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On February 15, during the 38th summit of the African Union (AU) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders elected Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the foreign minister of Djibouti, as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), the executive branch of the continental body. He prevailed over Raila Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya, and Richard Randriamandrato, Madagascar’s former minister of foreign affairs. Youssouf has been Djibouti’s foreign minister since 2005 and takes…
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A Florida woman is facing charges after an altercation with customers at the fast-food restaurant she managed turned physical.Carnael Irene, 19, is charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated battery after she allegedly admitted to throwing hot grease and ranch on customers during an argument at the Wingstop in Port…
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Senate Republicans scored a win over their House counterparts in the early morning hours of Friday, officially passing their preferred budget resolution to tackle some of President Trump’s priorities, such as securing the southern border. After hours of back-to-back voting on Democratic amendments, the bill to fund border security, energy and…
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President Maduro said the handover was a ‘direct request’ from his government to the US and added that his countrymen were ‘rescued’.The United States has sent 177 deported Venezuelan migrants from the Washington-controlled military base in Guantanamo to Venezuela. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed it transported the Venezuelans…
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Dunkin’ will no longer be charging coffee-drinking customers extra for requesting a non-dairy milk alternative in their cup of joe. Beginning March 5, customers won’t have to pay $0.50 or more to add soy, oat, almond or coconut milk to their coffees, a Dunkin’ spokesperson confirmed to Fox Business on Thursday.”Dairy alternatives will be standard options for Dunkin’ beverages at no additional cost to guests,” Dunkin’ said. STARBUCKS TO SCRAP EXTRA CHARGES FOR THIS…
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The same group of Chileans that burglarized the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow also reportedly committed the crimes at Ja Morant’s house.The Memphis Grizzlies have not commented on the ordeal, but the Daily Memphian and ESPN reported that Morant was “Professional Athlete 6” in the complaint.The homes of Bobby Portis and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player were targets in the alleged ring. According to the complaint, the Grizzlies player’s home…
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Video: Commercial airlines warned of possible hazard in airspace around Chinese warshipsCommercial airlines warned of possible hazard in airspace around Chinese warshipsWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerCommercial airline pilots have been warned of a possible hazard in the airspace surrounding Chinese warships between Australia and New Zealand. February 21, 2025 — 4.25pm Read the full article here
Kim Kardashian’s attorney has addressed the reality star being named in a new libel and slander lawsuit. “It was a simple mistake of using the public photo of another man with the same name to promote Kim’s longstanding commitment to the cause of criminal justice reform,” Kardashian’s lawyer Michael Rhodes told Us Weekly in a statement on Thursday, February 20. “The image was taken down almost immediately once the error was discovered. We’d prefer to solve this without litigation, but of course will defend Kim as needed.” News broke earlier on Thursday that Ivan A. Cantu filed a lawsuit against…
Donning his “Dark Gothic MAGA” hat, a black coat and sunglasses, and wielding a chainsaw, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Thursday evening.Musk spoke on a wide range of topics, including the latest DOGE updates, the Democratic and media hatred towards him and the importance of reducing waste and abuse in the federal government.He also mentioned that he is in talks with President Donald Trump about issuing tax refunds to U.S. citizens from the money saved by DOGE.’WASTEFUL AND DANGEROUS’: DOGE’S TOP FIVE MOST SHOCKING REVELATIONS At…
Hockey fans wanted this inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off final to be epic, and that’s exactly what they got as Team Canada defeated Team USA in overtime, 3-2. Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal to give his country the ultimate bragging rights. Everyone wondered what would happen at the opening puck drop following the three fights in nine seconds that occurred this past Saturday in Montreal between these two countries. But it was a normal start to a hockey game, as gloves stayed on sticks and both teams got down to business. However, there was something similar to the last game, as it was…
Ten New York prison guards have been indicted in connection to the killing of inmate Robert Brooks — whose brutal, and fatal beating was caught on a stomach-churning body-worn camera video. Six correction officers have been charged with second-degree murder and three others face manslaughter charges for the Dec. 9 homicide of Brooks, a prisoner at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, an indictment unsealed Thursday revealed. A tenth officer is being charged with tampering with evidence. All the officers entered not-guilty pleas at a court hearing in Utica. At least six of the officers made bond — which was…
