Sagittarius should practice listening to what other people say in today’s horoscope for Friday, August 8 and spend quality time with their families.
Find out what’s written in the stars with our astrologer Russell Grant(Image: Daily Record/GettyImages)
One star sign will avoid financial matters today while another can anticipate a more enjoyable day ahead.
There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.
These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Someone who has a good understanding of you will worry about your quick temper and strong emotions. Your professional life will depend heavily on your ability to control these feelings. You might not like the challenging task, but you will rise to the challenge. Some people seem to get away with doing nothing. Let go of any resentments.
Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)
Try your best to remain calm at home or in a situation that is happening in secret. Give yourself some time to absorb everything that is happening. Making mistakes by putting the wrong foot in the wrong hands would be simple. Before making a final decision, think things through.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
You anticipated receiving good news right away, so you can’t wait. Enjoy the day’s progress as it goes on. Just be careful not to pile on daily tasks. Don’t worry if you do notice that your home or workplace needs some tidying up. You’ll quickly restore some order to your neighborhood.
Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
At first, it seems like this will be another typical day with no particularly noteworthy events anticipated. You’ll suddenly change your thoughts about this day because of news of a bonus, cash prize win, a mortgage, or loan. You can anticipate a more enjoyable future.
Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)
Even if you have obligations that you can’t escape, you won’t be able to daydream about a memorable vacation in the future. You won’t have a problem staying on top of your daily obligations if you indulge in these happy thoughts.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)
Unexpected surprises can result from spending quality time with your family. You’ll receive valuable life lessons and gifts from an older relative. Your ability to find common ground determines how successful your day is. Apply yourself to all circumstances with the intention of promoting harmony and understanding.
Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
Whatever you’ve decided to do right now, you’re determined, and willing to put in the effort. When all you really want to do is get your life in order, being distracted will seem surprisingly simple. You will know what to expect when everything is finished. This will give you a better idea of your upcoming plans.
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
Early on, you may not find the mood to be all that cheerful. When a family-related issue needs to be resolved, there is tension in the air. Plans will be made without your input if you refuse to participate. Some confusion may be caused by an older relative’s interference. A meltdown in a young child won’t help.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
Practice listening to what other people say. Communication with a coworker or neighbor who struggles to express their ideas won’t be simple. Even a member of the family is having trouble saying the right words. In all interactions, having the ability to listen and find a middle ground is necessary.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Make spreading a little happiness your top priority. Don’t be alarmed to make an extravagant gift for someone you care about. If you have a lot of time at home, you won’t mind because it will allow you to focus on your family and improve your mental well-being.
Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
If you believe this will lead to a disagreement, steer clear of financial matters. When is the best time to launch new projects, make investments in strange-sounding ventures, or launch new businesses? Look for loose ends to tie up the ends instead. Finish what you begin with.
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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You will accomplish a lot, whether you are working alone or quietly in the background. Take into account ways to increase your income and consider these suggestions as you go along. Refuse to get involved if someone attempts to entice you in a persistent conflict or dispute.
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Sagittarius should practice listening to what other people say in today’s horoscope for Friday, August 8 and spend quality time with their families.
Find out what’s written in the stars with our astrologer Russell Grant(Image: Daily Record/GettyImages)
One star sign will avoid financial matters today while another can anticipate a more enjoyable day ahead.
There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.
These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Someone who has a good understanding of you will worry about your quick temper and strong emotions. Your professional life will depend heavily on your ability to control these feelings. You might not like the challenging task, but you will rise to the challenge. Some people seem to get away with doing nothing. Let go of any resentments.
Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)
Try your best to remain calm at home or in a situation that is happening in secret. Give yourself some time to absorb everything that is happening. Making mistakes by putting the wrong foot in the wrong hands would be simple. Before making a final decision, think things through.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
You anticipated receiving good news right away, so you can’t wait. Enjoy the day’s progress as it goes on. Just be careful not to pile on daily tasks. Don’t worry if you do notice that your home or workplace needs some tidying up. You’ll quickly restore some order to your neighborhood.
Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
At first, it seems like this will be another typical day with no particularly noteworthy events anticipated. You’ll suddenly change your thoughts about this day because of news of a bonus, cash prize win, a mortgage, or loan. You can anticipate a more enjoyable future.
Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)
Even if you have obligations that you can’t escape, you won’t be able to daydream about a memorable vacation in the future. You won’t have a problem staying on top of your daily obligations if you indulge in these happy thoughts.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)
Unexpected surprises can result from spending quality time with your family. You’ll receive valuable life lessons and gifts from an older relative. Your ability to find common ground determines how successful your day is. Apply yourself to all circumstances with the intention of promoting harmony and understanding.
Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
Whatever you’ve decided to do right now, you’re determined, and willing to put in the effort. When all you really want to do is get your life in order, being distracted will seem surprisingly simple. You will know what to expect when everything is finished. This will give you a better idea of your upcoming plans.
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
Early on, you may not find the mood to be all that cheerful. When a family-related issue needs to be resolved, there is tension in the air. Plans will be made without your input if you refuse to participate. Some confusion may be caused by an older relative’s interference. A meltdown in a young child won’t help.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
Practice listening to what other people say. Communication with a coworker or neighbor who struggles to express their ideas won’t be simple. Even a member of the family is having trouble saying the right words. In all interactions, having the ability to listen and find a middle ground is necessary.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Make spreading a little happiness your top priority. Don’t be alarmed to make an extravagant gift for someone you care about. If you have a lot of time at home, you won’t mind because it will allow you to focus on your family and improve your mental well-being.
Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
If you believe this will lead to a disagreement, steer clear of financial matters. When is the best time to launch new projects, make investments in strange-sounding ventures, or launch new businesses? Look for loose ends to tie up the ends instead. Finish what you begin with.
Continue reading the article.
Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You will accomplish a lot, whether you are working alone or quietly in the background. Take into account ways to increase your income and consider these suggestions as you go along. Refuse to get involved if someone attempts to entice you in a persistent conflict or dispute.
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On a crisp spring morning in Brampton town of Canada’s Ontario province in May, Harjit Singh Dhadda meticulously tied his traditional sage green turban as he got ready for work.
He embraced his daughter Gurleen before leaving for his trucking insurance office in Mississauga near Toronto’s bustling Pearson international airport.
It was the last time Gurleen saw her 51-year-old father alive. As Harjit reached the car park of his office on May 14, two men confronted him. One of them pumped multiple bullets into Harjit’s body before fleeing in a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger.
Harjit later died of his injuries at a local hospital.
Hours later, two men claimed responsibility for Harjit’s murder in a Facebook post, calling themselves members of a criminal gang led by Lawrence Bishnoi, an Indian national currently imprisoned at Sabarmati Central Jail in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Barely a month after Harjit’s murder, a businessman in Surrey, British Columbia, and another in Harjit’s town, Brampton – both of Indian origin – were shot. Local authorities say the murders represent a disturbing expansion of criminal networks rooted in India into Canadian territory – led by India’s most notorious organised crime syndicate, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Now, a growing number of political leaders in Canada want the federal government to act, demanding that the Bishnoi gang be declared a terrorist organisation.
Lawrence Bishnoi amid heavy police security while coming out of the Amritsar court complex on October 31, 2022, in Amritsar, India [Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times via Getty Images]
‘Public safety must come first’
“The terrorist designation enables police to use the necessary tools to investigate and bring this activity to an end. It gives police significant investigative tools,” British Columbia’s Premier David Eby said in a statement on June 17.
In July, his Alberta counterpart, Daniel Smith, echoed that call. “Formally designating the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity will unlock critical powers, allowing law enforcement agencies to access the necessary tools and resources needed to disrupt operations and protect our people effectively,” Smith said in a Facebook post on July 14.
