Hungarian President Katalin Novak has resigned following a wave of criticism after pardoning a man involved in the cover-up of sexual abuse in a children’s home. Novak, a trusted ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepped down just days after local news site 444.hu first revealed the controversial presidential pardon. The public outcry and opposition
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In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump urged his followers to give Anheuser-Busch a “second chance.” The request came after UFC President Dana White personally approached Trump and asked for his support of the beer company. Anheuser-Busch faced significant backlash last year due to its Bud Light marketing promotion with transgender influencer
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a bold move by replacing his top commander in a dramatic military shake-up. This decision comes after months of speculation about the future of Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and reported tensions between Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi over strategy. The appointment of Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new head of Ukraine’s
A digital watchdog group known as Citizen Lab has recently exposed over 100 websites posing as local news outlets across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. These websites are part of a widespread influence campaign aimed at promoting pro-China content. The campaign, linked to a Beijing-based public relations firm called Shenzhen Haimaiyunxiang Media Co., Ltd. (Haimai),
Nevada’s Republican Party and its Democratic-controlled state legislature have been at odds over the state’s primary format. In 2021, the legislature enacted a new election law that required primary elections, aiming to move away from the caucus system and increase participation. However, the Nevada Republican Party opposed this change and opted to hold its own
In a surprising turn of events, actor Gina Carano has filed a lawsuit against Disney and its subsidiary, Lucasfilm, following her termination from the popular TV series “The Mandalorian.” Carano alleges wrongful discharge and sex discrimination, seeking not only her reinstatement but also monetary damages for the loss of past and future employment opportunities. Carano’s
Senators have finally unveiled the details of a long-awaited $118.2 billion aid proposal aimed at Ukraine, Israel, and the southern U.S. border. After months of closed-door negotiations, the bill allocates $60.1 billion to Ukraine aid, $14.1 billion to Israel, and $20.2 billion to enhance security at the U.S. border. It also includes funding for humanitarian
President Joe Biden has secured a resounding victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, according to a projection by NBC News. With 60% of the votes counted, Biden has garnered an overwhelming 96% of the vote, solidifying his position as the frontrunner in the race. His competitors, House Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson,
The negotiations over emergency aid proposed by President Joe Biden in October continue to be deadlocked, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announcing an Israel-only funding package to be voted on next week. This move presents a challenge to the long-awaited Senate package that is expected to be released this weekend. While the Senate bill
Malaysia’s former premier, Najib Razak, had his jail sentence for graft and money laundering related to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal halved on Friday. This move has sparked concerns about the commitment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to fighting corruption. Anwar, who ran on an anti-corruption platform, formed a coalition with Najib’s party, the United