Artworks and graffiti displaying words of thanks to the NHS, support for Black Lives Matter and justice for George Floyd have popped up all over Glasgow during the coronavirus lockdown
Melania Trump Used Delay In White House Move To Renegotiate Prenup: Report
When Melania Trump put off moving from Trump Tower to the White House for six months at the start of 2017, she said it was to prevent her then-11-year-old son, Barron, from having to pick up and move schools midyear.
That was true ― but she also used that time to strengthen her financial safety net by renegotiating the terms of her prenuptial agreement with President Donald Trump, according to a new book.Â
Melania also needed time to cool off after revelations about her husband’s reported affairs made news headlines during the campaign, along with his infamous “grab them by the pussy†comment on a leaked “Access Hollywood†tape, according to “The Art of Her Deal†by Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan.
She and Barron continued to live in New York City while he finished out the year at his Upper West Side private school, an arrangement that strained Secret Service resources. The pair moved to Washington in June, and Barron was enrolled at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland.Â
“The Art of Her Deal†is based on more than 100 interviews with people who have known the first lady, from former Slovenian schoolmates to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the Post reported Saturday after receiving an advance copy.Â
In mid-2018, Melania Trump finally settled on terms she liked, the book said.
“She wanted proof in writing that when it came to financial opportunities and inheritance, Barron would be treated as more of an equal to Trump’s oldest three children,†Jordan wrote, according to the Post.Â
Jordan said that, despite public perception, Melania is very similar to her husband and even has the same “mythmaking†instincts. The reporter found little evidence to support the first couple’s story of how they met, which centered on a night at a club during Fashion Week in 1998 and positioned Melania as a “supermodel,†which was not true.Â
The couple married in 2005.Â
“They are both fighters and survivors and prize loyalty over almost all else,†Jordan wrote, according to the Post. “Neither the very public Trump nor the very private Melania has many close friends. Their loner instincts filter into their own marriage.â€
Jordan, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2003, painted Melania as an influential force in the White House who is often the president’s first call after one of his rallies. Melania encouraged Trump’s dream of winning the highest office in the land, according to the book, and had a hand in choosing Mike Pence as Trump’s running mate, believing that he would be content in a No. 2 spot.Â
She has looked out for Barron in other ways, too, securing dual citizenship for him in Slovenia so he can eventually work for the Trump Organization in Europe.
“The Art of Her Deal†is available June 16.
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Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘colourful’ days with Nikhil Chinapa. Seen these throwback photos?
Nikhil Chinappa shared throwback video and photos
Ayushmann Khurrana was once a TV host before becoming a successful actor, and host-deejay Nikhil Chinapa has shared a few nostalgic moments from back in the day when they were both a “bit colourful”, with a set of throwback photos.
Posting photos of the two taken during the shoot of a show, Nikhil tweeted: “10 years ago, @ayushmannk + me dancing in our make-up van in Ahmedabad getting ready to shoot Season 2 of India’s Got Talent on @ColorsTV.”
10 years ago, @ayushmannk + me dancing in our make-up van in Ahmedabad getting ready to shoot Season 2 of India’s Got Talent on @ColorsTV
Thanks for the video Nikhil Vyas.. more pics coming up next 😄 pic.twitter.com/nsnTupfNY8
— Nikhil Chinapa (@nikhilchinapa) June 13, 2020
Some more Colors! @nikhilchinapa @ayushmannk pic.twitter.com/0pqQo8BS7D
— Ayushmann Khurrana Fandom (@AyushmannkFD) June 13, 2020
“As you can see, we were both a bit colourful back then. We had so much fun shooting those two seasons and they showed @ayushmannk and me how incredibly diverse our country is.”
Ayushmann acknowledged it with a heart and replied: “Pure gold.”
After doing some TV shows as a contestant and host, Ayushmann went on to make his film debut in 2012 with Shoojit Sircar’s “Vicky Donor”.
Vanderpump Rules Star Stassi Schroeder Is Pregnant With Her First Child
Newly ousted Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder is pregnant with her first child, a source confirms to E! News.
The news comes just days after Stassi, along with Kristen Doute and two other cast members, were fired from the Bravo reality TV series. Bravo cut ties with Stassi and Kristen after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly accused the pair of reporting her to law enforcement over a false stealing claim. Faith’s statements were made amid heightened conversations surrounding racism in the county.Â
In a joint statement released Friday by their crisis manager, it read, “Stassi and Kristen acknowledged what they did was wrong, have apologized and been punished. Without casting aside their actions or the impact of those actions, they want to move forward as part of the solution in ways that are productive, meaningful and sincere. Both of them recognize actions speak louder than words and that is what will guide them as they move forward.”
