Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday denounced new U.S. sanctions against Moscow’s energy sector as an attempt to harm Russia’s economy at the risk of destabilizing global markets and said the country would press on with large oil and gas projects. A ministry statement also said that Russia would respond to Washington’s “hostile” actions, announced on…
An expert on Asian elephants is sounding the alarm about “elephant sanctuaries” after a tourist was killed while visiting one in Thailand. Blanca Ojanguren García, 22, a law student at the University of Navarra, died last week. She was bathing an elephant at Koh Yao Elephant Care when the 50-year-old animal killed her with its…
As the Los Angeles area continues to grapple with wildfires, here are some restaurants – both local and national chains – that are offering free meals to firefighters and other first responders. Be sure to check with each individual restaurant as these offers may vary from location to location. All promotions were current at the…
Despite speculating late last year that he “may quit” ahead of another Trump administration, “Real Time” host Bill Maher told CNN that he’s not quitting his program. Maher told CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Friday that although he’s probably going to retire from doing stand-up tours, he’s not stepping down from his popular Friday night…
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard says his non-throwing hand is “fine” after fans on social media couldn’t help but notice a rather unusual-looking lump on his hand during the Buckeyes’ win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Howard, 23, appeared to sustain an injury to his left hand during the first half of…
In one of the viral media moments of the week, comedian Jon Stewart compared Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over certifying her election defeat to being mocked at her “own funeral.” As is tradition, a joint session of Congress convened on Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally certify the results….
A Politico columnist criticized President Biden for his final choice of Medal of Freedom recipients, which included liberal figures like Hillary Clinton and billionaire George Soros. Politico senior editor Michael Schaffer wrote that Biden’s award choices send a strong signal that Democrats “are out of touch” and argued that the honor, once above politics, has…
Women’s basketball players at Columbia Bible College (CBC) in British Columbia, in Canada, have signed a letter responding to an opposing team that is refusing to play games against CBC over alleged abuse against a transgender player. Vancouver Island University (VIU) announced on Thursday it will not play its two games against CBC this weekend…
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA – Longtime CNN journalist Fuzz Hogan remained defiant as the controversial report at the center of a high-stakes defamation trial was scrutinized by lawyers of the plaintiff, Zachary Young. Young, a U.S. Navy veteran, alleges CNN smeared him in a November 2021 report that first aired on “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” suggesting…
As 2025 kicked off, many Americans began their quest for a healthier year ahead by committing to more exercise, a renewed focus on mental well-being, a healthier diet, and “Dry January” (that is, a month without alcohol consumption). Then U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released his latest advisory linking alcohol to an increased risk of…