By Mark D. Zimmerman Richard Lewis (Photo: Wikipedia) Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Comedian Richard Lewis died last week at the age of 76. Lewis’s comedy grew from his Jewish upbringing and identity, as he noted, “It’s …
Chris Sutton and Robbie Savage share what they thought about Celtic’s penalty award at Hearts
For all the talk we have had about the decisions that have gone against Celtic at Tynecastle yesterday, for balance, I think it’s important to highlight the ones that we did get. The Lawrence Shankland goal that was chalked off for offside was one that…
Jordan requests Israel to extend water deal by a year: Kan
Jordan has asked Israel to consider extending a water-for-energy deal for another year, amid soaring tensions between the two countries over the Gaza war. Israeli broadcaster Kan said the Israeli government would carry out consultations to see whether …
Netanyahu cancels session on Ramadan preparations over flu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a session that was due to be held on Monday about preparations for Ramadan because he has influenza. The infection meant Netanyahu was also absent from two additional meetings held on Sunday and Monda…
Meghan Markle announced as part of South By Southwest Festival lineup, alongside Brooke Shields
By Mollie Quirk SXSW has announced that Meghan Markle has joined the lineup for the South by Southwest Music Festival, which will take place between March 8 and March 16. South by Southwest, which is also referred to as SXSW, is a festival that celebra…
Resurfaced comments catch James Comer promising not to use FBI informant in ‘witch hunt’
Less than a year ago, House Oversight and Reform chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY) gave a press conference demanding the FBI hand over a claim from a confidential source — and promising never to use unverified information on the form as part of a “witch hu…
Resurfaced comments catch James Comer promising not to use FBI informant in ‘witch hunt’
Less than a year ago, House Oversight and Reform chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY) gave a press conference demanding the FBI hand over a claim from a confidential source — and promising never to use unverified information on the form as part of a “witch hu…
Resurfaced comments catch James Comer promising not to use FBI informant in ‘witch hunt’
Less than a year ago, House Oversight and Reform chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY) gave a press conference demanding the FBI hand over a claim from a confidential source — and promising never to use unverified information on the form as part of a “witch hu…
Turkey’s official headline inflation moves up to 15-month high of 67% in February
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially stood at a 15-month high of 67% y/y in February versus 65% y/y in January and 38% y/y in June last year, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on Ma…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints Glen Gilzean As Orange County Supervisor Of Elections
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Glen Gilzean Monday as Supervisor of Elections in Orange County to fill the vacancy left by former supervisor Bill Cowles’ retirement in January. Gilzean has been a dedic…