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BJ and Jamie - BJ ruined a surprise Birthday party!
BJ went to Nashville over the weekend and it was his job to get his brother to the surprise birthday party they were throwing for him and BJ managed to ruin it when they pulled into the parking lot!
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It's a BIG morning! Bar Bingo Registration opens at 9am. BJ can't get his days straight and think he might have COVID. A UPS warehouse had to be evacuated because of a lithium battery fire. How do you feel about Jay Z naming himself the performer at this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show? Is this the pettiest thing you could ever do?
BJ and Jamie - This is a new low for political ads!
Dr. Amy Acton is running for Governor of Ohio and in a new ad against her, her mother is in it calling her a liar. This is a whole new low for political ads.
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BJ and Jamie - Is this the pettiest thing you could ever do?
Last week former GMA Hosts, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes got married and yesterday their ex's announced that they're engaged! Are er being dramatic, or is this the pettiest thing you could do?
Chris Kaba's family vow they 'won't be silenced' after Met Officer who shot him cleared of murder
Martyn Blake, 40, fired a single bullet through the windscreen of the Audi Q8 the 24-year-old was driving as armed officers surrounded the car in Streatham, south London, while he tried to escape. The jury deliberated for about three hours on Monday to clear Mr Blake, who appeared to be briefly overcome with emotion as the verdict was returned. Mr Kaba's family sat in silence in court, but in a later statement said the not guilty verdict had left them with "the deep pain of injustice".
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: Tadpoles take the top prize from almost 60,000 entries of world's greatest animal and nature pictures
Shane Gross, from Canada, captured the western toad tadpoles while snorkelling through lily pads in Cedar Lake on Vancouver Island, British Colombia. He managed to snap a cloud of the amphibians, which are a near-threatened species due to habitat destruction and predators, while avoiding the visibility-reducing layers of silt and algae covering the bottom.
Fake-On For Bacon: Councillor Fries In The Face Of School Proposal False Information
Councillor Jonathan Bacon said parents, teachers and children should all be able to reach views based on “accurate, factual statements” but added with an “emotive issue” such as this, there is an ever present danger that “opinions or allegations” can be misconstrued as statements of fact. As previously reported, there has been widespread opposition to the council’s school place planning proposals which it has said are aimed at “raising educational standards”.
First Island School Dedicated To Children With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs Opens In East Cowes
The former Isle of Wight Studio School in Grange Road has undergone a major refurbishment to provide specialist provision for initially 20 pupils. St George's Studio — a satellite site for St George's School in Newport — offers tailored facilities in a modern learning environment. Previously, there was no specialist primary or secondary school provision for youngsters who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with SEMH on the Island.
Tesco loses Supreme Court 'fire and rehire' fight
The Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw), along with three of its members at Tesco who also represent the union, took legal action over proposals in 2021 to fire staff at some distribution centres and rehire them on lower pay. The case, which originally involved more than 360 workers - the majority at Livingston in West Lothian - arose after the supermarket chain offered staff higher "retained pay" to relocate in 2007.
Progress Being Made On Retail And Football Park Plans
The project marks an important step forward for ongoing plans to build a retail park on the former football ground site, a scheme which will unlock funding for Newport FC’s new home off The Racecourse. An announcement on the start date for both of these projects is expected soon. The Newport FC clubhouse has been deteriorating for several years after the club found itself unable to maintain the facility.
Team GB return: Olympics stars given heroes' welcome as Tom Daley leaves medal in Paris
The diver, who won silver in the men's synchronised 10m platform event with Noah Williams, made his admission just hours after announcing his decision to retire. Speaking to Sky News at St Pancras train station, Daley praised his husband Dustin Lance Black for being "an absolute hero" by looking after their two children as he focussed on his fifth Olympics.
Ex-England cricket star Graham Thorpe has died aged 55
Thorpe was regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation and played 100 Tests for England. "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away," the ECB said. "There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death. More than one of England's finest ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.
Wife of racing commentator John Hunt died from stab wounds and daughters died from crossbow bolts - inquest
Carol Hunt, who was married to racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters Louise and Hannah were found fatally injured at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 10 July. The inquest heard Hannah had texted someone telling them she had been "tied up" at the family home. She was asking for help in calling the police, saying the person responsible was at the house. Ms Hunt then managed to call police, reporting that she, her mother and her sister had been shot.
Wight Knuckle Ride: Brading Brewery Opens Doors To New Brading Location For Summer Brewery Tours
This new venture allows beer enthusiasts and curious visitors to experience the magic of brewing firsthand while enjoying tastings of Wight Knuckle's award-winning beers. Nestled in the charming grounds of The Nunwell Farm Estate, the new Wight Knuckle Brewery site promises an immersive experience where guests can explore the brewing process from grain to glass.
