Russia blasts Saudi Arabia talks on ending war in Ukraine after Moscow gets no invitation to attend
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has chided efforts by international officials meeting in Saudi Arabia to find a peaceful settlement for the Ukraine war
2023-08-08 02:27
William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87 - Variety
By Will Dunham , 2023 William Friedkin, who achieved cinematic immortality by directing the bleak, gritty 1971 drug-smuggling
2023-08-08 02:26
Southpaw Approved: 9 of the Best Gadgets for Lefties
Looking for left-handed products that'll make everyday tasks easier? These southpaw-friendly essentials can help make
2023-08-08 02:26
PayPal bets on crypto's future with US-dollar-backed stablecoin
PayPal is rolling out its first stablecoin as it attempts to capitalize on the "emerging potential" of US dollar-backed digital tokens for consumer payments.
2023-08-08 02:24
Ukraine Recap: Russia, China Foreign Ministers Discuss Ukraine
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated an appeal for peace talks and political solutions for the war in
2023-08-08 02:17
South Korea Jamboree: 'Our scouts have been phenomenal' says Bedfordshire leader
A unit leader says youngsters have shown resilience at the ill-fated World Scout Jamboree.
2023-08-08 01:57
Dianne Feinstein faces fresh pressure to step down as she passes power of attorney to daughter
Sen Feinstein (D-CA), the oldest senator currently serving, is facing fresh calls to resign amid news that she handed power of attorney over to her daughter. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported last month that the senior senator had handed over power of attorney. The longtime senator from California’s only daughter Katherine Feinstein is engaged in a feud with the three children of Ms Feinstein’s late husband Richard Blum, who died last year, The New York Times reported. In one lawsuit, they two are debating Ms Feinstein’s desire to sell a beach house in a neighbourhood in San Francisco, and in another, they are arguing about money from Mr Blum’s life insurance. A number of commentators renewed calls for Ms Feinstein to step down after the latest revelation. Earlier this year, Ms Feinstein was sidelined from Senate activities as she recovered from shingles. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, it put a halt to Democrats’ attempts to confirm some of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees who lacked Republican support. When she returned to the Senate, she seemed to not recall her absence, according to a conversation with Slate. She has at times not understood basic questions from reporters. During a vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee last week, Sen Pattty Murray (D-WA) told her to “Just say aye” when she supported a bill. Katherine Feinstein, who has power of attorney, filed the two lawsuits on her mother’s behalf, arguing the beach house is in a disheveled state and accused Mr Blum’s children of limiting the senator’s ability to sell off parts of her trust. The second lawsuit says that the senator “incurred significant medical expenses” and despite her late husband’s “intent to support his spouse after his death, the purported trustees have refused to make distributions to reimburse Senator Feinstein’s medical expenses.” The suit challenges whether trustees to Mr Blum’s estate were properly appointed. The attorneys for Mr Blum’s private equity firm disputed the claims, saying it never denied payment for medical expenses. Similarly, a statement said that Katherine Feinstein had not provided documentation that she had been appointed power of attorney. “Nor has Katherine made it clear, either in this filing or directly to my clients, why a sitting United States senator would require someone to have power of attorney over her,” they said. This article was amended on 7 August 2023 to attribute the reporting of the latest line to the San Francisco Chronicle, and not the New York Times as was originally the case. Read More Nikki Haley urges McConnell and Feinstein to ‘walk away’ after recent health concerns Mitch McConnell’s health history reveals previous issues as he freezes during briefing Senator Dianne Feinstein appears confused at meeting Bill Barr says ‘of course’ he’ll testify against Trump in Jan 6 case if asked Trump and Biden tied in hypothetical 2024 rematch: poll
2023-08-08 01:53
William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director of 'The Exorcist' and The French Connection,' dead at 87
William Friedkin, the Oscar winning director of two gripping film classics, “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has died
2023-08-08 01:48
All 53 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion at the Box Office
‘Barbie’ is a certifiable box office phenom. How high can it rise?
2023-08-08 01:46
Fed should do more to encourage discount window use: ex-Fed staffer
By Ann Saphir Regulatory guidelines issued in late July encouraging banks to incorporate the Federal Reserve's so-called discount
2023-08-08 01:24
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto extension, Red Sox star's future, and Cubs benching
MLB Rumors: Red Sox 'unlikely' to keep Alex Verdugo long termRed Sox slugger Alex Verdugo may not be in Boston for long.The star outfielder didn't get dealt at the August 1 deadline likely due to a lack of fair return packages -- the Red Sox weren't about to let him leave f...
2023-08-08 01:21
Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky
Officials allege the suspect passed information to Russia about the Ukrainian president's movements.
2023-08-08 01:19
