Day: August 21, 2023

This prosecutor targeting Christians, putting Bible on trial, again

2:00 pm August 21, 2023

Last March, people of faith around the world breathed a collective sigh of relief when Päivi Räsänen, a well-respected member of Finland’s Parliament, was found “not guilty” by a Helsinki court in a case of legal persecution of her and Bishop Juhana Pohjola for their Christian beliefs about marriage. It seemed, then, that the nightmare was […]

Queen classic ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ dropped from band’s greatest hits collection for younger audiences

1:57 pm August 21, 2023

Legendary rock band Queen’s 1978 classic “Fat Bottomed Girls” has become cancel culture’s latest victim after the song was dropped from the band’s new greatest hits collection for younger listeners that debuted on the audio platform Yoto. Though moving songs to the platform aims to introduce Queen to kids, some are critical of the decision […]

Guatemalan presidential candidate wins in landslide but political elite could prevent him from taking office

1:57 pm August 21, 2023

Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was resoundingly elected to be the country’s next president Sunday, but a legal case could prevent him from assuming power in the corruption-plagued Central American country. With 100% of votes counted, preliminary results gave Arévalo 58% of the vote — over former first lady Sandra Torres’s 37% — but questions remain as […]

1 killed, 13 injured in 3 separate Milwaukee shootings over the weekend

12:59 pm August 21, 2023

Thirteen people were injured and one was killed in three separate shootings, just blocks from each other, over the weekend, Milwaukee police said. Four people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a shooting Sunday near 13th and Mitchell streets around 8:30 p.m., WISN-TV Milwaukee reported. Police said the victims included a 29-year-old […]

Wisconsin’s role as swing state expected to be highlighted in upcoming GOP debate in Milwaukee

12:57 pm August 21, 2023

When Republican candidates for president gather for their first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee, the spotlight will not only be on them but also on Wisconsin’s role as one of a shrinking handful of genuine battleground states. Republicans chose Milwaukee for the first debate and for the national convention in just 11 months largely because of […]