WORLD CUP 2022 will start a day EARLY after Fifa agreed to let hosts Qatar kick off the tournament this winter. The World Cup hosts have played the opening game since 2006. 1The World Cup will be kicked off a day early by hosts QatarCredit: Getty Before that, it tended to be the defending champion who set the wheel in motion. But this year the competition was going to be...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be questioned under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul, he confirmed in a post on his Truth Social account. Trump’s testimony comes amid a flurry of legal activity surrounding him, taking place just days after FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida as part of an unrelated federal...

Q: Will Pat Riley interview with the Brooklyn Nets? – Stuart, Miami. A: I see what you did there. To those who don’t, here’s the background: While running the Heat in 2004, Riley met with the Lakers for what most ostensibly viewed as an interview for a potential position with the team. Instead, the meeting laid the groundwork for what weeks later would be the trade of Shaquille O’Neal to...

NONE of us know how long we shall live. But if we can help it, a long and healthy life is the goal. 1The clock is always ticking - but are your daily habits speeding up how quickly it's moving?Credit: Getty There is no way to escape the inevitability of an ageing body - the wrinkles, the creaky joints and so on. But there are ways to prevent ageing faster...

Q: As for all the supposed upgrades other teams made in free agency, they were almost all just journeymen players and not really difference makers. – Rolando, Borrego Springs, Calif. A: I’m not sure I would go that far (or that lack of far) when it comes to Malcolm Brogdon with the Celtics or Dejounte Murray to the Hawks (if you consider Atlanta a contender). Those were significant net gains....

Where the NBA free-agent list stands: Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Colin Sexton (R), Montrzel Harrell, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Elfrid Payton, Paul Millsap, Wayne Ellington, Blake Griffin, Tristan Thompson, Kemba Walker. Agreed to terms: Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Deandre Ayton (Suns), Marvin Bagley III (Pistons), Mo Bamba (Magic), Nicolas Batum (Clippers), Bradley Beal (Wizards), Nemanja Bjelica...

(CNN)When Hellen Obiri moves 14,000 kilometers from Kenya to Colorado later this year, she already knows she'll miss some of the comforts of home.That includes Kenyan food and the country's staple of ugali -- a dense porridge made from maize flour."Kenyans, we like eating ugali," Obiri tells CNN Sport. "I will have to find where I'm going to make my Kenyan food over there (in the United States)."A good ugali...

NFL preseason games typically allow veterans to readjust to game speed, while rookies and unproven players use the opportunity to try and make a strong impression in front of coaches and fans. When the Ravens face the Tennessee Titans in their 2022 preseason opener Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium, there will be much more at stake than just a roster spot. Baltimore will be seeking to extend its NFL-record...

LONDON warehouse worker, Kyriacos Christou, has avoided jail after being caught with over £60,000 ($72,500) worth of Pokémon cards stolen from his work. The owner of the warehouse, Michael Duke, became suspicious after he noticed thousands of pounds worth of stock had gone missing. 1Pokémon cards are big business with some selling for thousands of pounds.Credit: Jeremy Bezanger via Unsplash ...

ANYONE who owns a Google Nest doorbell has been warned that footage could be handed to authorities in emergency situations. And they could even do it without a warrant. 1Google has several Nest video doorbellsCredit: Photograph: Lance/Nest The tech giant's own policies reveal that it "may provide information to a government agency" in extreme situations. Such action would apply if they "reasonably believe" that doing so could prevent someone from...

WHEN you go to the dentist, you understandably think the professionals are just checking up on your teeth.  But a top dentist has revealed that there’s so much more that they can see when examining your mouth – and some are very surprising.  2A dentist has revealed what they can tell from looking inside your mouthCredit: Getty Chelsea Dental Clinic posted a video to their TikTok account where they took...

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Mother Jones illustration; Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Back in November 2021, cryptocurrencies, which saw a huge surge during most of the pandemic, suddenly began to nosedive. Joe Hovde, a New York-based data scientist decided that this might be his moment to buy into crypto: He took a risk on the price plunge and bought some Ethereum, the...

Mother Jones illustration; Michael Brochstein/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Monday, the New Yorker reported that Donald Trump once asked his chief of staff, retired Marine Corps General John Kelly, “You fucking generals, why can’t you be like the German generals?” “Which generals?” Kelly asked. “The German generals in World War II,” Trump said. The article goes on...

in addition to expanding renewable energy.,the IRA incentivizes fossil fuel development.Eli Hartman/AP This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The landmark climate legislation passed by the Senate after months of wrangling and weakening by fossil-fuel friendly Democrats will lead to more harm than good, according to frontline community groups who are calling on Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency. If signed into law,...

