
G7 to press Russia, weigh risk of China's 'economic coercion'
G7 leaders arrive Thursday in Japan's Hiroshima to weigh tighter sanctions on Russia and protections against China's "economic coercion", surrounded by reminders about...
1970-01-01 08:00

Did Medusa win 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? FOX show slammed as being 'staged' after Macaw loses
Many fans felt that Macaw was the more deserving candidate for the winner's trophy than Medusa as they called FOX's singing show 'rigged'
1970-01-01 08:00

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?
Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, the location of the world’s first atomic attack at the end of World War II
1970-01-01 08:00

Chef Jose Andres Wins Exemption for Gas Stoves in New Restaurant
Celebrity chef Jose Andres was given an exception to use gas appliances in his new Palo Alto restaurant,
1970-01-01 08:00

North Carolina Republican apologises for ‘thinly-veiled racial’ attack
A Republican lawmaker in the North Carolina statehouse has apologised after questioning whether one of his Black Democratic colleagues in the legislature was only admitted to Harvard due to his race. It was an appalling moment that occurred during official proceedings and led to the white Republican who made the remarks, Jeff McNeely, walking them back only a few hours later. The remarks in question were directed at state Rep Abraham Jones, a Democrat who has represented Wake County, North Carolina, since 2021. Mr Jones is a graduate of both Harvard’s undergraduate program as well as the university’s law school. "Would you have not been able to achieve these if you were not an athlete or a minority?" Mr McNeely asked Mr Jones on Wednesday. Mr Jones responded by noting his student rank at Harvard, the second-highest out of five, before commenting calmly in response: “I earned my place, and I did well.” Mr McNeely was reportedly suspended from speaking further during the proceedings at hand and later issued an apology. “I respect Representative Jones. I think he’s a great legislator. I think he’s a great man. What I tried to ask or say did not come out right. That happens a lot, and I apologize,” said Mr McNeely, according to statehouse reporter Bryan Anderson. North Carolina’s legislature is home to a supermajority of Republican lawmakers, thanks to a recent surprise defection of a Democratic lawmaker who blamed the mistreatment supposedly coming from her colleagues for her shift in ideology. But the state also is presided over by a Democratic governor and is often a purple state in presidential elections. Mr McNeely’s statements were condemned by Democrats in the state legislature, including Mr Jones himself who described the “thinly-veiled racial aspect” of the encounter in his statement. He added separately: “I worked hard to get where I am today. It is disappointing that another member of our chamber would imply that I have been successful simply because of the color of my skin, or because I am an athlete. I appreciate the member apologizing for his remarks.” Read More EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic waste from coal-fired power plants Minnesota prosecutors drop state sex charges against R&B singer R. Kelly, citing federal convictions North Carolina’s 12-week abortion ban joins sweeping restrictions across US South Key abortion debates this week in US courts and statehouses AP News Digest 3:30 am 'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states
1970-01-01 08:00

Kim Zolciak accuses ex Kroy Biermann of smoking marijuana and demands ex-NFL player to undergo drug test as she 'fears' for children's safety
Kim Zolciak has sought that her separated spouse Kroy Biermann be made to undergo random drug testing while they fight for primary custody of their children
1970-01-01 08:00

Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo shares how to best honor the 'Full House' star on his birthday
Bob Saget would have turned 67 years old on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00

'It hurts': Internet laughs at Lisa Rinna's 'stupid dancing' as 'RHOBH' alum is labeled fashion's new IT girl
'RHOBH' alum Lisa Rinna is seen making not-so-swift dance moves, swirling her lower body from right to left as she showed off her black dress
1970-01-01 08:00

When will 'The Masked Singer' Season 10 release? Everything you need to know
FOX's 'The Masked Singer' Season 9's record-breaking rating has made Season 10 a possibility
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling
Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.
1970-01-01 08:00

One Direction's Liam Payne says he's over 100 days sober, thanks fans for support
Liam Payne is heading in a new direction.
1970-01-01 08:00

In Cannes, 'Rust' is looking for buyers and Alec Baldwin has a new project
A year and a half after the fatal shooting of its cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the Alec Baldwin Western “Rust” is back on the market at the Cannes Film Festival, shopping for international buyers
1970-01-01 08:00