Former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had hip replacement surgery after injuring herself while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. “Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend,” her spokesman Ian Kreger said in a statement. Pelosi, 84, was airlifted by the US military to a hospital in Germany after she tripped and fell while attending an official event on Friday. The California Democratic congresswoman was travelling with a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers to Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the…
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A lawyer for rapper Jay-Z has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs, of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, after inconsistencies emerged in her allegation. An Alabama woman, named in the legal action by the pseudonym Jane Doe, has accused the musicians of drugging and attacking her at a house party following the MTV Video Music Awards. She claimed she spoke with one celebrity at the party, though his representative said he was on tour at the time. Her father told NBC News he cannot recall driving five hours to pick her…
Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of high street fashion chain Mango, died in an accident on Saturday, according to the company. Spanish media reported the 71-year-old fell down a ravine to his death while hiking in a mountain range outside Barcelona. Andic was with his son and other family members when he fell, according to the El Pais newspaper, triggering a large emergency response. The Turkish-born businessman founded Mango in Barcelona in 1984 and the chain now operates in 120 countries. Forbes estimated Andic’s net worth to be $4.5bn. Mango CEO Toni Ruiz said in a statement: “His departure leaves…
Certain staples transcend trends in the ever-evolving fashion world, finding a permanent place in our wardrobes. Among these essentials, hoodies have carved a niche, offering unparalleled comfort and effortless style. But what elevates a simple hoodie into a statement piece? The answer lies in custom embroidery. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy the perfect blend of function and flair by combining the cozy appeal of hoodies with the personalized touch of intricate embroidery. Whether dressing for a casual outing or layering up for a chilly evening, embroidered hoodies deliver both style and versatility. As trends shift toward personalized fashion, their appeal continues…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the US presidential inauguration in January despite an invitation from Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the planning. China’s ambassador to the US is expected to attend and other officials from Beijing may also join him, the sources told the BBC’s US partner CBS News. CBS first reported on the unusual invitation – records indicate no foreign leaders have ever attended a presidential inauguration. “This is an example of President Trump creating an open dialogue with leaders of countries that are not just allies but our adversaries and our competitors…
Consulting firm McKinsey has agreed to pay $650m (£515m) to settle criminal charges related to its role in the US opioid crisis. The company “knowingly and intentionally” conspired with pharmaceutical firm Purdue Pharma to “aid and abet the misbranding of prescription drugs… without valid prescriptions”, according to the US Department of Justice. McKinsey faced charges of conspiring to misbrand a drug and obstructing justice. Prosecutors said it gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to “turbocharge” sales of OxyContin, a brand name for the painkiller oxycodone hydrochloride. McKinsey apologised in a statement, saying “we should have appreciated the harm opioids were…
A Florida woman was charged for threatening a US health insurance company by repeating words similar to those used by the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer. Briana Boston, 42, is accused of saying “Delay, deny, depose, you people are next” while speaking on a recorded line with a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative about a denied medical claim. Her words appeared to echo those written on the bullets that were allegedly used to kill healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The murder case has highlighted frustrations with the US healthcare system. Ms Boston was charged with threats to conduct…
Travis Kelce’s dad has revealed he’s not splashing out on Taylor Swift’s birthday present, explaining that spending $10 (£8) on a personal gift is better than trying to impress her with something expensive. The US pop star, who turned 35 on Friday, has been dating NFL player Travis since last summer. His dad Ed Kelce said: “You’re not going to crush Taylor Swift with a gift that cost, you know, $100,000 (£80,000). “You’ve got to get something that tweaks the strings of her heart that you spend 10 bucks on,” he continued. “Then she’ll just be all gooey. You’ve got…
Prosecutors reportedly began to share evidence in their case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, with a grand jury on Thursday. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office hopes to move quickly in their effort to obtain an indictment in New York City where Mangione allegedly shot and killed Thompson on 4 December, according CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, reported. Mr Mangione’s lawyer is continuing to fight his extradition from Pennsylvania – where the suspected shooter was arrested on gun-related charges – to New York. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office did not respond to a…
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was hospitalized for evaluation in Luxembourg after sustaining an injury during a trip with a congressional delegation, her spokesperson said on Friday. It remains unclear what type of injury Pelosi, 84, sustained. Her spokesperson said the California Democrat is “currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals.” “While traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation,” the spokesperson, Ian Krager, said in a statement.…
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In a dramatic and symbolic act, rebels in Qardaha, the hometown of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, have torched the Assad family mausoleum, marking a fiery end to the regime’s 53-year reign. Mausoleum Looted and Destroyed The rebels looted the family mausoleum before setting it ablaze, leaving behind bullet casings and destruction. Even the tombs of Hafez al-Assad, the family patriarch and Syria’s longtime leader, and his wife, Anisa Makhlouf, were desecrated in the attack. Rebel fighter Ahmet al-Abdullah declared, “God willing, we will wipe all of Syria’s streets clean of the Assad family and their injustices. We will become a…
Former U.S. Representative TJ Cox (D-CA) has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of fraud as part of a plea deal involving a restitution payment of $3.5 million. The charges stem from fraudulent schemes during his business ventures and his single term in Congress. Details of the Fraudulent Schemes Cox was accused of stealing $1.7 million through falsified payments and loans and fraudulently securing a $1.5 million construction loan. The plea deal will see 24 of the 26 charges against him dropped, significantly reducing his potential legal penalties. Under the agreement, Cox will avoid facing up to $1 million…