Claire Anderson

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Literacy Partners Gala raises $1.18M to support adult reading programs across US

2 weeks ago | themirror.com | Claire Anderson

Literacy Partners' 2025 Gala brought together cultural icons and civic leaders at Chelsea Piers to celebrate the life-changing power of literacy and honor champions of education, storytelling, and truth. Beneath the of the Hudson River skyline, some of the most influential names in literature, media, and science gathered at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers for the 2025 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner, hosted by Literacy Partners.
Greta Thunberg 'kidnapped' by Israeli forces as Gaza Freedom Flotilla intercepted

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Claire Anderson

Israeli forces stopped a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists early Monday and diverted it to Israel, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. "The 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel," the Foreign Ministry said in a social media post.
Bernie Sanders' eight-word verdict on Trump's decision to deploy National Guard

2 weeks ago | irishstar.com | Claire Anderson

The National Guard was deployed to quell protests involving thousands of people in Los Angeles Donald Trump has been accused of steering the US towards authoritarianism after he called in the National Guard to suppress protests involving thousands over his immigration policies. The turmoil erupted on the third day of demonstrations against Trump's immigration stance, with about 300 federal troops' arrival sparking fear and anger among some residents.
Civil war panic as National Guard floods LA and martial law fears loom

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Claire Anderson

Tear gas was fired at protesters in Los Angeles on Sunday when some demonstrators moved close to National Guard troops and shouted insults at them, hours after President Donald Trump's extraordinary deployment of the military over the objections of the governor and mayor.
Colombian presidential candidate shot in Bogota and in critical condition

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Claire Anderson

Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year, was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said. His conservative Democratic Center party released a statement calling it "an unacceptable act of violence." The attack took place in a park in the Fontibon neighborhood when armed assailants shot him from behind, said the right-wing Democratic Center, which was the party of former President Alvaro Uribe.
British Airways bans cabin crew from sharing photos in popular destinations

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Milo Boyd |Claire Anderson

British Airways Airbus A380 flight BA54 from Johannesburg to London was diverted to Barcelona due to a medical emergency. The plane landed at 07:30 a.m. and took off for London at 10:24 a.m., on 07th November 2022. (Photo by JoanValls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)British Airways employees have been prohibited from sharing photos during layovers at popular destinations, according to recent reports.
One dead and five injured in horror nighttime shooting

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Claire Anderson

Five people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting just after 8.30pm A mass shooting in Toronto's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood left one man dead and five with gunshot wounds. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she is "disturbed" by the shooting and her office is in contact with police. "I want to thank the first responders - Toronto Police, Fire and Paramedic services for your work on a very busy and challenging scene," Chow said.
Donald and Melania's hearfelt 34-word statement after Biden's cancer diagnosis

1 month ago | the-express.com | Claire Anderson |Brigid Brown

Prostate cancers are given a score called a Gleason score that measures, on a scale of 1 to 10, how the cancerous cells look compared with normal cells. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive. When prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it often spreads to the bones. Metastasized cancer is much harder to treat than localized cancer because it can be hard for drugs to reach all the tumors and completely root out the disease.
Trump and Melania send message to Biden after 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis

1 month ago | irishstar.com | Claire Anderson

The President has issued a statement following Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Donald Trump has issued a statement after Joe Biden announced he has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden 's recent medical diagnosis.
What kind of cancer does Joe Biden have after 'aggressive' disease spreads to bones

1 month ago | the-express.com | Claire Anderson |Mataeo Smith |Brigid Brown

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday. Biden sought medical attention last week due to urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was discovered. He received a prostate cancer diagnosis on Friday, with the cancer cells having metastasized to the bone. "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," his office stated.