Alberta’s Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said there was credible intelligence indicating the involvement of the Bishnoi gang in extortion and targeted violence in the province and elsewhere in Canada. “The gang originates from India, and ongoing investigations are examining why they are specifically targeting the South Asian community,” Ellis told Al Jazeera in a statement.
Jody Toor, a lawmaker from the Conservative Party in the British Columbia Legislature, and Brampton city Mayor Patrick Brown have also supported designating the Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation.
The Canadian federal government has suggested that it is examining these demands. “There is precedent for criminal organisations being designated this way, and I fully support a thorough, evidence-based approach,” Secretary of State for Combating Crime Ruby Sahota told Al Jazeera. “Public safety must come first, and if a group meets the criteria, it should be listed without delay.”
Amarnath Amarasingam, a researcher on extremism and an associate professor at Queen’s University in Ontario, said that listing the Bishnoi group as a terrorist organisation would significantly broaden law enforcement powers. It would allow law enforcement agencies to pursue terrorism-related charges, criminalise recruitment or financial support for the group, seize and freeze assets, and give them greater surveillance powers.
Canadian officials had, in 2024, accused the Bishnoi gang of acting at the behest of Indian intelligence agencies to target critics of the Indian government on their soil.
“A terrorist designation would send a strong signal to India and other allies that Canada is taking the transnational threat seriously. It would also increase information-sharing opportunities with global partners,” Amarasingam told Al Jazeera. Those partners include the Five Eyes alliance, which also includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
A terrorist tag could strengthen Canadian requests for arrests through organisations like Interpol, too, he added. It could trigger sanctions against the gang, allowing the government to institute travel bans, visa denials and financial blacklisting of associates and funders.
But he warned that listing the group as a terrorist organisation could have its downsides. While clearly involved in criminal activity, the Bishnoi gang doesn’t appear to have political, religious or ideological objectives – traditionally the bar that listings have needed – he said.
“Using terrorism powers to target a group that lacks this motivation could set a dangerous precedent, weakening the credibility of Canada’s listing process and lowering the threshold, opening the door for future political misuse,” Amarasingam said.
A member of a Sikh organisation holds a placard displaying Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Amritsar on September 22, 2023. Nijjar’s killing in Surrey, British Columbia, first brought the Bishnoi gang to global prominence, with Canadian officials claiming it worked with the Indian government to kill overseas dissidents [Narinder Nanu/ AFP]
An Indian intelligence asset?
But the Bishnoi gang is no ordinary criminal syndicate, according to Canadian officials.
In recent years, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced allegations that its intelligence agents have been attempting to carry out targeted assassinations of Sikh separatists overseas, especially in Canada and the US.
Canada is home to about 770,000 Sikhs, who make up 2.1 percent of its population – their largest number outside India. Many of them moved to Canada in the 1980s when Indian forces launched a violent crackdown on alleged supporters of a movement demanding a separate Sikh homeland, Khalistan, to be carved out of the northern Indian state of Punjab. India describes such separatists as “terrorists”.
It was the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, outside a Sikh temple on June 18, 2023, that pushed Bishnoi and his gang to the centre of a bitter diplomatic war between Canada and India.
In October that year, then Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian diplomats were collecting intelligence on “Canadians who are opponents or in disagreement with the Modi government” and that the intelligence reached “criminal organisations like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to then result in violence against Canadians on the ground”.
Trudeau and his government directly blamed the Modi government for Nijjar’s assassination. Nijjar was a prominent supporter of a Khalistani state.
But New Delhi, while rejecting these allegations, has insisted that it has sent more than two dozen extradition requests to Canada, seeking Ottawa’s help in getting Bishnoi gang members back to India to face “due legal action”. And it says that Canada hasn’t acted on its request.
As Canada and India trade allegations, many in the Indian origin community are dealing with mounting insecurity. Could they be the next target of the Bishnoi group?
Police photos of Aman and Digvijay, two of the men arrested for Harjit’s murder [Courtesy of Peel Police, British Columbia]
‘Threatening call’
Over three decades, Harjit, a Sikh entrepreneur, had built a life that resembled a Canadian immigrant success story.
