A swarm of dust storms and tornadoes tore across the southern United States over the weekend, killing at least 35 people and leaving behind wrecked communities.
President Donald Trump’s order to slash funding for VOA and its parent company aims to free Americans from paying for “radical propaganda” US President Donald Trump’s decision to terminate government funding for Voice of America (VOA) is aimed at ensuring that taxpayers no longer pay for “radical propaganda,” the White House has said. In a statement on Saturday, titled ‘The Voice of Radical America’, the administration detailed a list of infractions committed by VOA. Trump, a long-time critic of the broadcaster, si...moregned an executive order slashing funding for the outlet’s parent entity, the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), on Friday. The order mandates that the agency cut its operations and staff to the bare legal minimum and submit a compliance plan within seven days. On Saturday, VOA director Michael Abramowitz said he had placed nearly his entire staff of 1,300 on administrative leave following the order’s publication. The move has drawn criticism from press freedom groups. National Press Club President Mike Balsamo claimed the cuts undermine America’s commitment to a free and independent press, while Reporters Without Borders warned that the decision “threatens press freedom worldwide.” Read more Trump orders cutbacks at state-run media The White House argued that VOA has repeatedly violated journalistic standards and accused the outlet of systemic bias, citing over a dozen sources. Among them was Dan Robinson, a 34-year VOA veteran, who last year called the agency a “hubris-filled rogue operation often reflecting a leftist bias aligned with partisan national media.” The White House also pointed to a Daily Caller report alleging that multiple VOA reporters had posted anti-Trump comments on social media in violation of the outlet’s impartiality policy. Additionally, it referenced a 2022 letter from US Representative Scott Perry, who accused VOA of tolerating “coercion for partisan political purposes.” Other alleged infractions listed by the White House included misallocation of funds and coverage that was overly favorable to former President Joe Biden. The administration also cited a 2022 lawsuit alleging that VOA had been “infiltrated by anti-American, pro-Islamic State interests.” READ MORE: US state media could go silent – director USAGM’s Trump-appointed senior adviser, Kari Lake, echoed the administration’s stance. On Saturday, she described the agency as “a giant rot and burden to the American taxpayer,” and argued that it is “not salvageable.” She pledged to reduce the agency’s scope to its legal minimum, outlining her own findings of irregularities, including claims that USAGM was infiltrated by spies and terrorist sympathizers and has funded ‘fake news’ organizations....
It seemed like everyone was out and about this weekend hoping for a chance to pick up Nigel Sylvester’s “Brick by Brick” Air Jordan 4 Retro collaboration — and we mean everyone. As images and videos of line-ups for Sylvester’s latest Jordan Brand collab circulate on social media, one store turned the launch into a viral moment. Spanish sneaker boutique Footdistrict shared a couple of senior shoppers whose excitement and positive energy managed to catch the attention of Sylvester himself. A clip shared Saturday by Footdistrict shows two older women showing off the prize of the day, each u...morenable to contain their excitement as they unbox and lace up the “Brick by Brick” Air Jordan 4s. Compared to the rest of the shoppers pictured in the Footpatrol line-up — which was predominantly younger male customers — it’s not surprising that the unexpected duo has drummed up so much attention. To make the moment even more impressive, Footdistrict was one store that held a first come, first served release for the sneakers instead of the raffles that have become commonplace in the industry. This means that the viral customers were likely required to endure a lengthy wait in line, a testament to their dedication for the rare pair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by nigelsylvester (@nigelsylvester) It doesn’t appear that the customers participated in any sort of formal interview, but a video of their excitement was reshared by Sylvester. “Oh these golden girls had @footdistrict littt for the BRICK BY BRICK release!!,” the BMX pro wrote on Instagram. The “Brick by Brick” Air Jordan 4 is Sylvester’s fourth Air Jordan release. The partnership began in 2018 with a pre-distressed Air Jordan 1 High and didn’t receive a widely released follow-up until 2024’s “Grandma’s Driveway” and “Driveway Gray” Air Jordan 4 RMs. Along the way, a 2018 Air Jordan 1 High “Noise Canceling Pack” colorway referenced Sylvester and he also received a friends-and-family exclusive Jordan Air Ship in 2023. A second Air Jordan 4 collaboration with Sylvester was teased during a January reveal of the “Brick by Brick” collection. That pair features a colorway styled after the model’s original “Fire Red” colorway and is currently rumored to be released before the end of the year. While Sylvester’s “Brick by Brick” Air Jordan 4 release has concluded, pairs can still be purchased now from resale platforms including GOAT and StockX. Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 Retro OG SP ‘Brick by Brick.’Nike...
LONDON : Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games on Sunday as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.Merino scored in the 20th minute when he stooped to flick his looping hea
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