Melania’s Trials
The former first lady is swept back into the Stormy cyclone. Source: New York Times Melania’s Trials Continue reading Melania’s Trials
5 to hospital, including 1 child in Etobicoke crash: police
Five people have been transported to hospital following a collision that happened early Saturday morning in Etobicoke. Source: CP24 5 to hospital, including 1 child in Etobicoke crash: police Continue reading 5 to hospital, including 1 child in Etobicoke crash: police
House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package was expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation on track for enactment after a tortured journey through Congress. Source: New York Times … Continue reading House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene. Source: New York Times Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for … Continue reading Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired
The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates’ proposed changes, all of which were defeated. Source: New York Times Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired Continue reading Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired
Controversial US surveillance program (briefly?) lapses amid congressional dysfunction
Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 720 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying on foreign “targets,” but a long, knock-down, … Continue reading Controversial US surveillance program (briefly?) lapses amid congressional dysfunction
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union
The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of Detroit’s Big Three. Source: New York Times VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Continue reading VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union
Labrador town declares state of emergency as officials brace for possible explosion
A town in Labrador has declared a state of emergency because a fire has spread to an area containing explosive material. Source: CP24 Labrador town declares state of emergency as officials brace for possible explosion Continue reading Labrador town declares state of emergency as officials brace for possible explosion
Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: Review
Over 16 songs (and a second LP), the pop superstar litigates her recent romances. But the themes, and familiar sonic backdrops, generate diminishing returns. Source: New York Times Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: Review
An explosion at a military base in Iraq wounds three people.
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad. Source: New York Times An explosion at a military base in Iraq wounds three people. Continue reading An explosion at a military base in Iraq wounds three people.