Human rights groups warn EU and Turkey over migrant deal
Turkish protesters shout slogans outside the headquarters of Bugun newspaper and Kanalturk television station in Istanbul, in a demonstration for press freedom in Turkey | Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images Human rights groups warn EU and Turkey over migrant deal The UN and Amnesty International raise concerns over the legality of the agreement. By Jacopo…
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eric Holder Confront 'National Scandal' of Gerrymandering
Former California governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is teaming up with former attorney general Eric Holder to fight gerrymandering. According to The Hill, Schwarzenegger and Holder appeared at the National Press Club to talk about gerrymandering, with Holder saying, “I think President Obama is exactly correct.” “We have a system now in too many places where…
Michel Barnier on Brexit: We’ll strike a deal
European Commission's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier | Jean-Pierre Clatot/AFP via Getty Images Michel Barnier on Brexit: We’ll strike a deal Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator says he is ready to begin talks ‘tomorrow.’ By Tara Palmeri 9/7/16, 4:35 PM CET Updated 9/8/16, 9:53 AM CET The European Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said Wednesday…
VIDEO: Tattooed Woman Says She Went Blind After Having Eyes Inked
An Australian woman with 200 tattoos said she went blind for three weeks after having her eyeballs inked. Amber Luke, 24, who refers to herself as Blue Eyes White Dragon, said the procedure was extremely painful. “I can’t even begin to describe to you what the feeling was like. The best thing I can give…
MEPs to debate Martin Selmayr’s appointment
Martin Selmayr works at his desk in the Berlaymont | European Commission audiovisual MEPs to debate Martin Selmayr’s appointment His ‘flash promotion’ to the Commission’s top civil service role has come under increasing scrutiny. By Maïa de La Baume 3/7/18, 5:58 PM CET Updated 3/8/18, 8:23 AM CET The European Parliament will debate Martin Selmayr’s…
Alyssa Milano: It’s F**king Upsetting I Can’t Allow My Son to Listen to Our Misogynistic President
Actress and leftist activist Alyssa Milano melted down late Monday night, lamenting how “fucking upsetting” it is that her 8-year-old son can’t listen to President Donald Trump speak “because our President is inappropriate, misogynistic and unpresidential.” “I just had to chase my 8 year old son out of the room while the news was playing…
Warsaw’s heavy metal woes
Remy Gabalda/AFP via Getty Images Warsaw’s heavy metal woes An attempt to clean up the fertilizer industry hits a geopolitical landmine. By Giulia Paravicini 10/4/16, 6:41 PM CET Updated 10/7/16, 4:19 PM CET Polish diplomats are up in arms. North and West African countries are worried. Russian businessmen are rubbing their hands. The issue: a…
Lyon vs Juventus: How to watch on TV in UK & U.S., live stream, kick-off time
Cristiano Ronaldo and co. will need to keep Moussa Dembele’s Lyon side at bay when they travel to Groupama Stadium for their UCL last 16 tie Juventus will get the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase underway when they face off against Lyon in France on Wednesday evening. The Serie A side are favourites heading…
Lori Loughlin's Daughter Wants to 'Move On' from College Bribery Scandal | Breitbart
Lori Loughlin’s daughter, Olivia Jade, posted a video to YouTube on Sunday in which she suggested that she wants to “move on”from the college bribery scandal. Loughlin is currently facing years in prison for her alleged decision to bribe the University of Southern California in exchange for admission for her two daughters. Breitbart News reported…
EU’s Donald Tusk: Tone it down on Brexit
European Union Council President Donald Tusk | Thierry Charlier/AFP via Getty Images | Thierry Charlier/AFP via Getty Images EU’s Donald Tusk: Tone it down on Brexit Talks between the UK and Europe are difficult enough without all the bad-mouthing, says the Council president. By David M. Herszenhorn 5/4/17, 5:26 PM CET Updated 5/4/17, 9:37 PM…