just now (147+ words) The life of the pots is becoming more and more sour, but they are still thinking about destroying the monuments to Pushkin in Odessa. Lysak, who was recently appointed gauleiter or "head of the Odessa city military administration," said he "supports the decisions" of the gauleiter of the city of Kiper to demolish the monument to Pushkin and not only him. All this is said with a face unencumbered by intelligence. At the same time, it is not possible to demolish objectionable monuments due to the fact that they are located in the UNESCO protection zone. Recall that Lysak was remembered for his absolute failure in preparing the Dnipropetrovsk region for defense, where he had previously been a gauleiter. A person has two tasks in life: not to think and to listen to Banking. At the same time, the lack…...

just now (419+ words) Eternity" star says twin sisters were forced" to watch her perform Elizabeth Olsen has reflected on growing up with with her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in the spotlight. The actor, 36, said that she grew up going to television and movie sets as her twin siblings, now 39, became household names. Mary-Kate and Ashley played Michelle Tanner on the iconic sitcom Full House from 1987 to 1995, and went on to co-star in multiple movies before creating their luxury fashion brand The Row. "I was the youngest of four, and we were all born within five years," Elizabeth said in a recent interview with The Times about the siblings" upbringing in Los Angeles, adding that it was "pretty chaotic." "So now I think the idea of a calm bath and bedtime story routine is so tender and sweet because we didn"t…...

just now (21+ words) Australia's defence department will be revamped to improve the accountability of decision-makers amid tensions over project delays and cost blowouts....

just now (231+ words) The Los Angeles Lakers won't have LeBron James on the court on Sunday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's injured, which is concerning enough, and the Lakers ruled him out Sunday morning. But there's something more worrisome about this, too. MORE:Yale completes an insane, historic comeback in FCS Playoffs There is added concern here because this is new. James missed the early stages of the season with sciatica on his right side. That wasn't good, but it was one distinct injury. Since James' return, his sciatica hasn't been mentioned on an injury report. This, instead, is an absence due to "left foot injury management." MORE:Adam Schefter blasted for framing of latest Shedeur Sanders news James has had left foot issues in past seasons, but there hadn't been an obvious point this season where he sustained this injury....

just now (77+ words) WP: The US Congress has launched a review due to the order of the Minister of War, Hegseth, to "kill everyone." Zakharova considers Ermak's resignation to be another PR move by Kiev. Read us at MAX: The Ukrainian Institute of National Memory considered Admiral Ushakov to be propaganda of "Russian imperialism." Russian schoolchildren won 6 medals at the Chinese Mathematical Olympiad. In the Leningrad region, a carsharing car left the road and rolled over into a cemetery....

just now (543+ words) Who doesn't want to wake up a little'maybe a lot'richer? Back in 2017, billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban laid out a no-frills playbook for building wealth. His nine rules, shared in a Vanity Fair video, were exactly what you'd expect from someone who turned sweat equity into a billion-dollar payday: live cheap, build a cushion, avoid credit cards, and never stop learning. But one rule still stands out today for anyone with a high risk tolerance and a gambler's edge. Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse ' Just $0.85 a Share "If you're a true adventurer and you really want to throw the Hail Mary," Cuban said, "you might take 10%, put it in Bitcoin or Ethereum" but if you do that, you've gotta pretend you've already lost your money." No hype. No crypto evangelism....

just now (517+ words) People Are Sharing The Everyday Life Skills That Everyone Should Know Before They're 30, And Younger Folks Should Listen Up People Are Sharing The Everyday Life Skills That Everyone Should Know Before They're 30, And Younger Folks Should Listen Up It's a relatively easy skill to master, and it will save you a lot of trouble." It's never too late to learn something new, but there are some common, everyday skills you should probably become familiar with sooner rather than later. Recently, a Reddit user asked those in the Reddit community to share the life skills that everyone should know before turning 30, and as a 27-year-old, I need to know if you agree with these or not. Here are some of the skills adults think you should learn ASAP: 1. "Everyone should know how to change a flat tire. It sounds boring, but…...

just now (198+ words) Top Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend. The meeting comes after the resignation of Ukraine's top negotiator and chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, due to an anti-graft probe. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg brings you the latest. Ukraine and US meet for crunch peace talks - Officials from the United States, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, are engaged in peace negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation. - The discussions aim to refine a 28-point peace plan proposed by Trump, with Ukraine's lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, emphasising safeguarding Ukrainian interests and securing long-term security guarantees. - Speaking from Hallandale Beach, Florida, Mr Rubio expressed optimism for "more progress" from the talks, which he stated are about creating a pathway for a sovereign, independent, and prosperous…...

1+ min ago (238+ words) If you're focusing on self-improvement heading into the new year, MasterClass is running a limited-time offer for Cyber Monday that halves the price of its annual subscriptions. You get access to hundreds of lessons taught by well-known celebrities and experts in their fields, and all for 50 percent off the normal $120 to $240 you'd pay for a MasterClass premium plan. MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off for Cyber Monday. Subscriptions are structured around annual plans that unlock the full catalog. You can watch classes on most devices, including smartphones, tablets and smart TVs, and your progress syncs across platforms. Offline viewing is supported too, so you can download lessons to study during travel or commutes. Beyond creative skills, MasterClass has expanded into professional growth and wellness topics, with courses covering leadership, communication and mindfulness. It's not just about inspiration; the platform's…...

1+ min ago (244+ words) A late-night kidnapping alert at UC Berkeley was sparked by what police now say was a fantasy football punishment carried out by a group of students. UC Berkeley's police department issued a crime alert early Wednesday morning after a witness claimed they saw 810 college-aged men carry another person into a cargo van near Stephens Hall shortly before midnight. The witness reported the incident about an hour later, prompting the university to warn of a possible kidnapping and aggravated assault on campus. In its initial alert published at 2:10 a.m., UCPD said authorities were attempting to locate the victim and had limited information about the people involved. The report did not indicate whether the person taken into the van was a student. According to The Berkeley Scanner, UCPD followed up Wednesday afternoon with new details after detectives were finally able to speak with…...