Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Shooting for the 25th official Bond instalment started at Pinewood Studios in April An explosion which injured a crew member on the set of the new James Bond film will not be formally investigated, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said. The crew member “sustained a minor injury” in […]
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Setting itself apart from other great American sports teams, the U.S. women’s soccer team is embracing a front-line role in social justice causes even as it savors a fourth world championship. The players are now world leaders in the push for gender equity in the workplace, having sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for equal pay
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Tom Steyer, the California billionaire who toyed with the idea of a Democratic presidential campaign before announcing in January that he would not run, has changed his mind and intends to enter the 2020 contest on Tuesday, according to multiple people who have been told of his plans. Word of a possible Steyer candidacy was
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The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Stocks are closing lower for a second straight day as investors try to gauge the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. A strong U.S. jobs report Friday dimmed investors’ expectations that the Fed would cut its benchmark interest rate by as much
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The end of the year is supposed to be a glorious break for me. I rarely take vacations that last longer than a few days (a habit to address another time), so the extended period off around the holidays is a dream. No responsibilities! No emails! Long stretches where I can binge-watch “Vanderpump Rules”! It’s
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If you thought the Fab Five of “Queer Eye” would want to take a breather after an action-packed Pride Month, well, think again. Netflix unveiled the trailer for the fourth season of “Queer Eye” on Monday. This time, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness are bringing their signature blend of style, sass
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Fed up with self-proclaimed “Instagram influencers” trying to snag free ice cream in exchange for a social media post, a Los Angeles small business owner has instituted a new rule: Influencers have to pay double. Joe Nicchi, owner of CVT Soft Serve in Los Angeles, had no qualms about sharing exactly how he felt about
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A group of congressional Democrats on Tuesday called on Facebook to delay the rollout of its new digital currency, Libra, until regulators have a chance to evaluate any potential risks to the global economy. Lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and the
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In the afterglow of the U.S. winning the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, team star Megan Rapinoe ended an on-field interview with a more personal celebration. “Just one thing,” she said, in the video below. “Happy birthday, Brian. I love you so much.” The shoutout to her older brother carried a history of heartbreak between
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Kris W. Kobach, a Republican who rose to national prominence among conservatives through his hard-line positions on immigration and voting rights, announced on Monday that he would seek the Kansas Senate seat held by Pat Roberts, who is retiring. Standing in front of a campaign banner that read, “Build the Wall,” Mr. Kobach, who recently
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