Incivility in american politics

Meghan Markle 'wants to be in the White House' says expert Sign up for FREE royal alerts SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The unidentified congressman said: "This is just another attempt from the ex-royals to insert their British drama into American politics. I don’t think anyone on this side of the pond cares for Meghan Markle ’s opinion on killing babies." Speaking to the Daily Mail, he added: "However, I think her running for President would be a great episode for The Crown." Related articles Meghan and Harry warned 'the Firm wins' if new Oprah chat goes ahead Pippa and Carole Middleton snubbed after being rejected at Wimbledon This came after Meghan spoke out against the overturning of Roe … [Read more...] about We don’t care! Meghan Markle sparks US fury after ‘inserting drama’ into American politics

Putin mouthpiece Prof. Avatkov says Nato is 'all about war' Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The announcement was made on the back-end of the recent NATO summit which was held in Madrid. NATO members discussed the ongoing threat from Russia following the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, as well as making pledges to increase defence spending and prepare stronger defences across the continent, with particular focus being paid to Eastern Europe. Related articles Liz Truss finally comes out swinging over China - JONATHAN SAXTY Russia's 'bloody victory' in Ukraine war to cost Putin 'a great deal' The two US navy ships are … [Read more...] about ‘Powerful message’ as Biden sends two warships to Spain to bolster NATO defence

A baby boy fell from the seventh floor of a block of flats in Leeds (Image: GOOGLE MAPS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The incident took place shortly after 1pm on Saturday. Emergency services were called out to the Leeds tower block. An air ambulance attended the scene. The one-year-old was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead soon after. Related articles Blow for Boris as CPI data reveals UK worst off in G7 'Total mess' as BA cancels 105,000 passengers' flights West Yorkshire Police said the incident is being treated as a "sudden unexpected death". It asked for people to respect the privacy of the boy's family. In a … [Read more...] about Tragic fall as baby boy, 1, dies after plunging seven floors from block of flats

Live Updates Today is Day 26 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine rejects Russia's ultimatum in Mariupol . Russia said people could leave the besieged port city if they surrendered. About 300,000 are trapped. Strategically important Mariupol has been turned to rubble with weeks of Russian shelling, with 90 percent of buildings estimated to be damaged. Olena Zelenska , Ukraine's first lady, tells citizens in the city: "Please hold on, dear people, I beg you." In Kyiv, shelling that struck a shopping mall has reportedly left eight dead. Across Ukraine, about 10 million have fled their homes, according to the United Nations' refugee agency; about 3.4 million traveled abroad . Joe Biden will seek to rally U.S. allies in Europe this week, speaking with leaders in Germany, Britain, France, and Italy later Monday. He will travel to Belgium on Wednesday for a NATO emergency meeting about the war and then visit with Polish President Andrzej Duda in … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Chernobyl staff rotate after working 27 days

The British Embassy in Washington D.C. went viral on Twitter for trolling the United States on Independence Day. "We made a Fourth of July playlist..." the official embassy Twitter account tweeted along with a photo of a Spotify playlist featuring only the song "Baby Come Back" and a photo of Hamilton star Jonathan Groff in costume as King George III. The uncharacteristically funny post from an embassy Twitter account quickly went viral and has more than 100,000 likes on the platform at the time of writing. For anyone who needs a quick history lesson, the 13 British colonies on America's east coast won their independence from British rule during the American Revolution which was fought between 1775 and 1783. The viral joke comes amid serious political and social upheaval in the United States following the reversal of abortion rights with the repeal of Roe v. Wade , the Ulvade school shooting and a shooting during a July Fourth parade in Illinois on Monday. … [Read more...] about British Embassy trolls U.S. on July 4th: “You’ll be back”

