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President Of Mexico Blames U.S. Fentanyl Crisis On Lack Of ‘Hugs & Embraces’ Among Families
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the president of Mexico, is speaking on the fentanyl crisis that continues to sweep across the United States, and he says the blame lies squarely on a lack of “hugs and embraces” among families. López Obrador Says ‘A Lack Of Love’ Is The Root Of The Crisis According to AP News, López Obrador’s commentary was delivered on Friday amid critiques of…
Chilli Clarifies Boyfriend Matthew Lawrence’s Comment About Them ‘Trying’ To Have Kids: ‘That’s Not What’s Happening’
Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas is clarifying her boyfriend Matthew Lawrence’s previous statement about the couple actively trying to have kids together. The 52-year-old TLC singer sat down for a recent radio interview and set the record straight. RELATED: Matthew Lawrence Reveals He & Chilli Are ‘Trying’ To Have A Child Together: ‘That’s The Game Plan’ (Video) View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Lockdowns, fights, weapons: Angst and fear in Toronto schools over rise in violence
Fights in hallways. Teens carrying knives and scissors for protection. Lockdowns amid reports of gun sightings. Principals in schools across the city are struggling to cope with frightening incidents of violence made all the more concerning because calls to the board for support staff to intervene in crisis situations can go unanswered as they too are stretched thin. A recent report by the association representing…
‘Scumbag’ Ontario employers to be slapped with hefty new fines for withholding workers’ passports, vows labour minister
Ontario employers who withhold vulnerable foreign workers’ passports will face stiff penalties under proposed new labour laws that aim to introduce the highest maximum fines in the country. If passed, the legislation to be introduced Monday would result in penalties of $100,000 to $200,000 for each passport withheld from a worker — a significant leap from the current fines, which range from just $250 to…
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
Humanity still has a chance, close to the last one, to prevent the worst of climate change‘s future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists says. But doing so requires quickly slashing carbon pollution and fossil fuel use by nearly two-thirds by 2035, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said. The United Nations chief said it more bluntly, calling for an end to new…
Xi Jinping lands in Moscow for meeting with Vladimir Putin
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has in Moscow on a three-day visit that shows off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and offers a strong political boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin as fighting in Ukraine grinds on. China and Russia have described Xi’s trip as part of efforts to further deepen their “no-limits friendship”. China looks to Russia as a source of oil and gas for its…
Taraba: Police confirm killing of 2 officers by soldiers
The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed that a number of casualties were recorded in the early morning shooting that erupted between soldiers and policemen in the state. Briefing journalists today at the State Police Command Headquarters in Jalingo, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, said two policemen were killed during the exchange of gunfire. Abdullahi noted that two men of…
BREAKING: INEC declares APC winner of Ebonyi State governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Hon Francis Nwifuru, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the 2023 governorship election in Ebonyi State. Nwifuru, who is the present Speaker State House of Assembly, scored a total vote of 199,131. He is followed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, who polled 80,191 votes. The All Progressives Grand Alliance…
Mum left kids aged one and two to die in boiling 60C car after trying to swap one for iPhone
A MUM was deemed as an “able parent” just 10 days before she left her children to die in a sweltering 60C car. Kerri-Ann Conley’s children Darcey-Helen, 2 and Chloe-Ann, only 18 months, were discovered dead with their skin covered in blisters and “peeling off”. 9News One year old Chloe-Ann was in her carseat when she died[/caption] 9News Darcy-Helen died next to her baby sister…
Putin mocked for ‘using body double’ on Hitler-like visit to Mariupol as Ukraine minister spots bizarre chin clue
VLADIMIR Putin had has been mocked by a Ukrainian minister for sending an alleged body double to Mariupol – with his oddly shaped chin believed to be a key clue in spotting the difference. The tyrant popped-up unexpectedly in the devastated city, which is currently under Russian occupation, at the weekend – with his visit compared to one made by Hitler there during WW2. Vladimir…
Amazon is slashing 9,000 more workers amid a layoff wave that has expanded past tech to include bellwethers like Dow...
