By ITZEL LUNA, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media. The specific terms of the …
Read More »Counsel warned drug bust could have sparked chaos – FBC News
[file photo] Fiji narrowly avoided a major crisis when police seized the country’s largest methamphetamine shipment, worth about $2 billion. This, according to Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku. He told the court the 4.15-tonne shipment had a purity between 70 and 80 percent. Rabuku said could have been …
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South Shields-based Westoe Travel has had its own van for the past 10 years but four weeks ago co-owner Graeme Brett decided to order a new wrap with the agency’s coloured branding. The vehicle – known as the “ticket van” by Westoe staff – is primarily used to deliver tickets …
Read More »The surprising royal who became the first – and only – member of the Royal Family to complete the London Marathon
When it comes to athletic royals, Princess Anne, Zara Tindall, Mark Phillips, or even Charlene of Monaco may come to mind. But in 2010, Sarah Ferguson’s eldest daughter became the first royal to complete the London Marathon. And she helped to set a record in the 26.2-mile race in honour of …
Read More »Prince Andrew is still the most unpopular royal in the country with 87% of Brits having a negative view of him, latest YouGov poll reveals
Prince Andrew remains the most unpopular royal in the country, with a staggering 87 per cent of people having a negative view of him. The news rounds off a disastrous week for the King’s shamed brother following the publication of an explosive new biography of the prince, serialised exclusively in …
Read More »WildBrain CPLG promotes Evi Sari to VP of Global Location-Based Entertainment
WildBrain CPLG promotes Evi Sari to VP of Global Location-Based Entertainment – Brands Untapped “There’s real demand for brand experiences that become part of people’s lives – something they plan trips around, repeat with loved ones and share online,” said Evi Sari, VP of Global LBE at WildBrain CPLG. …
Read More »Royal Caribbean passenger ‘sliced open’ after cruise ship waterslide shatters
A Royal Caribbean passenger was reportedly ‘sliced open’ after a waterslide shattered on board. The individual was travelling on the Icon of the Seas, the biggest cruise ship in the world, that had departed from Miami on 2 August and was due to return on 9 August. On Thursday (7 …
Read More »Appointments: LPFA, Rebalance Earth, SEI, Scottish Widows | People News
The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has appointed Luke Webster to its board, a decade after he stepped down as the fund’s chief finance and risk officer. Webster is currently the bursar at Corpus Christi college at the University of Oxford, and has held a number of senior finance roles …
Read More »Massive counterfeit stamp stash uncovered in West Derby home
Between March 2022 and February 2024, Scott Clegg sold counterfeit stamps with a face value of just over £650,000 15:59, 08 Aug 2025Updated 17:00, 08 Aug 2025 Scott Clegg of Eaton Road, West Derby(Image: Merseyside Police) A man who made a small fortune selling counterfeit stamps on eBay was caught …
Read More »Belfast Council probe as hundreds of Irish language street sign letters held up by Royal Mail
Council officer tells elected reps the delayed letters do “not change the figures in terms of meeting the 15 percent” for signs already approved Stock Royal Mail image (Image: (Image: Getty Images)) Belfast City Council is conducting an investigation into the hold-up by Royal Mail of hundreds of resident responses …
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