Ben Platt is engaged… again! The Broadway star showed fans his diamond ring after revealing that his fiancé Noah Galvin popped the all-important question to him following their initial engagement in November. Taking to his Instagram Story Monday, the 29-year-old said his beau proposed with a sapphire ring, which bears similarities...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
The Texas Legislature passed a bill on May 28 that could pave the way for locally elected prosecutors to be removed from office for misconduct if they fail to enforce certain laws. House Bill 17 (pdf) was introduced by Republican state Sen. Joan Huffman earlier this year and it passed the Senate Sunday...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Artificial intelligence is the hot new topic of conversation as AI tools are increasingly threatening to replace the “human” component in a variety of everyday tasks — or are already doing so. For some, artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT are being used to write or draft academic papers, answer medical questions...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Uganda passed what it calls the “Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023” into law on May 29. More than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries already have laws criminalizing homosexuality, including Uganda, where a colonial-era law makes sexual activity “against the order of nature” a criminal act. Those found to violate the law face life...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
ASH FORK, Ariz.—A soldier may go to war and fall on the battlefield. But only a forgotten soldier truly dies. That’s how James A. Foster Jr., vice-commander of American Legion Post 57 in Ash Fork, Arizona, described it during a ceremony honoring veterans in Ash Fork Settlers Cemetery on Memorial...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
A new analysis has shown that Australian households who do not own their place of residence now have to spend nearly a third of their income on rent, with spending expected to remain high in the near future. According to a housing affordability report by ANZ Bank and real estate...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Arnold Schwarzenegger shared some heartfelt words about his longtime friend Bruce Willis following the actor’s recent retirement from acting. The 68-year-old “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense” star’s family last year said he was “stepping away” from his decades-long moviemaking career after being diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that can...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Eight Chinese tech companies in Taiwan suspected of stealing technology and poaching local workers, particularly those with expertise in high-tech, have been raided by the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB). The MJIB sent 112 officers to conduct raids on the eight companies located in 25 locations from May 22 to...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Australia’s largest speciality fashion retailer has faced a A$29,000 (US$18,875) fine for underpaying its workers for long service leave. Mosaic Brands, which has 1,110 stores nationally, including Millers, Rivers, Katies, Rockmans and Noni B, pleaded guilty to 324 offences in Downing Centre Local Court. The court issued the fine on...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Drones hit several buildings in Moscow on Tuesday causing minor damage and forcing some people to evacuate their homes, Russian officials said, while Russia launched another wave of flying bombs on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killing one person. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the apparent attack...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a week after our wedding. I have conflicting emotions. While I’m happy for her family to...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Parents-to-be might want to avoid this name for their future offspring. A Redditor has divided the internet with a stark warning to parents who have “Axel” on their list of possible baby names because it sounds like a naughty word. “‘Axel’ sounds cool and edgy on paper until your...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Commentary China’s tech startup and venture capital boom over the last decade has produced some household names while stoking concerns that it would one day surpass innovation out of Silicon Valley. But that momentum has waned recently. Various reasons have dampened international funding into Chinese tech startups, including pandemic restrictions,...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Organizers of an upcoming fandom convention for “furries” in Florida have decided to limit its attendance to those 18 and older in a switch made to comply with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ law forbidding children from attending “adult live entertainment” events. “Many have raised concerns about recent changes in Florida...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Motorsport legend, Larry Perkins, says sporting organisers are only supporting changing Australia’s Constitution—to entrench Aboriginal interests—because it will lock in future business opportunities with the government. Perkins, who has competed in Formula One, V8 Supercars, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was critical of the decision by Motorsport Australia...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
The Chinese regime has exported its ultra-leftist suppression of religions to U.S. soil through defamatory materials in college textbooks, a new report has found. Titled “Surveillance, Slander, and Censorship,” the report released on May 25 by the New York-based Falun Dafa Information Center (FalunInfo) surveyed dozens of university campuses across the United...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, has approved a new bill that will make it illegal to panhandle or loiter on state highways and roadways. The legislation, referred to as HB 24 (pdf), prohibits individuals from engaging in panhandling or loitering activities on specific state roads, including the Boulevard, Atlanta Highway,...
