Mackenzie Thomas

1 week ago | gazette.com | Mackenzie Thomas

A number of notable Democrats have taken to acting out in recent months to protest the "tyranny" of President Donald Trump and his policy agenda. Most of them have focused on voicing opposition to Trump's immigration policies and have been confrontational in their efforts to resist them, often resulting in clashes with federal officials and law enforcement that ultimately lead to their arrest or detainment and thrust them into the spotlight.

1 week ago | faw.cymru | Mackenzie Thomas

As Cymru head coach Rhian Wilkinson climbed the slopes of Yr Wyddfa, preparing to announce her WEURO 2025 squad, she frequently paused – not only to take in the breathtaking landscape but to reflect on a historic journey that has already transformed Welsh football. Since taking charge in February 2024, Wilkinson has led Cymru on an extraordinary journey, guiding the team to its first-ever qualification for a major international tournament.

1 week ago | faw.cymru | Mackenzie Thomas

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is proud to once again stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community as it joins Pride Cymru 2025, marking the event’s 26th year in the heart of Cardiff. Through its celebrations, the FAW remains committed to championing inclusion, representation, and belonging across all levels of Welsh football. On Saturday 21 June, FAW staff members and their families will proudly join the Pride Cymru march through Cardiff donning retro Cymru kits and rainbow bucket hats.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Mackenzie Thomas

As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, speculation is rising about whether the Iranians will close the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical to the world's oil production. Two ocean tankers crashed into each other and burst into flames near the strait early Tuesday morning amid reports of electronic interference caused by Israel and Iran launching missiles at each other over the past few days.

1 week ago | gazette.com | Mackenzie Thomas

The shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses took place over the weekend as the latest act of political violence in the United States. A gunman impersonating a police officer shot and killed Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Saturday morning at their home after wounding Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in a similar incident. The shooting comes amid an increase in political violence in recent years.