Smith bases his novel very loosely on the true story of Andrei Chikatilo, the notorious serial killer who was tried and executed for the murders of 52 women and children in Russia between 1978 and 1990. But the young British writer cleverly pushes his story back to 1953, when Stalinism was still very much alive. Leo was a war hero who was naturally drawn into the secret police, and Smith leaves no doubt about his willingness to serve his country and its ruthless system....
There’s a revamped Chase. And exciting new qualifying format. And new aerodynamic rules that will dramatically change the way the cars handle and drive. And some intriguing new driver-team combinations, not to mention two talented rookies. Can anyone take advantage of all the changes to unseat six-time champion Jimmie Johnson? Who will adjust to the new rules quickly and get an early advantage on the competition and the Chase field?...
UFC President Dana White made the announcement Tuesday. Silva (33-6) hasn’t fought since December, when the Brazilian star shattered his left shin in a bout with Chris Weidman. The 39-year-old Silva had won 16 straight fights and made 10 consecutive title defenses before back-to-back losses to Weidman, who took the middleweight belt from Silva in July 2013. Silva refused to retire after his gruesome injury, instead working toward a comeback....
Indiana, set to face off with the Boston Celtics, are in need of another big body with Ian Mahinmi fighting off a rib injury. Some 38 days after joining the team, Bynum will get his shot. MORE: Plunging Pacers: Indiana’s loss streak | Phil Jackson in photos “Andrew’s going to play tonight,” Vogel said. “Ian Mahinmi is banged up. He got a bruised rib the other night and is unavailable....
According to the official Twitter account for Tate Confidential, the channel is the home of weekly vlogs, or video blogs, from the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, where they share their adventures around the world. It is not clear when the clip was filmed, but the footage is at least more than two weeks old, as both Tate brothers were arrested in Romania on December 29, 2022, along with two Romanian nationals, and charged with human trafficking....
The Timberwolves forward has been spending the summer on the West Coast working out when, according to a TMZ report, his shoes, luggage and rental car were stolen. The TMZ report noted: The Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the incident and no arrests have been made, TMZ added. “But, we’re told cops described the scene as ‘amateur hour’ … because the burglars left jewelry and other valuables in the heist, and only took about $1,000 worth of the stuff instead....
Kimberly Watkins, a former employee of Manhattan GMAT, a test preparation company, made the claim in an essay published by Gotham Gazette on Friday. In the article, she explained that after Yang took over as president of the company, he promoted her. According to her version of events, she performed well and “hit all” of her “growth targets.” “Imagine my surprise, then, that on the third day that I was back to work after my honeymoon in 2007, Andrew Yang fired me,” Watkins wrote....
Yang, who dropped out of the presidential race in February, officially announced on Wednesday that he was pursuing the job of New York City mayor. He’s been criticized for not living full time in New York City during the pandemic, but Yang’s promoting himself as the man to help the city through the current crisis and put it on a positive trajectory for “decades” to come. Part of Yang’s plans for New York City’s future is launching the “largest basic income program” in the country....
However, in cozy Buffalo, there seems to be a man capable of impersonating the portly head coach, and he was in Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday to take in the Bills-Chiefs game. MORE: Week 10 scoreboard | Megatron’s mega catch | Fan hate index The resemblance is uncanny.
Footage of Jolie celebrating at a Spelhouse event is circulating online as she’s pulled in to join in with the “Electric Slide” dance. The actress also posted her congratulations to her daughter and her new classmates on social media. Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, adopted daughter of Jolie and Brad Pitt, is the second child in the family to go off to college. On Sunday, Jolie shared a picture of a group of women, including Zahara, standing in front of a balloon set up, suggesting they’ll be the class of ‘26....
Two deposed ninth-inning relievers changed addresses Friday, as the Angels traded Ernesto Frieri to the Pirates for Jason Grilli. The Pirates announced the trade about 45 minutes before their game vs. the Mets. Grilli recently lost his closing job to Mark Melancon, while Frieri had given way to Joe Smith and others. “We traded a struggling closer for a struggling closer with the idea that a change of scenery will help both,” Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto told reporters, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register....
