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[ad_1] Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to win over Arsenal supporters after another subdued showing in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fulham . The £67.5 million summer signing from Chelsea had the fewest touches (22) of any Arsenal outfield player in the first half and was substituted on 56 minutes with his side trailing 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arteta's side responded to Andreas Pereira 's first-minute strike with two goals in three minutes. Bukayo Saka equalised with a penalty and substitute Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal ahead before Calvin Bassey was sent off for Fulham with seven minutes remaining. However, João Palhinha 's 88th-minute strike salvaged a point for the visitors but Arteta played down what appeared to be frustration from the home fans directed at Havertz's ineffective display -- notably when losing the ball shortly before his substitution. "I saw an action when he played backward...

[ad_1] Jean Knight, a soul singer whose memorable single “Mr. Big Stuff,” a brassy anthem of female strength, rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s rhythm and blues chart in 1971, died on Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. She was 80. Her death, in a hospital, was confirmed by Mona Giamanco, a publicist for Ms. Knight’s family. She did not specify the cause. The gutsy narrator of “Mr. Big Stuff,” which was released on the Memphis-based Stax label, tells a wealthy ladies’ man — with his “fancy clothes” and “a big fine car” — that she will never love him: Mr. Big Stuff Who do you think you are? Mr. Big Stuff You’re never gonna get my love. When she sang “Mr. Big Stuff” on the television show “Soul Train,” Ms. Knight exhibited the narrator’s disdain for the wealthy man in her facial gestures and in the way she defiantly planted her hand on her right hip and wagged her right index finger. But her strong voice softened when she sang that she would rather have a “poor guy that has a love that’s true.” M...

[ad_1] Another earthquake shook a North Carolina community on Friday, which is reportedly indicative of an old fault line that is now active.  The U.S. Geological Survey told The Charlotte Observer that scientists don't know if the "cluster" will continue and are not sure why it has suddenly become active.  Friday's early morning quake was magnitude 2.1 and was centered about four kilometers to the north of West Canton.  There was only one response filed on the USGS website by a person who felt the tremor.  NORTH CAROLINA DAD TAKES A SECOND JOB AT DAUGHTER'S WORKPLACE TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH HER The 2.1 quake hit early Friday morning, about four kilometers north of West Canton, North Carolina. (U.S. Geological Survey) That's the same place where a magnitude 2.5 struck on the sixth and magnitudes 3.2 and 2.2 rattled the area on the fourth. The paper said previously that the seventh earthquake there, the magnitude 2.5, was felt by about 20 people who of...

[ad_1] Still from Universal and Dreamworks' "How to Train Your Dragon 2." Universal | Dreamworks Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation are taking a page out of Disney's playbook. For the last decade, the Walt Disney Company has been transforming its classic animated features into live-action theatrical and streaming features. Earlier this week, Universal said it would be doing the same for one of its own animated franchises: How to Train Your Dragon. The live-action adaptation based on the 2010 film about the friendship between a young man and his dragon is due in theaters March 14, 2025. Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed all three films in the animated trilogy, is on tap to write and direct the live-action version. The films' story was based on the best-selling book series by Cressida Cowell. Universal's decision to translate the successful animated franchise to live action has precedent. Since 2010, Disney has released 11 theatrical live-acti...

[ad_1] LONDON: Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who has signed for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has been labelled Crystal Palace's "talisman and greatest player" by the Premier League club's chairman Steve Parish. The 30-year-old forward joined Galatasaray on a free transfer after turning down a new contract with Palace and will receive a signing-on fee of 2.35 million euros ($2.6 million) and an annual salary of 4.35 million euros, the Turkish club said. Zaha had been offered a reported £200,000 ($256,000) a week from the London club whom he joined aged 12. He has scored 90 goals in 458 games for Palace and was sent on loan to the club twice during an unhappy two-year hiatus at Manchester United . Parish called Zaha "our talisman, our greatest player" and said he "remains a true inspiration for all our young players in the academy". "We would not be the club we are today without Wilfried," he added. Palace manage...