More On: the breakfast club Ally Sheedy didn’t love her ‘Breakfast Club’ character’s makeover Angela Yee called ‘crazy’ for opening coffee shop mid-pandemic DJ Envy takes on critics who want him canceled over Ma’Khia Bryant comments Larry King told Charlamagne tha God the best interview question to ask “The Breakfast Club” is officially over — according to its co-host Angela Yee. Yee sent shockwaves across social media Tuesday night...

YOU might be paying over the odds for your Netflix account – but it's easy enough to check. Netflix pricing can be a little confusing, so make sure you're on the right plan. 1You might be paying too much for NetflixCredit: Netflix The cost of living isn't getting cheaper, so many of us are looking at where we can cut back. There are three different Netflix plans to choose from:...

LOGAN PAUL said Tommy Fury "made the right decision" not to fight his brother Jake and avoid a potentially embarrassing knockout loss. Fury has twice withdrawn from fighting Jake, firstly after suffering a broken rib in training and most recently amid a US visa issue. 3Jake Paul pictured with older brother LoganCredit: Amanda Westcott 3Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: PA But the Paul brothers...

ASTROLOGY novices might think their Sun star sign is all that matters when it comes to the zodiac. But according to astrologers, your true nature can only be revealed by delving deeper into your entire natal chart - and your Moon sign is seen as the window to your inner world. 4   What is my sun sign? In astrology, your Sun sign denotes where the sun was located in...

A MAKE-UP enthusiast has revealed which Primark beauty products to bag and the ones to better leave at the store. With its affordable prices, Primark has long been a favourite for many bargain-hunting fashionistas and beauty lovers. 5Khalid shared his thoughts in a video on TikTok, where it's gone viralCredit: tiktok/@makeupbykhalid2 5The lip products, though affordable, were not amongst the winnersCredit: tiktok/@makeupbykhalid2 Full of dupes for high-end cult favourites, such...

THE nation has lost its spark for cooking with more than one in four unadventurous Brits reluctant to prepare anything new in the kitchen. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent cook the same dishes on rotation, while a quarter admit they’re too lazy to search for new recipes. 1According to a new study Brits are losing their spark for cookingCredit: Getty And 60 per cent only cook...

A MIDWIFE who has 11 years of experience has revealed the five things she'd never do in labour. Vic, who is from the UK, took to TikTok and shared an informative video where she begins: "I never would just wing it - that is a bad idea for labour and birth. You don't know what you don't know." 2A midwife who has 11 years of experience has revealed the...

Dear Amy: “Trying to be Accommodating” described their discomfort hiking with friends who “dragged” their very young children (ages 2 and 4) on an eight-hour hike in the heat and over rough terrain. The kids did most of the walking themselves, and “cried the whole time.” I was one of those kids. I was taken backpacking at 3 years old. I learned to ski when I was 2. When I...

A TEACHER has revealed some of the things that she'd never do to her own kids' teacher. she took to TikTok to explain why they are and why they're a big no-no from a teacher's perspective. 2The teacher shared the things she'd avoid doing on TikTokCredit: tiktok/@antisocialstudies Posting on the account @antisocialstudies, the teacher jokingly captioned the video, "I solemnly vow never to be that parent." The first thing that...

A MOTHER and her eight-year-old son have been found dead stuffed in a sofa a week after they were reported missing. Joicimeire Conde Cardoso, 38, was hidden under the seat section and little João was inside the back of the abandoned couch on a rural highway in Brazil. 5Joicimeire and eight-year-old son João were allegedly murderedCredit: Facebook 5Their decomposing bodies were stuffed in a sofa beside this dual carriageway in...

THEY’RE things we’ve all seen in people’s houses over the years, but an interior designer has now lifted the lid on the worst home trends of all time. But are you guilty of any of them?  Kate Kerdi, a virtual interior designer who can be found on TikTok at @katekerdiinteriors, took to the social media platform to share her thoughts on the furnishing failures.  2Interior Designer Kate has shared her...

2 IF YOU are a parent, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve got some very important advice for you.  Regardless of how old your child is, the original Supernanny, Jo Frost, has revealed a top bit of advice that all parents should know.  2Supernanny, Jo Frost, has shared her top advice for parents struggling to deal with argumentative childrenCredit: TV Company Jo Frost explained that it’s very...

