December 18, 2024 6:14 pm

Day: December 15, 2024

Trump Pledges to End Daylight Saving Time, Calling It “Costly and Inconvenient”

WASHINGTON – US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec 13 that the Republican Party will push to eliminate daylight saving time (DST), a system he labeled “inconvenient and very costly to our nation.” “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t!” […]

Francois Bayrou Named French PM Amid Fractured Parliament and Budget Crisis

PARIS – Veteran centrist Francois Bayrou has been appointed as France’s new prime minister, stepping into a deeply polarized political landscape and facing the immediate challenge of navigating a divided parliament to pass the 2025 budget. Bayrou, 73, who previously served as education minister in the 1990s, replaces Michel Barnier, whose government was ousted by […]

Pope Francis Urges Catholic Unity Against Divisive Spiritual Groups During Historic Corsica Visit

AJACCIO, France – Pope Francis made a historic visit to Corsica on Sunday, the first-ever papal visit to the French Mediterranean island, urging Catholic clergy to guard against spiritual groups that fuel political divisions. Speaking at a conference on Mediterranean religion in Ajaccio, the pontiff warned against forms of religiosity that “seek self-aggrandisement by fuelling […]

Israeli Strikes Kill 20 Palestinians in Gaza, Including at School Shelter

CAIRO – Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in the northern Gaza Strip on December 15 killed at least 20 Palestinians, according to medics and residents. Most casualties were reported in airstrikes targeting homes in Gaza City, Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, and the Jabalia refugee camp. In Beit Hanoun, Israeli forces raided the Khalil Aweida school, […]

Denzel Washington Apologizes for Black Panther 3 Role

Denzel Washington accidentally revealed his potential role in Black Panther 3, which he wasn’t supposed to mention. He later called director Ryan Coogler to apologize for the slip-up. In a recent interview on the Variety Awards Circuit podcast, Washington shared that he FaceTimed Coogler to say sorry, and Coogler reassured him, saying, “It’s all good.” […]

The Tangled Princess is Coming to Life

Rapunzel, a beloved character from German folklore, is a magical princess with long golden hair. Her origin story involves a magical flower, and after a wicked queen steals the flower, Rapunzel is born. The queen locks her away in a tall tower, hoping to keep her magical powers to herself. Rapunzel grows up unaware of […]

Ally Lewber Speaks Out on Boyfriend James Kennedy’s Arrest

Ally Lewber, the girlfriend of Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy, has broken her silence following his arrest on December 10 for alleged domestic violence. In an emotional post on her Instagram Stories, Lewber, 28, thanked fans for their love and support during this challenging time. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love […]

From Fan to Lover: Romantic Journey of Taylor and Travis on the Field and Stage

One plays football on the field, gaining immense popularity, while the other wins hearts worldwide with her music. They come from two different worlds, but have now come together through the pull of the heart. The sweet love story of pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce is now the talk of the […]

Greece in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Rocket Systems in Military Modernization Push

ATHENS – Greece is in advanced negotiations to purchase 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel, a deal worth an estimated €600-700 million ($630-735 million), two officials confirmed on Friday. The move is part of Athens’ multi-billion euro effort to modernize its military. The proposed deal, which includes domestic production of components, will be submitted […]

Trump Eyes Privatization of USPS Amid Mounting Losses, Reports Say

WASHINGTON – US President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly expressed strong interest in privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS), according to a Washington Post report on Dec 14. The report cites three sources familiar with the matter. The USPS, which has accumulated over US$100 billion (S$135 billion) in losses since 2007, reported a net loss […]