The presidency of Joe Biden, perhaps more than any other president, is shaped by the media. This has to do with the fact that Biden rode into power on a flurry of positive media coverage during the primary elections in 2020 – but has now seen his approval rating sink …
Read More »Pentagon to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for all military personnel following FDA’s full approval of Pfizer shot
Speaking on Monday, US Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby said the military was aware of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine for use in people over 16, and was preparing to issue updated guidance to all service personnel. “We’re going to move …
Read More »Israel fires artillery rounds into South Lebanon following rocket attack
On Friday, Israel’s army radio, Galei Tzahal, reported that artillery units were firing into South Lebanon in response to earlier missile attacks. “The IDF is now attacking the sources of the shooting in Lebanon,” Galei Tzahal confirmed in a tweet. In a social media post, the IDF said that more …
Read More »Israeli PM warns that state can ‘act alone’ against Iran following deadly attack on oil tanker
Speaking on Tuesday, Bennett warned of the “price” to those who threaten the Jewish state and declared that Israel is fully capable of defending itself unilaterally against Tehran, saying: “We are working to rally the world, but at the same time we also know to act alone.” Iran already knows …
Read More »Crowds at Lollapalooza following new Covid-19 restrictions are so massive, Twitter askes: ‘Where’s Waldo?’
To say the crowds at Lollapalooza are giving some anxiety would be an understatement. Despite Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatening a reinstatement of restrictions on the city this week if cases reach over 200 a day, even she was in attendance – and, at times, without a mask. Lightfoot welcomed …
Read More »Nuclear reactor shut down manually in Belgium following possible hydrogen leak – watchdog
Employees of Engie Electrabel – a local nuclear power plant operator and a subsidiary of the French energy giant Engie – noticed an unusually high hydrogen consumption in the plant’s reactor, the AFCN/FANK said in a statement on Thursday. The development indicated a potential leak. The operator and the nuclear …
Read More »Following British warship incident, Moscow warns next foreign power to violate Black Sea borders ‘will get a punch in the nose’
Speaking to the Moscow’s International Affairs news outlet on Tuesday, Sergey Ryabkov was referring to last month’s incident involving the British destroyer HMS Defender, which violated Russia’s maritime borders near Crimea. The senior official stressed that the Black Sea was not a place where “games are allowed,” noting that such incursions …
Read More »China’s crackdown on Didi following its Wall St IPO shows that billionaires don’t run the show in Beijing – unlike in Washington
When a video of Mark Zuckerberg went viral on the internet showing the Facebook tycoon riding an electric surfboard while flying an American flag, it symbolized a great deal of sentiment around contemporary ‘big tech,’ as it is known. Mark’s cringeworthy Independence Day stunt illustrates his longing for patriotic acceptance …
Read More »WATCH: England fans clash with police in London following Euro 2020 victory over Ukraine
As the Three Lions booked their second major tournament semi-final in three years to meet Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday, supporters gathered in famous locations such as Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Pall Mall and Piccadilly Circus to celebrate. England fans massed in locations including Trafalgar Square. © Reuters England fans gathered …
Read More »Is he still president? CNN’s Jim Acosta BOOED after following Trump to Texas to ask about January 6
Donald Trump visited the Rio Grande valley on Wednesday, at the invitation of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, touring the border wall he began building while in office – but which was halted by President Joe Biden immediately upon inauguration. After Trump gave a speech at one point, Acosta shouted a …
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