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Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords
LONDON (AP) — Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has landed on the gilded wood and plush red benches of Britain’s House of Lords.Parliament’s upper chamber is in the spotlight after former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson was forced to resign as a member of the Lords because of his friendship with the late sex offender.
The episode has emboldened critics who say the unelected house is antiquated, undemocratic and far too slow at punishing bad behavior by its members. Supporters say the chamber of more than 850 members-for-life who sport the... Read More
Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's VinÃcius in Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.“I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,” the 20-year-old Argentina forward said on X.
The Champions League playoff game at Benfica's Stadium of Light was halted for nearly 10 minutes on Wednesday after the referee initiated the anti-racism protocol.
Benfica showed support for Prestianni on Thursday, with the Portuguese club claiming that Madrid players who said they heard... Read More
Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors opened on Wednesday two new investigations into potential sex abuse crimes and financial wrongdoings linked to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of millions of files of the millionaire financier and convicted sex offender, and called on possible victims to come forward.Paris prosecutor Laurence Beccuau said the investigations are seeking to use the files released by the U.S. administration, media reports and new complaints that are being filed.
“All that data … some will shed light on others to be able to get a well-informed,... Read More
Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Hockey is the top Winter Games sport among gamblers, but curling with its sliding stones, spirited sweeping and cheating allegations has surprised oddsmakers.Bettors are showing significant interest in the quirky sport, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics.
“There’s definitely a stronger curling-hockey split than what was expected,” said Chris Pearce, a senior trader at Caesars Sportsbook.
It's expected that the handle — the total amount wagered — on this Olympics will far exceed that of the 2022... Read More
5 Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026
Portfolio diversification might sound like a chore, but it’s worth the effort in 2026, given how dominant the artificial intelligence trade was last year. Without some smart diversification, your “just fine” investment portfolio from 2025 may be vulnerable in 2026.“Investors don’t have to think there’s an AI bubble to be concerned about the concentration risk that AI has wrought,” says Morningstar Indexes strategist Dan Lefkovitz. “Concentration … leaves investors holding a market portfolio less diversified than in the past—by stock, sector, and... Read More
Top Stories
- Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords
- Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva
- Gisèle Pelicotâs memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
- Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
- Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing
- Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
- Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
- Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files
- FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
- Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
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- Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's VinÃcius in Champions League game
- Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics
- US star Mikaela Shiffrin darts to early lead in women's slalom at Milan Cortina Olympics
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