Category: Around The World
South African Paralympian Pistorius Denied Parole Decade After Murdering Girlfriend
March 31, (THEWILL) – Oscar Pistorius, a former Paralympics star and convicted murderer, has been denied parole after seeking early release from prison, a decade after killing his girlfriend. The former South African athlete has, so far, served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his then-girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day in 2013 and […] The post South African Paralympian Pistorius Denied Parole Decade…
Newsom creates political organization to oppose GOP policies in red states
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Campaign, Campaign for Democracy, Gavin Newsom, News, red states, State Watch 0 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has launched an organization to oppose GOP policies in strongly Republican states to push back against policies that those states have implemented. Newsom said in a video he tweeted on Thursday that he is creating a group called Campaign for Democracy to oppose “authoritarian leaders” who are “directly attacking our freedoms in state after state.” The video shows clips of Republican…
Biden administration approves California’s electric truck mandate
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s authority to set its own regulations requiring manufacturers to speed up the sales of electric trucks in the state. California has said that it will require an increasing percentage of trucks sold in the state to be electric from 2024 through 2035. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington and Vermont have also adopted California’s truck standards. A…
Mama June Asks for Prayers in Wake of Daughter’s Cancer Diagnosis
The Shannon family has a couple of understandable asks. Earlier this week, we learned that Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell has been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma, which is “a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland,” according to the National Cancer Institute. Cardwell is only 28 years old. According to TMZ, she started chemotherapy in February….
Christine Brown Slims Down, Shows Off Figure in Alluring Purple Top
Christine Brown isn’t just feeling good these days. She’s also looking very, VERY good. The veteran Sister Wives star shared a couple new photos on Instagram this week, both of which showed off her svelte figure… … and both of which were also meant to help promote products produced by Plexus Worldwide. Look at these great products, Christine Brown is saying here. She spends a…
UPDATE: Flo Rida Speaks Out After 6-Year-Old Son Is Hospitalized From Five-Story Apartment Window Fall
Flo Rida speaks out after his six-year-old son was hospitalized in the ICU. The rapper’s son, Zohar Dillard, was seriously injured after falling five stories from a Jersey City apartment building, as per The Shade Room. 5th-floorThe incident reportedly occurred three weeks ago. RELATED: Flo Rida’s 6-Year-Old Son Severely Injured, In ICU After Five-Story Fall From Apartment Window #njmornings 6-year old son of rapper @official_flo hospitalized…
‘Shocked’ Donald Trump Speaks Out After 34-Count Indictment Filed Against Him In Stormy Daniels Case
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Alvin Bragg, Around The World, arraigned, Court, Crime, district attorney, Donald Trump, hush money, Lawyer, Manhattan, News, president, President Trump, Stormy Daniels, Trump, trump arrested, trump charged 0 After being officially indicted by a grand jury, former president Donald Trump has responded to charges he was allegedly involved in a hush-money scheme during his 2016 presidential campaign after being hit with a 34-count indictment in the Stormy Daniels case. Trump called the indictment “political persecution” and accused Democrats of being “crooked.” Trump Maintains Innocence After 34-Count Indictment Handed Down For 2016 Hush-Money Scheme…
Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole quitting federal politics
OTTAWA—Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is quitting federal politics. O’Toole, pushed out as leader by his own MPs last year, said he will resign his seat as MP for Durham at the end of the spring session of Parliament. O’Toole was first elected in 2012 under the last Conservative government, in a byelection to replace a cabinet minister who had quit during a spending scandal….
