After years of speculation and a missed E3 showing, the Nintendo Switch – formerly known by its codename Nintendo NX – has been unveiled to the world. The successor to the Wii U and 3DS is a portable handheld console with detachable controllers, with the option to connect to a TV or play standalone in …
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New fears of World War III as North Korea tests ICBM that can “hit anywhere in the world” — regime will field nukes by next year
(Natural News) President Donald J. Trump campaigned on a pledge to never allow North Korea to develop nuclear weapons or the capability to threaten the U.S. with them.But after Tuesday Pyongyang appears on the verge of doing both following the successful test of an ICBM that flew longer and farther than previous ballistic missiles the …
Manchester Utd close gap on City, Spurs held
Jose Mourinho’s United bounced back from their surprise Champions League defeat at Basel in midweek thanks to Lewis Dunk’s second half own goal at Old Trafford.However, City can reopen an eight-point advantage over their Manchester rivals if they win at Huddersfield on Sunday.Tottenham’s bid to win the title for the first time since 1961 is …
Russia yet to regain trust of sport before World Cup
MOSCOW — Gary Lineker was furious, astonished at how FIFA’s executives were handing out the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Leaving the roped off area for dignitaries in Zurich on Dec. 2, 2010, the former England striker provided details of the shocks emerging from a meeting of world football’s leadership. Lineker …
Trump Tax Plan Gives Jobs Away to Robots and Will Increase Unemployment
President Donald Trump’s tax reform plan would give a big break to robots. The plan that Republicans call a “jobs bill” in fact encourages corporations to send work offshore and replace labor with machines, negating Trump’s campaign promise to bring back American jobs. Tax advantages for businesses make up the vast majority of the Senate …
Ten Long Years of Trying to Make Armie Hammer Happen
Back in 2007, 19-year-old Armie Hammer was readying himself to become a movie star. No matter that his roles, at that point, were limited to quick one-episode stints on Veronica Mars and Desperate Housewives, and a part as “Lead Prefect” in an adaptation of My Friend Flicka. Hammer already had the height, the side part, …
Celebrity deaths in 2017: Famous faces gone too soon from Keith Barron to Hugh Hefner
2016 was a tough year, as we said goodbye to some of our best known and well-loved figures – from George Michael and Carrie Fisher to Prince and David Bowie. And the losses have continued into 2017 with the sad news that Bill Paxton had passed away, following the deaths of stars such as Gorden …
American Actress Meghan Markle to Be a New Kind of Royal
She is an entertainment figure in her own right, and an outspoken woman comfortable talking about her background and her passions. American actress Meghan Markle will be a new type of royal when she weds Prince Harry in the spring. In some ways, Markle — a mixed-race American raised in California, and a divorcee — …
Boosted by stadium blessing, Atletico takes on Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid’s president and club officials looked on as its new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium was blessed in a private pitch-side ceremony this week.Cardinal Carlos Osoro led the blessing which may have come at the right time for Atletico ahead of this weekend’s city derby against Real Madrid — with the team needing …
Buckingham Palace Would Like You to Stop Asking It About Prince Harry’s Proposal, Please
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been dating for just over a year, but that doesn’t mean their forthcoming engagement isn’t driving royal watchers completely insane with anticipation. Buckingham Palace, however, has had enough, and would like everyone to stop assailing it with questions every time it steps outside to check its mail or grab …