Ukrainian family thought they were being scammed as welcome was 'too good to be true'

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith speeches from former President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Ted Cruz; with “over 14 acres of guns and gear and 800 exhibitors”; and with a concert featuring Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, and others, the National Rifle Association’s “Biggest show of the year” is taking place this Memorial Day weekend — three days after a school shooting in which at least 19 children and two adults were killed in Uvalde, Texas, less than 300 miles away.It was the deadliest and at least the tenth mass shooting and the 27th school shooting in the U.S. this year alone — including one in Houston just two weeks ago, in which two men were killed and three critically wounded.

Getting back in the game. MLB sideline reporter Kelsey Wingert is recovering from being struck in the head by a 95 mph line drive, with a little help from some of her Colorado Rockies colleagues.

Ed Meza @edmezavarIn revisiting the tale of fugitive lovers on the run in California’s High Desert, the makers of “The Last Manhunt” sought to correct a story that has remained very much alive for the indigenous Chemehuevi people of the region for more than 100 years.Produced by Jason Momoa’s On the Roam and directed by Christian Camargo from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, “The Last Manhunt” opens this year’s inaugural Pioneertown International Film Festival, which takes place May 27-29. The historic movie-set town, home to the popular Pappy & Harriet’s music club, is located near the actual site of the events that transpired in 1909 in and around Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree National Park.

CBS made a last-minute decision to pull the season 4 FBI finale in light of a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas on Tuesday, May 24.

Nathan Ake may have to settle for another season as back-up at Manchester City next year, but his performances in the Premier League title-winning run-in mean he will continue to get chances.

Former Manchester City and England striker Trevor Sinclair believes Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford can fight his way back to his best performance levels under Erik ten Hag.

It's the school holidays once again and there are some right royal treats in store for families this May half term.

A man hurled a poisoned sausage into his neighbour's garden to deliberately harm her dogs after a row over a boundary wall.

Monkeypox has halted court proceedings in Scotland as a key witness is believed to have contracted the disease.

A brave mum has recalled the frightening moment that her tot disappeared down a manhole.

A boom in the number of people looking to jet off to sunnier climes is helping fuel a travel industry revival.

Greggs is set to open a giant store in Salford Quays this summer. The high street chain already has 102 outlets in Greater Manchester, and its arrival at MediaCity will create 25 jobs.

Passengers at Manchester Airport battled huge queues again this morning. Lines stretched out of the Terminal 3 and into the car park from 4am.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is an empire.

RuPaul’s Drag Race has a very passionate fanbase.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker hold hands as they walked to their car together on Tuesday afternoon (May 24) in Portofino, Italy.

Tom Grennan has spoken to NME about his recent attack ordeal in New York, as well as revealing that work is almost complete on his third album.Last month, the singer-songwriter was the victim of an “unprovoked attack and robbery” in the US, which led to him suffering a ruptured ear, torn ear-drum and issue with his previously fractured jaw – forcing him to postpone a number of shows.After telling fans that he was in “good spirits” and that “the show must go on“, Grennan last week told NME that he was feeling “positive” and looking to move past the incident.“To be honest, I’m trying to take positives from it,” he said. “The guy was obviously in ill health.

Brooklyn Beckham is proud to have his wife, Nicola Peltz, on his arm… literally.The son of David and Victoria Beckham revealed this week that he got his wedding vows tattooed on his arm. Brooklyn posted a photo of the new ink to his Instagram Story."Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always," the lengthy tat begins, according to a screenshot obtained by Page Six.

The Sports Emmys held its first in-person ceremony since 2019 on Tuesday night, and NFL Live and ESPN went home with the most wins by program and network, respectively. After tying for the lead last year, the NFL Network program snapped up four trophies to top NBC Sports’ Beijing Winter Olympics coverage (three).

Bennifer knows every good greeting as a couple starts with a kiss. This week the couple was photographed while meeting at Soho House in West Hollywood, and Ben Affleck had a big smile on his face when he saw his future wife, Jennifer Lopez approaching him for a hug and kiss.JLo looked effortlessly glam with her classic hoops and sunglasses in an olive green dress and fun fur purse.