Stassi has not commented publicly on the pregnancy news. She was, however, wearing a figure-covering cardigan during her first public outing with fiancé Beau Clark since the controversy erupted.Â
Andy Cohen Breaks Silence on Stassi Schroeder & Kristen Doute’s Firings From Vanderpump Rules
The fallout from Stassi’s alleged actions and subsequent firing has been swift.
Her publicist and agency dropped her from their client list, several brands confirmed publicly that they had no plans to continue working with the 31-year-old. Additionally, her upcoming speaking tour was canceled and her podcast, Straight Up With Stassi, was removed from platforms.Â
Beau Clark, Stassi Schroeder
Bravo’s decision to distance themselves from Stassi came after Faith detailed her experience on the “all-white” show during an Instagram Live with MTV star Candace Renee Rice. During the interview, Faith alleged that Kristen, 37, and Stassi called the cops on her during an off-camera moment.
Both women would ultimately make public apologizes to Faith on Instagram.
Stassi and Beau got engaged in July 2019 and their relationship played out on recent seasons of Vanderpump Rules. They were set to wed in Italy this summer, but plans appear to be on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.Â
Us Weekly was first to report the news.
(E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
In a first, Patna-Delhi train offers ‘life-saving’ kit to passengers on board
It included of late commonplace items including hand sanitisers, medicines for fever, analgesic tablets, things to aid cuts and bruises among others. (File Photo)
The Rajdhani-like train, that left for Delhi from Patna on Saturday, had a new provision of a ‘life saving’ kit — a box containing common diagnostic equipment and medicines — for passengers to turn to if the need arose during journey.
From oximeter, glucometer, blood-pressure measuring machine and thermometer to medicines for asthma attack, fever, diarrhea, diabetes, hypertension, gastric issues and others, it had all the necessary items that a medical kit should comprise of. It included of late commonplace items including hand sanitisers, medicines for fever, analgesic tablets, things to aid cuts and bruises among others. The kit also had a stethoscope.
The East Central Railway’s Danapur Division, in association with Rotary Club, has decided to get this facility provided on all the long distance trains, in which its staff travel end to end.
“This will help us attend to passengers in need, especially at what is called the golden hour. Also, if a passenger has a prescription, he can obtain certain medicine from this, if needed,†said Sunil Kumar, Divisional Railway Manager, Danapur. “Also, in the prevailing situation, getting medical help en-route can be a challenge even if the train is stopped.†Officials said the kit will be kept with the train supervisor and it will be announced multiple times in the train that such a facility is available.
There is plan to proliferate the facility on more trains.
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TikTok Comedian Sarah Cooper Spills Secrets On Lip-Synching Trump In Jimmy Fallon Interview
Cooper revealed that her desire to impersonate Trump came from seeing the president’s daily coronavirus task force meetings.
“He’s just kind of BSing his way through the presidency, as he usually does,†Cooper said of Trump’s briefings, “but it’s just in your face every day. … It reminded me of being in the corporate world. I’d be in a meeting, and a business guy would come in, and he would throw around some buzzword he just learned five minutes ago, and he would just talk, and people would be, like, ‘Oh, wow, he’s so smart. Yeah, what a key team player.’ … And to be honest, I’ve always wanted to be one of those guys.â€
After experimenting with TikTok dance routines, Cooper decided to channel her frustration with Trump into lip-synching videos, uploaded both to her Twitter account, @sarahcpr and her TikTok page, @whatchugotforme.
“It’s really just me and my very patient dog and my very patient husband having to listen to Donald Trump’s voice over and over again as I try to remember these things,†Cooper said when asked by Fallon about her routine for producing the videos. “My husband has only jumped out the window once so far.â€
Following the interview, Fallon shared one of Cooper’s skits to his Twitter timeline — showing the comedian miming Trump’s recent campaign rally remarks on flushing toilets. Â
Anushka Sharma ‘appalled’ at India’s recent animal abuse cases
Bollywood star Anushka Sharma is an active voice in the industry, always speaking out against animal brutality rampant in India and around the world.
The actor recently came forth during an interview with ANI, demanding strict action against the recent case of animal abuse in India involving a pregnant elephant.
“I was absolutely appalled and aghast at what happened when I read the news, I couldn’t understand how such a cruel act could have been carried out,†she said.
