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Cannes (France) (AFP) – Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year. “The rich and famous burning through scarce fuel to get to a film festival isn’t just tone deaf, it’s obscene,” said former Air France pilot Anthony Viaux, one of several to have signed up to the call. With the war in the Middle East sparking a global fuel crisis, research by environmental group Transport and Environment (T&E) said 750 private jet flights…
Authorities said a newborn baby was found abandoned on Tuesday near a public park in Stafford County, Virginia. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said a bystander discovered the newborn in the area of Coriander Lane and Embrey Mill Road near Embrey Mill Park, WTOP reported. Authorities said they are looking for the child’s parents. Authorities said the child is in good health and said they are looking for the baby’s parents. “We can confirm the baby is safe and is currently receiving care and support from medical professionals,” sheriff’s office spokesperson Jackson Arnold said. “It’s still an ongoing investigation, but…
A senior House Democrat with close ties to top leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed carving up majority-minority districts to ensure Democratic redistricting gains ahead of the 2028 elections. “I’m supportive of winning and being in the majority,” Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) said in a Thursday interview. “I think we can do that. I’m supportive of preserving our Democrats in the South, which is important, and I think that we can win and do what we need to do in other districts.” “Trump changed the rules,” he continued. “I don’t like those rules, but we’re going to do what we have to…
Honda has reported its first operating loss since 1957, citing weaker demand, US tariffs, and intensifying competition Japanese auto giant Honda has posted its first operating loss since 1957, citing weakening electric vehicle (EV) demand, US trade measures, and mounting competition from China.On Thursday, the automaker reported a net loss of 424 billion yen ($2.7 billion) for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, largely due to a massive write-down linked to its EV business.Honda said the downturn was exacerbated by changes in US policy under President Donald Trump, including the removal of tax incentives for American consumers purchasing…
Just as his 2024 election victory signaled the demise of the Conservative Party, his loss last week portends the death of Labour Keir Starmer may still be British prime minister when this article is published, but it is certain that he will not lead the Labour Party at the next general election, due to be held in June 2029.Starmer became prime minister after steering Labour to a decisive election victory in July 2024. With a huge majority of 175 seats in the House of Commons, and a Conservative Party that voters had deserted in droves and seemingly forever, all looked…
Tapping at the gas pump may save you from becoming a victim of theft.gettyThinking about taking a road trip this summer? It’s not just gas prices that you need to keep an eye on: gas pump card skimmers can also take a bite out of your finances. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), card skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year. What Is a Gas Pump Card Skimmer and How Does It Work? A gas pump card skimmer is a hidden device that steals payment card data when you pay for your gas.…
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Story Is,” former Walnut, CA Mayor and Councilman Joaquin Lim said that, due to the state of the relationship between the U.S. and China, he isn’t surprised that Arcadia, CA Mayor Eileen Wang turned out to be an agent of China and he wouldn’t be surprised if there are other people who are agents of China’s government out there. Host Elex Michaelson asked, “Are you surprised by this?” Lim answered, “No.” Lim elaborated, “Because I read somewhere in reports that there [are] quite a few, I would say — I wouldn’t say similar cases,…
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping toasted relations between their nations on Thursday night during Trump’s historic state visit to Beijing, China. The toasts came at a banquet toward the conclusion of Trump’s first full day in China, which included a pomp-filled welcome ceremony and a more than two-hour bilateral meeting that began in the morning and concluded in the early afternoon, Beijing time. Trump said citizens of the countries “have shared a deep mutual respect” from the beginning of the U.S.-China relationship. “Founding father Benjamin Franklin published the sayings of Confucius in his colonial newspaper, and today’s…
Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) reportedly “went to the mountains to ponder leaving the Senate” after less than a year and a half in office as he considers running for governor of Utah, with sources blaming “Trump’s MAGA base” as a reason why. Curtis, a former congressman for Utah’s third congressional district and sometimes critic of President Donald Trump, replaced Mitt Romney in the Senate just 16 months ago. Despite such a short tenure on the more powerful side of Congress, Politico’s Samuel Benson reported on Monday that Curtis is “already eyeing a possible move back home” and even went on…
The House narrowly rejected a fresh effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers on Thursday, despite increased defections from Republicans as the Iran war drags on. The 212-212 tie vote saw three Republicans side with Democrats to support war powers legislation, another sign of unrest in the GOP as the unpopular war stretches on and skyrocketing gas prices weigh on Trump’s party less than six months out from the midterm elections. The vote was the latest test of loyalty to Trump, which saw the vast majority of Republicans stick with the command-in-chief. It was also the first time the…