Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released footage of the police raid on its embassy in Quito, Ecuador, calling the law enforcement action an “unauthorised and violent break-in”. In an accompanying statement on Tuesday, published both in Spanish and English, the ministry blasted Ecuador for violating international accords protecting embassies from law enforcement interference. “The world witnessed the violence, abuse and mistreatment of our Mexican personnel at the hands of the Ecuadorian police and the violation of the immunity of our embassy in Ecuador,” the statement said. “Mexico will bring these violations of international law to the international courts and…
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Alex Proimos, via Wikimedia Commons Taverner via Wikimedia Commons A typical visit to the doctor will always elicit certain questions. Drinking habits, smoking history, illicit drug use, mental health status, and even sexual partner history. For most, these questions are routine and don’t cause any pause. However, medical institutions around the country are experimenting with a new line of questioning: gun ownership status. Comparing gun safety conversations with seatbelt and bike helmet precautions, doctors are diving into their newfound gun control role. The question is: does this conversation have a place in the doctor’s office, or is it just a…
Things may have quieted down in the commercial real-estate world, but offices are not in the clear. After all, interest rates are still high and remote work has mostly prevailed. And for those areas Capital Economics calls “expensive west coast markets” that happen to be the “worst-hit,” it’ll only get bloodier. “We think values in Seattle and San Francisco are both set to fall by another 25% at least from end-2023 levels,” Kiran Raichura, the research firm’s deputy chief property economist, wrote on Monday. Office-based job growth was weak in several sectors last year, but the “big loser” was the…
Several are still missing after a fire at a hydroelectric plant near Bologna, in northern Italy.
Remember, the same Democrats who are chanting ‘Death to Israel’ will inevitably wish ‘Death to America,’ as well.
The right to repair has been a hot topic for several years now, hitting a kind of critical mass with domestic and international legislation. Advocates note that these proposals give users more control over their own property, while expanding products’ shelf life and reducing e-waste. Fairphone is, perhaps, the most prominent hardware company to make repairability the foundation of its consumer electronic design ethos, rather than a simple afterthought. To date, the European startup has released several handsets and a pair of over-ear headphones. This week, it’s adding earbuds to that list. While Bluetooth buds have rapidly become a commodity,…
Marry Me Chicken is quite the statement for a recipe, but you’ll understand why after you make it! This version changes up the ingredients from the popular recipe so it’s a little less heavy and higher in protein. With juicy chicken in a rich, creamy sauce it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Marry Me Chicken Recipe This recipe was originally developed in 2016 by a popular food magazine before going viral on TikTok. The idea is that it’s so good you can expect a marriage proposal if you serve it to your significant other! Since then several different versions have…
Cozumel, Mexico, is one of those places that truly lives at “island speed.” What I loved most about living in Cozumel as a digital nomad was the slow pace of life, the gorgeous scenery, and the fantastic culture. Being a digital nomad in Cozumel is great because your office can be anywhere – a rooftop bar, a cute cafe, a quiet outdoor space – just pick one! And aside from your work life being fun and easy, so is actual life – there are endless things to do in your downtime. Below, is a helpful digital nomad’s guide to living…
Rwandan youth are using means such as community organising, filmmaking and writing to actively fight against genocide ideology. This episode aims to spotlight the perspectives of Gen Z and millennial Rwandan youth who are actively fighting against genocide ideology through means such as community organising, filmmaking and writing. By reflecting on their experiences and efforts of the post-genocide generation, the discussion will delve into topics such as intergenerational trauma, healing, community building, and the significance of remembering such tragedies. Presenter: Myriam Francois Guests:Christian Intwari – Founder, Our Past InitiativeJessica Mwiza – Sociologist and Afro FeministJean Michael Habineza – Founder,…
Source YouTube: MMAWeekly.com, Fox News Kid Rock, who has long been one of the only openly conservative stars in the entertainment world, spoke out last week to predict that the former President Donald Trump will win the state of Michigan. Kid Rock Sounds Off “What do you think is going to happen in Michigan, though?” asked the Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked. “I mean, your home state going to wake up and decide, no mas, we’re not going to kill our auto industry with EVs, and he’s going to win it.” Kid Rock held nothing back with his response.…
With a compact mirror in one hand and an eyelash curler in the other, Grace Xu told her roughly 300,000 TikTok followers she was likely about to be laid off. She was right, she tells them in a subsequent clip. But she was planning to pursue a different career anyway: as a content creator. “I guess the decision has been made on my behalf,” she tells viewers in the video posted earlier this year. “The universe has spoken.” By all accounts, the U.S. job market is holding strong, with employers adding 303,000 workers to their payrolls in March. The jobless rate…
Talk of a fresh offensive in Gaza comes as negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt continue.