Twitter doing nothing to protect LGBTQ – GLAAD

Photo by Alexander Grey on Pexels.com All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said on Thursday. But Twitter is the worst. In its annual Social Media Safety Index, GLAAD gave Facebook, Instagram, … Continue reading Twitter doing nothing to protect LGBTQ – GLAAD

UK Celebrity Journalist Denies Hacking a Phone

Celebrity journalist Paul Martin has told the High Court he has “never” engaged in phone hacking. The former editor of the Irish Sunday Mirror, who calls himself ‘Mr Showbiz’, was testifying in London on Thursday, when evidence from Coronation Street star Michael Turner, who plays Kevin Webster, was also presented. Mr Martin was questioned by … Continue reading UK Celebrity Journalist Denies Hacking a Phone

3-year-old and girl, 11. among 4 family members found dead in a flat

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson gives a statement to the media (Lucy North/PA) A three-year-old boy and a girl, 11, have been found dead alongside two family members in a flat in west London. Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the home in Staines Road, Bedfont, Hounslow, at just after 3pm on Friday after being … Continue reading 3-year-old and girl, 11. among 4 family members found dead in a flat

King Charles III becomes first British monarch to ride on horseback

King Charles III became the first British monarch in 30 years to ride on a horseback for his first Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, which marks his official birthday celebrations in the UK. Charles turned 74 on November 14 last year but Saturday is when the country celebrates its monarch’s birthday as per royal … Continue reading King Charles III becomes first British monarch to ride on horseback

Why Biden administration issued ban on Ugandan officials

The United States Government on Friday announced a ban targeting Ugandan officials, citing human rights abuses and corruption. The Department of State said it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Joe Biden administration noted that the U.S. government will continue to evaluate additional actions under … Continue reading Why Biden administration issued ban on Ugandan officials