BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
Read full article: BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell BrandThe BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriately.
Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
Read full article: Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulationPresident Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election.
A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to police
Read full article: A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to policeBritish lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to an unknown individual who held “compromising” material on him.
The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Read full article: The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracyBritain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.
Iowa poll: Tough border measures, fighting a ‘woke’ agenda are the most popular GOP issues ahead of debate
Read full article: Iowa poll: Tough border measures, fighting a ‘woke’ agenda are the most popular GOP issues ahead of debateA whopping 77% of likely Republican Iowa caucusgoers say they’re more likely to vote for a candidate who supports using the U.S. military to secure the southern border, while an additional 65% say are more likely to back a candidate who fights the “left’s woke agenda.”
Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker
Read full article: Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmakerCanada’s foreign minister says the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker.
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Authorities call fatal stabbing of UK lawmaker terrorist act
Read full article: Authorities call fatal stabbing of UK lawmaker terrorist actPolice say the stabbing of a long-serving member of Parliament during a meeting with constituents was a terrorist incident, and that they believe the attacker acted alone.
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UK extends emergency coronavirus powers by 6 months
Read full article: UK extends emergency coronavirus powers by 6 monthsA runner crosses the Millennium Bridge as the coronavirus lockdown continues in London, Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)LONDON – British lawmakers agreed Thursday to prolong coronavirus emergency measures for six months, allowing the Conservative government to keep its unprecedented powers to restrict U.K. citizens’ everyday lives. The House of Commons voted to extend the powers until September, and approved the government's road map for gradually easing Britain's strict coronavirus lockdown over the next three months. Simon Stevens, chief executive of the National Health Service in England, said Thursday that English hospitals were treating about 4,000 coronavirus patients, down from 34,000 in mid-January. Ad“We must restore the freedoms that we all cherish, but in a way that doesn’t put the (National Health Service) at risk,” he said.
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Dan Bongino tapped for national afternoon radio slot in May
Read full article: Dan Bongino tapped for national afternoon radio slot in MayFILE - Conservative commentator Dan Bongino speaks at the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md., on March 6, 2014. Bongino has been tapped to host a radio show in the same afternoon time slot as the late Rush Limbaughs radio show, Cumulus Medias Westwood One announced on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)NEW YORK – Conservative commentator Dan Bongino has joined a scramble to inherit the radio talk show mantle left behind by the death of Rush Limbaugh. Cumulus Media’s Westwood One said Bongino will begin a new three-hour radio program from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern, the same time slot Limbaugh occupied before his death due to lung cancer in February. “I’m excited to embrace the immense power of radio to connect with my listeners live for three hours every day,” said Bongino.
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‘We overcame:’ Sheriff Troy Nehls declares victory over Kathaleen Wall in race for GOP ticket for District 22
Read full article: ‘We overcame:’ Sheriff Troy Nehls declares victory over Kathaleen Wall in race for GOP ticket for District 22HOUSTON – Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls took an early lead Tuesday in the primary runoff election against challenger and Conservative activist Kathaleen Wall. The two were battling it out for the GOP ticket for Congressional District 22 and Nehls face off against Democrat Sri Preston Kulkarni in November. The race has been contentious with Wall’s campaign releasing several negative TV ads slamming Nehls over the last month. The unofficial tally shows Nehls won by a landslide with 70% of the vote. Donald Trump has his election to handle and we have ours in CD-22.”See the final, unofficial tally below:
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