Posts by Amelia Frost
Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Tax Fraud Trial Set To Begin
[ad_1] Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of…
Read MoreMore Americans Can’t Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds
[ad_1] It’s not just the high price of eggs or the rising cost of housing that is contributing to Americans’ unhappiness over the cost of living. Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people, according to a new survey released Wednesday that underscores the struggle many people have in paying for a doctor’s visit…
Read MoreBoeing Chief To Acknowledge ‘Serious Missteps’ At US Senate Hearing
[ad_1] The head of US aerospace giant Boeing will on Wednesday tell senators that the company has made “serious missteps in recent years” and commit to restoring consumer and investor confidence, according to an advance copy of his remarks. On the eve of the hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Kelly Ortberg…
Read MoreNintendo To Unveil Upgrade To Best-selling Switch Console
[ad_1] Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors. Everything from the release date to the price of the Switch 2 is set to be announced at 1300 GMT during a one-hour video…
Read MoreMeme Politics: White House Embraces Aggressive Alt-right Online Culture
[ad_1] Posting for provocation’s sake has long been the province of internet antagonists and the alt-right, but these days, even the official White House X account is embracing the communications strategy that often celebrates others’ suffering. Recently, the account posted about the arrest of a weeping, handcuffed alleged felon before her deportation by depicting her…
Read MoreTrump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate
[ad_1] President Trump plans to meet with top White House officials on Wednesday to discuss a proposal that could secure TikTok’s future in the United States, two people familiar with the plans said. Mr. Trump will consider a proposal for a new ownership structure for the popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese…
Read MoreXiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
[ad_1] China’s Xiaomi, a consumer electronics giant turned automaker, said it was cooperating with a police investigation into a fatal crash involving one of its electric vehicles while the driver was using the car’s autonomous driving features. A Xiaomi SU7 sedan drove into a concrete guardrail on an expressway in eastern China late Saturday at…
Read MoreUS Senator Smashes Record With Marathon Anti-Trump Speech
[ad_1] A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions. Senator Cory Booker’s display of endurance — to hold the floor he had to remain standing and could not even…
Read MoreNiger Junta Frees Ministers Of Overthrown Government
[ad_1] Niger’s junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line with recommendations of a “national conference” in February. Those freed include former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist and soldiers accused of a coup bid in 2010. However ousted former president Mohamed Bazoum…
Read MoreOnlyFans Defrauded Subscribers With Professionals Impersonating Creators to ‘Sext’ Fans: Lawsuit
[ad_1] The parent company of OnlyFans faces a lawsuit from former subscribers who say they signed up to chat with creators, but engaged with paid “chatters” from a hired agency instead. Two former OnlyFans subscribers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the platform’s parent companies, alleging they were deceived into believing they were chatting directly…
Read MoreI’m a Huge Coffee Drinker—This Is the Only Teeth Whitener That Works
[ad_1] If you have a rampant coffee (or red wine) habit, it might be time to give your pearly whites some love with one of the best teeth-whitening products. And not to fret: We’ve got you covered with teeth-whitening strips, toothpastes, and more. We asked a handful of dentists for their recommendations and then put…
Read MoreIt’s Still April Fools’ Day on Social Media
[ad_1] April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often with extremely elaborate posts that fool almost no one. From truly outlandish ideas, like the French embassy claiming…
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