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Alex Murdaugh loses prison phone privileges after lawyer records phone call for documentary

South Carolina prison officials say convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his lawyer recorded him reading his journal entries on a call for a documentary on his case COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his lawyer recorded him reading his journal entries on a call for a documentary about his case, South Carolina Corrections Department officials said Wednesday. Prison policy prohibits inmates from talking to the media without permission because the agency “believes that victims of crime should not have to see or hear the person who victimized them or their family member on the news,” state prisons spokeswoman Chrysti Shain said in a statement. The media interview violation, along with another violation for using a different inmate's password to make a tele phone call, are prison discipline issues and not a crime, Shain said. Murdaugh also l...

Man Utd offered chance to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Manchester United have been offer ed the chance to sign wantaway Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, sources have confirmed to 90min . The 28-year-old is into the final two years of his contract in north London and would be allowed to leave this summer if Tottenham received an acceptable bid. 90min revealed at the beginning of August that Spurs were in discussions with Atletico Madrid over a potential exit for Hojbjerg, but a £30m deal to move to the Spanish capital failed to materialise. Hojbjerg has been pushed down the pecking order at Tottenham after Pape Matar Sarr's emergence in midfield - the 20-year-old Senegalese international is set to be rewarded for his progress with a new contract - and also has Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp to com Pet e with for a first-team place. The Danish international is being offered around, 90min understands, and United are among the clubs to have been contacted. The Red Devils are actively looking to strengthen in central areas a...

Liverpool 3-4 Bayern Munich: Pictures & talking points from pre-season friendly in Singapore

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Frans Kratzig scored the winner for Bayern Munich against Liverpool in a thoroughly entertaining pre-season friendly in Singapore on Wednesday. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk had given Liverpool an early 2-0 lead before Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane made it 2-2 before half-time. The Reds re-took the lead through Luis Diaz in the second 45, but late goals from Josip Stanisic and Kratzig earned the win for Bayern. Inside the opening two minutes, Liverpool cut Bayern Munich's new look defence open with a sharp one-two between Gakpo and Diogo Jota. The latter played through Gakpo with a lovely first-touch pass and, after rushing into the penalty area, the Netherlands international coolly swept the ball into the net. Bayern reacted well to going behind, causing Liverpool's backline a number of problems thereafter. One problem from a corner kick culminated in Gnabry hitting the crossbar with a header, before Benjamin Pavard ballooned a follow-up effort high and wide. The Bav...

Erik ten Hag confirms whether Man Utd plan to sign another striker

Erik ten Hag has indicated that Manchester United are happy with their striker options as the transfer deadline nears, but a new left-back may be targeted after losing Luke Shaw to injury. The Red Devils splashed the cash on Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund earlier this summer, committing to a deal that could eventually be worth £62m if all performance related add-ons are triggered. Hojlund spent just one season at Atalanta having arrived from Sturm Graz, and scored nine goals in 32 Serie A appearances. He is yet to feature for United after arriving at Old Trafford with a back problem, with subsequent concerns raised over a potential stress fracture issue which may limit the number of consecutive Game s Hojlund can play. Hojlund is back in training and is expected to be a part of United's squad for their final Premier League Game before the international break, with United's other options Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and, to a lesser extent, Jadon Sancho. But even thoug...

Rockies vs Rays Prediction - MLB Picks 8/23/23

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Tampa Bay Rays (76-51) vs Colorado Rockies (48-77) Game Info: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:40 pm (Tropicana Field) Aaron Civale (6-3) (2.44) vs Austin Gomber (9-9) (5.52)...

National Be An Angel Day (August 22nd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every August 22nd Tagged as Helping Others Life & Living What are the hashtags? #BeAnAngelDay #NationalBeAnAngelDay Who founded it? Jayne Howard Feldman Have we missed something? Whether it is through the hand that offers you a way back to standing, or the fireman that pulls someone out of a building, we have all experienced someone in our lives whom we can call an angel. Whether it was a minor thing on a bad day that just helps us cope, or a major action that changed our lives, most of us have looked skywards and thanked God for that person’s help. Today is the day to recognize that, during National Be An Angel Day. Learn about National Be An Angel Day We would be nowhere without the kindness of other people, right? In our darkest moments or in our time of need, we rely on the help of others to see it through. After all, life can be difficult at the best of times, and so when you work as a team, it becomes easier and challenges can ...

