Monthly Archives: August 2022

Retired DC cop who testified before January 6 committee says Trump ‘adamantly’ wanted to go to Capitol

A retired Washington, DC police officer who was part of Donald Trump’s motorcade on January 6, 2021, told CNN’s Don Lemon on Monday night that the then-President was adamant about going to the Capitol as the riot unfolded.A retired Washington, DC police officer who was part of Donald Trump’s motorcade on January 6, 2021, told […]

For Asia’s migrant workers, extreme heat is a ‘matter of life and death’

It was mid-afternoon on a sweltering Saturday when Raj, a laborer from northwest India, started feeling dizzy as he hauled heavy bags of concrete mix and sand on a construction site in downtown Singapore.It was mid-afternoon on a sweltering Saturday when Raj, a laborer from northwest India, started feeling dizzy as he hauled heavy bags […]

New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges

New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Former CIA director explains what it takes for targeted drone strikes

Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus (ret.) explains what intelligence and military coordination was likely needed to complete the targeted drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus (ret.) explains what intelligence and military coordination was likely needed to complete the targeted drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader […]

Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion

A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state’s so-called “trigger law” banning abortion as well as a separate law banning the procedure after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, siding with Attorney General Daniel Cameron and allowing the laws to temporarily be enforced while the case proceeds in the courts.A Kentucky state court of […]

What India Couture Week reveals about this year’s bridalwear trends

More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse — among much else — at the bridalwear trends shaping one of the world’s largest wedding markets.More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse — among much else — […]