Conditions in the U.S. are perfect for fascism to emerge, but it “is not pre-determined,” a historian specializing in rhetoric said Thursday. Jennifer Mercieca, a historian of political rhetoric at Texas A&M and author of “Demagogue for President: The …
Zelensky urges Ukraine to keep fighting spirit, resolve, at Christmas
Just a few days before Christmas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to the fighting spirit of his compatriots to not let up on the defence of the country. “Maximum attention is needed for defence, maximum effort for the state, maximum…
Wall St ends sharply higher, rebounding with a boost from chips
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, winning back much of the previous day’s losses, as economic data fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve would ease monetary policy and revived investor risk appetite. All thr…
Shohei Ohtani Was Gifted a Personalized Rams Jersey, and NFL Fans Had Jokes
By Tyler Lauletta Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers was the biggest move of the MLB offseason, and the largest money deal in the history of sports. On Thursday, Ohtani celebrated his new contract with a trip to SoFi Stadium …
dpa TWO-WEEK PLANNER for DECEMBER 25, 2023 – JANUARY 7, 2024
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis gives the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas Day address ____________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 ANKARA: Start of new trial for convicted murderer of publisher and human rights …
Ajax knocked out of Dutch Cup by amateur club for first time
Ajax’s deep sporting crisis continued on Thursday with their first ever Dutch Cup exit against an amateur club. The 20-time KNVB Cup winners lost 2-3 in extra time at fourth division club USV Hercules in the second round of cup. Brian Brobbey and Chuba…
Zelensky urges Ukraine to keep fighting spirit, resolve, at Christmas
Just a few days before Christmas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to the fighting spirit of his compatriots to not let up on the defence of the country. “Maximum attention is needed for defence, maximum effort for the state, maximum…
Philadelphia 76ers Could Make A Move For Zach LaVine Or OG Anunoby
By Nico Martinez Sitting at third in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are not in need of a drastic roster change but Daryl Morey has never been one to miss an opportunity. This season, according to the latest rumblings out of Philly, the …
Trevor Lawrence Unlikely to Play in Jaguars-Buccaneers Game, per Report
By Tom Dierberger There’s a good chance the Jacksonville Jaguars will be without quarterback Trevor Lawrence for their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Lawrence, who is in concussion protocol, did not participate in practice on Wedne…
Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant
(Note graphic language in paragraph 7) By Brad Brooks (Reuters) – A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from her job just hours later. In…