The reptile was jokingly dubbed “Airman Ally Gator” by the MacDill Air Force Base in Florida MacDill Air Force Base MacDill the alligator’s release A giant, curious alligator visited a Florida Air Force base for the second time this season. On May 15, the over 12-foot reptile was spotted near the 6th Medical Group hospital […]
May 14—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham‘s office is considering legal recourse after a state district judge halted a controversial Public Education Department rule mandating 180 instructional days at schools across the state. “We are exploring our legal options as we continue to fight this lawsuit and do everything we can to improve the public education system […]
Each year the Met Gala marks the intersection of Hollywood and the fashion industry, with stars like Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian taking their typical red carpet looks to new heights. But not everyone was thrilled about the so-called “Hollywood’s Prom” this year, with dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the event hoping to get […]
Kevin Spacey has alleged film bosses are blocking his acting career, in the face of public support. Last week, the Oscar-winning actor denied new allegations of inappropriate behaviour from men who featured in a two-part Channel 4 documentary titled Spacey Unmasked, which was released on Monday and Tuesday. The documentary came after he was acquitted […]
California Supreme Court justices sounded split Wednesday over top Democrats’ plea to nix a ballot measure amendment that would make it harder to pass new taxes before it goes to voters in November. The ballot measure would require voters to approve taxes passed by the Legislature and would raise the voter-approval threshold for some local […]
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he will sign into law legislation blocking Medicaid dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, a longtime priority for Republicans even as abortion remains banned in the state. The legislation bans any public funds, including Medicaid reimbursements, from going to the organization, abortion facilities, or their affiliates. But it has sparked […]
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday signed into law legislation designed to kill a divisive landfill proposed in south Kansas City after the issue became a flashpoint over the past two legislative sessions. The law, which goes into effect on Aug. 28, prohibits the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from issuing permits to a landfill […]
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The […]
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The […]
By Liliana Salgado and Daniel Trotta PHOENIX (Reuters) -Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly on Wednesday to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that is poised to become state law once again, but were blocked each time by Republicans in the closely divided legislature. In four votes, the chamber deadlocked 30-30 on […]
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Tuesday yet again encouraged Americans who experience closed roads and heavy traffic due to protests about the Israel-Hamas war in several cities across the country to take matters into their own hands. In an interview with NBC News, the Republican senator labeled those who take to the streets to express […]
Israel has hailed its successful air defences in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched towards its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike. US President […]