Saturday, March 2, 2024

UK PM Sunak makes impassioned plea to protect British democracy March 01, 2024 at 05:53PM

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a passionate plea to protect democracy in Britain, warning that extremist forces are attempting to divide the country and undermine multi-faith identity.​​Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak asserted the importance of embracing migrants of all faiths and ethnicities and urged protesters to ensure that peaceful demonstrations are not hijacked by extremists.

Israeli diplomat's son attacked in jail over chat on sausages March 02, 2024 at 12:53AM

Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli diplomat, was beaten up in a Florida jail during a conversation about sausages. He faces charges for assaulting law enforcement officers and violating traffic rules. Gil was sentenced to house arrest for hitting a Sunny Isles police officer on January 27 by his motorcycle.

Peace, music, and memories: As the 1960s fade, historians scramble to capture Woodstock's voices March 01, 2024 at 11:53PM

The Museum at Bethel Woods is preserving the memories of Woodstock through oral histories. The museum has interviewed attendees and organizers, including Max Yasgur and Michael Lang. The project aims to capture the spirit of the festival and its impact on people's lives.

'Very dirty now'. Last-survivor of 1st team that conquered Mt Everest expresses concerns about overcrowding, pollution March 01, 2024 at 11:27PM

Kanchha Sherpa, the sole survivor of the first Mount Everest expedition, recently expressed concerns about the overcrowding and pollution on the world's highest peak. He highlighted the need to reduce the number of climbers and address the large crowds at the summit. Sherpa also raised concerns about waste management and the potential environmental impact as climbers leave behind trash.