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New Jeopardy host steps down over now-surfaced old jokes about women and Jews

‘Jeopardy’ is a mainstay of American television, and Alex Trebek was the beloved host of the game show for 37…

3 years ago

US to boost Afghanistan presence to 6,000 troops as it’s ‘taking steps’ to secure Kabul airport amid mass evacuation

As the Kabul international airport has plunged into chaos, becoming the only way out of the country for the thousands…

3 years ago

Terry Prachett dragged into gender wars on Twitter – daughter steps in to claim fantasy icon would NOT have been transphobic

The debate over Pratchett, who wrote more than 70 books before his death in 2015, began with a commenter pointing…

3 years ago

Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO after 27 years as Andy Jassy officially takes over

The leadership transition went into effect on Monday having been finalized in May, with Andy Jassy, formerly head of Amazon’s…

3 years ago

Biden administration takes steps to make sex-change surgery available as a healthcare benefit for military veterans

Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough announced the move on Saturday at a LGBTQ Pride Month event in Orlando. “We…

3 years ago

UFC legend Ortiz steps down from Huntington Beach mayor role citing ‘character assassination’ and fears for family safety (VIDEO)

Ortiz, a former light heavyweight champion of the elite MMA promotion and one of its early old school stars, took…

3 years ago

Jewish anti-war activists paint ‘river of blood’ on steps of Israeli Consulate in Toronto to protest Gaza strikes

Members of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), World Beyond War and other activist groups gathered at the Israeli Consulate on Friday…

3 years ago

Canada’s Covid-19 vaccine head steps down amid military investigation

It was announced on Friday that Fortin would step down due to an investigation into him, though the details of…

3 years ago

Chairman of South Korean dairy giant steps down after company claims its yogurt is effective against Covid-19

Hong Won-sik, chairman of Namyang Dairy Products, announced on Tuesday that he would no longer lead the company, adding that…

3 years ago

Cuba’s Castro steps down, says he’s handing power to next generation of ‘anti-imperialist’ leaders

“As I live I will be ready with my foot in the stirrups to defend the fatherland, the revolution and…

3 years ago