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In The Me You Can’t See, his new docuseries with Oprah Winfrey about mental health, the Duke of Sussex said the coverage had triggered childhood trauma related to his mother, Princess Diana. He talked about the first wave of articles that appeared in 2016, when the British press learnt that he and Meghan were dating, including a headline describing her as “(almost) straight outta Compton.” However, he said in the docuseries that his family had not supported him when he asked for help—and described the problem as a major reason behind the couple’s decision in 2020 to quit royal duties....

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not take the decision to quit royal duties lightly, according to Omid Scobie, co-author of Finding Freedom. He made his comments to People as the re-released paperback edition caused a storm in Britain due to quotes suggesting the royals were not taking “ownership” after Meghan and Harry’s Oprah Winfrey interview. Scobie said: “They were quite afraid of the consequences of stepping away and challenging the system....

The Duke of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey his family “literally cut me off financially” in the first quarter of 2020. Accounts from the Prince of Wales’ annual review show funding for the activities of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with £4.4 million ($6.1 million) assigned to the heading. It is not clear how much of the total Harry got before the payments stopped, as Newsweek revealed, in the summer of 2020....

The Duke of Sussex says private information, including an intimate message to ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, was obtained by illegal practices at the tabloid. Harry also accuses sister title The Sun, highlighting a series of stories including one regarding an intimate photograph of Davy that she was claimed to have sent him for Valentine’s Day 2005. The allegations, which include claims of phone hacking, date back to between January 1996 and December 2010 and cover hundreds of stories, payments for commissions and emails disclosed by News Group Newspapers, owned by Rupert Murdoch....

Christopher Andersen’s biography Brothers and Wives triggered a front-page story in one of Britain’s biggest selling newspapers when its account of the story behind Meghan’s Oprah Winfrey race allegations was denied by the palace. The U.S. journalist reported Prince Charles asked his wife Camilla what the couple’s children would look like. The book described how the Duchess of Cornwall replied “Well, absolutely gorgeous, I’m certain” before Charles said: “I mean, what do you think their children’s complexion might be?...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were not able to visit in person due to the lockdown but spoke to children wearing easter bunny ears at Casterton Primary Academy, in Burnley, U.K., over the internet. In a lighthearted moment, Kate, 38, joked her husband was eating all the chocolate while Prince William, 37, insisted there would be plenty for the family come Sunday. One boy called Harris, 10, held up a painting he’d created of his mum who risks coronavirus infection going into work each day for the health service....

Ahead of his birthday on July 22, the couple released a new photo of the third in line to the throne, taken by his mother, which shows him sitting on the hood of a Land Rover Defender in the English countryside. After fans posted birthday greetings for the young prince, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expressed their gratitude on social media. Prince William and Kate tweeted: “Thank you for all your lovely messages on Prince George’s eighth birthday!...

In an advance copy seen by Newsweek, the royals’ relationship has been examined by author and historian Gareth Russell for his new book Do Let’s Have Another Drink! The Dry Wit and Fizzy Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. When Diana married Prince Charles in 1981, she became the Queen Mother’s granddaughter-in-law, and despite the widowed queen being a close family friend, relations between her and the young princess were not always cordial....

The former Princess of Wales is liked by 72 percent of people and disliked by 19 percent, giving her a net approval of +53. Charles was liked by 67 percent and disliked by 24 percent of U.K. adults, giving him a net rating of +43, according to data from YouGov. The polling agency’s survey also suggests Diana is more popular than Camilla, the Queen Consort, who was viewed positively by 52 percent and negatively by 37 percent in the same research....

The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Wilson College will now be known as The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and First College, respectively. “The trustees concluded that Woodrow Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college whose scholars, students, and alumni must stand firmly against racism in all its forms,” Esigruber said in his statement. The Board of Trustees for the university released a statement on their vote to make the name changes Friday, citing that students called for a name change back in 2015....