Now, the 33-year-old slugger and the Angels await a possible suspension. The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday the Angels are “bracing for possible penalties.” MORE: Predicting win totals for every NL team | Predicting win totals for every AL team UPDATE: Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi reported early Friday that MLB is looking to suspend Hamilton for at least 25 games but not the entire season....
The highlights of the list are Angels manager Phil Nevin (10 games), Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (seven games), Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (five games), Angels assistant pitching coach Dom Chiti (five games) and Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (five games). Here’s a full rundown of each individual and their suspension: Here’s a more detailed explanation of the reasoning behind the suspensions: MLB announced Nevin, Chiti, Del Campo and Wantz will begin serving their suspensions Monday night....
The 20-year-old took to popular Subreddit “Am I the A**hole” in a bid to gain insight on his situation after leaving his girlfriend upset. A study of 1,000 couples cited communication as the most common source of conflict in relationships, along with habits, chores, and finances, but this boyfriend’s cause was somewhat unique in comparison. He explained that he managed to source three VIP tickets to a concert for a popular artist and initially planned to take his girlfriend and his younger cousin as they are both “die hard fans....
User ChocBanana explains that she and her husband are “seriously struggling for money at the moment, as in all our food is coming from the local community food scheme and I haven’t paid my phone bill in two months.” The Mumsnet user says that it was recently her sister-in-law’s birthday. “Not a significant one, 53 I think,” she said. “They live away and I literally didn’t have enough money to send her a card (a card plus a stamp or a loaf of bread was my choice)....
After a 14-10 loss to Michigan State in Week 6, Harbaugh dropped to 1-4 against the Spartans and Buckeyes. The critics came out in full force as a result. What’s valid when it comes to going after Harbaugh? Angry Bender is the right person to ask. ANGRY BENDER: Week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 What’s the truth about Harbaugh? Angry Bender weighs in:
Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the Reds from Arsenal on transfer deadline day in a deal reported to be worth £35 million, while on international duty with England. Back Liverpool in 9/1 PL five fold And the versatile midfielder, who could make his Premier League debut for Liverpool at Manchester City on Saturday, cannot wait to start working with Klopp. “Even as a neutral watching him last season, you [could see] he’s a really interesting character and someone that seems very inspiring for people that aren’t even involved in the club,” Oxlade-Chamberlain told the Liverpool website....
Coulter’s incorrect fact-check came after the House of Representatives voted 232 to 196 in favor of impeachment rules, paving the way for public witness hearings and the release of closed-door deposition transcripts. Twitter user @Catturd2 was clearly upset that Congresswoman Gabbard, who is also running for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination, voted in favor of the resolution along with the vast majority of other Democrats. “For all you foolish Tulsi Gabbard fans … She just voted for the illegal impeachment coup....
Obama called out society’s so-called “woke” culture in a speech at the Obama Foundation summit in Chicago on Tuesday, saying that being “as judgmental as possible” does not bring about real change. In response, Coulter, who’s usually a staunch and vocal critic of the 44th president, tweeted support for his message. “Good for Obama. (Not sarcastic!),” she wrote, alongside a video of his remarks. “This idea of purity and you’re never compromised and you’re always politically woke and all that stuff—you should get over that quickly,” the former Democratic president said in the clip....
Kendrick, who stars as the titular Alice, plays a woman in an emotionally abusive relationship who is pushed to her breaking point by her boyfriend, played by Charlie Carrick, and his manipulation. In the 50-second official clip from the film, Kendrick gasps for breath in the midst of a panic attack on a bathroom floor, where she can be seen nervously ripping out her own hair. One of her friends, played by Wunmi Mosaku, attempts to intervene, but Alice pushes her out and slams the door, repeatedly crying, “Please go away....
