
GOP 2024 hopefuls head to Iowa for Ernst's 'Roast and Ride' gathering
Nearly the entire field of 2024 Republican candidates and likely contenders will flip pork chops and mingle with a crowd of politically plugged-in caucus-goers Saturday in Iowa as they participate in GOP Sen. Joni Ernst's annual "Roast and Ride" event.
2023-06-03 18:47

Teachers are on the front lines of a battle to change how teens use social media
A high school English class may not sound like the typical forum for educating kids on the risks of social media, but that hasn't stopped Jennifer Rosenzweig.
2023-06-03 17:47

Meghan Markle critic Piers Morgan branded ‘hypocrite’ as he calls for end to Phillip Schofield ‘persecution’
TalkTV host Piers Morgan, who has become known for his continued criticism of Meghan Markle, has now taken to Twitter to say it’s “time to stop” the “relentless persecution” of former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield following news of his affair with a younger male colleague. Schofield left the popular ITV daytime show in May, before going on to issue a second statement via the Daily Mail in which he revealed he had a “consensual on-off relationship” with the individual which was “unwise, but not illegal”. “I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV, to my colleagues and friends, to my agents, to the media and therefore the public and most importantly of all to my family. I am so very, very sorry, as I am for having been unfaithful to my wife,” he said. Then, in his first broadcast interview following this statement with the BBC’s media editor Amol Rajan, he said he understood “how Caroline Flack felt”, referring to the late ITV presenter who died by suicide in February 2020 following intense tabloid coverage of her life. Schofield said: “Last week, if my daughters hadn’t been there, I wouldn’t be here. They guarded me and wouldn’t let me out of their sight. “It’s like a weird numbness. I know that’s a selfish point of view, but you come to a point where you just think, ‘how much are you supposed to take? Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter “If you don’t think that is going to have the most catastrophic effect on someone’s mind… Do you want me to die?” Sharing his thoughts on the ongoing scandal, Morgan tweeted on Friday: “Unless Phillip Schofield’s ex-lover contradicts his version of events to The Sun and BBC, then it’s time to stop this relentless persecution of a guy who’s lost everything and looks right on the edge to me. “He doesn’t seem to have committed any crime, and he’s not a govt minister.” However, Twitter users were quick to accuse the broadcaster of “hypocrisy”, as some argued he’s engaged in the “relentless persecution” of Meghan: In fact, in March 2021, after the duchess revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she was having suicidal thoughts following the backlash over her stepping back from royal duties with her husband Harry, Morgan said on ITV’s Good Morning Britain that “I don’t believe a word she says”. “I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report,” he added. The remarks received widespread condemnation at the time, to the extent the mental health charity Mind said it was “disappointed and concerned” by the comments and more than 41,000 complaints were made to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-03 17:45

Veterans, stalemates and sleepless nights: Inside the White House strategy to strike the debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden sat behind the Resolute Desk in his first evening Oval Office address with a clear purpose: to deliver the final word.
2023-06-03 17:19

Bruno Fernandes reveals why he is grateful for Erik ten Hag
Manchester United vice-captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag, who has stood by the midfielder throughout the 2022/23 season.
2023-06-03 17:15

'Anything is possible' as Kenya's Kipyegon shatters 1,500m world record
Nearly nine months after missing out on the 1,500 metres world record by three-hundredths of a second, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon buried the ghost of past disappointments with an emphatic performance at Friday's Florence Diamond League meeting.
2023-06-03 16:59

'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’: Ex-IBLP members reveal how founder Bill Gothard taught 's**t-shaming' instead of math
The series claimed that Bill Gothard allegedly used biblical passages to justify punishment by the 'rod' to 'break a child’s will'
2023-06-03 16:46

Erik ten Hag dismisses Man Utd 'motivation' of stopping Man City treble
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was asked whether he had any added 'motivation' to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final and dash their treble dreams.
2023-06-03 16:22

Casemiro responds to suggestions of falling out with Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has responded to claims that there is a rift between himself and teammate Bruno Fernandes. The duo have been seen arguing on the pitch on several occasions.
2023-06-03 16:21

U.S., China trade blame as hopes for military dialogue fade
By Chen Lin and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China on Saturday for refusing
2023-06-03 16:18

CIA Director William Burns met Chinese leaders in Beijing as Washington tries to thaw tensions
CIA Director William Burns went to Beijing in May to meet with Chinese counterparts, a U.S. official said on Friday, in what is the highest level visit by a Biden administration official since a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by American forces. Burns' visit, first reported by The Financial Times, comes as Washington tries to cool tensions with Beijing over the balloon and other recent conflicts between the world's two largest economies and geopolitical rivals. U.S. officials have long warned that China rejects their efforts at outreach. That raises the possibility of miscommunication spiraling into conflict, they say. “Last month, Director Burns traveled to Beijing where he met with Chinese counterparts and emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of communication in intelligence channels,” said a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss Burns' schedule, which is classified. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also spoke “briefly” Friday with Li Shangfu, China's minister of national defense, at the opening dinner of a security forum in Singapore. China had earlier rejected Austin's request for a meeting on the sidelines of the forum. President Joe Biden has often sent Burns on sensitive trips to meet U.S. adversaries. Burns went to Moscow in late 2021 to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about indications that Russia was gearing up to launch a new invasion of Ukraine. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-06-03 15:49

'America's Got Talent': Plastic surgeon claims judges allegedly spent $173K on cosmetic work
Dr Richard Westreich claimed that the 'AGT' judges apparently resorted to cosmetic procedures in order to look their best for Season 18
2023-06-03 15:46