Paul Pressler, a former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual abuse, dead at 94
One of the most influential evangelical figures of the last half-century, Pressler died about six months after he settled a high-profile lawsuit with a former member of his youth group.
Biden strikes gold in California, one week after Trump’s massive haul in the blue bastion
After former President Trump’s lucrative, three-day swing through California, President Biden has returned to the West Coast to tap into the Democrat-dominated state’s political ATM. With less than five months to go until the November election, late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel will interview Biden and former President Obama as they team up with Hollywood heavyweights Read More
George Clooney rubs elbows with Biden at star-studded LA fundraiser after calling White House with complaint
George Clooney will be rubbing elbows with President Biden at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, after reportedly calling the White House earlier this month to complain about the president’s criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Saturday night’s gala at the Peacock Theater, which will feature other Hollywood heavyweights like Julia Read More
Obama marks 12 years since ‘Dreamers’ executive action, seeks ‘permanent’ solution for DACA recipients
Former President Obama on Saturday marked 12 years since his executive action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or “DACA,” and called on Congress to codify the program into law before it expires. The Obama administration implemented DACA in 2012, so that those who entered the U.S. illegally as children were protected from Read More
House GOP launches investigation into federally funded news ratings group’s impact on free speech
The House Oversight Committee announced this week that it has launched an investigation into a news-rating system that purportedly ranks which news outlets are trustworthy, with the focus of the probe surrounding whether the ratings group’s contracts with federal agencies have an influence on what news it attempts to suppress. Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky., Read More
UK royal Kate Middleton makes first public appearance since cancer revealed
Princess of Wales says she’s making progress as she undergoes preventive chemotherapy treatment. United Kingdom royal Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since announcing in March she is battling cancer. The princess of Wales, as she is officially known, appeared at the “Trooping the Colour” on Saturday, an annual military parade held in central Read More
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza ambush; deadliest day in months
Hamas fighters killed eight Israeli soldiers traveling in military vehicles in Rafah after firing rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and then ambushing a support force deployed to the scene. The attacks on Saturday marked one of the deadliest days for Israeli soldiers in Gaza in months as its ground invasion of the southern region continues to ramp Read More
Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence
The newly installed government in Haiti has announced the replacement of the head of the beleaguered national police force, in the latest effort to respond to gang violence in the crisis-wracked country. Police chief Frantz Elbe will be replaced with former chief Rameau Normil, the prime minister’s office has confirmed. The move comes as Haiti’s Read More
Fixed deposits: Which bank is offering highest FD interest rates post RBI’s new guidelines?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced raising the bulk fixed deposit limit to Rs 3 crore from the earlier Rs 2 crore. So, now your FDs worth up to Rs 3 crore will fall into the retail FDs category.
Manipur: Major fire breaks out in abandoned building near CM Biren Singh’s residence
No damage was caused to the chief minister’s bungalow where security was tightened following the fire incident