Former Canadian Olympian charged in connection with massive cocaine bust, alleged murders
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and 15 others are facing criminal charges for allegedly running a drug-trafficking operation that shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Canada and used violence — including murder — to achieve the group’s goals, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. U.S officials said 43-year-old Ryan James Wedding — who competed for […]
Netflix to double profits after adding millions of subscribers in three months | Business
Netflix expects to double its profits this quarter after the world’s largest streaming service added more than 5 million new subscribers this summer. After cracking down on password sharing, introducing adverts to its service and investing billions in live TV, the group declared it had “delivered” on plans to shore up its business. Hits including […]
Man Utd release Kobbie Mainoo statement as starlet hit with injury blow | Football | Sport
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly set to spend several weeks on the sideline with a muscle injury. In the latest blow to manager Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman will be missing another of his key players for a crunch Premier League clash with Brentford. United noted in their weekly team news article that […]
Met Office warns ‘explosive’ wind and rain storms to batter UK | Weather | News
The Met Office has warned heavy rainstorms and stormy winds are set to batter the UK ‘explosively’ in the coming days. In a post on X, it said: “An area of low pressure is expected to ‘explosively’ deepen as it crosses the jet stream and this will bring a period of stormy weather to parts […]
Rick Stein’s scrambled eggs recipe has a ‘surprise’ ingredient
Scrambled eggs are a nutritious and protein-packed addition to any meal and make for a great base. Stir in a hot pan with butter until fluffy, or top with bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and indulgent twist. Or, follow Rick Stein’s expertly crafted recipe for spicy scrambled eggs – a […]
First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar | Rugby union
Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the first set of finals are held in London and Qatar, before a possible move to the United States, in a major global expansion of the sport. Under radical plans expected to be signed off later this month, Twickenham would […]
Red Bull in hot water at United States GP as rivals get FIA intervention on clever trick | F1 | Sport
Red Bull are under scrutiny heading into the United States Grand Prix after reports revealed that they were the team suspected of adjusting their ride height under Parc Ferme conditions. On Wednesday ahead of the United States GP, speculation surfaced that other teams had discussed their concerns with the FIA. Now, following a report from […]
PS Plus losing a Rockstar Games masterpiece very soon | Gaming | Entertainment
There are a ton of games leaving PlayStation Plus in November, including an absolute masterpiece courtesy of Rockstar Games. Indeed, PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers only have a few weeks left to play the outstanding Red Dead Redemption 2 as part of their subscription. The highest-rated game on PS4, Red Dead Redemption will be playable until […]
GB News debate live: Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick face grilling in Tory leader show | Politics | News
Robert Jenrick told the GB News audience: “We’ve got to ensure that once again we are trusted on immigration and I know how to do that. “It begins by ensuring that we end the drama, we end the excuses, and we just get serious on this issue. And the first topic of course is illegal […]
Bananas stay fresh for 2 weeks if removed from fruit bowls and stored in 1 unexpected spot
Bananas can quickly turn spotty and mushy if left in the wrong spot in the kitchen, and many people may be surprised to learn that a fruit bowl is one of the worst places to store them. That may sound bizarre but fruit produces a natural growth hormone called ethylene gas which allows it to […]