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Russian state TV hosts on Wednesday mocked countries that have reported cases of the monkeypox virus as the outbreak continues to advance across Europe and North America rapidly. Outbreaks of the viral disease have been reported in nearly 20 countries where the virus is not endemic. The infectious disease, which was first discovered in monkeys, is spread by close contact and is usually mild. In recent weeks, more than 100 confirmed infections have been reported mainly in Europe, with additional suspected cases. In a video clip shared by Daily Beast columnist Julia Davis on Twitter , Russian state television hosts Evgeny Popov and Olga Skabeeva, and Russian politician and member of the State Duma Alexei Zhuravlyov derided the nations which have reported monkeypox outbreaks. Skabeeva claimed that the affected countries are sending weapons to Ukraine. The clip has so far amassed more than 30,000 views. "Monkeypox. Almost all who got sick with it are men of non-traditional … [Read more...] about Russian state TV mocks other countries suffering monkeypox outbreak

Manchester United goalkeeper Fran Bentley is poised to sign for Women's Championship outfit Bristol City on a two-year contract, Telegraph Sport can reveal. The 20-year-old England Under-23 international shot-stopper spent last season on loan with Bristol City and has chosen to return on a permanent transfer to continue playing first-team football, after also attracting interest from Women's Super League sides Brighton and West Ham. An agreement is said to be very close, and Manchester United are understood to be negotiating a significant sell-on fee as part of the transfer once the move is finalised. Bentley proved a popular loan acquisition at Bristol City last season and received the club's Young Player of the Season award at the end of the campaign, having kept 10 clean sheets across the season. Arsenal's Patten keen on another year at Villa Aston Villa are close to finalising a deal to re-sign Arsenal defender Anna Patten on a season-long loan, Telegraph Sport … [Read more...] about WSL transfer notebook: Manchester United’s Fran Bentley poised to sign for Bristol City

US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, discussed the pressure from migration at the countries' border during an hourlong phone call on Friday, vowing to promote "just, humane and effective efforts to reduce" irregularity. "In view of the unprecedented flows of migrants from throughout the hemisphere to our two countries, the presidents reiterated the need to build stronger tools for managing regional migration surges," the White House said in a statement after the call. Describing the conversation as "cordial", Lopez Obrador tweeted that they "spoke of issues of interest to the bilateral relationship." The two presidents also talked about the upcoming Summit of the Americas in June in Los Angeles, with Lopez Obrador calling on the United States to invite all nations of the Americas to the summit "without excluding anyone." The remarks were a reference to the Biden administration's suggestion that Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua were … [Read more...] about US and Mexico presidents discuss ‘unprecedented’ migration surge

The gunmen who killed 19 children and two teachers at a school in Texas, US has been branded the "devil" after his rampage. As America comes to terms with yet another mass shooting – the 213th this year and the 27th in a school, according to Education Week in the US.– the people of Uvalde, Texas , are preparing to bury children and teachers. One local, speaking on Uvalde’s radio station, said: “The Devil came into school yesterday and committed this atrocity. “Summer was almost here but the Devil looked these kids in the eye and said, ‘You’re gonna die’.” Investigators have been working through the night to positively identify the bodies of the children killed by teenage gunman. Salvador Ramos . With young bodies torn apart by the 45-round-per-minute AR-15 assault rifle, it’s no easy task. The AR-15 has a high muzzle velocity, which, combined with its small .223 round, will result in a massively destructive ricochet through a body if it strikes bone. Families were … [Read more...] about ‘Devil’ walked into Texas school with a gun and told kids ‘you’re going to die’

The former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, who oversaw disgraced Olympic gymnastics coach Larry Nassar, was arrested Monday and will face charges of “inappropriately touching a student and storing nude photos of female students on his work computer,” CBS News reports . William Strampel is perhaps best known as Nassar’s boss, and the man charged with overseeing Nassar’s work in the school’s sports medicine clinic while Nassar molested dozens of female gymnasts. Strampel was already under scrutiny for allegedly never following up on complaints about Nassar’s behavior; he began a leave of absence from his position in December, as the school launched an internal investigation. Now Strampel is facing charges, though Ingham County Prosecutors declined to give further details on Strampel’s alleged crimes other than to say they are sexual in nature and involve female students. Strampel is the first person, aside from Nassar, to face charges in what … [Read more...] about Michigan State Scandal Expands As Disgraced Gymnastics Coach Larry Nassar’s Boss Now Faces Charges | The Daily Wire

