Visar was arrested and driven to police headquarters in Skopje, where–despite credentials clearly identifying him as a NEWSWEEK employee–he was questioned and abused over seven hours. Three plainclothes detectives, including one who called himself “the Terminator,” handcuffed the translator to a desk, Jakupi told me in Pristina last week. “Where was I during the war, they asked. I told them I was in Pristina. I was afraid to tell them I was in Albania, because Albania has KLA training camps....

The Mullet Decade Vs. The Shades Decade “The Best of: 1990-2000”–a follow-up to U2’s hugely successful “The Best of: 1980-1990”–hits record stores on Nov. 5. Will the new CD sell anything close to the 3 million of its predecessor? Here’s a hint: With the rise of file sharing and bootlegging–and with record sales in such a slump–it doesn’t look good. Living up to the content of “1980-1990” will be just as difficult....

The former England international, who also represented AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and the LA Galaxy during an illustrious playing career, has seemingly taken on a new role as a coach. The football gene clearly runs in his family as well, as Harper looks to be the next potential superstar to roll off the Beckham production line. Beckham’s sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, have all shown an interest in the game, but none appear set to follow in the footsteps of their father and join the professional ranks....

The Spurs defeated the Suns, 93-90, behind 23 points from Jonathan Simmons and 22 points from Treveon Graham. San Antonio finished 6-1 under Hammon on the way to the championship. MORE: Best Spurs of all time | Steve Kerr jokes about Gregg Popovich | Tim Duncan’s tallest task yet “Well it was a grind,” Hammon said after the game. “They’ve been together about 17 games and they really started to jell these last few games....

Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving missed the majority of his team’s game against the Thunder on Sunday because bed bugs in his hotel room kept him from sleeping. MORE: All-time dumbest sports injuries “It was honestly from the bed bugs from the Hilton that we stayed at,” Irving said, via ESPN.com. “We came into the game and I was freaked out. I didn’t get any sleep. … Started feeling nauseous.”...

Specialist website Beef Central reported that the U.S. plants are likely to get back to work from Thursday, while its Australian plants will reopen on Friday or at the beginning of next week. It reported that some JBS Australia plants completed boning shifts on Wednesday, but it was only to clear carcasses held in cold storage from kills performed last Friday, before the cyberattack occurred. Beef Central also reported that the price for a U....

The findings come from an analysis of volunteers with the UK Biobank, a biomedical database of half a million people in the United Kingdom. Seven hundred and eighty five of the participants were involved in this COVID-19 brain study, 401 of whom tested positive for COVID-19 between their two scans. The majority of the COVID-19 infections were mild. Researchers identified signs of tissue damage and loss of gray matter in people who had been infected with COVID-19 that were not found in people who never had the virus....

The 6-1 sophomore, a UCLA commit and the younger brother of Bruins freshman Lonzo Ball, went 37 for 61 from the field and even dropped seven assists to help his Chino Hills squad, ranked No. 8 in the most recent USA Today top 25 poll, to a 146-123 win against Los Osos on Tuesday night. Another Ball brother, Chino Hills senior LiAngelo, also a UCLA commit, didn’t play in the game....

In the main hall of the convention center, supporters of Pat Buchanan are ready for Buchanan’s stirring acceptance speech on Saturday. Meanwhile, in the adjoining performing arts center, the Perotistas of 1992 and 1996 are holding an alternative Reform convention, which will nominate John Hagelin, an amiable quantum physicist who, when not running for president, leads troops of transcendental mediators in Iowa. The Hagelin folks have already filed two complaints with the Federal Election Commission, alleging that the Buchanan crowd acted fraudulently and are just plain bad....

This and other evidence of Chinese obfuscation and malfeasance make abundantly clear that an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 overly relying on Chinese transparency and goodwill, including the current and critically important WHO-led effort, can no longer be considered fully credible unless immediately proven otherwise. For all of our sakes, the time has come for an impartial and thorough investigation into how this terrible crisis began. Although the failures of many governments and international organizations during the pandemic must all be analyzed and addressed, knowing how this crisis started is the essential foundation for prioritizing next steps....