Every day it’s the same. Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton tells infielder Gunnar Henderson to stop calling him “sir,” yet Henderson can’t help it. It’s so ingrained in the 21-year-old from Alabama that calling Britton anything else would feel weird. At this point, Britton is resigned to the fact that Henderson won’t change. As managing a baseball team adds more grey hair to his beard and head, Britton figures “maybe...

IN its June showcase, Xbox promised a number of changes coming to its cloud gaming service, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it appears users will soon be able to play their games straight from the cloud. Currently, Xbox Game Pass members can play the games which are part of the service directly from XCloud without the need to download. 1One of the games rumoured to be coming to the CloudCredit: Rockstar...

MANCHESTER UNITED’S women are on average earning just a fraction of their male counterparts each week. Marc Skinner’s side finished an impressive fourth in last season’s WSL, 14 points off winners Chelsea. 3Man Utd women's stars like Ella Toone are paid far less than their male counterpartsCredit: Getty 3Wantaway ace Cristiano Ronaldo is alone picking up £480k each weekCredit: Getty But there is a huge pay gap when compared to...

The following is a tentative schedule for roadwork for the City of Portsmouth: Columbia Gas of Ohio will continue work on their gas main line replacement projects affecting several city streets; service installation on 3rd Street from Offnere to Brown, road will be closed in sections; surface restoration on 3rd and 4th Street from Offnere to Brown, road will be closed in sections; main line installation on Coles Blvd. between...

Getty Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors are a global phenomenon. They may not have the reach that Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls had during the superstar’s time there, but when you say the name Stephen Curry, most people know the name, no matter where you are. And in turn, they know who the Warriors are. Curry, Klay Thompson,...

People use their smartphones to take photographs outside The Wynn Macau casino resort, operated by Wynn Resorts Ltd., in Macao, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.Billy H.C. Kwok | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wynn Resorts (WYNN) reported mixed quarterly results Thursday after the closing bell. Operating revenue of $908.8 million missed expectations of $987 million, according to FactSet. An adjusted loss of $0.82 was materially less than estimates for a...

A MAN who caught monkeypox first believed he had Covid before experiencing agonising symptoms that made him fear for his life.  Usually, monkeypox causes mild symptoms, with most people who catch the virus making a full recovery within a few weeks of testing positive.  4Harun fell ill with monkeypox in June after initially thinking it was Covid 4He was struggling to be taken seriously by medics, who eventually gave him...

THE IPHONE'S latest hugely hyped feature won't be available to everybody – and fans are not best pleased. It emerged earlier this week that the latest version of the iOS operating system displays the battery percentage in the status bar. The battery percentage indicator makes it’s debut on notched devices with iOS 16 beta 5! pic.twitter.com/uAOmPRTFhE— Aaron (@aaronp613) August 8, 2022 1The iPhone has for years hidden the exact remaining...

RYAN Giggs has arrived in court to face his ex-girlfriend on day three of his assault trial. Kate Greville yesterday broke down in tears as she told how the former Manchester United star "came at me from nowhere and headbutted me in the face". 2Ryan Giggs arrives at Manchester Crown Court where he is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour and assaultCredit: PA 2The former Manchester United star's ex-girlfriend...

THE Love Island villa opened its doors again for another summer of romance. One of the hunks in trunks who has made it to the final is Teddy Soares. 4Teddy Soares is a Love Island 2021 contestantCredit: ITV Who is Love Island's Teddy Soares? Hunky Toby is a Love Island 2021 contestant. The 26-year-old hails from Manchester and is a senior financial consultant. When describing himself, he told ITV: "I’m cuddly,...

A WOMAN was stunned after trying the fence painting hack that's gone viral on social media. With the UK under a dry spell, many will spend the sunny weekend sprucing up their garden - and if you're amongst them, keep on reading, as there's a popular hack which sees people pain their fences without a brush. 4The painting hack has gone viral on social mediaCredit: tiktok/@alexstubbs11 4However, the viewers were...

BENJAMIN Mendy has today arrived at court where he is due to stand trial accused of rape. The Manchester City left-back, 28, is accused of ten offences in total against seven women. 3Benjamin Mendy arrives at court where he is due to stand trial todayCredit: AFP Mendy has arrived at Chester Crown Court where his trial is due to start this morning. He is charged with eight counts of rape,...

The Shawnee State University Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is accepting new registrations for its fall classes at an upcoming Open House on Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. During the event, parents and students can meet with faculty, tour the facility, and learn more about the classes offered. Offered on SSU’s campus, the PAA courses serve as an introduction and instruction to musicians, dancers, and actors. PAA classes...