An open-air bus parade celebrating Argentina’s World Cup heroes was canceled. It was to protect millions of fans in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi and his teammates boarded helicopters for an aerial procession above the capital. An open-air bus parade celebrating Argentina’s World Cup heroes was canceled to protect millions of fans in Buenos Aires. Lionel … Read more
Fast-growing UK IT companies raised £24bn this year. It brings UK tech firms’ five-year total to £97bn. Capital has been harder to come by this year as interest rates have climbed. While there has been much alarm over the City’s competitive position this year – with Amsterdam overtaking London as Europe’s top share trading location … Read more
Scotland may enact gender rules that make changing a person’s registered gender easier. The Gender Recognition Reform Bill will abolish the gender dysphoria diagnosis requirement. It would lower the minimum age for applicants to 16 and reduce the period required to live in their acquired gender from two years to three months. The Gender Recognition … Read more
Biden campaigned on being “open” with the press. He tried to reestablish civility after years of enmity. His press availability has waned in his second year in office. Biden campaigned on being “open” with the press, trying to reestablish civility after years of enmity during the Trump period. His press availability has waned in his … Read more
Washington is considering banning TikTok for government business. It will extend a Republican-led campaign. Washington state would be the first Democratic stronghold to ban TikTok. Washington is considering banning TikTok for government business, extending a Republican-led campaign against the Chinese-owned app to one of the most liberal sections of the US. If it bans the … Read more
A boat is suspected to be carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees. Leaders ask regional nations to promptly launch a search and rescue effort. The boat had drifted from the Malacca Strait into Indian waters off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Southeast Asian leaders have asked regional nations to promptly launch a search and rescue effort … Read more
Gbosidan remembers April 12, 2009. Vividly. Fire from a nearby oil refinery spread to the hometown Deeyor-Kira and damaged the individual’s farmlands. Their livelihoods have been decimated, and they live in abysmal poverty. Gbosidan remembers April 12, 2009. Vividly. Fire from a nearby oil refinery spread to his hometown Deeyor-Kira and damaged his farmlands. Before … Read more
A Palestinian prisoner died in Israeli custody. There were appeals to release him. Nasser Abu Hmaid, 50, died Tuesday at an Israeli hospital near Tel Aviv. A Palestinian prisoner died in Israeli custody amid appeals to release him and charges of Israeli medical neglect after his late cancer diagnosis. Nasser Abu Hmaid, 50, died Tuesday … Read more
A former Nazi concentration camp secretary was convicted of accessory to murder. Irmgard Furchner received a two-year suspended sentence in Itzehoe. She was 18 and 19 when she worked as the SS commander’s secretary in Stutthof during World War II. A 97-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary was convicted of accessory to murder on Tuesday. … Read more
The Bank of England revealed its first bank notes picturing King Charles III. They will replace his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s notes by 2024. Charles became king, after Queen’s death. The Bank of England revealed its first bank notes picturing King Charles III on Tuesday. They will replace his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s notes by … Read more
A lawyer for Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York. He misrepresented some of his qualifications in a successful campaign last month. He defeated Democrat Robert Zimmerman to win New York’s 3rd Congressional District. A lawyer for Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York attacked The New York Times on Monday, hours after it disclosed … Read more
CongressionIt al leaders announced a bipartisan government funding measure. It includes a revision of federal election rules. It will prevent another Jan. 6-style attack and stifle future election theft. Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan government funding measure early Tuesday that includes a revision of federal election rules to prevent another Jan. 6-style attack and stifle … Read more
CVS and Walgreens are limiting how much children’s pain medicine customers can buy. It is during winter “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses. CVS stated it will only sell two painkillers. CVS and Walgreens are limiting how much children’s pain medicine customers can buy amid a winter “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses. CVS stated it will only sell … Read more
A large storm system will affect most of the country this Christmas Eve. Snow and wind will hit the Rockies and northern Plains on Wednesday. The Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast will all see rain. This week leading up to Christmas Eve, a large storm system will affect most of the country, with the most substantial … Read more
