Grand National-winning rider Brendan Powell to take up new role asJoseph O'Brien's assistant. The Grand National-winning rider, who sent out more than 600 winners in a 19-year training career, will take up his new role in Tipperary shortly and is looking forward to the career change. Brescia perform stunning U-turn to sack new manager Fabio Grosso and re-hire previous boss. The Italians — who count Mario Balotelli among their squad members — are rock bottom of the table and have suffered three straight defeats under their new manager Fabio Grosso. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks in tentative rebound after Trump's trade war scare. European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, recovering some of the losses made in the previous session when U.S. President Donald Trump surprised world markets by saying a trade deal with China could wait until after the 2020 presidential election. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Hit a Record in 2019, Even as Coal Fades. Global consumption of coal declined unexpectedly this year, but a surge in oil and gas pushed up greenhouse gas emissions over all. NHS chief nurse wrongly accused mother of trying to MURDER her seven-year-old disabled daughter. Wendy Mitchell (pictured) of Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children wrongly accused Kirsteen Cooper of trying steal her disabled daughter's blood. N.F.L. Thanksgiving Our Picks Against the Spread. The Saints can clinch the N.F.C. South and the Bears have a good chance of winning, but the matchup of the day will be the Cowboys offense against the Bills defense. Opening date for Sydney's light rail remains a mystery drag queen safety video slammed. A safety video for Sydney's trouble-plagued light rail network has been slammed by unions who called it a token gesture aimed only at avoiding litigation. Japan's boom in weird wearable tech. What do Discman, Tamagotchi, and Game Boy have in common? Warm up ahead of Christmas with these lovely ports. In the same way that port is not just for gouty old soaks in silk dressing gowns, port is not just for Christmas. Opal Tower builder points finger at designer behind controversial cracked highrise. The builder behind the infamous Opal Tower in Sydney has blamed the designer of the high rise after cracks discovered in the structure saw all its residents evacuated in 2018. Chelsea will make Leicester star Ben Chilwell top January transfer target if ban is lifted. Chelsea will make Leicester left back Ben Chilwell their top target in January should their transfer ban be lifted Does UCLA major in criminal justice What channel is the LSU game on time. Chelsea are hopeful that they will be able to sign players next month. Google smart speakers let parents record themselves reading a bedtime story for when they are away. Military family, the Olivers worked with Google and a veteran-owned design agency from Portland Oregon to create MyStorytime, an app that makes it easier for parents to record bedtime tales. Should I be living in fear of my family heart history? Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your questions. Any reader with a long family history of heart attacks should see a cardiologist, Dr Martin Scurr advised. A single electrocardiogram to measure the heart rhythm would not be enough. Let Us Now Praise Mike Nichols. John Simon reviews Life Isnt Everything Mike Nichols, as Remembered by 150 of His Closest Friends, an oral history by Ash Carter and Sam Kashner. Trippie Redd Tops Chart With Mixtape A Love Letter to You 4. The 20-year-old rapper-singer from Ohio beat out new releases from Jason Aldean and Coldplay. Taco Bell first ever NSW Jesmond restaurant in Newcastle. American fast food chain Taco Bell has opened its first ever restaurant in New South Wales — complete with a music booth, a Mexican menu catered for every lifestyle and free drink refills. Don Cherry, a Hockey Institution in Canada, Is Fired After Divisive Comments. Cherry, who offered bombastic opinions on television for decades, attacked the patriotism of immigrants in what appears to be his final show. How Todays Queer Artists Are Revising History. By revisiting and refuting the cultural history of the West, this group is using time as its primary medium, looking backward to inform a different kind of gay future. Their Soccer Club Vanished. They Kept Coming. After Bury Football Club was shuttered on the eve of this season, five employees chose to persevere without pay. Theirs is a story of loyalty, duty and hope. Trippie Redd Tops Chart With Mixtape A Love Letter to You 4. The 20-year-old rapper-singer from Ohio beat out new releases from Jason Aldean and Coldplay. Watch 4 Decades of Inequality Drive American Cities Apart. The biggest metropolitan areas are now the most unequal. Visa crackdown puts these rural doctors at risk. Read full story for latest details.