As the United Kingdom and the world gear up for Queen Elizabeth’s big Platinum Jubilee celebrations, one company is honoring the 96-year-old monarch in a small, but grand, way.Babbacombe Model Village in Devon, England, unveiled a tiny model of HRH and her Jubilee Trooping the Colour parade ahead of the ceremony, which is set for June 2.The intricately detailed figurines feature small-scale horse guards, the Yeomen Warders (the sentries for the Tower of London) and the sovereign herself.In photos, designer Wayne Stott is seen putting the final touches on the queen, who’s seated in a red carriage and escorted by her royal guards on horseback, marching in the parade with their unmistakable black bearskin helmets.The minuscule monarch is sized to be barely larger than one’s thumb, however, it’s chock-full of details resembling the real queen.Eighteen of her Majesty’s Yeomen Warders guards have been spread throughout the model village for the exhibit, which is open for the Jubilee celebrations now through June 19.“Join us to celebrate the marking of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and enjoy our Miniature Beefeater Hunt,” the model village wrote on Instagram. “Try and find all 18 miniature Beefeaters hidden in and around the gardens and all successful young explorers will receive their very own Union Jack flag to take home.”The Jubilee will be held from June 2 to June 5 and celebrates the British ruler’s astonishing 70 years on the throne.

Sha’Carri Richardson is returning to the running tracks during Saturday’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, becoming her first major race since September 2021 and her second race of 2022.On May 28, Richardson will be racing against Jamaica’s fastest runners, Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson.Last summer, the athlete began making headlines for her jaw-dropping performance on the field. The 22-years-old Dallas native won in the 100 meters at the U.S.

Khloé Kardashian is telling her truth. The 37-year-old recently appeared on the Not Skinny, But Not Fat podcast, where she opened up about the ‘multiple times’ Tristan Thompson cheated on her and the moment she learned he fathered a child with fitness instructor Maralee Nichols.While speaking to host Amanda Hirsch in an episode released Tuesday, Khloe said every time she found out about Tristan’s cheating ways, there were cameras around.

Steve Kazanjian, president & CEO of Promax for the past seven years, is stepping down. Stacy La Cotera, current GM and executive producer for the non-profit global association for the entertainment marketing industry, will take the top job.

Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James is set to host an upcoming game show titled The Final Straw on ABC.“I’m thrilled to be part of a series that is as silly and fun as I am,” said James. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to grow my relationship with ABC with my second comedy project on the network.”Deadline reports that the program is executive produced by NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning through his company Omaha Productions and will premiere on July 10.“In my 18 seasons in the NFL, I have learned there is no better formula for success than a strategic plan and good teamwork,” Manning stated.

Documentary streaming service Magellan is to kick off its inaugural ‘War & Military Week’ tomorrow (May 26) with the premiere of its original series Beyond the Myth: The SS Unveiled.

here. Earlier in the festival, an unplanned demonstration disrupted the red carpet for George Miller’s film “Three Thousand Years of Longing” when a topless, screaming woman wearing body paint of the Ukraine flag was escorted off the red carpet.

Republicans, because they are the ones that are standing in the way. It is not Congress.

Mads Mikkelsen will star in an epic period drama called “King’s Land” and is reuniting with the director of “A Royal Affair” Nikolaj Arcel, making it Arcel’s first film since “A Royal Affair” in 2012. “King’s Land” (working title) is co-written by Arcel and Danish screenwriter Anders Thomas Jensen (“Riders of Justice”) and is based on the Danish bestseller “The Captain and Ann Barbara” from 2020.

the hosts of “The View” raged against exactly that, calling for all Republican lawmakers to step up. “I swear to God, if I see another Republican senator talk about their heart being broken, I’m a go punch somebody,” host Whoopi Goldberg said.

As the Cannes Film Festival rolls towards its conclusion on Saturday night, sidebar Critics’ Week doled out its awards this evening with the Grand Prize going to Andres Ramirez Pulido’s La Jauria. Critics’ Week is devoted to first and second features, and this is Pulido’s debut meaning the film is also eligible for the Camera d’Or which will be announced on Saturday during the fest’s main closing ceremony.

The NFL has reportedly decided to bring mobile streaming in-house, creating an owned-and-operated service called NFL+ to provide in-market live streams of games on mobile devices.

EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks has acquired North American rights to Monsieur Spade, a one-hour drama starring Clive Owen from The Queen’s Gambit co-creator Scott Frank and City On A Hill showrunner Tom Fontana. Black Bear Television also has joined as the series’ studio and will deficit finance.

EXCLUSIVE: MVD Entertainment Group has acquired worldwide rights to the autobiographical coming-of-age comedy 5-25-77, from writer-director Patrick Read Johnson (Spaced Invaders), slating it for release in North American theaters this fall, with an unveiling on digital and VOD to follow.