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- The Independent
OJ Simpson’s official cause of death revealed
The disgraced former NFL star previously revealed he had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last year
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Google files motion for summary judgment in U.S. ad tech case
Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the advertising and search company of anticompetitive practices in the online advertising marketplace. The government, which filed the ad tech lawsuit in January 2023 along with eight states, accused the company of abusing its dominance of the digital advertising business and argued that it should be forced to sell its ad manager suite. Google’s online advertising network, which includes ad manager, brought in 12% of the company’s revenue in 2021.
- Hello!
All about Jill Dando's former fiancé Alan Farthing and his royal connection
The BBC documentary The Murder of Jill Dando delves into the death of the famous BBC broadcaster. But did you know her former fiancé Alan Farthing has a connection to the royal family?
- Autoblog
Kia EV9 GT performance three-row SUV to be revealed next year
Kia EV9 GT will be the high-performance version of the three-row electric SUV, and it will be shown next year with around 600 horsepower.
- Cover Media
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Benny Blanco opens up about falling for Selena Gomez
The songwriter and record producer has revealed he realised he had feelings for the Lose You to Love Me singer during a recording session. The pair had known each other as friends and collaborators for nearly a decade before they started dating in June last year. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Thursday, Benny admitted he "was the last one to know" he was in love with Selena. "It's crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time,…”
- The Canadian Press
Spence has two goals and assist, Canada thumps Czechia 6-0 at U18 hockey worlds
VANTAA, Finland — Malcolm Spence had two goals and an assist as Canada thumped Czechia 6-0 in a penalty-filled affair Friday at the world men's under-18 hockey championship. Tij Iginla also had two goals and Carter George made 26 saves for the shutout Gavin McKenna had a goal and two assists and Carson Wetsch also scored as Canada improved to 2-0. Captain Porter Martone had three assists. Czech starting goaltender Jakub Milota allowed four goals on nine shots before being replaced by Bretislav V
- The Independent
Trump VP candidate Kirsti Noem makes shocking admission she shot pet dog she 'hated'
In her new book, due to be released next month, the South Dakota governor described the dog as ‘less than worthless’ and also claimed to have also killed a ‘nasty and mean’ goat
- Sacramento Bee
California oversight agency ask: Why is insurance commissioner absent from hearings?
That request came during a hearing on the state’s insurance issues.
- The Canadian Press
Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid. Friday's report from the government showed that prices rose 0.3% from February to March, the same as in the previous month. It was the third straight month that the index has run at a pace faster than is consistent with the Fed's 2% infla
- Associated Press Videos
Weekly demonstration held in Sanaa, Yemen in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Tens of thousands of Yemenis joined a recurring Friday demonstration in Sanaa in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators were seen chanting slogans while holding Palestinian and Yemeni flags, machine guns and placards. (AP video by Maas Alzekri)
- The Independent
‘God’s Misfits’ murder victims ‘did not have gunshot wounds’ as cause of death remains unclear
Paul Grice, latest suspect to be charged with murder, told investigators he was involved in ‘burial’ of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley
- The Independent
Expert describes devastating effects of bird flu as traces of virus are found in fifth of US milk
The disease has been detected in dozens of herds in eight states
- HuffPost
At Columbia, Pro-Israel Crowd Yells ‘Go Back To Gaza!’ At Pro-Palestinian Students
The incident occurred after a group of Christian nationalists marched outside the campus, which is the site of a pro-Palestinian student encampment.
- Sacramento Bee
Bill to ban NDAs in legislative talks fails. Why its author calls the vote ‘inconsistent’
Asm. Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, blamed the bill’s death on a “rushed process.” Earlier in the day she voted for a bill without public amendments.
- Variety
Pauly Shore ‘Was Up All Night Crying’ After Richard Simmons Said ‘I Don’t Approve’ of Biopic, Asks for Meeting as ‘You Haven’t Even Heard the Pitch’
Pauly Shore wrote on Instagram that he was “up all night crying” after Richard Simmons continued to publicly distance himself from the biopic on his life that Shore is attached to star in. Furthermore, Simmons revealed on his social media platforms that he’s talking to film studios about making his own biopic. “I just read …
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Trilateral labor panel rules in favor of Mexico in mine case
A labor panel under the trilateral trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada has ruled in favor of Mexico, which argued the agreement did not have the jurisdiction to review alleged labor rights violations at a mine in the country, Mexico said on Friday. The U.S. had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights abuses at a Grupo Mexico mine in the central state of Zacatecas. Mexico argued the USMCA trade pact did not apply, as the issues at the mine had been occurring since before the pact went into effect in 2020.
- The Independent
Randall Emmett directs John Travolta film under pseudonym following scandal
The producer and director is credited as Ives on his new film, ‘Cash Out’
- Yahoo Sports
Roger Goodell sees 18-game schedule, Presidents' Day weekend Super Bowl in NFL's future
Fans could finally get their wish and have the day after the Super Bowl be a holiday.
- Investor's Business Daily
Nasdaq Leads Rally; Snapchat Stock Soars On Big Surprise
Google stock soared after parent-company Alphabet reported its earnings results. This footwear stock rallies more than 10% after the company raised earnings guidance.
- The Independent
King Charles shares ‘positive’ cancer news as Palace releases heartwarming photo with Camilla
Doctors ‘remain positive about the King’s continued recovery’