He ran a company called G&G Trucking Solutions – a consultancy firm that advised its clients on how to start and run a trucking company, and was a commercial insurance broker as well. His business expanded to Calgary and Edmonton, in Alberta, and he had nearly 30 employees.
Then, on December 10, 2023 – his birthday – he received a phone call from someone who identified himself as an Indian gangster, his daughter Gurleen recalled. The caller demanded 500,000 Canadian dollars ($361,000) in extortion money and threatened dire consequences if the money wasn’t paid. Harjit refused to pay and informed law enforcement authorities.
“He told me about the threatening call,” Gurleen, a 24-year-old business student at York University in Toronto, told Al Jazeera.
After the threatening call, Harjit changed his daily routine and began operating his business mostly from home. But eventually, he resumed meetings with clients in his office, his daughter said.
On May 14, Gurleen received a call from her father’s office. He had been shot.
“I rushed to the office. There were bullet casings scattered everywhere. Police had cordoned off the entire area. My father was rushed to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries,” said Gurleen.
Police have arrested three men – identified as Aman and Digvijay, both 21, and Shaheel, 22 – as suspects. But Harjit’s family says law enforcement have only scratched the tip of the iceberg.
“Police merely arrested three kids. But who orchestrated this? I wanted to know the man behind my father’s killing,” said Gurleen.
Meanwhile, two men – Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar – who called themselves members of the Bishnoi gang, posted on Facebook that they had killed Harjit. They claimed that Harjit had helped a rival gang and was involved in a murder in India – allegations that the family denies. Police have not confirmed whether they believe the Bishnoi gang was behind Harjit’s killing.
On June 12, 2025, another Indian-origin businessman, Satwinder Sharma, was shot in Surrey, British Columbia. An Indian origin gangster, Jiwan Fauji claimed responsibility for the murder. Indian police have labelled Fauji an alleged member of Babbar Khalsa International, a banned Khalistani outfit. Sharma’s family did not respond to an Al Jazeera request for an interview.
A little over a week later, on June 20, Brampton-based businessman, MP Dhanoa, was shot down. Again, Godara and Brar claimed responsibility on behalf of the Bishnoi gang in a Facebook post.
Harjit, Sharma and Dhanoa have no known links to the Khalistani movement.
But gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, apart from his crime network, has presented himself as a Hindu nationalist in interviews from jail, and some supporters of Modi’s Hindu majoritarian Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government have spoken of how the gangster had scared Khalistan supporters.
Policemen escort jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as they bring him before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 [Dinesh Joshi/AP Photo]
Rise to notoriety
Indian police officials say that Bishnoi, 32, controls more than 700 sharpshooters who carry out murders and extortion globally. And he does this from behind bars, shuffling between various prisons for nearly a decade now.
Bishnoi and Brar gained wide notoriety in May 2022, when the gang murdered prominent Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab. Police said Brar allegedly orchestrated Moosewala’s killing from Canada.
Ajai Sahni, executive director of the New Delhi Institute for Conflict Management, said establishing a command chain – and even defining what constitutes a gang – isn’t easy with transnational groups. “Any incident executed in India can be claimed by Bishnoi gang members in Canada or in the US, and vice versa through unverifiable social media accounts,” Sahni told Al Jazeera. He suggested that in such cases, even surveillance records against suspects might not suffice as strong enough legal evidence.
Sanjay Verma, former Indian high commissioner – Canada expelled him after Trudeau’s allegations in 2023 – said last year that India had shared information about Brar’s presence in Canada with Ottawa.
In 2024, Bishnoi’s gang claimed responsibility for the murder of a 66-year-old politician, Baba Siddique, in Mumbai’s Bandra area. Two members of the Bishnoi gang were also arrested for firing outside the Mumbai residence of popular Bollywood actor, Salman Khan.
Gurmeet Singh Chauhan, deputy inspector general of the Anti-Gangster Task Force in India’s Punjab, advocates for a joint data-sharing mechanism between countries affected by criminal gangs, like Bishnoi.
