Salma Hayek has been known for being very vocal against Donald Trump. Back in March, she was asked by Jimmy Kimmel to talk some sense to him, to which she greatly replied, “You don’t need to talk sense in to him. Everybody is entitled to their own madness,” she said. “You need to talk sense […]
Salma Hayek And Donald Trump Agree On One Thing Read More »
Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAMedia coverage of mass shootings contributed to the increase in the number of such crimes in the U.S., researchers said. A study co-authored by Western New Mexico University’s Jennifer Johnston and Andrew Joy claimed that the widespread media coverage of mass shooting instills a desire for fame among the shooters. The study found that the
Widespread Media Coverage Behind Increase In Mass Shootings Read More »
International, Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — It isn’t easy assessing American politics. Some may say that it’s impossible from overseas. It is currently difficult for stay-at-home Americans. Whether the situation is unique or just unusual is also hard to say. However, substantial numbers of Americans (60 percent of each party by one survey) are unhappy with
Some dynamics of the Clinton v. Trump race Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, USABy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — San Diego County’s flagship Chamber Music Festival, the La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and what a celebration it is! There will be 65 musicians participating in 17 paid concerts in Sherwood Hall, and free events, such as five open rehearsals, three encounters
Zesty concert showcases youthful energy and talent Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Artshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sellers
The Jewish actors: Peter Sellers Read More »
Travel and FoodRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Press Release) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Olympic swimming great Mark Spitz met with the U.S. Olympic delegation on Friday, offering both encouragement and praise. Here is a transcript of that meeting which was held at Brazil’s Naval Academy: SECRETARY KERRY: I don’t want to temper this energy
John Kerry, Mark Spitz fire up U.S. Olympics team Read More »
International, Sports & Competitions, USAEven if Donald Trump’s current wave of bungling results in a much-deserved loss to Hillary Clinton in November, his rise to the status of Republican presidential candidate will stand as a unique historic achievement. It has to be regarded as an event like the one memorably described by a long-ago Toronto politician as “the most
Black Lives Matter campaigners shut down an access road to the UK’s main airport as part of a day of action across the country. What is Black Lives Matter? BLM started in the US as a reaction to the fatal shootings of black people by white US police officers. So what are the aims of
Black Lives Matter protests disrupt the UK Read More »
InternationalFormer president and convicted rapist Moshe Katsav has been placed under closer monitoring in prison over fears he may try to harm himself, hours after a parole board decision earlier Thursday denied him early release. Katsav will have a guard monitoring him 24 hours a day for an undisclosed period of time, the Israel Prisons
Katsav put on suicide watch after losing early parole bid Read More »
Middle EastWASHINGTON — America’s swing states, where presidential elections are won and lost, are swinging to Hillary Clinton. Yes, there are still 94 days until the election, and anything can happen. But so far the Democratic nominee is gaining where it matters most, notably in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and elsewhere. “The map is shrinking,” said
Here’s how Clinton and Trump are polling so far in the swing states Read More »
USALOS ANGELES — A federal grand jury Friday indicted former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca on charges of obstructing justice and lying to federal investigators concerning operations at the troubled county jail system. The charges come days after Baca withdrew an earlier guilty plea to a charge of lying during an FBI investigation into
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen on Thursday denounced a Turkish warrant for his arrest over his alleged instigation of a military failed coup in Turkey last month that left more than 270 people dead. “It is well-documented that the Turkish court system is without judicial independence, so this warrant is yet another example of President
Gulen: Turkish arrest warrant shows Erdogan’s authoritarianism Read More »
Middle East, USAWASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ended her 244-day run without a news conference Friday, taking questions on topics ranging from her email scandal to her friendship with African-Americans before a crowd of black and Latino journalists in Washington. Clinton apologized anew for using a private email server during her time as secretary of
Clinton addresses email scandal in first news conference in months Read More »
USAAustralia said it was suspending funding for major charity World Vision late Thursday, hours after Israeli officials accused the group’s manager in Gaza of funneling tens of millions of dollars in aid money to terror group Hamas. The decision by Canberra came as Israeli officials fumed over what the Shin Bet security service said was
Australia suspends aid to charity over Gaza terror funding charges Read More »
International, Middle East