EU Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources Guenther Oettinger gives a press conference on the future Multiannual Financial Framework in Brussels | Olivier Hoslet/EPA MIDDAY BRIEF, IN BRIEF Today at Commission: Budget plans Spending cuts, increasing revenues and creating new taxes suggested to help fill future Brexit hole. By Saim Saeed 1/10/18, 3:18 PM CET…
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WATCH: Rapper T.I. Harasses Man on the Street for Wearing Gucci Following 'Blackface' Controversy
Rapper T.I. apparently was not happy to see a man on the street wearing Gucci following controversy over the fashion brand using “blackface” in it’s apparel. “That shit ain’t shit until we put it on! We make that shit fly! Look at me, nigga. I’m fly as a motherfucker and I ain’t got that shit…
City to Michel Barnier: Thanks for the hard line
Barnier's hard line could be exactly the type of threat that the City needs to jolt the U.K. government into action | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images City to Michel Barnier: Thanks for the hard line City lobbyists hope that by ruling out financial services from a post-Brexit trade deal, the EU’s chief negotiator will jolt the…
Charles Barkley on Smollett Hate Hoax: 'We All Lose'
NBA great Charles Barkley warned that there could be “repercussions” from Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s actions, and said “we all lose” from what happened in Chicago. The Turner Sports basketball analyst told CBS’ Stephen Colbert that Smollett may think he has gotten off scot free, but the whole incident will still have costs, Fox News…
The 5 key movers and shakers in food labeling
From left, Giovanni Ferrero, Stephane Le Foll and Vytenis Andriukaitis | AFP via Getty Images Leveraging Food Labels The 5 key movers and shakers in food labeling The list includes a European commissioner, a chocolatier and a farmer. By Kait Bolongaro and Emmet Livingstone 11/27/17, 6:00 AM CET Updated 11/29/17, 1:27 PM CET Roberto Moncalvo…
Jussie Smollett Lawyer: ‘We’re Weighing Our Options’ on Suing Chicago Police
Appearing Wednesday on ABC’s Good Morning America, Jussie Smollett attorney Tina Glandian told anchor George Stephanopoulos that the Empire star is mulling a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department over their handling of his alleged hate hoax case. On Tuesday, Cook County, Illinois prosecutors suddenly dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett after the Empire actor, who is…
Robertson admits to regret over Messi clash in Miracle of Anfield: Maybe I went over the line
The Scotland international star says he does not like to look back on the incident with the “greatest player that has ever played” Liverpool ace Andy Robertson admits that he regrets a clash with Lionel Messi in the first minute of last season’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Anfield. Trailing 3-0 from the first…
EU demands delay to end of free movement post Brexit
A Union Flag, an EU Flag and a 'One Way' street sign are seen in London on December 8, 2017 | Leal Olivas/AFP via Getty Images EU demands delay to end of free movement post Brexit The proposed guidelines reopen a key provision on citizens’ rights agreed by the two sides in December. By Jacopo…
Pharrell Williams: qui veut son chapeau?
Au moment des Grammy Awards, le chapeau de Pharrell Williams avait suscité l’admiration et l’incompréhension de milliers de spectateurs. Jeudi soir, le chanteur a décidé de mettre en vente son dernier accessoire fétiche sur eBay. Pour la bonne cause. Avec les Daft Punk, il a été l’autre grande star des Grammy Awards qui se sont…
Le tournage maudit de Midnight Rider
Dès son premier jour de tournage, Midnight Rider a perdu un membre de son équipe. Sarah Jones est décédée percutée par un train, tandis que plusieurs de ses collègues sont blessés. Les studios ont pris la décision d’arrêter la production. Midnight Rider n’est pas près de revoir le jour. La production du biopic du chanteur…