Taiwan was shaken by a major earthquake registering magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale on Wednesday at 7:58 a.m. local time. Authorities said at least nine people were dead and 934 injured. It was the most powerful tectonic event on the island since the “921 quake” on September 21, 1999, when a 7.6-magnitude quake resulted […]
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12 & 13 yr old truants beat man to death in D.C.
Three young girls have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man in northwest Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the 6200 block of Georgia Avenue just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 17, 2023, for a report of a man down, according to a press release. Upon arrival, […]
World Kitchen Org suspends Gaza Op after attack
The World Central Kitchen, the international food charity founded by chef José Andrés, announced early on Tuesday that it was pausing aid operations after it said an Israeli airstrike killed seven of the organization’s workers in Gaza. The organization said its workers had been traveling in a “deconflicted zone” in two armored cars carrying the […]
Trump comes up with $175 million for fraud case
Former President Donald Trump and co-defendants in his New York civil fraud case have posted a bond of $175 million, according to a court filing Monday by an insurance company. The posting brings to an end a six-week ordeal in which Trump scrambled to fend off possible seizure of property or assets stemming from a […]
US Fish & Wildlife want to kill 500,000 owls
A proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to kill roughly half a million barred owls to protect the spotted owl has conservationists and animal welfare advocates debating the moral issue of killing one species to protect another. The proposal, published in November, garnered attention in recent days after dozens of wildlife protection and […]
NY Illegals get more $ for food than employed
New York City Republican Councilwoman Vickie Paladino claimed this week that migrants in the state are receiving more money for food than one of her employees. While appearing on CBS New York’s The Point with Marcia Kramer, Paladino spoke about a new program to provide migrants in the city with prepaid debit cards. The New […]
D.C. Archbishop calls Biden a “cafeteria Catholic”
Roman Catholic Cardinal Wilton Gregory took a swipe at President Biden’s faith on Sunday, calling him a “cafeteria Catholic” for picking and choosing parts of the faith while “ignoring or even contradicting” other aspects of his adherence. Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., was asked on CBS’ “Face the Nation” whether he believes Biden’s long-touted […]
Journalists stealing souvenirs from Air Force One
Journalists have been told to stop stealing souvenirs from US President Joe Biden’s official aircraft. An inventory check on Air Force One after Mr Biden’s visit to the US west coast in February found several items were missing from its press section. Branded pillowcases, glasses and gold-rimmed plates are among the items that have allegedly […]
Trump attacks Biden over Trans day of visibility
A Joe Biden White House spokesperson said Republicans who have spent the Easter weekend criticizing the president for declaring Sunday’s annual Transgender Day of Visibility “are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful and dishonest rhetoric”. “As a Christian who celebrates Easter with family, president Biden stands for bringing people together and […]
Anti-Aging drug for Dogs now on the market
Before we have an anti-aging drug for humans, we’re likely to have one for dogs. Multiple clinical trials are currently underway to test potential anti-aging compounds on dogs, since our best friends have become a popular animal model for human aging. Fido also represents a potentially huge market. The science could benefit both species, but […]
Is America to blame for migrants injured crossing the border?
About half of Americans believe migrants are the most to blame if they are injured while trying to cross into the United States, according to a poll conducted exclusively for Newsweek. The poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that 49 percent of respondents believe the migrants themselves are the most to blame if they […]
Will Republican’s lose the House before election?
In mid-March, as the Republican majority in the House dwindled yet again, House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted that the series of resignations from frustrated GOP lawmakers had come to an end. “I think, I hope and believe that’s the end of the exits for now,” the Louisiana Republican said after being caught off guard by […]