Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), was accused of hypocrisy for not wearing a mask during an event she attended earlier this week in Puerto Rico. She and several other visiting officials speaking at the annual Somos conference addressed a “packed room” without wearing masks. …
Read More »Trade turnover between Russia & China tops pre-pandemic figures despite traffic jams at border crossings
Exports to the Russian Federation in 10 months increased 30.6%, to about $52.9 billion. Imports of Russian goods and services to China grew by 31.2%, to $62.76 billion. In October alone, the volume of trade between the two countries reached $13 billion. Trade between Russia and China in the reporting …
Read More »‘Dystopian nightmare’: Candace Owens rages against NY child vaccination campaign
Owens was asked by Fox News about Mayor de Blasio’s announcement that children between five and 11 years old could receive $100 from the city if they get vaccinated. “It buys a whole lot of candy,” the mayor said. Owens, who is known for her strong opposition to vaccine mandates, …
Read More »‘Terrorist attack’ on Iraqi PM’s home involved 3 drones – Interior Ministry
Two of the drones that targeted Al-Kadhimi’s residence in Baghdad’s Green Zone were downed and one reached the house, the ministry said. Some members of his security detail were injured, but the senior official was unharmed. Images of the damage caused by the drone were released to the public. The …
Read More »‘Go kiss later’: UFC ref jokes with Usman & Covington as bitter rivals embrace during UFC 268 win for ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ (VIDEO)
The feared duo exchanged antagonistic jibes in the build-up to their rematch at UFC 268, making their embrace at the end of the scrap something of a surprise in New York. Burly referee Dan Miragliotta produced a snappy soundbite as he stepped in, telling Covington and Usman to “go kiss later”. …
Read More »Iraqi Shia group’s spokesperson calls ‘assassination attempt’ on PM ‘fabricated’ incident
In a series of posts on Sunday, Mahmoud Al-Rubaie, the spokesperson for Iraq’s Sadiqoun political bloc, claimed that the incident could be a false flag operation to cover up the government’s crackdown on people protesting the results of the recent parliamentary election. “My expectation is [that] it is a fabricated …
Read More »New US Navy ship named after gay rights icon & christened by transgender veteran receives mixed reception
The USNS Harvey Milk was christened in San Diego, California in a traditional Navy ceremony, with Milk’s nephew, Stuart Milk, in attendance. Milk, who became an American LGBT icon as the first openly gay official elected in the state of California, served in the US Navy in the 1950s before …
Read More »‘Viva Mexico!’ Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez stops Caleb Plant in round 11 to be crowned undisputed super-middleweight champion (VIDEO)
The previously undefeated Plant posed a gritty challenge for Alvarez for much of the contest at the MGM Grand, but the Mexican remained patient before picking his moment in round 11, putting his rival down with a big three-punch combination. Plant survived the first count and staggered to his feet, …
Read More »Bodybuilding icon Shawn Rhoden dead at age 46 in latest tragedy for muscle world
The news of Rhoden’s death was confirmed by his trainer, Chris Aceto, while Generation Iron reported the cause was a fatal heart attack. After turning professional in 2010, Rhoden rose through the ranks and was crowned Mr Olympia eight years later – at the age of 43 becoming the oldest …
Read More »‘Act of terrorism’: US offers to assist investigation into Iraqi PM alleged assassination attempt
Shortly after the Iraqi PM’s residence in Baghdad was hit by what Iraq’s Security Media Cell said was a “booby-trapped drone,” the United States State Department released a statement decrying the attack and offering to help the investigation. “We are relieved to learn the Prime Minister was unharmed,” State Department …
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