Top German politicians and chancellor candidates faced off one last time in a debate on local broadcaster ZDF ahead of Sunday’s federal elections. The war in Ukraine dominated an agenda packed with contentious topics which included immigration and the economy. The debate got off to a quick start with moderators centring the conversation on the threat of war and continental security.A recent survey revealed that 45% of Germans considered peace and security to be the most important issue for them and how they vote.German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock – who’s the co-chair of the Greens party – says the threat…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2025 5:48 pm Updated February 20, 2025 5:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The country’s largest private sector union says it’s gravely concerned by Stellantis’ unexpected announcement that it’s halting work at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario. The company has been retooling the plant for both electric and gas Jeep Compass vehicles and was set for production to start later this year.Stellantis said Thursday it is “temporarily pausing work” on both the Jeep model and the plant as it reassess its product strategy in a…
Video: Cummins holds out hope for young batterCummins holds out hope for young batterWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerPat Cummins says there is plenty of time for Sam Konstas to earn back his spot in the Test side.February 21, 2025 — 3.06pm Read the full article here
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Kate Middleton has access to every single designer bag in the world, but opts for this classic Chanel style . . . and we found it on Amazon for just $24! The Princess of Wales was spotted earlier this year carrying the iconic designer bag while attending the Holocaust Memorial Service in London, England. She kept it sleek and simple for the occasion, wearing some wide leg pants, a black sweater, a trench coat and some leather pumps. Keeping in…
A manhunt is underway as authorities are urgently searching for the wife of a Southern California fire captain who was found stabbed to death inside her home.On Thursday, the San Diego Sheriff’s Office announced that 53-year-old Yolanda Marodi was wanted in connection to the brutal murder of her wife, Cal Fire captain Rebecca “Beck” Marodi.’In a significant development, Sheriff’s Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in this case. The suspect is Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olenjniczak,” the sheriff’s office said.The gruesome discovery happened in the evening hours of Feb. 17 when deputies were called to the Marodis’ home…
President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Alice Marie Johnson, a woman he pardoned during his first term, as “pardon czar.”The announcement came during a Black History Month event at the White House.The “pardon czar” will be responsible for making recommendations about who should be granted clemency. TRUMP SAYS CRIMINAL TRIAL IS HAVING A ‘REVERSE EFFECT,’ AS HE CAMPAIGNS AT NEW YORK BODEGA, VOWS TO SAVE CITYThe New York Times first reported Trump was thinking about naming Johnson “pardon czar.”Johnson was convicted of nonviolent drug trafficking in Memphis, Tennessee, and after serving 21 years, her life sentence was commuted by Trump.Reality…
President Donald Trump revealed his phone call with the U.S. Hockey Team ahead of its high-stakes 4 Nations Face-Off Final vs. Canada on Thursday.Trump posted footage of the phone call to a video on X, revealing a motivational message delivered the way only Trump can. “You guys are really talented. I have great respect for hockey players. I’m a hockey fan. I love hockey,” Trump began. Coaches and players were seen smiling, but kept stoic expressions, as the president spoke. “The talent, the skill that you have is crazy. And just go out and have a good time tonight and I just…
President Trump on Thursday said he expects Republicans will do “fantastically” in the 2026 midterm elections. “You know, in presidential races, they say when you win the presidency, usually the midterms don’t go well,” Trump said at an event with GOP governors in Washington. “I think we’re going to do great.” “I think we’re going to really increase our margins by a lot,” the president predicted. Trump, 78, revealed that he ordered his staff to hit the phones the morning after his victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris and start fundraising for 2026. “We raised $608 million in three…
A Shuswap family has received a gift that will make life easier after a very tough year. “It is life-changing for our family,” said Connie Phillips.On Thursday, Phillips was handed the keys to a 2002 wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Town and Country van, which will help transport her daughter, Helena.In the fall of 2023, the then-17-year-old girl fell very ill.Her condition worsened over the course of several months and the teenager lost her mobility.She was diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder.“It’s a condition that can best be described like MS,” Phillips told Global News. “Her brain is not sending the signals to…
A teal independent running for the state seat of Fremantle has taken a potshot at Seven West Media’s shareholder links to the gas industry on the second page of the business’ own daily newspaper, The West Australian.In an advert, Kate Hulett announced a plan to introduce legislation to prevent the gas industry from owning and controlling media outlets in Western Australia.Teal independent candidate for the WA seat of Fremantle, Kate Hulett.“We need to restore integrity and transparency to government dealings with the gas industry. Big gas companies owning media outlets – and vice versa – is bad for our state,”…