Ten women will be honored for making a difference in their communities as part of the United Way of Acadiana’s Women Who Mean Business Awards presented by Home Bank. This year’s honorees will be recognized during a virtual ceremony on the United Way of Acadiana’s Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Tina Begnaud with the City of Breaux Bridge Tourism Kalli Christ, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana Dr. Melanie Fowler, orthodontist Holly Howat, director of Beacon Community Connections Anita Levy, The Levy Cancer Foundation Amanda Case Logue, chief medical officer with Oschner Lafayette General Health Linda Peters, LA Cardiovascular and Limb Salvage Center Leigh Rachal, Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness and Housing executive director Irma Trosclair, Lafayette Parish superintendent of schools Also, Phyllis Coleman Mouton will be honored as 2020 Trailblazer. “Each of these women has made an incredible impact in their own … [Read more...] about 10 women to be honored for United Way of Acadiana’s Women Who Mean Business awards

THE US embassy in Kiev is ready to evacuate over fears Russia may invade Ukraine by Wednesday as tensions reach boiling point, reports say. American diplomats will reportedly be urged to leave Kiev as soon as possible due to the looming threat, while Joe Biden prepares for a crisis call with Vladimir Putin at 11am on Saturday. The US State Department is expected to announce on Saturday that American staff at the Kiev embassy will be required to leave the country. Emergency diplomatic efforts are underway with Biden expected to discuss the crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Saturday. The US previously told families of embassy workers to leave amid the feared Russian invasion and German newspaper Der Spiegel has reported that the invasion may happen as soon as Wednesday. Some US diplomats may be relocated to the far west of Ukraine, near the border of NATO ally Poland, so that the US can keep a diplomatic presence in the country, the Associated … [Read more...] about Russia ‘set to invade Ukraine in days with US Embassy ready to evacuate’ as Biden holds crisis talks with Putin TODAY

As the deadliest European war in decades enters its third month, Newsweek spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch about the deeper implications of the conflict — for Ukraine itself, but also for the wider world. Yovanovitch, whose recently released memoir, Lessons From the Edge, details both her 33-year diplomatic career and her firing by former President Donald Trump in 2019 following an extensive smear campaign against her, sees Ukraine as a key battleground in the global contest between democracy and autocracy. In her interview, Yovanovitch stressed the importance of understanding the effect that regime type has on a given country's policies, both foreign and domestic. From her perspective, the current hot war in Ukraine is not a battle over materialistic geopolitical interests or expanding alliance structures, but an attempt by an authoritarian Russian leadership to remake the world in its own image. It is a fight that, if Russia is permitted to win, … [Read more...] about Former U.S. Ambassador: ‘Ukrainians are fighting for our freedom as well’

Live Updates As Russia's invasion continues for a 57th day, President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine and established a new program to streamline Ukrainians seeking to enter the U.S. Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his "grand ambitions" as Ukraine continues to fight. Putin reportedly canceled an assault on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, where hundreds of civilians were sheltering, over concerns of Russian casualties. Ukraine is calling for "urgent" humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians who remain in the besieged Mariupol, describing the situation as "desperate." While 79 people were able to evacuate Mariupol to Zaporizhia Thursday, Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister said "everything is going very slowly." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked foreign allies for more weapons as Ukrainian forces continue to defend their cities against Russian bombardment. … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Pentagon details Phoenix Ghost drones sent to Ukraine

May 26, 2022 - 02:37 BST Kelly Ripa urged fans to call lawmakers in a heartbreaking conversation about the horrific Texas school elementary shooting As thousands across the nation reel from the horrifying school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Kelly Ripa is opening up about the grim reality of being a parent in a country with such little gun control. ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in style The star, joined by Ryan Seacrest on Live! With Kelly and Ryan , gave an impassioned statement on the morning show following the news that 19 children and two adults had been killed by an 18-year-old gunman. Kelly put it plain and simple, saying: "I have not slept yet, because I am enraged, again, and again, and again." Loading the player... WATCH: CBS' Tony Dokoupil reports from Robb Elementary School MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin twins with dad Mark Consuelos during … [Read more...] about Kelly Ripa makes heartbreaking statement live on-air: ‘I am enraged’