The negotiations process between Russia and Ukraine has been “de facto suspended” by Kiev, President Vladimir Putin has said. He made the remarks during a phone call with his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinisto, on Saturday. “Vladimir Putin, in particular, shared his assessment of the state of the negotiation process between …
Read More »CNN+ marketing suspended after lackluster debut – media
Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN, is shutting down marketing for the network’s new streaming service, CNN+, after a lukewarm public reception, five inside sources told Axios on Tuesday. CNN’s long-time CFO has also been let go, signaling the network’s financial issues go beyond the apparent failure of its subscription …
Read More »Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council
The United Nations’ General Assembly voted on Thursday to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. The resolution, proposed by the US, received 93 votes, with 24 members opposed and 58 abstaining. China, a fellow permanent Security Council member, was a prominent “no” vote. Among the abstentions, the most noteworthy were …
Read More »Figure skating announcers suspended for vulgar description of Olympic gold medalist (VIDEO)
British commentator Simon Reed, along his broadcast partner Nicky Slater, have been suspended by the International Skating Union (ISU) after Reed was overheard referring to Olympic gold medalist Meagan Duhamel as “that b*tch from Canada” live on air. Slater was overheard laughing at the remark. Reed and Slater were on commentary duty for …
Read More »Ofcom ‘a tool of the government,’ RT says after being suspended by UK regulator
British media watchdog Ofcom informed RT on Friday that it has withdrawn its broadcasting license in the UK. The supposedly independent British media regulator has proven itself to be a tool of the government, RT deputy editor-in-chief Anna Belkina has claimed. With its decision Ofcom “has shown the UK public, …
Read More »International skating bosses want Valieva suspended over doping scandal
The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Friday it will ask the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reinstate the decision to suspend Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva from the Beijing Olympics over a positive doping test. Valieva, 15, won a gold medal with the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) …
Read More »Whoopi Goldberg suspended over Holocaust comments
‘The View’ co-host Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from the show for two weeks after she sparked outrage by suggesting that the Holocaust was not about race. In a memo to staffers on Tuesday, ABC News President Kimberly Godwin announced that Goldberg had been suspended “effective immediately” for making the “misinformed, …
Read More »Multiple flights to US suspended over 5G fears
Airlines that have canceled flights due to 5G concerns include Emirates, Air India, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways Prominent airlines from Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have suspended flights to airports across the United States after expressing concern over the deployment of 5G. Emirates, Air India, …
Read More »TV show suspended over sexual misconduct allegations
Popular Dutch reality TV show ‘The Voice of Holland’ has been taken off the air after “several people” involved were accused of sexual misconduct and abusing their power. The music program, which sparked The Voice shows in other countries, was suspended following a statement by broadcaster BNNVARA, which announced that …
Read More »Police chief suspended for helping officers dodge vaccine mandate
Oakboro town administrator Doug Burgess placed Police Chief TJ Smith on two weeks unpaid leave and six weeks probation after Smith allegedly recommended the questionable clinic to peers. Burgess also warned Smith that he could face permanent dismissal if further violations take place. Burgess accused Smith of engaging in “detrimental …
Read More »