The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, which won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, says he will step down at the end of a six-year term heading the world’s largest humanitarian organization. David Beasley, a Republican, served one term as South Carolina’s governor from 1995 …
Read More »Elon Musk says only Twitter Blue subscribers will be allowed to vote in policy-related polls
The Future Fund managing partner Gary Black and Barron’s senior special writer Allen Root discuss how Elon Musk’s Twitter turmoil is negatively impacting Tesla stock on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Elon Musk on Monday said Twitter will only allow its Blue subscribers to vote in policy-related polls. Musk mentioned the change …
Read More »Sweden’s top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey
Sweden’s top court on Monday rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of committing. In a statement, the Swedish Supreme Court said there were “obstacles to extradition because it is a matter of so-called political …
Read More »Tom Cruise thanks Top Gun fans with daring skydive stunt
Tom Cruise filmed a thank-you to millions of fans for supporting his Top Gun sequel – during a parachute jump.
Read More »Black ice, wintery conditions disrupts travel in Germany
Black ice and freezing rain caused disruption in parts of Germany on Monday as a lengthy freeze gave way to milder and wetter weather, with trains traveling at reduced speed, cancellations at the country’s busiest airport and a spate of traffic accidents. The German Weather Service warned of widespread black …
Read More »Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for December 19
Aries An offer to further your career or the chance to study a subject that has always interested you will crop up unexpectedly. Even if you didn’t have any plans to start something new, you won’t want to look a gift-horse in the mouth. Taurus Work related problems aren’t likely …
Read More »Suns organization faces new accusations of toxic workplace culture
The Phoenix Suns organization faced new allegations in a bombshell ESPN report on Monday as executives up and down the hierarchy were accused of taking part in the alleged toxic culture. The report came months after Robert Sarver agreed to begin “the process of seeking buyers” for the Suns after …
Read More »Iran protests: 14-year-old girl repeatedly raped, killed, report says
A 14-year-old girl in Iran was reportedly raped and killed for removing her hijab in school in amid ongoing protests rocking the Islamic Republic. The New York Times reports that the teen, identified as Masoomeh, was from a poor neighborhood in Tehran and took her headscarf off at school in …
Read More »How to track sleep on your Apple Watch
Nothing is worse than waking up in the morning feeling groggy and lethargic because you didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We need our sleep to feel energized and ready to take on our busy lives each day. That’s where your Apple Watch can step in to help. CLICK TO …
Read More »Queen Letizia of Spain dons ‘distinctive’ £3,185 evergreen suit from Carolina Herrera
Queen Letizia of Spain and the director of the Cervantes Institute, Luis García Montero, presided over a significant annual meeting today. The meeting was for the Directors of the Cervantes Institute, and the Queen Consort looked very stylish for the occasion in a recycled suit. Queen Letizia wore her Carolina …
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