By Bill Trott Aretha Franklin, the preacher’s daughter whose powerful voice made her the long-reigning “Queen of Soul” with such hit songs as “Respect” and […]
The Hands-Free Georgia Act aims at curbing distracted driving, starting today
(Photo/Kristin M. Bradshaw) House Bill 673, also known as the “Hands-Free Georgia Act,” makes it illegal to text and drive in Georgia. The law becomes […]
Mysteries and Lessons from Recent Volcano Eruptions in South America
Volcán de Fuego, or Fuego Volcano, in Guatemala erupts. Unlike Hawaiian volcanoes, eruptions in the Americas tend to produce dense clouds of ash, dust, rubble, […]
USA: Full Text of Trump’s Executive Order On Family Separation
By Li Zhou President Donald Trump — after repeatedly saying that it’s up to Congress to stop his administration’s practice of separating families at the […]
Canadians Are Losing Sleep Over Financial Worries, Survey Shows
Canadians ranked money as their greatest stress (more than their personal health, work and relationships) according to the latest Financial Stress survey commissioned by Financial […]
Could Slavery Have Been A Choice? History and Kanye West’s Remarks – Side by Side
It was May 1st and award winning Rapper, Songwriter and Fashion Designer Kanye West was about to stir up the pot on TMZ. Listen for […]
Russian TV Star Is Running Against Putin, Why Some Think It’s A “Charade”
PBS NEWSHOUR Ksenia Sobchak, one of Russia’s most famous women, is embracing an impossible mission: unseating President Vladimir Putin. After an elite upbringing and fame […]
Health-Saving Tips To Stay Warm, Dry And Safe This Winter
The City of Toronto has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert as temperatures have fallen to -15°C and below; the city is also experiencing wind […]
2018 Income Tax Filing Season Begins Jan 29, Tax Returns Due April 17 (USA)
WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax […]
UN Body Votes Overwhelmingly Against Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
By an overwhelming majority, Member States in the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday “demanded” that all countries comply with Security Council resolutions regarding the […]