Liverpool Boss Slot Banned After Everton Drama As VAR Controversy Erupts
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Liverpool Boss Slot Banned After Everton Drama As VAR Controversy Erupts

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban from the Football Association following his red card in the match against Everton. Slot was dismissed for approaching referee Michael Oliver on the pitch after the 2-2 Premier League draw at Goodison Park on February 12. He accepted the charge and was also fined £70,000. The ban means Slot will be absent from the touchline for Liverpool's home fixture against Newcastle and the subsequent match against Southampton on March 8. However, he will be permitted to resume his touchline duties for the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Paris St-Germain on March 5. Liverpool assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was also disciplined, receiving a two-game ban and a £7,000 fine. Both clubs faced financial penalties, with Liverpool fined £65,000 and Everton £50,000 for failing to control their players during the heated […]

Radio Host Fired After Making Offensive Comments On Women's Football
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Radio Host Fired After Making Offensive Comments On Women’s Football

An Australian radio presenter has departed from Triple M following controversial comments about the national women's football team that sparked widespread criticism. Marty Sheargold made remarks on air comparing the Matildas players to "year 10 girls" and suggesting their matches were boring. Despite issuing an apology Wednesday, Sheargold did not return to his usual time slot. Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Triple M's parent company, announced that Sheargold and the station had "mutually part ways." In his apology, Sheargold acknowledged the severity of his comments, offering a "sincere apology to the Matildas and the broader organisation." SCA's chief content officer Dave Cameron stated the company "takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously" and that its programming "should align with the standards and expectations of its audience." The controversy began during Sheargold's Monday afternoon show when he interrupted a sports […]

Teen Undergoes Rare Surgery To Remove "Parasitic Twin" Growing From His Stomach
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Teen Undergoes Rare Surgery To Remove “Parasitic Twin” Growing From His Stomach

Doctors in Delhi have successfully performed a remarkable surgery on a 17-year-old boy to remove a "parasitic" twin attached to his abdomen. Parasitic twins are extremely uncommon developmental anomalies where an underdeveloped conjoined twin relies completely on the host twin for survival, occurring in fewer than one per 100,000 births. The teenager had fully formed extra limbs, a pelvis, and external genitalia—weighing nearly 15kg—protruding from his abdomen. The parasitic structure was sustained by a chest artery and remarkably could sense pain, touch, and temperature changes. Dr. Asuri Krishna, who led the surgical team at Aiims hospital, described the case as particularly challenging due to the patient's age. "Only 40-50 cases of parasitic twins have been documented in world medical literature and, in those cases, the surgery had been attempted on children," he told the BBC. With limited medical precedent, the […]

Parents Who Prayed Instead Of Giving Insulin Jailed After Daughter Dies
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Parents Who Prayed Instead Of Giving Insulin Jailed After Daughter Dies

The parents of an eight-year-old diabetic girl in Australia have each received 14-year prison sentences for manslaughter after denying her insulin for nearly a week, resulting in her death. Elizabeth Struhs was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2019, requiring daily insulin injections. Her parents belonged to a religious group called The Saints, which rejected medical treatment in favor of faith healing. She died from diabetic ketoacidosis at her Toowoomba home near Brisbane in January 2022. Her father Jason Struhs and mother Elizabeth Struhs were among 14 people convicted of manslaughter last month. The Saints' leader Brendan Stevens received a 13-year sentence, with the Queensland Supreme Court judge describing him as a "dangerous, highly manipulative individual." Eleven other members received sentences ranging from six to nine years. Stevens and the girl's father had faced murder charges but were convicted of […]

BP Abandons Green Dreams For Oil Profits As Investors Demand Cash
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BP Abandons Green Dreams For Oil Profits As Investors Demand Cash

BP has announced a strategic shift away from renewable energy investments to focus on expanding oil and gas production. The energy giant revealed its new direction Wednesday following pressure from investors disappointed by its underperforming profits and share price compared to competitors. BP plans to increase oil and gas investments by approximately 20% to $10bn yearly, while cutting previously planned renewables funding by over $5bn. This shift mirrors similar moves by Shell and Equinor, who have also scaled back green energy plans, coinciding with President Trump's pro-drilling stance. CEO Murray Auchincloss stated BP had "fundamentally reset" its strategy to prioritize shareholder returns. The company will be "very selective" about future investments in energy transition businesses, reducing funding to between $1.5bn and $2bn annually. Despite climbing earlier, BP's share price fell 2% following the announcement. Five years ago, BP established ambitious […]

