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Some areas of the Middle East are rationing flour, and food-related unrest has led to protests against soaring prices in Iraq this week, The Washington Post reported. The concerns stem from the war between Russia and Ukraine, which together account for almost 30 percent of wheat, 17 percent of corn and more than half of sunflower seed oil exports. The world was already facing rising prices and supply chain difficulties, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict has already deepened the problem....

Pacifica, billed as an upscale sport wagon, Chrysler has tried to capture the best characteristics of all three vehicles. But what I found in a week behind the wheel is that it comes up a little short: it really does serve as a set of luxury wheels, but leaves something to be desired as a family hauler. When my wife and I went out to dinner with another couple, we couldn’t have been more comfortable in the roomy leather captain’s chairs that make the car’s first two rows feel like the first-class section of a 747....

Tip: To get a better price, wait–and pray–for the euro to weaken.

Tip: The Vector version is faster and sportier with 210 ponies, but it’ll cost you $6,595 more.

As we get near to WrestleMania 29, the anticipation builds, and you can feel the buzz in the air. It is that time of the year again when all the fans unite, and get excited once again about the product of the WWE. The so called WWE Universe anxiously await to see if their favorite superstars do well at the grand daddy of Entertainment, and get behind the stars to pull off great matches....

Yes, that is a plain NFL logo hat. Typically you’d only see such hats worn by officials during a game. But for some reason, Lowe owns this piece of merchandise (or it was given to him by the NFL for all his camera time on Fox’s broadcast) and thought it was the perfect accessory to add while attending today’s game. Lowe is a Colts fan, so it makes a little sense why he’s not wearing a 49ers hat or a cheesehead to support the Packers....

The latest bit of info released unveils the Peacock film’s first new character Dr. Henry Augustus Wolfgang, played by Richard Brake. This comes on the heels of Zombie’s previous post revealing The Munsters’ main cast, including Jeff Daniel Phillips as Herman, Sheri Moon Zombie as Lily, and Dan Roebuck as Grandpa. Still no word on who’s playing Eddie and Marilyn. Maybe they’re too normal (for the movie and for Zombie)....

The 33-year-old winger has called time on his international career after seeing the Netherlands fail to reach the 2018 World Cup. Bayern 13/2 to win CL with dabblebet He steps aside having earned 96 caps for his country and contributed 37 goals, with it now up to the next generation to rebuild a fallen giant. Heynckes, who has recently returned to the Bayern helm on a short-term deal as successor to Carlo Ancelotti, believes that Robben should be heralded as a modern day icon....

The 34-year-old winger has spent nine years at the Allianz Arena, making over 280 appearances while tasting Bundesliga and Champions League success. He is, however, approaching the end of his current deal and is due to become a free agent in the summer. Robben maintains that discussions with Bayern regarding his future are planned, but has also hinted that he may decide to hang up his boots. A man with 96 caps for the Netherlands to his name told Bayerischer Rundfunk: “I’m a bit impatient, but unfortunately a decision on the extension of my contract has not yet been made....

The 44-year-old flipped off the camera while performing his song “Rock DJ.” MORE: Beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Cup He also appeared to changed the lyrics to the song. The song usually goes “Pimpin’ ain’t easy. Most of them fleece me every night.” Instead he sang “Pimpin’ ain’t easy. Most of them fleece me but I’m doing this for free.” The changed lyrics and crude gesture was likely aimed at those who criticized Williams for agreeing to perform at the World Cup....

After months of testimony and about seven hours of deliberation over three days, a jury ruled that the 78-year-old real estate heir shot and killed Berman in 2000. Durst was arrested and charged with first-degree murder shortly after the release of a six-part HBO documentary, The Jinx, which examined his life and included an alleged confession. Prosecutors argued that Durst shot Berman to prevent her from incriminating him in the disappearance of his first wife, Kathleen McCormack Durst, who went missing in 1982....

Investigative reporter Jon Bandler of The Journal News, who has covered Durst’s case extensively over the years broke the news of the 78-year-old’s indictment on Twitter. Bandler also said on Twitter that an arrest warrant has been issued for Durst and “Westchester prosecutors will now seek Robert Durst’s extradition from California.” Kathie Durst went missing in January 1982 when she was 29 years old after her and Durst had an argument in their cottage in South Salem, New York....

The film, which is out on the streaming platform now, is based on Robert Harris’ book “Munich,” a meticulously researched spy thriller that is a historical fiction novel based on hard truths. It is set in the lead-up to the Munich Agreement of 1938, as Adolf Hitler prepared to invade what was then known as Czechoslovakia. Neville Chamberlain (Jeremy Irons) sought a peaceful resolution and so the settlement—which was reached by leaders of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy—was designed to allow for the annexation of the Sudetenland region to the Nazi State....

According to The Guardian, the Italian will face an end-of-season review in Abu Dhabi, which is to be led by Khaldoon al-Mubarak, the chairman, and includes Ferran Soriano, the chief executive, and the director of football, Txiki Begiristain. It is reported that the club owner, Sheikh Mansour, has faith in Mancini and favours the Italian. Mancini had signed a 5-year contract with the club last summer, but sources at the Etihad have been unable to confirm his place for next season....

The former Everton and Wigan boss was linked with the vacancy at Hull City but it’s Belgium whom he’ll be leading into the World Cup 2018 qualifiers. The Spanish manager has signed a two-year deal with the Belgian FA. Martinez is set to fly out to Belgium, where a press conference to formally introduce him to the media is due to take place on Thursday in Brussels. His first match will be against Spain in a friendly on September 1 in the Belgian capital....

The Scotland international arrived at Anfield for a reported £8million last year, leaving Hull City after the club were relegated from the Premier League. Robertson, 24, was stunned to be into a Champions League decider against Real Madrid after Jurgen Klopp’s men edged Roma 7-6 on aggregate in their semi-final despite a 4-2 loss on Wednesday. “At times when you’re playing at Queen’s Park, Dundee United even Hull, you don’t ever think you’re going to play in a Champions League final,” he said....

Vegas announced on Monday that Lehner will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his season. In the team’s statement, the Golden Knights said Lehner suffered the injury on February 9 and “were hopeful that rest and rehab would allow him to complete the season.” The announcement comes three days after there were reports by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan and The Athletic’s Jesse Granger last Friday that Lehner was undergoing season-ending surgery. Granger reported that the goaltender suffered a lower-body injury on March 8 in a game against the Flyers and elected to try and play out the season while dealing with the ailment....

This month, Roblox has a total of ten promo codes active and available for players to use. To be fair, eight of these are the same as last month, although newer players will still benefit from those. For the dedicated followers, there are two new codes now active and working. The newer codes likely won’t be deactivated anytime soon, although non-paying gamers desperately waiting for more customization options shouldn’t waste any time....

The buzz of AI powered drones from a new era fly above the trench warfare, Soviet-era tanks and artillery bombardments that form much of the imagery of the Russian invasion. Moscow has reportedly used the Kalashnikov Kub and Lancet Kamikaze drones, while Ukraine has relied on the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 that boasts “laser guided smart ammunition.” Russia’s use of Iranian supplied Shahed-136 UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), also known as “kamikaze drones,” which reportedly cost as little as $20,000 each, has given Moscow a cheap but effective way to hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure and terrorize the population....