Atlético Madrid’s Champions League hopes were dealt a blow after a penalty kick was disallowed in their 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday. The penalty, taken by forward Julián Álvarez, was rejected after a VAR check determined that he had touched the ball twice with each foot. However, footage appearing to show Álvarez acknowledging … Read more
US negotiators arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russia on a temporary ceasefire deal. The White House-brokered agreement, which would last 30 days and could be extended by mutual agreement, is being closely watched to gauge Russia’s seriousness about ending the war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to comment on … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy shifts are leaving investors on edge, making the stock market “untradable.” The uncertainty has led to a 9% drop in the S&P 500 index since its peak last month, with large daily swings. Investors are taking defensive measures, such as hedging against further big stock moves and positioning themselves … Read more
A US tourist who was filmed taking a wild wombat from its mother on a country road in southeastern Australia may be banned from the country if her visa review finds she has breached conditions. Sam Jones, a social media influencer with 92,000 followers, was caught on camera picking up and running off with the … Read more
Kim Kardashian may have one lingering regret from her short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries. In an episode of “The Kardashians,” the SKIMS founder, now 44, reflected on her three engagement rings. She reminisced about her first ring, a cushion cut 14-karat diamond, given by her ex-husband Damon Thomas during their four-year marriage. Kim also discussed … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting a research investigation to determine if there’s a link between childhood vaccinations and autism risk, despite health experts’ long-standing assertion that no substantial scientific evidence supports this claim. The move comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed the agency will leave “no … Read more
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that liquid water can exist in two phases with different densities under extreme conditions – high pressure and low temperature. The discovery confirms a theory proposed in 1992 but was not tested until now. Under pressure of 1,250 atmospheres and a temperature of -75°C, water … Read more
Employers are being criticized for enforcing excessive office days on their staff, with a pioneer of flexible working practices calling it “command-and-control thinking”. Mark Mullen, chief executive of Atom Bank, claims that only 70-75 out of 550 employees attend the office daily, suggesting an attendance rate of just 15%. Mullen, who has a background in … Read more
The US budget deficit for the first five months of fiscal 2025 reached a record $1.147 trillion, according to the Treasury Department. This represents a 4% increase from the same period last year and breaks the previous record set in October 2020 to February 2021. February’s deficit was particularly significant, reaching $307 billion and swamping … Read more
Rapper 6ix9ine is doing well despite his declining music chart rankings, thanks to the high prices his platinum and gold commemorative plaques have sold for. According to reports, many of his memorabilia items went for more than expected, with some selling for nearly triple the predicted price. The rapper’s “GOOBA” plaque sold for $10,250, while … Read more