President Trump signed an executive order in February establishing refugee status for Afrikaners, the white ethnic minority in South Africa that created and led the brutal system of apartheid. As part of the executive order, the Trump administration created an expedited path for Afrikaners to resettle in the United States, even as the administration has…
Fighting fungi isn’t easy. Season two of the streaming series The Last of Us has arrived on Max (light spoilers ahead), bringing viewers back to a world where people combat zombies puppeteered by a mind-controlling fungus. Guns and flames help the characters survive onscreen. In the real world, fighting fungal infections is less action-packed, but…
Olympic wrestling champion Kyle Snyder was one of more than a dozen people arrested as part of a prostitution sting in Ohio. Police in Columbus conducted an operation aimed at reducing prostitution in the city on Friday, and the 29-year-old Snyder was arrested in a hotel room for engaging in prostitution. He was released from…
12 May 2025 Michael Buble has hailed his role on ‘The Voice’ the as “best job [he’s] ever had”. Michael Buble loves being part of The Voice The 49-year-old singer is “so thrilled” to be returning to the show for his third season later in the year because he has had a “beautiful experience” mentoring…
American presidents have been visiting Saudi Arabia for decades, and the trips have often produced memorable moments — some dramatic, others downright odd. As President Trump returns to Saudi Arabia, here is a look back at four moments from past presidential trips to visit leaders of the oil-rich Gulf state. 2022: The Biden Fist Bump…
Just more than 100 years ago, on March 18, 1925, a tornado slashed across the U.S. Midwest with no warning at all and killed 695 people—a massive number for a single outbreak. Today those in a twister’s path get a take-cover notice eight to 18 minutes before a strike on average. And as recently as…
The rest of the president’s tour will cover Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, where the Trump Organization has major real estate projects. U.S. President Donald Trump opened his four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts…
13 May 2025 Thank you for joining today’s WHO/EMRO press briefing. I always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our media colleagues. I will begin with an update on some of the most acute emergencies in our Region. We remain deeply concerned about the catastrophic situation in Gaza, with more than 52,000 deaths and nearly…
It was just a few years ago — back in 2019 — that the NBA changed its lottery system for the draft, giving the three worst teams even chances to grab the No. 1 overall pick and a shot at turning around a floundering franchise, to dissuade tanking. Three teams got 14 percent shots at…
Little Thomas, the comedy-drama, starring Rasika Duggal and Gulshan Devaiah, has secured three prestigious nominations—Best Actor, Actress, and Best Debut Feature— in the upcoming 25th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). Rasika and Gulshan have earned nominations in the acting categories while the Kaushal Oza directorial has also bagged a nomination in…
