Author: Press Room

Colombia’s new hardline president, Abelardo de la Espriella, barely had time to settle into office before the United States pledged a formidable £740m. This swift financial injection signals a sharp realignment in Washington’s regional allegiances.Mr de la Espriella, a right-wing populist and admirer of Donald Trump, echoed many of the former US president’s policies during his campaign. He used his maiden speech to promise an “all-out war” on drug cartels.The US State Department confirmed this “security package” would help achieve “our shared goals”. These include fighting organised crime and curbing illegal immigration, areas where Mr Trump had repeatedly criticised Mr…

America’s top beef processors, long accused of price-fixing, are paradoxically bleeding cash even as retail prices for steak and mince hit record highs. This unexpected financial squeeze defies popular assumptions about market control.Four market leviathans – Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef – command roughly 85% of American beef processing. This concentration even prompted former President Trump to level accusations of price-fixing against them. Yet, the firms are struggling.Tyson, the largest of the quartet, reported staggering losses exceeding $500 million on beef for the first half of its financial year in May. While beef sells at peaks, these giants also…

A man sits in a Sydney prison, facing a £12m theft charge. His alleged downfall, a Senate inquiry heard this week, was fuelled by major gambling firms plying him with drugs, escorts, and lavish perks. This stark testimony uncovers a dark underbelly of Australia’s betting industry.Anti-gambling campaigner Tim Costello brought these explosive claims to a Monday hearing. He told the inquiry that betting giants TAB and Sportsbet, alongside Star Casino, allegedly enticed high-spending punters. Costello is now preparing a character reference for the jailed man.The man, detained at Sydney’s Silverwater prison, became the biggest customer for both TAB and Sportsbet.…

‘Barbie’ fans face a grim reality. Three years since its summer 2023 box office triumph, a sequel remains elusive. This billion-dollar hit now faces a high-stakes financial stand-off. It could even lose its studio home.Margot Robbie starred as Barbie, with Ryan Gosling as Ken. The film garnered $636.2 million domestically and $810.9 million from foreign markets. This totals a staggering $1.447 billion worldwide. Such figures usually fast-track any sequel plans.Warner Bros., however, has stalled. A New York Times report points to CEO David Zaslav as the main obstacle. He is reportedly balking at the hefty salary demands from Robbie and…

A Texan man is facing felony charges after allegedly pulling off a substantial cattle fraud. Payton Dean Carroll, 25, is accused of purchasing 77 head of cattle with dud cheques, totalling over $159,000.The alleged scheme saw Mr Carroll acquire the livestock from Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc. The Leon County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the charges of felony second-degree cattle theft in a release issued on Saturday. The total value of the transactions reportedly reached $159,604.03.Detectives from the sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division launched their inquiry on July 17, following an initial report of the alleged crime. This swift action underscores the vigilance…

The personal effects of Colonel Harland Sanders, the legendary KFC founder, fetched tens of thousands at auction this week in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Over 70 items, from handwritten notes to his signature bow tie, drew a fervent crowd eager for a tangible piece of fast-food history.A vintage 1964 planner, a seemingly innocuous item, ignited fierce bidding, eventually selling for $30,000. His 1955 Kentucky Colonel certificate fetched an impressive $23,000, while the iconic black clip-on bow tie went for $8,000.The planner generated particular excitement, according to Bill Menish, owner and lead auctioneer for The Menish Group. He revealed a handwritten note on…

Kurt Knutsson highlights 5 disturbing robot clips. Humanoid robots can move with startling speed. Once a machine loses balance, nearby people have little time to react. These videos spread quickly as they hit a nerve. A robot demonstration should make you curious, not force you to dodge a metal arm or leg. Several clips show people standing far too close to powerful machines. A robot starts swinging its arms inside an office. Another appears to surge toward a festival crowd. In the most upsetting clip, a performing robot kicks a child in the stomach. The CyberGuy Report reviews these viral…

A rare public broadside has rocked the United Nations, with France accusing the United States of abandoning its global human rights leadership role. This stinging social media attack on Saturday followed a contentious vote to grant UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk another four-year term, exposing a deep rift between Western allies.The official French mission to the UN in Geneva posted on X, claiming the US was no longer a “beacon of human rights.” It stated Washington now “stands alongside North Korea, Nicaragua, Mali & Russia, isolated,” adding the pointed hashtag “#AmericaAlone.” France’s vote supported Türk, whose current…

The WNBA roared into its 30th-season celebration on Saturday, drawing a record-breaking crowd as young talent etched new history into the league’s fabric.A staggering 19,783 fans packed Chicago’s United Center for the All-Star Game, marking the highest attendance ever. This energy fuelled a high-scoring contest, with Jonquel Jones delivering a standout performance for Team Spoon.Jones, named the game’s Most Valuable Player, finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. Her efforts helped Caitlin Clark’s Team Spoon secure a 129-122 victory over Marina Mabrey’s Team Coop.Eight players from Team Spoon reached double figures, including Allisha Gray with 19 points and…

The cheap buffet, once the beating heart of Las Vegas, faces an existential threat. Michael Gaughan, owner of the South Point hotel and casino, absorbs millions in losses to keep his value-driven offering alive.Mr Gaughan’s South Point buffets lose between £1.2 million and £1.6 million ($1.5 million and $2 million) monthly, according to The Wall Street Journal. Yet, they draw around 3,000 people daily, proving his conviction: “The buffets get people in,” he told the publication. “They get value for their money, and they stay around and play.”His casino offers breakfast with two bloody marys for £13.50 ($16.95) for members,…