Scammer tricks woman into thinking she’s dating Brad Pitt, divorces billionaire husband, sends AI-generated image to pay £697,000 for ‘kidney cancer treatment’ I sent money.
A French woman, known as Anne, fell victim to a scam involving a fake Brad Pitt account that engaged her through social media. Believing she was communicating with the actor, she was manipulated into paying nearly €1 million for supposed cancer treatment expenses. The scam began in February 2023 after Anne received messages from someone claiming to be Pitt's...
The world’s richest chef is worth more than Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay’s net worth combined (and you may never have heard of him!)
Alan Wong has been named the world's richest chef, boasting a net worth of £880 million—over double that of Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined. Ramsay, with £180 million, ranks third, while Oliver follows at £164 million. Wong is celebrated for his traditional Hawaiian cuisine and gained recognition after cooking for former President Obama in 2009. Meanwhile, Jamie Oliver...
I was completely indoctrinated into the “cult” of the Democratic Party. Here’s why I gave up my life as a liberal influencer to raise money for Trump
Lindy Lee, a former Democratic fundraiser and social media influencer, is now raising funds for President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee after a tumultuous year in politics. Once a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, Lee became disillusioned following Harris' defeat, accusing party leaders of misleading their supporters and mismanaging campaign funds. Despite facing backlash and accusations,...
Australian Open – Day 3: Emma Laducane advances, Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter start Live scores, match-by-match updates and results
On Day 3 of the Australian Open, Emma Raducanu secured a hard-fought victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, winning both sets 7-6, despite struggling with 15 double faults. Daniil Medvedev faced a shocking loss to Rod Laver, while Cameron Norrie cited inadequate practice due to illness ahead of his match against Matteo Berrettini. Giovanni Mpesi Pellicard and Gael Monfils entertained fans...
How Nicola Sturgeon makes thousands of dollars from her job outside of politics
Since her departure from Bute House, Nicola Sturgeon has established "Nicola Sturgeon Limited" to manage her non-political earnings. She signed a memoir deal with Pan Macmillan, reportedly worth up to £1 million, securing a £300,000 advance. By August 2023, she had begun receiving advances for her autobiography. Sturgeon has also earned from punditry, receiving £25,000 from ITN for election...
Richard Kay: Interesting clues about what’s really behind the sudden breakup of the SNP’s (very) odd couple who ruled Scotland with an iron fist
Nicola Sturgia has confirmed her separation from husband Peter Murrell, announcing they had been living apart for some time. While her resignation as First Minister in 2023 was shocking, the marriage split was expected. Sturgeon shared the news via Instagram, revealing a sense of refreshment amid rumors about her personal life. Her close friend, crime writer Val McDiarmid, provides...
3 million dogs killed in ‘brutal street cleaning’ in Morocco ahead of FIFA World Cup
Animal rights advocate Jane Goodall has condemned Morocco for the planned slaughter of 3 million stray dogs ahead of the 2030 World Cup, calling on FIFA to intervene. Reports indicate that thousands of stray dogs have already been killed across North Africa in brutal "cleansing" operations meant to beautify cities for soccer fans. Goodall's letter to FIFA warns that...
A 58-year-old firefighter who spanked 8-year-old “naughty” boys who visited his fire station has been jailed for three years.
Christopher Richards, a 58-year-old firefighter from Reading, Berkshire, was sentenced to three years in prison for indecently assaulting two young boys at the fire station during the 1980s. Found guilty of four counts of indecent assault, Richards used spanking as a form of punishment for the boys’ "naughtiness." The court highlighted the repeated nature of his actions, which caused...
The incredible story of a heroic neurosurgeon who saved the entire city of Malibu from the LA wildfires by keeping the flames at bay for five nights.
Neurosurgeon Chester Griffith, 62, became a hero during the Los Angeles wildfires that threatened Malibu. After completing a brain surgery, he raced to protect his beachfront home. Alongside his son and neighbor Clayton Colbert, they fought fiercely against the flames for five days. Using hoses and shovels, they saved six homes from destruction as hurricane-force winds intensified the danger....
Top NHS doctor tasked with helping Brits lose weight reveals the real reason why so many people become obese…it’s not laziness
Professor Naveed Sattar argues that genetics, rather than laziness or greed, underlie obesity, emphasizing the role of appetite genes in overeating. He highlighted that around 3.4 million UK adults qualify for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, which could cost the NHS £10 billion annually. While Sattar notes many struggle to resist unhealthy foods, Professor Barbra McGowan stresses...
