
At least five killed by heavy flooding in Italy as Grand Prix canceled
At least five people have been killed by heavy flooding and mudslides in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna, with more than 5,000 residents being forced to evacuate, CNN affiliate Sky TG24 reported Wednesday, citing local authorities.
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Key Trump attorney departs legal team
Timothy Parlatore, an attorney for Donald Trump who played a key role in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation and once testified before the grand jury, is leaving the former president's legal team, two sources familiar with the exit tell CNN.
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Vivendi indicates ex-Leonardo chairman for Telecom Italia board-sources
MILAN Telecom Italia's top shareholder Vivendi has proposed Luciano Carta, a former chairman at Italian defence group Leonardo
1970-01-01 08:00

Taylor Lautner is 'praying' for John Mayer as Taylor Swift prepares new album
With Taylor Swift's re-recorded version of her album Speak Now coming out soon, Taylor Lautner has jokingly said he's "praying" for John Mayer. The singer's third studio album will be re-released on July 9, as part of a project to re-record her first six albums due to a dispute of her master rights - so far Swift has re-released 2008's Fearless and 2012's Red. Many of the songs on Speak Now are on the topic of love and relationships that have led to speculation over the years as to who they are about, such as the apologetic breakup track 'Back To December' reportedly referring to Taylor Lautner. The pair dated briefly in 2009 after co-starring as a high school couple in the romcom Valentine’s Day, with the 'Back to December' being all about apologising to an ex who treated them well in a relationship. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter While fans are convinced heartbreak ballad 'Dear John' is about John Mayer who dated between late 2009 and 2010 - at the time she was 19 and he was 32. As the lyrics go: "Dear John, I see it all now it was wrong/ Don’t you think 19’s too young to be played by/ Your dark twisted games when I loved you so?" Given the new album release is approaching, Lautner was quizzed about his feelings on this during an appearance on Today on Tuesday (16 May). "I think it's a great album. Yeah, I feel safe," the Twilight actor said, however there's someone else he's thinking about, as he added: "Praying for John." Swift took to her social media earlier this month to announce Speak Now (Taylor's Version) which will include six 'From The Vault' unheard tracks. "I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20," she wrote. "The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness. "I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing … and living to speak about it." Currently, Swift is on her Eras Tour while dating rumours circulate about her and The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Dimitar Berbatov reveals which striker Man Utd should sign this summer
Dimitar Berbatov speaks on why Man Utd should sign Victor Osimhen, why signing Harry Kane will be tough, and gives his thoughts on teenage sensation Alejandro Garnacho.
1970-01-01 08:00

Pakistan official warns ex-PM Khan to hand over riot suspects
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -A Pakistani official accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday of sheltering aides and
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Students at Florida college targeted by Ron DeSantis will hold alternative graduation ceremony
Students of the New College of Florida have planned to host an alternative graduation ceremony to oppose what they said was the “hostile takeover” of the institution through conservative trustees appointed by Ron DeSantis earlier this year. The graduation, which will be separate from the official ceremony, is being organised by New College seniors, with support from the alumni-run Novo Collegian Alliance, which has a little more than $105,000 of the $130,000 funding goal for the ceremony through their GoFundMe page. Called “[New] Commencement: On Our Terms”, the event “is an alternative commencement and grad celebration led by students, for students, and against the hostile takeover of New College of Florida”, according to the GoFundMe page. Governor DeSantis appointed six new members to the Board of Trustees in January, leading to backlash from students who opposed the views of the conservatives. The tapping of Scott Atlas as the speaker for the graduation ceremony on Friday also became a flashpoint between students and the administration. A controversial figure, Dr Atlas served as top adviser to Donald Trump during the Covid-19 pandemic and often provided views contradictory to medical professionals. The board, however, hailed his resume as “impressive” while announcing him as the speaker at the commencement ceremony. “Dr Atlas’s perspective and resume are impressive; he is a champion and fighter for free speech and a renowned national leader,” said Richard Corcoran, the school’s president, in a statement. “We are happy to welcome him here at New College, where we place a high value on personal freedom and individual autonomy, as Dr Atlas does.” In their alternative commencement ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, the students invited Maya Wiley, an attorney and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, as the keynote speaker. The event will be followed by a private gathering on 19 May at an undisclosed location, reported the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. “We’re now guaranteed a graduation surrounded by the New College community members that truly want to celebrate who we are, rather than those attempting to change our culture,” Madison Markham, a graduating senior and one of the students planning the event, was quoted as saying by Politico. According to the outlet, while the students opposed the changes brought by Mr DeSantis, they were unable to have a significant impact on them. The moves by the board included the removal of school’s president Patricia Okker, and replacing her with Mr Corcoran, a former Republican House Speaker, who earns $699,000 annually, more than double his predecessor, as per the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. At least five faculty members have been denied tenure, prompting one of the trustees to quit the board and resign as a professor from the university, reported Politico. “The new administration that has spent the past four months attacking our students and community cannot, in good faith, celebrate our graduating students and their accomplishments,” said the GoFundMe page. “Commencement is supposed to be a celebration of graduating students and the people who have shaped this school to be what it is. And we’re proud of who we are! So, we’re taking the celebration plans into our own hands,” it said. “We want this event to be a fulfilling and memorable experience for graduating students that keeps the focus on STUDENTS, rather than an administration desperately trying to maintain normality and instill conformity.” Read More DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh' Florida teacher under investigation for showing Disney movie with LGBT+ character speaks out How Republicans and right-wing media turned Jordan Neely’s killer into a hero US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 Democratic governor nominee Gillum Trump and DeSantis to court Iowa voters at duelling events today
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Dimitar Berbatov reveals why he expects Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham despite Man Utd interest
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs interested. Dimitar Berbatov, who made the move from Spurs to United back in 2008, explains why he thinks it won't happen.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gemma Collins reveals her apocalypse-inspired plan to survive the UK's food shortage
Gemma Collins has come up with her foolproof plan for surviving food shortages - by growing everything herself. The reality star plans to get chickens, and already grows vegetables, inspired by an apocalyptic blockbuster, after scaring herself with the news of cost of living crisis and impact of Brexit. "I saw Matt Damon was in a movie once, he went to Mars", she began. "I remember a segment in the field where he was growing potatoes and I thought, 'Well if I grow potatoes and I have fresh eggs, I’m going to live!', so that was the thought process." Click here to sign up for our newsletters
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Grayson Chrisley: 5 unknown facts about actor rumored to be dating Travis Barker's daughter
Is Grayson Chrisley dating Travis Barker's daughter? Some unknown facts about the young reality star
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Kim Min-jae's agent responds to Man Utd transfer rumours
Kim Min-jae's agent has rubbished rumours that the Napoli defender is set to join Man Utd.
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Goldman Sachs Slashes Adani Group Stakes From Its ESG Funds
The investment arm of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. dramatically reduced its exposure to the Adani Group in its
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