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• A pilot named Charlotte has gone viral for calling out her sexist passengers. 
• Her passengers said things like: "Are you the pilot? If I'd know that I wouldn't have got on," and "I won't make any jokes about female drivers."
• Charlotte's Twitter thread encouraged other people to share their own experiences with sexism.
• According to Gender Gap Grader, women only make up about 5.44% of commercial airline pilots globally. 

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Barcelona aren't only champions on merit but their title will mean a great deal when they assimilate that, rather than it being won with outrageous talent, via an established philosophy or several great footballers in their prime, this was a victory for Ernesto Valverde's ability to figure out solutions. In his first season with the club, he needed daring to invoke the idea of a four-, five- and six-man midfield so that his team could control the ball and space and hold many opponents by the...

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When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex emerged from Windsor Castle after their wedding to head to their epic evening reception on Saturday, May 19, the world gasped not only at the sight of Meghan Markle in her stunning Stella McCartney halter dress but also at the sizable aquamarine ring perched on her right ring finger. The breathtaking piece famously belonged to the late Princess Diana, and it served as a lovely tribute to Prince Harry’s beloved mum on the couple’s big day. Читать дальше...

A bride makes many, many decisions when it comes to planning her wedding — one of the most important being her dress. But if you ask any bride what the second most important part of her wedding day look is, you’ll most likely be told “the shoes.” From walking down the aisle to dancing the night away at the reception, a bride’s shoe choice is not only a crucial sartorial detail, but it’s a make-or-break accessory — because, let’s face it, no one wants to experience the excruciating pain that comes... Читать дальше...

Spoiler alert: It’s complicated.

President Donald Trump has demanded that the Department of Justice investigate whether the FBI “infiltrated or surveilled” his campaign for political purposes.

The decision, presumably, was a response to reports over the weekend from the Washington Post and New York Times that the FBI had an informant meet with three Trump advisers during the 2016 campaign. Trump’s demand is being taken seriously by the Justice Department, and the inspector general... Читать дальше...

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who yelled “Get out of my country!” before killing one Indian immigrant and...

Two of the three Cuban women pulled alive from the wreckage of a plane crash that killed 110 people are fighting for their lives in hospital, doctors said Monday.

The U.S. Postal Service stamps will feature a watercolor illustration of two popsicles

A woman died early Friday after she was taken to a hospital from the Chicago Police Wentworth District police station on the South Side.

PANORA, Iowa — Authorities have recovered the body of a university student from a central Iowa lake. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Kenton Greaves was pulled from Lake Panorama on Saturday afternoon. Authorities say he’d fallen from a boat into the water Thursday afternoon, and several friends had tried to save...

Kelly Clarkson‘s Billboard Music Awards hosting gig was filled with lots of surprises, from her musical medley opening to her American Idol reunion with Simon Cowell. The superstar also managed to pull off eight outfit changes during the show — and each look was more glamorous than the next. Here, every detail about her on-stage style parade.

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Losing your virginity is a big deal. It's not uncommon to have all sorts of romantic and exciting fantasies of how your first time will play out. But for most people, the reality is that their first time having sex was less than perfect.

One reason may be that the average American loses their virginity at age 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And, because this only represents heterosexual (penile/vaginal) intercourse, and the definition of... Читать дальше...

Is there anything robots can’t do? They can perform our jobs, get periods and now . . . grow human organs. Scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine have developed an automated system that uses robots to produce human mini-organs from stem cells. According to Science Daily, the ability to mass produce “organoids” promises to...

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states have the right to ban uranium mining for public health reasons in a dispute over a moratorium Virginia put in place on the radioactive metal in 1982. The court will hear a bid by a Virginia Energy Resources Inc subsidiary and other owners of the largest U.S. uranium deposit to revive a lawsuit thrown out by a lower court that sought to invalidate Virginia's ban because it conflicted with a... Читать дальше...

NORTH BEND, Ore. (AP) — A coastal Oregon high school is facing anti-gay discrimination allegations as the Oregon Department of Education is planning a hearing and may impose sanctions. Two young women who were an openly gay couple cited several incidents. They were walking in the school parking lot when the principal's son drove up, veered away at the last second and shouted an anti-gay slur. In class, a teacher equated same-sex marriage with bestiality. The girls complained to school officials, but harassment continued. Читать дальше...

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered that a warrant of arrest be served on Victor Uwajeh, ex-investigator for the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIPRPP).

Arsenal News HQ brings you the latest Arsenal news, match analysis, transfer news, injury news, team news and rumours from trusted media outlets around the World. Arsenal are set for two announcements this week, with Mikel Arteta reportedly agreeing to become manager and now Jack Wilshere signing a new contract. The  Mirror write that Wilshere has indicated he’s about to sign a new three-year deal with a further 12-month option to stay at Arsenal. The midfielder apparently had offers from Everton and Wolves... Читать дальше...

"What can you do if no Serbs and no Swedes have ever been to your venue and left a review? You write it yourself!"

Exciting stories from Prince Harry and Meghan’s secretive wedding reception are finally beginning to emerge and one story involves the tennis champion beating everyone at the popular American drinking game.

Many nations, including Russia, have charged journalists with high treason. Despite Putin’s claim that he has not seen anything like this in a long time, he actually has – the case against Russian journalist Grigory Pasko, who was imprisoned on high treason charges

L'Akademik Lomonossov, première centrale nucléaire flottante au monde, a été amarrée cette fin de semaine dans le port de Mourmansk, dans l'Arctique russe, d'où elle sera chargée en combustible avant de prendre la route de la Sibérie orientale, près du détroit de Béring.

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• Argentina is spiraling into a crisis, with a sinking currency and potential bailout from the IMF. 
• Some fear that other emerging markets could follow, with the dollar rally adding further pressure. 
• Brazil is the most vulnerable.

Months after Buenos Aires defaulted on the largest amount of debt in history in 2001, Brazil's economy took a turn for the worst. As Argentina finds itself in a similar economic storm, some fear financial... Читать дальше...

After their runners-up finish in 2014, the ESPN FC crew assess Lionel Messi and Argentina's chances of lifting the World Cup in Russia. Cristian Pavon was always a confident kid. Long before he was a star for Boca Juniors, and long before his dream of representing Argentina at a World Cup became reality when he was named in Jorge Sampaoli's final squad for Russia 2018, he already trusted fully in his ability. The footage makes that clear. Pavon is 12 years old and has just produced a decisive... Читать дальше...

The story of an improbable soul music LP, recorded in prison by inmates.

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• Collagen-infused snacks and drinks have become increasingly popular, reaching sales figures of $60 billion in the U.S. last year.
• Certain research suggests that the addition of collagen to a diet can improve skin elasticity over time.
• However, it is wise to be wary of collagen as an ingredient as there is not enough research currently available concerning the long-term consequences of consuming it.

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