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Donald Trump has suggested nuclear war is "more likely to happen than not" for the United States because of President Joe Biden . Writing on Truth Social, the former president said he never thought "in my wildest imagination" that the U.S. would be involved in a nuclear war. "Now, however, because of our leaders rhetoric and very poor choice of words, it is perhaps more likely to happen than not," Trump said. "Russia/Ukraine would NEVER have happened under a TRUMP Administration. Now there are fewer cards to play, but still very playable. China up next?" His comments follow Biden indicating the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if China, a major nuclear power, attacked the island—remarks the White House insisted were not a policy change—and as NATO indirectly helps Ukraine defend itself from Russia, which has the largest stockpile of nuclear warheads in the world. Trump made similar comments in an interview on Real America's Voice show Outside the Beltway, which … [Read more...] about Donald Trump suggests nuclear war “more likely to happen than not”

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Tuesday was asked about the prospect of a second term for former President Donald Trump. Hogan said he did not think there would “be a second Trump term,” so he refused to “speculate on what it might look like.” The governor added that he wanted “to take the Republican Party in a completely different direction.” CNN “New Day” host Brianna Keilar asked Hogan, “Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that Trump is a threat to democracy. He said that Trump would be emboldened in a second term, that he would be less restricted by a cabinet in a second term, and I know that you have some doubts as to whether Trump would run again, whether he should. Of course, it is possible, though. So, what do you think a second Trump term would look like?” “Well, first of all, I don’t think there is going to be a second Trump term, and so I don’t want to speculate on what it might look like,” Hogan replied. “I’ve said for a long time I don’t think he is going to … [Read more...] about MD Gov. Hogan: There Won’t ‘Be a Second Trump Term,’ So ‘I Don’t Want to Speculate on What It Might Look Like’

Boris Johnson's Partygate hangover has deepened after bombshell pictures showed him raising a glass of fizz at a lockdown leaving do. The Prime Minister was not fined by Scotland Yard over the farewell bash for his spin chief Lee Cain on November 13 2020 - but insiders have claimed others were. The photos, obtained by ITV News , raise questions for the Metropolitan Police and threaten to derail Mr Johnson's attempts to move past the row over lockdown parties which brought his premiership to the brink of collapse. Mr Johnson had plunged the country into a second lockdown on November 5 due to soaring Covid cases. The leaked images show Mr Johnson appearing to raise a toast with eight people standing close together, as well as the unknown photographer. Boris Johnson raising a glass at a lockdown leaving bash ( Image: ITV News) Sources previously claimed he had instigated the event, gathering staff around the table and pouring drinks. The PM's ministerial red … [Read more...] about Inside ‘wine time’ Partygate photo of Boris Johnson – from groaning booze table to red box

HAPPY BROTHER’S DAY 2022 WISHES QUOTES, STATUS, MESSAGES, PHOTOS: National Brother’s Day is celebrated every year on May 24 to recognize the special bond between siblings. Mostly celebrated in the US, the day is also celebrated in India, Australia, Russia, France and Germany among others. This Brother’s Day, share these lovely wishes, messages, quotes and images with your brother who will always stay your best friend: 1. Thanks for being so difficult as a kid that I looked like a total angel. I owe you one. Happy Brother’s Day 2. Happy Brother’s Day 2022: A brother is like a gift from God that we can cherish forever. 3. Brothers are what best friends can never be. – Anonymous 4. The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder. – Jane Austen 5. The happiest days of my youth were when my brother and I would run through the woods and feel quite safe. – Rachel Weisz 6. The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food … [Read more...] about Happy Brother’s Day 2022: Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share

ATK Mohun Bagan will look to book a second consecutive semi-final berth and in the process bridge the gap at the top of the points table when they take on a struggling Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday. ATK Mohun Bagan have been a side in form as they are unbeaten for 14 games – this is incidentally their second-longest such streak in the history of the tournament. Coming into this match, they are placed third with 34 points. ISL 2021-22 Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan: Team News, Injury Update Chennaiyin FCwill continue to give opportunities to a number of young players and this could well mean that youngsters like Suhail Pasha, Rahim Ali among others could get an extended run as they have shown good promise this season. ATK Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, will not be able to avail the services of David Williams and Hugo Boumous as they are both out with injuries for this game against Chennai. ISL 2021-22 Chennaiyin FC … [Read more...] about ISL 2021-22 Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan LIVE Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online, TV Telecast, Team News

