Virginia requests urgent assistance from SCOTUS regarding its voting regulations

Virginia requests urgent assistance from SCOTUS regarding its voting regulations

The state of Virginia file an emergency stay application to the U.S. Supreme Court on Sunday in an 11th-hour bid to overturn a lower court ruling that halted its removal of likely noncitizens and restored about 1,600 residents to voter roles. The appeal came hours after the Fourth Circuit of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction … Read more

Outrage ensues as comedian insults Puerto Rico at Trump rally

Outrage ensues as comedian insults Puerto Rico at Trump rally

During a Trump rally, a speaker referred to Puerto Rico as ‘a floating island of garbage’ At a Donald Trump rally, a comedian called Tony Hinchcliffe made offensive remarks about Puerto Rico, leading to backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who accused him of racism. Hinchcliffe, also known as Kill Tony, delivered a series of … Read more

Starmer describes video of Labour MP punching someone as ‘shocking’ in Politics News

Starmer describes video of Labour MP punching someone as ‘shocking’ in Politics News

Sir Keir Starmer has described the video of a Labour MP punching someone as “shocking”, but has not commented on whether the MP should resign. Over the weekend, footage emerged of Mike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, punching a man who fell to the ground and was then repeatedly hit. Following the release … Read more

The significance of El Día de los Muertos altars for those who create them

The significance of El Día de los Muertos altars for those who create them

El Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is celebrated every year on November 2. The tradition that originated in Mexico invites families to welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones. According to a report from the University of the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, dating back to pre-Hispanic times, indigenous cultures … Read more

North Korean soldiers reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, says NATO

North Korean soldiers reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, says NATO

North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are operating in the Kursk border region where Ukrainian troops have a foothold, Nato has said for the first time. The alliance’s Secretary General Mark Rutte said he could confirm the deployment after weeks of speculation, following a meeting with South Korean intelligence and defense officials … Read more

Reviewing CDs: John Mayall, Cut Me Deep, Jimmy Cliff

Reviewing CDs: John Mayall, Cut Me Deep, Jimmy Cliff

Jon Mayall and the Bluesbreakers “Up Close and Personal-Live in Texas” (Wienerworld)-Legendary band leader John Mayall may never have been a particularly impressive performer in his own right, but the Cheshire born musician is rightly referred to as “the godfather of the British blues” after nurturing the talents of so many outstanding young players during … Read more

Japanese Prime Minister pledges to persist in governing despite significant defeat

Japanese Prime Minister pledges to persist in governing despite significant defeat

Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to continue ruling the country despite a bruising loss suffered by his party at the general election. The country now faces an uncertain political future as the coalition led by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, its worst result in over a … Read more

Japan’s Prime Minister pledges to persist in governing despite a painful defeat

Japan’s Prime Minister pledges to persist in governing despite a painful defeat

Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to continue ruling the country despite a bruising loss suffered by his party at the general election. The country now faces an uncertain political future as the coalition led by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, its worst result in over a … Read more