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Devastation reigns one month on from Ukraine dam flood
Devastation reigns one month on from Ukraine dam flood
Clothes, sofas and kitchen furniture still lie strewn around Nadiya Yefremova's garden a month after her home was flooded by the destruction of the...
2023-07-05 22:11
New live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’ film ‘dead at Netflix’
New live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’ film ‘dead at Netflix’
After months of negotiations, a new live-action movie based on ‘Masters of the Universe’ toys is reportedly “dead” at Netflix.
2023-07-19 15:00
Justin Herbert's struggles late in games one of many factors in Chargers' disappointing season
Justin Herbert's struggles late in games one of many factors in Chargers' disappointing season
Justin Herbert showed during his first three years that he could deliver a clutch drive to either tie or win the game for the Los Angeles Chargers
2023-11-28 08:05
Hasbro Unveils New ‘Monopoly’ Edition Based on ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Hasbro Unveils New ‘Monopoly’ Edition Based on ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Pop culture–inspired ‘Monopoly’ editions abound. This one lets you buy Peach’s castle as seen in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’
1970-01-01 08:00
Ahmo Hight dies at 50: Former Ms Fitness USA was contestant on reality show 'Real Chance of Love'
Ahmo Hight dies at 50: Former Ms Fitness USA was contestant on reality show 'Real Chance of Love'
The swimsuit model rose to fame after winning a Ms Fitness USA competition and Ms Fit Body Bay Area in 1994
2023-09-02 16:11
Kylian Mbappe ‘very happy’ at PSG and says he will see out contract next season
Kylian Mbappe ‘very happy’ at PSG and says he will see out contract next season
Kylian Mbappe says he is “very happy” at Paris St Germain and plans to remain with the club until his contract expires at the end of next season. The 24-year-old has suddenly become one of the hottest properties on the summer transfer market after it emerged on Monday that he had presented PSG with a formal letter stating he would not activate an extension to his deal. That means he would be out of contract and able to depart for nothing in 12 months’ time, leaving the French club looking to either negotiate a new contract or accept the highest offer possible this summer. Real Madrid, who were desperate to sign the player last year and who have recently lost Karim Benzema to Saudi club Al Ittihad, are sure to be interested again, but Mbappe took to Twitter on Tuesday to describe reports he wants to join the Spanish side this summer as “lies”. And he added: “I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG, where I am very happy.” The former Monaco forward extended his PSG deal just over a year ago to end Real’s pursuit at that point, but a statement from his management to the AFP news agency on Tuesday says the club were informed on July 15 last year that the player would not activate an option to extend the deal to 2025. “Kylian Mbappe and his entourage confirm that this matter has not been discussed since over the course of the year, except a fortnight ago to announce the sending of the letter,” the statement read. “No potential contract extension has been mentioned.” The statement said Mbappe and his management “regret that the letter was circulated in the media and that these exchanges were made public with the sole aim of damaging their image and the discussions with the club”. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-13 22:16
Fired Amazon union organizer in Alabama reinstated after filing a complaint, union says
Fired Amazon union organizer in Alabama reinstated after filing a complaint, union says
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union said Thursday a union organizer who was fired by Amazon was reinstated by the company after she filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board
2023-06-16 06:33
Kai Cenat: Streamer's 5 Twitch bans explained
Kai Cenat: Streamer's 5 Twitch bans explained
Kai Cenat is known for the highest number of followers on the platform, but he was also banned five times
1970-01-01 08:00
Toyota, Idemitsu to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries
Toyota, Idemitsu to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries
Toyota Motor Corp. and Idemitsu Kosan Co. are jointly developing the technology and manufacturing facilities needed to mass-produce
2023-10-13 15:36
Ozzy Osbourne PlayStation tweet which failed to reveal link to Sony banned
Ozzy Osbourne PlayStation tweet which failed to reveal link to Sony banned
A tweet by Ozzy Osbourne showing him gaming on a Sony PlayStation VR2 has been banned for failing to mention that it was an ad. The tweet from Osbourne’s account in February read: “Did this spot with @PlayStation team. We had a lot of fun. Their new VR2 is really amazing.” The tweet included a video which began with a blue screen displaying the PlayStation logo before cutting to Osbourne in a living room taking a virtual reality headset and controllers out of a blue PlayStation box as his wife Sharon Osbourne told him that they needed to pack boxes and catch a flight to England. Osbourne replied that he wanted to play on his PlayStation and was shown swearing at dinosaurs via a VR headset and controllers before the video ended with the text: “Play has no limits,” followed by the PlayStation logo. We considered the wording, including the use of the word spot to refer to the video, was not sufficient to clearly indicate to consumers that the tweet was part of a commercial relationship between Sony and Ozzy Osbourne Advertising Standards Authority Sony, which responded to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on both their and Osbourne’s behalf, said their agreement gave Osbourne’s