Obesity can be deadly: Triples risk of COVID hospitalization, study shows Study by World Obesity Foundation confirms CDC figures that show obesity may triple the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19. March 5, 2021
Harris remains silent on Cuomo sexual harassment allegations Kamala Harris has refused to comment on the sexual harrassment allegations against Cuomo, although last year, when Biden was accused of similar conduct, she spoke up. March 5, 2021
New Zealand embraces BDS, divests government fund from Israeli banks 'It is viewed by some groups as potentially aligning New Zealand's with an anti-Semitic movement,' said Nicola Willis, member of New Zealand Parliament. March 4, 2021
California law seeks to cancel boys’ and girls’ sections at department stores Placing items in areas designated by sex 'incorrectly implies that their use by one gender is inappropriate,' the bill explains. March 4, 2021
WATCH: ‘We gotta be less white’ – reverse racism? Many Americans have had enough with what appears to be reverse racism, as scompanies like Coca Cola are telling employees to 'try to be less white.' March 4, 2021
Cuomo signed law lowering bar for sexual harassment The 2019 bill says any action that rises above 'petty slights and trivial inconveniences' can qualify as harassment and need not be 'severe or pervasive' to be unlawful. March 4, 2021
Kremlin: Russia will respond to new Western sanctions A Kremlin spokesman said U.S. and EU restrictions 'represent meddling in Russia's internal affairs' and 'inflict significant damage to the already poor ties.' March 4, 2021
Man injures 8 with ax in Sweden before being shot, arrested Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said a possible terrorist motive was being investigated after a man injured eight people during an ax attack in Vetlanda. March 4, 2021
Dr. Seuss cancels itself, declares own books as racist 'These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,' said Dr. Seuss Enterprises. March 3, 2021
Israeli air defense system proves itself for first time against Russian missile Report reveals Israeli-made Barak 8 missile successfully downed a Russian ballistic missile over Azerbaijan. March 3, 2021
Tweeted to defeat: Neera Tanden withdraws in first high-profile Biden flop Her nomination first came into doubt when Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin came out against her last month. March 3, 2021
10 rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops Wednesday's attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year. March 3, 2021
WATCH: Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, turns 90 in quarantine Gorbachev celebrated his 90th birthday Tuesday 'in quarantine in hospital for the duration of the pandemic,' Vladimir Polyakov, spokesman for the Gorbachev Foundation, told AFP. March 3, 2021
Alleged sex offender Cuomo hires lawyer who defended Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen The lawyer has made a name for himself as the go-to legal counsel for celebrity sex pests. March 3, 2021
WATCH: What Trump’s press secretary said about Capitol riot and Trump’s future 'Everyone in the administration was horrified,' says McEnany regarding the Capitol riot, Trump's CPAC address, and the future of the Republican Party. March 3, 2021
Sarkozy convicted of bribery, sentenced to jail The 66-year-old, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of trying to bribe a magistrate. March 2, 2021
CNN’s Chris Cuomo: ‘I can’t cover sexual harassment allegations against my brother’ CNN host Cuomo explained that he is 'aware of what's going on with my brother, and obviously, I cannot cover it because he is my brother.' March 2, 2021
Haley backtracks on her criticism of Donald Trump Haley, who criticized Trump last month, now talks about his 'winning policies.' March 2, 2021
‘We flipped the script’: Pompeo’s fight for Israel and peace 'It took President Trump and our team to acknowledge that no, you could build peace, you could build stability,' Pompeo said. March 2, 2021
Mitt Romney knocked unconscious, suffers black eye 'I had kind of a tough, tough weekend,' Romney joked. March 2, 2021
New York reporter bursts into tears, accuses Cuomo staffers of threats, harassment An Albany-based investigative journalist says the governor's staffers bullied her relentlessly when they disapproved of her reporting. March 2, 2021
BBC panel: Does Jewish success cancel minority status? 'Imagine if I was Black and four white people were asked to judge if I was a member of an ethnic minority. It would be as offensive,' tweeted Benjamin Cohen. March 2, 2021
Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral GLAAD, an LGBTQ advocacy group, applauded the more inclusive Potato playset. March 2, 2021
‘He should be dismissed’: Groups call for firing of anti-Semitic State Department employee 'The federal government must be scrubbed clean of extremism,' said Rep. Ritchie Torres. March 1, 2021
‘Churmosquagogue’ center in Berlin to serve Jews, Christians and Muslims Already 10 years in the planning, the new religious center in the German capital will serve the three Abrahamic religions. March 1, 2021
Trump: ‘I may even decide to beat them for a third time’ 'Actually you know they just lost the White House. But who knows - who knows? I may even decide to beat them for a third time, OK?' March 1, 2021
Partial admission: Cuomo sorry for remarks ‘misinterpreted’ as harassment The New York governor maintained he never inappropriately touched anyone, but said he teased people about their personal lives in an attempt to be "playful." By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuom... March 1, 2021
Iran rejects US attempt to return to nuclear talks A senior Biden administration official said the U.S. was 'disappointed,' but said it saw Iran's decision to snub the European invitation as part of the diplomatic process. March 1, 2021
New NYC Schools Chancellor an ‘anti-racism’ activist who enforced ‘Wakanda salute’ Porter said that she makes decisions about hiring educational staff based on race and gender. February 28, 2021
‘God’s will is no concern of this Congress’: House passes transgender Equality Act 'What any religious tradition ascribes as God's will is no concern of this Congress,' said Rep. Jerry Nadler. February 28, 2021
Clarence Thomas documentary dropped from Amazon for Black History Month Amazon pulled the documentary from its streaming service without explanation. February 28, 2021
Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill favors minorities Clauses in the bill state that special aid will be given to women and minority groups, without offering the same help to white business owners. February 28, 2021
Archaeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii The Archaeological Park of Pompeii called the chariot 'an exceptional discovery' and said 'it represents a unique find - which has no parallel in Italy thus far - in an excellent state of preservation.' February 28, 2021
Trump the dominant force at conservative CPAC conference "Donald J. Trump ain't going anywhere," said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, one of several potential 2024 presidential contenders who spoke at the event, being held this year in Orlando to bypass COVID-19 restrictions. ... February 27, 2021
US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. action was a 'proportionate military response' taken together with diplomatic measures, including consultation with coalition partners. February 26, 2021
NBC pulls final TV series episode over anti-Semitic content Network slammed over the final episode of the drama series 'Nurses' that contained anti-Semitic tropes. February 25, 2021
Iraq’s struggling Christians hope for boost from pope visit Iraq's Christian communities were dealt a severe blow when they were scattered by ISIS' onslaught in 2014, further shrinking the country's already dwindling Christian population. February 25, 2021
‘Shockingly anti-Semitic’ scene from NBC drama lands network in hot water 'This is straight up anti-Semitism,' wrote Ben Shapiro. 'There is NOTHING in Jewish law that remotely approaches anything the Jews say in this clip.' February 24, 2021
Democratic lawmaker who supports cutting US military aid to Israel now presides over defense spending subcommittee 'U.S. tax dollars in the form of military aid to Israel are permitted to sustain what is clearly a gross human rights violation against children,' said Rep. Betty McCollum. February 24, 2021
‘Raising your hand in class’ is a form of White supremacy, American teachers told 'White supremacy culture infiltrates math classrooms in everyday teacher actions,' says the Pathway to Equitable Math Instruction toolkit. February 24, 2021
Qatar bikini ban angers professional beach volleyball players 'It's not about whether we have more or less clothing on, it's about the fact that we are not being allowed to wear our work clothes to do our job,' Sude said. February 24, 2021
Analysis: Woke Coke – Company tells workers to ‘try to be less white’ When something like this has taken hold so completely that it happens at Coca-Cola, you’d better believe that you need some warriors to roll it back. February 24, 2021
Senate confirms Biden’s pick as UN ambassador Republicans who opposed her said she was soft on China and would not stand up for U.S. principles at the United Nations. February 24, 2021
WATCH: Did Kerry ‘collude’ with Iran against Trump? Did former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, as a private citizen, collude with Iran in order to undermine then-President Donald Trump and save the nuclear deal? February 24, 2021
State Department spokesman embarrassed in briefing after taking credit for Trump policies Price was "noticeably flustered" after being questioned about taking credit for the previous administration's policies. February 23, 2021
A year into pandemic, Fauci under fire for coronavirus policy flip-flops 'Wearing a mask might make people feel a little bit better...but it’s not providing the perfect protection that people think that it is,' said Dr. Fauci in March 2020. February 23, 2021
Trump to announce he’s ‘2024 presumptive Republican nominee,’ report says 'Trump effectively is the Republican Party,' Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said. February 23, 2021
US Gen. McKenzie in Oman warns Iran to behave ‘soberly’ McKenzie urged Iran not to engage in 'nefarious activities.' February 22, 2021
White employee of US college resigns over ‘toxic, racially hostile’ atmosphere Shaw filed complaints about the racially charged atmosphere but was told that civil rights laws were 'not meant to protect people like' her. February 22, 2021
WATCH: Dubai launches ‘space court’ for off-world disputes The Dubai International Financial Center is boldly going where no court has gone before, creating a tribunal tailored to the space sector and commercial disputes that could arise. February 22, 2021
Saudi Arabia becomes ‘target practice’ for Iran-backed militias as Biden pulls support 'The U.S. decision to revoke the terrorist designation of the Houthis was misinterpreted by them as a license to escalate and continue their barbaric behavior,' said a Saudi official. February 22, 2021
Italian ambassador to Congo killed in attack Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Mario Draghi expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. February 22, 2021
US army veteran’s photos capture bleak, devastated Washington, DC Dreizin’s photos illustrate the bleak reality of life in Washington, D.C., which more closely resembles a third world country than the capital city of the nation with the world’s largest economy. February 22, 2021
Biden nominee who ‘out-tweeted Trump’ in trouble as Democratic Senator pulls support Although it was not a factor in Manchin's decision, Tanden has a shaky history on Israel matters. February 21, 2021
95-year-old Nazi hiding in Tennessee shipped back to Germany German authorities confirmed Berger arrived Saturday at Frankfurt and was handed over to Hesse state investigators for questioning, the dpa news agency reported. February 21, 2021
Jewish educator fired after sharing Holocaust story, refusing black power salute Ames, who is Jewish, said she was 'verbally attacked' by a colleague for sharing her family’s Holocaust story during a mandatory racial awareness training session. February 21, 2021
NYC public school pushes 8 levels of whiteness, seeks to recruit ‘white traitors’ 'They're using this very deeply divisive, racialized language, not just for race itself, but to pursue this kind of radical Marxist political program,' said Christopher Rufo. February 21, 2021
Trump snubs Haley, relationship appears finished after critical interview Trump doesn't respond to request for meeting after former U.S. ambassador to the UN's interview criticizing his conduct. February 21, 2021
Biden State Department nominee contributed to book on how ‘Israel Lobby’ controls US politics The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, for which Zeya worked, even opposed taxpayer funding to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. February 21, 2021
Trump to speak in first post-White House appearance Trump is expected to use the speech to talk about the future of the Republican Party and the conservative moment. February 21, 2021
