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A strike called by the opposition in Venezuela has drawn only patchy participation after the socialist government threatened to seize businesses that closed. Mana Rabiee reports.
A strike called by the opposition in Venezuela has drawn only patchy participation after the socialist government threatened to seize businesses that closed. Mana Rabiee reports.
Britney Spears tries to get in touch with her sons "at least" once a month. The 42-year-old pop superstar has become estranged from Sean, 18, and 17-year-old Jayden in recent years but now an insider has claimed that things are getting slightly better after they moved to Hawaii with their dad Kevin Federline and she occasionally gets a response when she reaches out. A source told Us Weekly: "The boys can be cold, but they respond occasionally. She reaches out at least once a month. Sean Preston
Tom Pelphrey thinks being a parent is the "greatest thing" that has ever happened to him. The 41-year-old actor has 13-month-old daughter Matilda with former 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco and explained that there is "no way to understand" what becoming a father is like until it actually happens. Speaking on Sirius XM's 'The Jess Cagle Show', he said: "You realize there's no way to understand what it'll feel like until you get to feel it. It's wild. It's the greatest thing I've ever got to e
Dua Lipa "never thought" about being famous. The 28-year-old singer is one of the biggest pop stars in the world with a string of Grammys and BRIT Awards under her belt and as she prepares to launch her third album 'Radical Optimism' admitted that one of the biggest "dilemmas" she faces as a writer is knowing how much of her personal life to incorporate into her lyrics. She told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1: "I never thought of the idea of being famous. So it is interesting. As I'm growing in the
Jerry Seinfeld's children don't think he is funny. The 70-year-old actor - who has Sascha, 23, Julian, 21, and 18-year-old Shepherd with his wife Jessica - has amassed great success in comedy with his classic sitcom 'Seinfeld' but admitted he "doesn't want" his kids to think he is good and they are "used" to his jokes by now. He told E! News: "You don't want your kids to think you're that great. A lot of times if I try to be funny around them, they'll go, 'Is that one of your bits dad? Is that s
Insurer Allstate posted an upbeat first-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher premiums and stronger investment returns. Allstate's adjusted first-quarter swung to a profit of $5.13 per share in the three months ended March 31 from a loss of $1.30 per share in the year ago quarter. The company's consolidated premiums written for the quarter were at $14.29 billion, up 11.1% from the year-ago quarter.
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Charley GallayEmbattled kids TV creator Dan Schneider, who fell from grace at Nickelodeon in 2018 amidst reports that numerous members his staff has complained of his abusive behavior, has now filed a lawsuit against the creators of the explosive docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which included many allegations of Schneider’s misbehavior when it dropped in March. “Recently the docuseries Quiet on Set highlighted mistakes I made and poor judgment I exhibited during my time at Nic
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TORONTO, May 01, 2024--XTM Inc. ("XTM" or the "Corporation") (QB: XTMIF / CSE: PAID / FSE: 7XT) announced today that further to its application to the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") for a management cease trade order ("MCTO") to be imposed in respect of its delay in filing its audited annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, annual information form, and related certifications, all for the year ended December 31, 2023 (collectively, the "Annual Filings"), the
Empowering Future Leaders Alexis, a soon-to-be Pace graduate and State Farm Scholarship recipient, will be the first in her family to attend college. With her sights set on studying psychology at Santa Fe College, she reflected: “I want to be a therapist because I want to be that person that can help kids. Before I came to Pace, I didn’t have a counselor who helped me. Because I’ve went through so much in my life, I feel like I will be able to relate and better understand the challenges that gir
The “Uncut Gems” actor weighed in on the “nepotism baby” debate with an extremely on-brand response.
The stock market round-tripped big initial gains as AI plays such as Nvidia retreated. Carvana soared late on earnings.
Landfill sites along the coast could be leaking waste onto beaches and into the sea, say scientists.
The Independent has found six different misleading websites in candidates names which lead to an English language version of the official Russian government website
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Group Inc. (PGRE) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $47.9 million, or 22 cents per share, in the period. Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry.
The yen soared against the U.S dollar late on Wednesday, as market participants suspected Japan's monetary authorities were in the market to prop up the beleaguered currency. Market participants said the move happened right after the U.S. stock market close and after Fed Chair Jerome Powell wrapped up his press briefing.
At least nine cats across East Kilbride have gone missing and re-appeared 10 miles away in recent months.
The first Monday in May means it's Met Gala time. Here's how the party has evolved into a must-watch red carpet event