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Elena Kowalski
Elena Kowalski
Political Analyst

Analyzing political developments and policies worldwide.

Yoga Teacher Claims Neck Pain After Car Crash, But Instagram Shows Headstands - Is It a Case of Misleading the Court?

World

12 Oct, 2024

Yoga Teacher Claims Neck Pain After Car Crash, But Instagram Shows Headstands - Is It a Case of Misleading the Court?


A yoga teacher who claims she still suffers neck and shoulder pain after her car was rear-ended in a traffic...

St. Catharines Boston Pizza Faces Liquor Licence Suspension After Fatal Crash Involving Intoxicated Patrons

World

12 Oct, 2024

St. Catharines Boston Pizza Faces Liquor Licence Suspension After Fatal Crash Involving Intoxicated Patrons


A Boston Pizza in St. Catharines could have its liquor licence suspended for 60 days after allegedly intoxicated patrons were...

Brazil's New Star: Igor Jesus Emerges From the Shadows, Scoring on Debut in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

World

11 Oct, 2024

Brazil's New Star: Igor Jesus Emerges From the Shadows, Scoring on Debut in Crucial World Cup Qualifier


Brazil's spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is anything but secure. The five-time World Cup winners currently sit in...

Hurricane Milton's Aftermath: Florida Braces for Another Potential Tropical Storm, Nadine

World

11 Oct, 2024

Hurricane Milton's Aftermath: Florida Braces for Another Potential Tropical Storm, Nadine


As Hurricane Milton continues to move away from Florida and Georgia, many residents in the impacted areas are keeping a...

World Mental Health Day 2024: Workplace Wellbeing Takes Center Stage

World

10 Oct, 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024: Workplace Wellbeing Takes Center Stage


World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, is a crucial moment for raising awareness about mental health issues...

Rafael Nadal Retires: 'King of Clay' Ends Career After 22 Grand Slam Titles

World

10 Oct, 2024

Rafael Nadal Retires: 'King of Clay' Ends Career After 22 Grand Slam Titles


Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will...

Florida Power Outages Surge as Hurricane Milton Battered the State: Real-Time Updates and Interactive Maps

World

10 Oct, 2024

Florida Power Outages Surge as Hurricane Milton Battered the State: Real-Time Updates and Interactive Maps


Hurricane Milton slammed into the Sunshine State, leaving tens of thousands of Florida residents without power. Many Florida energy companies...

Pregnant Woman Given Lift Across Flooded River by Digger During Labor

World

10 Oct, 2024

Pregnant Woman Given Lift Across Flooded River by Digger During Labor


A pregnant woman and her husband had to resort to desperate measures after their village was cut off from the...

Las Vegas Bids Farewell to Tropicana Casino with a Spectacular Implosion: Watch Live!

World

9 Oct, 2024

Las Vegas Bids Farewell to Tropicana Casino with a Spectacular Implosion: Watch Live!


Las Vegas, a city known for its extravagant spectacles, witnessed a dramatic goodbye to the Tropicana, a legendary casino that...

EU Votes to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Germany's Influence in Brussels Under Scrutiny?

World

9 Oct, 2024

EU Votes to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Germany's Influence in Brussels Under Scrutiny?


Last Friday, EU countries agreed to impose definitive tariffs on imports of electric cars from China, a move with far-reaching...

New Zealand Universities Slide Down World Rankings: Auckland Falls Out of Top 150

World

9 Oct, 2024

New Zealand Universities Slide Down World Rankings: Auckland Falls Out of Top 150


New Zealand’s top universities have dropped in new world rankings, as a sector group acknowledges there’s work to do to...

Tributes Pour In for 'Beautiful' Young Model Who Died Suddenly at Home

World

8 Oct, 2024

Tributes Pour In for 'Beautiful' Young Model Who Died Suddenly at Home


Tributes have poured in for a 'beautiful' young model who died suddenly at her home last week. Andreja Siaucilaite, 20,...

West Bengal’s New Anti-Rape Bill: Populist Pandering or Real Reform?

World

8 Oct, 2024

West Bengal’s New Anti-Rape Bill: Populist Pandering or Real Reform?


Nationwide protests against the brutal killing of a 31-year-old medical student on August 9 in Kolkata echoed our collective anguish...

Rwanda Starts Marburg Virus Vaccine Trials as Outbreak Kills 12

World

7 Oct, 2024

Rwanda Starts Marburg Virus Vaccine Trials as Outbreak Kills 12


Rwanda is facing its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly contagious and often deadly hemorrhagic fever. The outbreak,...

