Day: May 3, 2024

House-passed antisemitism bill may violate First Amendment warn critics: ‘Misguided and harmful’

11:58 am May 3, 2024

Critics railed against a bill recently passed in the U.S. House intended to crack down on antisemitism, asserting that it goes too far and will result in a violation of all Americans’ free speech rights. The bill, dubbed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, passed in the House on Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, with overwhelming bipartisan […]

China sees resurgence of rap music as emerging musicians find their voices

11:58 am May 3, 2024

In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s entertainment industry: Don’t feature artists with tattoos and those who represent hip-hop or any other subculture. Right after that well-known rapper GAI missed a gig on a popular singing competition despite a successful first appearance. Speculation went wild: Fans worried that […]

Alabama Gov. Ivey signs bill to ensure President Biden appears on November ballot

11:56 am May 3, 2024

Alabama officials on Thursday approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives voted 93-0 for the legislation. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law the same day, a spokeswoman said. “This […]

UK’s Boris Johnson turned away from voting station for not having ID

11:13 am May 3, 2024

No ID, no vote — no matter who you are. Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station on Thursday after forgetting to bring proper identification to vote, British media are reporting. Johnson, who in 2022 introduced a contentious requirement for voters to show photo ID while voting, ran afoul […]

Biden ripped for Islamophobia remarks amid antisemitism outbreak and more top headlines

11:13 am May 3, 2024

‘SIMPLY WRONG’ – Biden ripped for Islamophobia remarks amid antisemitism outbreak. Continue reading … ‘IN SHOCK’ – Jewish students who snapped pic of man with Hamas headband on campus speak out. Continue reading … ‘GREAT DISADVANTAGE’ – Expert weighs in on ‘unusual’ circumstances surrounding deadly Charlotte shootout. Continue reading … VEEP STAKES – Potential running […]