Apple Unveils a Cheaper iPhone That Costs More
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Apple Unveils a Cheaper iPhone That Costs More

Apple introduced its latest entry-level iPhone, the iPhone 16e, featuring major upgrades and a significant price increase compared to its predecessor, the iPhone SE series. The new device incorporates the same AI-capable processor found in the standard iPhone 16 lineup released last fall. This chip enables features like text and audio summarization, dynamic emoji creation, and enhanced Siri functionality. The phone also comes with improved battery life and camera capabilities. These enhancements come with a substantial price adjustment, as the iPhone 16e starts at $600 - a 40% increase from the previous iPhone SE's $430 price point. While more expensive than before, it remains $200 cheaper than the base iPhone 16 model. The device will hit stores on February 28, with pre-orders beginning Friday. The pricing strategy reflects Apple's challenge in balancing market expansion with profit margins. Forrester Research analyst […]

Trump Plans To Give 20% Of DOGE Savings Back To Americans
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Trump Plans To Give 20% Of DOGE Savings Back To Americans

President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to redistribute savings from Elon Musk's government efficiency initiative, suggesting 20 percent go to American citizens and another 20 percent toward reducing the federal debt. At the Future Investment Initiative Summit in Miami Beach, Trump highlighted the significant savings that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) identified, stating, "The numbers are incredible, Elon. So many billions of dollars... hundreds of billions." The proposal follows DOGE adviser James Fishback's suggestion of a "DOGE dividend." Fishback, CEO of Azoria, outlined in a memo on X that each tax-paying household could receive $5,000 if the task force achieves its projected $2 trillion in savings by July 2026. In response to Fishback's proposal on X, Musk indicated he would "check with the President." However, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has revised his initial $2 trillion savings estimate, […]

Teen Sensation Andreeva, 17, Shocks Swiatek In Dubai Quarters
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Teen Sensation Andreeva, 17, Shocks Swiatek In Dubai Quarters

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has made history at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in a stunning 6-3 6-3 quarter-final victory. At just 17 years old, Andreeva becomes the youngest player ever to reach the tournament's semi-finals. The match, lasting one hour and 36 minutes, saw Andreeva demonstrate remarkable resilience. Despite falling behind 3-1 in the second set, she mounted an impressive comeback, winning five consecutive games to defeat the five-time Grand Slam champion from Poland. Andreeva's victory sets up a semi-final clash against either Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan or American Sofia Kenin. After the match, Andreeva acknowledged her pre-match nerves, referencing their previous encounter in Cincinnati last year where Swiatek emerged victorious. "I just told myself that I played great and I just need to continue to play aggressive and go for my shots," she […]

Trump Calls Zelensky A Dictator While PM Backs Ukraine Leader
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Trump Calls Zelensky A Dictator While PM Backs Ukraine Leader

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Donald Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian leader. During a Wednesday evening call, Starmer supported Zelensky's decision to suspend elections during wartime, comparing it to Britain's actions in World War Two. Trump had earlier criticized Zelensky, claiming he "refuses to have elections" and has done a "terrible job." Ukraine suspended elections after Russia's invasion, with Zelensky's term originally set to end in May 2024. Starmer, who plans to meet Trump in Washington DC next week, aims to discuss a "US backstop" to deter future Russian aggression. The Prime Minister has expressed willingness to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, with Western officials suggesting fewer than 30,000 land troops would be involved. The proposal includes using drones and intelligence aircraft to monitor Ukrainian cities, infrastructure, […]

El Chapo’s Son and Top Lieutenant Captured in Major Sinaloa Cartel Raid
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El Chapo’s Son and Top Lieutenant Captured in Major Sinaloa Cartel Raid

Mexican military forces have arrested José Ángel Canobbio ("El Güerito"), a significant figure in the Sinaloa drug cartel, in Culiacán. Officials identify him as the right-hand man of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. The arrest coincides with the Trump Administration's designation of the Sinaloa cartel and seven other Latin American criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). The other designated groups include the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Gulf cartel, Northeast cartel, United cartel, New Michoacán Family, Tren de Aragua, and MS-13. Six of these organizations operate from Mexico. This designation comes amid intense pressure from the Trump Administration on Mexico to combat these groups and their fentanyl trafficking operations. Recently, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum negotiated a one-month delay on proposed 25% US duties on Mexican imports. Canobbio faces charges from a Chicago federal […]

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