Republican Senate candidate’s ad features an ‘Old West’-style showdown with Democratic rivals Jim Lamon, a Republican candidate for the Senate in Arizona, has been roasted by the media for a campaign ad in which he shoots at Democratic rivals – including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi – portrayed by lookalike actors in […]
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‘Stop stealing our culture’! Why a dress has made South Koreans mad at China
The use of a hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics has revealed a faultline that runs much deeper than clothes At the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic games, China featured a representative from all of its 56 official ethnic minorities, clad in their traditional clothing. Amongst the […]
Parents boiling over Meatless Fridays at schools
NYC Mayor Eric Adams hopes to improve public health with his push for vegan lunches Parents of New York City schoolchildren have taken to social media to share photos of what they believe are inadequate school lunches. On Thursday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams mandated ‘vegan Fridays’ in all city public schools, claiming this would serve […]
CNN’s newest star ‘irate’ at state of network – media
The ex-Fox News host Chris Wallace is reportedly ‘second guessing’ his big move Chris Wallace is second guessing his move from Fox News to CNN, according to a report from Radar, as he is “irate” over the state of things at the network. “Wallace feels that he has been stiffed. He’s got no staff, no […]
Black student & ex-KKK member get same honors at US university
Students have called the move a “cowardly compromise” The University of Alabama has renamed Graves Hall – named after former Ku Klux Klan member and state Governor Bibb Graves – Lucy-Graves Hall, after the first African American student to attend the university. The hall was renamed on Thursday, on the 66th anniversary of Autherine Lucy […]
Poisoned cocaine kills at least 20
A further 74 were seriously injured after taking the adulterated substance in Buenos Aires More than 20 people are understood to have died and a further 74 hospitalized on Wednesday evening after taking what is believed to have been tainted cocaine in Buenos Aires province, Argentina. In an update early on Thursday morning, the province’s […]
At least one student dead in shooting outside US school
Suspects fled the scene after killing one person and critically injuring another in Richfield, Minnesota Two students were shot in Richfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, with one dying from their injuries and another in critical condition, according to police. Suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The two students were found shot on the sidewalk […]
NASA hints at space station deorbit date
NASA has committed to keeping the International Space Station in operation through 2030 to maximize scientific and tech returns NASA announced on Monday that President Joe Biden’s administration has committed to extending the International Space Station’s (ISS) operations until 2030, as it continues planning for the transition to the future of space exploration. In a […]
Vaccination against deadly disease at 10-year-low in children
England’s MMR vaccination rates have fallen to “very worrying” levels, as parents are unaware of the deadly risk measles can pose The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that thousands of children across England are at risk of catching deadly measles after MMR vaccine rates fell to their lowest level in ten years. Since […]
Panic attacks, public urination reported at JFK airport amid major delays
JetBlue Airways blames weather conditions on mass flight delays Chaotic scenes unfolded at New York’s JFK International Airport over the weekend as weather conditions forced numerous flight delays, leaving hundreds of JetBlue passengers waiting on the tarmac. Some reportedly lost control of their bladders, and also suffered panic attacks. The affected passengers were stuck on […]
Border patrol chief admits ‘moral at all time low’ (VIDEO)
Heated exchange unfolded between US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz and agents irked by the Biden administration policies In a video taken during a visit by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in Laredo, Texas – and reported by several US media on Saturday – US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz attempts to empathize […]
Prince Andrew wants disgraced actor to testify at trial – media
The royal reportedly wants Kevin Spacey to admit that he invited convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to Buckingham Palace Prince Andrew is allegedly seeking the assistance of actor and accused sex predator Kevin Spacey in clearing his name, the Sun reported, citing sources. The Duke of York’s legal team allegedly wants the actor to tell […]
Ambassador warns of ‘tinderbox’ at risk of starting US-China war
Chinese diplomat says steps by US to encourage Taiwan’s independence would likely lead to ‘military conflict’ China’s ambassador to the US has warned that Beijing and Washington are likely destined for war if the latter encourages Taiwan to seek independence, describing Taipei as the “biggest tinderbox” in the relationship between the countries. “If the Taiwanese […]
Islamic State terrorists surrender to Kurds at captured, child-filled prison
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) took full control of the al-Sina’a prison on Wednesday The Kurdish-led SDF have beaten off Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) terrorists at the al-Sina’a prison in the northeastern Syrian city of Hasaka. In a tweet on Wednesday, spokesman Farhad Shami confirmed the victory, stating that all IS militants had […]
At least 8 dead, 40 injured in football stadium stampede (VIDEO)
Football fans in Cameroon were crushed as they tried to get into a stadium to see the match The deadly stampede broke out outside Olembe Stadium before an Africa Cup of Nations football game between Cameroon and the Comoros Islands on Monday. The stampede was reportedly sparked by people frantically trying to get into the […]