Danish masters prepped canvases with leftovers from brewing beer
Famous Danish painters may have gotten supplies from an unusual source: breweries
1970-01-01 08:00
Ron DeSantis officially files to run for president in 2024
Ron DeSantis is officially running for president, having filed his statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. The long-awaited move by the Florida governor follows a campaign announcement video released a day earlier by his wife, Casey, on Twitter. His filing was first reported by The Associated Press. Mr DeSantis is expected to address voters in his first appearance as a candidate for president later Wednesday evening in a Twitter space hosted by Elon Musk ally David Sacks. He will then appear on Fox News for an interview immediately afterwards with Bret Baier. The rising Republican star is in his second term as governor of the trending-red Sunshine State, having won reelection by double digits just last year. He previously won election to office in 2018 by a fraction of a percentage point. He enters the race with one key label tied to his campaign already: The second-place challenger, thanks to months of polling that have shown him firmly behind Mr Trump in a Republican primary matchup. That same polling has shown him consistently in the double digits, however, which is more than can be said for his other Republican rivals — Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Asa Hutchinson and others. Mr DeSantis’s official launch also signals a likely shift in strategy. Whereas for months the governor has sought to avoid a direct confrontation with Mr Trump, that now is unavoidable, even without the near-constant barrage of attacks that his now-official rival has been lobbing his way. That strategic shift has been hinted at for some time now, with a DeSantis-aligned PAC even swiping directly at the former president following his CNN town hall earlier this month. It isn’t clear whether the Jacksonville native, 44, will be successful in his bid to oust Mr Trump as de facto leader of the GOP. But he heads into the 2024 race with all the structural advantages he could possibly hope for: A sympathetic if not outright supportive GOP establishment, a national voter base that has indicated time and time again it does not wish for Mr Trump (or, for that matter, Mr Biden) to run again, and a political pedigree that seems almost lab-generated for a presidential run. He previously served in the House of Representatives as a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, and before that was a lawyer for the US military. During his service, Mr DeSantis was stationed at Guantanamo Bay before later being part of the 2007 Iraq troop surge which saw him playing legal adviser to a US commander in Fallujah. More follows... Read More Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure The War on Terror turned Ron DeSantis into Florida’s anti-woke warrior. Can it win him the White House? Everything we know about Ron DeSantis’ policies as he launches 2024 campaign
1970-01-01 08:00
Fed Signals Readiness to Act in Case of Debt-Limit Instability
Federal Reserve policymakers suggested that they viewed with concern the partisan standoff over the debt limit, with “a
1970-01-01 08:00
Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano: Player ratings as Los Blancos leave it late to win
Player ratings from the clash between Real Madrid & Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB standings ordered by run differential: Rays no longer on top
How would the MLB standings, both American League and National League, look if ordered by run differential instead of wins and losses?The MLB season is heating up, with several contenders starting to separate themselves from the pack. The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are kings of the N...
1970-01-01 08:00
Wirral mum in coma lands back in UK after £50k raised
Melissa Kinsella, 30, is now in hospital on Merseyside after being on life support in Turkey.
1970-01-01 08:00
Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?
US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?
1970-01-01 08:00
11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard
Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?
1970-01-01 08:00
Sean Payton sending a massive message to Russell Wilson on first days of OTAs
New Denver Broncos head coach SeanPaytonmade sure to send a message to his team -- and his quarterback -- on the first days of OTAs.The Denver Broncos hired Sean Payton to right the ship after a disastrous season. The Broncos traded three players and five picks to acquire Pro Bowl quarterback Ru...
1970-01-01 08:00
Brian Snitker and Braves come to Marcell Ozuna's defense in Will Smith beef
The Braves have taken a firm stance in the Marcell Ozuna-Will Smith beef, and to no surprise, they're defending their own.Bullpens cleared on Monday night when the Atlanta Braves faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the series.In the fourth inning, Braves designated hitter...
1970-01-01 08:00
Saudi Arabia and Canada restore diplomatic relations, ending 2018 rift
Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations with Canada on Wednesday, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement, ending a five-year rift over Riyadh's jailing of activists that damaged trade and relations with both countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Damar Hamlin is back on the field for the Bills
Damar Hamlin is back on the field for the Bills
1970-01-01 08:00
