British lawyers warn that UK's potential recognition of a Palestinian state could violate international law, citing the Montevideo Convention's criteria for statehood, which Palestine may not meet due to territorial disputes and the division between Fatah and Hamas. However, the government argues it hasn't signed the Convention and points...
Seventeen experts ousted from a U.S. government vaccine committee criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s replacement of the panel with vaccine skeptics. In the New England Journal of Medicine, they decried the new panel's first meeting as a "travesty," citing disregard for scientific evidence. They proposed alternative...
Fuel price hikes in Angola sparked widespread protests, resulting in at least 22 deaths and over 200 injuries, according to Interior Minister Manuel Homem. Over 1,200 arrests were made as taxi driver strikes escalated into nationwide unrest, marked by looting and destruction of businesses. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and...
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, on her new podcast "Show Me Something," vehemently defended Caitlin Clark against critics who deny her status as the face of the WNBA. Cunningham called such opinions "dumb as f---," emphasizing Clark's significant role in the league's growth. She also addressed the June...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent initially described a new children's savings program as a 'back door' to privatizing Social Security, later clarifying that the program supplements, not replaces, Social Security. Democrats criticized Bessent's initial remarks, highlighting the unpopularity of Social Security privatization. The GOP has historically avoided this issue...
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam experienced severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Minneapolis. Twenty-five passengers and crew were transported to local hospitals for evaluation after the incident. Delta confirmed that all emergency responders provided support, and the airline's care team is assisting those affected....
Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails are swapping drummers. Josh Freese, formerly of the Foo Fighters, returns to Nine Inch Nails, replacing Ilan Rubin, who will now drum for the Foo Fighters. Freese was unexpectedly let go by the Foo Fighters in May. Rubin has been NIN's drummer...
Amid international outrage over Israel's handling of the Gaza conflict, several Western countries are considering recognizing a Palestinian state in September. This move has drawn strong condemnation from families of hostages held by Hamas and former hostages, who view it as rewarding terrorism. The UK, France, and others...
Ford announced that US President Trump's tariffs will cost the company approximately $2 billion this year, exceeding prior estimates. This includes $800 million in duties paid in the second quarter. The impact is less severe than for some competitors due to Ford's primarily US-based manufacturing. The losses...
An abandoned infant was found in Tennessee, shortly before four relatives were discovered dead in a nearby county. Authorities are investigating the deaths of the infant's father, mother, grandmother, and uncle, found in a wooded area. The investigation involves numerous law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and US...
