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Trump overrules Betsy DeVos on Special Olympics funding
US news Fa 16 minuts
“We’re funding the Special Olympics,” the president announced following the bi-partisan outcry about DeVos’s proposed move to cut $18 million in Special Olympics spending.
A2 els agrada
Bryce Harper played to Philly fans with his cleats and shirt while Nats fans did their best to forget
MLB Fa 36 minuts
In the offseason, Harper left DC for the Phillies to the tune of more than $300 million. On MLB Opening Day, Harper had a couple sartorial treats for Philadelphia, while his former fanbase found creative ways to erase him from their memories.
A2 els agrada
Security footage captures man flying away on a patio umbrella in heavy winds
World news Fa 1 hora
In the Turkish city of Osmaniye, a group of men tried to keep a large umbrella from blowing away when severe winds hit. Unfortunately, the gusts were too strong and pulled one of the men up into the air and out of frame.
A54 els agrada
Mystery solved: Team discovers why Garfield phones have been washing up on a French beach
Today Fa 1 hora
The Iroise coast in Brittany, France, has been blighted by fragments from 80s novelty Garfield phones, leaving its residents with a mystery to solve. Now, the coastal community has an answer. Ar Vilantsou, an anti-litter group, discovered a container of the landline phones lodged between rocks in a nearby beach cave.
A6 els agrada
The Economist apologizes for labeling Ben Shapiro as part of the 'alt-right'
US news Fa 2 hores
After the conservative political commentator criticized The Economist magazine for characterizing him as part of the "alt-right," the publication issued an apology.
A6 els agrada
Anna Sorokin, aka the Soho Grifter, is using a courtroom stylist, GQ reports
Weird Fa 4 hores
Sorokin caught attention on the first day of her New York City trial on Wednesday, in which she arrived to court with a low-cut dress and a black choker. GQ is now reporting that she is using a stylist for her courtroom appearances.
A18 els agrada
Mexico’s president responds to Trump’s immigration claims
World news Fa 13 minuts
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) expressed “respect” for the position of the US mandate, but clarified that his country “is addressing the issue of immigration.” AMLO’s press conference in Mexico City was held hours after Trump said he might close the southern border.
A3 els agrada
Democratic National Committee announces details of first presidential primary debate
Politics Fa 3 hores
The first 2020 Democratic primary debate will take place on two consecutive nights in late June in Miami, Florida.
A6 els agrada
Luke Voit doesn't know how to eat sunflower seeds but he can mash baseballs
MLB Fa 1 hora
The Yankees slugger hit a home run and reached base four times during New York's Opening Day win against the Orioles.
A4 els agrada
Venezuelan President Maduro ousts Guaidó from public office
World news Fa 2 hores
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been barred from holding public office for 15 years by Maduro's government. Venezuelan authorities says they are investigating the self-appointed interim president for corruption.
A12 els agrada
Passengers stranded after WOW Air goes bust and cancels all flights
World news Fa 5 hores
Following the Icelandic airline's announcement that it has "ceased operation," thousands of passengers are expected to be stranded. WOW Air since recommended passengers to check available flights with other airlines.
A32 els agrada
Bindi Irwin's 'heart overflows with emotion' over old clip of her dad
Celebrity Fa 41 minuts
The young Australian conservationist shared a video of Steve Irwin talking about being her dad. In the clip, which is from an old episode of Australian Story, Irwin says he never wanted to have kids but became “the proudest dad” after Bindi was born.
The 'JK Rowling reveals' meme is unveiling all sorts of things
Haha Fa 2 hores
A Tweet by @9GAG asked people to generate their own big Harry Potter reveal using predictive text.
A12 els agrada
The 'emoji challenge' is here to test the bounds of group chat creativity
Haha Fa 1 hora
Thanks to @iamjeyonce and her friends' willingness to go the extra mile to recreate popular emoji, the world has its newest internet challenge to master.
A2 els agrada
Quebec introduces secularism bill to ban religious symbols for public servants
Politics Fa 2 hores
The Coalition Avenir Québec government, led by Premier François Legault, officially introduced a secularism bill that would prohibit public workers from wearing religious symbols such as a hijab, kippa or turban. The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause to avoid any constitutional challenges in court.
A10 els agrada
Special Counsel Mueller's full report is more than 300 pages long, report says
Politics Fa 4 hores
As first reported by The New York Times, Robert Mueller's report on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election is over 300 pages. Attorney General William Barr, who wrote a four-page summary of the report, has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week.
A16 els agrada
Harry Kane collects his MBE from Prince William
Premier League Fa 1 hora
The England and Tottenham captain was given an MBE for "services to football" in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The prestigious title, which stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire, was awarded following Kane's performance in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
GOP members on House Intelligence Committee call for Adam Schiff's resignation
Politics Fa 4 hores
All nine Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee called on the panel’s Democratic chairman to resign for weaving a "demonstrably false" narrative of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
A21 els agrada
Robert Cornegy's World's Tallest Politician title is made official
Amazing Fa 5 hores
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio presented the Brooklyn city councilman with his Guinness World Records certificate.
A9 els agrada
BTS is featured in their first Entertainment Weekly cover story
Music Aquest matí
The K-pop global phenomenon talked about their goals of Hot 100 domination and getting a Grammy nomination in the EW feature.
A46 els agrada