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EuronewsBrazil judge withdraws €3 million from Elon Musk's X and Starlink accounts to pay for fines
In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.
- The Telegraph
Taylor Swift’s endorsement backfires on Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris appears to have backfired, according to a poll.
- People
“Emily in Paris”' Ashley Park Says Performing Topless Scene Was Like Living Out 'Every Actor's Worst Nightmare' (Exclusive)
Park's character, aspiring singer Mindy, performs at the iconic Parisian cabaret Crazy Horse in the Netflix series' fourth season
- The Telegraph
Piano teacher poured bleach on partner and tried to sever his penis after being refused sex
A pianist poured bleach over her partner and almost severed his penis when he refused to have sex with her, a court heard.
- Reuters
Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose 'lesser evil'
Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S. President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights. Asked about the U.S. presidential election on his flight back to Rome from Singapore, the pope said not welcoming migrants is a "grave" sin, and likened having an abortion to an "assassination". He said U.S. Catholics would have to "choose the lesser evil" when they vote in November, without elaborating.
- Hypebae
Natasha Zinko SS25 Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Natasha Zinko came to London Fashion Week with a message: "Nature messes with me, I don't have any...
- The Independent
North Korea inadvertently gives away location of nuclear weapons facility with pictures of Kim Jong-un visit
State media images of Kim Jong-un visiting a uranium enrichment plant did not include its location. But analysts say tell-tale features in the photographs are a ‘close match’ to a particular site near Pyongyang
- The Independent
‘Clearly chicken you weirdo’: People respond to JD Vance sharing video he claims shows migrants grilling cats
The “gotcha” footage posted online by Vance may not be the slam dunk he apparently hoped it would be
- The Guardian
Inside Japan’s biggest prison: home to yakuza… and hundreds of old men
More than one in five prisoners in Fuchū jail is 65 or over – and younger inmates get care qualifications to look after them
- SETHLUI.COM
Wong Mei Kee: Charcoal roast pork so juicy & crunchy it sells out in 3 hours
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- Hello!
Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck is so adorable as she celebrates incredible milestone in rare photo
Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck celebrates her first birthday. See beautiful photo.
- South China Morning Post
China's homeowners are rushing to pay off mortgages early as outlook on the economy dims
Li Wen, a human resources director at a state-owned enterprise in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, paid off an outstanding 200,000 yuan (US$28,170) on her home loan ahead of schedule in January, soon after she received her annual bonus at work. The 36-year-old had been repaying her loans, totalling 600,000 yuan, in advance for the past few years, even after the interest rate was reduced to 4.3 per cent from the original 5.39 per cent following a few rounds of rate cuts since last year. "Depositing th
- HuffPost
Bill Maher Goes Big With Trump Prediction: 'I Have The Credibility For This'
"I'm going to make this a very momentous night with a prediction," the "Real Time" host promised.
- Fortune
Protecting a billionaire CEO costs millions. Here’s how the world’s biggest companies measure up
Tech companies pay huge security costs to protect their leaders against attacks and kidnappings.
- Hello!
Prince William and Princess Kate join King Charles with unexpected birthday message to Prince Harry
Prince William and Princess Kate joined King Charles in marking Prince Harry's 40th birthday with an unexpected message. Discover more here...
- SETHLUI.COM
Lor Mee 178 (卤面178): Michelin Plate $5.50 lor mee with crispy shark nuggets
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- People
Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Toned Abs in Stylish White Turtleneck Crop Top While Out and About in L.A.
The singer and actress recently returned from the Toronto International Film Festival
- INSIDER
The US Army put on a sudden show of force out on the far edge of Alaska to send the message it can as Russia and China partner in the Pacific
The 11th Airborne Division led efforts to deploy artillery and over 130 soldiers to the far tip of Alaska as US rivals conducted massive naval drills.
- The Independent
Kamala Harris just gave her first solo interview as the presidential nominee. Here’s what we learned
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the economy, gun control, and reaching undecided voters
- Associated Press
87 and hobbled, Pope Francis goes off-script in Asia and reminds world he can still draw a crowd
It was the farthest trip of his pontificate and one of the longest papal trips ever in terms of days on the road and distance traveled. With half of East Timor’s population gathered at a seaside park, Francis couldn’t help but oblige them with a final good night and languid loops in his popemobile, long after the sun had set and the field was lit by cellphone screens. “How many children you have!” Francis marveled to the crowd of 600,000, which amounted to the biggest-ever turnout for a papal event as a proportion of the population.