“It makes me really sad that humans can do this! We are supposed to be apparently the most evolved species and we are supposed to be the protector of nature and all these voiceless beings and we are not doing that. I think when we have stricter laws and there is accountability,†she continued.
“Right now you can get away after being cruel to an animal by paying 50 rupees – you pay and you are out! There has to be stricter laws and people has to understand the importance of this only then will we move towards being a civilised planet,†she added.
“I really wish we have stricter laws against animal cruelty and they are exercised and executed in a way that there is fear in people. They shouldn’t be able to think that they can do something like this so easily and can get away with it by paying a small fine,†she said.Â
Kiara Advani elaborates upon her wish to try comedy post-lockdown
Kiara Advani has always been considered a hardworking actress, and with her most recent work like Good Newws and Guilty hitting mainstream media, Kiara appears to have hit it big and come under the banner of Bollywood’s hotshots.
During a recent interview with Mid-Day the actress opened up about her desire to work with Karan Johar in a comedy film post-lockdown.
During the course of the interview, Kiara explained, “I keep telling Karan that I want him to direct a comedy. He will be really good because even his love stories are funny and his timing is so perfect. I want to do a comedy with him.â€
In regards to the work front, a while before the lockdown hit, Kiara had a thrilling list of upcoming titles she was working on and was ready to blow fans away. Some of her most highly anticipated roles are in Indoo ki Jawani, Laxmi bomb opposite Akshay Kumar, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik Aaryan and Shershah next to Siddharth Malhotra.
Atlanta Police Fatally Shoot Black Man Who Was Sleeping In His Car
Atlanta police, responding to a call about someone sleeping in a car, shot and killed a Black man at a Wendy’s restaurant Friday.
Police said that Rayshard Brooks, 27, resisted arrest following a failed sobriety test. But video posted to social media shows Brooks running away from police before he is shot off-screen.
Police were called to the Wendy’s restaurant Friday night after receiving a report that a man was sleeping in his car, which was parked in the drive-thru.
Two officers found Brooks in the vehicle and gave him a field sobriety test, which they said he failed. While attempting to arrest Brooks, police said he resisted.Â
“After failing the test, the officers attempted to place the male subject into custody,†Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Nelly Miles said in a statement. “During the arrest, the male subject resisted and a struggle ensued. The officer deployed a Taser.â€
Witnesses said Brooks grabbed the Taser from the officer, according to the GBI.
Brooks was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The GBI said it’s now investigating the incident.
Video posted to social media shows people gathered in the Wendy’s parking lot condemning the shooting. Witnesses said Brooks was unarmed.
The officer involved in the shooting has not been identified.
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Solidarity expresses shock and concern over 900 jobs at Medicross
Trade union Solidarity has reacted with “shock and concern†to the announcement by the Netcare private hospital group that it is looking to change the conditions of service of more than 900 members of staff at its Medicross primary care division.
Although it appears that there will be no retrenchments at this stage, it has not been ruled out by the company. Often retrenchments are a next step in such a process if suitable savings cannot be made.
Medicross provides a range of facilities and services, including 70 family medical and dental centres and 15 day theatres. It also has pharmacies, radiology and pathology facilities, and rents space to various medical professionals in private practice.
Announcement a cause of major concern, says union
In its statement on Friday 12 June, Solidarity said the sudden announcement was a cause of major concern.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has put the medical sector in the front line, where this sector is providing an invaluable service. Health care workers took up their task and responsibility in these times with dedication, which in many cases also required numerous sacrifices,†said Peirru Marx, coordinator for the medical sector at Solidarity.
According to Medicross, the lockdown announced in March had a direct impact on the number of patients it saw across all divisions. Even though the services provided by the hospital group are essential, movement by the public was limited by the lockdown regulations announced under the Disaster Management Act and, consequently, people made less use of medical services.
“While Medicross for now only intends to make changes to the conditions of service, it does not exclude the possibility of retrenchments in future. Solidarity undertakes to assist its members during this process in order to prevent possible retrenchments, and it will examine all possible solutions to protect the interests of its members,†Solidarity said in a statement.
Absa warned last month about private hospital sector
Last month Absa Bank’s investment business published an analysis of the private hospital sector in South Africa and warned that the sector was struggling financially as patients stayed away for anything other than dire emergencies.
Absa said some hospitals could even close temporarily as lucrative elective surgeries – operations that are not of an emergency nature and can be scheduled ahead of time – ground to a halt during lockdown.