Day: January 26, 2024

Top UN court issues preliminary ruling on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

12:39 pm January 26, 2024

The United Nations’ top court is set to rule Friday on a call for Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza, when it issues a preliminary decision in a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in the tiny coastal enclave. Joan E. Donoghue, president of the International Court of Justice, opened the session to […]

Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals, becomes youngest to reach men’s finals

12:19 pm January 26, 2024

Novak Djokovic’s perfect semifinal record at the Australian Open has been broken following a defeat on Friday. Jannik Sinner, a 22-year-old Italian, played nearly flawless tennis and ended the 10-time champion’s unbeaten streak, earning himself a place in a Grand Slam final for the first time on the back of Friday’s triumph. Djokovic had won […]

First-ever chief White House diversity advisor leaving Biden administration

12:14 pm January 26, 2024

The White House’s first-ever chief diversity and inclusion officer is leaving the administration. Michael Leach, who has served in the position for three years, is departing President Biden’s administration but called it the “honor of a lifetime.” “President Biden promised to build an administration that looks like America and delivers for the American people,” White […]

Kamala Harris claims poor polling a result of not taking ‘adequate credit’ for accomplishments

12:14 pm January 26, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris suggested this week the poor polling gripping President Biden and her was due to not taking “adequate credit” for the administration’s accomplishments. Couric suggested it was unfair that Harris and President Biden had historically poor approval ratings after listing off what she believed were some of the White House’s achievements in […]

LeBron James sets new NBA record with 20th All-Star selection

12:14 pm January 26, 2024

LeBron James has now been an All-Star for more than half of his entire lifespan. The 39-year-old was named an NBA All-Star for the 20th time, setting a new NBA record. The previous record had been 19, held by fellow Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whom he also surpassed last year to become the […]