U.S. prosecutors probe ex-FTX executive Salame for campaign finance violations -WSJ
NEW YORK Former FTX cryptocurrency exchange executive Ryan Salame is under investigation by federal prosecutors for possible violations
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Residents evacuated as homes slide down Los Angeles County hillside following 'significant land movement'
A dozen homes have been evacuated in Rolling Hills Estates, California, after the ground shifted, causing extensive damage, city and Los Angeles County officials said.
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Kenyan workers win the right to sue global tea manufacturer
Tea pickers have been allowed to continue with a Scottish court claim against James Finlay Kenya Ltd.
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Keke Palmer credits motherhood for feeling 'powerful' and in her 'big boss era'
There's been a great deal of conversation about Keke Palmer lately.
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Joan Gamper Trophy 2023: Everything you need to know about Barcelona’s traditional curtain raiser
Everything you need to know about the Joan Gamper Trophy - Barcelona's traditional curtain raiser
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Frank Alfred Odysseus: The meaning behind the name of Carrie and Boris Johnson’s third child
On Tuesday 11 July, Carrie Johnson announced that she and former prime minister Boris Johnson have welcomed their third child together. Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson was born on 5 July ay 9.15am, Carrie revealed in an Instagram post before joking: “Can you guess which name my husband chose?” Much has already been made about the choice of names on social media, with people quick to point out that the former PM is a fan of the Greek poet Homer and his epic poem The Odyssey, which tells the story Odysseus. But what does the name – and the child’s other names – actually mean? Odysseus takes its moniker from Homer’s poem, which follows the legendary king of the island of Ithaca on his , who is returning home at the end of the 10-year Trojan War. His journey takes an additional 10 years, during which his crewmates perish and he must face a number of threats. In the poem, which covers a decade-long journey, Odysseus is portrayed as exceptionally intelligent and courageous. He is one of the most influential Greek mythology heroes and the name is often associated with wisdom, pride, and heroism. As for the newborn’s first and second names, Frank comes from the Medieval Latin term, “Francus”, which means “free, at liberty, and exempt from service”, according to etymonline.com. It’s also thought to be connected to the Old French word, “franc”, which, similarly, means “not servile”, with other associations including sincere, genuine, open, gracious, generous, worthy, noble, and illustrious. However, Merriam-Webster claims that the name Frank itself comes from the Franks, “a West Germanic people who lived long ago”. The dictionary continues: “In the early Middle Ages the Franks were in power in France. (It was from them that the country got its name, in Latin Francia.) “The Franks eventually merged with the earlier Gaulish and Roman inhabitants, and their name (Francus in Latin) lost its ethnic sense and referred to any inhabitant of Francia who was free, that is, not a slave or bondman.” As for Alfred, the name is believed to mean “elf counsel” and is derived from the Old English name, Ælfræd. It’s a name often associated with wisdom and is most commonly associated with famous Alfreds, including the ninth-century king, Alfred the Great, filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, and the poet Lord Alfred Tennyson. In 2019, the former PM was accused of misquoting Lord Tennyson while discussing Brexit, pledgingthat Britain would leave the EU on 31 October “do or die, come what may”. The phrase is often linked to Tennyson’s poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, except the quote is, “Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die”. Read More Carrie Johnson announces birth of third child with Boris Johnson: ‘Guess which name my husband chose’ How many children does Boris Johnson have? Buckingham Palace responds to Joe Biden’s ‘protocol breach’ with King Charles Rishi Sunak to meet King Charles as Truss defends her record - live Johnson was ‘begging people for votes’ in a ‘demeaning’ way, says IDS Welcome, PM Sunak – the last best option to take over from Truss
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India to impose 28% tax on turnover of online gaming firms
By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India on Tuesday decided to impose a 28% indirect tax on the turnover of
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Marshawn Lynch Wore a Comically Huge Chain to the Home Run Derby
Everyone loves Marshawn Lynch. Especially in Seattle.
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Amazon makes first Big Tech challenge to EU online content rules
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS Amazon is challenging its inclusion in a group of companies subject to tough
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How Much Money Do NFL Cheerleaders Make?
The NFL is undisputedly king. Deep pockets and dollar signs abound almost everywhere you look. Cheerleader compensation, however, either continues to lag behind or there is no concrete evidence showing just how far competitive wages have come after a decades-long fight for more through lawsuits and public pressure.
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Jim Irsay drops massive hint about Colts' starting QB decision
Jim Irsay may have dropped a bombshell when it comes to who will be the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback heading into Week 1.Anthony Richardson is the future under center for the Indianapolis Colts, but even their owner Jim Irsay knows how tough of a climb it will be for the No. 4 o...
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Brazil Inflation Dips Below Goal, Clearing Way Rate For Cut
Brazil’s inflation fell below target in June to hit its slowest level since September 2020, clearing the way
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