Pittsburgh Steelers rookie George Pickens appeared to be frustrated with the lack of targets on one of the team’s drives in the team’s 19-16 win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The wide receiver’s outburst came early in the fourth quarter after wide receiver Diontae Johnson dropped the ball on …
Read More »Iran shuts down morality police in response to protests: report
Iran’s attorney general has announced that the country is abolishing its morality police, a potential concession after months of protests against the regime. The morality police “was abolished by the same authorities who installed it,” Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said Saturday, according to a report from the The New …
Read More »Man accused of killing Massachusetts couple arrested in Florida, officials say
The man accused of bludgeoning an elderly Massachusetts couple to death in their home has been arrested in Florida, putting an end to a days long manhunt, authorities announced Saturday. Miami Police arrested 27-year-old Christopher Keeley around 8:20 p.m. on Friday night in Miami Beach, according to a statement released …
Read More »Taylor Swift fans are suing Ticketmaster over presale disaster
A group of 26 Taylor Swift fans are suing Ticketmaster following last month’s ticketing fiasco that left frustrated users unable to buy tickets for Swift’s The Eras Tour (via Deadline). In a lawsuit submitted to a California court, the fans accuse Ticketmaster’s parent company, LiveNation, of “anticompetitive conduct” that let …
Read More »Fewer tourists and less spending in Las Vegas as inflation takes its toll
Nuveen CIO Saira Malik discusses Nuveen’s 2023 Playbook, if a recession is inevitable, and provides tips and an outlook on stocks, on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’ Inflation is taking its toll on Sin City as fewer tourists are visiting the gambling Mecca, and those who do spend less than usual, according to …
Read More »Winston Churchill blocked Laurence Olivier from starring in classic movie he tried to ban | Films | Entertainment
Churchill believed The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, which is on BBC Two today, would be a threat to wartime morale with its depiction of a sympathetic lasting friendship with a German soldier. Some historians have even suggested he believed the film to be a parody of himself. Originally, Powell …
Read More »Elvis’ final Graceland Christmas with Lisa Marie: ‘I’d get chills, it was beautiful’ | Music | Entertainment
Just like most of us, Elvis Presley loved Christmas and The King wouldn’t hold back on decorating his Graceland mansion, with the lights and Christmas trees staying up until his birthday on January 8. The late star’s tradition would be to host his inner circle, the Memphis Mafia, at the house on …
Read More »Seven common Christmas treats you should never give your dog – ‘Could be fatal!’
A recent study revealed that 29 percent of Britons admitted to accidentally feeding their dogs toxic treats. If digested, these Christmas snacks could have “life-threatening consequences to your pup”. Lorna Winter, co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, shared the top seven Christmas treats you shouldn’t be giving your pets. …
Read More »Mike White leads Jets teammates into stadium with ‘Mighty Ducks’ jersey after players show support
New York Jets quarterback Mike White electrified fans last week when he led the team to a 31-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. On Sunday, White led some of his teammates into U.S. Bank Stadium ahead of the team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings wearing a “Mighty Ducks” jersey. White …
Read More »Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans
There’s some good news for Americans who are hard of hearing. Hearing aids — formerly requiring a prescription and often coming with a high price tag and a lot of complications — are now sold without requiring a prescription from a specialist. Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids began hitting the market …
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