“If we have any evidence, it should be promptly shared with our Canadian counterparts, who must investigate it without delay and keep us informed. Crime is crime – no matter where it occurs in the world,” Chauhan told Al Jazeera. “There is a very thin line between organised crime and terrorism. These networks can be exploited for terrorist activities at any time, anywhere in the world.”
The Bishnoi group has also claimed responsibility for attacks on the homes of two prominent Punjabi singers, AP Dhillon and Gippy Grewal, in British Columbia, over the past two years, as its empire of fear has expanded from Mumbai to Mississauga. And on August 7, an alleged Bishnoi gang member claimed responsibility for gunshots fired at a cafe in British Columbia owned by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma.
A banner with the image of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple, site of his June 2023 killing, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, September 20, 2023 [Chris Helgren/Reuters]
‘They could execute me’
Satish Kumar, a 73-year-old businessman in Surrey, British Columbia who migrated to Canada 45 years ago, says he lives in constant fear.
Kumar is the president of Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey, a prominent religious site for Hindus.
Earlier this year, he received a phone call from a man who identified himself as Godara, the Bishnoi associate who – along with Brar – claimed responsibility for the killings of Harjit and Dhanoa. “He demanded two million Canadian dollars [$1.45m] as extortion,” Kumar told Al Jazeera, adding that he blocked the number.
Later he reported the call to the police, after receiving threats from other numbers. “They sent multiple voice notes on May 28, 2025, threatening to kill me and harm my business premises, but I blocked the numbers”, said Kumar.
Then, the threats turned to bullets.
On June 7, men allegedly belonging to the Bishnoi gang fired shots at various buildings owned by Kumar. “The gang members filmed the shootings at three of my premises and sent me the footage, but I refused to pay extortion,” he said.
Kumar said he was frustrated with what he called an “inadequate response” by the Canadian police. “They [gangsters] could execute me at any moment. I still receive calls from them. My family is under constant stress,” he told Al Jazeera.
As attacks escalate, the South Asian community in Surrey and Brampton has been campaigning for more safety on social media, uploading videos of various shootings in the two cities. Since 2003, gang-related homicides in British Columbia have climbed from 21 percent to 46 percent of all homicides in 2023, according to the provincial police.
Following the passing of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who had battled skin cancer for about three years, Kelly Clarkson’s top priorities have been made public today.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock are pictured at a film premiere with their children, and his from a previous relationship(Image: FilmMagic)
Selfless singer Kelly Clarkson “remained protective” of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock – despite their split – for the sake of their children, sources have today claimed.
The musician is understood to be “devastated” following Brandon’s death to skin cancer at 48 although they’ve been divorced for twio years. Sources say Kelly, 43, is particularly sad for the two children she shared with Brandon; 11-year-old River, and nine-year-old Remington.
And it was for the benefit of the youngsters that Kelly, known for her songs Since U Been Gone and Miss Independent, had always been protective and watchful of Brandon in his final years. One insider told People: “When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake. Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.” It comes after model Danielle Lloyd announced she too has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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For the sake of their children, Kelly Clarkson is said to have “continued to be protective” of her ex.
Kelly was keen to “keep things classy” despite filing for divorce from Brandon, a talent manager, in 2020 after seven years of marriage. Their split was finalised two years later, and since then the media professional, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with the cancer.
Although she faced challenges with her relationship and divorce, Kelly is said to have always prioritised little River and Remington. The source continued: “The divorce was incredibly difficult for her — messy, painful and something she felt terrible about. But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”
The couple married in 2013 but split seven years later, and their divorce was finalised in 2022(Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Brandon, also from Fort Worth, kept his cancer journey secret from the press, with the family statement released following his death the first acknowledgment of it. They said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.
Continue reading the article.
Brandon bravely battled the disease for more than three years. He was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully. We appreciate your prayers and thoughts, and we ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy in this challenging time.
