If The View were a horror movie—and sometimes it’s not that far off—Joy Behar would be the final girl. The comic, who looks better than any 78-year-old has any right to, is the only original panelist left on the daytime talk show, which is currently in its 24th season. When I reach Behar by phone, there’s audible commotion in the background. After telling the background noisemakers, […]
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The U.S. Air Force said in a statement that a contingent of F-16C Fighting Falcons and support personnel from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement, the squadron, known by the nickname “Gamblers,” will play a key role in supporting the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission of sustaining and defending joint and partner forces […]
On Saturday, North Korea has unveiled new rocket launchers, ballistic missiles and a new family of armored vehicles at a military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party. For the first time, North Korea showed a new 8×8 wheeled platform that design bears a striking resemblance to the eight-wheeled Stryker combat vehicle. It was the first public debut of the new armored fighting vehicle […]
President Trump and his allies have responded to recent revelations of his miniscule federal income tax bills by saying they’re overheated fake news. But on the debate stage Wednesday night, Vice President Mike Pence went a step further—saying the story served to highlight that Trump, unlike Democratic nominee Joe Biden, has been a true American job creator, not a career politician. “The American people have a […]
Tehran can’t tolerate deploying militants from Syria to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, where fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia affects Iran’s borders and may evolve into a regional conflict, President Rouhani warned. The Islamic Republic will focus on ensuring “the security of our cities and villages” that appear to be lying within reach of stray shells or rockets coming from inside the conflict zone, the Iranian president […]
The Armenian Powerlifting Federation has announced that multiple national champion Tatul Harutyunyan has been killed amid ‘tense battles’ in Nagorno-Karabakh. The federation issued a post on Facebook in which it shared the news of Harutyunyan’s death, without giving further details. “With great sorrow we inform that during Artsakh tense battles died a member of APF, multiple champion of Armenia and our good friend Tatul Harutyunyan,” the message […]
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in March, made climate change at the center of his presidential campaign earlier this year. Elaine Thompson – Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Elaine Thompson – Pool/Getty Images Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in March, made climate change at the center of his presidential campaign earlier this year. Elaine Thompson – Pool/Getty Images The fires in Washington are […]
UFC veteran Court McGee produced an incredible show of bravery after having his nose gruesomely disfigured by an uppercut from Carlos Condit, fighting through the pain to reach the end of the scrap against his astonished opponent. Tough welterweight McGee suffered the horrific injury at the end of round one in the clash against Condit at UFC Fight Island 4, when his rival sent him to […]
This piece was originally published in Coda Story’s Disinformation channel. Justyna Szpanowska was cycling through Warsaw in mid-August, when she heard what, at first, sounded like a coronavirus public safety announcement. As she got closer to its source, she realized it was nothing of the sort. Following the sound, she came across a truck slowly making its way down a busy road in the city center. […]
French Nexter Group has unveiled its new infantry fighting vehicle during the HEMUS 2020 exhibition in Bulgaria. The Nexter Group along with Belgium company John Cockerill Defense (JCD) is displaying the new version of the VBCI 8×8 armored vehicle fitted with a 30mm 3030 turret at the HEMUS 2020. The two partners share the same stand and are presenting a mock-up of a joint product: Nexter’s […]
Moscow has condemned the alleged use of “foreign mercenaries and terrorists” in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, calling them a threat to the entire region that must “immediately” be withdrawn. “Militants of illegal armed groups, in particular from Syria and Libya” have been transported to the conflict zone “in order to directly participate in the hostilities,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a […]
Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry has rolled out fresh footage of troops fighting a trench battle on the border of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, using mortars, grenade launchers and rocket artillery to pin down the adversary. Azeri troops have been filmed waging what appears to be an artillery duel with their Armenian opponents during heavy fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh. The one-minute clip shows soldiers firing numerous shells and grenades […]
On Thursday, German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has released its new official video showing a Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) during her test at NATO Excercise Brave Warrior in Hungary. Rheinmetall posted the video show the Lynx KF41 that is taking part in the NATO Excercise Brave Warrior on 22nd September 2020. As noted by the company, it is a milestone for LYNX team to see the […]
The U.S. Department of Defense is deploying a small number of U.S. troops with M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to North-East Syria, according to U.S. Central Command. U.S. Army Soldiers and M2A2 Bradley fighting vehicles have arrived in northeastern Syria Sep 18, 2020. The Army sent six Bradley vehicles, around 100 troops to North-East Syria to give troops fighter protection in the ongoing mission to defeat Islamic State, […]
World Health Organization official Dr. Hans Kluge tells reporters that COVID-19 cases are rising in Europe. David Barrett/AP hide caption toggle caption David Barrett/AP World Health Organization official Dr. Hans Kluge tells reporters that COVID-19 cases are rising in Europe. David Barrett/AP The World Health Organization warned on Thursday that weekly coronavirus case numbers are rising in Europe at a higher rate than during the pandemic’s […]
VT: Carisio, a great journalist from Italy, is not knowledgeable as to the tiresome two decades long scandal tied to the endless time wasting of AE/9/11 and those tied to them and how they have worked, by our efforts with the perpetrators, to hog the limelight and keep the long published real solution from the public. They would only do this if it served Israel and […]
