The Duchess of Sussex sued the Mail on Sunday for breaching her privacy and copyright by printing a letter she sent her father Thomas Markle begging him to stop talking to the media. She won an emphatic victory in February and told the world of the newspaper’s “illegal and dehumanizing practices” in a triumphant statement. The tabloid initially argued she intended the letter to become public, viewing it as part of a media strategy at a time when royal protocol stopped her speaking publicly....

On their new Sussex Royal website Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that over the course of 2020 they will stop accepting money from the Sovereign Grant, which is public funding bestowed upon Queen Elizabeth II and which the monarch shares among family members. Meghan and Harry detailed their current financing, revealing that just 5 percent of the cost of their household is covered by the U.K. taxpayer....

On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex released the first episode of Archetypes, a podcast that will delve into “how we talk about women: the words that raise our girls, and how the media reflects women back to us.” In the first episode, Meghan sat down with her guest and friend Williams to chat about ambition and the often negative stereotypes that surround ambitious women. Reflecting on their friendship, Williams and Meghan agreed they had a lot in common....

Trump was set to host a Salute to America parade on Independence Day, which he credited with turning out to be “one of the biggest celebrations” in America. The decision to host the event, which drew funds from the National Park Service, was heavily criticized and VoteVets, a progressive political action committee, decided to hand out shirts honoring one of Trump’s rivals, late Congressman John McCain. On Thursday morning, Meghan posted a message on Twitter wishing everyone a “Happy Independence Day....

Kelly was one of the anchors of the August 2015 GOP debate on Fox News, and asked Trump about his historic disparaging comments about women, including Rosie O’Donnell. “Does that sound to you like the temperament of a man we should elect as president, and how will you answer the charge from Hillary Clinton, who was likely to be the Democratic nominee, that you are part of the war on women?...

MeidasTouch—the vigilantly anti-Trump group founded by the three Meiselas brothers Ben, Brett and Jordan—were behind a neon light-adorned plane that trolled the skies above Trump’s “Save America” rally in Sarasota. The flashing aircraft featured a bright sign that simply read “LOSER-PALOOZA,” and was promptly noted by local TV news channels and rallygoer cell phone videos posted to social media. “I think after tonight, the evidence is conclusive. The gang at @MeidasTouch are the #1 Trump Trollers on planet earth....

Earlier this year, scientists analyzing two ice core samples from Guliya ice cap, Tibet, identified several of such viruses. One of the core samples dated back 520 years, while the other held sediments locked away 15,000 years ago. Four of the virus genera—the taxonomic rank between species and family—were already known, but 28 had never been seen before. The study authors say the research provides evidence of an “ultra-clean” method of microbial and viral sampling—one clean enough to extract virus from the glacier unharmed and uncontaminated...

Quinn Buckner and his teammates from that perfect Hoosiers team will be watching Kentucky anxiously this weekend, but they aren’t hoping the Wildcats lose — they want to see the Wildcats pull off their own undefeated season. MORE: UK’s season of supremacy | Calipari stands by ND comments | Comparing the Final Four’s recruiting classes “These are young people who have a terrific opportunity to do something great,” Buckner said, according to The Associated Press....

Golda Meir, Israel’s fourth P.M., recounts her journey to power in her 1975 autobiography. Typical line: “I was certainly not known either for my subtle phraseology or for my great concern with protocol, and seven years at the Ministry of Labor wasn’t their idea of the most suitable background for a foreign minister.” Burt Reynolds, master of the knockout toupee, released his own 330-page autobiography in 1994. He doesn’t skimp on the details: “Walking into my house was like arriving in the middle of a combination Fourth of July, nudist camp and New Year’s Eve party–in San Francisco....

Woods has won the tournament a record five times and while it would be surprising to see him add a sixth title to his collection, his first competitive start since February has predictably generated the kind of excitement that normally accompanies his appearances. The 15-time major winner hasn’t played competitively since February 16, when he shot 77 in the final round of the Genesis Invitational and finished last among those who made the cut....