John Roberts temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would eliminate the Trump-era immigration strategy. It was enacted during the outbreak to promptly turn away asylum-seekers at the border. Republican-led states petitioned the court to maintain the policy. Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would eliminate a Donald Trump-era immigration … Read more
Musk’s weekend was rough. He lost a Twitter poll about staying CEO. Tesla shareholders disapproved. Musk’s weekend was rough. He lost a Twitter poll about staying CEO. Tesla shareholders disapproved. He alienated some of his biggest fans. Even during his challenging beginnings as a firm owner, some occurrences stood out. Paul Graham, the founder of … Read more
London Ambulance Service declared a “business continuity event.” It said its 999 and 111 services are very busy. It will prioritize sick and injured people. London Ambulance Service declared a “business continuity event.” It said its 999 and 111 services are “very busy” and will prioritize sick and injured people. It asked the public to … Read more
RCN will walk out today in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Health Secretary Steve Barclay will undertake crisis discussions with ambulance worker unions on emergency strike cover. Tens of thousands of nurses staged their first mass walkout in a century. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will walk out today in England, Wales, … Read more
Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon,” says Pope Francis. Russia is not solely to blame for the war. Ukraine criticized the Pope for suggesting NATO provoked Russia’s invasion. Pope Francis says the Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon.” The Pope seems to imply, not for the first time, that Russia is … Read more
The UK’s cold snap has ended, but weather experts predict heavy rain. Last week, daytime temperatures struggled to get above freezing. Whereas, nighttime temperatures fell below zero. The UK’s cold snap has ended, but weather experts predict heavy rain. Highs of 14C (57F) are expected in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Cardiff later today. Last week, … Read more
The High Court ruled that the government can deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Boris Johnson’s controversial policy “complies with the refugee convention.” Health secretary wants to talk to unions. The High Court ruled that the government can deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Lord Justice Lewis said Boris Johnson’s controversial policy “complies with the refugee convention.” … Read more
Three Jordanian police officers were killed in a raid. Police killed a suspect believed to be a fighter. A senior police officer was killed during protests over high fuel prices in Maan. Three Jordanian police officers were killed in a raid on a suspect’s hideout in Maan, police said. Monday, police killed a suspect believed … Read more
Kissinger doesn’t understand the war or its impact on the world order. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced suggestions that Ukraine cede territory to Russia to secure peace. Kissinger backed the allied military effort to stop Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government called Henry Kissinger’s calls for a negotiated peace with Russia “appeasing the aggressor.” … Read more
Twenty people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight near Honolulu were injured. The jetliner bucked violently in turbulence. Flight 35 from Phoenix, an Airbus A330, hit the unstable patch about 10:35 a.m. Twenty people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight near Honolulu were injured when the jetliner bucked violently in turbulence, officials said. Flight 35 from Phoenix, … Read more
Twitter’s policy page was removed hours after it banned users from promoting their social media. The platform and Musk were criticized for a move that defied the internet’s free market-style cross-linking. Musk appeared to contradict the policy hours after its announcement. Twitter‘s policy page was removed hours after it banned users from promoting Facebook, Instagram, … Read more
Zhou Jing is glad, Beijing has relaxed its “zero-COVID” policy. Zhou tested positive for the virus this month. Cases surged nationwide. Zhou Jing, a 36-year-old business owner in Hebei, is glad Beijing has relaxed its “zero-COVID” policy. After three years of avoiding COVID-19, Zhou tested positive for the virus this month as cases surged nationwide. … Read more
South Korea warned of a deeper economic slowdown next year. It extended sales tax breaks on fuel oil products and cars. The economy was slowing more quickly than expected. South Korea warned of a deeper economic slowdown next year and extended sales tax breaks on fuel oil products and cars. “Our economy’s growth is expected … Read more
Thai military helicopters, planes, and ships are searching for dozens of missing sailors. A navy ship sank in the Gulf of Thailand. 75 sailors had been rescued and 31 were still missing. Thai military helicopters, planes, and ships are searching for dozens of missing sailors after a navy ship sank in the Gulf of Thailand. … Read more
