Day: July 4, 2023

Failure to prevent Quran-burning protests raises concerns over Sweden’s NATO membership eligibility

3:33 pm July 4, 2023

Turkey’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in the country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership. But Hakan Fidan said Turkey would still approve Sweden’s membership in the military alliance if Stockholm “completes its homework” and presses ahead with efforts to address […]

Delphi murders: How 2 podcast hosts unsealed trove of hidden documents in suspect’s case

3:30 pm July 4, 2023

A trove of approximately 100 documents in the Delphi murders case were unsealed for the first time last week thanks to two Indiana-based podcasters covering the story. Journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee, who co-host “The Murder Sheet” podcast, have been closely covering the case of Richard Allen, who is accused of killing Liberty […]

Hong Kong declares pursuit of overseas activists for life, igniting international backlash

3:28 pm July 4, 2023

Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses, dismissing criticism that the move to have them arrested was a dangerous precedent. Chief Executive John Lee expressed his support for the police efforts to […]

Kyle Richards admits to ‘rough year’ with husband Mauricio Umansky amid split claims

3:11 pm July 4, 2023

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky issued joint statements on social media Monday night, saying reports “regarding us divorcing are untrue.” “In regards to the news that came out about us today… Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year,” they wrote […]

Young people skip ‘controversial’ 4th of July after George Floyd, Roe v. Wade: America ‘isn’t for everyone’

3:08 pm July 4, 2023

Some young people are ditching 4th of July celebrations this year, admitting they’re disenchanted by the patriotic holiday. Gen Z and Millennials told The New York Times that after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the country they no longer view America in a positive light. Malaya […]