Vance briefly barred from Primanti Brothers at campaign stop
This sandwich shop just got caught in a pickle. Pennsylvania's popular Primanti Brothers are scrambling to avoid blowback after they ousted their running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, who tried to halt his campaign on Saturday. The Ohio senator initially stopped by the store's entrance Saturday afternoon to campaign, but staff said he was not given […]
4 US Paralympians barred from closing ceremonies after social media comments questioning teammate’s disability
US Paralympic athletes have been banned from attending the closing ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris after making comments on social media questioning a teammate's disability. Swimmers Gia Pergolini, Giulia Gagni, Jessica Long and Anastasia Pagonis were disciplined for comments they made about fellow swimmer Christy Rowley-Crossley, who has the neurological disorder S9. Their comments […]
Trump Assassination Suspect Is a Felon Barred from Gun Possession
The suspect in the attempted assassination of President Trump, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was indicted in federal court on Monday for being a felon in possession of a firearm, just hours after being arrested in Florida. ABC11 Reported “Prosecutors have filed two charges against him: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession […]
French Sprinter Sounkamba Sylla Says She’s Barred from the Olympic Opening Ceremony Due to Her Hijab
PARIS (AP) — French sprinter S’Nkamba Shira said she has been barred from taking part in Friday’s opening ceremony. Paris Olympics Because she wears a hijab, the French Olympic Committee said it would work with her to find a solution that would comply with secular requirements for athletes on the team. Silla, 26, a member […]
Trump calls for ‘no holds barred’ debate against Biden
As President Joe Biden’s reelection effort becomes embroiled in a political storm following his poor performance in last week’s debate, former President Donald Trump has suggested that he and Biden face off in a “no holds barred” debate. “I have the answer to the riddle of Joe Biden’s incompetence. Let’s have another debate, but this […]
Vermont couples barred from fostering children because of their Christian beliefs on sexuality, says lawsuit
Brian Wooty of Vermont is a Baptist pastor and high school math teacher. He and his wife of 14 years, Caitlin Wooty, host a biweekly women’s Bible study and homeschool their five children. The couple first became foster parents in 2014, and later adopted two brothers who have become “vital” parts of their family. Michael […]
Amazon barred employees from hanging sign of Israeli worker held by Hamas
Amazon has reportedly banned employees at its Israel-based technology subsidiary from holding up signs indicating the number of days one of their coworkers has been held hostage by Hamas. Sasha Turfanov, 28, a computer engineer at Tel Aviv-based microelectronics company Annapurna Labs, was one of about 250 people abducted by Hamas terrorists in a deadly […]
Parents say school principal ‘humiliated’ their son, barred him from delivering patriotic election speech
The parents of a California middle school student are calling for the school’s principal to be fired, saying their son was discriminated against because of his faith. Jimmy Hayward, a student at St. Bonaventure Catholic School who was running for school spirit and patriotism committee, said he was “completely humiliated” after being banned from speaking […]
Harvard Faculty Votes to Reinstate 13 ‘Encampment’ Seniors Barred from Graduation
Harvard University faculty members overwhelmingly voted Monday to reinstate 13 fourth-year students who had been denied permission to graduate by the Harvard University Board of Trustees for their actions in a pro-Palestinian “camp.” of Harvard Crimson report: Members of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted overwhelmingly to re-add 13 students to the list of […]
Florida high school student claims she was barred from her prom for wearing suit instead of a dress
A Florida high school student claims he was denied entry to prom on Saturday after he showed up to the annual event in a suit and unknowingly violated his school’s dress code. Sophie Savidge, 16, a junior at Mason Classical Academy in Naples, wore a black suit, olive vest and tie to the luxurious Vanderbilt […]