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One day, we may look back and dub this month in cable news history “the return of the pervert,” as CNN and MSNBC welcomed back commentators and contributors accused of sexual harassment or other carnal improprieties to their airwaves. Abusing their position to obtain sexual favors, exposing themselves, or racking up a years-long history of inappropriate comments to female guests and co-workers could not stand in the way of Leftists’ return to the class of punditry. Everyone from former Rep. Katie Hill (D, naturally, CA), to Jeffrey Toobin, to Chris Matthews have shaken off the muck of scandal and plunged into the ranks of cable news talking heads. Katie Hill’s “throuple” with a young staffer exploded into public view after the Daily Mail published photos of Hill and her then-husband pawing a woman roughly half her age. The power differential between Hill and the employee raised questions of sexual harassment in the age of #MeToo. Still, CNN not only invited Hill, who spent less … [Read more...] about OPINION: In Cable News, It’s Better To Be A Pervert Than A Conservative | The Daily Wire

Allan Saint-Maximin was seen handing over a Rolex to an unsuspecting fan who was waiting to grab a photo and autograph from the player. The Newcastle star helped his side to a 2-0 win over newly promoted Nottingham Forest at St James Park, and afterwards made one fan's day even better as he handed over an extremely expensive watch. The fan was seen waiting for the French winger to walk out of the stadium as he stood there with a French flag that had Saint-Maximin written across it. The 25-year-old shared the video of him gifting the watch to the fan on his social media channels, with the lucky man who was given the watch tweeting about his joy. Steve Dutton wrote: "I was the person who was gifted the watch from ASM, I was totally speechless. READ MORE: Fulham troll Liverpool and salty Jurgen Klopp with savage tweet about their own pitch "I thought he was coming to sign autographs and have pictures taken with the kids. I’m still in shock, I can’t thank @asaintmaximin … [Read more...] about Allan Saint-Maximin gifts Rolex watch to unsuspecting Newcastle fan after opening day win

N orway has drawn up plans to ration electricity exports in a move that has heightened fears of energy shortages in the UK and Europe this winter. The government in Oslo on Monday announced new rules limiting the sale of power to foreign countries as heatwaves threaten Norway’s hydroelectric power generation. Experts said the restrictions threatened the UK’s plan to draw power from Norway this winter via the North Sea Link - leaving electricity supplies more stretched and risking even higher bills for consumers. The National Grid has already revealed that the UK is set to be more dependent than ever on the Continent for power, with interconnectors expected to provide up to 5.7 gigawatts of electricity at peak times. About one quarter of that total – or 1.4 gigawatts – is set to come from Norway. Kathryn Porter, an energy consultant at Watt-Logic, said the proposed restrictions “put at risk the ability of Britain to import from Norway this winter”. “National Grid ESO needs to … [Read more...] about Norway threatens to ration electricity in fresh blow for UK and European energy supplies

One day, out of the blue, I received a telephone call from two marine biologists in Wales. As I recall, they said something like “Hello there, Dr. Austad. We are marine biologists who study clams that live a very long time. Would you like to collaborate with us to investigate how they do it?” As a biologist of aging who is perhaps best known for making a wager that the first 150-year-old person is already alive, I get a fair number of crank calls and emails from people who want to live forever—or already know how to live forever and just want my help in spreading the word.  Being polite in this case, I recall my answer was something like “Possibly. What do you mean by ‘a very long time’?” “Centuries.” I held the telephone away from my ear. It was a transatlantic call. Maybe I had misheard. “Sorry, I thought you said ‘centuries.’” “Yes, that’s right—centuries.” A few months later, two researchers from Bangor University sat in my office, telling me about the longevity of … [Read more...] about If a Clam Can Live to 500, Why Can’t We?

THE auctioneer raises his gavel and calls for final bids. My finger is poised over my mouse – one click and I could be the owner of a three-bedroom house. Then, to encourage a last offer, the auctioneer drops the amount he is asking for. “I’ll let you have it for another 500 – can I tempt you, internet?” he says. The winning bid comes in and the gavel falls. The whole thing takes less than six minutes. ­Welcome to the world of online property auctions . Here I take a look at all you need to know about buying at auction. MODERN-DAY AUCTIONS TODAY I am sitting at my desk, headphones in, watching the monthly SDL Auctions property auction on my computer screen. READ MORE ON MONEY HOME SWEET HOME We cut £11,000 off deposit for £217,000 first home - and you can do it too COMPUTER SAYS NO Mortgage warning as FOUR lenders to stop processing applications I am one of more than 1,000 people watching to see around … [Read more...] about Buying a house at auction is a real rush – here’s our tips for purchasing online

