Boeing’s Starliner capsule has been in space for more than three weeks — with no specific plan for an arrival date back to Earth. Space observers have claimed that the astronauts are “stranded,” but NASA says that’s not the case. Starliner is Boeing’s spacecraft, designed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. […]
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Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several top White House aides say they are confident protests across U.S. college campuses against Israel’s offensive in Gaza will not translate into significantly fewer votes for Joe Biden in November’s election, despite polls showing many Democrats are deeply unhappy about the U.S. president’s policy on the war. The […]
UK Rwanda Bill stuck in deadlock as defiant peers insist on changes to asylum plan
Peers have maintained the British parliamentary deadlock over Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan in pressing their demands for changes to the controversial scheme. The UK House of Lords snubbed ministerial calls to back down and again insisted on revisions to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. The fresh government defeats mean a continuation […]
Why do Alabama leaders insist on going backward?
Alabama does a fine job of making sure that the state and its inhabitants are the brunt of worldwide jokes and the focus of a lack of respect. Travel anywhere and spend an appreciable amount of time and just see for yourself what people remember, know, or acknowledge about the state of Alabama. Southern hospitality […]
My in-laws gave us $300,000 and are on the deed to our home. Now they insist we give our niece $125,000.
“The in-laws think this is a fair way for them to get their initial investment back and to do what they want with it. Our home is now worth $720,000. What should we do?” (Posed by models.) – MarketWatch/iStockphoto Dear Quentin, Most Read from MarketWatch My in-laws helped my wife and me purchase a home […]
Man Utd insist Marcus Rashford ‘has taken responsibility’ after FA Cup omission
Manchester United say Marcus Rashford “has taken responsibility for his actions” after his omission from the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup win at Newport. Rashford was left out due to illness after reportedly spending Thursday night in a Belfast nightclub, but United say the issue has now been resolved. United said in a statement: “Marcus […]
Ukraine will insist on an international investigation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that it is necessary to establish all the facts and conduct an investigation into the downing of the Russian Il-76 aircraft on 24 January. Source: Zelenskyy’s video address Details: The President said that Defense Minister Rustem Umierov, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Chief of the Defence Intelligence Service […]
GOP senators who voted to acquit Trump insist they don’t regret it
Republican senators who voted to acquit former President Trump during his second trial after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol largely say they don’t regret their votes years later, as Trump looks like he’ll be the party’s standard-bearer again in 2024. One Republican senator who frequently criticizes Trump’s conduct but nevertheless voted to acquit […]