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The European Union’s foreign policy chief on Thursday called the fall of Afghanistan s capital and the resurgence of the Taliban “a catastrophe” and “nightmare” that laid bare a failure of intelligence and trans-Atlantic cooperation. EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell further criticized U.S. President Joe Biden for underplaying the commitment to nation-building in Afghanistan. […]
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‘Covid is a miserable way to die’: Alabama doctor refuses to treat anyone who is unvaccinated
August 19th, 2021 
Awake Goy An Alabama doctor has spoken out to urge a tough stance against unvaccinated patients, saying he will refuse to treat anyone who has opted against receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, as the state sees hospitalisations soar. Jason Valentine, a physician at Diagnostic and Medical Clinic Infirmary Health in Mobile, made the unusual announcement in a Facebook […]
Trump complains ‘horrible muggers and dictators’ are allowed on Twitter and he isn’t
August 19th, 2021 Awake Goy Former president Donald Trump on Wednesday lambasted Twitter for allowing the Taliban to continue operating on the micro-blogging platform in the wake of its takeover in Afghanistan, even as he remains permanently banned from using it. In a phone interview with Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, Mr Trump said: “It’s disgraceful when you think that you have […]
Taliban says US must stick to 9/11 exit date but ‘we will not attack them’
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy A spokesperson for the Taliban has said the US should “withdraw all their forces” from Afghanistan by 9/11, but that it was “committed not to attack them”, after the militant group retook Kabul. Suhail Shaheen, in an interview with Sky News on Tuesday, said the Taliban had already announced a “general amnesty” to people in […]
Lauren Boebert jokes about Afghans falling from US plane
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy Republican representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado is facing a massive backlash online for her insensitive joke about Afghans who fell off a US military plane on Monday in their desperation to get out of the strife-torn country. In a tweet, accompanying the video of hundreds of Afghan men swarming a US military plane as it […]
Hobby Lobby loses 11-year battle to stop trans woman using the bathroom
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy US retailer Hobby Lobby has been fined for blocking a transgender woman employee from using its women’s bathroom for 11 years, following a court ruling that is a first for transgender people in the state. The 51-year-old employee, Meggan Sommerville, had worked at the same Hobby Lobby location in Illinois for almost 23 years, but […]
Grace Strengthens to Regain Status of Tropical Storm, NHC Says
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy A woman wades through the water, as Tropical depression Grace approaches, after Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude quake, in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Aug. 16, 2021. (Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters) Tropical depression Grace has strengthened into a storm again, causing floods across portions of the island of Hispaniola, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday. Grace, which […]
Biden news – live: President’s speech branded ‘grotesque’ and ‘devoid of empathy’ as Bush breaks silence
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy Afghan leaders unable to fight for country’s future, says Biden Joe Biden has faced criticism for blaming the Taliban’s takeover on Afghanistan officials and Donald Trump while standing firmly by his own decision to withdraw US troops. The US president insisted he had to decide between asking American forces to fight endlessly in what he […]
Heartbroken dog lies across murdered owner’s grave
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy A bereaved dog was seen lying down atop the grave of his owner who was shot dead in Tennessee last week. The picture of the grieving dog lying on the grave, freshly dug up for a hurried burial, was shared by the deceased man’s family on Sunday. James William ‘Will’ Warner, 22, was found murdered […]
Family put up permanent clothesline to ‘block’ neighbour who they claim has surrounded home in cameras
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy A couple has put up a clothesline in an attempt to stop their “crazy” neighbour from filming their property. Megan Reid, who is believed to reside in the US, posted a video of her and her partner hanging a clothesline in their front yard. “When your crazy neighbour has five cameras pointed at your front […]
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No Comments »Atlanta Falcons become first NFL team fully vaccinated against Covid
August 17th, 2021 Awake Goy The Atlanta Falcons have become the first NFL team to publicly declare all players are vaccinated against Covid-19. Due to their vaccine status, players can stop doing daily testing, wearing masks and going into self-isolation after coming into close contact with a positive case. “The Falcons reached a 92-percent vaccination rate on July 23, and […]
Veteran opposition leader wins Zambia tense elections
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy Zambia’s veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has won the southern African country’s presidency after taking more than 50% of the vote. Hichilema was declared president–elect by Esau Chulu, chairman of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, early Monday after results for 155 of the country’s 156 constituencies were announced. Hichilema, a 59-year old businessman contesting the […]
Texas town ordered to shelter in place and turn off all air conditioners over mysterious airborne irritant
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy A shelter in place order was issued in La Porte city of Texas on Sunday night by authorities after a reported chemical leak. Residents were asked to stay inside and turn their air conditioners off “immediately” as authorities investigated an “airborne irritant,” said La Porte Emergency Management. “Harris County Pollution Control has responded to conduct […]
Posted in Americas Tags: airborne, conditioners, mysterious, ordered, place, shelter, Texas No Comments »Videos show Kabul airport overwhelmed with US personnel and Afghans as Taliban take the capital
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy Videos depicted a chaotic scene at Kabul airport on Sunday, the only way out for thousands of people following rapid advance of the Taliban into the capital, and toppling of the country’s government. Both remaining US personnel and Afghans fearing the return of Taliban rule were seen climbing onto military aircraft. Chinook helicopters had shuttled […]
Posted in Americas Tags: afghans, airport, kabul, overwhelmed, personnel, Taliban, videos No Comments »Biden’s allies and critics battle over whether fall of Kabul is his ‘Saigon moment’
