Dylan Deschamps earns freeski big air bronze for Canada at World Cup opener in Switzerland
Freestyle skier Dylan Deschamps of Quebec City held off Finnish opponent Elias Syrja to pick up a bronze medal at the season-opening World Cup in Switzerland. Deschamps scored 172.25 points for his performance at the Big Air Chur festival, 1.25 ahead of Syrja in fourth. Matej Svancer of Austria was victorious (186.00) at the site of […]
Majorca cracks down on ‘illegal tourism’ as Brits threaten boycott | World | News
Authorities in Majorca say a major crackdown on people letting out their second homes to tourists will help mobilise residential housing, as Britons threaten a boycott over separate tourist registration rules. The rental property rules, set to come into force in January, will require homeowners renting their properties for short periods to list them on […]
James Martin shares ‘delicious’ recipe for cheesy baked potatoes with a twist
Jacket potatoes are a staple for easy meals, but serving them with the classic combination of beans and grated cheddar cheese can get boring. James Martin has spruced up this British staple into something more indulgent for the weekend. Debuting the recipe in his aptly named series, James Martin: Home Comforts, the celebrated TV chef […]
Yankees one win from World Series after taking Game 4 from Cleveland in ALCS | MLB
Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series. Gleyber Torres hit an RBI single and New York scored its go-ahead run […]
Canada’s Bridget Carleton sinks clutch free throws to secure Lynx’s win over Liberty, even series
Canada’s Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped […]
Steven Spielberg’s top 20 favourite movies – including one John Wayne classic | Films | Entertainment
The iconic, and three-time Academy award-winning filmmaker, Steven Spielberg is probably Hollywood’s most famous modern director. But of the all-time greats helmed by other filmmakers, there are 20 in no particular order that most inspire him – and the latest is only a decade old. Dumbo – Walt Disney (1941) Starting off the list is […]
Junk food is making children ‘tired and angry’ in class, claims furious headteacher | UK | News
Junk food diets are holding back the untapped potential of a generation of knowledge-thirsty kids, a headteacher says. The importance of learning about healthy food, and ensuring good habits last a lifetime, is key to ensuring children at High Greave Infant School in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, are set on the right path. And head Jack Huckstepp […]
ITV doctor urges daily breakfast item can stop sore a stomach
ITV’s much-loved Dr Zoe Williams has said that eating a daily serving of a common breakfast item can help your gut this winter to not only ward off the usual cold and flu, but additional research has found that a healthy gut has been linked to a healthy heart which can help lower blood pressure. […]
Kamala Harris questions Trump’s stamina: ‘Is he fit to do the job?’ | Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris used a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday to seize on reports that Donald Trump had been canceling media interviews to question whether he has the stamina for a second presidency if voters choose him over her in November’s election. “If he can’t handle the rigors of the campaign trail, is he […]
U.S. skaters Levito, Tennell lead after short program at season-opening Skate America
Isabeau Levito channelled her inner Holly Golightly in a stylish performance set to music from the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Friday night to lead after the short program at Skate America, the opening event of figure skating’s Grand Prix season. The reigning world silver medallist, wearing a black dress that invoked the character played […]