Donald Trump has announced seven new appointments for his incoming administration, recruiting Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel and Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy. Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, has a track record of hardline, occasionally provocative, pro-Israel rhetoric and previously said Israel has a rightful claim to the West Bank. […]
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of its board of directors. Cohon succeeded Tom Wright as CFL commissioner in 2007, signing a three-year contract extension in 2012. He stepped down in January 2015 ahead of his contract expiration in April 2015. “Mark brings a lot to this […]
Angela Rippon breaks silence on her late mum’s tragic dementia battle | UK | News
Angela Rippon is backing a campaign to make dementia training mandatory for social care workers in England. The broadcaster, 80, said she had seen the importance of understanding how the condition can affect a person’s behaviour when caring for her late mum, Edna. She added: “When Mum was diagnosed, she became agoraphobic, angry and aggressive; […]
How to grow more hydrangea blooms by avoiding one common task now
Hydrangeas are gorgeous, hardy shrubs that can take the summer heat and chilly winter temperatures relatively well. The large flowers can last up to 20 growing seasons with some proper care during the changing seasons. With winter just over a month away, gardeners will be getting their hydrangeas ready for the winter. To ensure she […]
The briefcase, the Porsche and the collapse of the German government – podcast | Germany
As Germans processed the news of Donald Trump’s re-election on Wednesday, they were soon hit by a story much closer to home – their coalition government was about to collapse. As Der Spiegel journalist Regina Steffens explains to Helen Pidd, though the divisions within the government were well-known, it still came as a shock. This, […]
Sceptres’ top forward Natalie Spooner to miss PWHL season opener
The Toronto Sceptres will have a big piece of their lineup missing to start the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League campaign. Reigning league MVP and scoring champion Natalie Spooner will miss the start of the regular season, general manager Gina Kingsbury announced Tuesday on the first day of training camp. In mid-October, Spooner told The […]
Trump looks to Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to provide advice on government efficiency
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, handing even more influence to the world’s richest man who donated millions of dollars to helping Trump get elected. Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an […]
‘I’m a used car expert – one item can help drivers add value to their vehicle’
Motorists thinking about selling their car have been advised to make sure one thing is included to prevent seriously reducing its value on the market. Whilst a strong demand for used cars makes it a good time to sell a vehicle, a large supply of many vehicles means motorists need to do everything possible to […]
‘Church in crisis’: what the papers say about the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation | Justin Welby
UK papers on Wednesday focused on the archbishop of Canterbury’s decision to resign amid mounting pressure from victims and members of the clergy over his handling of one of the church’s worst abuse scandals. The fallout continues as other church figures also face calls to step down. The Guardian leads with Justin Welby’s “sorrow” at […]
Sinner beats Fritz at ATP Finals in rematch of U.S. Open championship
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner made it two wins in two matches before his home fans at the ATP Finals, beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in a rematch of the U.S. Open final that the Italian also won in straight sets. As the crowd in Turin, Italy chanted “Ole, Ole, Ole; Sin-ner, Sin-ner,” the local […]