Michael Collins and John Fritze USA TODAY Published 4:56 PM EDT Apr 17, 2019 WASHINGTON – Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has no plans to withdraw his name from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve board, even though he apparently doesn't have the votes to win confirmation by the Senate, according to a published report. Cain, the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he was "very committed" to going through the vetting process as the White House decides whether to formally nominate him for the position. "The president asked me one simple question…He said, ’Would you consider doing this if you make it through the process?’ I said yes. Didn’t hesitate,” Cain told the paper during an interview at his office in suburban Atlanta. President Donald Trump announced on April 4 that he intended to nominate Cain for the Federal Reserve position, … [Read more...] about Herman Cain: Ex-presidential candidate won’t withdraw Fed nomination
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Why does parking make people so damn angry?
Between Brexit chaos and a black hole the size of three million planet Earths you’d think some people would have enough to worry about. But it’s often the small things that cause the biggest reactions. This occurred to me this week as a man who appeared to be on the brink of spontaneous combustion screamed at me through his car window: “You’re an ignorant cow of hell!” Three times he said it. The triple declaration gave me time to ponder the semantics of the insult. Fair play, it was a corker. And I’m not entirely unused to the rantings of male strangers. As a female who expresses an opinion on Twitter, it comes with the territory. But this one was even better than: “You’re a pathetic Prosecco Princess who is destined to be single until the end of time!” (I didn’t even consider that an insult. Bubbly and freedom for eternity? What could be better? And certainly an option the poor wife of my relentlessly misogynistic … [Read more...] about Why does parking make people so damn angry?
NTAs 2019: Ant and Dec win Best Presenter for the EIGHTEENTH time
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly claimed the award for Best TV Entertainment Presenter at the National Television Awards on Tuesday evening, despite Ant's well documented absence from TV for much of the year. Accepting their prize via. link from the Britain's Got Talent auditions - in his first TV appearance since his drink-drive arrest in March - Ant admitted he 'didn't really feel he could accept' the award, and went on to praise his presenting partner Dec for holding down the fort during his break. It came in an awards show which also saw Bodyguard and Emmerdale come out on top with two awards each, while Peaky Blinders won the coveted Best Drama, and This Morning scooped Best Daytime for the ninth year in a row. They did it! Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly claimed the award for Best TV Entertainment Presenter at the National Television Awards on Tuesday evening, despite Ant's well documented absence from TV for much of the year He said: 'This is a genuine shock … [Read more...] about NTAs 2019: Ant and Dec win Best Presenter for the EIGHTEENTH time
Critics are divided over ‘Vice’ starring Christian Bale as Dick Cheney
Reviews are in for Vice – and critics have been left thoroughly divided by the comedy-drama chronicling Dick Cheney's quest to become America's most powerful vice president. Starring Christian Bale as Cheney, Amy Adams as his wife Lynn Cheney, Steve Carell as Donald Rumsfeld and Sam Rockwell as George W Bush, it marks the third time Bale and Adams have acted together on the big screen, after American Hustle (2013) and The Fighter (2010). Coming from The Big Short director Adam McKay, Vice has drawn comparisons to the Wall-street-themed comedy-drama in style, though Vice's tone failed to convince several reviewers. Join Indpendent Minds For exclusive articles, events and an advertising-free read for just £5.99 €6.99 $9.99 a month Start your free trial Get the best of The Independent With an Independent Minds subscription for just £5.99 €6.99 $9.99 a month Start your free trial Get the best of The Independent … [Read more...] about Critics are divided over ‘Vice’ starring Christian Bale as Dick Cheney
Strictly Come Dancing 2018, Blackpool week live: Faye Tozer’s fiery paso doble tops scoreboard
17 November 2018 • 7:48pm Strictly's Blackpool special sees eight surviving pro-celebrity couples take to Tower Ballroom floor Talking Strictly: subscribe to The Telegraph’s new podcast with Debbie McGee and friends Ballroom Bulletin: sign up to our Strictly newsletter, your essential weekly companion Auto update On Off 7:45PM Charles and Karen's samba He's bringing a taste of Brazil to Blackpool. Pool party setting, celebratory feel and he's shaking it with his six-pack out. Not nailing the bounce action in the hips and knees. Misses his timing mid-routine but sky-high performance levels and spot-on musicality. Messy but spicy. Party time and he ends the routine draped in streamers. Music: 'La Bamba' by Connie Francis. Judges’ verdict: Bruno says "King Charles the First of samba, indistinguishable from the professionals, you're born to do it". Craig says "reminds me of my pool … [Read more...] about Strictly Come Dancing 2018, Blackpool week live: Faye Tozer’s fiery paso doble tops scoreboard