China has approved the construction of what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, stoking concerns about displacement of communities in Tibet and environmental impacts downstream in India and Bangladesh. The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, could generate three times more energy than the Three Gorges…
Jill Dehnert, group publisher of lifestyle brands at Vox Media, announced today that Talia Baiocchi has been promoted to general manager of Eater, PS (formerly Popsugar), Punch, and Thrillist. In this role, Baiocchi will be responsible for developing the business of those brands, with a primary focus on growing sponsorships across platforms. Baiocchi was previously…
“Growing Up Chrisley” star Chase Chrisley got a dose of reality Thursday … he was thrown in the slammer for allegedly slapping a bar manager in Georgia earlier this week. Chase, the son of TV stars turned convicted criminals Todd and Julie Chrisley, was booked Thursday into the Fulton County Jail for simple battery, according…
Burt, the giant crocodile that featured in hit Australian comedy Crocodile Dundee, has died. Crocosaurus Cove, an aquarium and exhibition space in Darwin, Australia, where Burt was housed, announced the news on social media, saying that the crocodile “passed away peacefully” and was “estimated to be over 90 years old”. Allow Instagram content? This article…
The Kansas City Chiefs might have the edge on the gridiron in Super Bowl LIX (Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX) as a 1.5-point favorite over the Philadelphia Eagles. But recent trends also suggest that they’ll have the edge in the uniform game, too. As the designated home team for Super Bowl LIX, the…
Prince William has finally given his estranged brother Harry the first public nod in years, sharing a rare glimpse into a touching childhood moment with his baby brother. In his upcoming documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, set to air on ITV, William took a trip down memory lane when their late mother, Princess…
A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to…
Police have charged a man who allegedly sent multiple threats and sexually explicit messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark over social media with stalking. The man, 55-year-old Michael Lewis from Texas, was arrested on Sunday at a hotel in Indianapolis, the city where Clark’s team Indiana Fever is based. Law enforcement officials identified messages sent…
FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside a Capital One Bank in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 12, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it was suing Capital One for misleading consumers about their savings account interest rates and “cheating” them out of more than $2 billion in interest….
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Stock markets across Europe have gained ground. The FTSE 100 in London is up by 0.4%. Here are the opening snaps from across the rest of Europe: EUROPE’S STOXX 600 UP 0.1% GERMANY’S DAX FLAT FRANCE’S CAC 40 UP 0.2%; SPAIN’S…
