A British plumber’s act of kindness is being recognized all over the world after he fixed a terminally ill 91-year-old woman’s broken boiler — and didn’t charge her a thing. After James Anderson finished this particular job, the woman’s daughter shared the receipt with his heart-melting message: “no charge for this lady under any circumstances.” …
Read moreApple pulls Quartz news app from its China store after Hong Kong coverage
The news organization Quartz, which has been covering the Hong Kong protests in depth, recently found its app unavailable from Apple’s app store in China. Quartz received a notice from Apple on September 30 that said the app was being removed “because it includes content that is illegal in China,” according to a Quartz spokeswoman….
Read moreFor the first time, there are fewer wealthy Americans than Chinese
For the first time, fewer Americans than Chinese rank among the top 10% in global wealth, a study found.In the U.S., 99 million people are in the top 10%, compared with 100 million in China.China’s strong economic growth and property market has helped boost wealth in that country.In a first, people in China who rank…
Read more1,556 more migrant families were separated under Trump than previously known
New York — The government told a federal court on Thursday that more than 1,500 migrant families were forcibly separated by U.S. authorities before the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy was fully implemented, meaning a total of at least 4,300 families were separated before a judge ordered officials to halt the controversial practice. Complying with…
Read moreCourt blocks plan to deny visas to would-be immigrants who can’t afford health insurance
Washington — A federal judge in Oregon blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a sweeping plan to deny visas to would-be immigrants based on their inability to show they could pay for health insurance or medical costs in the U.S. Through a temporary restraining order, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court in Oregon blocked the…
Read moreWestfield London launches sustainable design competition
Westfield London is collaborating with the Royal College of Art to launch a sustainable design competition to promote local talent. The ‘Future Fashion’ competition is looking to discover emerging creatives in London who are prioritising sustainability to be featured in an exhibition celebrating sustainable fashion and design in the shopping centre later in the summer….
Read moreF1 rolls out new Aston Martin Safety and Medical cars
Formula 1 has signed a multi-year partnership with Aston Martin that will see the prestigious British manufacturer join Mercedes-AMG as a supplier of the sports’ official Safety and Medical Cars. In a first for F1, both the manufacturers will alternate the supply of their special vehicles at each Grand Prix in 2021. Aston Martin has…
Read moreVIDEO: Being The Elite – Valentine's Day
Video — This week on Being The Elite — The cold open — Almost three solid minutes of The Good Brothers, naked, talking about unspeakable things they want to do to The Young Bucks and Anderson’s grandmother. The Elite — The Bucks were shown taking reference photos for the upcoming AEW video game. Footage was…
Read moreLars Sullivan no longer with WWE
Lars Sullivan is no longer with WWE. WWE officials have confirmed that Sullivan, real name Dylan Miley, is no longer with the company. PWInsider first reported the story, noting he was released from the company last month. Miley had not been seen on WWE television since last fall, when he made his return to the…
Read more‘Not many people I can depend on in F1’ – Verstappen
Max Verstappen has been giving an insight into the behind-the-scenes world of Formula 1, and how it can be a very lonely place at times. Some of the latest generation of drivers including George Russell, Alex Albon and Lando Norris have forged strong friendships while competing in junior championships that have survived the transition to…
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