On Wednesday, right-leaning political personality and “Intellectual Dark Web” icon Dave Rubin announced the launch of a previously teased venture whose goal is to combat the status quo of rampant Big Tech censorship, de-platforming, and de-monetization practices: Locals.com . If you’re a creator and you want to own your own community, set your own rules, post video and audio to a curated feed, chat with supporters, sell tickets to events, build your own network with other creators and much more, join us on https://t.co/WLIO0Cxwe0 The future is now. pic.twitter.com/JfSRcGbMDq — Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) December 4, 2019 With the tag line of “Own your community, Own your future,” Locals pitches itself to content creators as a one-stop “home for all your content” through which creators can “[p]ost videos, photos, podcasts, messages, and polls,” as well as “[s]ell tickets to events, and offer exclusive content to your supporters.” The site advertises that it can … [Read more...] about Dave Rubin Launches ‘Locals,’ A New Venture To Combat Big Tech Censorship | The Daily Wire

Stuff Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand "embraced" the 'Indo-Pacific' view of the world, in a foreign policy speech given to an audience in Wellington in June 2021. EXPLAINER: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been travelling around Europe this past week talking about it . The United States has signed up New Zealand to an economic strategy for it . And it’s now a common feature of political-speak across the world. But what is the “Indo-Pacific”? New Zealand, a nation understood to be in the Pacific, and the Asia-Pacific beyond that, has been late to discover this seemingly new region. Of course, the Indo-Pacific not new. This definition of the region has acquired a new meaning, however. And, given you will be hearing more about the Indo-Pacific in the future, here’s an explanation of where it’s come from, and what it is. READ MORE: PM Jacinda Ardern's message to President Joe Biden before US trip: Get on board with free trade Pawns of the … [Read more...] about Explainer: Why you keep hearing about the ‘Indo-Pacific’

Meghan Markle may be in the running for the 2024 presidential candidacy if Joe Biden doesn’t want to serve for a second term, a source has suggested. Prince Harry’s wife is an eloquent speaker and her philanthropy work has sparked rumours the Duchess of Sussex may some day run for president of the United States. A senior source told the Mail On Sunday the Democratic party is “buzzing” about Meghan’s potential political career. She also reportedly has "ambitions" in the field, the source said, as well as "potential backers" already. Meghan and Harry first dipped their toes into politics during the 2020 presidential election which saw Joe Biden beat out Donald Trump to the top spot. The Duchess urged voters to "reject hate speech", seen as a direct criticism of Trump. Her comment led to the sitting president at the time to claim he was "not a fan" of Meghan. Biden and his Vice President, Kamala Harris, the first woman ever to hold a position of such seniority within … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle ‘secretly networking’ amid rumours of plan to run for US president in 2024

Superstar Rihanna is not pleased that her music is being played at rallies for President Donald Trump. On Sunday, Rihanna said on Twitter that her tunes will no longer be played at the president’s “tragic rallies.” “It’s been said a million times, but here’s a million and one — Trump’s rallies are unlike anything else in politics,” wrote The Washington Post’s Philip Rucker on Sunday. “Currently, Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ is blaring in Chattanooga as aides toss free Trump T-shirts into the crowd, like a ball game. Everyone’s loving it.” It’s been said a million times, but here’s a million and one — Trump’s rallies are unlike anything else in politics. Currently, Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” is blaring in Chattanooga as aides toss free Trump T-shirts into the crowd, like a ball game. Everyone’s loving it. — Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) November 4, 2018 Everyone was loving it — except for Rihanna, apparently. “Not for much longer,” the singer tweeted, “me nor … [Read more...] about Rihanna Posts Scathing Tweet After Finding Out Her Music Is Being Played At Trump’s ‘Tragic Rallies’ | The Daily Wire

On Independence Day, actress Alyssa Milano joined the various figures in the media world who decided to denigrate the United States on its birthday, posting a tweet of herself smiling while wearing a blouse emblazoned with the stars and stripes of the American flag, but captioning the tweet, “Reminder: the United States was founded on the unjust treatment of Native Americans, Africans, and other people of color.” Her presentation was also adorned with the requisite sparkles. #4thofJuly #July4 pic.twitter.com/LAthcIHLGa — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 4, 2021 In July 2020, Milano tweeted her opposition to the name of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. “We must end racism in its entirety. Allowing the @NFL to continue to use the @redskins name is destructive to Native communities and cannot be tolerated any longer,” the actress-turned-activist wrote. “Change the name.” We must end racism in its entirety. Allowing the @nfl to continue to use the @redskins name … [Read more...] about Alyssa Milano Trashes America On Independence Day | The Daily Wire