Treasury asking ministers to draw up billions of pounds of infrastructure cuts | Economic policy
Ministers are being asked to come up with billions of pounds of cuts to infrastructure projects over the next 18 months, the Guardian reports, despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves promising more investment to boost economic growth. . Ministers have been asked to model planned investment cuts of up to 10% in annual capital spending as part […]
Woman caught smuggling more than 700 pounds of bologna at southern border: CBP
A Presidio, Texas, woman was arrested on charges of smuggling more than 700 pounds of banned Mexican bologna and more than 280 boxes of undeclared prescription drugs across the southern border. The suspect, a 43-year-old American citizen, was arrested at the Presidio port of entry on Monday around 4 p.m., according to U.S. Customs and […]
Border patrol seize more than 700 pounds of illegal bologna at Texas border
They got to the heart of the matter. This week, a woman was caught smuggling more than 700 pounds of illegal bologna across the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, resulting in a huge loss. According to Customs and Border Protection, the 43-year-old American citizen attempted to enter the country from Mexico at the Presidio Port of […]
‘Mukbang’ YouTuber Nikocado Avocado won’t reveal how he lost 250 pounds
He finally admitted to transforming himself from being morbidly obese, but wouldn't share any details about how he did it. Popular heavyweights YouTuber Nikocado AvocadoKnown for his “mukbanging” videos in which he devours huge amounts of food, he had been fooling fans for two years by posting pre-recorded videos, hiding his slimmed-down secret. The overweight […]
Kathy Bates says she’s ‘lost 100 pounds’ after it became ‘hard for me to walk’
Kathy Bates revealed that she lost 100 pounds because her weight was beginning to affect her stamina and athletic ability. In a recent interview with Variety , the 76-year-old actress, who plays attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock in the CBS reboot of “Matlock,” reflected on how she was able to endure the grueling filming schedule that […]
Over 2 Pounds of Fentanyl Wash Ashore Florida’s Daytona Beach
More than two pounds of fentanyl was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents after it washed up on the shores of Daytona Beach, Florida, authorities said Thursday. An unsuspecting beachgoer discovered the drugs and called police, Andrew Scharnweber of CBP's Miami division said in a statement on Wednesday. A photo accompanying the […]
Florida sheriff blasts DC over border after illegal immigrants allegedly steal over 9K pounds of berries
After several illegal immigrants were arrested in Florida last week for allegedly illegally picking thousands of pounds of palmetto berries, a local sheriff blasted lawmakers in Washington, D.C., for a “total failure” to secure the US border. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced in a video Monday that eight suspects, four of whom are illegal […]
Millennial reveals how she lost 159 pounds in 2 years
Maria Kirkeland has learned to rely on her own weight loss methods. A 37-year-old Norwegian woman says she lost 159 pounds in two years without ever feeling hungry, thanks to two key tips. By 2022, Kirkland was heavier than ever after decades of alternating between overeating and restricting her diet. The cycle of restricting and […]
Over 2,000 pounds of meth smuggled in celery at Atlanta farmers’ market
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, literally a ton of stimulants were discovered smuggled inside celery before arriving at an Atlanta farm stand. The Atlanta Drug Enforcement Agency said its agents had busted a methamphetamine drop site planned by a Mexican drug cartel at a farm stand in Georgia. At a press conference on Monday, […]
Paddy Pimblett puts on impressive 42 pounds in just a week
Newly ranked UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett made a surprising move up in weight within about a week of his impressive performance at UFC 304. Pimblett choked out opponent Bobby Green in just three minutes and 22 seconds in the bout in Manchester, England, where he fought at 156 pounds and said he quickly gained weight […]