Texas Republicans turn Muslims into new political scapegoat
Imagine if a candidate for, say, the California Assembly appeared at a political event and…
Texas Republicans turn Muslims into new political scapegoat
Imagine if a candidate for, say, the California Assembly appeared at a political event and delivered the following remarks: “No to kosher meat. No to yarmulkes. No to celebrating Easter. No, no, no.” He, or she, would be roundly — and rightly — criticized for their bigotry and raw prejudice. Recently, at a candidates forum…
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in slalom at Milan-Cortina Olympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful racer in Alpine skiing history, ended her Olympic medal drought in spectacular fashion Wednesday, winning gold in women’s slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games. Shiffrin won her third career Olympic gold medal by finishing 1.50 seconds ahead of silver medalist Camille Rast of Switzerland and 1.71 seconds over bronze…
Big fall in household energy bills predicted from April | Money News
Annual energy bills will fall by £117 from April due to government changes, forecasters have predicted. Measures announced in the budget will mean a drop to £1,641 a year for a typical dual‑fuel household, according to research firm Cornwall Insight. That would represent a 7% fall from the £1,758 being paid until the end of…
Takashi Murakami’s new show at Perrotin L.A. was inspired by Monet
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Takashi Murakami felt like he was losing his way. His generation of artists, he thought, was increasingly untethered from a concrete movement or theme. “The art had become more and more about a struggle against the market or within the market,” he says through a translator during a recent interview at…
Brazilian butt lifts ‘should be banned immediately’ by government, MPs say | Politics News
MPs have called on the government to immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) of MPs accused ministers of “not moving fast enough” in introducing a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. They warned that a lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry had led to a “wild west” where…
Someone knows who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, authorities say. Video likely holds key
The grainy black-and-white image has become the center of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie. At 1:47 a.m. Feb. 1, an individual appears at the door of her Tucson home. The person is wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack. A gun is holstered by the person’s waist, positioned at the front of their body and…
For Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim, opportunity knocks at second base
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — With Tommy Edman opening the season on the injured list, Hyeseong Kim is a prime candidate to see an uptick in playing time at second base for the Dodgers in the coming season. On Tuesday, he further solidified his case. With teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a live batting practice session on…
Can governments ever keep up with big tech? | Science, Climate & Tech News
Tech moves fast, regulation doesn’t – that’s what the prime minister is now having to contend with. People invent new technology like AI, new social media features designed to draw you in, new ways to interact online – and in the background, the authorities scramble to keep up. The prime minister is trying. Today, he…
Logan Paul just sold a Pokémon card for $16.5 million, a record
Pikachu? More like Pi-ka-ching. A rare Pokémon card owned by wrestler and social media personality Logan Paul sold for $16.5 million on Monday, setting a new record for the auction price of a trading card. Paul had acquired the Pikachu Illustrator card in a trade worth $5.275 million in 2021 — the most expensive Pokémon…
Starmer warns ‘public health isn’t a culture war’ after measles outbreak | Politics News
Sir Keir Starmer has warned “public health isn’t a culture war” and urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak. The prime minister said it was “concerning to see more children getting measles” as Enfield, north London, recorded 34 confirmed cases between 1 January and 9 February…