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Workers lured from India paid $1.20 per hour for years: Suit
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:38:02 -0400
A lawsuit says workers from marginalized communities in India were lured to New Jersey and forced to work more than 12 hours per day at ultra-low wages to help build a Hindu temple
UN diplomats: Martin Griffiths to be UN humanitarian chief
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:10:02 -0400
Diplomats say longtime U.N. official Martin Griffiths has been selected by the secretary-general as the new U.N. humanitarian chief
2 Texas deputies killed, city worker wounded in attack
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:55:32 -0400
Authorities say a man shot two West Texas sheriff’s deputies dead and critically wounded a city employee while answering a dog complaint
UN envoy: Iraqis must ensure integrity of October elections
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:20:21 -0400
A top U.N. envoy is urging Iraqis to uphold the integrity of “all-important national elections” in October
Prosecutor: 3 soldiers charged with sending guns to Chicago
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:28:00 -0400
A federal prosecutor in Tennessee says three soldiers have been charged in connection with the transfer of dozens of firearms to associates in Chicago
Appeals court overturns conviction in racial slur case
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:21:31 -0400
The conviction of a retired U.S. Air Force officer who used a racial slur while speaking to a Black store clerk and Black customer has been overturned by a federal appeals court
Montana landmarks named for Confederate leader questioned
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:12:15 -0400
Multiple groups have asked the federal government to rename three Montana geographic features currently named after a Confederate Civil War leader and proponent of slavery
Police: Man killed 6, self after he wasn't invited to party
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:48:16 -0400
Police say a man who fatally shot six people at a Colorado birthday party before killing himself was upset after not being invited to the weekend gathering thrown by his girlfriend’s family
2 California police officers fatally shot within 24 hours
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:38:34 -0400
Authorities say two California police officers were shot and killed and a third was wounded within 24 hours this week in two separate incidents
Prosecutor plans to seek death penalty in spa shootings
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:16:49 -0400
A man accused of killing eight people in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage businesses has been indicted on murder charges in two counties
Sony could be making way for high-end APS-C mirrorless with discontinuations
Wed, 12 May 2021 02:36:49 +0000
Rumors of a new A6700 or A6900 are circulating while Sony removes some APS-C cameras from its listings.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim release date, news and what to expect
Wed, 12 May 2021 02:10:55 +0000
Will the Dyson V12 Detect Slim be overshadowed by the V15 Detect's cleaning prowess?
Where to buy PS5: all the latest restock updates
Wed, 12 May 2021 01:27:49 +0000
We're bringing you daily updates on where to buy PS5, with all the latest restock information from top retailers in the US, the UK and Australia.
Instagram bio gets dedicated pronoun section
Wed, 12 May 2021 00:50:58 +0000
The Facebook-owned social media platform is rolling out changes to its bio section, adding a pronoun field.
EOFY 2021: tech deals to expect from Australia’s end of financial year sales
Wed, 12 May 2021 00:31:29 +0000
Get ready to save a packet with tax-time deals, coming soon with the end of the 2020-21 financial year.
Top insurance firm will stop reimbursing ransom payments for French ransomware victims
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:15:18 +0000
AXA has updated its cyber insurance policies in France and the company will no longer reimburse ransom payments.
Overwatch 2 gameplay livestream coming on May 20
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:24:47 +0000
A two-hour livestream later in May will showcase the changes coming to Overwatch 2's multiplayer.
Best ecommerce platforms in 2021: website software for an online store
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:10:33 +0000
Do you launch your business on eBay or do you choose a dedicated ecommerce package? We help you decide.
Intel’s new gaming laptop CPUs outperform AMD Ryzen 5000 in first benchmarks
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:49:04 +0000
Intel's own benchmarks suggest Tiger Lake-H is the top dog for gaming performance
Best WordPress hosting of 2021
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:30:56 +0000
We’ve picked out the best providers for whatever your managed WordPress needs might be.
Tuchel keen to avoid transfer rows at Chelsea
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:30:00 BST
Thomas Tuchel has vowed not to let disagreements over transfer targets sour relations at Chelsea in the same way they did during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.
Levante comeback leaves Barca's title hopes in tatters
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:25:00 BST
Barcelona's title hopes were dealt a massive blow after they twice blew the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante.
New dates announced for postponed 2021 Rugby World Cup
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:02:00 BST
New dates for the postponed 2021 Rugby World Cup have been announced, with the women's tournament now to be held in New Zealand from October 8-November 12 2022.
Jordan Abdull signs new three-year Hull KR deal
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:18:00 BST
Half-back Jordan Abdull has signed a three-year contract extension which will keep him at Hull KR until the end of 2024.
Salah calls on world leaders to stop violence
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:45:00 BST
Mohamed Salah has called on world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to "do everything in their power" to stop the violence and killing of innocent people.
Motherwell reward fans with free season ticket renewal
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:10:00 BST
Motherwell will reward season ticket holders with a free renewal for the next campaign.
Ole: Man Utd must strengthen to challenge City
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:30:00 BST
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed plans are afoot for Manchester United to strengthen before trying to hit the benchmark set by Premier League champions Manchester City.
Djokovic loses cool in Rome rain as Norrie wins I Konta knocked out
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:11:00 BST
Novak Djokovic lost his cool during his second-round victory at the Rome Masters as Britain's Cam Norrie stayed on course for a potential showdown with the world No 1 with another confidence-boosting win.
How Pep rebooted possession game
Tue, 11 May 2021 20:00:00 BST
Speaking to Pep Guardiola in the summer, he was reflecting on the arrival of long-time confidant Juanma Lillo, the celebrated ideas man he had once moved to Mexico just to work with, as his new assistant.
