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How the Two and a Half Men actor Ashton Kutcher became a tech investor and built a billion-dollar empire By the time Ashton Kutcher became a household name on That ’70s Show, he was already used to work that had nothing to do with cameras. Raised in Iowa by factory-worker parents, Kutcher spent his childhood…

An 80-year-old former lottery winner who quietly ran a massive counterfeit drug operation from a countryside cottage has been sentenced to prison, bringing an end to what police described as a highly sophisticated criminal enterprise hidden in plain sight.John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in England after authorities uncovered a…

Authorities in Louisiana have recaptured five of the eight inmates who escaped from the Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish during the early hours of January 30, officials confirmed on Friday. A large-scale manhunt remains underway for the three remaining fugitives, all of whom are considered violent offenders.According to the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s…

Sharjah’s Rainy Roads Turn Into Danger Zone: Police Take Action Against 8 Stunt Drivers Sharjah Police have launched a decisive legal crackdown on motorists caught performing dangerous driving stunts during rainfall, seizing multiple vehicles and initiating action against eight drivers whose reckless behaviour risked lives on public roads. The incident, which went viral on social…

Dubai Al Salam Cycling Championship: Desert Races and Record Prize Money Dubai’s vibrant cycling scene is once again in the spotlight as the Al Salam Cycling Championship continues its tenth season with high-stakes desert races, attracting top cyclists, elite competitors and enthusiastic spectators to the iconic Al Marmoom Reserve in the Saih Al Salam area…

UAE hosts summits, expos and sporting events across February in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The United Arab Emirates is set to host six major international events through February, spanning governance, tolerance, education, digital trade, healthcare innovation and global sport. The packed schedule brings thousands of leaders, experts and participants to the country, reinforcing the…

Newly released US Justice Department documents claim Prince Andrew invited convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010, two years after Epstein’s guilty plea for child prostitution charges. The documents allege email exchanges between the two, showing Andrew offering dinner at the palace while promising “lots of privacy”, as reported by The Independent…

UAE and Scotland Sign Investment MoU: What Does This Mean for Global Business? In a significant development for global investment flows, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Scotland have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, broaden economic ties and unlock new opportunities for businesses in both nations. The agreement,…

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for February 2026/Representative Image The UAE has announced fuel prices for February 2026, confirming a slight reduction across petrol variants and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from February 1, 2026.The updated prices were released on Saturday, and apply nationwide across fuel stations. Motorists will see modest relief…

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the personal and national toll of Islamabad’s ongoing debt crisis. Sharif admitted that both he and field marshal Asim Munir (the Army Chief) were forced to “quietly” solicit billions in loans from friendly nations to bridge the country’s external…