A Milan court has ordered a journalist to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni damages of €5,000 (around $5,400) for making fun of her in a social media post, news agency ANSA and other local media reported. The journalist, Giulia Cortese, was also given a suspended fine of €1,200 ($1,300) for a jibe on Twitter, now named X, in October 2021 about Meloni’s height, which was defined as “body shaming”. In a response to a Reuters story on the verdict, Cortese wrote on X on Thursday: “Italy’s government has a serious problem with freedom of expression and journalistic dissent.” Meloni…
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Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for reappointing him to the same position. Duale stated that the nomination reflects the profound trust and confidence the President and the Kenyan people have in his ability to advance the nation’s agenda, particularly in ensuring national security. “I am ready and willing to present myself to the National Assembly’s relevant committee for vetting and public scrutiny,” Duale said. Duale is among six Cabinet Secretaries reappointed by President Ruto. Also Read: Kindiki, Alice Wahome, Duale Make Comeback As Ruto Names 11 CS Nominees Former Interior CS Kindiki…
Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, PhD, has been nominated for the position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, pending parliamentary approval. If confirmed, she will succeed Eliud Owalo. Also Read: Kindiki, Alice Wahome, Duale Make Comeback As Ruto Names 11 CS Nominees Dr. Ndung’u is a distinguished expert in Internet Governance, with a focus on Internet infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data governance. Her significant contributions include: African Union Digital Transformation Strategy: Played a pivotal role in shaping strategies for Education, Health, and Agriculture sectors. African Union Data Policy Framework: Instrumental in its…
Kenya has accused the Ford Foundation of improperly channeling funds to 16 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) implicated in recent protests that caused unrest across the country. Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei has issued a formal letter to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, questioning the legitimacy of certain financial transactions. According to the letter, between April 2023 and May 2024, Ford Foundation grantees received a total of US$5.78 million (approximately KSh752 million). US$1.49 million (about KSh194 million) was distributed in just the past month under circumstances the government finds suspicious. The PS alleges that these funds have been used by grantees to…
Paul Newman, an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, had a net worth of $80 million at the time of his death in 2008. Newman was celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, starring in classic films such as “Cool Hand Luke,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “The Verdict.” He was nominated for an Academy Award ten times, finally winning Best Actor for “The Color of Money” in the mid-1980s. Beyond acting, Newman was a successful theatre performer and a passionate racecar driver, achieving multiple championships. Paul Newman Net Worth $80 Million Date of Birth…
Paul Hogan AM, an Australian actor and comedian, has a net worth of $20 million. He is best known for his role in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee” and its sequels. Hogan created the character, wrote the screenplay, and famously raised the financing for the first film independently, allowing him to secure a significant share of the profits. At his peak, Hogan’s net worth exceeded $75 million, but it has declined due to a costly divorce and a prolonged battle with the Australian Taxation Office. Paul Hogan Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth October 8, 1939 Place of Birth…
Paul Heyman is an American businessman, professional wrestling manager, former promoter, photographer, and executive with a net worth of $10 million. He is currently signed with WWE, appearing on SmackDown as the special counsel for Roman Reigns. Heyman has managed a record six world champions: The Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman Net Worth $10 Million Date of Birth September 11, 1965 Place of Birth The Bronx, New York City Nationality American Profession Businessman, Professional Wrestling Manager, Former Promoter, Photographer, Executive Early Life Paul Heyman was born on September 11,…
Patrick Ewing, a Jamaican-American retired basketball player and coach, boasts a net worth of $75 million. Renowned for his illustrious career as the starting center for the New York Knicks, Ewing also clinched Olympic gold medals with the U.S. men’s basketball teams in 1984 and 1992. He concluded his playing career with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic in the early 2000s. Ewing later transitioned into coaching, serving as the head coach of Georgetown University’s basketball team from 2017 until his dismissal in March 2023. Patrick Ewing Net Worth $75 Million Date of Birth August 5, 1962 Place of Birth…
Pat Sajak, a well-known television personality, actor, and game show host, has amassed a net worth of $75 million. He is best known for being the long-time host of the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” a role he has held since 1981. For his work on “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak earns an annual salary of $15 million, while his co-host Vanna White earns $3 million annually. Additionally, both Pat and Vanna earn significant income from licensing their images to casino slot machines, a venture that has proven extremely lucrative. Pat Sajak Net Worth $75 Million Date of Birth June…
Pat McAfee, an American former professional football player, professional wrestler, and podcast host, has a net worth of $60 million. Following his retirement from football, McAfee transitioned into sports media and entertainment, hosting “The Pat McAfee Show” podcast. Here, he discusses sports, shares personal anecdotes, and interviews high-profile guests. In 2020, McAfee joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), initially as a commentator and later as a wrestler. Pat McAfee Net Worth $60 Million Date of Birth May 2, 1987 Place of Birth Plum, Pennsylvania Nationality American Profession Professional Football Player, Professional Wrestler, Podcast Host During his NFL career, McAfee earned around…
John Schnatter, famously known as “Papa John,” is an American pizza entrepreneur and television personality with a net worth of $400 million. He is the founder, former chairman, and former CEO of Papa John’s International Inc., a major pizza delivery business. Schnatter gained national fame through his appearances in Papa John’s commercials, which always ended with the slogan “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John’s.” He exited the company in 2018 and sold his entire stake in 2019, netting around $500 million in cash before taxes and his divorce settlement. Papa John net worth $400 Million Date of Birth November 23,…
Padma Lakshmi is an Indian American author, actress, and model with a net worth of $40 million. She is best known as the host of the reality television program “Top Chef,” which she began hosting in its second season in 2006. Besides her television career, Lakshmi has made guest appearances on various reality competition series, acted in numerous films and TV programs across the US, UK, India, and Italy, and published several cookbooks and a memoir. Padma Lakshmi Net Worth $40 Million Date of Birth Sep 1, 1970 Place of Birth Madras, Tamil Nadu Nationality American Profession Author, Actress, Model…
Odell Beckham Jr. is an American professional football player with a net worth of $40 million. His annual NFL salary is $15 million. Beckham played college football at Louisiana State University before being drafted by the New York Giants in 2014. Over his five seasons with the Giants, he broke numerous league and franchise records. In 2016, Beckham became the fastest player in NFL history to reach both 4,000 career receiving yards and 200 career receptions. He is well-known for his spectacular one-handed catches, with his most famous catch occurring on November 23, 2014, which became an internet sensation. OBJ…
Neal Brennan is an American writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director, and producer with a net worth of $5 million. He is best known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series “Chappelle’s Show” with Dave Chappelle, which aired from 2003 to 2006. Neal Brennan Net Worth $5 Million Date of Birth October 19, 1973 Place of Birth Villanova, Pennsylvania Nationality American Profession writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer Early Life Neal Brennan was born on October 19, 1973, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, into an Irish Catholic family. He grew up as the youngest of 10 children. At the age of six,…
Bob Newhart, the beloved stand-up performer whose droll, deadpan humor showcased on two critically acclaimed CBS sitcoms vaulted him into the ranks of history’s greatest comedians, died Thursday morning. He was 94. The Chicago legend, who won Grammy Awards for album of the year and best new artist for his 1960 breakthrough record, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, died at his Los Angeles home after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced. The former accountant famously went without an Emmy Award until 2013, when he finally was given one for guest-starring as Arthur Jeffries (alias Professor…