Posts by Kevin Harson
A massacre, a rumored hanging and Syrians’ thirst for justice and revenge
DAMASCUS, Syria — The crowd surged forward, thousands cheering, waving and jostling their way around Damascus’ Al Ashmar Square, all positioning themselves for the best view of a hanging. “Hurry up,” a mother scolded her child as they walked along the roadside. “We don’t want to be late.” A fire truck approached, spurring a chorus of…
Read MoreWomen’s prisons are rife with trauma. Can California set a new course at Chowchilla?
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. — Gazing across the crowd of women, fresh from county jail in their orange prison jumpsuits, Lena Coleman wishes she could save them all. And it’s her job to try. In July, after 20 years in prison for attempted murder and a gun enhancement, Coleman, 47, became one of three dozen prisoners at the…
Read MorePet Cam captures plumber saving tiny, escaped puppy: “Man like this please”
While working at a client’s house, a plumber from the United Kingdom noticed one of their puppies escaping, so he stopped it and placed it right back in its crate. Now internet users are praising his kindness. The viral clip, shared on TikTok on Saturday by the puppies’ owner, under the username @karlsim1, shows the…
Read MoreTrump Says “stupid” Republicans supporting CR bill should be primaried
What’s New President-elect Donald Trump has said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution (CR) without including an increase to the debt limit should face being primaried. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If Republicans try to pass a clean Continuing Resolution without all of the Democrat ‘bells and whistles’ that will…
Read MoreUS shares update on China’s nuclear arsenal
What’s New China now possesses over 600 operational nuclear warheads, the Pentagon reported on Wednesday, about 100 more than last year’s estimate. This enables China to target more cities, military facilities, and leadership sites in the United States than ever before. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why…
Read MorePutting Politics Aside, They Come Together to Save Lives | Opinion
EAGAN, MINN. — “I’m so anti-woke,” said Tina Rexing, the owner of the eponymous T-Rex Cookie bakery based in this suburb of Minneapolis. “I’m not pandering. I’m not doing this to make myself feel better. I do it because I’ve been there.” Rexing, 50, is a veteran of corporate America, owner of two pure-bred French…
Read MoreHow many lives were lost to COVID-19? A look back nearly 5 years later
What’s New Deaths from COVID-19 have slowed significantly but continue adding to a tally of more than 7 million deaths from the virus in the nearly five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic. Why It Matters The world was transformed by the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Business…
Read More“Wordle” today #1,279 answer, hints and clues for Thursday, December 19
While it might have been released to the public back in October 2021, Wordle‘s popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The word-based puzzle became an online sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck at home because of lockdown restrictions, people became addicted to solving Wordle’s daily challenge, sharing their wins on social media and drawing…
Read MoreMets To Sign Right-Hander Cut By NL East Rival: Report
The New York Mets, who last week made the biggest free agent splash in baseball history, are on the verge of making a small but important addition to their roster. Right-hander Griffin Canning, who was non-tendered by the Atlanta Braves in November, is in agreement with the Mets on a one-year, $4.25 million contract pending…
Read MoreMusk is “president-elect” after he helped tank spending plan: David Axelrod
What’s New Elon Musk’s influence over President-elect Donald Trump has made him the true “president-elect,” according to David Axelrod, ex-adviser to former President Barack Obama. “So will President-elect Musk join the budget negotiations now?” Axelrod wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Axelrod’s post came after Trump announced his opposition to a continuing resolution backed by House…
Read MoreNASCAR Lawsuit Judge Issues Statement After Huge Change For 23XI And FRM
U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Bell has ruled in favor of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, granting them a preliminary injunction. This ruling permits the teams to compete as chartered teams in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. Judge Bell based his decision on the “present prospect” of irreparable harm, citing the potential loss of…
Read MoreTitans HC Brian Callahan Goes on Epic NSFW Rant After Team is Called ‘Soft’
The Tennessee Titans have had a tough 2024 season. The team is currently 3-11 on the season and has benched Will Levis for Mason Rudolph. Despite hopes the Titans could return to the playoffs, that will not be the case. The issues could be due to new head coach Brian Callahan, but there is a…
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