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 […]
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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 […]
Several injured in shooting at German university, attacker dead
A lone wolf attacker injured several people in a lecture hall at a university in Heidelberg, Germany, police have said Four people have been injured in a shooting inside a university lecture hall in the southwestern German city of Heidelberg, police said on Monday. Officers said the attacker was dead. The perpetrator assaulted his victims with […]
‘Stupid joke’ at Nazi death camp Auschwitz lands tourist in trouble
A Dutch woman has been fined for performing a Nazi salute outside the camp’s main gate Regional police said a woman was detained on Sunday after performing a Nazi salute outside the iconic ‘Arbeit macht frei’ (‘Work makes one free’) entrance gate of the former Nazi Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp near the city of Oswiecim in […]
Study reveals which alcoholic drink is best at preventing Covid
Researchers have established a connection between alcohol consumption and Covid-related risks A team of Chinese scientists has analyzed the association between consumption of various alcoholic beverages and Covid-related risks, bringing some exciting news for wine lovers and disappointment for beer fans. The researchers, from Shenzhen Kangning Hospital and Southwest Hospital, reviewed 473,957 subjects with an […]
‘Waking Ned Devine’ meets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ in bizarre attempt to collect money
Witnesses in an Irish town were shocked to see a deceased man propped up by two others trying to collect on his pension Police were called after a man entered a post office in Ireland’s Carlow, propped up by two others. It was discovered later the men had been attempting to collect on the deceased individual’s […]
Covid outbreak at Antarctic base prompts evacuation
Over half the personnel at its La Esperanza research base are infected with Covid-19 Nine unvaccinated and infected members of staff have been evacuated to Buenos Aires, after over half the 43 scientists and military personnel stationed at an Antarctic facility in Hope Bay tested positive for Covid-19. That’s according to Patricia Ortuzar, the polar […]
Florida official placed on leave over backing vaccines at work
The state’s Department of Health placed the official on leave after he called his employees’ low vaccination rate “pathetic” and urged them to get the jab. The Florida Department of Health has suspended one of its top officials over an email in which he criticized his employees for their vaccine hesitancy. The department is probing […]
Study casts doubt on effectiveness of Covid testing at schools
Low performance of antigen tests makes it difficult to evaluate the real scale of Omicron spread in schools Rapid Covid-19 tests have demonstrated low effectiveness in detecting the virus in children, a team of British and German researchers has said, casting doubt on school testing programs. Scientists from the University of Manchester and Germany’s Institute […]
Mass murderer makes Nazi salute at parole hearing
Anders Breivik described himself as “Party Secretary for the Nordic State” Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik has appeared before a parole board after just a decade in jail. The extremist, who killed 77, gave a Nazi salute as he called for an end to a “genocide” against white nations. On Tuesday, Breivik stood before a […]
Aztec gods left with no chants at California schools
State’s education authorities scrapped semi-religious rite to settle lawsuit with parents Students at California public schools won’t be asked to recite a chant based on Aztec religious practices, which some parents compared to a prayer to “demotic” pagan gods, who used to get human sacrifices. The California Board of Education and Department of Education (CDE) […]