Day: September 8, 2019

‘Joker’ wins Golden Lion at Venice International Film Festival

4:47 am September 8, 2019

Todd Phillips’ dark comic book film “Joker” won the Golden Lion Award at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday and cemented its place as a legitimate contender for the rest of the awards season. Jury president Lucretia Martel announced the winners of the prestigious award during a ceremony on the Lido. The Golden […]

Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams in US Open final

4:07 am September 8, 2019

New York: Bianca Andreescu displayed the same brand of big-serving, big-hitting, in-your-face tennis that Serena Williams usually does. And now the 19-year-old from Canada is a Grand Slam champion, earning her first such title while preventing Williams from collecting a record-tying 24th. Andreescu took charge early in the U.S. Open final, going up by a […]

NOAA chief thanks Alabama weather office in Hurricane Dorian forecast

NOAA assailed for defending Trump’s Hurricane Dorian claim

3:48 am September 8, 2019

Washington: Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump’s statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama. They say NOAA’s action risks the credibility of the nation’s weather and science agency and may even risk lives. […]

Dorian leaves North Carolina behind, aims wrath at Canada

3:38 am September 8, 2019

Nags Head, North Carolina: Skies cleared and floodwaters receded Saturday from North Carolina ’s Outer Banks, leaving behind a muddy trail of destruction wrought by Hurricane Dorian, which turned north and began lashing parts of eastern Canada. Dorian’s worst damage in the U.S. appeared to be on Ocracoke Island, which even in good weather is […]

In cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFL

Antonio Brown signs deal with New England Patriots

3:20 am September 8, 2019

ALAMEDA, California: Antonio Brown has agreed to a deal with the New England Patriots, reported ESPN while quoting a source on Saturday. “New England is giving Brown a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, the source said. It includes a $9 million signing bonus, $10 million guaranteed and $5 million in incentives,” the report […]

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