Pang Xinghuo, an official at the city’s disease control authority, told reporters that lab results found “mutations specific to the Omicron variant” in one individual, according to Reuters. The infected person was not identified in media reports, but their residential compound and workplace have both been sealed off, according to Reuters. The city is also testing nearly 2,500 people who may have come in contact with the virus. The case comes three weeks before the city will host the Winter Games, beginning on February 4....

Yes, but fasting, unlike celibacy, has immediate physical effects—stomach pangs, lightheadedness, fatigue—and one wonders whether the ancients, in their wisdom, understood the physiological interplay between starvation and feelings of transcendence better than we do. Scientists have not deeply studied the ways in which fasting alters the human brain, but Andrew Newburg, a radiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, has some ideas. Newburg looks at the effects of meditation on the brains of monks....

The Italy international striker was in a generous mood following a 0-0 draw between the two sides in Serie A on Sunday. Napoli 17/20, Juve 6/4 to win Serie A At the final whistle, Belotti opted to trade jerseys with his national team colleague Bonucci. Rather than allow the centre-half to leave the field with his shirt, though, the 23-year-old instead headed to the stands to gift his to Lorenzo Bonucci....

The female snow goose, named Derek, vanished in October 2021, leaving behind only some feathers. Her loss was felt hard in the town of Wachet, England, where Derek had lived in the harbor for more than a decade. She is presumed to have died. Residents feared she may have fallen victim to an animal attack, as a pet peacock was recently taken by a fox. The statue of Derek was funded by donations from around the world and has now been put up in the harbor where she was fed by boaters....

Ben & Jerry’s introduced vegan and non-dairy ice cream in 2016 and its vegan range now covers 12 flavors. The non-dairy ice cream is made with almond milk and the chunks and swirls are all vegan certified. The vegan flavors are Caramel Almond Brittle, Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chunky Monkey, Cinnamon Buns, Coconut Seven Layer Bar, Coffee Caramel Fudge, P.B. & Cookies, and Peanut Butter Half Baked. The newest additions to the vegan range are Chocolate Caramel Cluster, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Salted ’n Swirled....

Ben Arfa, who arrived from holiday in good shape and participated in PSG’s opening friendly of the pre-season against Paris FC, was left surprised by the decision Ben Arfa’s representatives met with PSG sporting director Antero Henrique last month to resolve the player’s situation. At the time, Henrique said he rated Ben Arfa, but conceded it would be difficult for him to receive playing time and, as a result, it would be best for the player to find a new club....

On Tuesday, the 76ers announced that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of “conduct detrimental to the team” and will not play in Philadelphia’s regular-season opener against New Orleans. This is just the latest chapter of what has become an increasingly tumultuous relationship between a Sixers team that wants Simmons to play and a three-time All-Star who doesn’t seem all that interested in suiting up for the only NBA franchise he has ever known....

Deep into stoppage-time time during a quarter-final clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday, the 30-year-old was adjudged to have pushed Lucas Vazquez to the turf inside the box. Oliver pointed to the spot, Gianluigi Buffon was sent off for dissent in what could be his last appearance among the European elite and all hell broke loose on the touchline and in the stands. Benatia maintains that he did nothing wrong – having presented Cristiano Ronaldo with the opportunity to edge Real through 4-3 on aggregate after an epic two-legged contest – and has slammed those responsible for what he considers to be a sporting miscarriage of justice....

The result: Pushes and shoves after the play, followed by the benches and bullpens emptying. POWER RANKINGS: See where SN ranks the Dodgers Baseball in 2018, everyone. Notice also in the above video that after Kemp shoved Chirinos hard, Chirinos didn’t want any part of the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger, who looked ready to clean house. Kemp and Chirinos were ejected for their roles in the fracas. MLB rules governing plays at home plate allow for contact when the catcher has the ball and is in the way, but it’s likely Kemp would have been called out even if Chirinos had dropped the ball....