NEW YORK — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly…
Monday saw the Cowboys put a major piece of business to bed, making kicker Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid leg in the game and ending any speculation that someone else could sneak in and lure him away. Afterward, Aubrey had the perfect answer when asked what’s next for him, and his record payday deserves a look…
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. Indigenous communities in the Pacific are facing increasingly devastating storms worsened by warming oceans. Mining operations continue expanding on Indigenous lands in the Amazon. Oil wells in Ecuador keep pumping despite court orders. And at the United Nations this week, Indigenous leaders and advocates are asking:…
Blackburn blasts Democrats’ war powers push, condemns Michigan candidate Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., analyzes the Democratic strategy to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers regarding Iran, calling it a ‘delay tactic.’ She emphasizes confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its role in funding terrorist groups like Hamas. Blackburn also criticizes a Michigan Senate candidate for his…
Gabriel Byrne and Geraldine James will lead the world stage premiere of “45 Years,” Hannah Patterson’s theatrical adaptation of Andrew Haigh’s 2015 film, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, U.K., from June 12 to July 11. The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is…
Manchester United are set to shake up the Eduardo Conceicao transfer race, with reports from Brazil suggesting that a serious move is imminent. Indeed, Conceicao is one of the latest exciting talents to emerge from Brazilian football. He has caught the eye with his performances for Palmeiras U20 and the Brazil U‑17 side. Advertisement As…
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – Performing a type of experiment never before tried beyond Earth, NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ever harbored life. Five of the seven diverse organic compounds confirmed by the six-wheeled rover in rock that…
Trump threatens to fire Jerome Powell as Warsh confirmation hearing approaches Paul Gigot hosts a discussion on President Trump’s renewed threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The segment explores Trump’s demand for a criminal probe into Fed headquarters renovations to continue. Panelists discuss the implications of Senator Tom Tillis’s refusal to confirm nominee…
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chair of BTS agency HYBE, over an alleged investor fraud scheme. The music mogul is facing arrest after the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency expanded an investigation alleging Bang illegally gained more than $100M, requesting a court warrant from Bang’s arrest, the Associated Press…
Lawrence Okolie has failed a drug test just days before his heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka, plunging the event into jeopardy. Briton Okolie is set to meet Frenchman Yoka in front of a partisan crowd in Paris this weekend, with “The Sauce” looking to push himself into the world-title picture. Advertisement However, things have taken…
