‘We Don’t Know Why These Disasters Happen’
Los Angeles Catholic Archbishop Jose Gomez on Thursday called for prayers for the victims of California's devastating wildfires, but declared: “We don't know why disasters like this happen.” The archbishop made the remarks at a special Mass of Our Lady of the Angels held at the Los Angeles Cathedral for those affected by the California […]
Trudeau: Trump talk of annexing Canada a distraction, won't happen
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that President-elect Trump's public musings about annexing Canada's northern neighbor are a distraction from the president's threat to impose hefty tariffs on Canadian imports. He said he thinks there are. “What's happening in this case is that President Trump, who is a very skilled negotiator, has used that […]
‘Not Going to Happen,’ We Define Ourselves As ‘Not American’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday on CNN's “The Read” that Canada will never be part of the United States, adding that Canadians consider themselves “not Americans.” . Host Jake Taper, referring to former President Jimmy Cater's funeral, said, “President-elect Trump just got you in a bit of trouble by calling Governor Trudeau talking […]
6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again
Mark Zuckerberg surprised the world this week by announcing that Meta would embrace free speech on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Threads. But to keep the billionaire's promise to rid these platforms of bias and censorship, he must first acknowledge that conservatives have faced egregious levels of censorship on Zuckerberg's platforms since 2016. No. Here […]
Rangers’ Jonathan Quick has made impossible happen before
Even after the Rangers beat the Bruins on Thursday night and ended their losing streak at four, the hole they have to crawl out of to get back into the playoff picture is no joke. But if the Blueshirts are looking for reasons for optimism that they can turn around a wayward 2024-25 season, all […]
What could happen to gas prices if Biden issues new sanctions against Russian energy sector?
New sanctions on Russia's energy sector could temporarily increase gas prices and change oil export patterns, according to experts who analyzed the global impact of previous sanctions on Russia's fossil fuels. . President Joe Biden is considering imposing new sanctions on Russian energy before leaving office, The Washington Post reported, citing four people familiar with […]
MSNBC Legal Analyst Lays Out What Will Likely Happen Next After Fani Willis Was Booted From Trump Case
MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuade explained Thursday what could happen to President-elect Donald Trump's case following the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis. The Georgia Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Willis, citing “appearances of fraud,” but declined to completely dismiss the charges against Trump. Trump's case is likely to be ultimately dismissed, […]
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A modern-day Teapot Dome scandal waiting to happen
One hundred years ago, a major energy scandal exposed President Warren G. Harding's corruption, undermined the credibility of the Republican administration, and led to the convictions and resignations of key Cabinet members and other officials. A U.S. Senate investigation found that Interior Secretary Albert Fall (yes, “Fall Guy”) and other Harding cronies profited from the […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock Says Wrestling Men is ‘Very Difficult,’ Should Only Happen in Practice
Olympic gold medalist Tamira Menserstock has taken a stand against biological males in women's sports, saying she has no interest in competing against men. The Olympian told Fox News that she has wrestled men in practice sessions, but that it is “very difficult” to beat a man, even when he is smaller and weighs less […]
Ten years on from Sydney’s Lindt Cafe siege, the man tasked with investigating has a warning: it could happen again | Sydney siege
Ten years after the Lindt Café siege shocked the nation, the man leading the ground-breaking investigation into the tragedy has issued a stark warning to Australians. “People have this idea that the terrorist threat has passed,” said former New South Wales coroner Michael Burns. “I think it's possible that something like this could happen again […]