It is only when Viktoria Martsyniuk feels the soft, gloopy clay running through her fingers that she allows herself to think about what happened to her one awful night in March this year. The invading Russian soldiers had gone on the hunt for women to rape. She was one of their victims. “I like sculpting because it helps keep me calm,” she said. “It’s good to do things with my hands.” Before the war, if someone had told the 42-year-mother of two that she would one day be in therapy, she would have laughed. It is the kind of treatment people “with lots of money” do, she said, but thanks to the state of Ukraine they are paying for her to process the traumas that she endured when the Russian Army invaded her rural village near the city of Borodyanka, about 60 km outside Kyiv. Not only was she raped by 19-year-old Dania, a soldier the same age as one of her sons, but one of her neighbours  - the husband of the Russians’ second rape victim - was shot in front of her at point blank … [Read more...] about ‘I was raped in Ukraine by a Russian soldier – he was the same age as my son’

Manchester United should be shopping in Harrods, not Primark for players like Marko Arnautovic. I'm not surprised the fans kicked up a fuss about that and got the club to think again because Arnautovic is not good enough for United. I don't know what is going on at Old Trafford but they are making the same old mistakes time and time again in the transfer market. READ MORE: Wanda Nara's sexiest snaps as Icardi linked with Man Utd - topless on beach to shower pic The fans must be thinking: "What is going on here?" and you can't really blame them. They got beaten at home by Brighton and it was the same old story. You have to dominate midfield if you want to win football matches. But Scott McTominay and Fred aren't dominating anyone. I'm not being horrible but would Frank Lampard take those two them at Everton? I doubt it. You can have all the talent in the world up front but they will only be as good as the players you have behind you. The other problem is that while … [Read more...] about Erik Ten Hag’s Man Utd transfer targets are ‘Primark players’ says Paul Merson

For months, a small horror film called The Woods has sat on the 2016 movie schedule, notable only for being the latest feature from the up-and-coming genre director Adam Wingard (who made low-budget hits like You’re Next and The Guest ). Rumors began to build up around the project’s vague title and general plot ambiguity, and at last week’s Comic-Con the film was screened with an entirely new title: Blair Witch. It turned out Wingard’s film is a stealth sequel to The Blair Witch Project, that classic of indie horror and progenitor of the found-footage boom, and it’s due to hit theaters in September . Like many sequels or reboots, Blair Witch is easy to dismiss as a cynical bit of Hollywood moneymaking. It’s looking to cash in on nostalgia, trading on an established name even though the Blair Witch “franchise” (which amounts to just two movies, including a largely derided sequel) has been long dormant. But it’s also easy to see the appeal of The Blair Witch Project , … [Read more...] about What the New ‘Blair Witch’ Says About Hollywood Today

BLUE star Lee Ryan has told fans he is seeking professional help after armed police stormed a plane and arrested him last month. The Sun revealed officers entered the plane after complaints were made that he had been abusive to cabin crew and refused to sit when they would not serve him a drink. Last night, pop group Blue released a statement from the singer where he admitted: "I have always had my struggles with alcohol." In post headed "a note from Lee " the star, 39, explained he would be reducing his work schedule. It read: "Over the last few days, I have had a lot of time to think about my behaviour and how it affects people around me. "As it has been well documented I have always had my struggles with alcohol and often say or do silly things as a results of that, which in turn has caused problems for myself and those around me. "For that I want to apologise to everyone I have upset or offended." More on Lee Ryan ALL RISE … [Read more...] about Blue’s Lee Ryan says he’s seeking professional help after armed cops arrested him over flight drama

Not much is certain at Alpine these days, with veteran driver Fernando Alonso on his way out and Oscar Piastri not all that keen about taking his place. The Enstone team felt promoting their reserve driver was a formality after learning of the Spaniard's impending departure to Aston Martin . But the young Aussie is instead eyeing a move to McLaren , and the situation is likely to end with a court case as both teams feel they have valid deals with the F2 champion. Amid the madness, the one man they can rely on is Esteban Ocon . The Frenchman loves driving for a team from his homeland and is secured until the end of the 2024 season – so at least Alpine know who one of their drivers will be next year. But since the identity of his team-mate is not yet known, it is unclear exactly what his standing will be. The arrival of an F1 rookie in Piastri would have seen Ocon take on the role of team leader, tasked with helping to guide his less experienced partner. If he goes to … [Read more...] about Esteban Ocon backed to lead Alpine in 2023 amid ongoing Oscar Piastri uncertainty