Why Kamala Harris’ use of Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song is so fitting

In the voice-over for Vice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign ad as a 2024 presidential candidate, we heard her lay out her objectives for America — ­ranging from reducing gun violence, poverty and health care costs to codifying reproductive rights — and we see a racially diverse mix of enthusiastic voters, multigenerational families, union workers, Continue reading

Indian doctors demand tougher laws after a colleague was raped and killed at a hospital

NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of doctors protested near India’s Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect health care workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was raped and killed at a state-run hospital. The protesting doctors, holding up placards like “Justice delayed is justice denied,” were stopped Continue reading

Perdue Farms recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination

Perdue Farms recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of some chicken products. The poultry company voluntarily recalled 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken “after a foreign material was identified in a limited number of consumer packages,” the company said in a release Continue reading

Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent

A Texas civil jury says the parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 Santa Fe high school shooting can’t be held responsible for what happened The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people at a high school near Houston in 2018 do not bear financial responsibility Continue reading

In Ukraine-controlled Sudzha, stranded Russian civilians question what’s next

Post reporters traveled to Sudzha, Russia, where Ukrainian soldiers now hold territory and Russian civilians are braving the war. For Ukrainian forces on the ground, the offensive is seen less as a conquest for long-term annexation and more as a negotiating tactic. SUDZHA, Russia — The blue and yellow lines painted on two signposts at Continue reading

Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king’s signature on Yemen war decree

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A former Saudi official on Monday alleged that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his father’s signature on the royal decree that launched the kingdom’s yearslong, stalemated war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The kingdom has described al-Jabri as “a discredited former government official.” Al-Jabri, a former major Continue reading

Covid 19 India: Even record death toll may hide extent of India’s Covid crisis

Data vs cremations Counting struggles Bodies piling up at crematoriums and burial grounds across India are sparking concerns that the death toll from a ferocious new Covid-19 wave may be much higher than official records, underplaying the scale of a resurgence that is overwhelming the country’s medical system.Several cities across the South Asian nation have Continue reading

Driver allegedly kills bystander while trying to mow down domestic partner: Police

Driver allegedly kills innocent bystander while trying to mow down domestic partner: Police A driver could face a possible murder charge after he allegedly struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston early Sunday while attempting to mow down his domestic partner, according to police. The incident unfolded around 3 a.m. after Continue reading

Remand prisoner Simeon Burke could be released with ‘one flick of a pen’, judge says

Simeon Burke was supported in court by his parents, Martina and Sean, and siblings, Ammi and Isaac, pictured at an earlier hearing at Cloverhill Court. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin A judge has told remand prisoner Simeon Burke that he is in custody voluntarily but could be released with “one flick of a pen” and Continue reading

Driver allegedly kills bystander while trying to mow down domestic partner: Police

Driver allegedly kills innocent bystander while trying to mow down domestic partner: Police A driver could face a possible murder charge after he allegedly struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston early Sunday while attempting to mow down his domestic partner, according to police. The incident unfolded around 3 a.m. after Continue reading