[ad_1] Vande Bharat sleeper train soon! Indian Railways is all set to roll out the first sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat Express in the coming months. The new Vande Bharat sleeper train, which is said to be superior to Rajdhani Express , is being manufactured by BEML in collaboration with Indian Railways Integral Coach Factory. The production work for the first prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper train commenced in October-end last year.Sources have told TOI that the train is expected to be ready in February-March. How will the Vande Bharat sleeper train be better than the Rajdhani Express? TOI has exclusively learnt of some additional passenger-friendly features in the Vande Bharat Express that are better than the premium Rajdhani Express and Tejas Express trains that currently run on the Indian Railways network. For example, keeping in mind the comfort of passengers, extra cushioning on the side of the berths has been provided so that when passengers turn while sleeping...

[ad_1] A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft lands at San Francisco International Airport in California on March 13, 2019. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United Airlines said Monday that it has found loose bolts on door plugs of several Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during inspections spurred when a panel of that type blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight using that type of aircraft last week. Alaska Airlines later Monday said its initial inspections of the jets had turned up "loose hardware" and that, "No aircraft will be returned to service" until formal reviews are complete. "The safety of these aircraft is our priority and we will take the time and steps necessary to ensure their airworthiness, in close partnership with the FAA," Alaska Airlines said in a statement. The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday grounded dozens of 737 Max 9s after the panel blew out midflight on Alaska Flight 1282. Alaska has 65 of the Max 9 planes in it...

[ad_1] Welcome to the energetic, catchy, family-friendly world of South Korean music-better known as K-pop. Its best-known artists maybe the boy band BTS, nominated in three different categories at tonight's  Grammy Awards , and the most-listened-to group in Spotify history. UCLA professor Suk-Young Kim, who has written about the K-pop phenomenon, said, "It's way more than music. It is a total entertainment that incorporates choreography, fashion, lifestyle. "We used to have very prominent boy bands and girl groups, such as New Kids on the Block, Spice Girls, One Direction. I think K-pop really hits kind of a vacuum that Western pop cultural trends left behind," she said. The K-pop band Stray Kids performs "Maniac." JYP Entertainment "Sunday Morning" visited the 10th annual KCON convention in Los Angeles, an expo dedicated ...

[ad_1] Two foreigners were offloaded from a Mumbai-bound Go First flight after they violated the flight safety rules, Go First spokesperson said on Sunday. The incident took place on January 6 when both passengers passed "lewd comments" to the crew members. Both of them disrupted fellow passengers also, the spokesperson said. "Two foreigners were offloaded from G8-372 Goa- Mumbai flight on January 6, after they violated the flight safety rules. Both passengers passed lewd comments to the crew members and disrupted fellow passengers too," a Go First Spokesperson said. Following the incident, the Pilot-in-Command decided to offload them immediately. Both passengers were handed over to the airport security. "Pilot-in-Command decided to offload them immediately and handed them over to airport security. The matter was reported to DGCA for further action," the spokesperson added. Earlier on January 6, in wake of Air India`s mid-air urination incidents...

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Fans and critics can’t yet decide on the success of FX’s take on Octavia E. Butler’s “Kindred,” calling it “ thrilling ” but “ uneven ,” “ provocative ” yet “ skimpy .” But there’s one thing they do agree on. “It’s about damn time,” said author and film historian Tananarive Due, echoing the long-bottled frustration of Butlerphiles who have been waiting patiently (and somewhat hesitantly) for one of her most popular stories to make the leap from page to screen. Nearly 43 years after the novel’s publication and 16 years after Butler’s untimely death at 58, “Kindred’s” arrival on Hulu last month was a result of political movements, box-office trends, and a bit of luck. Since its debut in 1979, Kindred has been “optioned” — industry parlance for the nascent stage of adaptation — in one form or another. Almost 20 years later, celebrated playwright Branden Jacob Jenkins discovered the novel as a tween on a shelf at Sister Space, a D.C. indie bookstor...