Despite the illness, Brandon and Kelly co-parented, seemingly putting the children before any differences. Kelly said, “Every night when we’re snuggling up and I put them to bed, I ask, Are you happy? ” in an interview from 2023. What might make you happier if you’re not?
Following the passing of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who had battled skin cancer for about three years, Kelly Clarkson’s top priorities have been made public today.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock are pictured at a film premiere with their children, and his from a previous relationship(Image: FilmMagic)
Selfless singer Kelly Clarkson “remained protective” of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock – despite their split – for the sake of their children, sources have today claimed.
The musician is understood to be “devastated” following Brandon’s death to skin cancer at 48 although they’ve been divorced for twio years. Sources say Kelly, 43, is particularly sad for the two children she shared with Brandon; 11-year-old River, and nine-year-old Remington.
And it was for the benefit of the youngsters that Kelly, known for her songs Since U Been Gone and Miss Independent, had always been protective and watchful of Brandon in his final years. One insider told People: “When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake. Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She’s been devastated for the kids.” It comes after model Danielle Lloyd announced she too has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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For the sake of their children, Kelly Clarkson is said to have “continued to be protective” of her ex.
Kelly was keen to “keep things classy” despite filing for divorce from Brandon, a talent manager, in 2020 after seven years of marriage. Their split was finalised two years later, and since then the media professional, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with the cancer.
Although she faced challenges with her relationship and divorce, Kelly is said to have always prioritised little River and Remington. The source continued: “The divorce was incredibly difficult for her — messy, painful and something she felt terrible about. But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad. She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”
The couple married in 2013 but split seven years later, and their divorce was finalised in 2022(Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Brandon, also from Fort Worth, kept his cancer journey secret from the press, with the family statement released following his death the first acknowledgment of it. They said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.
Continue reading the article.
Brandon bravely battled the disease for more than three years. He was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully. We appreciate your prayers and thoughts, and we ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy in this challenging time.
Despite the illness, Brandon and Kelly co-parented, seemingly putting the children before any differences. Kelly said, “Every night when we’re snuggling up and I put them to bed, I ask, Are you happy? ” in an interview from 2023. What might make you happier if you’re not?
The minister for homelessness in the UK has resigned over allegations that she evicted tenants from her own home and raised rents by hundreds of pounds.
Rushanara Ali, a junior minister in the Ministry of Housing, stated in her resignation letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday that she had adhered to all the laws “at all times” when acting as a landlord.
As the property was being sold, Ali, the member of parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney, evicted four tenants from her four-bedroom home in east London last year, according to British outlet The i Paper on Wednesday.
After no buyer was found, the property, which had a monthly rent of 3,300 British pounds (roughly $4,433), was re-listed for rent and then rented out for 4, 000 British pounds (5, 374), according to the report.
In her resignation letter, Ali, who has previously criticized tenants for being subject to “unreasonable rent increases,” stated that she had taken her “responsibilities and duties seriously, and the circumstances demonstrate this.”
“It is obvious, however, that continuing to work in my position will detract from the government’s ambitious goals. She stated that she has therefore decided to step down from her ministerial position.
She continued, “proud to have contributed to the change this government has delivered in the last year.”
Working with the Deputy Prime Minister, she stated that we received record amounts of funding for the prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping and that we also secured nearly a billion pounds of funding.
One of the biggest causes of homelessness in Britain is the end of rental contracts, and Starmer’s government is working on a Renters’ Rights Bill to stop landlords from listing a property for higher rent within six months of their eviction.
Ali is the fourth Labour minister to resign in response to the resignations of Andrew Gwynne, the junior health minister, and Louise Haigh, the transport minister, Louise Haigh, and Tulip Siddiq, the anti-corruption minister, for different reasons.
The resignations, which come less than a year after Labour won a resounding victory in the election, give Starmer’s government an embarrassing blow. His party is now in the minority of Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party in polls.
If an election were held now, the ruling Labour Party would take 271 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons, according to a June survey conducted by YouGov.
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