House to vote on censuring Rep. Al Green for outburst during Trump speech

Washington — The House is expected to vote Thursday morning to reprimand Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas for disrupting President Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.  Green suggested in a social media post Thursday morning that the outcome is a foregone conclusion. “During the 10:00 hour ET, Congressman…

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FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against staff cutbacks and industry pressure on Thursday, although he is still expected to sail through his confirmation hearing to become the agency’s commissioner. Dr. Makary built his reputation as a contrarian in the medical field,…

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Jesse Eisenberg receives Polish citizenship following Oscars victory

Jesse Eisenberg receives Polish citizenship following Oscars victory Jesse Eisenberg became Polish citizen after his film A Real Pain won in the Best Supporting Actor category by Kieran Culkin. The actor, writer and director of the film was granted citizenship by the Polish President at a ceremony in New York on Tuesday. “I’m so unbelievably honoured,”…

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Canadian Para skier Natalie Wilkie earns silver at nordic world championships in Norway

Canadian Para cross-country skier Natalie Wilkie added another world championship medal to her collection on Wednesday after racing to silver at the nordic skiing worlds in Trondheim, Norway. The three-time Paralympic champion from Salmon Arm, B.C., reached the sprint classic podium in the women’s standing category, finishing just 0.21 seconds behind Norwegian favourite Vilde Nilsen in the one-kilometre event. Nilsen captured…

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Trudeau to announce $20B in child care deals with 10 provinces and territories

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce that his government has signed agreements totalling almost $20 billion over five years with 10 provinces and territories to extend the federal child care space program, Radio-Canada has learned. With just days to go before he leaves office, Trudeau is making the move to ensure the long-term viability of one…

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Who hosted the 2025 Academy Awards? All about Oscars host Conan O’Brien

TV funnyman Conan O’Brien took the stage as host of the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night as the 2025 Oscar nominees competed for top honors.  O’Brien inherited hosting duties from fellow comedian and late-night star Jimmy Kimmel, who presided over the Oscars four times before. “America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new…

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Mohammad Sharifullah, suspect in Abbey Gate Kabul airport bombing, extradited to U.S. and ordered held in custody

Mohammad Sharifullah, who has been connected with the August 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, was ordered to be held in custody Wednesday after being extradited to the United States. The attack killed 13 American service members and about 170 Afghans during the withdrawal of U.S. forces…

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Stephen Constantine set to return as Pakistan football coach for AFC Asian Cup qualifier

English coach Stephen Constantine while interacting with people in this picture released on April 25, 2023. — X/@eastbengal_fc KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has opted to bring back Stephen Constantine as the head coach of the national team, Geo News reported.  Although an official announcement is still pending, the decision comes as Pakistan prepares…

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Hailey Bieber ‘caught lying’ as she shades Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez’s ‘truce’ appears to have been short-lived It appears Hailey Bieber isn’t as over her husband Justin Bieber’s ex Selena Gomez as she claims to be. Earlier this week, the socialite and new mom double-tapped a TikTok criticising Gomez’s Interview Magazine Valentine’s Day photoshoot, dragging her fiancé Benny Blanco into the…

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