Month: July 2022
Nichelle Nichols, of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 89
Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to
Read MoreMajor legal fights loom over abortion pills, travel out of state – The Washington Post
Major legal fights loom over abortion pills, travel out of state The Washington Post Three ‘trigger ban’ states move closer to restricting abortion The Hill Ancient antiabortion laws could come back in Ariz, Wis., W. Va., Mich. The Washington Post Opinion: Healing after
Read MoreTrump once tried to build a family mausoleum officials called ‘garish’ – Business Insider
Trump once tried to build a family mausoleum officials called ‘garish’ Business Insider Will Ivana help Donald Trump with tax breaks from beyond the grave? The Guardian US Ivana Trump was buried near the first hole of Trump National Golf Club. Her
Read MoreZelensky’s wife to Israeli TV: ‘Your resilience serves as an example for us’
Ukrainian first lady hails cooperation between her country and Israel on mental health issues, as Ukrainian psychologists and therapists visit Israel to learn trauma treatment
Read MoreHundreds of followers of Shiite cleric camp out in Iraqi parliament
The protesters — followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr — pledged to hold an open-ended sit-in to derail efforts by their rivals from Iran-backed political groups to form the country’s next government. Their demands are lofty: early elections, constitutional amendments and
Read MoreHundreds of followers of Shiite cleric camp out in Iraqi parliament
The protesters — followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr — pledged to hold an open-ended sit-in to derail efforts by their rivals from Iran-backed political groups to form the country’s next government. Their demands are lofty: early elections, constitutional amendments and
Read MoreThe attack on a prison holding Ukraine POWs, explained
Protesters hold signs protesting the bombing of a prison in Olenivka in the Donetsk that held Ukrainian POWs during an antiwar protest in Cologne, Germany | Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images Treatment of prisoners and POWs are a growing concern
Read MoreOleksiy Vadaturskyi, one of Ukraine’s richest businessmen, is killed in Mykolaiv.
Oleksiy Vadaturskyi, whose company built storage facilities and infrastructure necessary for exporting grain, was killed with his wife in a missile strike.
Read MoreCalifornia battles worst wildfire this year as flames scorch more than 51,000 acres – Fox News
California battles worst wildfire this year as flames scorch more than 51,000 acres Fox News News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations PBS NewsHour Interstate 5 remains open as McKinney Fire near Yreka grows Record Searchlight McKinney fire in Northern California explodes to
Read MorePelosi confirms trip to Asia but doesn’t mention Taiwan – POLITICO
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia but doesn’t mention Taiwan POLITICO Nancy Pelosi’s Asia visit itinerary leaves out mention of possible stop in Taiwan Fox News Pelosi Travels With Delegation to Asia Amid Chinese Warnings Not to Visit Taiwan The Wall Street Journal US
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