Dutch court convicts man for selling deadly “suicide drugs” and challenging right-to-die policies
A Dutch court convicted a man Tuesday of helping at least 10 people take their own lives by selling them deadly “suicide drugs” and instructions for their use, in what has been seen as the latest test case for Dutch right-to-die policies. The man, identified only as Alex S. in line with Dutch privacy guidelines, […]
Egyptian court sentences rights activist to 3 years over 2019 opinion article
An Egyptian court sentenced a rights activist on Tuesday to three years in prison over an opinion article he wrote in 2019 in a case that renewed global attention to Egypt’s intolerance of government critics. The case of Patrick George Zaki has also echoed in Italy, where he was a postgraduate student and where many […]
Flooding in India causes river to lap walls of Taj Mahal, prompting concerns of damage
A river that runs through the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has risen to lap the compound walls of the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra city, causing concern about damage to the 17th-century white marble monument. The water level of the Yamuna river has increased over the last few days after unusually heavy rain […]
In-N-Out Burger Bans Employees From Wearing Masks
The California-based fast food chain In-N-Out Burger announced this week that employees in five states will be prohibited from wearing masks while working without a medical note, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Momentum for Federal Wildland Firefighters Wage Hike
There is increased momentum to pass legislation boosting the wages of federal wildland firefighters, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
I&I/TIPP Poll: Trump Leads DeSantis by 39 Points
Fifty-three percent of likely Republican primary voters say they favor former President Donald Trump, while his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is backed by 14%, according to a new I&I/TIPP poll.
Trump’s Agenda47: Take Back Our Colleges From ‘Maniacs’
In his second policy agenda item on education, former President Donald Trump lays out a plan to leverage accreditation to take back colleges and universities “from the radical left and Marxist maniacs.”
RFK Jr alleges COVID-19 was an ethnically-targeted bioweapon. Is that true?
RFK Jr alleges COVID-19 was an ethnically-targeted bioweapon. Is that true? @RandPaul says there’s a great deal of evidence that China has been looking into biological weapons based on your ethnicity, for years. pic.twitter.com/bEGr5lPrz3 — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) July 18, 2023
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit
RIYADH, July 18 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to buy Turkish drones in the biggest defence contract in Turkey’s history as President Tayyip Erdogan reaped the benefits of his diplomatic push to repair ties with Gulf powers and help Ankara’s struggling economy. Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the signing […]
Victims Families’ Attorney to Newsmax: Got Taunting Calls
An attorney representing two women whose bodies were found on Gilgo Beach, N.Y., told Newsmax on Tuesday that since January, he and members of his family were getting anonymous, taunting phone calls.