The British Broadcasting Corporation offered an apology for using and defending a racist term in its reporting, calling it “a mistake.” Director-General Tony Hall apologized for using the n-word during a report on a vicious attack in Bristol. The use drew more than 18,600 complaints, including complaints from politicians and …
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The political uncertainty of Southeast Asia threatens economic recovery, says expert
Thermal scanners at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Nicolas Asfouri | AFP | Getty Images Political uncertainties in several countries in Southeast Asia are coming to the fore again, which could threaten their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, an expert said on Friday. Some of these uncertainties took a …
Read More »PHOTOS: Nationals-Orioles game stopped after tarp stymies ground crew
1/4 Grounds crew try to loosen the tarp as they try to cover the baseball diamond from a severe storm that delayed the baseball game during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles in Washington, Sunday, August 9, 2020. (AP photo / …
Read More »Draymond Green fine for Booker’s comments, Suns social takes aim
(AP photo / Ron Schwane) Golden State Warriors striker Draymond Green pays the price for his words about Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. The NBA announced Sunday that Green would be fined $ 50,000 for his comments about TNT’s Inside the NBA on Friday about getting Booker out of …
Read More »Bella and Edward are different in ‘Twilight’ Book, ‘Midnight Sun’
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer reveals that fans will think differently about Bella, Edward and Jacob after reading their new book, Midnight Sun.. Midnight Sun. is told from Edward’s point of view. Love at first bite. Bella and Edward’s love story always seemed the same Twilight. Bella was drawn to Edward’s …
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