Day: October 12, 2023

UK children warned to hide Jewish identity as antisemitic incidents skyrocket amid war in Israel: report

2:07 pm October 12, 2023

Antisemitic incidents have spiked 300% in the United Kingdom following Hamas’ unprecedented assault on Israel, leading at least one school to warn its Jewish students to hide their identities. Two graduates of the Jewish Free School in London were killed during the Hamas attack on Saturday. Administrators told parents that students should avoid wearing uniform […]

Fetterman mocks fellow lawmakers on late-night show: ‘America is not sending their best and brightest’ to DC

1:45 pm October 12, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., joined late night host Stephen Colbert on Wednesday and said that Americans weren’t sending their “best and brightest” to Capitol Hill, arguing that it is “scary.” “Is it awkward to be in the Capitol and then run into people that you have put up a devastating meme about because you’ve got […]

Taiwan studying Hamas-Israel war for lessons amid military intimidation from China

1:40 pm October 12, 2023

Taiwan is studying the deadly surprise attack that Hamas terrorists from Gaza launched on Israel in the hopes it will help the self-governing island prevent war, a Taiwanese defense official said Thursday, as it deals with threats and intimidation from China. Taiwanese Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said a task force has been set up to monitor […]

Mary Lou Retton receives huge donation as she battles serious illness

1:38 pm October 12, 2023

Texas businessman Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” is among those who have Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton in his thoughts and prayers as she battles a rare form of pneumonia. The Gallery Furniture owner, along with his wife Linda, donated $50,000 to a fundraiser set up for the former gymnastics star to help […]

Chris Stapleton cancels multiple shows due to illness: ‘Unable to perform’

1:33 pm October 12, 2023

Country star Chris Stapleton announced his upcoming concerts have been postponed due to illness. “To all my friends in Corpus Christi, Houston and Lafayette, I am very sorry to let you all know that I am unable to perform this weekend’s shows,” he shared on Instagram. “I have bronchitis and laryngitis, and on doctor’s orders […]