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European leaders have condemned United States President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on countries that resist his bid to take over Greenland, warning the move risks a “dangerous downward spiral” in transatlantic ties.In a joint statement on Sunday, the eight countries targeted by Trump for new tariffs said they “stand in full solidarity” with Denmark and the people of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Building on the process begun last week, we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind,” Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom said in…
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a shocking, season-ending ankle injury moments before his team defeated the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, January 17. “Not good news … Bo fractured a bone in his right ankle,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters after the game. “He’s scheduled to have surgery Tuesday of this week to put him out for the rest of the season.” Payton, 62, subsequently clarified that Nix, 25, will have surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. He also confirmed that backup QB Jarrett Stidham will step in for the AFC Championship…
Shakur Stevenson has had his say on how a fantasy matchup between Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez might unfold.In a prime-for-prime battle, it is difficult to say whether their hypothetical encounter would take place at super-welterweight or middleweight, especially given that Canelo’s most notable performances have all been above 147lbs.At 154lbs, the Mexican defeated the likes of Austin Trout and a faded Shane Mosley during his world title reign, before getting outboxed by Floyd Mayweather in 2013.A string of more impressive performances then came at 160lbs, where Alvarez claimed his WBC belt with a points victory over Miguel…
Under Nicolas Maduro, a status quo prevailed among Venezuela’s powerful armed factions: Paramilitary cells enforced the government’s priorities. Ever-expanding crime syndicates, deep-pocketed prison gangs and combat-tested Colombian rebels often colluded with local officials or the federal government.But with Mr. Maduro gone, and allies and opponents competing to fill the power vacuum at Venezuela’s center, there are many forces — or breakaway groups within them — that could frustrate the ambitions of whoever governs the country. Photos by Juan Barreto/Agence France-Presse and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez/The New York Times For now, Delcy Rodríguez, a Maduro ally who led the stabilization of Venezuela’s economy…
Wolfe Research expects higher U.S. tax refunds and ‘material tailwinds’
Taylor Sheridan, who created an incredibly successful TV empire with hit shows such as Yellowstone and Landman, has also faced his fair share of ups and downs off screen. Sheridan’s career started with him acting in front of the camera before pivoting to screenwriting and producing his own projects. His big break came when he worked on Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River. From there, the self-proclaimed cowboy created Yellowstone for Paramount Network, which starred Kevin Costner as the patriarch of a fictional family of ranchers in Montana. “So I don’t know that it’s flattering [how invested Paramount…
The New York Rangers won’t be offering Artemi Panarin a contract extension Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The New York Rangers released a statement that they are going to retool and not rebuild. GM Chris Drury met with their team leaders individually, and then the team as a whole, according to sources. Sources added that Artemi Panarin was told that he won’t be getting an extension offer from the Rangers, and that they’ll work with his agent, Paul Theofanous, to facilitate a trade, if possible, to wherever he’d like to go. Only Artemi Panarin knows where he’d waive a trade too…
Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as two of the founding members of its “Board of Peace” for Gaza.Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will also sit on the “founding executive board”, the White House said in a statement on Friday.Trump will act as chairman of the board, which forms part of his 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza and manage its reconstruction.Also on the founding executive…
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation on Saturday sought to reassure Denmark and Greenland of their support following President Donald Trump’s threat to punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. taking over the strategic Arctic island. Delegation leader Sen. Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said the current rhetoric around Greenland is causing concern across the Danish kingdom. He said he wants to de-escalate the situation. “I hope that the people of the Kingdom of Denmark do not abandon their faith in the American people,” Coons said in Copenhagen, adding that the U.S. has respect for Denmark and NATO “for all we’ve done…