The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has dismissed the term monkeypox as inherently racist, decreeing “mpox” should be used instead when referring to the virus as a way of sparing the feelings and easing the stigma of those enduring an attack.
Author: Simon Kent
German World Cup Pundit Attacked for Dismissing Qatari Attire as ‘Bathrobes’
A leading German football commentator was censured Monday after he dismissed traditional Qatari male national dress as “bathrobes.”
Police in China Arrest, Beat BBC Journalist Covering Mass Coronavirus Protests
A BBC reporter was arrested and beaten by China police on Sunday while covering protests in Shanghai against the country’s draconian zero-coronavirus policy.
Sign of the Times: Bob Dylan Blames ‘Error in Judgment’ for Machine-Autographed Books, Artwork
Bob Dylan told fans Friday he’s sorry for limited edition copies of his latest book and certain “artwork prints” being sold with a replica, machine-generated signature rather than his own original autographs.
Tres Bon! French Bulldog Claims Best in Show at the National Dog Show in Philly
Three-year-old French bulldog Winston is a very good boy. So good in fact he carried off the Best in Show award at the 2022 National Dog Show on Thursday.
U.S. Releases Another $400M in Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine
The United States confirmed Wednesday night it is sending Ukraine another $400 million in lethal military aid, topping up more than $19.7 billion in weapons and other equipment already drawn from DoD stocks since the conflict began on Feb. 24.
Strangers Who Met After Accidental Thanksgiving Plans Text Still Meeting Seven Years Later
When the best laid plans go astray, accidents can take their place and the outcome can be just as good – if not better. Just ask Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, total strangers who met seven years ago after a text message seeking Thanksgiving plans went …
Scottish Independence Vote Plan Defeated by Top UK Court
Scotland has no power to unilaterally hold yet another referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. That was the unanimous judgement Wednesday from the U.K. Supreme Court in a ruling that will set back the separatist Scotti…
Report: Used Electric Vehicles ‘Too Expensive’ Compared to Diesel, Petrol Alternatives
The high unit cost of used electric vehicles (EVs) is holding back the electrification of the car market, new research suggests, with a lack of community charging facilities, short driving range, and disinterested customers cited by UK motor trade deal…
Yair Netanyahu to Kanye West: Stop this BS
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, has responded to a social media post by Kanye West with a straightforward call for tolerance.