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Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino’s resignation amid FIFA crisis.Published On 23 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Six Nordic football associations have delivered a united blow to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, declaring they have lost confidence in his leadership while demanding sweeping governance reforms at world football’s governing body.The six Nordic FIFA members – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands – met in Helsinki and issued a rare joint statement on Sunday, backing calls for Infantino’s resignation from three major regional confederations.They also supported demands for an independent investigation into his proposal…
Vanessa Bosåen is leaving Virgin Music Group.The President of Virgin Music Group UK – the UK arm of Universal Music Group‘s global independent music division – confirmed her exit in a note to staff on Thursday (August 20). The note was shared with MBW and posted publicly by Bosåen on LinkedIn.“After six unforgettable years, the time has come for me to share that I’ll be leaving Virgin Music Group,” wrote Bosåen.Her exit follows VMG‘s USD $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, which completed on February 20.On June 30, VMG unveiled a global and regional leadership team built around six…
Chase Stokes revealed that he secretly battled multiple health scares after wrapping Outer Banks season 5. “I had so much s*** wrong,” Stokes, 33, told The Hollywood Reporter in a profile published Friday, August 21. “I left that show [and] my liver was failing, my kidney was failing. I had so many health issues that I had to figure out, and my brain was all out of whack.” Stokes has played John Booker Routledge on all five seasons of Netflix’s Outer Banks, which recently dropped its fifth and final season. After wrapping the treasure-hunting series, Stokes prioritized his health. “It…
Carney’s speech on Saturday was his first address to Canadians after he announced late on Friday night that a deal would not be reached, accusing the Americans of making “last-minute changes” that were “unfair” and “uneconomic”. US negotiators, meanwhile, accused Canada of making “new demands and walk backs” on terms which had been previously agreed.On Saturday, US trade representative Jamieson Greer told Fox News there were no plans to resume talks.He added that the US had been prepared to cut some of its tariffs on Canada as part of the ill-fated deal.Carney, however, said the US presented “unacceptable” terms that…
Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes above 15%, Bloomberg News reports
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has gripped the nation as jurors weigh whether the Massachusetts mother should be held criminally responsible for the January 2023 strangling deaths of her three young children. While Clancy pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, her defense team is not disputing that she killed her kids — a nuance that has left many wondering whether Clancy has effectively confessed. Us breaks down what to know about her plea, her defense strategy and the emotional testimony shaping the trial. Lindsay Clancy Pleaded Not Guilty But Is Not Disputing the Killings Clancy was arrested and…
Morgan Frost has been in the rumor mill, but should the Calgary Flames look at extending him? Travis Yost of TSN: The Calgary Flames are a little thin down the middle. Ryan Strome is entering the final year of his contract at a $5 million cap hit, and will likely be moved by the trade deadline. Mikael Backlund has a two-year deal and a no-movement clause, but teams could be calling at the deadline as well. Morgan Frost will be a UFA after the season and will get trade interest, but wonders if a contract extension would be the in…
Saja El-Khawas’s death follows that of her mother, father, and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026A six-year-old Palestinian-British girl whose parents and sister drowned earlier this week has also died in hospital, according to local police.Saja el-Khawas was taken to hospital in critical condition on Tuesday but has since died, Sussex police said Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSaja’s father Hassan El-Khawas, 55, her mother Zeina Alayn, 37, and her 14-year-old sister Sara El-Khawas all died at the scene after getting into difficulty in the water at Shoreham, Sussex, on Tuesday.The…
Amazon has raised prices for several of its first-party devices, including its Echo smart speakers and Fire TV line, making it the latest big tech company to increase consumer costs as memory chip shortages pressure several industries. The company overnight raised prices across its hardware product line, according to a review by Fortune. This includes raising the cost of its base Echo Dot from $49.99 to $79.99 and its Echo Show 11 from $219.99 to $249.99. It also raised its 16-gigabyte Kindle from $109.99 to $149.99 and its 16-gigabyte Kindle Paperwhite from $159.99 to $199.99. Its Fire TV Stick HD…
Elijah Blue Allman’s wife, Marieangela King, filed new court documents objecting to Cher’s appointment of a probate conservator for her drug-addled son — and now King is nominating herself and wants the court to appoint her as his conservator, claiming the iconic singer has been estranged from her son for years, his famous mother’s involvement is against his wishes, and the singer’s petition is an intrusion into their marriage. King, 39, also claims in the docs filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 18, that Cher, 80, has shown a pattern of “hostility” and “gatekeeping” towards her by intentionally keeping…