Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., claimed in a post on X that “white supremacy and xenophobia” are the political right’s “true religion” and that the values of those on the right do not stem from Christ’s life and instruction. “It’s long been known that the true religion of the right is white supremacy and xenophobia. None […]
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Russian actor who starred in propaganda films lands Oscar nomination
Russian actor Yura Borisov, who has previously starred in Russian propaganda films and illegally visited Russian-occupied Crimea, has received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film “Anora.” Borisov is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category, the U.S. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Jan. 23. Borisov is the […]
Students who fail military exam or refuse oath cannot continue higher ed, official says
Ukrainian university students who fail the basic military training exam or refuse to swear the military oath will not be permitted to continue their studies, Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Melnyk said on Jan. 18. Melnyk’s comments follow the Defense Ministry’s announcement on Jan. 17 that basic military training for students enrolled in higher education institutions […]
SBU detains metro engineer who allegedly directed Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv
A Kyiv Metro engineer allegedly let a network of agents who helped direct Russian missile and drone attacks against the capital and Kharkiv Oblast, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on Jan. 18. The agents tracked the movement and positions of Ukrainian troops in order to coordinate Russian aerial attacks, the SBU said. Russia’s […]
California dad who tried to save home from flames before water ran out says leadership ‘absolutely failed us’
A California father of two who lost his home to wildfires on Jan. 8 is calling for significant changes in leadership “that absolutely failed” the state’s residents in a crisis. “There’s a deep part of me right now that’s like, it wasn’t just my home that burned down and my life’s work that burned down. […]
How Ukraine captured a North Korean POW, told by the soldiers who took part
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. It was a month-long mission with one primary goal — capturing a North Korean soldier alive. One of the biggest obstacles facing the Ukrainian forces tasked with the objective while […]
‘We know who the good guy is’ — Trump’s defense nominee grilled over war in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary was grilled over the war in Ukraine during a confirmation hearing on Jan. 14, after he failed to mention Russia’s full-scale invasion during his opening remarks. Speaking to the Armed Services Committee, Pete Hegseth was asked if the omission was “code for ‘we’re going to abandon Ukraine.’” “We […]
Who is anti-vaccination campaigner Sherri Tenpenny?
Anti-vaccination campaigner Sherri Tenpenny has caused a stir with plans to speak in Australia, but just who is the controversial American doctor? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/who-is-anti-vaccination-campaigner-sherri-tenpenny/6004490
Man who swallowed needles in burger fined $10,000
A MAN suing Burger King after swallowing needles in a burger purchased at a Hawaii Army base has been ordered to pay more than ,000 in legal costs for missing a settlement meeting with the company. http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/man-who-swallowed-needles-in-burger-fined-10000-for-missing-settlement-meeting/story-fnkgdftz-1227177478019
GOP Congressman Who Once Tried To Unseat John Boehner Blasts Colleagues For Trying To Do The Same
Two years after he was one of a handful of Republicans who didn’t back John Boehner (R-Ohio) for Speaker of the House, Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) seems to have learned a thing or two about challenging one of the most powerful people in Washington. … http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/mick-mulvaney-john-boehner_n_6426614.html