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Spectacular sculptures spring up in China. The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which opened on Christmas Day, features work by some of the country's best ice sculptors and attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.

The Real Cost of Diversifying College Rosters. College coaches struggle to find athletes who cant pay to play elite youth sports. So Amherst College administrators have reconsidered What do Broncos tickets cost Can we have another constitutional convention it takes to recruit. Erotic fresco depicting Greek mythological character Leda being impregnated by Zeus is unveiled. The incredibly well preserved fresco — which is a mural painted on fresh plaster — was discovered in Regio V, a 54-acre archaeological site to the north of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

What Makes a Church? A Tiny, Leafy Forest. In Ethiopia, church forests are withstanding environmental destruction but just barely.

Fitch Updates Recovery Analysis for U.S. Telecom and Cable Companies. (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, January 08 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has published an updated recovery analysis for U.S. Telecommunication and Cable companies including the following --Level 3 Communications, Inc. --Sprint Corporation The interactive recovery analysis worksheet is available at 'www.fitchratings.com' under the following headers Sectorsgt;gt; Corporate Finance gt;gt; Corporates gt;gt; Research Contact David Peterson Senior Director +. Morgan Stanley fund offer for PNE too low shareholders group SdK. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners' offer for PNE which values the German renewable firm at 306 million euros ($337 million) is too low, small shareholders group SdK said on Tuesday. Cory Booker Bets $100 Billion on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The senator unveiled a broad plan at a decisive period for his struggling campaign as he faces the prospect of not making the December debate.

Finale of The Amazing Race Australia draws in 739,000 viewers. The finale of Channel 10's The Amazing Race Australia drew in739,000 metro viewers on Tuesday evening. Stepfather 'used chloroform and acetone' on his stepdaughter, 13, leaving her unconscious. Allen W. Bittner is charged with assault in the second degreeafter the teenager was found in her bedroom in Black Diamond, Washington on October 12. He appeared in court Monday. Computer (Chess) Pioneer Wins Prestigious Japan Prize. Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie, the inventors of the Unix operating system and the C programming language, have been awarded the Japan Prize. Thompson also created the first master-level chess computer. Whats the Point of the Turner Prize, Anyway? The prizes winner-takes-all model, borrowed from book and film awards, sits uneasy with contemporary art. From Friends to Frenemies? Trumps Relationships With World Leaders. President Trump has a history of falling out with his friends. President Emmanuel Macron of France is the latest. Eating My Way Through Vietnams Most Livable City. Facing rain, the 52 Places Traveler skips Danangs famous beaches in favor of street food and the buzz of a rapidly growing city. Devin Nunes talked with Rudy Giuliani and Lev Parnas during scheme to remove Ukraine ambassador. Rep. Devin Nunes was in touch with Rudy Giuliani and his indicted associate Lev Parnas as they schemed to get the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine removed. Sex Trafficking via Facebook Sets Off a Lawyers Novel Crusade. A personal-injury lawyer in Houston is using an unusual argument to try to upend the internets most vital law. Cherie Blair. On 26 November, in referring to a magazine's claim that Cherie Blair had attended a shooting party which included Saif Gaddafi, we suggested this was hypocritical and had outraged the families of victims of the Lockerbie bombing. We accept that Mrs Blair did not attend the shooting party and has never met Mr Gaddafi. We apologise for any embarrassment caused. New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day. Thousands of infants are doomed to early deaths each year, in part because pediatric medicines come in hard pills or bitter syrups that need refrigeration. Can Dance Make a More Just America? Donald Byrd Is Working on It. The choreographers commitment to dance as a catalyst for social change can be seen at a museum show in Seattle and in a new work for the Alvin Ailey company. 6 Cookbooks That Double as Guidebooks. For travelers who first consider dinner reservations and pastry stops when planning a trip, select cookbooks celebrating the cuisine of a city or country can also serve as guidebooks. Cornish accent dying out because so many rich outsiders are moving to the area. The accent, which sees the 'r' sound after a vowel extended, is said to be the basis for how Americans speak after the Pilgrim Fathers set off from the West Country. Pictured TV drama Poldark. Grieving With a Firefighter. Metropolitan Diary A remembrance of a somber commute downtown nine days after the 9/11 attacks, when a firefighter boarded the subway in full dress uniform. Could Sandy postpone next week's presidential election? Yes, in theory. But the probability is unlikely despite the devastating effect superstorm Sandy had on 60 million people across the north-east, or one-sixth of the population. From the Beginning, Two Guys From Brooklyn. In the 1970s, they grew up on the same block, went to the same schools. And theyve been together for 40 years.

