Sinéad O’Connor revisits Pope picture ‘SNL’ controversy
Sinéad O’Connor reportedly is explaining why she infamously ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a 1992 performance on…
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More than 150 children are missing in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot and abducted Sunday by a group of…
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Vaccinated Americans are celebrating the 1st big holiday safely without masks. But for some, returning to normal is not so easy
For the first time in over a year, millions of Americans are gathering for a major holiday without masks or physical distancing — safely. But…
Continue ReadingFrance and Germany ‘seeking full clarity’ from US and Denmark on spying report
France and Germany are “seeking full clarity” on a report claiming that one of Denmark’s intelligence agencies helped the United…
Continue ReadingBrazil in ‘negotiations’ to host Copa América — just 13 days before start date
Brazil has cautioned that it is still in “negotiations” with South America’s Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, and the Brazilian…
Continue ReadingChristian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash near Nashville
Search crews have recovered human remains, two engines and part of a plane that crashed into a Tennessee lake Saturday, killing all seven people…
Continue ReadingBelgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after his wife is filmed slapping a shop assistant
Belgium is recalling its ambassador to South Korea following an incident in which his wife was recorded striking a woman in Seoul. In a statement…
Continue ReadingEchoing QAnon forums, Michael Flynn appears to suggest a Myanmar-style coup should happen in the United States
Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the United States…
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WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses Greek alphabet
The World Health Organization said on Monday that it has assigned new “labels” to key coronavirus variants so the public can refer to…
Continue Reading12-year-old is among 3 killed in weekend violence in New Orleans, police say
Three people have been killed and 13 wounded in shootings over the holiday weekend in New Orleans, the police department said Monday. The victims…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna granted bond in domestic violence case
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna posted a $20,000 bond on Monday after being arrested on charges of domestic violence against his wife. Ozuna,…
Continue ReadingMost Americans think they can spot fake news. They can’t, study finds
As many as three in four Americans overestimate their ability to spot false headlines — and the worse they are at it, the more likely they are…
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Texas Democrats celebrate blocking restrictive voting bill, but warn of future threat to voting access
Texas Democrats on Monday cheered their derailment of a restrictive voting bill, while warning of the continued threat of the legislation that Texas…
Continue Reading‘Exceptionally high’ number of decapitated bodies found at Roman burial site
Archaeologists have discovered 17 decapitated bodies at three Roman cemeteries in Cambridgeshire, eastern England — an “exceptionally…
Continue ReadingPresident and first lady thank National Guard after troops leave US Capitol
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday thanked the National Guard troops who were deployed at the US Capitol for the past several…
Continue ReadingTexas Democrats leave House floor, effectively blocking passage of restrictive voting bill for now
Texas Republicans’ push to enact a slew of new voting restrictions was stymied — at least for now — by Democrats who walked off the…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing her mental health
Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time…
Continue ReadingMost US schools teach little to nothing about Asian American history and it hurts everyone, experts say
When Jinhee Kim’s daughter looked in her history book, she didn’t see anyone who looked like herself — and she had questions for…
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Demonstrators gather outside Nashville hat store that offered ‘not vaccinated’ yellow Star of David badges
The owner of a Nashville hat store is being accused of anti-Semitism after announcing the sale of yellow Star of David badges, similar to the ones…
Continue ReadingAs Tulsa digs for victims of the 1921 race massacre, victims say the road to justice is a long one
One hundred years and a day after one of the country’s bloodiest massacres of the 20th Century, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday will…
Continue ReadingBiden proclaims day of remembrance on 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden on Monday issued a proclamation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when hundreds of Black Americans…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after choosing to avoid media
Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time…
Continue Reading‘Democracy itself is in peril:’ Biden delivers warning while honoring fallen service members on Memorial Day
President Joe Biden commemorated those who died serving in the military in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery and urged Americans to…
Continue ReadingTwo men have died after their plane crashed near a Utah ski resort
Two men are dead after their plane crashed into a mountain near a ski resort in Utah on Saturday. One man died in the crash and the second died from…
Continue ReadingJohn Krasinski responds to Amy Schumer’s joke that his marriage to Emily Blunt is for publicity
Amy Schumer took to Instagram to recommend “A Quiet Place Part II,” starring Emily Blunt and directed by John Krasinski, who also happen…
Continue ReadingChanges are coming to the nation’s largest Confederate monument. Are they enough?
