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Suspects to face hearings in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appear in federal court Tuesday for a hearing on whether they should be held before facing trial. Adam Fox, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta will appear before US Magistrate Judge Sally Berens in Grand Rapids. A sixth suspect, Barry […]

Trump runs retro clip of Mike Pence honoring veterans on Memorial Day

President Trump linked to a video of Vice President Mike Pence honoring military veterans on Memorial Day on his former Indiana talk radio show and remarked: “So cool!” “Wow. Our future V.P. So cool!,” the president tweeted on Tuesday. The clip showed the veep, who hosted the syndicated “Mike Pence Show” in the 1990s before […]

Which areas are in Tier Two lockdown and what are the new Covid restrictions?

BORIS Johnson announced a new three tier lockdown system on October 12 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister set out his three-tier strategy, with areas in England categorised into medium, high or very high risk. These tiers will inform the “appropriate interventions” needed in each area. ⚠️ Read our […]

BAME people are 'over-represented' on TV, new research suggests

BAME people are ‘over-represented’ on TV: Ethnic minorities make up 22% of actors and presenters while only representing 12% of British population BAME people account for 22 per cent of all on-screen TV contributions last year Total off-screen contributions by BAME people increased to 12.3 per cent But this remains slightly below the total UK […]

Australia seeks confirmation of reported China coal import ban

The Australian government is seeking clarification from Beijing on reports that China has suspended purchases of Australian coal amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Chinese power stations and steel mills have been verbally told to immediately stop using Australian coal, people familiar with the order said Monday, asking not to be identified as […]

Judge sides with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Ever’s mask mandate: report

A judge upheld Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order that makes masks mandatory for residents during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. Plaintiffs Derek Lindoo, John Kraft, and Brandon Widiker challenged the Democrat governor’s move to declare a state of emergency three times during the pandemic claiming he exceeded the 60-day limit for such […]

This Mac and Cheese Goes Nationwide

When I tested the recipe for Murray’s Cheese’s macaroni and cheese for the City Harvest cookbook several years ago, my family said it was the best mac and cheese they had ever eaten. Murray’s has been selling it in New York to take home, and now they have started shipping it nationwide. It comes frozen, […]

Peru opens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after almost 7-month wait

LIMA (REUTERS) – Peru opened the ruins of Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after he waited almost seven months to enter the Inca citadel, while trapped in the Andean country during the coronavirus outbreak. Jesse Takayama’s entry into the ruins came thanks to a special request he submitted while stranded since mid-March in […]