Thunberg sets sail for Spain climate talks. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg set off for Spain from Virginia aboard a catamaran on Wednesday, after an 11-week tour of North America to demand action on climate change that included an impassioned speech at a summit of the United Nations. Jillian Kitchener has more. Hospitalizations surge for sepsis, UTIs and kidney failure when air quality is poor, study reveals. Researchers at Harvard University have identified a host of new illnesses for which hospitalizations increase when there are even small spikes of fine particle pollution, called PM2.5, in the air. House panel impeachment report to be released Tuesday Schiff. A U.S. House Intelligence Committee report laying out the Democratic case for President Donald Trump's impeachment will be publicly released on Tuesday, the panel's chairman said in a television interview. Going for gold! Real Madrid unveil kit Eden Hazard and co will wear next season. Real Madrid have revealed their stunning new strip ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. The classic white is combined with a gold badge, three gold Adidas stripesand the sponsor is also in gold. Latest in the N.B.A. Injury Crisis Kemba Walker on a Stretcher. Superstars, All-Stars, role players, rising youth Injuries have reached them all, and thats hurting the league. Mother-of-four, 51, struggling on Universal Credit becomes overnight millionaire. Anita Campbell from Seaham in County Durham is readjusting to life following her huge win which comes after a year spent struggling to eat properly and losing weight while on benefits. Lloyds slashes chief execAntonio Horta-Osorio's pay by 228,000. Antonio Horta-Osorio, 55, Who was on Bachelor in Paradise 2017 How much are season tickets for Penn State football has been paid 51.4m since becoming chief executive in 2011, last year got 573,000 towards his retirement — 46 per cent of his basic salary. When It Comes to Money, Silence Is Rarely Golden. No matter how difficult, honest financial conversations among family members are almost always the best choice. Here are some ways to do it. White House tells House Democrats that it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing. The White House said in a letter on Sunday to the chairman of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee that President Donald Trump would not send representation to a Wednesday impeachment hearing. Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh and Holiday Inn want Britons to visit their hometowns. Social media, a lack of time and travel costs are preventing Britons from sharing 'real-life' connections with friends and family in their hometowns, a new survey has revealed. From red to white a peek at Melania's Christmas look. After last year's red Christmas, the White House decorations took a new tone with first lady Melania Trump's 2019 'Spirit of America' theme featuring white laced throughout. St. Thomas Attempts a Leap From Division III to Division I. The Tommies, considered too good by their conference in Division III, found a potential home in the Division I Summit League. Will the N.C.A.A. allow such a large jump to happen quickly? Dutch Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing of Three Teens. A 35-year-old homeless man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of stabbing three teens on a street in The Hague that was crowded with Black Friday shoppers. SensaBubble floats novel approach to digital messaging. May 20 — A device that projects text or pictures onto scented bubbles has been created by UK-based computer scientists. SensaBubble uses a concept called 'chrono-sensory experiences' to deliver messages its creators say, could be adapted for gaming, education, or even email communication. Jim Drury reports. Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will be indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Israel's attorney general unveiled charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking the first time in the country's history that a sitting prime minister faces indictment in criminal investigations. Dua Lipa just announced her album title in the most clever way. Dua Lipa has finally revealed more details about her upcoming album. Books May Be Dead in 2039, but Stories Live On. On the 600th anniversary of the Gutenberg press, we can still celebrate how stories are shared. Trump's decision not to take part in impeachment hearing 'unfortunate' chairman. The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, Jerrold Nadler, on Monday said President Donald Trump's decision not to take part in hearings that could lead to his impeachment was «unfortunate.». Ivan Rakitic declares his frustration at Barcelona after enduring bit-part role this season. 