Changes announced last week at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, home to the nation’s largest Confederate monument, are “the boldest…
Continue ReadingGunmen abduct school children in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot at and abducted Sunday by a group of…
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A shooting outside a Florida concert left 23 people shot and 2 dead. Here’s what we know
At least 23 people were shot and two were killed Sunday when three men got out of a vehicle and began firing into a crowd outside a concert venue in…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ debuts at the top of the chart
Olivia Rodrigo‘s debut album “Sour” is No. 1. The 18-year-old only recently stepped onto the music scene, and not only did her…
Continue ReadingMatt LeBlanc in the ‘Friends’ reunion has Irish Twitter going mad
Irish Twitter is going nuts over a particular image of Matt LeBlanc during the “Friends: The Reunion” special, saying the actor looks…
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Biden honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
President Joe Biden honored those who died serving in the military in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. “Remember…
Continue ReadingOn Memorial Day, Austin reflects on strength of US military and dismisses adversaries’ criticism
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told CNN he won’t lose any sleep over criticism of US military forces from China and Russia and dismissed…
Continue ReadingThese double-decker airplane cabin concepts could be the future of flying
Airplane seat designers have long been dreaming up innovative economy cabin concepts, looking for the ideal balance between squeezing in as many…
Continue Reading‘A Quiet Place Part II’ kicks off summer with a blockbuster opening
Theaters have spent months trying to figure out how to get people back to the movies. Scaring them beyond belief appears to be a solution. “A…
Continue ReadingHow Belarus ‘hijacking’ has redrawn Europe’s air map
In the week since Ryanair flight FR4978 from Athens to Vilnius was forcibly diverted to Minsk, travel in Europe already looks very different. Three…
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A ‘targeted’ attack killed 2 people and injured more than 20 others in Florida. Here’s what we know
At least two people were killed and more than 20 were wounded Sunday when three people got out of a vehicle and began firing into a crowd at a club…
Continue ReadingIndia’s economy was starting to recover. Then a second Covid wave hit
India’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a…
Continue ReadingChina to allow couples to have up to three children in attempt to reverse falling birth rates
The Chinese government will allow couples to have three children, according to state-run news agency Xinhua, the latest easing of strict family…
Continue ReadingChina’s new three-child policy sends baby and maternity stocks soaring
China’s decision to allow families to have three children could produce a windfall for makers of strollers, car seats and baby formula. At…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Memorial Day
A year ago, states were starting to ease coronavirus restrictions while warning Americans not to gather with large groups for Memorial Day out of…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 infection leaves big medical bills for some survivors
“My job is to go out and sing, and entertain these residents in the senior living facilities. And I need to be able to hear the frequencies,…
Continue ReadingCourteney Cox recreates ‘Friends’ dance routine with Ed Sheeran
Days after appearing in one of the most eagerly-awaited cast reunions, Courteney Cox has given “Friends” fans another “Oh. My.…
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Returning to normal is not simple for everyone
Memorial Day weekend has brought back images of family gatherings and crowded beaches, but though things may look more normal, a clinical…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka fined for avoiding media after straight sets victory at the French Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 for not talking to the media after her straight set victory at the French Open on Sunday, Roland Garros…
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The US is celebrating a return from Covid-19 life, but an expert says it’s OK not to feel normal just yet
Memorial Day weekend has brought back images of family gatherings and crowded beaches, but though things may look more normal, a clinical…
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Australian softball squad leaves for Tokyo Olympics, among first athletes to travel to Japan for Games
The Aussie Spirit, the Australian women’s softball team, will be among the first athletes to arrive in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics after…
Continue ReadingTraveling to the Maldives during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to the Maldives here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
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At least 22 people shot, 2 fatally, after assailants get out of an SUV and fire assault rifles at a club, police say
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding whoever opened fire at a Florida club early Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding…
Continue ReadingChristian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash
Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday’s crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder…
Continue ReadingDon’t just go back to ‘normal.’ Post-pandemic life can be much better than that
There’s no doubt the Covid-19 pandemic was tough. It turned our world upside down. It disrupted our routines, forced us to stay home, made us…
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