Distressing footage of the incident from the city of Tongren, which is in southwestern China’s Guizhou Province, has circulated on Chinese social media platforms since being captured on a mobile phone camera by local resident Wu. Wu told provincial newspaper Guiyang Evening Post he spotted the alleged animal abuse at around 10 a.m. local time on Monday while driving along a thoroughfare with his wife. In Wu’s video, he can be heard hooting repeatedly at the two suspects who are riding away at speed while dragging the limp dog by its leash....

Monaco confirmed Mendy is still recovering from an injury to his right thigh suffered while on international duty with France, although negotiations between City and the Ligue 1 champions, who are claimed to be holding out for close to £50million for the 22-year-old, are reported to be ongoing. WATCH: Rooney scores screamer City are understood to be close to securing Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker for a similar fee having been disappointed by Dani Alves’ last-ditch decision to choose a move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer ahead of reuniting with Pep Guardiola at Eastlands....

So Scott, who was Manziel’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in high school in Kerrville, Texas, told USA Today he’s concerned by Manziel’s admission last Monday that he had been drinking alcohol that day. PHOTOS: Manziel’s many faces | SLOVER: Send Johnny back to rehab? “If he asked me if I thought drinking was a good idea, I would say absolutely not,” Scott said. “You’d have to have your head examined if you said, ‘It’s OK to go have a couple....

The German automaker has announced plans to offer a fully electric model in every vehicle segment it sells in starting in 2022. From 2025 every model sold will be offered in pure-electric form. The company is launching three new vehicle architectures to make good on this plan. Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept The EQG Concept is a near production-ready, all-electric version of the brand’s iconic boxy off-road-ready model. It retains the same 4x4 capability as a traditional G Wagon but has the advantage of the quiet ride, torque-filled pull, and zero emissions that a fully electric vehicle can offer....

Answer: He had a hit with “I’ve got a Lovely Bunch of Cocoanuts” in 1950. Question: Who was Merv Griffin? Answer: He wrote the theme song for “Jeopardy,” from which he claimed to have earned $70-80 million in royalties. Question Who was Merv Griffin? Answer: He was the host of one of the first and most widely syndicated daytime talk shows, a show whose format presaged the Jerry Springer era by eliciting all manner of off-the-cuff confessions from guests (through the transparent but effective method of serving booze in the green room)....

How Barcelona could line up with Verratti As reported by Goal , the Italian has told Paris Saint-Germain he wishes to leave this summer, with Barca preparing a bid of up to €100 million . Reports in Spain have noted that the 24-year-old midfielder is a player that the Argentine is desperate to see at Camp Nou, and social media exploded on Wednesday that they had attended the same Ibiza restaurant on that night....

Messi led Argentina to an under-20 World Cup win in 2005 and a gold medal with an under-23 team at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. With the senior side, however, he has played in seven major tournaments and lost four finals. The major prizes have remained elusive. Senior players like Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria have long said that they would consider it a failure if this great generation of Argentina players cannot win a major trophy, yet on Tuesday night that same group was in danger of suffering an even more humiliating outcome - missing out on the World Cup altogether....

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner was named in Ronald Koeman’s starting XI for a meeting with Alaves on Saturday, a game in which he scored twice in a 5-1 win. That outing has taken him level with a former team-mate when it comes to league outings for the Blaugrana, with it possible that the history books will be re-written against Cadiz on February 21. How many appearances has Messi made for Barcelona?...

The Barcelona and Argentina attacker has won the annual award - which both recognises and ranks the world’s 50 best footballers of the preceding 12 months - on four previous occasions (2015, 2013, 2011, 2009) and has received more votes than any other player since its inception in 2008. Messi 15/4 to be CL top scorer Chief editors and correspondents from Goal’s 37 editions around the world cast their votes, with candidates judged on their level of consistency, big-game performances, footballing legacy and the success of their teams at both club and international level....