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AFPCourt sketch of Joel Le Scouarnec at his first trial in 2020A former surgeon who is accused of abusing hundreds of young patients, often while they were under anaesthetic, is set to go on trial this month in the largest child abuse trial in French history.Joel Le Scouarnec, 73, is accused of assaulting or raping 299 children – the majority former patients of his – between 1989 and 2014, mostly in Brittany.He has admitted to some charges, but not all.The trial in Vannes, north- west France, follows a painstaking police investigation lasting several years.It is likely to raise uncomfortable questions…

The Sims 2 (2004)Released on September 14, 2004, The Sims 2 took the core of what worked so well about The Sims and expanded upon it. The Sims 2 was the first game in the series to be fully 3D, and deepened the number of customization and interaction options players had at their disposal while also cutting away some of the series’ more frustrating qualities. Sims gained the ability to create memories and have aspirations and lifetime wants, deepening the potential for emergent storytelling. Pearson believes “interconnectedness” is The Sims 2’s greatest strength.”The Sims 1 was very much a simulation,…

Caitlin Clark had a terrific Sunday afternoon.The University of Iowa women’s basketball program immortalized Clark’s career forever as they officially retired her No. 22 jersey and hung it in the rafters of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Clark stood with her family as the number was raised to the top of the facility.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE Former Iowa guard and current Indiana Fever WNBA player Caitlin Clark speaks during a news conference before the game between Iowa and USC, Feb. 2, 2025, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)Clark then got to watch the Hawkeyes stun No.…

A woman who suffered intensely painful periods for some 20 years was finally diagnosed with a revealing ailment — helping to clear up a mystery that began plaguing her even before she became a teenager.Jen Moore, 35, a former wedding cake baker, said she was unable to stand up straight when she first began experiencing painful periods as a girl of 11 years old.She said doctors put her on birth control pills to try to reduce her periods, according to news agency SWNS — but that didn’t alleviate her pain over the years.WOMAN WITH CANCER REVEALS THE DIET THAT SHE…

If you’re still trying to reconcile with the fact that Luka Doncic is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, well it seems as though the guard is as well. Following his mind-blowing trade from the Dallas Mavericks, the superstar Slovenian penned a heartfelt goodbye message to the city of Dallas and Mavs fans, which he shared on his social media channels on Sunday. “Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream on playing basketball at the highest level,” Doncic said. “I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring…

Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia, saying Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions has left Vladimir Putin “rattled”.Before a meeting in Brussels on Monday, the prime minister said it was necessary to “see all allies stepping up – particularly in Europe” when it comes to inflicting economic harm on Russia, and argued it would help bring about peace by ending the Ukraine war sooner.“President Trump has threatened more sanctions on Russia and it’s clear that’s got Putin rattled. We know that he’s worried about the state of the Russian economy,” Starmer said.“I’m here…

BMW launched the 5 Series Touring in Japan last year when the G61 initially arrived as a 523d model. Then, at the end of 2024, the M5 G99 hit the market, and now the family is growing again. At the bottom of the lineup, the 523i makes do with just 188 horsepower (140 kilowatts) from its turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine.In reality, the four-cylinder mill has even less power since BMW mentions that the output also includes the extra oomph from the mild-hybrid 48V setup. The new 523i Touring for the Land of the Rising Sun has a combined system torque…

“This friend of mine, who I didn’t really know that well but she was a very serious, proper actress, she asked me to give her an award,” Reese also explained. “But I had never been to this award ceremony, so I thought it was like a roast. So I got up and I roasted her…I think she doesn’t like me anymore. I thought it was so funny and it was just, I had the wrong audience. It was pretty bad. Yeah. Not even kidding, she doesn’t talk to me anymore. Oh well.”

Social media changed everything from news consumption to shopping. Now, Dub thinks it can do the same for investing through an influencer-driven marketplace where users can follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Think of it as TikTok meets Wall Street. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang — a Harvard drop-out who began investing in second grade with his parents’ blessing – Dub is betting the future of investing isn’t about picking stocks but picking people. The app allows users to follow the strategies of traders, hedge funds, and even those mimicking high-profile politicians. Instead of making individual…

Shop the LookHave you ever wondered if it was appropriate to wear shorts to work? If you are reluctant to wear shorts to work, this post is for you. While we are still in the peak of summer and summer heat, the quest for office-appropriate attire that keeps you cool and stylish becomes paramount. However, the idea of wearing shorts to work can be intimidating for some people, especially in traditionally conservative workplaces. Here’s how to confidently embrace the shorts and shorts-suit trend while maintaining a polished and professional look. Below you will find tips on how to style shorts suit…