According to iol.ca.za, Pinnacle College Kyalami Chief Operating Officer Christo de Wit, sent a letter to parents on Monday, announcing that the school’s principal, Angela Barnard, is no longer employed by the school. “During our investigations into this incident, further information came to light which necessitated disciplinary action against Ms Angela Barnard, and we hereby wish to inform you that the employment contract with Ms Barnard has been terminated, effective July 2,” the letter said, according to iol....

Cox’s anguish didn’t end in the privacy of an AA meeting. One AA listener tipped off authorities last year, and two weeks ago seven AA members testified under subpoena at the murder trial. (The defense contends temporary insanity.) Cox’s lawyer argued that his client’s confession was privileged – that like conversations between an individual and a doctor or lawyer it was protected from being revealed in open court. The trial judge ruled otherwise....

The NYPD’s Office of the Deputy Commissioner confirmed to Newsweek that “there have been multiple arrests around midtown Manhattan,” also specifying the area “in the vicinity of Times Square,” but would not give an exact number. Protesters showed up in Times Square shortly after the peace deal announcement, where tensions soon escalated. Protesters from both sides fought with each other and with police, throwing water bottles and more at each other, at law enforcement and over road barriers, trying to block the traffic....

After a few indoor races, Pappas finished fifth at the U.S. 15K Championship on March 15 as part of her preparation for the 2015 outdoor track and field campaign. MORE: Latest ‘Running Our Mouths’ podcast | Previous episodes | Gatlin, Gay to wear Nike She spoke with Sporting News to discuss her new changes on the track for the upcoming season, her movie “Tracktown” and Chicago deep-dish pizza: Sporting News: You turn 25 on Saturday and then look to celebrate your birthday with a 8K road race in Chicago....

He made the remarks as he spoke at the Trump-headlined American Freedom Tour at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday. The right-wing evangelical Christian televangelist spoke in the morning, along with a number of other pro-Trump conservatives, before the former president took the stage in the afternoon. “Trump won!” Burns yelled, leading the crowd to chant the slogan, according to a video shared to social media. This was an apparent reference to false claims that President Joe Biden only defeated Trump in the 2020 election due to widespread voter fraud....

It is normal for your night vision to be reduced for several nights after undergoing Lasik surgery. Many people experience temporary night vision problems after Lasik that can last for days, weeks, or even months. This temporary effect is completely normal and will most likely improve over time. Common night vision problems that sometimes develop after having Lasik include glare, halos, and starbursts, which can make driving at night difficult....

Barry Mehler, whose LinkedIn states he teaches “the history of science and the interface between science and racism” and claims he “is the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Academic Racism, released a 14-minute video and the beginning of the term. Newsweek previously reported that in the video, he wore an astronaut-style helmet and said students have no control over their grades and covered topics including attendance, plagiarism and COVID-19 policies....

The Paris Agreement was lauded as a historic turning point. So,half a decade later, how goes the battle? In some ways progress has been unexpectedly impressive. Since 2015, over 1,000 big companies have committed to science-based emission reduction targets—committing to decarbonize throughout their value chains and be transparent in reporting progress. Hundreds of cities are setting net-zero targets, and a growing number of financial institutions are following suit. This September, China—the world’s largest emitter today—surprised the world by announcing a commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 at the latest....

The term progressive disorder is often used to distinguish a condition from a relapsing and remitting disorder. In a relapsing and remitting disorder, there is often a period of relief when the disease is stable for a while or is in remission. In contrast, a progressive disorder does not have these breaks. Depending on the diagnosis, a progressive may move quickly or very slowly. Types and Examples It’s easier to describe exactly what a progressive disorder is by giving some examples for you to visualize....

The treatment of PPMS differs slightly from treatment for other MS types because relapses are not a major part of the condition. Many of the disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) approved for other types of MS are not approved for primary progressive MS. Symptoms There are four types of MS—clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary progressive MS (SPMS), and PPMS. The main difference between these four types is the frequency and progression of symptoms....