Strictly Come Dancing to put chaperones in all rehearsals following complaints about dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima
The corporation says it will also add two dedicated welfare producers to the show's crew. It comes after reality star and presenter Zara McDermott said she had "wrestled with the fear" of speaking out about her time on the series, following her former professional partner Graziano Di Prima's exit from the show. The 27-year-old appeared on the show last year and was partnered with Di Prima.
Mumbai wedding: Tony Blair, Boris Johnson and David Beckham among guests as Asia's richest man's son gets married
Boris Johnson, Tony Blair and David Beckham are reportedly among the guests at the wedding of the son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, in Mumbai. The four-day extravaganza kicks off on Friday, but Anant Ambani's marriage to longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant, both 29, is the culmination of celebrations throughout the year.
Taylor Swift's childhood items to go on show at V&A
The show - titled Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail - will feature costumes, awards and items from her childhood - with many on display for the first time. The temporary exhibition will be made up of different stops on a tour, each showcasing a moment in Swift's 20-year music career, taking visitors on a journey through the permanent galleries at the museum. Many of the objects are on loan from Taylor Swift's own personal archive.
Princess Anne's husband Sir Tim Laurence arrives at hospital to visit his wife
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence arrived by car at the main entrance of Southmead Hospital, north Bristol, shortly after midday on Tuesday. He and the Princess Royal are expected to eat lunch together. It is believed his wife suffered minor injuries to her head and concussion when she was kicked by a horse on Sunday evening. She was admitted to the southwest England hospital, which is a major trauma centre, after emergency services and an air ambulance attended her Gatcombe Park estate.
Deadline Approaching To Apply For Free Voter Photo ID
The closing date to apply is 5pm on Wednesday (June 26) and information about which documents are accepted at polling stations and how to apply for the free ID can be found on Isle of Wight Council’s voter ID page: Photographic Voter ID (iow.gov.uk) Anyone applying for a free photo ID should make sure they have a clear head & shoulders photograph with a plain background.
Simon Cowell: Wildlife SOS presenter and conservationist dies aged 72
Cowell "passed away peacefully" on Sunday surrounded by his daughters, his partners and his dogs after a "brave battle with cancer", said the Wildlife Aid Foundation, which he founded. Paying tribute, the charity called him "one of the UK's respected conservationists" who was a "passionate advocate for wildlife protection and environmental causes".
De La Rue: Banknote maker in takeover talks
De La Rue said it was in discussions with "a number of parties who have made proposals in relation to, or expressed interest in, either of the group's divisions". It comes following a strategic review of the Basingstoke-based company's authentication and currency divisions. The firm prints banknotes for central banks around the world. It recently collaborated with the Bank of England on new banknotes featuring the King's portrait, which will enter circulation on 5 June.
Kate Cross says England are focused on becoming ruthless as their young talent shines
The Women's T20 World Cup is only five months away in Bangladesh - live on Sky Sports - and Jon Lewis' side are proving to be strong favourites after a dominant 3-0 series win against Pakistan in the short format, and England currently lead 1-0 in the ODI series after the second match at Taunton was abandoned due to persistent rain.
More than 10,000 migrants arrive in UK by crossing Channel in small boats this year
It is a new record for this stage in the year, surpassing the 9,326 who had crossed by this point in 2022. Last year, 7,326 migrants had arrived by small boats by 24 May. This year's landmark was reached on Saturday after 288 people crossed in five small boats on Friday - pushing the number into five figures. The largest single day of crossings was on 1 May, when 711 people arrived, coinciding with the start of typically calmer conditions at sea.
Ebrahim Raisi: Who is Iranian president?
But who is Ebrahim Raisi - a leader who faces sanctions from the US and other nations over his involvement in the mass execution of prisoners in 1988. The president, 63, who was travelling alongside the foreign minister and two other key Iranian figures when their helicopter crashed, had been travelling across the far northwest of Iran following a visit to Azerbaijan.
King too busy to see Prince Harry during his UK visit, duke's spokesperson says
Harry is in London for an event celebrating 10 years of the Invictus Games. It marks the first time the royal has been in the country since his rushed visit to see the King in February after the monarch's cancer diagnosis. There had been press speculation that the pair would meet up again on his latest trip, but a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has said the King is too busy to see his son.
Swiss Army Knife maker developing new version - without the knife
Carl Elsener, chief executive of Victorinox, said a rise in regulation to tackle knife crime meant the company was developing a new version of its famous pocket tool. In an interview with Swiss newspaper Blick, he said: "We're concerned about the increasing regulation of knives due to the violence in the world. "We're actually working on pocket tools without blades. For example, I have a cool tool for cyclists in mind. "We already have a tool specifically for golfers in our range.
