Joe Biden has long advocated for the rights of veterans, both through his tenure as a U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States. Although he did not fight in Vietnam or actively protest the war, he has recently visited the country in his capacity as Vice President to provide support for veterans and […]
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Delta flight forced to turn around because of diarrhea incident
In December 2016, a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles had to turn around and return to Atlanta after a passenger experienced a “diarrhea incident” mid-flight. The airline stated that “for the comfort of all customers onboard, the flight returned to the departure point to allow a customer to deplane.” All passengers were […]
CNN names former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson as its chief
CNN has announced that former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson will serve as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 21. Thompson brings three decades of high-level media experience to CNN, having served as chief executive of the BBC and latterly the New York Times. He has a proven track record of […]
Texas sends 12th migrant bus to LA; city may seek legal action despite approving sanctuary status
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, has spoken out against the state of Texas sending a twelfth bus of migrants to his city, despite the fact that the city had recently approved a sanctuary status for immigrants. Los Angeles has been struggling to provide services and shelter for the influx of migrants and is […]
Why Trump’s vow to appeal his D.C. trial date probably won’t work
Donald Trump’s vow to appeal the trial date set by the Washington D.C. judge will likely not be successful. Judges have wide discretion when setting trial dates and it is highly unlikely that the appeals court or Supreme Court would overturn the judge’s scheduling decision. Additionally, without an actual appeal of the trial date being […]
‘Hard and hostile’ storm lashes Spain, leaving at least 2 dead
At least two people were killed when an “intense and hostile” storm lashed Spain on Monday night. The storm is being described as the most intense of this season thus far. Torrential rain and fierce winds gusting up to 120 kilometres (74.56 miles) per hour caused widespread damage and chaos across the country, leaving hundreds […]
Kennedy’s Supreme Court legacy is being erased, in part by past clerks
Kennedy’s legacy on the Supreme Court is certainly being eroded over time. justices appointed by President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are creating more conservative majorities in the court, and some of Kennedy’s decisions — particularly those concerning issues such as abortion and LGBT rights — are gradually being overturned. Additionally, many […]
Pope tells Chinese Catholics to be ‘good citizens’ as he hosts mass in neighboring Mongolia
Pope Francis held a Mass in Mongolia earlier this week and urged Chinese Catholics to be good citizens and pursue peaceful dialogue. He encouraged them to stay true to their faith and use freedom of religion as an opportunity for growth and healing. He added that Catholics should always be guided by their collective conscience […]
Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia’s damage in Florida, without DeSantis
Vice President Biden made a trip to Florida to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. He was joined by FEMA Director Peter Gaynor and other officials. Vice President Biden visited various areas in the state that had suffered the effects of the storm, assessing the damage and providing comfort to those affected. The Vice […]
‘The scent of eternal life’ resurrects an ancient Egyptian aroma
– BBC The scent of eternal life is an ancient Egyptian aroma that has been recreated with modern materials by a team of chemists at the universities of Cambridge and Brighton. Developed from the ancient Ebers Papyrus and ancient texts, the scent has been inspired by perfumes worn and applied by ancient Egyptians in their […]