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For 16 Transgender Hockey Players, a Groundbreaking Weekend. Team Trans, believed to be the only entirely transgender sports squad in the United States, recently played together for the first time. Roger Federer, Sneakerhead? The 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion is taking a big step toward life after tennis with On, a small Swiss running shoe brand with a cult following and global ambitions. GoCompare is ranked the worst travel comparison site by Which? — and Skyscanner rated the best. The UK consumer champion asked more than 2,200 holidaymakers to rate their experiences using holiday comparison sites in categories such as user-friendliness, price and market coverage. Fresh-Food Vending Machines Will Be Graded Like Restaurants. New York City health officials are requiring Farmers Fridge to get permits and inspections for its machines, which dispense salads and bowls. When Man City can tell Bayern to get lost over Leroy Sane, that's true progress. MARTIN SAMUEL — CHIEF SPORTS WRITER When Bayern Munich come calling for Leroy Sane, City can tell them to get lost, at least until the price suits. That is progress. That is fairer. Ultra-crunchy apple has been crossbred to 'last up to a year in the fridge'. Cosmic Crisp, a new, ultra-crisp variety of apple that keeps fresh in the fridge for 12 months, has finally gone on sale in the US after more than 20 years in development. President of Louisiana bible college who was once knighted by France arrested for sexual assault. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Cornelius Tilton, of New Orleans, was seated next to a 19-year-old man on a flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Liberty International Airport. William Loren Katz, Historian of African-Americans, Dies at 92. He documented the often overlooked contributions of black people in books for young adults, helping to refashion social studies curriculums across the country. Darren Aronofsky Greta Thunberg Is the Icon the Planet Desperately Needs. Images of the young activist from Sweden set off a whole movement. But her actions speak louder than a picture ever could. Transfer news LIVE Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea, Real Madrid and rest — deals and signings. Welcome to another day in the world of transfers as Manchester United and Real Madrid close in on two major targets as Daniel James and Eden Hazard close in on their moves. Alexa, speak to Santa! Children who ask Amazon's virtual assistant will get a message from Santa. Amazon is helping to ramp-up the Christmas excitement this year by playing a daily message from father Christmas to little ones who ask Amazon Alexa 'How much snow did DeKalb IL get What are the qualities of a good friend many days until Christmas?'. Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards cuddle up on a tennis court. Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich made a perfect match in a cheesy Australian Open -inspired photo shoot for Piper-Heidsieck champagne, released on Tuesday. Trump warns EU to 'shape up' over trade and NATO. U.S. President Donald Trump said things would get very tough with the European Union unless the bloc shapes up over trade and NATO. The race to eat Bangkok's 'biggest burger', a 10,000-calorie challenge. A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal — a near 6kg (13 pound) patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise. Vodafone and HMRC. I suggested last week that Vodafone came to an arrangement with HMRC to avoid 6 billion in tax. In fact, Vodafone and HMRC settled on agreed terms, which included a 1.25 billion payment by Vodafone. My apologies.

Trump warns EU to 'shape up' over trade and NATO. U.S. President Donald Trump said things would get very tough with the European Union unless the bloc shapes up over trade and NATO. Niall Horan is left in stitches on The Project over a VERY cheeky comment about his hip thrusts. FormerOne Direction star Niall Horan was left in stitches while appearing on Australian TV showThe Project on Monday.

From red to white a peek at Melania's Christmas look. After last year's red Christmas, the White House decorations took a new tone with first lady Melania Trump's 2019 'Spirit of America' theme featuring white laced throughout. Former Bachelor star Tim Robards serenades wife Anna Heinrich with a love song. They have been at the centre of split rumours for weeks.