One man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a house fire killed three children. Another man with a long criminal record will serve seven years for shoplifting $391 of merchandise. The two sentences were handed down days apart in Platte County ear…
Dubai aiming to launch air taxi service by 2026
Visitors to Dubai usually make the Burj Khalifa one of their first stops: After all, as the world’s tallest building, the 830-metre skyscraper offers stunning views of one of the world’s wealthiest cities. From 2026, those vistas could include twin-rot…
Trump ends silence on Navalny but does not condemn Putin
Former US president Donald Trump has ended his silence about the reported death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny but only in reference to himself. “The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in ou…
German central bank expects weak growth to start 2024
The German economy’s weak performance will continue through the first months of the current year, the German Bundesbank central bank forecast in its latest monthly report published on Monday. Following a decline in gross domestic product (GDP) at the e…
Volkswagen makes ID.7 even more practical with new Tourer variant
Volkswagen has added to its flourishing line-up of ID electric vehicles with a more practical version of its ID.7 – the Tourer. It’ll join a small number of electric estate cars when it arrives in showrooms mid-2024, with a 605-litre boot bringing a re…
Body-builders beware: Too much protein damages arteries, tests show
Protein shakes are the elixir of choice for many of the world’s legions of lycra-clad gym bunnies and flexing tin-shifters: After all, a body needs protein for the repair and recovery of muscles and tissues. But there is such a thing as too much of a g…
Who is Oliver Glasner? New Crystal Palace boss replacing Roy Hodgson with ex-Prem star as No.2
By Mike Walters Oliver Glasner subscribes to the cult of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo because they have emptied the tank for 60 matches a year without losing their passion for football. And now Crystal Palace’s new head coach has finally been rel…
Mike Lindell whines after Christian bookstore bans him: ‘Every place in the country’
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell resorted to giving away his books for free after he said he was banned by Christian bookstores. During a Monday appearance on Steve Bannon’s War Room, Lindell encouraged the audience to buy products so they could receive his “…
Study: Vaping beats nicotine gum for smokers trying to quit
Whether it’s part of a New Year’s resolution or just following doctor’s orders, ditching cigarettes is easier said than done. And while nicotine gum has long been available to help soothe the withdrawal cravings, a quitter could be better off vaping in…
Volkswagen makes ID.7 even more practical with new Tourer variant
Volkswagen has added to its flourishing line-up of ID electric vehicles with a more practical version of its ID.7 – the Tourer. It’ll join a small number of electric estate cars when it arrives in showrooms mid-2024, with a 605-litre boot bringing a re…