UK will 'not take back asylum seekers from Ireland until France takes back Channel migrants'
The comment comes amid an escalating row between Dublin and Westminster over the Irish government's plans for new legislation to enable asylum seekers who cross the border from Northern Ireland to be sent back to the UK. Irish justice minister Helen McEntee told a parliamentary committee last week that more than 80% of recent arrivals in Ireland came via the land border with Northern Ireland.
Five found dead in US home, including two children, police say
All five appear to have been murdered, according to police sergeant Gary Knight. "This wasn't a carbon monoxide situation, or anything like that - these are five people who were killed," he added. Mr Knight said a man and a woman were among those found dead at the home in the southwest side of Oklahoma City.
Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper suffer quarter-final exits on clay in Barcelona and Munich
British No 1 Norrie was beaten in straight sets by Tomas Martin Etcheverry, with the Argentinian getting the better of him in two tie-breaks to triumph 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-1). Etcheverry immediately broke, but Norrie would respond in the fourth game of the opening set. And those would prove to be the only breaks of serve in the entire match. Etcheverry will next face Casper Ruud or Matteo Arnaldi in the semi-finals. Andy Murray back on court as he recovers from ankle injury Need help with your serve?
Police threaten to arrest 'openly Jewish' man yards from pro-Palestine march as his presence was 'antagonising'
A video clip, posted on social media, showed Gideon Falter being told by police he was "quite openly Jewish" and causing a "breach of peace". The chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) was wearing a kippah skull cap when he was stopped from crossing a road near the demonstration in the Aldwych area of London last Saturday. An officer told him: "You are quite openly Jewish. This is a pro-Palestinian march.
Total eclipse plunges parts of Mexico, US and Canada into darkness
The highly-anticipated eclipse saw the Earth, the sun and the moon perfectly aligned, resulting in 'totality' - the moment when the face of the sun is completely blocked by the moon. The Mexican beach town of Mazatlan was the first place to witness the cosmic event, at around 7.15pm UK time, and cheers broke out on the promenade as it began.
Theory test cheats have trebled over the past three years
More than 1,600 incidents of cheating were reported by theory test centres in 2022-2023 compared with 568 in 2020-2021, according to figures from the Driving Standards Agency. Out of the 1,652 reports in 2022/23, 625 people were investigated for cheating - resulting in 46 prosecutions for theory test fraud. Despite the high number of cheating allegations, the current pass rate for the theory test is just 45.4%. It comes as waiting times to book a practical driving test have skyrocketed since COVID.
Mermaid Gin Ryde Arena Plans On Ice Due To 'Lack Of Maintenance'
Cllr Michael Lilley — of Ryde Community Trust and who will represent the Liberal Democrats in Isle of Wight East at the next general election — asked a question at the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet meeting last week. He asked what action the Isle of Wight Council plans to take over what he called a ‘lack of maintenance’ on the major building on Ryde seafront.
Tennis player Arthur Cazaux collapses mid-match at Miami Open
Arthur Cazaux was forced to retire from his qualifier against Harold Mayot on Monday after he fell to the ground during the third set. Cazaux had levelled the match by winning the second set 7-5 after Mayot took the first 6-4. Footage posted on social media shows Cazaux fall to the ground as he begins to ready himself for his opponent to serve at 2-1 up in the third set. In the video, Cazaux, dressed in a white T-shirt and black shorts, goes down to his left and falls on to his back.
Image of Queen Elizabeth II was 'digitally enhanced at source', Getty picture agency says
The picture agency says it has added an editor's note to the image, which was shared by Kensington Palace in April 2023 on what would have been the late Queen's 97th birthday. The palace shared the picture on 21 April last year, saying it was taken by the Princess of Wales at Balmoral in the summer of 2022.
Israel-Hamas war: 'Words are not enough' from US on Middle East conflict, says Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald
Speaking ahead of the annual White House reception marking St Patrick's Day, she told Sky News that America had got it "dangerously wrong" on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Referring to the "ongoing, vicious, criminal bombardment of Gaza", she urged US President Joe Biden to "take a firm position" with Israel and demand an immediate ceasefire.
Joe Biden secures Democratic nomination - setting up likely election against Donald Trump
The sitting president is widely expected to face Donald Trump in the election later this year - a re-run of the 2020 vote. This will be the first time since 1956 that two presidents will go head-to-head. And the campaign will almost certainly deepen the nation's political and cultural divides in the eight-month fight for the White House. On Monday, Mr Trump predicted Mr Biden would be the Democratic nominee as he unleashed a new attack on the president's age.