Leicester beat Man Utd to hand Man City title
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:51:00 BST
Leicester breathed life into their Champions League qualification bid with a 2-1 victory at Manchester United which confirmed Manchester City as Premier League champions.
Madonna Dotes On Her Twins, 8, While Watching Son David’s Soccer Game From The Sidelines
Wed, 12 May 2021 02:36:12 +0000
Madonna played attentive soccer mom at son David's game and made it a family affair, bringing along her eight-year-old twins and her boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams, 27.
Sharon Stone, Bette Midler & More Stars Have Hilarious Reactions To ‘Bennifer’s Reunion: ‘WTF’
Wed, 12 May 2021 01:58:28 +0000
Celebrities took to social media to either respond to or repost news about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Montana getaway and reported rekindled romance.
LeBron James’ Daughter Zhuri, 6, Shows Off Her Epic Dance Moves In New TikTok Video
Wed, 12 May 2021 01:27:20 +0000
LeBron James' children have serious talent, and not just at hoops. His daughter Zhuri fearlessly led her family in a TikTok dance session where she showed off her killer moves.
‘Teen Mom 2’ Recap: The Possibility Of Surgery ‘Scares’ Leah After Doctors Find A Tumor
Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:49 +0000
The possibility of surgery had Leah Messer on edge during the May 11 episode of 'Teen Mom 2'. Especially because she didn't have medical insurance.
A-Rod Seemingly Shades Ben Affleck When Asked About J.Lo’s Rekindled Romance
Wed, 12 May 2021 00:21:02 +0000
After the end of their four year romance, Alex Rodriguez seems to be dissing how Jennifer Lopez has reunited with her ex fiance Ben Affleck for a romantic Montana getaway.
Candace Cameron-Bure: Lori Loughlin’s In The ‘Full House’ Group Chat & Doing ‘Good’ After Prison Stint
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:46:06 +0000
Candace Cameron Bure says Lori Loughlin is in the 'Full House' group chat and doing 'good' after her prison release following the college admissions scandal.
Maisie Williams Is Unrecognizable With New Blonde Hair & Eyebrows Next To Taylor Swift At BRIT Awards
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:24:30 +0000
Maisie Williams stopped to pose with Taylor Swift at the BRIT Awards and turned heads with her blonde hair makeover and stylish outfit.
‘High School Musical’ Star Joshua Bassett Addresses His Sexuality After Calling Harry Styles ‘Hot’
Tue, 11 May 2021 23:22:27 +0000
It's a basic fact that Harry Styles is a very sexy and good looking man. 'HSM' star Joshua Bassett has now found himself discussing his sexuality after calling Harry 'hot' in a recent interview.
Brody Jenner Teases Kristin Cavallari’s Return To ‘The Hills’: Her ‘Energy’s Unlike Anybody Else’s’
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:58:02 +0000
Kristin Cavallari made a dramatic return to 'The Hills' this season and her co-star Brody Jenner was thrilled to reunite on-screen with his ex.
‘RHOA’s Falynn Guobadia Breaks Silence On Ex Simon’s Engagement To Porsha Williams
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:08:35 +0000
Falynn Guobadia took to Instagram to share a statement about how she's 'healing' in the midst of her pending divorce from Simon Guobadia after he announced his engagement to Porsha Williams on May 10.
Margot Robbie Has Chewed DC's Ear Off About Doing a Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy Movie
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:20:50 PDT
Harley Quinn actress Margot Robbie says she's been pitching Poison Ivy in the DCEU to Warner Bros. for a long time, and she'll 'keep pestering them' until it happens.
Robert Downey Jr. Shares Sneak Peek at Netflix's Sweet Tooth
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:02:50 PDT
Marvel star Robert Downey Jr. explains why he made the jump to DC for Netflix's Sweet Tooth adaptation.
Leslie Jones Better Be the Villain If Zack Snyder's Justice League 2 Ever Gets Made
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:36:45 PDT
Leslie Jones says she wants to play 'the worst villain' in a sequel to Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Norman Lloyd Dies, Hollywood Legend and St. Elsewhere Star Was 106
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:06:44 PDT
Veteran actor, producer, and director Norman Lloyd has passed away after working in show business for nearly a century.
LL Cool Jason Raps 'Mamma Said Chop You Now' in the Merkins' New Horror Parody Video
Tue, 11 May 2021 16:07:16 PDT
The Merkins' latest horror-themed video is a parody of LL Cool J's 'MamaSaid Knock You Out' performed by LL Cool Jason (Voorhees) released For Mother's Day.
The Protege Trailer Brings Big Action with Maggie Q, Michael Keaton & Samuel L. Jackson
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:49:05 PDT
Lionsgate has released a new trailer for the action flick The Protege from director Martin Campbell.
The Flash Movie to Rebuild Tim Burton's Gotham City?
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:48:22 PDT
Tim Burton's Gotham City will reportedly be recreated in The Flash for Michael Keaton's return as Batman.
Cereal Monsters Unite for Monster Mash Breakfast This Halloween to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:05:02 PDT
General Mills is bringing their iconic Cereal Monsters together for a new Monster Mash cereal.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Honest Trailer Gets Brutally Honest About MCU TV Shows
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:01:09 PDT
Screen Junkies has released an Honest Trailer for the MCU's most recent Disney+ show, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Thor: Love and Thunder Heads to New York This Summer for One Week of Filming
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:16:25 PDT
Production on Marvel sequel Thor: Love and Thunder will film in New York for one week sometime this summer.