As the new socially distant reality drags on, hair has become a major topic of conversation on Zoom dates and phone calls. Videos of at-home buzz cuts are inescapable on social media. Celebrities from Ricky Martin to Elle Fanning have dyed their hair pink. Anderson Cooper revealed on air that he accidentally gave himself a bald spot. But not everyone’s feeling the DIY spirit. As cabin fever—and split ends—reach an apex, barbers have begun to offer house calls for those unwilling to pick up scissors themselves. Last month, The Washington Post described a growing “black market of hairstylists” ready to “risk it all” with such visits, but those who spoke to The Daily Beast are not trying to hide their services. Many have taken to advertise on Craigslist and Instagram, charging a bit more than usual for appointments. It helps them keep food on the table and rent paid as salons remain shuttered. “As a professional barber [before coronavirus], I took the risk of getting … [Read more...] about You Can Get a Quarantine Haircut if You Know the Right Barber—and Have the Money

"You didn't want to get involved in the Ukraine conflict militarily for obvious reasons," a reporter, addressing President Joe Biden , stated in a press conference in Tokyo on Monday. "Are you willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan, if it comes to that?" "Yes," said Biden. "That's the commitment we made," the president explained after the reporter expressed skepticism. "We agree with the 'one-China' policy; we've signed on to it and all the attendant agreements made from there. But the idea that—that it can be taken by force—just taken by force—is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine. And so, it's a burden that's even stronger." A White House official, speaking anonymously to The Washington Post , then said there was no change in American policy, maintaining that the president had merely repeated a pledge, in the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, to give Taiwan the military means to … [Read more...] about Biden’s Taiwan policy: overruled by China—and the White House | Opinion

While tank movements, drone strikes, and conventional warfare have been key aspects of Ukraine's war against a Russian invasion, the online battle against disinformation and propaganda has been a hallmark of what many consider the first war of the digital age. Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, known stateside as co-founders of the influential Lincoln Project, which they exited before it was hit by allegations and infighting, are among those who see the Ukraine-Russia war as part of a broader struggle between democracy and authoritarian forces. That's why the two men planned an under-the-radar 10-day trip to Ukraine in the beginning of May, aided by a Russian information specialist, to meet with three officials in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's administration to discuss the work they've done and how they can be of help. "We believe there needs to be a global coalition of activists engaged in the fight for democracy," Madrid, now back in California, told Newsweek. He … [Read more...] about Ukraine May Use Lincoln Project’s Anti-Trump Tactics Against Putin

Thomas Markle is sharing a YouTube channel with a press photographer who checked out the house next door to Meghan Markle 's mother—even after his own past run-ins with the paparazzi. Karl Larsen took a widely circulated set of photographs of Meghan and Prince Harry at the polo on Saturday. He also runs a critical YouTube channel about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with his co-host—Meghan's father Thomas Markle. And Larsen visited the house next door to Meghan's mother Doria when it was up for sale, touring the backyard where he suggested he could hear children playing . Larsen told Newsweek he did not intend to suggest the children were the Sussex children, Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, and was only joking. However, the saga has echoes of Thomas Markle's own experiences with the paparazzi in the run-up to Meghan and Harry's royal wedding in 2018. The Duchess of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey in her March 2021 tell-all: "They moved into the apartment next … [Read more...] about Thomas Markle now hosting show with photographer who targets Meghan, Doria

Experts have drawn parallels to the recent coverage of the monkeypox virus to initial reporting about the HIV/AIDs epidemic in the 1980s, warning that it will fuel stigma and jeopardize the response to the outbreak. The United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS) said that "a significant proportion" of recent monkeypox cases have been identified among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. But UNAIDS added that the World Health Organization ( WHO ) has said that available evidence suggests those who are most at risk are people who have had close physical contact with someone with monkeypox, and that risk is not limited to men who have sex with men. David Heymann, a leading advisor to WHO, said the recent cases appear to have gotten into the population through sexual contact . He told the Associated Press earlier this week that the leading theory to explain the recent spread was sexual transmission at raves held in Spain and Belgium. That has led to some reporting … [Read more...] about The dangerous parallel between monkeypox and AIDS