UAW shuts down Ford's biggest plant; Stellantis talks resuming
By Joseph White and Abhirup Roy DETROIT U.S. auto workers are expected to return to talks with Chrysler
2023-10-12 18:23
OnlyFans star Elle Brooke passes out after asking Dillon Danis to choke her
Cameras have captured the moment OnlyFans star Elle Brooke passed out, after requesting that Dillon Danis 'choke her out'. Danis was at a warmup event for his fight against Logan Paul this weekend, when the model asked him to put her in a chokehold. Gripping her tightly around the neck, she appeared to fall to the floor as people around rushed to help - however, she insisted she was fine. "Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs!", she told everyone. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-10-12 18:22
The islands that went from whale hunting to whale watching
The remote Azores archipelago used to be known for its whale hunting. These days, however, it's better known for whale watching -- and is officially one of the most sustainable places on the planet to see the animals.
2023-10-12 18:22
He stopped at a gas station for a chocolate bar and Gatorade. Then he was gunned down
Alexander Lara Delgado's mother lost her only child on the early morning of January 7, awoken by a phone call that her son had been shot after his car was struck by another at the gas station and an altercation ensued. The happy, lovable and outgoing teen left behind both parents, four half-siblings on his dad's side and two stepsiblings.
2023-10-12 18:17
Pete Davidson shares VHS tapes ‘secret’ with Jimmy Fallon, fans 'hope he makes billions'
Comedian and actor Pete Davidson revealed his quirky hobby on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
2023-10-12 18:16
When will 'House of Villains' drop? Release date, time and how to watch E! Entertainment show starring notorious reality TV alums
'House of Villains' promises a power-packed showdown between contestants equally adept at backstabbing and manipulating to get what they want.
2023-10-12 17:52
Chinese officials urge calm after Evergrande fears reportedly spark small bank run
Fears that Evergrande's debt woes are spreading into the wider financial industry have sparked a run on a regional bank in northern China, multiple state media outlets have reported.
2023-10-12 17:51
Futures rise as Treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data
Futures for Wall Street's main stock indexes rose on Thursday as Treasury yields eased, while investors looked forward
2023-10-12 17:51
Billy Connolly says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’
Billy Connolly mocks misguided reports of his “demise” in an extract from his new autobiography. The Scottish actor and retired stand-up comedian, nicknamed “The Big Yin”, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013. Parkinson’s is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Often, the disease can become more severe over time. During an interview published in September, it was revealed that Connolly had suffered “a couple of serious falls” and once broke his hip as a result of deteriorating balance. He also expressed having difficulties with walking. Despite these growing physical challenges, the What We Did on Our Holiday star clearly maintains a positive outlook about his health. In his new memoir, Rambling Man: Life on the Road, Connolly clarifies that he doesn’t feel “close to death”. “You see, reports of my recent demise have been greatly exaggerated,” he states in an extract shared with The Telegraph. “There was a week a few years ago where on Monday I got hearing aids, Tuesday I got pills for heartburn, and Wednesday I received news that I had prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease. But despite all that, I never ever felt close to dying.” Connolly also writes about his feelings of comfort when in a cemetery, and how he reliably makes an effort to attend funerals. He recalls his manager being bewildered by his commitment, telling him: “Billy – even if you haven’t seen someone for 25 years and they die in another country you’ll jump on a plane.” “I just like to see people off,” the comic explains. “It’s important to me. Boys from school. Apprentices from the Clyde. Welders. It’s a bit like a school reunion. Seeing all the people from that place and time – that world I was once part of.” Five years after his diagnosis, Connolly retired from his stand-up career due to the increasing difficulties of the illness, and has previously offered insight into the realities of living with Parkinson’s. Though he said he does not feel close to dying yet, he has spoken with his wife, psychologist Pamela Stephenson Connolly, about the message he’d like on his gravestone when the time comes. He wrote: “I was thinking I’d like: ‘Jesus Christ, is that the time already?’ on mine, but my wife Pamela was shaky about it, so we settled on ‘You’re standing on my balls!’ in tiny wee writing.” Rambling Man: Life on the Road is out now. Read More Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk Sir Billy Connolly unveils four new drawings for sale Prince William reveals he can’t handle overly spicy food or he’ll ‘start sweating’ Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk How to get rid of bedbugs: Signs and symptoms amid threat of UK invasion Dawn O’Porter: ‘I fantasise about the other side of menopause’
2023-10-12 17:49
Middle East growth to recover in 2024 but structural issues to weigh - IMF
By Rachna Uppal DUBAI Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to accelerate
2023-10-12 17:48
Popular Italian jockey Frankie Dettori reverses decision to retire from horse racing
Frankie Dettori isn’t done with horse racing just yet
2023-10-12 17:45
Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
Kamaru Usman will face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event of UFC 294, after replacing Paulo Costa on 10 days’ notice. Usman, who reigned as welterweight champion from 2018 until 2022, will make his middleweight debut in the bout, which pits him against one of the most dominant prospects in mixed martial arts. Swedish-born Russian Chimaev is 12-0 as a professional with 11 stoppage wins. The match-up was confirmed on Wednesday (11 October), when Costa revealed that he would need two elbow surgeries this week, having already undergone one two weeks ago. As such, the Brazilian is out of UFC 294, which takes place in Abu Dhabi on 21 October. The 32-year-old’s withdrawal was the second by a Brazilian in the space of two days; on Tuesday (10 October), Charles Oliveira withdrew from the main event of UFC 294 due to a severe cut over his right eye. Oliveira was due to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in a rematch – 12 months after the Russian submitted him in the same venue in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski, who holds the featherweight title, is stepping in to replace Oliveira and contest his own rematch with Makhachev, who narrowly outpointed him to retain the lightweight belt in February. Usman, 36, last fought in March, suffering a decision loss to Leon Edwards while challenging for the welterweight title, which Edwards took from the Nigerian-American with a brutal head kick last August. Chimaev, 29, last fought in September 2022, submitting Kevin Holland in Round 1. Chimaev was originally set to face Nate Diaz on that occasion but missed weight, leading the card to be altered on short notice. Diaz instead fought and submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Usada ends UFC partnership over ‘untenable’ Conor McGregor situation Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year
2023-10-12 17:27
