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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson admits to peeing in water bottles on set: ‘Yeah, that happens’

The actor and producer has responded to a viral news story from April – but denied being eight hours’ late to filming. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has admitted he does sometimes urinate in water ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy

Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Explosion rocks Louisville, Kentucky, neighborhood

An explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, injured several people on Tuesday at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, a company that produces coloring for soft drinks. CBS News national correspondent Dave ...

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes

At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week.

Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Black Sabbath frontman was among the 2024 inductees at the event in the US on Saturday.

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

House GOP nominates Johnson for Speaker

House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the gavel in the upcoming 119th Congress, according to three sources in the room, as the conference prepares to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has a poignant vibe this year

Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 20

Cher, Dionne Warwick inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.

Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83

In 1957, Mrs. Mothershed Wair and eight other Black students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. They faced racist mobs and were escorted by federal troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand

Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

UCLA rocked by competing claims of antisemitism and anti-Palestinian bias

LOS ANGELES — Dueling lawsuits against UCLA each describe a rise in antisemitic and anti-Palestinian bias since protests erupted on campus last year over the Israel-Hamas war.

Canada’s Sikh Communities Have Been Rocked by Violence. Authorities Blame India.

Tightly knit communities in Ontario and British Columbia have been rocked by violent events in the past 18 months. Now the authorities say the Indian government was behind them.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Sexual assault scandal rocks Spain's 'most feminist' govt

World - Yahoo News - October 25

European football: Leverkusen rocked by Bremen as Napoli stretch Serie A lead

Xabi Alonso blames ‘soft defending’ for last-gasp draw Napoli extend unbeaten run and go five points clear Bayer Leverkusen’s sloppy performance in their 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

How contested votes and foreign influence are rocking EU accession

Also in this newsletter: why two rival business summits spell trouble for the German government’s unity

World - Financial Times - October 29

Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event

Former President Donald Trump used derogatory terms to describe President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Arizona. Trump, sitting in a chair next to right-wing ...

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds

The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'

The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry.

Duff McKagan still has an appetite for L.A. and making rock music that lasts

The Guns N' Roses rocker plays the El Rey Theater on Wednesday following the release of his new solo album "Lighthouse"

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Here’s how tariffs can be implemented without rocking markets, Trump-friendly strategist says

A senior hedge-fund strategist argues the Trump administration can have its tariff cake and eat it too.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

Johnson: Election ‘should be about policy’ over personality

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, just days away, should come down to policy. “Look at the record of these two candidates, this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Panthers WRs Johnson, Thielen out vs. Broncos

Panthers receivers Diontae Johnson (rib) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Sources: WRs Johnson, Kirk draw trade interest

Two receivers who have generated the most conversation ahead of the NFL trade deadline are Carolina's Diontae Johnson and Jacksonville's Christian Kirk, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Blame Woody Johnson for Jets' ongoing tailspin

The Jets aren't done.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Panthers trading WR Diontae Johnson to Ravens

Lamar Jackson has a new weapon. The trade adds to a Ravens unit that's arguably been the league's best through the first eight weeks of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Ravens agree to trade for Panthers WR Johnson

The Ravens are acquiring wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Panthers, pending a physical.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Sources: Johnson to coach Spurs with Popovich ill

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday's game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday vs. ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Sources: No surgery for injured Ducks WR Johnson

Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson's shoulder injury is not a season-ender, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.