Virgin Voyages raises $550 million in Ares Management-led fundraise
Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand from Richard Branson's Virgin Group, said on Friday it has raised $550 million
2023-09-08 17:57
'I don't think you're ever the first choice': Sir Ian McKellen almost missed out on The Lord of the Rings
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he wasn't the first choice to play Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise and got the part after Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Sean Connery turned it down.
2023-09-08 17:28
Exclusive: How the Supreme Court's conservatives rebuffed Alabama
When the Supreme Court considered the challenge to an Alabama congressional map that shortchanged the state's Black voters, liberal justices expected the conservative majority to side with Alabama -- if not gut the 1965 Voting Rights Act altogether.
2023-09-08 17:17
Liverpool hold firm over Mohamed Salah as Saudi transfer window closes
Liverpool maintained their stance over Mohamed Salah as the Saudi transfer window closed.
2023-09-08 16:29
Dozens of civilians among 64 killed in attacks in Mali
Two separate attacks by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants in restive northeastern Mali Thursday killed 64 people including dozens of civilians, the country's transitional government said.
2023-09-08 15:56
Hong Kong and southern China battles widespread flooding from record rains
Locals are advised to stay home as record rainfall turns city streets into raging rivers.
2023-09-08 13:57
Detroit Lions shock reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs as 2023 NFL season gets underway
The National Football League's 2023 regular season got underway with a shocking result as the Detroit Lions defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs 21-20 at the Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.
2023-09-08 12:54
Nanjing scraps home-buying curbs in China's latest property boost
BEIJING Nanjing has eliminated curbs on home buying, the first big Chinese city to do so, as policymakers
2023-09-08 12:52
Hong Kong's heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro
By Tyrone Siu and Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) -Torrential rain deluged Hong Kong on Friday leading to widespread flooding
2023-09-08 11:58
Mets raise money for looming Shohei Ohtani free agency in the best way
The Mets are auctioning off the video board panel Shohei Ohtani broke but it'll have to go for big money to help pay for a contract offer for the two-way star.
2023-09-08 11:57
Ongoing neglect in New Jersey's state-run veteran nursing homes allowed Covid-19 to spread 'virtually unchecked,' DOJ investigation finds
Veterans' constitutional rights continue to be violated in two of New Jersey's state-run veterans nursing homes after a lack of basic hygiene and infection control in the facilities allowed Covid-19 to spread "virtually unchecked" in the pandemic's early days, according to a Justice Department report released Thursday.
2023-09-08 11:46
Mookie Betts injury update could hand Ronald Acuña NL MVP
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffered an injury in Thursday's game against the Marlins. Here are the latest updates.
2023-09-08 11:19