Rogers takeover of Shaw to go ahead as Ottawa approves one of biggest corporate takeovers in Canada’s history
The federal government has approved a key licence transfer needed for Rogers and Shaw to close their $26-billion deal. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that his department has approved the transfer of wireless licences from Shaw to Videotron, which has a side deal to buy Shaw’s Freedom Mobile division. “The message I hear from Canadians is we pay way too much for telecom services and…
Songwriter behind John Farnham’s hit You’re The Voice dead, aged 76
One of the songwriters behind John Farnham’s 1986 hit song You’re the Voice, Keith Reid, has died at the age of 76. The lyricist and co-founder of British group Procol Harum “died suddenly on 23 March 2023, in hospital in London”, the band announced recently on their website. “He had been receiving cancer treatment for the past couple of years,” the statement said. READ MORE:…
Oscar Pistorius denied parole because he hasn’t served ‘minimum detention period’
South Africa’s parole board has denied early release for disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of murder in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the lawyer for her parents told CNN on Friday. “I can confirm that the parole board has made the decision, parole has been denied and they will be convening in a year’s time to consider Oscar Pistorius for parole…
Wizkid tells fans to listen to Davido’s ‘Timeless’
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, AKA Wizkid, has urged his followers to listen to Davido’s new album, ‘Timeless. Wizkid made the call in a post on his Instagram page on Friday. Davido finally dropped his much-awaited album, ‘Timeless.’ on Thursday after his 6 months social media break, following the death of his son, Ifeanyi. The album which contains 7-track has been trending on most music…
Proposed protest against Tinubu at White House has no merit – APC
Mr Oyakhilome Bello, APC United States National Youth Leader, says the call by some individuals to protest the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as President-elect on April 3 in the U.S has no merit. Bello, who is also the Deputy Director North America Youth Wing Campaign Council, said this in a statement on Friday. He described as baseless, the protest against Tinubu’s emergence by some…
Who is Jonathan Leder?
PHOTOGRAPHER Jonathan Leder has made a name for himself with his unique style his to his work. More recently he has been in the headlines having to address claims of releasing pictures of models without their consent. Reuters Leder’s old fashioned style makes his work stand out in the digital age[/caption] Who is photographer Jonathan Leder? Jonathan Leder – born and raised in New York…
Putin’s puppet Lukashenko warns Russian tyrant will trigger nuclear World War 3 if he faces defeat in Ukraine
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Global politics, News, Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine war, World News 0 VLADIMIR Putin’s ally Alexander Lukashenko has issued a chilling warning to the West saying the Russian tyrant will spark a nuclear World War 3 if he faces defeat in Ukraine. The dictator said that Russia, which is already sending tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus could also send intercontinental nuclear missiles there as well, if necessary. AP The Belarusian President said Russia will use “the most…
Gisele Fetterman says she faces the same ‘vicious attacks’ that Meghan Markle, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jill Biden do as...
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Gisele Fetterman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jill Biden, John Fetterman, Meghan Markle, Political Spouse, Politics 0 John Fetterman and Gisele Fetterman have been married for 14 years and have three children. Nate Smallwood/Getty Images In an Elle op-ed, Gisele Fetterman detailed the scrutiny she experiences as a politician’s wife. When her husband, John Fetterman, sought treatment for depression, she faced “vicious attacks.” She wrote that her experience resembles that of Meghan Markle, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jill Biden. Gisele Fetterman says…
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Barca Secure Spot In Women’s UCL Semi-Finals After 5-1 Win Against Roma
March 29, (THEWILL) – Barcelona Femeni triumphed with a commanding 5-1 victory against Roma Femminile in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals at the Spotify Camp Nou, on Wednesday. The Catalan team secured their spot in the semi-finals with the win and will face either Lyon or Chelsea in the semis. Barca’s coach, Jonathan Giraldez, […] The post Barca Secure Spot In Women’s UCL Semi-Finals…
Oloyede, Ishola, Others Intervene In Egba Muslim Leadership Tussle
March 29, (THEWILL) – Prominent indigenes of Egbaland, Ake, Abeokuta and Ogun State have intervened in the suspension of the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Saad Bamgbola. The community leaders, on Wednesday, appealed to the entire Egba Muslim community to sheathe their swords on the consequent suspension of the Egba Chiefs, who took part in […] The post Oloyede, Ishola, Others Intervene In Egba Muslim…
Sanders, Mullin get in back-and-forth over Vermont senator’s net worth during hearing
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Bernie Sanders, HELP committee, Markwayne Mullin, Millionaires, Net Worth, News, Senate 0 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, got into a heated-back-and forth with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Wednesday over Sanders’s net worth as the panel questioned Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. “I take offense to the chairman pointing out that all CEOs are corrupt because they’re millionaires. … It’s bothering to me because, Mr. Chairman, you yourself…
WATCH: Lawmakers get in shouting match outside House floor over gun control
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Gun Control, gun rights, House, jamaal bowman, Nashville school shooting, News, Thomas Massie 0 Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) got in a heated shouting match about gun control as lawmakers left House votes on Wednesday evening. The exchange came in the wake of a shooter killing three nine-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday. Bowman, a former middle school principal, left votes telling reporters with a booming voice…
Farrah Abraham Talks to Sophia About Posting Feet Pics, Gets SO Gross
Recently, Farrah Abraham has encouraged her daughter’s edgy makeover, earning real praise from people who are usually her critics. But that doesn’t mean that Farrah has turned over a new leaf. We all know that Farrah has delved into the world of online sex work — livestreams and more — to capitalize on her fame. There is, of course, nothing wrong or shameful about sex…
Lala Kent: I Caught Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss In Bed Together!
