Shania Twain calls for equal play and more diversity in country music
CNN — Shania Twain is standing up for others in country music. The legendary star in the genre used her acceptance speech for the Equal Play Award at Sunday’s CMT…
Drivers’ union hopeful of deal
The train drivers’ union and the government are hopeful a deal can be struck to bring an end the long-running strike action, the BBC understands, as talks over pay take…
Japan’s Kishida to step aside as leader of the key U.S. ally as scandals take their toll
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that he would step aside next month, meaning the key U.S. ally will have a new leader as it confronts China…
Wyoming reporter caught using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes and stories
HELENA, Mont. — A quote from Wyoming’s governor and a local prosecutor were the first things that seemed slightly off to Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker. Then, it was some…
Israel critic, ‘Squad’ member Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Democratic primary | US Election 2024 News
Omar defeated former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in primary for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district. Democratic United States Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as…
‘Republicans for Harris’ hold virtual rally for Democratic ticket : NPR
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speak at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Aug. 6. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle…
New Zealand charity unknowingly gives out sweets with lethal levels of meth | New Zealand
A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed sweets filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels, after the items were donated…
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, Will Step Down in September
News outlets said the prime minister would step aside next month, bowing to pressure within his party, which wants to move on from his unpopular leadership. Source link
Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating
Tel Aviv CNN — In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different. Among the hundreds of thousands of protesters who took to the…
‘Retaliation is our right’ and Starbucks’ new boss
Several of Wednesday’s newspapers lead with tensions in the Middle East, after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged Iran to “refrain” from attacking Israel. During a phone call with…