‘A slap in the face to victims of abuse’: UN urged to reject Saudi Arabia’s bid to join Human Rights Council | Global development
Saudi Arabia on the brink of being elected to the United Nations Council human rights counciland campaigners have warned that the measures will undermine the ability to seek justice for rights abuses and represent a “slap in the face” for many victims of the Saudi regime. The Saudi government is trying to portray itself as […]
GOP combat vet Sam Brown calls in ground support for Nevada Senate bid
LAS VEGAS — Sam Brown, a veteran who survived severe burns in Afghanistan in 2008, has called for strong ground support to unseat first-term Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen. Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) joined Mr. Brown at his campaign office here on Thursday, rallying about 30 volunteers for the crucial get-out-the-vote effort. In 2022, Democratic Nevada […]
Michigan Dem launches anti-EV ad in bid for Senate race after voting against a bipartisan pushback on mandates
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) slams electric cars. He recently voted against a bill aimed at blocking swing state Senate seats that would require him to run for a swing state Senate seat. A Democratic lawmaker running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan this term has released a new ad opposing mandatory sales of […]
Andrew Cuomo faces Democratic opposition as rumors grow that he will mount NYC mayoral bid: Report
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering a return to politics as New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal charges and calls for his resignation, according to recent reports. If Cuomo runs for mayor of New York, he is likely to face opposition from labor unions, business groups and established political leaders. According […]
Morning Bid: Markets mull potential US ‘no landing' By Reuters – Investing.com
Written by Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – Future outlook for the Asian market. Asian trading opens on Monday, with global macro and market conditions suddenly looking very different from what they were on Friday, thanks to a set of US jobs numbers that even the most bullish forecasters weren't expecting. . The September nonfarm jobs report […]
Black Texas teen suspended over long hairstyle loses bid to return to his high school without punishment
A federal judge on Friday denied a request for a court order by a black high school student in Texas. Lawyers for the student argue that he was able to return to high school without fear of previous punishment over his hairstyle. Darryl George was trying to re-enroll in high school in the Houston-area Barbers […]
Supreme Court to Hear Smith & Wesson’s Bid to End Mexico Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear Smith & Wesson's appeal to end Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against the famous American firearms manufacturer. On August 4, 2021, Breitbart News reported that the Mexican government has accused six U.S. firearms manufacturers and the Boston area of reported that they are suing […]
Allies of Mondaire Jones in desperate bid to knock ‘spoiler’ off NY ballot
Former New York state Rep. Mondaire Jones' Democratic allies have become a “spoiler” in a race where recent election polls show him trailing slightly behind the first-term Republican. An eleventh-hour lawsuit was filed to remove the current Working Families Party candidate from the vote. Mike Lawler. Westchester Supreme Court Justice Janet Malone on Wednesday told […]
North Korean defector crashes stolen bus in failed bid to return home | North Korea
A North Korean defector living in South Korea has been detained after crashing a stolen bus into a barricade on a bridge near the heavily militarized border in a failed attempt to return to his isolated homeland. According to media reports, the man fled to South Korea in 2011 and on Tuesday tried to drive […]
Special counsel reveals new details of Trump bid to overturn 2020 election | Donald Trump
Federal prosecutors say Donald Trump “resorted to crime” in a failed attempt to cling to power after losing the 2020 election, in a new claim that the former US president is not entitled to immunity from prosecution. He said in an unsealed court filing. The filing was opened on Wednesday. The bill was introduced by […]