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy The departure of US embassy personnel from Afghanistan after the government was toppled by the Taliban has left President Joe Biden facing uncomfortable questions about the legacy of the US in the country, as well as criticism over his own administration’s handling of the final days of America’s longest-running war. The American-backed government in Afghanistan […]
Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials were stunned on Sunday by the pace of the Taliban s nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation. The speed of the Afghan government’s collapse and the ensuing chaos posed the most serious […]
Haiti death toll rises to nearly 1,300 after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy More than 1,200 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, according to the head of the country’s civil protection agency. At least 1,297 people died and more than 2,800 were injured, said Jerry Chandler. The confirmed death toll had previously stood at 724, but US geological officials have estimated that thousands may have […]
Election officials face complex challenges looking to 2022
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy State election officials say they are confronting a myriad of challenges heading into the 2022 midterm elections, from threats of foreign interference and ransomware to changes of election laws and concerns of physical safety — all while still dealing with a wave of misinformation and disinformation surrounding last year’s presidential election. The nation’s secretaries of […]
Border crossings reach 21-year high as Biden administration struggles on immigration agenda
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy US immigration authorities last month detained more than 200,000 people for the first time in 21 years. The figure is the latest evidence of a steady rise in immigration during 2021 that has strained US humanitarian capacity and tested the limits of the Biden administration’s liberal campaign promises. US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) apprehended […]
Posted in Americas Tags: Administration, biden, border, crossings, immigration, reach, struggles No Comments »Biden made ‘Obamacare’ cheaper, now sign-up deadline is here
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy With the Obama health care law undergoing a revival under President Joe Biden this Sunday is the deadline for consumers to take advantage of a special sign-up period for private coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law. A strong close would bolster Biden’s case that Congress needs to make permanent the temporary boost […]
Texas murder suspect granted bond after police data loss
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy A Texas man who was scheduled for trial on murder charges this week has instead been granted release on bond after Dallas police revealed that material in his case might be among troves of data lost from its computer system. A Dallas County judge granted Jonathan Pitts bond Thursday after prosecutors asked the judge to […]
Washington DC military base on lockdown after report of armed person ‘carrying Gucci bag’
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy A Washington DC military base was placed on lockdown after a report of an armed person on site “carrying a Gucci bag”. Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling announced the emergency procedure on social media, stating the the individual had been spotted on the base’s south side and that anyone encountering them should run for safety. A radio […]
Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy President Joe Biden s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools. In a pair of open letters from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, the administration condemned the orders from Govs. Greg Abbott […]
New Mexico school shooting: Teen dead after shooting outside Albuquerque school
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy One teen boy is dead and another is in police custody after a school shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “It’s just a terrible day for [Albuquerque Public Schools], a terrible day for this community,” superintendent Scott Elder said during a press conference on Friday. “I want to send out my thoughts and prays to all […]
Critics mock believers in former President Donald Trump’s ‘reinstatement day’
August 14th, 2021 Awake Goy True believers behind the myth that Donald Trump will be restored to the White House despite election defeat have suffered another crushing disappointment. MyPillow CEO, and election conspiracy theory evangelist, Mike Lindell assured his like-minded fans that Mr Trump would be reinstated as US president on 13 August. “The morning of August 13, it’ll be […]
Posted in Americas Tags: believers, critics, donald, former, president, reinstatement, Trump No Comments »Perseids meteor shower: How to watch the spectacular phenomenon in the US and when is it?
August 12th, 2021 Awake Goy It is considered the best meteor shower of the year, and it’s set to reach its peak later this week. The Perseids are known for being fast and bright meteors and often leave long “wakes” of light and color as they flash across the night sky, says NASA. The shower, which is renowned for it […]
Unvaccinated students at West Virginia college will be charged $750 ‘Covid fee’
August 12th, 2021 Awake Goy Unvaccinated students at a university in West Virginia will be charged a $750 “Covid fee” upon their return to campus. West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) announced on its 2021 arrival on campus page that proof of vaccination would be required to return to the university free of charge. “Students who do not submit a proof […]
Democrats’ accountability for Cuomo reveals Republicans’ weaknesses with Trump
August 12th, 2021 Awake Goy In the days following the 6 January insurrection by a mob of former president Donald Trump’s supporters, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said “the president bears responsibility” for the attack by “mob rioters”. However, in the same breath, Mr McCarthy also argued against impeaching the then-president after he had fanned the flames, calling instead for […]
Posted in Americas Tags: accountability, cuomo, Democrats, republicans, reveals, Trump, weaknesses No Comments »South African president testifies at inquiry into corruption
August 12th, 2021 Awake Goy South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said he tried to combat corruption he saw as the country’s deputy president during former President Jacob Zuma’s controversial time in power. Ramaphosa, testifying at a judicial investigation into corruption during Zuma’s term as president from 2009 to 2018, said he considered resigning but decided to fight from […]
Atlanta elementary school accused of segregating Black and white students
August 12th, 2021 Awake Goy A mother in Atlanta has accused her daughter’s elementary school of segregating Black and white students. Kila Posey, who is Black, filed a federal discrimination complaint against Mary Lin Elementary School, claiming that the principal separated students song racial lines because it helped them learned better. Ms Posey said the principal, Sharyn Briscoe, who is […]
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