Israel Embassy Asks Citizens To Explore Indian Beaches As Maldives Bans Entry

The post included pictures of beaches in Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa and Kerala. After the Maldives announced a ban on the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the country, the Israel Embassy in India has asked Israeli citizens to visit India and explore Indian beaches. The embassy …...Read More

Orioles' Jorge Mateo forced to leave game after bizarre accident near on-deck circle with teammate

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jorge Mateo were involved in a bizarre on-deck circle accident Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. As Mullins was getting warmed up to enter the batter’s box, Mateo reached down to grab something near his feet and was hit in the back of …...Read More

NFL legend Larry Allen 'passed away suddenly' at 52

Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen has died at age 52. The Dallas Cowboys said in a statement on Monday that Allen passed away "suddenly." "The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football …...Read More

Congo hasn't allowed US access to Americans arrested in coup attempt, embassy says

The U.S. Embassy in Congo said that Congolese authorities have not shared details or provided access to the three Americans who were accused of having a role in a recent failed coup attempt and arrested last month. Congolese authorities have declined to say whether the Americans will appear in court. …...Read More

Dozens of former Illinois youth inmates sue state over alleged sexual abuse

Dozens of former youth inmates have filed lawsuits seeking millions in damages for sexual abuse allegedly endured at Illinois detention centers. Thirteen women and 95 men filed two lawsuits against the Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice. The lawsuits contain allegations that employees at various juvenile detention …...Read More

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene

Scientists have identified the genetic basis of a disorder causing intellectual disability, affecting approximately one in 20,000 young people. The disorder is characterized by symptoms including short stature, small heads, seizures and low muscle mass. The discovery is expected to facilitate the development of a new diagnostic method, providing answers …...Read More

Swiss summit on Ukraine's peace plan approaches: here's what to know

Switzerland will host a summit on June 15-16 that aims to build broad international support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's peace proposals. Zelenskiy heavily lobbied China to attend the conference, which has moved closer to Russia and declined to attend. Russia was not invited, and has insisted the summit is …...Read More

Biden calls son Hunter's 'resilience' amid gun trial charges 'inspiring'

President Joe Biden issued a statement as his son, Hunter Biden, faces trial over federal gun charges, calling his "resilience … inspiring to us." "I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is …...Read More

Selena Gomez admits 'girls are mean,' surrounds herself with 'levelheaded people'

Selena Gomez admitted girls can be "mean" while sharing the kind of people she tries to surround herself with. The 31-year-old opened up about her friendships in an interview with Time, revealing some of her best friends are not other Hollywood stars. "It’s a cliché, but girls are mean," she …...Read More

ESPN's Stephen A Smith says some WNBA players jealous of Caitlin Clark, suggests race is component

Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of a hard foul from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter during the Indiana Fever’s close win on Saturday, and it quickly became the talk of the sports world. With Carter criticizing Clark’s game in a post on Threads, the drama bled into Monday …...Read More