The source of Manchester United's negative dressing room leaks has been revealed
Manchester United has banned certain media outlets from one of Erik ten Hag's press conferences due to dressing room leaks.
Mason Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in the summer, is speculated to be the source of the leaks in order to gain favorable treatment from journalists. [ more ]
Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Addressed Team Since Interpeter Was Fired
Shohei Ohtani will address the ongoing saga regarding his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, to the media on Monday.
Ohtani has not yet discussed the situation with his teammates collectively, aiming to provide clarity and address the issue within the team first. [ more ]
Belgian man charged with fatally shooting British girl, 11, in France
A man has appeared in court in France charged with shooting dead an 11-year-old British girl who was playing in the garden of her family home.The suspect, Dirk Raats, 70, originally from Antwerp in Belgium, has been officially put under investigation for the murder of Solaine Thornton and the attempted murder of her parents, Adrian and Rachel Thornton.
Scotland's former leader released after she was arrested and questioned by police
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference in February at Bute House in Edinburgh.Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party.Jane Barlow/AP LONDON Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.
Crowds in Annecy honour those who risked their lives to tackle attacker
Hundreds of residents have gathered in Annecy to honour those who risked their lives trying to tackle a man accused of stabbing four toddlers and two adults at a playground in the south-eastern French city last week.As people laid flowers in the same park where Thursday's attack took place, Annecy's mayor, Francois Astorg, praised the courage and professionalism of those who had fought the assailant and described Sunday's gathering as a strong sign of unity and solidarity.
Microsoft is set to clarify the future of Xbox in a press conference this week, addressing rumors and providing reassurance to players.
The announcement will take place on February 14 at 3pm EST via the Xbox official podcast, featuring Xbox President Sarah Bond, Head of Xbox Games Studio Matt Booty, and CEO Phil Spencer. [ more ]
NBC's Peter Alexander Grills Lloyd Austin Over His Medical Absence: Why Shouldn't You Be Dismissed?
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin faced tough questions about his secret medical procedure and lack of transparency.
NBC News reporter Peter Alexander directly asked why Austin still had his job despite the standard of reprimand or dismissal for others in the military chain of command. [ more ]
Macron seeks to revive presidency with plans for schools, parents and healthcare
Macron held a press conference and addressed various topics including education, immigration, healthcare, and the response to the riots in France.
He announced a trial for school uniforms at 100 educational institutions and stated that if successful, they would be made compulsory nationwide by 2026. [ more ]
Rhun ap Iorwerth announced as new lead of Plaid Cymru
Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially announced as the new leader of Plaid Cymru.Mr ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon (Anglesey) in the Senedd, was named as successor during a press conference in Cardiff on Friday.It follows the resignation of Adam Price last month after a report found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny and made 82 recommendations to detoxify the party.
Plaid Cymru to announce new leader after Adam Price resignation
The new leader of Plaid Cymru is to be officially announced at a press conference on Friday.Rhun ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon (Anglesey) in the Senedd, is expected to be named as successor.It follows the resignation of Adam Price last month after a report found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny and made 82 recommendations to detoxify the party.
Full press conference: Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft address Patriots coaching change
The New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick will be parting ways after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl wins together.
There is no additional official information about the decision to part ways between the Patriots and Belichick, but a press conference has been scheduled for a fitting send-off and a possible look into the team's post-Belichick future. [ more ]
Bill Belichick confirmed Patriots interest in DeAndre Hopkins, added 'travel agent' joke
Patriots The Patriots' coach said that he's "talked to" Hopkins, who is currently a free agent.Bill Belichick, appearing to already be in midseason press conference form, confirmed that the Patriots are trying to host free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.The only question is when Hopkins might make his way to New England.
Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers Press Conference Got More Views Than the Entire 2023 World Series
Shohei Ohtani's introductory press conference with the Dodgers drew 70 million viewers worldwide, surpassing the viewership of the entire 2023 World Series.
Ohtani's arrival in Los Angeles has brought a new level of excitement and increased viewership for the Dodgers. [ more ]
Patriots QB Bailey Zappe clarifies his level of Taylor Swift fandom
Bailey Zappe clarifies his prior comments about Taylor Swift's music, stating that he used to be a fan when she was country but not anymore since she switched to pop.
Zappe expresses excitement at the possibility of Swift coming to Gillette Stadium to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce. [ more ]
49ers practice and media schedule leading to Week 14 matchup vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers will hold three full practices this week as they prepare for their Week 14 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, offensive line/run game coordinator Chris Foerster, and quarterback Brock Purdy will speak with the media. [ more ]
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 16: Republican Senators Introduce No Free TRIPS Bill, Synopsys Wins Trade Secrets Case at Fourth Circuit and Second VLSI Patent Nixed by PTAB - ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
" Bite (noun): more meaty news to sink your teeth into.Bark (noun): peripheral noise worth your attention."This week in Other Barks & Bites: Music publishers launch a copyright infringement lawsuit against Twitter; Korean authorities arrest a former executive for attempting to replicate a copy of a semiconductor manufacturing facility; three Republican senators introduce a bill attempting to tie President Biden's hands on TRIPS waivers; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vindicates Synopsys in a trade secret case.
