Austria’s two major political parties have ruled the country in a “black and red” coalition ever since World War II, mainly because neither could win enough seats in Parliament to rule alone. Last week’s election was expected to follow the pattern. Instead, something quite startling happened: losing two seats, the “red” Socialists’ parliamentary delegation fell to 74, while the “black” People’s Party increased its number of seats by four to 85—an absolute majority in the 165-seat Parliament.
Autopsy Finds Sonya Massey Died From a Gunshot to the Head
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Autopsy findings released Friday on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff's deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon had previously disclosed initial findings on Massey's July 6 death in Springfield and the full autopsy report released Friday confirmed those conclusions, including that her death was a homicide.
Baby Who Survived 12 Hours in a Utah River Is Out of Hospital
March 11, 2015 11:09 PM EDT
The family members of an 18-month infant, plucked from a crash in a Utah river that took her mother’s life, celebrated the toddler’s “miracle” survival after her release from the hospital Wednesday.
Lynn Jennifer Groesbeck, 25, crashed into a bridge and died Friday evening after her car slipped into Utah’s Spanish Fork River. But 12 hours later, a firefighter discovered her daughter Lily upside down, strapped inside a baby seat, in a vehicle partly inundated with water.
BBNaija 7: Chichi twerks aggressively on Deji [Video]
The brief moment was packed with enough ‘wows’ to replicate an ambulance siren and testament to Chichi’s exotic dancing skill. Watch the video: ADVERTISEMENT
In case you are wondering why Deji, the housemate has shot several shots at the fake housemate, shots that he recently confirmed to Big Brother. Recall that during this week’s diary session, Deji admitted to Big Brother that he would consider a relationship with Chichi because of her personality.
Best Fleece Jackets for Men for a Cozy but Stylish Winter
Winter is here, that frigid time of year when we gaze upon the humble sheep and mutter: That critter’s onto something. If you want your very own fleece wrapping, pull on your warmest sweatpants and hoodies, then take a look through our picks for the best fleece jackets for men.
What to consider when choosing fleece jackets for menPrice“While it can be tempting to overstretch your budget when purchasing items of higher-end quality, finding an ideal fleece jacket that offers excellent value should always be your goal,” says Dimitry Loiseau, founder and chief editor of REGARD magazine.
Books: Homogenius | TIME
OSCAR WILDE AND THE YELLOW ‘NINETIES—Frances Winwar—Harper ($3.50). “To love oneself,” said Oscar Wilde, “is the beginning of a life-long romance.” Few have had such queerly spectacular romances with themselves as Oscar Wilde had. And none has been more queerly written about. Belligerently broadminded, owlishly psychiatric, sermonizing or smirking, Wilde’s biographies for 40 years have been only slightly less perverted than Wilde himself. A really good Wilde biography—i.e., candid, sensitive, objective—is Frances Winwar’s Oscar Wilde and the Yellow ‘Nineties.
Bud Light Super Bowl Ad Ignites Controversy Over Corn
Bud Light really wanted people to know it does not use corn syrup in its beer. But the recipe decision, touted in a 2019 Super Bowl commercial, triggered quite the backlash from beer competitors and corn farmers.
Beer industry and brewing experts say Bud Light’s advertising tactic is playing on a public perception that corn syrup is unhealthy, by implying that it is added to other beers as a sweetener.
Burger King vegetarian could come to the U.S.
June 30, 2015 12:37 PM EDT
Vegetarians at Burger Kings in the United States and many other markets currently have one main meal option: a Morning Star Veggie Burger. But herbivores might have more options soon, as Burger King considers rolling out its Indian vegetarian menu options in other markets.
Since India’s population leans vegetarian, the fast food joint offers six vegetarian sandwiches in the country, according to Quartz. Options on the Burger King India menu include: a Veg Chilli Cheese Melt, a vegetarian Whopper, Crispy Veg, Spicy Bean Royale, Paneer King Melt, and the BK Veggie.
Check this list of Hausa male names and their interesting meanings
Hausa-speaking communities are scattered throughout West Africa. The Hausa people are over 70 million, with populations in Nigeria, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Togo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, Gana, Senegal, the Gambia, and Gabon. Hausa is the second largest language after Arabic in the Afroasiatic family of languages. And that's why you don't have to be Hausa to give your child a Hausa name. Have a look at our collection of Hausa male names and what they mean below.
Christopher Nolans Interstellar 10th Anniversary Re-Release Moves to December (EXCLUS
Christopher Nolan‘s “Interstellar” will be re-released in honor of its 10th anniversary. However, the sci-fi epic is flying back to theaters slightly behind schedule.
The Paramount Pictures film was slated to return on Sept.