Britain’s King Charles and Patricia Scotland, secretary-general of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, talk during the summit opening ceremony in Apia, Samoa, on Friday. The British monarch told leaders in Apia that he understood “the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate.” But Charles stopped short of mentioning financial reparations that some leaders at the event have …
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Elon Musk’s plan for Twitter’s blue tick – the symbol denoting verified accounts for journalists, celebrities and high-profile individuals and organisations – has received a big red “X” from many users. When a $20 monthly fee for having one was floated by Musk, horror writer Stephen King suggested he’d be off. “Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has …
The following story contains spoilers from the season finale of “Top Chef All-Stars: Los Angeles.” “Top Chef All-Stars: Los Angeles” came to a dramatic conclusion on Thursday night as the remaining three chefs — Bryan Voltaggio, Stephanie Cmar and Melissa King — were tasked with serving a group of international culinary legends in Tuscany, Italy. The Season 17 champion of …
