Why His 2018 Australian Open Win Makes Roger Federer The Greatest Men’s Tennis Player Of All Time – Roger Federer is the Greatest Male Tennis Player of All Time. That was the case entering the men’s Australian Open Final against Marin Cilic , and it’s still the same afterward. But his victory made it much more likely that he’ll continue to hold that title long after he retires. [forbes]
Gun Runner Wins Pegasus World Cup, World’s Richest Horse Race, With Ease – Gun Runner, the American horse of the year, easily beat West Coast to win the $16 million event at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. [cnn]
Air Force One Needs 2 New Refrigerators. Together, They Cost $24 Million – Homeowners, take comfort: Even the appliances on Air Force One break down. [nyt]
Trump Admits That He Tweets From Bed – President Trump has admitted that he tweets from bed ― and often lets others write what he says when announcing policy and badmouthing adversaries. [nyp]
Ikea Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies In Sweden At 91 – The Swedish founder of the Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at the age of 91, the company has announced. [bbc]
New York’s Attorney General Is Investigating A Company That Sells Fake Followers On Social Media – Following an extensive report published yesterday by The New York Times about the industry that provides fake followers to social media users, New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman announced that he has opened an investigation into the company featured in the article, Devumi. [verge]
This Local Start-Up Could Collapse SA’s Mobile Industry – A new local start-up is set to change the way South Africans communicate with one another, and that could spell big trouble for our existing mobile networks. [here]
Westerners Accused Of ‘Singing And Dancing Pornographically’ Could Face A Year In Cambodian Prison – Ten Westerners face up to a year in a Cambodian prison after being arrested Thursday near Angkor Wat and accused of pornography and human trafficking for “singing and dancing pornographically.” [washpo]
Apple’s Grammy Ads Feature Animoji Lip-Syncing To Childish Gambino And Migos – Apple aired two Animoji ads at the Grammys tonight, highlighting the face ID technology in the iPhone X that can make custom 3D versions of animated emoji based on your facial expressions. [verge]
From Butcher’s Apprentice To Successful Restaurateur: How ‘Salt Bae’ Turned A Sprinkle Of Salt Into Worldwide Fame – It was the second night of Nusr-Et’s grand opening in Manhattan. The rapper Fat Joe, who was dining at the restaurant, leaned back in his chair to catch a better view as chef and owner Nusret Gokce — better known as Salt Bae — began his routine. [cnbc]
How Much Does Deforestation Have To Do With The Drought Situation? – Although we have been warned about the effects for decades, deforestation is only getting worse. The practice has massive implications right around the world. [here]
Wynn Resigns As RNC Finance Chair After Sexual Misconduct Allegations – Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as finance chairman of the Republican Party’s fundraising arm on Saturday, a day after a newspaper reported that he routinely subjected women who worked for him to unwanted sexual advances. [reuters]
Paris Remains On High Alert As Seine Continues To Rise – The river is now more than four metres above its normal height but expected to peak at 5.95m on Monday. [guardian]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Win Fifth Grammy Award – South African music superstars Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won their fifth Grammy Award. [ch24]
President Trump Hits Back At Jay-Z Over ‘Superbug’ Comments – President Donald Trump has hit back at Jay-Z after the rapper called him a “superbug” and attacked his treatment of minorities. [bbc]
Losing Weight Shouldn’t Be A Journey You Take Alone – Here’s Why – While you might be the kind of person who likes to stand on their own two feet, there are some challenges that are easier tackled with support. [here]
‘It Was Unbearable’: Tim Minchin On Life Under Trump And The Collapse Of His $100m Movie – Back on home soil, the Australian polymath discusses politics, musicals and #MeToo – and the worst year of his professional life. [guardian]
Brought Up On Porn: The Impact Of Online Sex – A generation has grown up with easy access to every type of online porn any time they want it. Men, women and a couple take a frank, detailed look at the impact this is having. [bbc]
Kim Kardashian Sizzles As She Showcases Svelte Torso In Behind-The-Scenes Mirror Selfie From Calvin Klein Photo Shoot – She dropped jaws as she posed in nothing but her Calvin Klein underwear in a recent photo shoot for the brand. [dm]
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