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Featured, Raquel Leviss, Tom Sandoval, Vanderpump Rules 0 It’s been almost a month since we learned about the Tom Sandoval-Raquel Leviss affair, and amazingly, it seems there’s still plenty of tea to spill. Yes, every day brings some new development in the ongoing drama that fans have dubbed “Scandoval.” Today, for example, Raquel dropped her restraining order against Scheana Shay, a move that many people are taking as an indication that Leviss was…
Chloe Bailey Reflects On Judgement Around Her Embracing Sexuality: ‘It Was Killing Me, To Be Honest’
Newsbreak 2 months ago in Around The World, Celebs, chloe, chloe bailey, Chloe Bailey criticism, Chloe Bailey too sexy, Chloe X Halle, Featured, In Pieces, sexuality, womanhood 0 As Chloe Bailey gears up to release her debut solo album, she’s taking a moment to acknowledge all the backlash she’s received for embracing her sexuality in the public eye. Her Initial Self-Doubts Came From Venturing Out On Her Own The “In Pieces” singer dished on the matter during a new interview with PEOPLE, and she started by looking back at when she dropped her…
Shooting Victim Michael Hill Worked At Covenant School For 14 Years, Family Reveals
Michael Hill was more than a custodial janitor at the Covenant School Audrey Hale targeted on Monday (March 27.) In a recent statement, his family gave more insight into the man who gave 14 years to the school. Hill was one of six victims, including three 9-year-olds and two staff members, who died after Hale opened fire in the school. Mike passed away from his…
Accused TTC killer was on probation for Toronto sex assault; had been ordered into mental health counselling
The man accused of stabbing 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes to death in Keele subway station had been released by an Ontario court judge on a probation order for several offences, including sexually assaulting a Toronto woman, less than two weeks prior, newly-obtained court records show. Those court records also show the now 22-year-old Jordan O’Brien-Tobin has been ordered by GTA judges to attend counselling for his…
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Sydney renter blindsided by real estate ad
Just days after Sydney IT professional Ankit Mehta was forced to vacate the rental unit he and his wife were living in, he says he was blindsided by a real estate advertisement that left him stunned and angry. With a nationwide rental squeeze deepening, Mehta and his wife were bracing for a hike to their rent when their yearly lease came to an end last…
GTA cop’s sex assault conviction tossed over delay caused by judge’s extended vacation
An appeal court has thrown out a sexual-assault conviction against Durham police officer Jack Stelwagen due to a delay mainly caused by the extended vacation of the semi-retired trial judge. Stelwagen, then 43, was convicted in 2020 of sexually assaulting a woman in her mid-20s while he was off duty, and was later sentenced to 12 months in jail. He was granted bail shortly after,…
Union boss John Setka’s estranged wife accused of plotting to kill him
The estranged wife of Victorian union boss John Setka has been charged with trying to obtain a gun to shoot her husband. Police allege 46-year-old former lawyer Emma Walters tried to obtain a gun through a third party and made threats to kill. She has been charged with incitement to commit conspiracy to murder the Victorian construction union boss. READ MORE: Pope Francis hospitalised for…
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 12 Series launch: Live Vivid with stunning design, impressive features
The launch of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 12 Series in Nigeria was a highly anticipated event, and it certainly did not disappoint. Hosted by Popular Voice coach Benneth Ogbeiwi, the event was attended by guests, including Xiaomi retail and channel partners, tech influencers like MissTechy, Eric Okafor and Valor reviews, celebrity influencers Alex Unusual, Groovy mono, David Jones, amongst others. The atmosphere was electric, with an…