Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last US troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. The move, which came…
Read MoreBBC removes article claiming bare nails trend perpetuates ‘White supremacist’ beauty standards
The BBC removed an article that suggested the trend of leaving fingernails unpainted could perpetuate “White supremacist” beauty standards after it drew backlash Saturday. The original article, “How the bare nails trend became a class issue,” explored the beauty trend of women preferring clear and polished “naked” nails over the more stylish nail designs over…
Read MoreConnecticut man sentenced to over seven-and-a-half years for trying to support ISIS
Ahmad Khalil Elshazly, 29, of West Haven, Conn., was sentenced to 92 months in prison—more than seven-and-a-half years—for trying to support the Islamic State, a US-designated terror organization also known as ISIS, the US Department of Justice said on Monday. “There is no higher priority than the security of our nation and its citizens,” stated…
Read MoreThe Twisted True Story Behind The Widower: What Happened to Convicted Murderer Thomas Randolph’s 6th Wife
Where is Thomas Randolph now? When Randolph went on trial again in 2023, the prosecution was not allowed to bring up the death of his second wife or any related allegations. But Randolph was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and one count of conspiracy to commit…
Read MoreYankees bench Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Game 1 after up-and-down season
For the second straight year, Jazz Chisholm Jr. expected to be in the Yankees lineup for Game 1 of the AL wild card series. For the second straight year, he was not. With the Red Sox opening the series with lefty Payton Tolle on the mound, Aaron Boone started the righty-hitting Anthony Volpe at second…
Read MoreYankees’ surprise Massachusetts superstar duo from Game 1 was unearthed by same scout
The Yankee Stadium crowd was chanting “M-V-P” on an electric night in The Bronx. Matt Hyde, Yankees scout extraordinaire, who signed both Game 1 standouts/Yankee surprise superstars — Cam Schlittler, the target of the chants, and Ben Rice — was cheering at home in Canton, Mass., too. “The two Massachusetts boys showed up,” crowed Hyde,…
Read MoreLiberty’s Sabrina Ionescu puts past struggles behind her with dominant Game 2
Sabrina Ionescu said she had “nothing” going on in her mind as she started to heat up. Her head was clear. She was at peace. “That’s kind of the best place to be as a shooter,” Ionescu said after Tuesday’s series-clinching 87-71 win against the Minnesota Lynx. Ionescu hasn’t had much to smile about this…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars’ Daniella Karagach Shares Daughter’s Adorable Nickname for Partner Ezra Frech
Ezra Frech truly stuck the landing with one key relationship. After his Dancing With the Stars partner Daniella Karagach introduced the Paralympic gold-medalist to her 3-year-old daughter Nikita,… Source link
Read MoreSean ‘Diddy’ Combs living VIP life behind bars with massages, alcohol, nude photos and a cell phone: report
Mo Money Mo Problems? Not for Diddy. Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly living high and large inside the Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey — with access to a cell phone, booze and people catering to his every need, NBC News reported. While he’s serving a 50-month sentence for prostitution-related offenses,…
Read MoreChad Lowe and Kim Painter’s Daughter Fiona Dies at 13
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter are mourning a tragic loss. The Pretty Little Liars alum and Enemy of the State actress shared that their daughter Fiona Harper has died. She was 13. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the couple said in a statement to People published Sept. 29, describing…
Read MoreExecutives of Iconic American Companies Reflect on How They Stay on Top
Included on the panel were Scott Kirby, chief executive officer of United Airlines; Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet, the parent company of Google; and William Ford, executive chair of automotive company Ford, which sponsored the event. Each panelist spoke about the unique approaches their companies have taken to remain relevant and…
Read MoreNew UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at European Union rekindling in bold political speech
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out a sweeping political vision on Tuesday, pledging to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century,” reform the country’s electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbors. But he acknowledged that economic constraints make delivering his sweeping plans a big political risk. “Small…
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