In a memo sent to employees on Monday, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy said the company would be eliminating 9,000 positions from its ranks. Mike Blake/Reuters Amazon, Meta, and Twitter employees are the latest to be hit by a wave of layoffs. Over the past few months, layoffs have expanded outside of tech, media, and finance as Dow and 3M announced cuts. See the full list…
How Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president, went from perceived pro-West reformer to virulent warmonger since the invasion of Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev gives a TV address at the Gorki state residence, outside Moscow, Russia, on December 31, 2022. Ekaterina Shtukina, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Russia’s former president has become one of its most vitriolic figures amid the Ukraine invasion. When Dmitry Medvedev was elected, some saw him representing a more liberal future for Russia. But experts say he’s now politically vulnerable and doing…
INEC Declares AbdulRazak Winner Of Kwara Governorship Election
March 19,(THEWILL) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), as the winner of the March 18th gubernatorial election in Kwara State. The Kwara State Returning Officer (RO) and Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Professor Issac Itodo, declared AbdulRazak reelected […] The post INEC Declares AbdulRazak Winner Of Kwara Governorship…
Michael Cohen says he will appear as rebuttal witness at Manhattan DA office on Monday
Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to former President Trump, said on Sunday that he was asked to appear as a rebuttal witness at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Monday but added he did not know any other details on the matter. MSNBC’s Alex Witt asked Cohen if he expected any other witnesses to be at the office, citing multiple reports. Cohen said he…
It’s Official! Jenelle Evans Gains Custody of 13-Year Old Son
It’s official. And, for Jenelle Evans, it is officially exciting. Not to mention life-changing. On Saturday, the Teen Mom alum confirmed that she now has custody of her teenage son Jace… following over a decade of the child living under the care of Jenelle’s mother, Barbara. We first heard this might be a strong possibility late last month. Jenelle Evans now has custody of her…
20 years after the Iraq War, it’s clear our elites learned no lessons
Twenty years ago, a crime was committed against the people of Iraq, the consequences of which continue to be felt the world over. Despite the severity of this crime, and despite the false pretences that led to war, no one has been held accountable. Indeed, the architects of the war may as well have been excused, and the rehabilitation of their legacies already well underway….
Defence Minister says submarines will keep Australia’s sea lanes open
A new advertising campaign has been rolled out across Australia aiming to recruit navy personnel as the country enters the age of nuclear-powered submarines. The campaign showcases the large number of job opportunities in the Royal Australian Navy in coming decades as the service gears up for acquiring its new submarine fleet under the $368 billion AUKUS agreement. It comes as the Deputy Prime Minister…
Kano elections: Police arrest 161 electoral offenders
Police have arrested 161 persons in Kano State for committing various offences during the governorship and House of Assembly elections of March 18. “A total of 161 suspects were arrested for vote buying, destruction of election materials, and possession of offensive weapons and drugs,’’ Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammad Gumel, told newsmen in Kano on Sunday. “Notable among the suspects is Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja,…
Vladimir Putin latest — Russian despot visits Mariupol as Ukraine blasts; ‘criminals always return to the crime scene’
VLADIMIR Putin has made a ”working trip” to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Russian state media reports. It comes just days after an arrest warrant was issued for the tyrant over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. According to Russian news agencies citing the Kremlin, Putin, 70, arrived into the city by helicopter and later travelled around several districts making stops and talking to residents. Ukrainian officials have…
It’s official: UBS to acquire Credit Suisse in historic rescue deal
UBS is said to be offering up to $1 billion for Credit Suisse. Getty Images UBS will take over Credit Suisse, the Swiss National Bank said Sunday. UBS had been in talks this weekend about buying some or all of its troubled Swiss rival. Swiss regulators are planning emergency changes to regulations so it can avoid a shareholder vote on the deal. UBS will take…
