16 Things You Didn’t Know About the ‘Mona Lisa’
Her tricky smile and timeless allure have inspired academic study and artistic emulation for more than five centuries. But the story of this perplexing portrait of 'Mona Lisa' is even richer than it looks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taika Waititi’s soccer pic ‘Next Goal Wins’ set for Toronto Film Festival premiere
Taika Waititi’s soccer comedy “Next Goal Wins” will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall, organizers said Wednesday
1970-01-01 08:00
Man Utd make contact with Brighton over Moises Caicedo transfer
Manchester United make contact with Brighton over the potential signing of Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian is a primary transfer target for Chelsea and is valued by the Seagulls at £100m - a price based on West Ham's sale of Declan Rice.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria Vote Damaged Public Confidence in Democracy, EU Says
Nigeria’s elections this year were marred by problems that undermined public trust in democracy, European Union observers said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Beijing rebukes US presidential hopeful Haley over China proposal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China rebuked U.S. presidential contender Nikki Haley over her plan to scale back links with the country, echoing
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA insider names 4 big free agents all likely to re-sign with their old team
Some of the major free agents could change the power structure of the league by switching teams. But one NBA insider pegs four big names who are staying put.According to NBA insider Howard Beck, four major free agents are looking to re-sign with their teams on long-term deals. Khris Middleton, D...
1970-01-01 08:00
Sparks vs. Sky prediction and odds for Wednesday, June 28 (Sky are must fade)
The Chicago Sky are in a massive slump, losing six straight games to fall to 5-9 on the season heading into their home matchup on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks.The Sky have been without a few key players Isabelle Harrison and Rebekah Gardner, and they’ve gone just 2-8 over...
1970-01-01 08:00
Diageo ditches Diddy over brand neglect and racism claim
Drinks giant Diageo on Wednesday said it had ended its relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs after the US rapper accused it of neglecting...
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden bets on 'Bidenomics' for 2024 victory
President Joe Biden is gambling his 2024 re-election on a continued strong US economy and manufacturing resurgence with a speech Wednesday launching...
1970-01-01 08:00
Harry's phone-hacking lawsuit 'entirely speculative', publisher says
By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) is "entirely speculative", the British publisher's lawyers
1970-01-01 08:00
Best MLB prop bets today (Blake Snell and Mitch Keller should lead pitcher’s duel)
Wednesday’s Major League Baseball action starts early with the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves playing at 12:20 p.m. EST, but that’s not where I’m focusing for today’s MLB prop bets.Once again, pitchers are the prime targets on Wednesday, especially New York Mets rooki...
1970-01-01 08:00
Idris Elba wanted to play James Bond until 'it became about race'
Idris Elba says he felt "super complimented for a long time" when it came to suggestions he should play James Bond.
1970-01-01 08:00