A Texas cop Ashley Gonzales, has been dismissed by the Houston Police Department over her offensive and racist tirades in a viral social media video. The HPD in a statement released said it “holds every officer to the highest standards of integrity and conduct and will not waver in upholding this expectation.” This is coming after the department internal investigation into the alleged racist rant targeting “black people” posted on social media. Gonzalez is accused of making multiple racial remarks in the social media post, proclaiming she “hates black people” and threatening to arrest any “black person” if they were...
Why A Bitter Political Feud Has Left A Former Zambian President Unburied 10 Months After His Death
A feud over his funeral has meant the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu still hasn’t been buried nearly a year after he died in a South African hospital. Lungu’s family wanted to bury him in South Africa because of his bitter political rivalry with current Zambian leader Hakainde Hichilema. But the Zambian government has gone to court to win custody of Lungu’s remains so that it can repatriate them for a state funeral. A new twist in the monthslong drama came Wednesday when the Zambian government said it took custody of the body with the assistance of South...
Tottenham’s Survival Fight Puts Senesi Transfer on Hold
Marcos Senesi has reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential summer move. The 28 year old centre back has committed to joining Spurs on a free transfer, but only if the club secures its place in the Premier League for next season. While personal terms are understood to be settled, no formal contract has been signed. The situation remains conditional, placing significant importance on Tottenham’s fight for survival in the closing stages of the campaign. Spurs currently sit 18th in the table with 31 points, just two points adrift of safety. West Ham United occupy the...
Davies Committed To Bayern Future Amid Transfer Speculation
Alphonso Davies has no intention of leaving FC Bayern Munich, according to reports from Sky Sports, despite ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the defender. Bayern Munich are not actively placing Davies on the market or offering him to clubs through intermediaries. The club’s position remains firm, with no desire to part ways with one of their most valuable players under normal circumstances. However, Bayern could be open to discussions if an extraordinary offer is presented. Davies is among the top earners at the club, with a salary package that can reach approximately €20 million gross per year including bonuses. His current...
Maresca Emerges As Leading Candidate To Replace Guardiola At Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is now free to join any club following his departure from Chelsea FC, opening the door to a potential high profile move. Among the clubs closely monitoring the situation is Manchester City, who are reportedly considering the Italian as a key option should Pep Guardiola step down. There is a growing expectation that Guardiola could leave Manchester City this summer, prompting internal discussions about succession plans. Maresca has quickly emerged as one of the leading candidates due to his coaching pedigree and previous ties to the club’s football philosophy. Reports from talkSPORT indicate that while Maresca is contractually...
Trump Berates A Journalist Who Ask If He Would Use A Nuclear Weapon Against Iran
REPORTER: Would you use a nuclear weapon against Iran? PRESIDENT TRUMP: “No. Why would a stupid question like that be asked? “Why would l use a nuclear weapon when we’ve totally decimated Iran without it? A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody.”
US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Intel To Win $400K Polymarket Bet On Maduro Raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket, the federal prosecutor’s office in New York said. He has been charged by the Justice Department with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government...
Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Prison Term For South Korea’s Yoon For Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
South Korean prosecutors Friday requested a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations he deliberately tried to escalate tensions with North Korea in 2024 by ordering drone flights over Pyongyang as he sought to create justifiable conditions for martial law at home. Yoon is charged with benefiting an adversary and abusing his powers, which are among a long list of indictments against the conservative former leader over his short-lived imposition of martial law in South Korea in December 2024. The request came in the closing stages of a trial at the Seoul Central District Court, where...