Russell Brand loses lucrative role in family film amid controversy
Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women. (Getty Images) Outspoken actor Russell Brand was replaced in the Despicable Me franchise, amid a controversy that saw him face allegations of rape and sexual…
13-year-old girl stabbed to death near Barclays Center in Brooklyn: Police
FILE – Police at a crime scene File photo/Lloyd Mitchell Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Brooklyn police are searching for a group of teenagers…
According to STF, the new mobile phone directive fails to see the bigger picture
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) says the provincial government’s new policy to restrict cell phone use in grades K-12 is only part of a more complex problem and misses the bigger picture. The Saskatchewan government announced Tuesday that starting in…
Amazon Prime Day is the summer sales event with the highest customer loyalty
Listen to article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving certificate: A sign of Amazon customer loyalty: 84% of shoppers who made purchases during the recent spate of summer sales…
Scenic Eclipse has been in service for five years – News from the cruise industry
The Scenic Eclipse will complete her fifth year of service in August. After being built at the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia, the ship welcomed its first passengers on August 15, 2019. As Scenic Cruises’ first ocean-going vessel, Eclipse was designed…
Preseason College Football All-America Team led by Ohio State
Survey among LBM coaches in the USA: Georgia is the leader, Michigan falls behind after title run College football season is upon us and Paul Myerberg is here to analyze the US LBM Coaches’ preseason poll, which has Georgia at…
Is Qualcomm a stock that makes millionaires?
This company may be the tech sector’s best-kept secret, hiding right under our noses. Most investors looking for a great investment in artificial intelligence (AI) seem to find NVIDIA First. And that’s understandable. Not only is the company’s technology at…
No more tax breaks? Calls for taxing the super-rich are getting louder around the world | The super-rich
Calls for higher taxes on the super-rich are becoming louder and even conservative governments are joining in. In Rome, ministers in Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government have doubled the so-called flat tax on foreign income, introduced by a previous government to…
California bills could restore journalism after tech industry’s ‘gold rush’
This story is part of Californian voices, a commentary forum designed to expand our understanding of the state and shine a spotlight on Californians directly affected by policy or the lack thereof. Learn more here. Guest commentary written by Laura…
Storm in New York: Trees may need special care
If you notice that the leaves on some trees are changing color early, it’s not a sign of fall. It’s a sign that the tree needs a little TLC. Experts at Davey Tree say it’s been a tough year for…
