Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief

For seven years, an Israeli drag queen and Syrian belly dancer had hosted a joint monthly show at Berlin LGBTQ clubs, celebrating their coexistence in an extravagant party resembling a Middle Eastern wedding. But when Hamas gunmen carried out a deadly attack on southern Israel in October, triggering an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip,… Continue reading Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief

Shohei Ohtani to address media for the first time since gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter

Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened the season with… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani to address media for the first time since gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter

‘Ethical Crisis’: Democrats Urge Roberts To Address Alito Outcry

A coalition of Senate Democrats urged Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to take “appropriate steps” to make sure Associate Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from cases involving regulation of the high court amid concerns about the ethics of the justices and Alito’s recent statements critical of attempts at oversight. The group of 10 lawmakers,… Continue reading ‘Ethical Crisis’: Democrats Urge Roberts To Address Alito Outcry