Author: Alex Maschino

Protests are continuing in China against strict COVID lockdown restrictions after a deadly apartment fire brought some people closer to a breaking point.Across the country, demonstrators took to the streets — a mass movement that is rare in China — and defied laws designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Some appeared with sheets of blank white paper, in place of traditional protest signs, as a criticism of the censorship limiting citizens from speaking freely.After the fire in Xinjiang that left at least 10 people dead, which critics say was due to the stay-at-home measures that resulted in the building’s…

UK police arrest five men, including four Iranians, over suspected terror plot

America’s Next Top Model alum Adrianne Curry is refuting an internet claim about her net worth. Curry, 42, took to X on Friday, May 2, and shared a post from the website Celebrity Net Worth that claimed she has a net worth of $500,000. “I didn’t understand why people thought I was rich till I saw this,” she wrote. “This is SO not f***ing true. I wish!” Curry’s post garnered 1,000 likes as well as more than a hundred comments.  Related: Adrianne Curry and Matthew Rhode’s Relationship Timeline (Photo by Getty) America’s Next Top Model alum Adrianne Curry’s love life…

EASTERN CONFERENCE Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs win the series 4-2 Game 1: Senators 2 – Maple Leafs 6Game 2: Senators 2 – Maple Leafs 3 (OT)Game 3: Maple Leafs 3 – Senators 2 (OT)Game 4: Maple Leafs 3 – Senators 4 (OT)Game 5: Senators 4 – Maple Leafs 0Game 6: Maple Leafs 4 – Senators 2 Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay LightningPanthers win the series 4-1 Game 1: Panthers 6 – Lightning 2Game 2: Panthers 2 – Lightning 0Game 3: Lightning 5 – Panthers 1Game 4: Lightning 2 – Panthers 4Game 5: Panthers 6 – Lightning 3…

Sirens blaring, a truckful of armed men trailing in its wake, the black sport utility vehicle that sliced sharklike through the Syrian town of Ashrafieh Sahnaya on Friday morning was impossible to miss.Government forces had retaken control from the armed groups that turned the town into a sectarian battlefield for two days this week, killing dozens and exposing for all to see the new Syrian leaders’ shaky grip on security. Now, government representatives had arrived to pledge peace to a skeptical town.In an airy, echoing religious meeting hall, two officials in suits sat shoulder to shoulder with white-bearded leaders of…

The hiring team at Kraken, a U.S-based crypto exchange, noticed immediately that something was off about “Steven Smith,” a would-be IT worker who applied for a software engineering job in early October. But it wasn’t until they compared Smith’s email to a list of those suspected to be part of a hacker group that their suspicions were confirmed: Smith was a North Korean operative. Kraken could have just tossed the application. Instead, Kraken’s chief security officer, Nick Percoco, decided to take a closer look at Steven Smith. He saw this as an opportunity to learn more about the infiltration tactics…

James Patterson may be the most prolific author of our time, but don’t expect him to rattle off his stats like a sports announcer.In a new sit-down with Graham Bensinger, the king of thrillers got real about his record-breaking career, future projects with some very famous names (hint: MrBeast and J.J. Abrams!), and why he doesn’t care if you think James Patterson is a literary “stylist” because he’s in it for the story.Article continues below advertisementJames Patterson Has ‘No Idea’ How Many Bestsellers He’s HadDespite holding the crown for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers in history, Patterson claims…

Ange Postecoglou admits he is not sure he could follow the lead of Wolves boss Vitor Pereira and go for a post-match pint with supporters.Pereira has made it a tradition that he shares a beer with fans after games – not difficult to do when you’re on a six-game winning streak – but with Tottenham mired in 16th place and on a run of one win in eight league games, Postecoglou says he may think twice.“I’d have to be careful what pub I walked in to at the moment,” the Australian said.“Would Ange Postecoglou go to the pub with the…

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s president, has confirmed the detention of an opposition leader’s bodyguard, who has been missing for five days. Edward Sebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, was reportedly picked up on Sunday by unidentified individuals in both civilian clothes and military fatigues in the central town of Kiwango, sparking public outrage and concern about his safety. In a series of posts on X, Gen Kainerugabai, who is also Uganda’s military chief, said Mr Sebuufu was “in my basement”, attaching the bodyguard’s photo with a clean-shaven head. He also threatened to use violence against Mr Sebuufu.Gen Kainerugabai’s remarks…

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs.Earnings season is upon us, and this week Universal Music Group reported 9.5% YoY revenue growth for Q1, with subscription streaming revenues up 9.3% YoY.Meanwhile, Spotify posted another record-high operating profit in Q1, at $535.6 million, while the paid subscriber base grew 12% YoY to 268 million.Finally, South Korea’s HYBE posted a nearly 39% YoY…