Author: Alex Maschino
World champions Spain clinched their place in the knockout rounds of the Women’s European Championship as they thrashed Belgium 6-2.La Roja are the favourites to lift the trophy and underlined that status with an emphatic victory that confirmed Belgium’s exit from the tournament.Alexia Putellas opened the scoring by lashing home in the 22nd minute at the end of a superbly worked move, only for Justine Vanhaevermaet to nod Belgium level four minutes later with a header from a near-post corner.Irene Paredes rose to restore Spain’s lead six minutes before half-time with a powerful header from Claudia Pina’s corner. However, Belgium…
“I want to apologize to my teammates, my club, my fans, and the city of [Yekaterinburg] for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment that I brought on them,” Griner said in her statement. “I want to also apologize to my parents, my siblings, the Phoenix Mercury organization back at home, the amazing women of the WNBA, and my amazing spouse back at home.”Responding to her sentence, President Joe Biden slammed Russia for “wrongfully detaining” Griner, saying he would “pursue every possible avenue” to bring her home.”It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she…
Two executives who supported Taylor Swift’s early music have reunited to launch a new record label focused on developing cross-genre artists.Big Machine Label Group on Monday (July 7) launched a new imprint called Ascend Music in partnership with music industry veteran Joel Klaiman, with its first signing expected to be announced later this week.The venture reunites BMLG founder Scott Borchetta with Klaiman, who initially worked together in 2008 to promote Taylor Swift’s hit, Love Story, which went on to become the first song to top both the Country radio and Pop radio charts.Klaiman has previously served as EVP/Promotion & Artist…
As central Texas faces ongoing devastation due to flash flooding, celebrities are using their voices to spread awareness and inspire support. While Shakira donated concert proceeds taken from her Saturday, July 5, show to the Catholic Charities of San Antonio for subsequent disaster relief, Jennifer Garner, Khloé Kardashian, Matthew McConaughey and other stars took to social media to encourage similar assistance. With Kerr County declared a state of emergency by President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 6, the floods began in the early hours of Friday, July 4, when waters swept through Texas Hill County to push the Guadalupe River…
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Months after President Bashar al-Assad’s regime was toppled, Charlie Smart, a reporter at The New York Times, traveled to a mass burial site in Syria to understand how the Assad regime hid the bodies of the people it had made disappear.
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump has warned that any country embracing the “anti-American policies” of the Brics bloc of nations will face an extra 10 per cent tariff on exports, in a new threat at the start of a pivotal week for the US president’s trade war.Trump warned the Brics group — which originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa but has since expanded — after they met over the weekend. At a summit in Rio de Janeiro, the group condemned…
Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lawrence, Brooks Nader and more stars have inspired others to speak candidly about their periods. For far too long, reproductive health issues were treated as taboo subjects, but public health experts and celebrities have helped make huge strides in normalizing discussions around the menstrual cycle. Dakota Johnson got very real in 2019 when discussing the ways in which she struggled physically and emotionally during her cycle. “If I’m honest, my hormonal changes during my menstrual cycle are ruining my life,” she told InStyle at the time. “Every month. It’s unbelievable. It’s really f****** amazing. I can’t get…
Quick hits on the Sharks, Maple Leafs, Ehlers, Golden Knights, and contract extensions David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Jose Sharks have some interest in Bowen Byram. Also in on Byram are the Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, and the St. Louis Blues. The Blues are believed to be the most aggressive so far. The Sabres want NHL-ready talent. Byram could be looking for $9 million on his next deal. At least one team is considering an offer sheet for Byram. The Sabres have said they’ll match. Before Andrew Mangiapane signed with the Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto Maple…
The US has deported eight people to South Sudan following a legal battle that saw them diverted to Djibouti for several weeks.The men – convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and robbery – had either completed or were near the end of their prison sentences. Only one of the eight is from South Sudan. The rest are nationals of Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos and Mexico. US officials said most of their home countries had refused to accept them.The Trump administration is working to expand its deportations to third countries. It has deported people to El Salvador and Costa Rica.…