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Published on: 2023-05-30
Ben Platt is engaged… again! The Broadway star showed fans his diamond ring after revealing that his fiancé Noah Galvin popped the all-important question to him following their initial engagement in November. Taking to his Instagram Story Monday, the 29-year-old said his beau proposed with a sapphire ring, which bears similarities...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
The Texas Legislature passed a bill on May 28 that could pave the way for locally elected prosecutors to be removed from office for misconduct if they fail to enforce certain laws. House Bill 17 (pdf) was introduced by Republican state Sen. Joan Huffman earlier this year and it passed the Senate Sunday...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Artificial intelligence is the hot new topic of conversation as AI tools are increasingly threatening to replace the “human” component in a variety of everyday tasks — or are already doing so. For some, artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT are being used to write or draft academic papers, answer medical questions...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Uganda passed what it calls the “Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023” into law on May 29. More than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries already have laws criminalizing homosexuality, including Uganda, where a colonial-era law makes sexual activity “against the order of nature” a criminal act. Those found to violate the law face life...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
ASH FORK, Ariz.—A soldier may go to war and fall on the battlefield. But only a forgotten soldier truly dies. That’s how James A. Foster Jr., vice-commander of American Legion Post 57 in Ash Fork, Arizona, described it during a ceremony honoring veterans in Ash Fork Settlers Cemetery on Memorial...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
A new analysis has shown that Australian households who do not own their place of residence now have to spend nearly a third of their income on rent, with spending expected to remain high in the near future. According to a housing affordability report by ANZ Bank and real estate...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Arnold Schwarzenegger shared some heartfelt words about his longtime friend Bruce Willis following the actor’s recent retirement from acting. The 68-year-old “Die Hard” and “The Sixth Sense” star’s family last year said he was “stepping away” from his decades-long moviemaking career after being diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that can...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Eight Chinese tech companies in Taiwan suspected of stealing technology and poaching local workers, particularly those with expertise in high-tech, have been raided by the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB). The MJIB sent 112 officers to conduct raids on the eight companies located in 25 locations from May 22 to...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Australia’s largest speciality fashion retailer has faced a A$29,000 (US$18,875) fine for underpaying its workers for long service leave. Mosaic Brands, which has 1,110 stores nationally, including Millers, Rivers, Katies, Rockmans and Noni B, pleaded guilty to 324 offences in Downing Centre Local Court. The court issued the fine on...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Drones hit several buildings in Moscow on Tuesday causing minor damage and forcing some people to evacuate their homes, Russian officials said, while Russia launched another wave of flying bombs on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killing one person. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the apparent attack...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a week after our wedding. I have conflicting emotions. While I’m happy for her family to...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Parents-to-be might want to avoid this name for their future offspring. A Redditor has divided the internet with a stark warning to parents who have “Axel” on their list of possible baby names because it sounds like a naughty word. “‘Axel’ sounds cool and edgy on paper until your...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Commentary China’s tech startup and venture capital boom over the last decade has produced some household names while stoking concerns that it would one day surpass innovation out of Silicon Valley. But that momentum has waned recently. Various reasons have dampened international funding into Chinese tech startups, including pandemic restrictions,...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Organizers of an upcoming fandom convention for “furries” in Florida have decided to limit its attendance to those 18 and older in a switch made to comply with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ law forbidding children from attending “adult live entertainment” events. “Many have raised concerns about recent changes in Florida...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Motorsport legend, Larry Perkins, says sporting organisers are only supporting changing Australia’s Constitution—to entrench Aboriginal interests—because it will lock in future business opportunities with the government. Perkins, who has competed in Formula One, V8 Supercars, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was critical of the decision by Motorsport Australia...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
The Chinese regime has exported its ultra-leftist suppression of religions to U.S. soil through defamatory materials in college textbooks, a new report has found. Titled “Surveillance, Slander, and Censorship,” the report released on May 25 by the New York-based Falun Dafa Information Center (FalunInfo) surveyed dozens of university campuses across the United...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, has approved a new bill that will make it illegal to panhandle or loiter on state highways and roadways. The legislation, referred to as HB 24 (pdf), prohibits individuals from engaging in panhandling or loitering activities on specific state roads, including the Boulevard, Atlanta Highway,...
Read more
Published on: 2023-05-30