management company final approval over the video’s script. The tech giant confirmed that Osbourne was contracted to post a tweet sharing the video as part of the agreement, with Sony specifying only that Osbourne must share the video in a way which clearly disclosed that he had worked with Sony. Addressing the tweet itself, Sony believed that the word “spot” in the text “Did this spot with the @PlayStation team” would be clearly understood by Twitter users to refer to an ad. They also believed that the placement of the wording at the beginning of the tweet meant it was sufficiently prominent for consumers to understand the commercial nature of the video before they watched it. The ASA said consumers should be made aware that a post was an ad before they engaged with it. The watchdog said: “We acknowledged the positioning of that wording in the tweet was both prominent and visible before the video started playing. “However, we considered the wording, including the use of the word spot to refer to the video, was not sufficient to clearly indicate to consumers that the tweet was part of a commercial relationship between Sony and Ozzy Osbourne and that the tweet was therefore an ad.” It added: “Because the ad did not make clear its commercial intent upfront, we considered it was not obviously identifiable as a marketing communication and concluded that it breached the Code.” It ruled that the ad must not appear again in the form complained about. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live No evidence to suggest Facebook not good for wellbeing, Oxford scientists say Harry and Meghan ring young online innovators after funding awards James Bulger’s mother condemns ‘disgusting’ AI clips on TikTok of murdered son
2023-08-09 07:01
Inside the school teaching North Korean defectors how to live in the outside world
Inside the school teaching North Korean defectors how to live in the outside world
This school is supposed to prepare North Korean defectors for the real world. But some say it does little to help -- and the system needs an overhaul.
2023-07-16 08:17
Wembley revenge to seal place at Euro 2024? – England v Italy talking points
Wembley revenge to seal place at Euro 2024? – England v Italy talking points
England host Italy at Wembley on Tuesday night knowing victory over the Azzurri will ensure qualification to Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side won 2-1 in Naples in March and now could wrap up qualification with another success against the defending champions. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the main talking points ahead of the clash. Arch rivals This will be the first clash between the two nations at Wembley since the Euro 2020 final – which Italy won on penalties. Since then the sides have met on three occasions, twice in the Nations League before the fixture in Italy earlier this year. England will be keen to exact a level of revenge on Tuesday night in a match which will have an impact on the outcome of the group. Regular faces to return After making 10 changes for Friday’s 1-0 friendly win over Australia, Southgate will no doubt bring back his big-hitters for the one competitive game of the October international break. The team performance in the narrow victory will not have seen many of the rotated side push to replace the more established order. Captain Harry Kane was an unused substitute against the Socceroos and will lead the line with the likes of Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, who were not involved on Friday, returning. Jordan jeered off again? Friday’s friendly against Australia saw Jordan Henderson line-up on home soil for the first time since his controversial summer switch from Liverpool to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. Henderson has been a high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and last month apologised for any hurt he caused by moving to a country where homosexuality is illegal. The stand-in skipper’s name was met by murmurs before kick-off and the midfielder ended up being booed when substituted, with Southgate left angry by a reaction he felt “defies logic”. It remains to be seen, however, if the 33-year-old features against Italy, whether fans will respond in the same way. Pressure off in November Victory over Italy would seal England’s berth at Euro 2024 with two games of qualification still to play. Those fixtures see Southgate’s side host minnows Malta at Wembley next month before travelling to face North Macedonia, who could still have an outside chance of reaching the finals themselves. Going into those two games with the ability to experiment and look at players without the pressure of needing the points would be a handy outcome for Southgate, who has so little time to do so leading up to the finals. Unsure Azzurri Southgate said Italy have been “revitalised” under new head coach Luciano Spalletti, but defeat in London could cost the visitors dear. They may have lifted the European Championship at Wembley two years ago but they went on to miss out on the 2022 World Cup and have Ukraine – and to a lesser extent North Macedonia – to keep at bay. Ukraine travel to Malta on Tuesday and will leapfrog Italy into second place if they better the result of Spalletti’s men, meaning their showdown meeting in Leverkusen in the final round of fixtures could essentially be a play-off to make it to Euro 2024. Read More England fight off early Rahmanullah Gurbaz threat to limit Afghanistan to 284 Josh Adams believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are ‘massive figureheads’ for Wales Sam Tomkins ready for family time after ‘selfish’ season ends in heartbreak Jordan Pickford insists England are not looking for revenge against Italy Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on Rangers appoint former Club Brugge boss Philippe Clement as new manager
2023-10-15 21:16