‘Special Report’ spotlights energy matters: China adds massive amounts to oil inventories
The Energy Department is asking for bid prices to add around 3 million barrels to the strategic petroleum reserve. Administration officials say the additional oil will begin to be added in January. It’s just a drop in the bucket compared to the nearly 300 million barrels President Biden has released since he took office. While […]
US Brands Hit by Anti-Israel Boycott in Middle East
United States-based brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks are the latest victims of an anti-Israel boycott sweeping the Middle East in response to the invasion of the Gaza Strip.[#item_full_content]
Biden Says Hamas Attack Spurred by US Diplomacy Efforts
President Joe Biden again asserted his belief that the driving factor behind Hamas’ attack on Israel last month came in response to the diplomacy efforts with Saudi Arabia and Israel to bring peace to the Middle East.[#item_full_content]
World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free After 37 Years
The colossal iceberg A23a, recognized as the largest in the world, is in motion for the first time in over three decades, as reported by the BBC. Spanning an expansive 1,500 square miles, exceeding Greater London’s size, A23a has broken free from its grounded position in the …[#item_full_content]
Nevada Judge Nixes Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative
A petition to put an abortion rights amendment to the Nevada constitution on the ballot for 2024 was struck down on Tuesday by district court judge in Carson City.
Rob Reiner: Four Shooters in JFK Assassination
Actor and film director Rob Reiner says he’s unearthed proof that President John F. Kennedy was killed by four shooters, not one.[#item_full_content]
Reports: Elon Musk Set to Visit Israel Amid Controversies
Elon Musk is set to visit Israel next week to express support for the residents of Gaza, the New York Post reported. According to Hebrew-language media, Musk, the Space X mogul and owner of the X — formerly Twitter — social media platform, plans to meet with Israeli …[#item_full_content]
US Brands Hit by Anti-Israel Boycott in Middle East
United States-based brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks are the latest victims of an anti-Israel boycott sweeping the Middle East in response to the invasion of the Gaza Strip.[#item_full_content]
Brazil forward Rodrygo denounces racist abuse on social media after match against Argentina
MADRID (AP) — Brazil forward Rodrygo has been the target of racist abuse on social media following the World Cup qualifying game against Argentina. “The racists are always out there,” Rodrygo, who is Black, said in a message posted Thursday. “My social networks have been invaded with insults and all kinds of absurdity. It’s all […]
Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Film industry leaders in Marrakech attending one of the Arab world’s largest film festivals emphasized Friday the importance of elevating cinema and artistic expression amid a shadow cast by Israel’s war with Hamas and an earthquake that struck Morocco less than three months ago. “In the weeks leading up to the […]