Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service. The news service said the reported violence on Sunday stemmed from a schism in the worldwide United Methodist Church over its decision to repeal LGBTQ […]
Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump made the announcement Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He described Walker as “a successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner.” Walker, a […]
An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant
NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman is recovering well after a pig kidney transplant last month that freed her from eight years of dialysis, the latest effort to save human lives with animal organs. Towana Looney is the fifth American given a gene-edited pig organ — and notably, she isn’t as sick as prior recipients who died within two months of receiving a pig […]
‘Beverly Hills Cop’ among movies entering the National Film Registry
Nobody puts Baby in a corner, but they’re putting her in the National Film Registry. “Dirty Dancing,” along with another 1980s culture-changer, “Beverly Hills Cop,” are entering the Library of Congress’ registry, part of an annual group of 25 announced Tuesday that spans 115 years of filmmaking. “Dirty Dancing” from 1987 used the physicality and chemistry of Patrick […]
Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion asked a court on Tuesday to issue a restraining order against Tory Lanez, who she says is harassing her from prison through surrogates as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. The petition filed by the hip-hop star in Los Angeles Superior Court asks the judge to […]
Remote Work Could Lead To a Remote Chance of Promotion
Today’s career professionals prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and remote work is a key part of the formula. Yet pushing for remote work could trigger an unfortunate outcome—that worker could miss out on promotions, raises and much-needed mentorships. But the missed promotions could really stick in a career professional’s craw. A case in point: more […]
