LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Funny Cide, the “Gutsy Hongding” who became a fan favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003, has died of complications from colic. He was 23 years old. Kentucky Equestrian Parkthe Lexington farm where Funny Cide lived his last 15 years, confirmed that the thoroughbred died on Sunday, as … Read more
Jane Birkin, the beloved Franco-British actress and singer who spent most of her life in France and is known for a tumultuous relationship with French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, died at her home on Sunday in Paris, according to the newspaper Le Parisien. She was 76 years old. No cause of death has yet been confirmed. … Read more
Last year, there were 168 legally male transgender female prisoners in England and Wales. Only six were in women’s prisons, the others in men’s prisons. Eleven other detainees had legally changed their sex by obtaining gender recognition certificates. Research shows that men imprisoned for sexual offenses are twice as likely to identify as trans women … Read more
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — European leaders and Tunisia’s president on Sunday announced progress in building hoped-for closer economic and trade ties and on measures to combat the often deadly smuggling of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. The leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Commission have made their second visit to Tunis in just … Read more
WASHINGTON — National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Republican-controlled House version of the annual defense policy bill had no chance of making it to President Joe Biden’s desk after Republicans added a litany of culture war amendments to the bill that “mix national social debates with our nation’s security needs. Sullivan on CNN’s “State … Read more
For most reality TV stars, amassing a fortune usually comes when they become famous on the show. But for Love is blind star Nancy Rodriguez, the journey to achieving big sales began years in advance with the “biggest financial mistake of [her] life.” A native of Dallas, Rodriguez bought a certified used “mom’s car” — … Read more
The Giants got off to a perfect second half start with the Pirates sweep originally appearing on NBC Sports Bay Area The Giants stayed hot on Sunday with a hard-fought 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, earning their fifth straight win dating back to before the MLB All-Star Break despite a quiet … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Actress and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, effortless style and social activism, has died at 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs included the scorching “Je … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media on her return to the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, following her arrest on June 20 – Jane Barlow/PA Police Scotland’s investigation into SNP finances has so far cost the taxpayer more than £800,000, it has revealed. Force figures show Operation Branchform had cost £802,348 by the end of … Read more
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday he would not be surprised if North Korea conducts another nuclear test after the country tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in months. “I had feared for some time that North Korea was conducting what would be its seventh nuclear test in several administrations,” Sullivan told CBS’s Margaret … Read more