Following a low-key announcement late last year, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron now has a PC release date. It’s soon: the stylish anime slasher hits Steam on September 2. El Shaddai received mixed reviews at launch, mostly because it’s quite weird and some people can’t cope with that. The […]
Daily Archives: August 18, 2021
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A newspaper editor friend of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was hit Wednesday with state cyberstalking charges in New York, seven months after Trump pardoned him in a similar federal case just before leaving office By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press August 18, 2021, 7:43 PM • 4 […]
The quake, which struck the southwest of the country, left at least 2,189 dead and more than 12,268 injured, the country’s civil protection agency said Wednesday. Search and rescue efforts are being hampered by a lack of resources and by heavy rains, which have caused mudslides that blocked roads in […]
Mark Wray was working at the concession stand of a movie theater when the pandemic lockdowns hit last year. The movie theater shut down, and he lost his job. But instead of looking for another low-wage job, Mr. Wray sought a different path. He found a program teaching basic technology […]
Is there anything vegetarian cooking can’t do? Whether it’s sweet and spicy tofu larb, an aromatic toor dal with whole boiled peanuts or the beautiful simplicity of a pile of roasted brussels sprouts, vegetarian cooking offers seemingly endless combinations of flavor profiles and textures — enough to satisfy any type […]
William and Kate with Prince Philip insetted. Shutterstock (3) Gone, but never forgotten. Prince William and Duchess Kate are grateful for the outpouring of support the royal family has received in the months since Prince Philip died in April. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank you for your kind […]
As more consumers consider the environmental impact of dairy produce, a California start-up is using fungi to make a protein it says is ‘molecularly identical’ to the whey in cow’s milk. The lab-made substance from Perfect Day can be used to make ice cream, cheese and other creamy delights. While […]
Manchester City have officially unveiled their ground-breaking new third kit for this season, but the design has all but removed their club badge from the front. Puma, who have also put together City’s two other strips, opted to take a leap into the unknown for their latest creation and have […]
Best-paid woman: Emma Walmsley, boss of British drugs giant Glaxosmithkline Fat cat pay at blue-chip firms fell last year amid pandemic belt-tightening – but bosses still bagged millions. The typical FTSE 100 chief executive received £2.7m in 2020, according to new research. That was down from £3.3m the previous year […]
The Washington Post was condemned over a story calling the Taliban’s use of social media ‘strikingly sophisticated,’ while claiming that the group’s internet presence did less to incite violence than Donald Trump did. In a story published Wednesday, reporters Craig Timberg and Christiano Lima praised the Taliban’s online tactics – […]
Playtech shareholders reject a £152m takeover bid for its financial trading arm By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:18 BST, 18 August 2021 | Updated: 22:28 BST, 18 August 2021 Playtech shareholders have rejected a £152m private equity bid Playtech shareholders have rejected a £152m private […]
A federal judge on Wednesday threw out Trump administration approvals for a large planned oil project on Alaska’s North Slope, saying the federal review was flawed and didn’t include mitigation measures for polar bears. US district court judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage, in a 110-page ruling, vacated permits for ConocoPhillips’ […]
Liberty coach Walt Hopkins told his players at the morning shootaround that they were facing a “must-win” game. They got the victory, thanks to a big fourth-quarter rally. Betnijah Laney scored 17 points, including the go-ahead basket from the top of the key with 17.6 seconds left, to lift the […]
Ben Affleck was photographed taking his three kids, including Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9, as well as his mom, Chris, to the California Science Center, three days after his 49th birthday. Ben Affleck, 49, had a special family outing on Aug. 18 and showed off his sweet bond […]
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro looks on as he adjusts his protective face mask during a ceremony launching a program to expand access to credit at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 19, 2020. REUTERS/Adriano Machado//File Photo BRASILIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is blocking social […]
In an emotional speech, Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat tells of the anger, grief and rage felt by veterans at the “abandonment” of Afghanistan. The foreign affairs committee chairman, who served in Afghanistan, said President Biden’s comments about the Afghan military were “shameful”. And he revealed that the health secretary had […]
In a story published August 17, 2021, about a lawsuit seeking to overturn provisions of a new Arizona abortion law, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of an anti-abortion group source: abcnews.go.com
CM Punk at his WWE peak. WWE The last time CM Punk wrestled a full match was January of 2014. In the time since, Punk has become a successful comic book writer, an unsuccessful UFC fighter, and has developed an acting career. Now, it looks like he’s making a return […]
The Irish Naval Service is keeping the 350ft Russian spy ship under observation. The ship named ‘Yantar’ has served in the Russian Navy since 2015. It is operated by Russia’s secretive Main Directorate of Underwater Research – which controls many of Russia’s special mission submarines. The vessel carries extensive surveillance […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — More than 30 people were unaccounted for Wednesday in North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred unleashed heavy rains and dangerous conditions. Allison Richmond with Haywood County Emergency Management confirmed that 35 people were missing in the western part of the state. She did not provide additional details. […]