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Int'l Business Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Democratic Senator Under Fire for 'Disappointing' Vote to Make Trump-Pardoned Charles Kushner an Ambassador: 'I'm Furious'
Sen. Cory Booker is facing intense criticism after becoming the only Democrat to support the confirmation of Charles Kushner—who served prison time and was pardoned by President Donald Trump—as U.S. ambassador to France. Kushner, a New Jersey real estate mogul and father of Trump adviser Jared Kushner, was convicted in 2005 on multiple federal charges, including tax evasion and witness tampering. He served two years in prison before receiving a full presidential pardon from Trump in December 2020. Despite his criminal history, Trump nominated Kushner for the prestigious diplomatic post earlier this year, Huffpost reported. The Senate confirmed Kushner's appointment in a 51-45 vote. While Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski broke ranks to oppose the nomination, Booker's decision to cross the aisle and vote in favor of Kushner drew sharp backlash online. Social media users expressed disbelief and frustration, questioning why Booker would support a Trump-pardoned felon with a history of targeting federal witnesses. The move is already sparking political fallout, especially among progressive and anti-Trump Democrats who once saw Booker as a reliable voice of opposition. Online, social media users call the move "disappointing" with others expressing anger, saying, "I'm furious" about Booker's decision. "I'm going to need Cory Booker to set aside 26 hours to deliver a senate floor speech explaining why he voted to confirm a literal convicted felon to a diplomatic post," one user said, referring to the senator's record-breaking speech made earlier this year. AFP Booker, who has yet to issue a public explanation, is being accused by critics of prioritizing personal ties over principle—reportedly stemming from his longstanding friendship with the Kushner family. The senator's vote may have short-term diplomatic implications, but the long-term political cost could be steeper. As Democrats prepare for midterm primaries and broader accountability over Trump-era alignments, Booker's support for Kushner is likely to resurface as a campaign issue. Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
U.S. tourist in Rome impaled on metal spike at Colosseum
An American on vacation in Rome is reportedly recovering after climbing a fence at the ruins of the Colosseum, falling and being impaled on a metal spike in front of other horrified tourists, according to multiple media outlets. The incident, according to the Italian news outlet Day Italian News, unfolded at around 5 p.m. on May 2, with shocked witnesses immediately calling for help. The 47-year-old man, who has yet to be identified, reportedly took the spike to the lower back, screamed in pain and passed out, Huffpost reported. He 'remained stuck in a painful and dramatic position' while first responders were enroute, witnesses told the Italian outlet. After assessing the situation, paramedics gave the man a sedative while they worked to pull him off the spike, which took about 20 minutes, Day Italian reported. Medical personnel worked to contain the bleeding at the scene and then rushed the man to Rome's San Giovanni Hospital for emergency surgery for the deep wound. Gunman shoots 2 people at packed California campground, turns gun on self The man was reportedly in stable condition after the surgery, which required more than 80 stitches, though it is unclear if there was any permanent damage done to his spine. It is unclear why the American, who currently lives in Tawain and was visiting Italy with family and friends, climbed the fence in the first place. Some reports suggest he was trying to take a selfie or attempting to get a better view of the world-famous tourist attraction or, as Day Italian News reported, 'it is assumed he simply wanted to get closer to the monument. Police in Rome opened an investigation into the incident and have since questioned the man. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Buzz Feed
09-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
I've Tried ALL The Trending Water Bottles — Here's Why I Chose This Old-School Bottle
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. This thing has me drinking more water than truly any bottle or cup I've ever had. For years now, I have had an issue drinking enough water. Working remotely, with no formalized lunch or coworkers drinking water around me, I often go hours, if not whole days, without H2O. The older I get, however, the less subtle my body is when it's dehydrated. The headaches and muscle cramps have been enough to make me try anything to make me drink my frickin' water. Recently, I resorted to buying the 'It Girl' drinking vessel from my high school years, the ever-faithful CamelBak. Like most of us, I have tried nearly every beverage container in my attempt to consume my daily eight cups. I have glass bottles and metal bottles, big ones and small ones, cute ones and sporty ones, and bottles I never use but cannot give away. I have trendy water bottles that are giant and metal and promise to keep your beverage icy cold for hours on end. And on a normal workday, I find I drink less water when I have a giant 40-ounce bottle staring me in the face. Griffin Wynne / Huffpost When working at home, I've learned I prefer a smaller bottle that's plastic. It's comfortable to keep in my lap, encourages me to drink the whole thing, and keeps my water cool but not frigid (which I don't want anyway). On a recent trip to my hometown, I thought a lot about my teen years and suddenly remembered the popularity of the Camelbak. I vividly remember the cool girls carrying them in the hallways and biting on the straw head during class. Like today's Stanley, they were as much of a fashion accessory as they were a functional container for water — and it occurred to me this might be the water bottle I've been looking for. Clicking on Amazon, I saw those very same bottles for sale in an array of gorgeous colors. I don't know how much these bottles cost in 2009, but in 2024, the price (around $12) was right. After much deliberation, I went for the light blue-green shade called 'Coastal' — it looked like sea glass and made me happy when I pictured drinking out of it. Through therapy, I've learned the power of gifting yourself both superfluous and significant things that you may have wanted as a kid. Though a CamelBak was never on the top of my wishlist, it was certainly symbolic of being in some 'in crowd' I never felt I was in. All that aside, this thing has me drinking more water than truly any bottle or cup I've ever had. Try it out for yourself.
