Day: October 3, 2023

England takes drastic action on student cellphones amid slew of concerns: ‘Positive and progressive step’

5:07 pm October 3, 2023

The British government plans to publish new guidelines that advise schools to ban the use of cellphones during school hours, the minister for education announced Tuesday. “This is a fantastic move forward for ensuring that students are able to work, learn and grow in a place free from the distracting influence of mobile phones,” Tom […]

Helen Mirren criticizes cancel culture in the arts after ‘Golda’ backlash: ‘Alarming and ridiculous’

5:00 pm October 3, 2023

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren responded to backlash over her casting as former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the biopic “Golda” as critics call out the decision to allow a non-Jewish actor portray a Jewish figure. “I think, in a way, that it’s more frightening for a writer to be told they are not allowed […]

McCarthy ally calls Gaetz an ‘a–hole’ as tensions between Republicans flare over motion to vacate speaker

4:46 pm October 3, 2023

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., an ally to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, did not mince words when it comes to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., ahead of a vote over whether to vacate the speakership. “I prefer, you know, common sense over chaos. I think that we should be focused on governance rather than grandstanding, and the […]

The child care cliff, Tony Blinken gives us the blues, and more from Fox News Opinion

4:34 pm October 3, 2023

HANNITY – Fox News host tears apart the case against former President Donald Trump. Continue watching… WOKEISM? WHAT’S THAT? – When it comes to wokeism, media come up with most fanciful theory of all. Continue reading… GOLDEN YEARS – The disturbing reminders of America’s senior moment in politics, and everywhere else. Continue reading… GUTFELD – […]

GOP, Dems urge Biden admin to defend US businesses from Europe’s eco regulations: ‘Higher prices’

4:29 pm October 3, 2023

FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of lawmakers penned a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging her to engage with European leaders to prevent environmental regulations from harming U.S. industry. The coalition of 28 House lawmakers — led by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and joined by GOP Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., Ways […]