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Maldives to enhance security for tourists after stabbings

The Maldives government plans to increase security for tourists after suspected Islamic extremists stabbed three foreigners in the Indian Ocean nation By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press February 7, 2020, 9:51 AM 2 min read COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Maldives government plans to increase security for tourists after suspected Islamic extremists stabbed three foreigners in […]

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Former NBA player Garbajosa revitalizes Spanish basketball

Sports / En Sound Media

MADRID — A former NBA player who first got into basketball because it was the only sport with shoes big enough for him has been leading Spain to its most successful era in the sport. Jorge Garbajosa, known as the “Garbage Man” when he played for the Toronto Raptors, has helped revitalize Spanish basketball since

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Andrew Yang’s Improbable Run Is Strangest to the People Who Worked for Him

Politics / En Sound Media

When the Democrats do eventually pick a nominee and reflect on this process, the rise and staying power of Mr. Yang in this race — outlasting some governors and senators, drawing money and interest far longer than most people expected him to — will offer a clear lesson: In a campaign of maximum anxiety and

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Credit Suisse says CEO Thiam resigns amid spying scandal

Finance / En Sound Media

Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam says he is resigning after nearly five years on the job, acknowledging that a spying scandal caused “anxiety and hurt” and tarnished the reputation of the top-drawer Swiss bank February 7, 2020, 9:47 AM 3 min read GENEVA — Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is resigning after nearly five years

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Jeremy hunt calls for public inquiry into NHS after baby deaths

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Hunt said ‘why do these mistakes appear to be repeating themselves?’ The former health secretary has called for an inquiry into the safety of NHS maternity services following reports of avoidable baby deaths in hospitals. Jeremy Hunt told the Independent the inquiry should investigate if the safety of

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Phillip Schofield comes out as gay

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Image copyright Gett TV presenter Phillip Schofield has revealed he is gay, after 27 years of marriage to his wife Stephanie Lowe. The 57-year-old made the announcement via a statement posted on his Instagram story. “Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud,” he wrote. “Yes, I am feeling pain

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Ex-Thomas Cook staff adapting to railway life with GWR

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Sian Pike Image caption “I really loved getting up at 2am,” remembers former cabin manager Sian Pike When Thomas Cook collapsed, thousands of employees suddenly found themselves without a job – but 30 of them have been fast-tracked for new jobs on trains after Great Western Railway (GWR) made a plea for cabin

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Australia fires: Couple risk their lives to save animals

World / En Sound Media

Last November a firestorm swept over the Australian town of Wytaliba, killing two residents. Wildlife carers, Gary Wilson and Julie Willis decided to stay in their small wooden house, with the animals they have spent years rescuing. The couple found themselves inundated with dozens of the kangaroos that they’d saved in the past, as the

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Five Places to Visit in Oakland with Fantastic Negrito

Travel / En Sound Media

Oakland, known as “The Town” in local parlance, is often defined by its differences from San Francisco across the bay. But the city — birthplace of the Black Panther movement — is a bubbling caldron of creative energy worth exploring on its own. Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, better known as Fantastic Negrito, is an Oakland-based musician

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Sagstrom has 1-stroke lead after 2 rounds at LPGA’s Vic Open

Sports / En Sound Media

First-round leader Madelene Sagstrom held a one-stroke lead over American rival Ally McDonald after two rounds of the LPGA’s Vic Open February 7, 2020, 9:57 AM 3 min read BARWON HEADS, Australia — First-round leader Madelene Sagstrom held a one-stroke lead over American rival Ally McDonald after two rounds of the LPGA’s Vic Open. The

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