Leading Derry Republican Faces Trial for Dissident Republican Parade

World

7 Oct, 2024

Leading Derry Republican Faces Trial for Dissident Republican Parade


Leading Derry republican Thomas Ashe Mellon has been returned for trial to the Crown Court on two charges linked to...

Beirut Under Siege: Israel's Bombing Campaign Intensifies, Leaving Lebanon in Ruins

World

7 Oct, 2024

Beirut Under Siege: Israel's Bombing Campaign Intensifies, Leaving Lebanon in Ruins


The city of Beirut has been under relentless bombardment by Israeli forces, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in...

Keir Starmer's Downing Street Drama: Sue Gray Resigns, Morgan McSweeney Takes Over

World

6 Oct, 2024

Keir Starmer's Downing Street Drama: Sue Gray Resigns, Morgan McSweeney Takes Over


Keir Starmer has not yet reached the 100-day mark but already he has lost his Chief of Staff. This afternoon,...

Texas Issues Blue Alert for Man Suspected of Shooting Police Chief: $10,000 Reward Offered

World

5 Oct, 2024

Texas Issues Blue Alert for Man Suspected of Shooting Police Chief: $10,000 Reward Offered


If your smartphone went off early Friday morning, you have Seth Altman and Hall County to blame. Texas authorities issued...

Michel Blanc, the Beloved French Actor Known for 'Les Bronzés,' Has Died at 72

World

4 Oct, 2024

Michel Blanc, the Beloved French Actor Known for 'Les Bronzés,' Has Died at 72


Il était, pour des générations de Français, Jean-Claude Dusse, un « Bronzé » coincé sur un téléphérique, l’image de la...

Fact Check: Is Pete Buttigieg Actually HIV-Positive?  A Parody Account Spreads False Claims

World

4 Oct, 2024

Fact Check: Is Pete Buttigieg Actually HIV-Positive? A Parody Account Spreads False Claims


It’s not always what it seems. A tweet spreading a false claim about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s HIV status highlights...

Michelin Star Awarded to Intimate Vancouver Sushi Counter: Is It Worth the Hype?

World

4 Oct, 2024

Michelin Star Awarded to Intimate Vancouver Sushi Counter: Is It Worth the Hype?


Sushi Masuda, a five-seat sushi counter tucked inside another restaurant, is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star....

Ten Hag Under Fire: Can Manchester United Survive Another Crunch Week?

World

3 Oct, 2024

Ten Hag Under Fire: Can Manchester United Survive Another Crunch Week?


The pressure is on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as his misfiring side travel to Porto for this UEFA...

Manchester United's European Woes Continue: Can They Bounce Back Against Porto?

World

3 Oct, 2024

Manchester United's European Woes Continue: Can They Bounce Back Against Porto?


The pressure is mounting on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as his misfiring side travel to Porto for this...

UK Hands Back Chagos Islands to Mauritius After Decades of Dispute, But Keeps Military Base

World

3 Oct, 2024

UK Hands Back Chagos Islands to Mauritius After Decades of Dispute, But Keeps Military Base


The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the...

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox Accused of Bullying, 20 Staff Quit in Three Years

World

3 Oct, 2024

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox Accused of Bullying, 20 Staff Quit in Three Years


Greens senator Dorinda Cox is facing allegations of alleged workplace misconduct, including bullying, with a wave of staffers reportedly quitting...

Silage Testing: The Key to Success in Winter Housing for Cattle

World

3 Oct, 2024

Silage Testing: The Key to Success in Winter Housing for Cattle


Stemming from poor quality silage and inadequate feeding programmes, the winter period often marks a period of underperformance on dairy-beef...

Tim Walz's Stance on Government-Run Healthcare: A Look Back at His 2018 Gubernatorial Debate

World

2 Oct, 2024

Tim Walz's Stance on Government-Run Healthcare: A Look Back at His 2018 Gubernatorial Debate


Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who is currently running to be the next vice president of the United States, once...

Synagogues Embrace Inclusivity: Making High Holy Days Accessible for All

World

2 Oct, 2024

Synagogues Embrace Inclusivity: Making High Holy Days Accessible for All


For many years, I struggled to attend synagogue because the only option was in-person participation, which posed significant challenges,” says...

Vance Refuses to Acknowledge Trump Lost 2020 Election in Damning Debate Moment

World

2 Oct, 2024

Vance Refuses to Acknowledge Trump Lost 2020 Election in Damning Debate Moment


The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was something that’s become increasingly rare...

Vance Refuses to Acknowledge Trump Lost 2020 Election: A Damning Non-Answer at the VP Debate

World

2 Oct, 2024

Vance Refuses to Acknowledge Trump Lost 2020 Election: A Damning Non-Answer at the VP Debate


The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was something that’s become increasingly rare...

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