A Picasso it was not, but that won’t be remembered much later in the season. The win will stand. Minnesota struggled, mightily at times, on Wednesday but pulled through late for a 111-101 season-opening win over the Detroit Pistons at Target Center. Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley hit big triples in the final […]
New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies
By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters. The actions, in Trump’s final weeks at the White House, bring to […]
Health officials suspend liquor licenses of four MN establishments for COVID-19 violations
State health authorities have suspended the liquor licenses of four Minnesota establishments that inspectors say violated the governor’s executive order closing bars and restaurants to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday issued notices of license suspension to Cornerstone Cafe & Catering in Monticello, M.B.’s Little Gourmet Deli in Virginia, the […]
Lidl opening times for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2020
Lidl will be open right up until the big day for last-minute needs (Picture: Getty) As we reach the final countdown to Christmas, the last thing you want to realise is you’ve forgotten something important for the big day. With Christmas bubbles allowing up to three households to mix this festive period, you don’t want […]
Aldi opening times for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2020
Plan ahead if you need to pop out to Aldi (Picture: Getty) It’s Christmas Eve Eve, and if you’ve suddenly noticed you might have accidentally tucked into the Christmas treats during your last conference call or you need to top up the Christmas sherry, you might need to dash out to the shops. Whether it’s […]
Games Inbox: Getting a PS5 for Christmas, High Score on Netflix, and Ghost Of Tsushima clones
Worth it in the end? (pic: Sony) The Wednesday Inbox wishes Rockstar would make traditional story DLC for GTA 5, as one reader laments the lack of dinosaur games. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk Worth the troubleI swear this is not a stealth bragging email but now that I own a […]
Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and HRVY ‘shared first kiss backstage at final’
Maisie Smith and HRVY have got even closer after the Strictly Come Dancing final (Picture: REX) Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and HRVY have reportedly had their first kiss after three months of meeting. Romance rumours have surrounded the pair throughout Strictly this year, with the singer not ruling out a relationship with the […]
Your daily horoscope for December 23, 2020
Everything getting on your nerves today? Blame Mars (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Feisty Mars and Pluto aligning is putting everyone on edge today, so tempers might be about to flare up. Aries and Taurus could be about to see red, while Sagittarius could have a tantrum if they don’t keep a check on themselves. But all this […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine sued by two people robbed at gunpoint in 2018
6ix9ine is being sued by two publicists who were robbed at gunpoint in 2018 (Picture: Getty) Tekashi 6ix9ine is being sued by two publicists who were robbed at gunpoint by the rapper in 2018. A complaint filed at Manhattan federal court, seen by Page Six, reads Seketha Wonzer and Kevin Dozier are taking legal action […]
‘Let’s do it’: Pelosi says Dems all in on increased $2,000 stimulus check
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRON) – President Trump is calling on the U.S. Congress to amend the COVID-19 relief bill. In a video posted to Twitter on Tuesday, Trump said he wants to increase the $600 stimulus checks to $2,000 per person. “I’m asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000 […]