Joe Biden embraces his son Hunter in Wilmington, Del., shortly after the 2020 election. (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press) It came as a surprise that President Biden unconditionally pardoned his son Hunter, a convicted felon, after repeatedly vowing that he would not. For the past few months, each time Biden or his press secretary was … Read more
Namibia’s vice president, and now president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, greets observers after casting her vote last month. (Esther Mbathera / Associated Press) Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the long-ruling party remained in power. The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won with 57% … Read more
These moments were lost in Yonkers. Officials in the sprawling suburban city on Tuesday revealed newly discovered and rare film reels that capture life in the bustling City of Hills a century ago when trolleys still clanged through downtown. “Our city is full of amazing, rich history and we now are fortunate to get a … Read more
Calin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate for president who came in first after the first round of Romania’s presidential election, prepares to vote Sunday in the country’s parliamentary election. (Vadim Ghirda / Associated Press) TikTok took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election … Read more
Commit a crime, get deported before doing the time. Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he’s open to deporting migrants from New York City who have been charged with crimes — a shift from his past stance of waiting for convictions before shipping off immigrant criminals. Adams said he soon plans to meet with President-elect … Read more
The Long Island family of slain Israeli-US soldier Omer Neutra delivered heartbreaking eulogies at his packed memorial Tuesday — with his parents describing their hope when they thought he was still alive. “For over a year now, we’ve been breathing life into your being, my beautiful boy, with no physical sign back from you,” said … Read more
New Yorkers opposing congestion pricing have begged a federal judge to block the $9 toll, arguing it would cause “irreparable harm” — and claiming Gov. Kathy Hochul shoved the “unevaluated” scheme through before President Biden leaves office. The group New Yorkers Against Congestion Pricing Tax — one of several engaged in litigation to fight the … Read more
The latest report from the provincial auditor suggests SaskPower may need to adjust its approach to meet federal Clean Electricity Regulations by 2035. The facade of the SaskPower Building in downtown Regina on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Regina.Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post In her latest report, Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor has issued two recommendations … Read more
The violent Tren de Aragua gangbanger who brutally murdered Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has asked a judge for a new trial after he was sentenced to life in prison last month for the crime which shocked the nation. Lawyers for Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, submitted a two-page court filing Tuesday asking … Read more
“Having foreign entities buying Saskatchewan farmland does increase the risk that we don’t have Saskatchewan and Canadian residents that own that farmland…” A hay bale sits on a piece of land after harvest south of Saskatoon. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Thursday, August 12, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saskatchewan’s auditor says the … Read more
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