Eight Airbnb users and their plus-ones will participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient Roman Colosseum under a sponsorship deal. But some visitors and housing activists questioned the value of the arrangement. (Andrew Medichini / Associated Press) The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the … Read more
Matthew Modabber, Shayne Coplan, and Jon Cooper at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois. Matthew Reeves/BFA.com/Shutterstock The Biden Justice Department has decided to go out the way it came in: as a blunt weapon wielded against perceived political enemies. That, at least, is what the FBI raid against Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan looks like. … Read more
The victim has been named as 17-year-old Tamzin Hall (Picture: Emily Manley) A 17-year-old girl who died after jumping out of a police car taking her into custody has been named. Tamzin Hall, from Wellington, Somerset, was killed when she was hit by another car on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgewater. She escaped when … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next At least 10 people have been killed and two injured after a fire ripped through a retirement home in northeastern Spain. The blaze broke out at the Jardines de Villafranca nursing home in Villafranca de … Read more
Joe Rogan claimed he received the praise for publicly backing the Republican because liberal-leaning personalities “can’t do it” X /@joerogan Joe Rogan says a slew of famous artists, musicians and even “f–king hippies” have reached out to privately thank him for endorsing now-President-elect Donald Trump — because they were too scared of being canceled to … Read more
Saskatoon’s first woman mayor will lead a city council with six new members; she cited trying to address homelessness as her top priority. Cynthia Block celebrates becoming the first female mayor of Saskatoon at city hall. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Cynthia Block launched her … Read more
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater stepped out on the red carpet (Picture: Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Ariana Grande showed off her boyfriend and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater at Thursday night’s big premiere with a rare public display of affection. The popstar-turned-movie star, 31, stepped out onto the red carpet for the big screen adaptation of the … Read more
Take in the Enchanted Forest, improv comedy, a local artisan market, a book discussion and signing, and a film festival anniversary. Take in the Enchanted Forest lights tour on foot on Nov. 14-15, 2024 before it opens for vehicles for the rest of the holiday season at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon … Read more
The order had been issued to those within an 800-metre zone surrounding the derailment at the Canadian National rail yard. Police and firefighters respond to a train derailment in Longueuil, on the south shore of Montreal, Nov. 14, 2024.Photo by Christinne Muschi /The Canadian Press The order was rescinded at 4:30 a.m. Since Thursday night, … Read more
If after centuries of continuing conflicts it became possible to create a peaceful European Union, surely it is not illusory to dream of duplicating its example in the Middle East and elsewhere. Former South African president Nelson Mandela chose truth and reconciliation rather than revenge, which the brutal inhumanity of apartheid presented as a justifiable … Read more
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