Kompany Endures Nightmarish Return To Etihad As Man City Flog Burnley With Haaland Hattrick
March 18, (THEWILL) – In a ruthless display, Erling Haaland led Manchester City to a dominant 6-0 victory against Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals, scoring his sixth hat-trick of the season. Former City captain, Vincent Kompany, endured a nightmare return to the Etihad Stadium as his side were soundly beaten by Pep Guardiola’s men, […] The post Kompany Endures Nightmarish Return To Etihad As…
Women can’t lean in to fix structural pay gaps
In the United States, women are encouraged to be part of the solution: lean in, we’re told, negotiate a higher starting salary, raise your hand for projects, and write emails without too many exclamation points. But removing the “just checking in” language from emails is not going to address the underlying systemic causes of gender inequality in our workplaces. Not when United Nations Secretary General…
Kelly McCreary Leaves Grey’s Anatomy After 9 Seasons
Grey’s Anatomy has lost yet another familiar and beloved face. On Friday, Kelly McCreary — who has portrayed Maggie Pierce, Meredith Grey’s half-sister and head of the hospital’s cardiothoracic surgery since the end of Season 10 — is leaving the ABC drama after nine years. Her final episode as a series regular will air April 13, although it does sound as if we’ll see the…
Pet Monkey Fatally Shot After Ripping Woman’s Ear Like ‘A Piece Of Paper’
A pet monkey was killed after attacking a woman in Oklahoma, and the victim is detailing the injuries that she suffered at the hands of this animal. The Animal Evaded Authorities Before Being Shot By A Citizen According to a social media statement made by the Dickson Police Department, the incident unfolded earlier this week, and it began when police got a call about a…
The inside story of how the Liberals and NDP faced a crisis that shook their alliance — and why Justin...
OTTAWA — There were supposed to be no surprises. It’s the bedrock of the Liberal-NDP deal — a simple notion that, despite the two parties’ competing political interests, neither would ever catch the other off guard. But eight months into the governing agreement that could see the NDP prop up the minority Liberals until 2025, that principle was violated. The Liberals had quietly introduced a…
Relief in sight as ‘unseasonable’ heatwave grips East Coast
Australia’s east coast has suffered through a weekend of scorching temperatures, and New South Wales is expected to feel the brunt of it today. Temperatures are set to climb above 40C in western Sydney, but relief is in sight for the“unseasonable” heatwave. Milder temperatures are forecast for the days ahead. READ MORE: Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for supporters to protest It…
Oyo guber: Makinde wins Ladoja’s polling unit
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has won the polling unit of a former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. Makinde, who is seeking a second term on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, scored 98 votes to defeat other candidates. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Teslim Folarin, scored 35 votes. The gubernatorial and the state House of Assembly elections…
I spotted a rat ‘the size of a DOG’ while walking through city centre – everyone’s saying the same thing
A SUPER-SIZE rat was spotted running rampage on the streets of New York. The TikTok footage captures the beast crossing the pavement as horrified onlookers rush to avoid its treacherous path. TikTok/@whatisnewyorkofficial Ratzila was caught scurrying through the busy streets of New York[/caption] Passers-by rush to get out of the way of the super-size rats route as others get out their camerasTikTok/@whatisnewyorkofficial The horrifying video…
Switzerland may use emergency measures to expedite a deal with UBS and Credit Suisse, reports say
UBS is in talks about a merger with Credit Suisse. Arnd Wiegmann/Getty Images UBS is in talks to acquire part or all of Credit Suisse, the Financial Times reported. The talks come after a harrowing week for Credit Suisse, whose shares sank to a record low. The likely merger of Switzerland’s two largest banks comes a week after SVB collapsed. Two of Switzerland’s largest banks…
Report reveals major decline in bulk billing GPs
A report has revealed a national decline in the amount of bulk billing doctors and a rise in out-of-pocket costs amid the cost of living crisis. Online healthcare directory Cleanbill analysed 416 general practitioner clinics across Australia between 2018 and 2022. It found there was a decline in national bulk billing rates with 63 clinics opting out by the end of last year. READ MORE:…