History remembers Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency more kindly than his presidency for a host of reasons. One could certainly be that as president, Carter didn’t champion election integrity laws–but reforms such as voter ID are nevertheless a lasting part of his legacy. It was 1977 when a young senator of Carter’s own party–Joe Biden–explained his opposition to a Carter proposal to allow Election Day voter registration. The first-term Delaware Democrat proclaimed, a “reservation I have and one...

In recent years, I’ve written about the story of Balbir Singh Sodhi, a Sikh man who was murdered in Arizona in the first documented hate crime in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The gunman — who apparently mistook Sodhi for a Muslim — reportedly declared during his arrest: “I stand for America all the way!” The bigotry Sodhi encountered has always seemed — to me, at least — analogous to the racist and xenophobic entitlement that Donald Trump and many of his followers express toward...

Just three days before the US House of Representatives chooses its next speaker, Republican Mike Johnson is in an increasingly nerve-racking fight to keep his gavel amid mutterings of rebellion on his right flank. President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson on Monday but even that may not be enough for the 52-year-old Louisiana conservative to win over the lower chamber of Congress, where the razor-thin Republican majority can afford almost no dissent. A chaotic 2023-24 session was marked by...

from Your News: New research underscores a link between prenatal fluoride exposure and cognitive development, influencing public health policy. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A recently published meta-study has confirmed a connection between prenatal exposure to fluoride and reduced IQ in children, prompting renewed calls to eliminate fluoride from public water supplies. The analysis, which reviewed data from […]

by Sean Adl-Tabatabai, The Peoples Voice: Billionaire eugenicist Bill Gates has devised a ‘radical’ plan to ‘permanently address climate change’: the destruction of billions of the world’s trees. According to Gates, the solution to climate change is to chop down all the world’s trees and bury them in order to stop ‘global boiling‘. Naturalnews.com reports: It’s called “Breakthrough […]

Michael Newberry, a defender for Cliftonville, has died suddenly at the age of 27. “It’s been the toughest of days for all connected with Cliftonville FC and we thank everyone who has made contact to offer their condolences. Sending strength across the Irish Sea to Michael’s friends and family in Newcastle. Look after yourselves and one another,” the club posted to social media. It's been the toughest of days for all connected with Cliftonville FC and we thank everyone who has made contact to offer their condolences. Sending strength across the Irish Sea to Michael's friends and family in Newcastle. Look after yourselves and one another. pic.twitter.com/U2WvVfUsh1 — Cliftonville FC (@cliftonvillefc) December 30, 2024 “Rest in peace, Newbs,” a separate post added. Rest in peace, Newbs. pic.twitter.com/y4DN7Z0bH5 — Cliftonville FC (@cliftonvillefc) December 30, 2024 Newberry started his career with Premier League club Newcastle United. Newcastle United youth graduate Michael Newberry has died suddenly at the age of 27. His club Cliftonville, who play in the Northern Ireland Football League, released a statement expressing their devastation on Monday – Newberry's 27th birthday. 'Cliftonville Football Club are… pic.twitter.com/hjhWy1dp2m — “Sudden And Unexpected” (@toobaffled) December 30, 2024 BBC reports: Newberry, who started his career with hometown club Newcastle United, also had a spell in Iceland with Vikingur before he joined Linfield in 2021. The former Northern Ireland Under-21 international spent three years with the Blues, winning two Irish Premiership titles and the Irish Cup. Cliftonville’s game against Dungannon Swifts and Linfield’s match with Larne on Monday night have both been postponed. In a statement posted on the club’s website, Cliftonville said they were “devastated”. “Our condolences are extended to Michael’s family and friends, as well as the many team-mates he played with during his career, and fans who will be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking news,” their statement added. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player, Michael Newberry, at the age of 27. Our sincere condolences go to Michael’s family, friends and all at @cliftonvillefc at this time. Rest in peace, Michael,” Newcastle United said. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player, Michael Newberry, at the age of 27. Our sincere condolences go to Michael's family, friends and all at @cliftonvillefc at this time. Rest in peace, Michael. https://t.co/5dfruP3yF9 pic.twitter.com/o50NuN32i5 — Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 30, 2024 Some sad news to bring you this afternoon. Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry has died at the age of 27. pic.twitter.com/YwsrTu7hSk — BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) December 30, 2024 Per Daily Mail: Linfield also released a statement upon hearing the news which read: ‘The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michael’s family and friends at this very sad time.’ The NI Football League said they pass on their ‘heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family, friends and everyone connected with Cliftonville Football Club at this sad time.’

The now-64-year-old Texas woman who fatally shot superstar Selena in 1995 is seeking parole after 30 years behind bars.