Giorno: 30 Dicembre 2022

Indonesia lifts all COVID restrictions

Indonesia on Friday removed all remaining measures to control the spread of COVID-19 effective immediately, since most of the country’s population already has antibodies against the disease, President Joko Widodo said. “There will be no more restrictions on gatherings and movements,” the president told a news conference, noting that the decision was taken based on […]

Indian cough syrup manufacturer linked to deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan halts production

The Indian maker of a cough syrup that was linked to the death of 19 children in Uzbekistan said on Friday that it had halted production of all medicines after an inspection by the drug regulator. Indian media reported that the inspectors had found deviation from rules on manufacturing at one of Marion Biotech’s units. […]

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler sued for 1970s sexual battery and assault of minor

Read More A woman who says she had a sexual relationship with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler when she was 16 is suing him in California, under a state law that has temporarily extended the statute of limitations for adults to take legal action on sexual abuse they suffered as children. Julia Holcomb Misley, who has […]

Wind, ice and flood chaos predicted across Scotland for Hogmanay

Read More Flooding has caused widespread travel disruption across Scotland with warnings over strong winds and ice heading into Hogmanay on Saturday, as the impact from the US “bomb cyclone” continues. Train services across western, eastern and central parts of the country were severely disrupted throughout Friday due to flooding on key routes between Edinburgh […]

Time Mocked for Article on Exercise’s Roots in White Supremacy

Americans usually contemplate hitting the gym to shed weight gained over the holidays or as part of New Year’s resolutions. But is their exercise routine a character of white supremacy? A Time magazine article proposes exercise is racist and has its roots in white …

Nancy Pelosi boosts maximum pay for House staff to $212,000 as she ends speakership

Post Content Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday issued a new directive raising the maximum rate that lawmakers can pay House staff to $212,100 annually — $38,000 more than what members of Congress make. The move comes after Pelosi already issued a directive earlier this year raising the maximum pay staffers can make from $199,300 to […]

New year honours 2023: Mary Quant and Lionesses among those recognised

Read More The fashion designer Mary Quant, the Lionesses and the Queen guitarist Brian May are among those recognised in the first new year honours of the king’s reign. Quant, 92, who as one of the most influential fashion figures in the swinging 60s popularised the miniskirt and hot pants, becomes a Companion of Honour, […]

Man Faces California Hate-Crime Charge After Anti-Asian Rant

Prosecutors have charged a Colorado man with a misdemeanor hate crime offense after he allegedly targeted two young adults of Asian descent with racist and homophobic comments last week as they recorded a TikTok food review video at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Northern…

Rep. Katie Porter used racist language, ‘ridiculed people for reporting sexual harassment,’ ex-staffer claims

Post Content An ex-staffer for Democrat Rep. Katie Porter of California alleged that the congresswoman made rude and racist comments to staff and said that she “ridiculed people for reporting sexual harassment.” Sasha Georgiades, a Navy veteran and former Wounded Warrior fellow for Porter, also alleged that she heard the progressive congresswoman use racial slurs […]

Putin and Xi Hold Talks Against Mounting Crisis in the Backdrop

Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to pay a state visit early next year in a show of solidarity as the two grapple with mounting tensions that leave them increasingly isolated on the world stage. Speaking at a video conference with Xi, Putin described the two countries’ […]