Get your joke book out and plan your pratfalls and pranks because April 1st, better known as April Fool’s Day, is the time once a year to celebrate by playing good-spirited tricks on friends and family. Funny enough, despite its worldwide popularity, this holiday has a long history but mysterious origins. One of the earliest possible explanations goes all the way back to 1508 when French Poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a “poisson d’avril,” or “April Fool.” Although, translated, this […]
In sum, while the ODNI’s report paints a picture of a more capable Islamic Republic with an expanding nuclear program, policymakers’ motivation and ability to check this challenge will stem first and foremost from accurately understanding it.
Novak Djokovic is without a tournament win in 2024. It's hardly a crisis, but the World No.1's positive affirmations have gone missing.
HURRICANE — As part of the annual Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities presentation, leaders from Hurricane, LaVerkin and Toquerville met with their constituents to talk about projects of the past, present and future. Water, population growth and new businesses were the main points covered by the civic leaders on Thursday. Hurricane […]
Plaintiffs in Murthy v Missouri argue White House requests to take down coronavirus misinformation violate first amendmentThe supreme court heard oral arguments on Monday in a case that could upend the federal government’s relationship with social media companies and with lies online. Plaintiffs in Murthy v Missouri argue that White House requests to take down coronavirus misinformation on Twitter and Facebook constitute illegal censorship in violation the first amendment.The arguments began...
Three women share their stories of getting medication abortions, and their thoughts on that access being curtailedMercy’s periods had always been very regular, so when she missed one in 2016, she immediately took a pregnancy test. It was positive, and she managed to get an appointment at an abortion clinic the next day.Despite being able to act quickly, she was in her seventh week of pregnancy by the time she could take abortion pills in Ohio – a state that was, at the time, debating banning...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will tout a new fund backed by £200 million in public money over 10 years to support growth in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The federal opposition leader’s calls to include nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix has so far failed to win support from his state colleaguesThe federal Coalition faces a battle with the states on its proposal for nuclear power stations at the sites of decommissioned coal power plants, with state premiers and opposition leaders alike largely against Peter Dutton’s proposal.Labor governments and Coalition oppositions in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia are either...
Israeli prime minister told senators he’s closely monitoring US attitudes towards Israel’s attacks in Gaza
Officials representing the Islamic Republic of Iran requested the Biden administration broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in indirect negotiations at the same time the United States was urged the regime to curb the actions of its regional proxies, according to new reports. According to the Financial Times, officials from both governments met privately
The Biden administration U-turned as its frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu grew. But don’t expect much moreThe extent of the Biden administration’s shift at the United Nations security council on Monday should not be underestimated. The US is not only by far Israel’s most important ally and supplier of aid, but has provided it with stalwart diplomatic support. That it abstained instead of vetoing a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire – as it had previously done – was a major departure...
Justices find 'no basis to disagree' with lower court's ruling after