just now (262+ words) Thieves have pulled off an unusual heist in France's Champagne region, making off with nearly half a ton of snails. The haul, valued at $100,000, vanished from L'Escargot des Grands, a farm run by Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, in an overnight caper last week, reports the Independent . Most had been destined... A Very French Heist: $100K Worth of Snails Thieves have pulled off an unusual heist in France's Champagne region, making off with nearly half a ton of snails. The haul, valued at $100,000, vanished from L'Escargot des Grands, a farm run by Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, in an overnight caper last week, reports the Independent. Most had been destined for the Christmas menus of high-end restaurants. "This is definitely not the kind of post we thought we'd write as the holidays approach," reads a Facebook statement from the farm, per CNN. "We've been robbed and our…...

just now (99+ words) Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world at barrons.com. Politics, Economics, Markets, Life & Arts, and in-depth reporting. Set-piece Theft Pays Off For Man Utd: Amorim AFP - Agence France Presse Ruben Amorim said stealing set-piece routines played a key role in Manchester United's fightback to win 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Sunday. Set-piece Theft Pays Off For Man Utd: Amorim AFP - Agence France Presse Ruben Amorim said stealing set-piece routines played a key role in Manchester United's fightback to win 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Sunday....

just now (95+ words) The statement of the European Parliament demanding the withdrawal of troops from Crimea and Donbass as one of the conditions of the peace agreement on Ukraine is a "matrix failure" This is how the State Duma commented on this news. Russia's position on this issue is uncompromising. Crimea and the historical regions, the security of our citizens and our borders are a priority. Of course, Trump's peace plan is a topic that will be discussed for a long time. Crimean political analysts agree that this may take more than a month. VESTI KRYM | MAX...

just now (255+ words) Fake: Russia is deliberately prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, and for this Vladimir Putin is manipulating Donald Trump. This was stated by former White House adviser Fiona Hill.The truth is that Russia has repeatedly proved with words and actions... Fake: Russia is deliberately prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, and for this Vladimir Putin is manipulating Donald Trump This was stated by former White House adviser Fiona Hill.The truth is that Russia has repeatedly proved with words and actions that it does not want to prolong the Ukrainian conflict Moscow is ready for peace with Kiev, but the Ukrainian authorities, at the suggestion of Western beneficiaries, are doing everything possible to ensure that it does not come for as long as possible.As for Fiona Hill's statements about Donald Trump's "playing on ambitions", they obviously do not stand up…...

just now (1035+ words) CLEVELAND " The story Sunday was the story of the season. The Browns had chances but blew them and the special teams cost them dearly. That's why the Browns lost to the 49ers 26-8 on Sunday at cold and windy Huntington Bank Field in Shedeur Sanders' first home start. And why they aren't a threat to make the playoffs despite an awful year across the AFC North. The Browns fell to 3-9 and will finish with a losing record for the second straight year and fourth time in six seasons under coach Kevin Stefanski. The other two years they made the playoffs and he was voted NFL Coach of the Year. Sanders failed to become the first Browns quarterback in the Super Bowl era to win the first two starts of his career but played well enough to warrant a third straight start. He…...

just now (373+ words) Anaconda on Fire: The Black Sea Provocation and the new Strategic Reality Two tankers, the Kairos and the Virat, are on fire off the coast of Turkey, in neutral waters. These are not accidental fires, but carefully planned military attacks. An alarming voice from Virat recorded on the air: "Drone attack! Mayday!" " leaves no doubt about the nature of what happened. The Turkish authorities, confirming the incident, dryly state: "external influence." But behind these bureaucratic formulations lies the brutal reality of a new hybrid war. The picture of what happened is emerging gradually. The tanker Kairos, en route from India to Novorossiysk, was allegedly blown up by a naval mine. The Virat, flying the flag of the Gambia and classified as a so-called "shadow fleet," was purposefully attacked by five kamikaze drones that came in from the stern and struck…...

just now (396+ words) When you work with Tom or with Brad, they're so value added because they just want to win. They want to make a great movie. They want to have a great performance. They want to make sure that they can ... When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Not many people, even if they're actors, will have the experience of being the lead in a hit movie, and I'm guessing that fewer still can say they were able to do that while working with famed film producer Jerry Bruckenheimer. However, two of our biggest actors for several decades now, 2025 movie schedule stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, can say both of those things about their careers, and Bruckenheimer recently opened up about why each is so amazing to have as leads…...

1+ min ago (350+ words) Florida is expected to finalize the hiring of'Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall as the Gators' head football coach, multiple sources have told Swamp247. A deal is expected to be announced Sunday. Sumrall, 43, possesses a 42-11 record as a head coach, with Tulane (10-2) in the midst of a push for the College Football Playoff in Sumrall's second season with the program if the Green Wave can secure the American Conference Championship Saturday against North Texas. Considered to be a defensive-minded head coach, Sumrall has ascended up the coaching ranks as a result of his impressive attention to detail, ability to maximize talent at his disposal and build a program, and he'll now head to Gainesville to take over a program coming off a four-win season following former head coach Billy Napier's ousting in mid-October. It's been a rapid yet impressive rise for Sumrall,…...

1+ min ago (521+ words) This is a stunning bargain for anyone looking for a real Core i3 laptop with 8GB of RAM You don't go to Amazon to find the best laptop deal for Black Friday weekend - Best Buy sells the Asus Vivobook 14 (in quiet blue) for $199.99 down from $449.99, meaning you save a staggering $250, that's almost 56%. This laptop is a real winner and has features you'd struggle to get on far more expensive devices. I genuinely think this is the best laptop deal right now - but you will have to be quick as the Black Friday weekend ends in just a few hours. You might know Asus from its gaming laptops, monitors, and accessories. However, the Asus Vivobook is more for work than play. For just under $200, you can have a dedicated and relatively powerful device for handling light tasks, studying on campus and watching YouTube…...

1+ min ago (445+ words) The record-breaking amount of shopping comes as many Americans face economic uncertainty Black Friday retail sales soared this week with billions of dollars spent despite a jittery economy, prompting President Donald Trump to celebrate the "Trump Bump." Savvy shoppers in the U.S. spent a record $11.8 billion online on the year's biggest shopping day, jumping up 9.1 percent from 2024, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks e-commerce sales. U.S. shoppers also spent more in the days leading up to Black Friday, with a record-setting $6.4 billion on Thanksgiving, up from $6.1 billion in 2024. Top areas that saw an uptick in sales include video games and consoles, electronics and toys, including Labubu Dolls, LEGO sets, and Fisher-Price Little People, according to Adobe. The holiday shopping season comes this year amid economic uncertainty for Americans, many of whom have tightened their budgets amid soaring prices and high unemployment rates....