That vote sets up a showdown over the future direction of Poland and whether radical reforms championed by the ruling and nationalist ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, including radical changes in the country’s courts and media, will continue. Duda’s re-election ensures that the party will be able to continue …
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In 2019, Attorney General William Barr moved to reinstate the federal death penalty, underscoring the rigid philosophy of law and order of the Trump administration. At that time, he ordered the head of the Bureau of Prisons to execute five inmates, who he said represented the “worst criminals”. The Bureau …
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Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 10 million people worldwide. According to the WHO, you could be at risk of contracting the virus if you develop any of these “serious” symptoms. The UK shutdown is slowly easing as shoppers are now allowed to explore …
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NASA’s new contest challenges innovators to create a new space toilet design. (Image credit: NASA / HeroX) It is no secret that humans defecate, even in space. But the actual physical act of going to the bathroom while floating in space can be tricky, to say the least. In a …
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Johnny Manziel is at a point in his life when he is ready to admit that his football career is probably “in the past.” The former Cleveland Browns quarterback made the statement in an interview with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for a story that was published Saturday. “In the past, that’s …
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