Nick Diaz is poised to end his five-year hiatus from the cage after his manager confirmed that the former UFC title challenger has returned to training and is eyeing a comeback fight in early 2021. Diaz has been absent from the cage since a January 2015 fight with Anderson Silva, with many assuming that the former Strikeforce champion was essentially retired. But his manager Kevin Mubenga […]
While the city mayor said the fuss over Pelosi in a hair salon amid the pandemic should come to an end, beauty salon employees, who have been unable to work due to coronavirus-induced restrictions, have criticised the house speaker for her hypocrisy and demanded salons be opened so that they can return to work. Mayor of San Francisco London Breed has slammed Donald Trump, calling him a […]
Daryl Minton, 45, throws chicken feed into a yard where the chickens roam at the Triple J Farm in Windsor, N.Y. Minton lives and works on the farm his grandfather, James Minton, bought it a decade ago. Between lending discrimination and rising costs, many obstacles stand in the way of Black Americans looking to own farmland. Heather Ainsworth for NPR hide caption toggle caption Heather Ainsworth […]
Grand Jury Resistor Jailed For Fighting Federal Repression Against BLM August 24, 2020 Grand Jury Resistor Jailed For Fighting Federal Repression Against BLM2020-08-242020-08-24https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/08/freedom-fighters-legal-support-from-facebook-e1598296803483.png200px200px Above photo: Freedom Fighters Legal Support from their Facebook page. Report on grand jury resistor recently jailed for refusing to work with a grand jury. For more updates see Freedom Fighters Legal Support. Madison, Wisconsin – At 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 19th, Jesse Shackelford, 28, […]
Donald Trump really wanted to go big for his re-nominating convention. Long before the coronavirus pandemic utterly destroyed his vision of a great American “revival” this summer—to be packed with his signature mega-rallies, economic renewal, and an extravagant 2020 Republican National Convention that would show up Joe Biden—the president was planning for yet another evening of being treated as a Republican rock-star while anointed the party […]
More than once in our conversation, the Broadway producer Brian Moreland qualifies an optimistic thought with, “I know that sounds very Pollyanna of me.” Moreland, one of the few Black producers working on Broadway, is hopeful for not just the healthy, post-pandemic return of Broadway, but also for a renewed kind of commercial theater which looks, sounds, and feels more diverse. “I feel there’s change in the […]
A local resident stands next to a vineyard while watching the LNU Lightning Complex fire burning in nearby hills on August 20 in Healdsburg, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A local resident stands next to a vineyard while watching the LNU Lightning Complex fire burning in nearby hills on August 20 in Healdsburg, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images California will be […]
The United States Postal Service warned states in late July 2020 that it might not be able to deliver mail-in ballots in time to be counted. Amid a growing outcry from rural leaders, the agency’s director recently backed down from planned broad cuts and changes. Pacific Press/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Ge hide caption toggle caption Pacific Press/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Ge The United States Postal Service warned states […]
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Firefighters across the nation consult a go-to website for cautionary tales. The “Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center” shares things that have gone wrong so that next time everyone can hopefully avoid the pitfalls. Today, the site is brimming with the uncharted challenges of combating natural disasters during a pandemic. It’s hard enough to confront a blaze, or hurricane, or earthquake at the best of times. Weather […]
UK Students Fighting For Universities To Cut Ties With Israeli Apartheid By Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. July 31, 2020 UK Students Fighting For Universities To Cut Ties With Israeli Apartheid2020-07-312020-07-31https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/07/an-apartheid-off-campus-bus-stop-action-e1596161203151.png200px200px Above photo: An “Apartheid Off Campus” bus stop action. “We need to be working bottom-up, because we know that top-down will just not work anymore.” Apartheid Off Campus is a newly-formed student network fighting to sever the ties between […]
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan arrives for a coronavirus briefing in front of the Maryland State House on April 17. Hogan’s book Still Standing is out Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan arrives for a coronavirus briefing in front of the Maryland State House on April 17. Hogan’s book Still Standing is out Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Larry […]
The Singapore Army has begun fielding a new armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) called the Hunter. The Hunter is an Army’s first fully digitalised platform and is designed to provide Armoured forces with enhanced capabilities to operate more effectively and efficiently in various phases of military operations. The new AFV integrated with command, control, communications, and computers (C4) systems. The newest AFV is based on tracked chassis […]
The 27-year-old woman, who was once one of the most popular porn stars, has recently revealed how she was tricked by a porn company to participate in a photoshoot with a photographer that reportedly worked for famous fashion magazine Vogue. Former pornstar Mia Khalifa opened up about her fight against the adult company she worked for in a video she posted on social media. The young […]
Russian ace Maria Sharapova may be officially retired but she’s showing no signs of slowing down with her fitness regime, taking to the beach to hit the pads as part of a grueling workout. The five-time Grand Slam winner called time on her glittering career earlier this year, citing the increasing toll that injuries had taken on her body. But far from putting her feet up, […]
U.S. Army Bradley fighting vehicles have arrived in Poland, according to the Baltic Security. “First U.S. Army of United States E-HETs carrying Bradley fighting vehicles have arrived at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland Flag of Poland, in support of Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise as part of the final phase of training linked to Defender Europe 20,” the Baltic Security said on Twitter. The troops and their […]
Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues for the fourth day over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. However, the fight is also of geopolitical importance for Turkey, which shares a border with Armenia while strongly backing Azerbaijan, Mark Sleboda, a foreign affairs and security analyst, told Sputnik. Nagorno-Karabakh is “technically [part of] Azerbaijan, and it is generally recognized as part of Azerbaijan by the international community as […]