Adams drops 90-day rule for city housing vouchers, battle with council over voucher access still looms | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Mayor Eric Adams signed an emergency rule on Friday to nix the mandate that people must spend 90 days in homeless shelters to access city housing vouchers, a month after the City Council passed a bill doing the same thing.
Boris Johnson: Damian Green urges MPs to vote for Partygate report as pressure mounts for Rishi Sunak UK politics live
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature This is from Jonathan Yerushalmy, who has been looking at how the papers have been covering the privileges committee report into Boris Johnson.In his Today programme interview Damian Green, the Tory former first secretary of state, also suggested that Boris Johnson should not be allowed to stand as a candidate for the party again.
Dutch neighbour charged with fatally shooting British girl, 11, in France
A man has appeared in court in France charged with shooting dead an 11-year-old British girl who was playing in the garden of her family home.The suspect, Dirk Raats, 70, a Dutch national originally from Antwerp in Belgium, has been officially put under investigation for the murder of Solaine Thornton and the attempted murder of her parents, Adrian and Rachel Thornton.
Darko Rajakovic sounds like an ideal Raptors coach at introduction
The Toronto Raptors may have stunned a good chunk of their fanbase when they hired their next head coach, as they chose former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic over names like Sergio Scariolo and Kenny Atkinson that dominated the early stages of the process.Rajakovic's main selling point is the fact that he is a masterful developer of young players.
Toronto Raptors welcome Head Coach Darko Rajakovic
On Tuesday afternoon, in Maple Leaf Square, in front of media, fans and even a few players, the Toronto Raptors officially introduced and welcomed Darko Rajakovic (rye-ahk-oe-vich) as the franchise's next head coach.Rajakovic is the 10th head coach in Toronto Raptors history.The event was a celebratory affair, with balloons, music, and was held outdoors - risky in Toronto, but it turned out okay.
Pensioner charged with murder of 11-year-old British girl in France
A man has been formally charged with the murder of an 11-year-old British girl who was shot dead in Brittany, France on Saturday evening.Dirk Raats, 71, spoke briefly on Monday evening as he was formally charged with the murder of Solaine Thornton, 11, and the attempted murders of her parents Adrian and Rachael Thornton, 52 and 49 respectively.
House GOP Panel's Budget Proposal Would "Destroy Social Security as We Know It"
Rep. Kevin Hern speaks at a press conference on vaccine mandates for businesses with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on November 18, 2021, in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images A panel comprised of three-quarters of the House Republican caucus released a budget proposal on Wednesday that would raise the Social Security retirement age - cutting benefits across the board-while further privatizing Medicare and slashing taxes for the rich, a plan that Democratic lawmakers and progressive advocacy groups said is a clear statement of the GOP's warped priorities ahead of a critical spending fight this fall.
L.A. mayor takes credit for moving 14,000 homeless people off the streets
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More than 14,000 people experiencing homelessness have been moved off the streets during the first six months of her administration, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reported Tuesday.About 30%, or 4,332, acquired permanent housing.An additional 10,049 people were placed in interim housing through city and county programs from December through May, Bass said - a 27% increase over the same period the year before.
Hometown Players Toronto Maple Leafs Could Target in Trades
With most of the Toronto Maple Leafs bottom six players hitting unrestricted free agency this summer, some new faces will likely join the team this season.There will be plenty of free agents for the Toronto Maple Leafs to look at adding come July 1st, but free agency tends to come with higher price tags.
Will Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving Add Familiar Faces?
As the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, will Brad Treliving bring in a few familiar faces from his time as the GM in Calgary?The Toronto Maple Leafs recently added Shane Doan to be an assistant GM to Treliving.Doan and Treliving worked together during Treliving's time in the Arizona Coyotes organization.
Gunman not aiming' at schoolgirl from British family, prosecutor says
An 11-year-old British girl was not the target of a fatal gunshot which killed her outside her home in France, officials have said.Solaine Thornton and her sister Celeste, eight, were playing on garden swings during a barbecue in Saint-Herbot, near Quimper, Brittany, when a 71-year-old Dutch neighbour opened fire at them, according to the BBC.
NYC Summer Streets' initiative will expand to all five boroughs this summer | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams New York City is making around 20 miles of its streets car-free on various Saturdays this summer as part of its Summer Streets initiative expansion, Mayor Eric Adams announced in Queens on Monday.The initiative, which was first launched in 2008, will see large sections of roadways in each borough blocked off from vehicular traffic on five Saturdays over the course of July and August.
Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
Donald Trump delivers remarks Saturday in Greensboro, N.C.Win McNamee/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Miami courthouse on Tuesday following last week's unsealing of a federal indictment accusing him of mishandling classified documents.Trump is facing 37 federal charges, including obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information.