Worldwide waffling (20.09.2017)

Former professional footballer and Manchester United and England captain Rio Ferdinand has launched a sensational bid to become a professional boxer. The 38-year-old, who retired from football back in 2015, revealed the news in what was billed as a "major news announcement" on Tuesday morning where he outlined his intention to enter the squared circle. "Rio Ferdinand is set to reveal plans to become a professional boxer. It won't be the first time he's been battered about the ring." ? @ShiteSportsNews "Rio Ferdinand announces he is swapping the football pitch for the boxing ring." @brfootball

American toy and juvenile-products retailer Toys 'R' US has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada as it attempts to restructure its debts. The retailer was once a dominant player in the US toy market, but has struggled against larger rivals such as Amazon, Walmart and Target. The move casts a shadow over the future of the company's nearly 1,600 stores and 64,000 employees. The firm's operations in Australia and Europe and a joint venture in Asia are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings.  "As expected, Toys 'R' Us announced that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It's not alone in its struggles". NPR 

Colombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta has won the 2017 Polaris Music Prize for her album La Papessa. The award goes to the best record by a Canadian artist (released between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017). Her LP beat out albums by Leonard Cohen, Feist, BADBADNOTGOOD, 2014 Polaris winner Tanya Tagaq, and others.  "Seriously, no matter who wins, #polaris2017 will be remembered for WOMEN. TEARING. IT. UP." @godmere

American Assassin is a 2017 American action thriller film. It is directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz. The film is based on Vince Flynn's 2010 novel of the same name. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar and Taylor Kitsch, and follows young CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp, who helps a Cold Warveteran try to stop the launching of a nuke in the Middle East. The film was released on September 15, 2017.