#Pope Francis draws fire after praising Russian empire

#Pope Francis draws fire after praising Russian empire

Pope Francis is under fire for recent comments where he appeared to praise the Russian empire in an address to Russian Catholic youths, sparking criticism from both state and religious leaders in Ukraine.  In a video of the end of the pope’s speech posted to a religious website in Moscow, Francis said, suddenly switching from his prepared…

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#Airline launches ‘only adult’ section for international flight

#Airline launches ‘only adult’ section for international flight

A Turkish-Dutch airline is looking to remove the disruption of children’s noises by offering an “only adult zone” for flights and people traveling without kids between Amsterdam and Curaçao.   Turkish-Dutch Corendon Airlines said it is introducing “only adult zones” for flights between Amsterdam and Curaçao starting Nov. 3.  “This zone on the plane is intended…

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#Trump federal Jan. 6 case set for trial in March 2024

#Trump federal Jan. 6 case set for trial in March 2024

Former President Trump is set to face trial in March of 2024 in the Justice Department’s case targeting his efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election. The decision from federal district court Judge Tanya Chutkan to begin jury selection on March 4, 2024, comes after special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked for a Jan….

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#Pressley fires back on Ramaswamy’s comments: ‘It is deeply offensive’ 

#Pressley fires back on Ramaswamy’s comments: ‘It is deeply offensive’ 

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) hit back at GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s remarks toward her last week, when he compared the congresswoman to “grand wizards in the KKK.” Pressley responded to Ramaswamy’s comments about her and progressive author Ibram X. Kendi on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” with host Rev. Al Sharpton on Sunday. “Reverend Al, the verbal assault…

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#France to ban Islamic dress in schools 

#France to ban Islamic dress in schools 

France is slated to ban an Islamic garment traditionally worn by some Muslin women from its state-run schools, according to the French education minister. Education Minister Gabriel Attal said during an interview with French TV channel TF1 that the abaya — the full-length robes worn by some Muslim women — will be banned from schools, Reuters reported….

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#Pelosi discusses Grateful Dead, Dylan and more 

#Pelosi discusses Grateful Dead, Dylan and more 

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recounted her top concert experiences in a new interview with The Los Angeles Times. In a new column with The Los Angeles Times, Pelosi discussed the transition from being Speaker and the minority leader in the House to now just serving as a member of Congress. “You have to…

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#Tropical Storm Idalia threatens Florida, may strengthen 

#Tropical Storm Idalia threatens Florida, may strengthen 

Tropical Storm Idalia formed Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a threat to Florida as forecasters predict it could strengthen into a hurricane this week, the National Hurricane Center said.  Idalia is expected to become a hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and then turn northeast toward the west coast of Florida, the National…

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