Her message? “Don’t be weak and gay.” In turn, the response on social media was strong and decidedly gay. Valentina Gomez, one of eight Republican hopefuls in the race to be Missouri’s next secretary of state, on Sunday posted on X a provocative campaign video in which she can be seen jogging along a quiet […]
Prominent Texas political figures from both sides of the aisle reacted to the news that Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry after a unanimous recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles was announced Thursday. Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May 2023 for the murder of 28-year-old Garrett Foster. Foster […]
[Source] A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in Singapore. Key points: The 36-second video, which was posted on May 7, is narrated in Mandarin with English subtitles. The TikTok user, believed to be originally from China, expressed surprise […]
For the past decade, “Stand Your Ground” laws have been invoked time and time again by gun owners who claim self-defense after carrying out shootings. Critics have denounced them as “shoot first” laws that have created a climate of vigilantism in which gun owners operate with impunity in killing largely Black people. The concept resurfaced […]
For the past decade, “Stand Your Ground” laws have been invoked time and time again by gun owners who claim self-defense after carrying out shootings. Critics have denounced them as “shoot first” laws that have created a climate of vigilantism in which gun owners operate with impunity in killing largely Black people. The concept resurfaced […]
The long-anticipated, brutal cross-examination of Michael Cohen started Tuesday afternoon with pure fire and fury, as Donald Trump’s lead lawyer, Todd Blanche, prepared for battle. Blanche approached the podium, adjusted the microphone by pulling it down, and leaned forward with both hands forcefully gripping the edges of the wooden tabletop. “Mr. Cohen, my name is […]
Even those who’ve grown accustomed to reports on Donald Trump’s alleged corruption were taken aback last week. Just days after Politico reported that oil industry executives were writing up presidential executive orders now, in the hopes that Donald Trump will simply sign them if/when he returns to the White House, The Washington Post reported on […]
(Adds detail on the attack in paragraphs 1-5) May 10 (Reuters) – A Ukraine drone attack set an oil refinery in Russia’s Kaluga region on fire, RIA state news agency reported on Friday, citing emergency services sources. Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region which borders the broader Moscow region, said on the Telegram messaging […]
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. A Chinese tech executive has ignited outrage in China with her fiery endorsement of toxic workplace culture, which eventually caused her to lose her own job. Qu Jing, Baidu’s former […]
Vertex stock advanced Tuesday as analysts debated the company’s pain drug, VX-548, with one saying it could eventually be worth up to $11.4 billion in sales. X The renewed pain drug debate follows Vertex Pharmaceuticals‘ (VRTX) first quarter report. The company beat forecasts and kept its outlook for the year. Vertex also noted it has […]
US Healthcare Landlord Medical Properties Trust’s Largest Tenant Steward Health Goes Bankrupt, Sparks Regulatory Concerns Medical Properties Trust Inc’s (NYSE:MPW) tenant Steward Health Care plunged into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, posing significant financial risks for hospitals across eight states. State regulators, alarmed by the precarious situation, have intensified scrutiny over the Steward Health Care System. With a network of […]
An attendee looks at a series of banners for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall on April 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime held the event to pay tribute to victims and survivors of crime and individuals who provide service and support. (Anna […]