“I started Bag Snob, one of the world’s first luxury fashion blogs, in 2005. Then I launched Beauty Snob. My passion has always really been in beauty because it’s such a great equalizer. Anyone can buy lipstick to make themselves feel better. And naturally, just blogging about beauty and working …
Read More »Air Force contractor accused of giving top secret details about the Russian military to his Ukrainian girlfriend on dating app
An Air Force contractor has been accused of spilling military secrets about Russia’s war in Ukraine to his Ukrainian girlfriend. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel David Franklin Slater, 63, was arrested Saturday on charges of illegally disclosing national defence information and conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty to …
Read More »FBI launches urgent manhunt for Iranian secret agent accused of plotting to assassinate Trump-era officials in revenge for killing of commander of Iran's Quds Force
The FBI has launched an urgent manhunt for an Iranian secret intelligence official accused of plotting to assassinate Trump-era officials. Federal agents say Majid Dastjani Farahani has been trying to recruit allies to murder current and former US government officials as revenge for the US assassination of Iranian general Qasem …
Read More »American soldier who leaked secret military documents on Russia-Ukraine war accepts 16-year prison sentence
The Massachusetts, US, Air National Guard member who leaked troves of classified military documents and posted them online in a case considered one of the most serious US national security breaches in recent years, has agreed to accept a 16-year sentence on Monday, March 4. Jack Teixeira, who was …
Read More »Sharks ask Gallen to meet secret US billionaire
NRL great Paul Gallen was asked to meet a secret billionaire while in America as part of a sponsorship push by Cronulla powerbrokers. The former Sharks captain revealed on 2GB’s Wide World of Sports radio that Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta and chairman Steve Mace will fly to New York next …
Read More »Manchester United star set for shock ‘secret’ exit this WEEK, after being replaced in the first-team: report
Manchester United are about to let one of their more experienced stars leave Old Trafford this week – after the closing of the transfer window – in search of more game time. The Red Devils disposed of a tired-looking West Ham United at the weekend, with youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and …
Read More »The secret getaway that flipped world No.3’s match mindset
Daniil Medvedev‘s inspiring come-from-behind victory over Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semi final was driven by his new-found mental fortitude. Medvedev dropped the first two sets to Zverev, before an inspired comeback saw him win the final three and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat (5-7, 3-6, 7-6, …
Read More »Breathtaking: 24 secret beaches in southern Europe
Greece Seychelles, IkariaOne of Lonely Planet’s best-value destinations for 2024, the Blue Zone island of Ikaria is renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. On an island dotted with spectacular coves, Seychelles beach, 15 miles west of the capital, Agios Kirikos, is still a major lure. It’s a steep scramble …
Read More »Where tourists seldom tread, part 7: five more British towns with secret histories
part one | part two | part three | part four | part five | part six There’s Crap Towns. There’s UK Grim. There’s John Betjeman. And then there’s James Cleverly, the Lewisham-born MP for Braintree. British towns get punched from above, below and the side – even from inside: …
Read More »I’ve made secret discoveries on my doorstep: a year-long journey across my local OS map
There’s a special place near where I live. To get there, you head down the road with all the fly-tipping, go through the motorway underpass, then turn left by the second-hand car garage and the greasy spoon cafe with a spelling mistake in its name. When you reach the factory …
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