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Twelve Air Malta flights suffered delays on Sunday after a plane was grounded by technical issues in St Petersburg and another suffered a birdstrike in Catania. The airline was also affected by an air traffic controllers' strike in France. The flight from St Petersburg was meant to arrive in Malta at 6.15am but will now leave the Russian city at 7.30pm Also delayed were flights from and to Dusseldorf. Departures to Orly, Zurich, Munich and Frankfurt were delayed in the afternoon. Flights to Heathrow... Читать дальше...

The Legends of Star Wars live on in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

First, a brief history lesson: Not long after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the new corporate parent made a controversial decision. The Star Wars Expanded Universe, a timeline of events outside the movies that was chronicled in books, comics, video games, and more, would be no more.

SEE ALSO: Who's who in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

The various forms of media from that timeline would be re-branded as "Legends" to avoid confusion. Читать дальше...

The Meaning of Memorial Day SWJED Sun, 05/27/2018 - 12:10pm

This year marks the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. As time proceeds, the memories diminish and the significance ebbs into oblivion. There are occasional bursts of “remembrance” that capture a moment in time and permit some symbolic gesture for an historical event largely lost in time. This year, Presidents, Prime Ministers and the panoply of civilization will assemble on the week of the 6th of June to commemorate... Читать дальше...

Dublin isn't for everyone. To be clear, we're not recommending that everybody needs to pack up and leave immediately, of course they don't, but city life just doesn't suit every single person who tries it... at least not forever.  Besides we're not even necessarily suggesting you leave the county, just remove yourself from the hectic pace of the city. Maybe you need more headspace, you've become overwhelmed by all the noise, or you simply don't have the energy for the place anymore. If you any of these signs sound familiar... Читать дальше...

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• The White House chief of staff translates a president's agenda into reality — and as a result, some consider it the second most powerful job in the White House.
• In his book, "The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chief of Staff Define Every Presidency," Chris Whipple explores the power the position holds, and how the chief of staff can help determine how successful a president is.
• He says when government fails, it can often be traced to the shortcomings of the chief of staff. Читать дальше...

Chinese industrial firms have posted upbeat earnings in April, capitalizing on the rising production margins; however, downward pressures on the broader economy still linger and the government in Beijing could either step up its supply-side reforms or use the tools of monetary accommodation.

The righty will be available in Sunday’s game against the Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG — It wasn’t so long ago that Jaime Schultz seemed like he was on the brink of making his big league debut for the Rays. Following the 2017 spring training preseason, Schultz was one of the final cuts, and as far as anyone could tell he was poised to be the next call up for the team.

That was until the unthinkable happened.

First is was a pull in his groin — a chronic injury — that sidelined him for three months. Читать дальше...

Will the expansion Golden Knights complete their unthinkable debut season, or will Alex Ovechkin finally hoist the Stanley Cup?

Disney

• "Solo: A Star Wars Story" earned an estimated $83 million over three days, $101 million by Memorial Day.
• That's $29 million under original industry low-end projections for the movie.
• This marks the lowest opening for a "Star Wars" movie since 2002's "Attack of the Clones" (not counting inflation).
  
• "Solo" is the latest victim of disappointing Memorial Day weekend releases.

It turns out "Star Wars" is not bulletproof.

The beloved... Читать дальше...

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Michael Avenatti, the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, revealed on Sunday that evidence will show that Donald Trump participated in his personal attorney's business of selling access to top government officials.

Batali faces sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women and is under investigation by the New York Police Department.

I spent the final part of my season this year guiding 2 weeks of ski touring in Finnmark, the most […]

PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French Open, the year's second Grand Slam tennis tournament (all times local): 5:55 p.m. In a clash between the youngest and oldest players in the men's draw at the French Open, the youngest prevailed on remote court 7. Playing at Roland Garros with a wild card, 19-year-old Frenchman Corentin Moutet defeated veteran Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (7), 6-2, 7-6 (5) to reach the second round. At 39 years, 88 days, Karlovic is more than 20 years older than Moutet, one of the six teenagers in the main draw at Roland Garros. Читать дальше...

Weston McKennie talks about his success at Schalke, the new faces on the U.S. roster and much more ahead of their training camp. Former U.S. international Brian McBride backs Christian Pulisic's comments about a lack of focus being to blame for the USMNT missing the World Cup. CHESTER, Penn. -- Bill Hamid is only 27 years old, but he's still feeling his age. The U.S. international goalkeeper is one of the elder statesmen on the current roster -- average age: 22 -- that will face Bolivia in an international friendly on Monday. Читать дальше...

Weston McKennie talks about his success at Schalke, the new faces on the U.S. roster and much more ahead of their training camp. Former U.S. international Brian McBride backs Christian Pulisic's comments about a lack of focus being to blame for the USMNT missing the World Cup. CHESTER, Penn. - Bill Hamid is only 27 years old, but he's still feeling his age. The U.S. international goalkeeper is one of the elder statesmen on the current roster -- average age: 22 -- that will face Bolivia in an international friendly on Monday. Читать дальше...

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In the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. But those are often supplemented by a myriad of options from other players, ranging from tech firms like PayPal... Читать дальше...