Новости за 22.08.2019

Barack and Michelle Obama reportedly are in escrow to buy a stunning, cedar-shingle estate on a private cove in Martha’s Vineyard.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has appointed a panel to look over the work done by the previous NDP government on Alberta’s new curriculum, and provide advice on how to move forward on its development. Tom Vernon sits down with the minister to talk more about the review.

China is a major player on the world stage, geopolitical know-nothing Trump outclassed, outshined, and outwitted by its ruling authorities.

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Amazon has announced that it’ll be ending its practice of using customer tips to pay its Flex drivers’ wages, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times and emails sent out to drivers.

By John Miller and Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss telecoms firm Sunrise Communications on Thursday stepped up efforts to rescue its takeover of Liberty Global's Swiss unit amid criticism from its top shareholder, saying it had found new synergies and could cut a planned rights issue to fund the deal. However, Sunrise shares fell more than 6% as analysts picked out some weaknesses in its second-quarter results just as it tries to close the biggest deal of its two-decade history.

Cell C has suspended the payments as part of an effort to recapitalise the company and increase liquidity, chief executive officer Douglas Craigie Stevenson has said.

Some people are born heroes. Others are made.

And if fatherhood is what made “Dad Guy” the hero he is today, then let us all thank him for procreating, writing a song about it, and posting it to the internet.

In a hilariously brutal spoof on Billie Eilish’s new hit “Bad Guy,” “Dad Guy” gets very real about the realities of dad life. The star, a U.S. dad name Kirt who goes by the YouTube username “Funk Turkey” croons about his long toenails, how he wears one pair of running shoes everywhere... Читать дальше...

Jofra Archer tore through Australia's middle order to leave England on top after day one of the third Test.

Most teams are playing their third preseason game of the summer this weekend and that is generally the time when starters see their most extensive playing time of the exhibition season. The Broncos played in the Hall of Fame Game, though, and that means Saturday’s game is their fourth game of the preseason. Whether for [more]

The Women's National League will kick-off at Nike Centre in Soweto this weekend without sponsors and none of the matches will be televised

By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices weakened on Thursday as worries about the global economy weighed and equity markets were under pressure as uncertainty over the outlook for U.S. interest rate cuts left investors on edge. Traders are awaiting a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that could indicate whether the U.S

GQ's Best Stuff commuted, sweated, and climbed in all the bike helmets out there to figure out the best for your everyday needs.

'Walmart takes gun sales and security pretty seriously'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a photo of his son Jack on Instagram for his 12th birthday and OMG they are twins.

Bury's opening match against MK Dons (due to be played today) was cancelled earlier in the week. Now their next game, against Accrington Stanley, has been cancelled as well.

The EFL say that they haven't been able to prove their financial stability or source of funds. Though actually the League never did approve the change of ownership that took place earlier in the year. They've already been docked 12 points this season over the problems.

At any rate, after years of being on the... Читать дальше...

Dejan Lovren is in danger of pricing himself out of a move away from Liverpool this summer, according to a report.

Details regarding Patrick Chung’s indictment on a felony charge of cocaine possession were scarce as of Thursday afternoon, but one... Read More »

Artist Kara Walker responded to the memo's scare tactics on Instagram, where she wrote that she was 'thinking of doing a little sociological study on gullibility.'

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A deadly strain of salmonella that has sickened more than 250 people may not respond to the antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat the foodborne infection, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"The Bachelorette" star Robby Hayes spoke out about his alleged sex tape with Todd Chrisley's estranged daughter, Lindsie.

A first look at Oga Garra, the infamous owner of Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, has been shared by starwars.com.

Liverpool couple Kenny Rainford and Marie Rylance are devastated they can no longer fly to Spain every month

The Capital One Spark Miles for Business offers a flat earning rate on all your purchases, and solid perks like a Global Entry application fee credit.

LATAM Cargo Group announced plans Aug. 22 to grow its networks in Colombia and Peru, boosting its position in two key South American markets for international trade.