In Seoul, A Showdown Ends Between Police And Buddhist Monks
The South Korean labor leader holed up in a Buddhist temple to avoid arrest has turned himself in on charges of organizing illegal rallies, ending a 24-day standoff with police. Officers had planned to raid Seoul's top temple, Jogyesa, on Wednesday afternoon, but postponed a move to forcefully enter the temple after negotiations with the head of the Buddhist Jogye order.
Han Sang-gyun, the head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, was taking refuge in the temple following November rallies where activists clashed with police on the streets.
John Lennon Affectionately Referred to Mick Jagger as 'The Phantom'
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote a song that they gave to The Rolling Stones.John Lennon and his girlfriend May Pang gave Mick Jagger a nickname.Mick Jagger often dropped in on John Lennon and May Pang. When May Pang lived with John Lennon in the 1970s, she said that one of their frequent visitors was The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger. He often dropped by the couple’s apartment, and they would spend relaxing nights together.
Lil Double 0 Enlists Future On "Good On Love"
Lil Double 0 has been the one to look out for from Memphis. In the midst of the city's resurgence, Double 0 has aligned himself with many of Atlanta's high-profile figures, including Future. The I Never Liked You rapper signed Double 0 to his Freebandz imprint where he released Walk Down Gang in 2021. The project's deluxe release included their heralded collaboration, "U Sellin Dope."
Now, the two artists are back at it again for a heavy-hitter.
Scientists tell us their favourite jokes: 'An electron and a positron walked into a bar' | Scienc
The ObserverScienceScientists tell us their favourite jokes: 'An electron and a positron walked into a bar…'Science is a very serious business, so what tickles a rational mind? In a not very scientific experiment, we asked a sample of great minds for their favourite jokesPhysics
■ Two theoretical physicists are lost at the top of a mountain. Theoretical physicist No 1 pulls out a map and peruses it for a while. Then he turns to theoretical physicist No 2 and says: "
Stevie Nicks Says 'There Would Have Been NoFleetwood Mac' Had She Not Had an Abortion
Stevie Nicks is opening up about why she decided to terminate a pregnancy in 1979.
While talking about politics and her "generation's fight" for abortion rights in a candid new interview with The Guardian, the 72-year-old singer says "there would have been no Fleetwood Mac" if she "had not had that abortion." At the time, the band was at the height of their fame and Nicks was dating the Eagles singer Don Henley.
Why Did Soccer Greats Pele and Diego Maradona Never Win a Ballon dOr in TheirEntire Career?
Ballon d’Or is the most coveted individual award in soccer. It’s the dream of every soccer player. France Football started the award in 1956 and was given to the player who had an exceptional calendar year. Recently, France Football has changed its format to performances in a season instead of a calendar year.
Many iconic players, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have received the honor. However, not all the best soccer stars, including Pele and Maradona, have won the award in their careers.
'Big Brother' Finalist to Champ: You Make Me Sick
One of Adam Jasinski's former housemates from "Big Brother" is unloading on the Season 9 champion -- claiming the allegations that he pissed away his prize money on a drug ring literally made her sick to her stomach.
TMZ spoke with BB9 3rd place winner Sheila Kennedy, who tells us when she found out that Adam had been arrested, "I was bawling my eyes out ... I was crying .
Chrissy Teigen's Addresses Her Accidental Snapchat Nip Slip Like a Pro
When it comes to the art of shaking off a nip slip, Chrissy Teigen is a bonafide pro.
She's faced a few wardrobe malfunctions over her years in the spotlight, whether she was strutting the streets of the Big Apple or hanging with John Legend at the Super Bowl. However, every time she's made it very clear that it's totally NBD.
Well, once again the star made complete light of the situation when she accidentally shared a little too much on Snapchat while she was getting a spray tan.
Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History
Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History : NPR Accessibility links Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29-17 to win Super Bowl XLI. But history was made long before the opening kickoff. In its 41-year history, the game had never seen an African-American head coach. This time, both teams' head coaches were black. Colts' coach Tony Dungy (right) is favored to win over Bears' coach Lovie Smith.
Eurythmics: 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)'
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The Funniest Misheard Song Lyrics Ever
12. Eurythmics: 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)' Actual lyric: "Sweet dreams are made of this, who had a mind to disagree?" At the very least, this misheard lyric is factually correct: cheese does make us dream! A 2005 study by the British Cheese Board found that cheese unlocks our imagination while we sleep.
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