How Ecuador governor turned no-go zone city around in just 26 days
The main road on the beachfront is bordered by the blue sea and white sands of the Pacific Ocean on one side, and packed bars and restaurants on the other. It's summertime, it's carnival, and it's party time. The hotels have somewhere over 70% occupancy and in the best restaurants one has to queue for a table, albeit while nursing an ice-cold cocktail as you wait. This could be any hot tourist destination, from Rio de Janeiro to the Caribbean, to Florida, to Spain.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers urged to apologise for 'good girl' comment to journalist
Both the Scottish Feminist Network and For Women Scotland are calling for the Hoops manager to apologise for the "sexist" comment made following his team's dramatic 3-1 win over Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. It came after Rodgers was asked by reporter Jane Lewis about the Cinch Premiership title race during a radio interview for BBC Sportsound. Glasgow rivals Rangers are currently sitting at the top of the league with a two-point lead.
Rebecca Grossman: LA socialite found guilty of murder after hit-and-run of two young brothers
Rebecca Grossman, the wife of prominent LA plastic surgeon Dr Peter Grossman, fatally struck Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8, while speeding in the city of Westlake Village on 29 September 2020. She was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter, and one felony count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death. Grossman, 60, faces 34 years to life in prison.
Officers should be allowed to ban drug and drink-drivers at the roadside, police chiefs say
They say the new powers would allow police to take drivers who pose a risk to others off the road "immediately". Currently, drivers charged with drug or drink-driving offences are banned following a sentencing hearing at a magistrates' court. But these hearings can take weeks to get to the court, and, until then, drivers are allowed to get back behind the wheel.
Barclays reveals revival plan to woo investors as profits fall
The UK-based lender's shake-up, that Sky News reported last month had already resulted in 5,000 job losses, will also see an overhaul of management and some business disposals. It was announced as Barclays reported a 6% decline in annual pre-tax profits to £6.6bn. Chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan, known as Venkat, said: "Our new three-year plan...
Is space the new military frontier?
But space is already used for military purposes. Thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth are crucial to missile targeting, fighter jet navigation and nuclear weapons control. So is space the new frontier for warfare, or are the disadvantages so great that it's just not worth it? Sky News spoke to three space experts to explore the topic. Thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth There are more than 8,000 satellites orbiting the Earth, and that number is only increasing.
Turkish side Istanbulspor leaves pitch after not being awarded a penalty - eight days after referee was punched in the face
Professional football in Turkey resumed on Tuesday after the attack on Meler led to it being suspended by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Meler was punched to the ground by Faruk Koca, the president of KE Ankaragucu, at the end of the team's game against Caykur Rizespor on 11 December. Koca resigned from his role and was handed a permanent ban by the TFF.
Health insurance premiums 'to rise by at least 20%' as NHS woes stoke claims
Individual and workplace cover has soared in demand since the COVID pandemic as the NHS has struggled to deal with patient backlogs. Almost £3bn was paid out in claims last year alone, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) which said that was the highest annual total on record. The industry body said there were currently a record 4.4 million people covered by health insurance through their employer - likely a result of the waiting lists.
Tommy Robinson charged after arrest at antisemitism march
The Metropolitan Police used his real name in a statement and said: "Stephen Lennon, of Bedfordshire, has been charged with failing to comply with a section 35 direction excluding a person from an area.
Russell Norman: Restaurateur, author and Saturday Kitchen chef dies aged 57
Mr Norman's fame grew over the past decade, as he featured in a TV series advising new restaurant hopefuls, and he had several cookbooks published. He also appeared on the hit weekend cooking show Saturday Kitchen. Mr Norman was the founder of the award-winning Italian restaurant Brutto in London and co-founder of Polpo and Spuntino. Richard Beatty, who set up Polpo with Mr Norman, said his "best friend" died after a "short battle in hospital".
Merry And Bright To Enchant Ryde Festive Season
New Carnival's Ryde Merry and Bright is a free and popular event, held annually in the town. This year it will be a two-day extravaganza, promising an incredible experience for families, friends, and visitors of all ages. The festivities and late-night shopping commence on the Friday with the lantern parade from 6pm to 7pm, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire weekend.
Sniffer dogs being used to detect bed bug infestations in hotels and homes
Among their number are two spaniels called Rosie and Daisy, who have been trained to sniff out bed bugs from just a small sample of air from an affected room. Dogs like them are up to four times better at detecting early bed bug infestations compared to humans doing the same job, according to pest control company Rentokil. Pest control companies have reported being "inundated" with calls about bed bugs.
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