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After the Nordic World Ski Jumping Championships were rocked by an alleged cheating scandal involving manipulated suits this past weekend, two competitors have been disqualified, and two staffers suspected to be involved have been suspended.The Norwegian Ski Federation suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager over their alleged role in a cheating scandal which shook the world championships this weekend. It came just one day after two Norwegian competitors were disqualified after organizers said their suits broke the rules.The two competitors disqualified were Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang. Lindvik finished second in the event before the disqualification.CLICK…

CNN  —  Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the infection he arrived to the hospital with, a Vatican source said on Monday. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in mid-February and has been battling pneumonia in both of his lungs. For the first time since his hospitalization, the Vatican said doctors have decided to lift the prognosis, citing improvements in his clinical situation. But the pope’s clinical condition is still “complex” and he is not entirely out of danger, the source said. A Vatican source said there is no timeline for his release from…

CNN  —  The United States wants to hear what concessions Ukraine would be willing to make in negotiations to end the war with Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ahead of a high-stakes meeting between the two nations on Tuesday. “We really want to sort of ascertain where they stand on this and what they’re willing to do in order to achieve peace,” Rubio told reporters on Monday. The discussions in the Saudi port city of Jeddah comes as the relationship between Washington and Kyiv is at its lowest point since Russia launched its full-scale invasion three years…

New York CNN  —  Delta Air Lines slashed its earnings forecast in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday, saying consumers are worried about the economy in a sign that uncertainty and economic jitters could change the way Americans are now spending their money. The airline expects 3% to 4% growth year over year, down from an earlier estimate of 7% to 9%. And although it initially expected up to $1 earnings per share, that number is now expected to be only $0.30 to $0.50, according to the filing. “The outlook has been impacted by the recent reduction in consumer…

London CNN  —  A blonde whippet from Italy with soulful eyes and tiger-like markings won the overall prize at Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show, on Sunday. Miuccia, who is 4 years old, became the first Italian dog to win the coveted Best in Show prize at the event in Birmingham, England – an accolade that left her handler, Giovanni Liguori, overwhelmed with emotion. “It’s really a dream come true, I am truly overwhelmed. Miuccia performed her best, I felt her very relaxed on the leash, so I’m super-, super-happy,” Liguori told British broadcaster Channel 4 afterward. “I absolutely adore…

The father of one of the three Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen in a friend’s snow-covered backyard in January 2024 has filed a lawsuit against the two suspects charged in connection with their deaths.Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges last week in connection with the Jan. 9, 2024, deaths of David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and Ricky Johnson, 38, after an NFL watch party.The three victims died of fentanyl toxicity.Jon Harrington, David’s father, is accusing the defendants of four counts of negligence and is seeking $100,000 in damages, $25,000 for each charge, court…

The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally.The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced the positive case in a news release on Sunday. It was also confirmed by the Virginia Department of Health and Howard County health officials.This case is not associated with the outbreaks in Texas or New Mexico, the health department confirmed.VIRGINIA HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM MEASLES CASE AT MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTOfficials hope to identify people who might have been exposed while traveling at the following specific times and locations. Travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport may have…

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is taking a different approach to spring break messaging than its southern neighbor, Miami Beach.Miami Beach police launched a reality TV-themed ad campaign in mid-February encouraging spring breakers to avoid the area after police saw increased violence during spring break beginning in about 2020. Things began to turn around in 2024 as the city bolstered law enforcement and made hundreds of arrests.The City of Fort Lauderdale launched a similar reality TV-themed ad on Feb. 26 telling spring break tourists to “know the rules” and “enjoy our city responsibly.”HERE’S HOW MIAMI BEACH SUCCESSFULLY BROKE UP WITH SPRING BREAKWATCH: Fort Lauderdale…

As rumors of a feud between Blake Lively and her “Another Simple Favor” co-star Anna Kendrick continue to circulate online after the duo’s appearance at the South By Southwest film festival over the weekend, the movie’s director is addressing the elephant in the room. On March 7, social media personality Melanie King speculated that Lively and Kendrick were at odds ahead of promoting their film, a sequel to the 2018 movie, “A Simple Favor.””Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick before they walk the red carpet at the sxsw Another Simple Favor premiere. I just reported on Blake being terrified to walk the…

Meghan Markle’s estranged father has plenty of blistering words to say about her Netflix series.Thomas Markle has accused the Duchess of Sussex of being inauthentic in “With Love, Meghan.” He even went as far as to say that the 43-year-old used “pre-planned” facial expressions to appear relatable.”Unfortunately, Meghan has never been authentic,” the former Hollywood lighting director told the U.K.’s Daily Mail. “She has to think about everything. She’s not spontaneous. Everything she says is pre-planned and rehearsed. It makes me laugh because I know all her looks and expressions.”MEGHAN MARKLE’S HALF-BROTHER SLAMS DUCHESS AFTER ‘POOR’ CHILDHOOD CLAIMS ON NETFLIX…