South Africa refers Israel to ICC over Gaza attacks as pressure mounts to cut diplomatic ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza ByMOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press November 16, 2023, 6:18 AM JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court for an investigation into … Read more

Nicki Minaj refuses to bow down to pressure over viral claims

Nicki Minaj refuses to bow down to pressure over viral claims Nicki Minaj is no follower, she explains when, in the latest interview, she refused to walk back on her controversial views related to the coronavirus vaccine. In 2021, the Anaconda hitmaker triggered intense backlash after she tweeted the vaccine shots had swelled her cousin’s … Read more

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near island

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday and that 37 … Read more

Future Apple Watch updates might include sleep apnea, diabetes, and blood pressure sensors

The ever-evolving Apple Watch is rumored to be getting even more health monitoring features in 2024, with reports that the devices will expand to three additional sensors that can warn users if they are prediabetic, sense rising blood pressure, and alert someone if they may have sleep apnea. The portable devices, Apple’s tentpole health and … Read more

Serbia and Kosovo leaders break off talks without result despite EU pressure

BRUSSELS — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo broke off talks on Thursday without signaling progress after European Union leaders weighed in to help them bridge their differences and start enacting an agreement they endorsed several months ago. Shortly after a series of meetings in Brussels ended on Thursday evening – some involving the leaders … Read more

The best electric pressure washers of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

If you’ve ever had to clean decks, sidewalks, patios, or driveways, then you know a pressure washer is the best way to go. The popular cleaning tool pumps pressurized water through a fine nozzle to tackle those tough stains on your outdoor surfaces.  Since electric pressure washers are powered by — you guessed it — … Read more

Scarlett Johansson ramps up pressure on SAG-AFTRA to end strike

Scarlett Johansson ramps up pressure on SAG-AFTRA to end strike The writers’ strike is successfully over, but the actors’ strike is far from over as the latest deadlock persists; Scarlett Johansson, including other A-listers, is ramping up pressure on SAG-AFTRA leadership to seek a way out of the impasse after talks broke down with the … Read more

PVL: Kyle Negrito brushes aside pressure, shines for Creamline

Creamline setter Kyle Negrito.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite having big shoes to fill in the absence of eight-time best setter Jia De Guzman, Creamline’s new starting playmaker Kyle Negrito shone bright after leading her depleted team past Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Sunday night in front of … Read more

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is in trouble amid pressure

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is in trouble amid pressure Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly being pushed ‘too far’ beyond their limits, in regards to their marriage. These insights have ben brought to light by an inside source close to OK Magazine. The source in question began the converastion by admitting, “the honeymoon … Read more

Why X and Meta face pressure from EU on Israel-Hamas war disinformation

Days after the Israel-Hamas war erupted last weekend, social media platforms like Meta, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) received a stark warning from a top European regulator to stay vigilant about disinformation and violent posts related to the conflict. The messages, from European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Breton, included a warning about how … Read more