That’s the worrying message from UN human rights chief, Volker Türkwho says that more than one in three countries still criminalize consensual same-sex conduct and several also maintain the death penalty for it. “The trend is worsening. Over the past year, Burkina Faso criminalized consensual same-sex relations,” the High Commissioner for Human Rights insisted. “Senegal … Read more
What my mom lacks in healthy legs, she makes up for in a Claude Pro subscription. Having needled her repeatedly over the past couple years about AI’s environmental, political, and economic implications, I brushed all that aside on a recent Sunday and drove to her house. After a little tibia talk, I opened her computer … Read more
CITI FIELD (New York) – The Mets entered the Subway Series red-hot, on the heels of sweeping the Detroit Tigers at home. Meanwhile, the Yankees slumped into the weekend having lost five of their last six games. It was a scenario that, just a few weeks ago, would have seemed preposterous. The tables had turned, … Read more
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially etched his name into the Premier League history books after equaling the all-time record for assists in a single season. The Portugal international reached the milestone during United’s clash with Nottingham Forest, moving level with two of the division’s greatest-ever icons. Joining the elite club The Portugal international … Read more
The Seattle Mariners promoted top prospect Colt Emerson from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday and placed All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list with a left groin muscle strain. Emerson, 20, was originally announced in Tacoma’s lineup for the Rainiers’ home game against Sugar Land, but was scratched shortly before first pitch. Instead, he … Read more
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed he might need an operation after picking up a freak wrist injury. The former England captain was spotted wearing a cast while working as a pundit for Saturday’s FA Cup final coverage. He sustained the damage while trying to save a powerful strike from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is set to take center stage at the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, as the Kingdom accelerates investments aimed at positioning itself among the world’s leading business events destinations under Vision 2030. Scheduled to take place from 8-10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference … Read more
Antoine Griezmann bid a highly emotional farewell to Atlético Madrid fans on Sunday, marking his final home match before an upcoming transfer to MLS side Orlando City by recording his 100th assist for the club. Teammate Jan Oblak led the post-match tributes for the legendary midfielder, claiming the Frenchman deserved to win a Ballon d’Or … Read more