[ad_1] Simon Pegg never broach 'Scientology' with Tom Cruise Simon Pegg revealed he did not stick his nose in Tom Cruise's spiritual beliefs, in this case: Scientology Speaking to BBC Radio 4 ’s Desert Island Discs, the Mission Impossible star said, “I don’t ask him about stuff like that because I feel that would be me abusing my privileged access that I get to him, you know what I mean?” The 53-year-old reflected on his relationship with the megastar as "just very simple and amiable. We're friends." “It’s always been a very easy relationship. I think you realize, when you meet the person rather than the thicket of mythology that’s built up around them, it’s a different experience," he continued. "I mean, he loves the fame and he really relishes it, it’s all he knows. It energizes him and spurs him on.” Cruise is one of the most popular members of Scientology.  But, the religious leader David Miscavige has been blamed for several milkin...

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The reason Dylan and Cole Sprouse wore headphones at Dylan’s wedding to model Barbara Palvin has been explained. Last week, former Disney Channel star Dylan, 30, and model Palvin, 29, confirmed that they had secretly married one month after announcing their engagement. The pair tied the knot in Palvin’s home of Albertirsa, Hungary on her parents’ property, Harlekin Birtok, which doubles up as a wedding venue. The wedding was photographed for British Vogue , with Palvin shown wearing a white Vivienne Westwood corsetted satin gown, sheer gloves, a Tiffany & Co choker and a long veil. Dylan, meanwhile, wore a simple black suit with a white collared shirt and a black tie. However, fans had a question about an accessory sported by Dylan and brother Cole, who was also his best man. In t...

[ad_1] Ed Sheeran serenades Courteney Cox, Johnny McDaid on couple's 10th anniversary Ed Sheeran has proven himself a hopeless romantic person as he serenades Courteney Cox and John McDaid with the sweetest nod on their 10th anniversary. The 32-year-old musician delighted Courteney Cox and her devoted partner Johnny McDaid with a customised rendition of his 2017 hit song Shape of You . In celebration of the couple's tenth wedding anniversary, Sheeran made the thoughtful gift. Cox, 59, posted a song clip along with love images of her and McDaid, 47, on Instagram. The actress revealed in the text above the images that Sheeran had initially introduced her to Snow Patrol rocker 10 years prior. In the shared video, Sheeran was spotted sitting with McDaid and Cox as he begins to sing, “I know your heart is falling too. Johnny's in love with your body. And last night, you were in his room. And now his bedsheets smell like you. Every day discovering something brand new...

[ad_1] People gather outside the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on January 17, 2023. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images) Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to allow non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without a negative pre-departure test from next week, health authorities announced Thursday. The country is set to remove mask-wearing on public transport from Monday, as it seeks to exit the "acute phase" of the pandemic, said the Ministry of Health. The country's Covid task force, created in January 2020, will be deactivated. "Our Covid situation has remained stable over the recent months, despite increased travel over the year and holidays and China's shift from zero Covid," said Singapore's deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong, who is also co-chair of the Covid task force. "Our population has developed a high level of hybrid immunity. The r...

[ad_1] Implementing flexible work schedules and promoting work-life balance are effective strategies that can help in stress management at workplace. Regular breaks and mindfulness practices can alleviate stress. By fostering a collaborative approach, employers and employees can work together to create a harmonious workplace that prioritizes mental well-being.  "Addressing work-induced stress necessitates a collective and comprehensive approach, involving both managers and employees. To effectively promote mental well-being in the workplace, it is essential to establish a supportive and empathetic environment that encourages open dialogues on mental health," says Abha Dandekar CEO & Founder, Elephant in the Room. Managers play a crucial role in setting the tone, leading by example by prioritizing work-life balance, acknowledging individual well-being, and providing the necessary resources for stress management and resilience building. Psychologist Apurva Sing...

[ad_1] Cancer, as we all know, is the second leading cause of death globally. March is observed as the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving an early diagnosis when it comes to any cancer is crucial, but sometimes the symptoms can mimic signs of other stomach or issues with intestines. So how do we tell it apart? We spoke to Dr. Ramanjit Singh, Director and Head of Colorectal Surgery, GI Surgery, Medanta Gurugram to know more about the third most common cancer in India. Are colorectal cancers on the rise? Colorectal cancer is one of the common cancers in the body. Overall, it's the third most common cancer of the body and each one of us has around 4-5 per cent lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer. Moreover, initially it was thought that maybe it's a white man's disease. But now if you see, it's actually the incidence is increasing like an epidemic. So just like diabetes, now we have an epidemic of colorectal cancers even in India. So that is the re...