My family lived in rural Georgia when I was a child, and as anyone who’s spent time in the South knows, “Bless your heart” can be one of the more passive aggressive, regional expressions a person can muster. At least in polite company. In season 2 of “Sweet Magnolias,” main character Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) flings the…Continue Reading
Leslie Jones’ contribution to the Olympic fandom lives on, but it could be so much more. The comedian’s commentary during the Olympic Games has kept us entertained and well-informed on everything from the individual events to the worldwide competitors of the season. Throughout the years, the former “Saturday Night Live” star has become well-known for her…Continue Reading
This article originally appeared on Raw Story Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday slammed the Republican National Committee (RNC) for censuring Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., and Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., over their participation in the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. McConnell took particular exception to the implication in the RNC resolution that…Continue Reading
Russian President Vladimir Putin will have to pay the price if he were to “weaponize” gas supplies to Europe as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise, says energy expert Dan Yergin.As such, the more likely scenario is that gas supplies could be disrupted because of violence in the region, rather than as a result of being weaponized, he…Continue Reading
U.S. stock futures rose slightly in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors prepare for another round of corporate earnings.Dow futures rose about 70 points. S&P 500 futures gained 0.25% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.27%.Chipotle rose more than 7% in after-hours trading on the back of its strong earnings, while Lyft ticked lower after announcing…Continue Reading
New Delhi: The bodies of seven Army personnel from the 19 J&K Rifles infantry regiment were found on Tuesday in a high-altitude region Arunachal Pradesh, two days since they went missing after their patrol in the border area was struck by an avalanche, officials said. The Army had launched a search and rescue operation on…Continue Reading
New Delhi: Indian documentary Writing With Fire has been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category at the 94th edition of the Academy Awards. The nominations were announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan on Tuesday evening via the Twitter page of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Directed by Rintu Thomas…Continue Reading
Bengaluru: The hijab-row triggered protests in Karnataka spread across the state on Tuesday, with campuses witnessing ‘conflict-like’ situations marked by stone-pelting incidents, use of force by police and the Muslim girls standing their ground for wearing the headscarves, prompting calls for peace and calm both by the government and the High Court, which is now…Continue Reading
HYDERABAD: Municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) minister K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday held a review meeting pertaining to Strategic Nala Development Plan (SNDP) and instructed Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials to ensure safety, and preparatory measures to avoid any untoward incidents in the coming monsoon season. He asked the officials to complete works…Continue Reading
Hyderabad: Union home minister Amit Shah said the message from the life of saint-philosopher Sr Ramanujacharya was that all living beings are equal. “He imbibed the basic spirit of the Vedas and broke many traditions without speaking bitterly about anyone or hurting anyone through his actions,” Amit Shah said. He was speaking after taking part…Continue Reading