Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, Mark Zuckerberg for censorship and election interference Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who will appear on the California ballot with the far-right American Independent Party, filed a lawsuit Monday against tech giant Meta. The ... 05/14/2024 - 12:25 pm | View Link
Georgia protests mark Russia's new frontline with the west Georgians are flooding the street night after night to protest Russian power over its politics as hopes of a European future begin to fade Protests against the Georgian government are occurring nightl ... 05/13/2024 - 3:57 pm | View Link
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests Switzerland narrowly beat pre-competition favorite Croatia — earning 591 votes compared with the runner-up's 547 — in an event that was not without controversy. Security was tight for Israel's ... 05/11/2024 - 1:06 pm | View Link
Protests and an expulsion: The controversy and chaos in Malmo at Eurovision Song Contest Consistently billed by organisers as non-political, this year's Eurovision Song Contest had become mired in controversy before the first act even took to stage. As thousands protest against Israel ... 05/11/2024 - 11:54 am | View Link
AAP’s promises on trial: Public confrontations and protests mark Punjab’s election campaign Anti-incumbency sentiments grow as AAP grapples with dissatisfaction & criticism over issues ranging from casteist remarks to farmer protests over compensation & unmet promises. 05/5/2024 - 5:28 pm | View Link
Atlanta — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought a sprawling racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and others, has won the Democratic primary in her bid for reelection.
Willis defeated progressive attorney Christian Wise Smith in the primary election and is now set to face off against Republican Courtney Kramer in the fall.
Minneapolis — A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd.
Patty Day, then employed by the Public Works Department, wants over $9 million in damages for her injuries, which included a broken tooth, a deep cut that left a scar on her hand, persistent arm and shoulder pain, and psychological issues including anxiety, depression and flashbacks.
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“Chauvin is the most infamous police officer in Minnesota (if not United States) history,” according to the complaint filed in federal court.
Mexico City — It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.
At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.
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“They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and fever,” said Dr.
Portland, Maine — An independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history plans to explore allegations that police officers arriving without orders created “chaos” during the search for the gunman.
Chairman Daniel Wathen said commissioners intend to address some of the “disturbing allegations” in a report by the Portland Police Department special reaction team.
Most people are familiar with the best things to eat for a healthy heart: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish. Some fish like salmon also have the added benefit of being full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that can help to raise good cholesterol and lower triglycerides.
Or so we thought.