As Indonesia pushes EV dream, car shoppers stay cautious

Indonesia's government used the Jakarta auto show to double down on plans to drive production and sales of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia's largest auto market, but buyers are not sold yet. The price premium on electric vehicles (EVs), questions about the availability of charging stations and doubts about new brands are reasons to hold back for now, said visitors to the auto show in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta. Dody Hartono, a visitor at the auto show who plans to buy his first EV by 2024, said he wants a better deal. "We have to make people interested first with EVs, starting with prices that should be 60% cheaper," the 54-year old said. Indonesia has ambitious EV growth plans as it races Thailand and India to build out an EV industry as an alternative to China, the world's largest producer. However, EVs currently account for less than 1% of cars on its roads. The government has slashed the value-added tax on EVs to 1% from 11%, bri...

Man Utd end disastrous week with a second half humbling at Tottenham

FROM TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM - Manchester United have gotten themselves into a hell of a mess. On the pitch as well as off it. The most fortunate of victories on Monday night against a Wolves team recently thumped by Brighton and Hove Albion was put down to early season syndrome (plus an inexplicable failure to rule a penalty against Andre Onana), and it was followed up on Saturday evening by a second half mauling by Ange Postecoglou's new Tottenham. Their dealing of the Mason Greenwood situation has been abominable in the days between the two matches, as well as the months before this season has begun. And evident at the new White Hart Lane has been what looks another poor summer of planning in the transfer market. Something wrong at the top of Manchester United, seems familiar? Erik ten Hag has evolved this team to a point where he's starting to be able to call it his own, and a £310m net spend has been afforded on it over three transfer windows. But United here were yet ag...

Chelsea enquire about Brennan Johnson & Jeremy Doku after Michael Olise snub

Chelsea are keen to move on from their failed pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and have lodged enquiries over a number of alternative targets, 90min understands. The Blues triggered a £35m release clause in Olise's Palace contract and thought they had a deal for the 21-year-old wrapped up before the shock announcement of his new four-year deal at Selhurst Park. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino still wants a new face to bolster his forward line and sources have confirmed to 90min that enquiries have been lodged over Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson and Rennes' Jeremy Doku. Forest have been fending off interest in Johnson all summer and rejected a bid of around £40m from Brentford, instead valuing the Wales international at over £50m, although they are understood to be willing to listen to offers of player swaps. Johnson was on Chelsea's radar before the move for Olise fell through but the Blues have now stepped up their interest. READ MORE FROM 90MIN...

Brewers vs Dodgers Prediction - MLB Picks 8/16/23

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Los Angeles Dodgers (71-46) vs Milwaukee Brewers (65-54) Game Info: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 10:10 pm (Dodger Stadium) Clayton Kershaw (10-4) (2.51) vs Wade Miley (6-2)...

Orioles vs Padres Prediction - MLB Picks 8/15/23

San Diego Padres (56-62) vs Baltimore Orioles (73-45) Game Info: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:40 pm (Petco Park) Michael Wacha (8-2) (2.84) vs Jack Flaherty (8-7) (4.33) Betting Odds: San Diego Padres -132 / Baltimore Orioles +121 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds ...

What it takes to be “Ship Shape”, British style – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “[Ship Shape] is of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his or her  quarters  arranged neatly and securely due to the limited space typically allotted to service members aboard ship, and against turbulence at sea.” Wiktionary             If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep over 3,000 passengers and crew happy and safe at sea, look no further than the leadership style of the Cunard Line, and the Queen Mary 2. The QM2 is the largest ocean liner in the world, and is currently the only ocean liner in service today. It is also the only ship voyaging between New York and Southampton, England, Travel ing seven days on the high seas of the open North Atlantic Ocean. I recently completed a transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton on the QM2, and was impressed by the ship’s adherence to the hallmarks of good leadership. ...