The intersection of purity culture and anti-Asian racism is familiar to many Asian American Christian women, who say there’s long been a connection between the two among white, conservative Christians. But recently, they say, there’s been more public scrutiny of how purity culture disproportionately blames women of color after law […]
Daily Archives: May 16, 2021
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JERUSALEM — Twenty-seven days before the first rocket was fired from Gaza this week, a squad of Israeli police officers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, brushed the Palestinian attendants aside and strode across its vast limestone courtyard. Then they cut the cables to the loudspeakers that broadcast prayers to […]
A shark sighting has forced organisers to put the World Surf League event at Western Australia’s Rottnest Island on hold. Veteran wildcard Taj Burrow was competing in a three-man elimination heat on Monday against Jack Freestone and American Griffin Colapinto when the shark was spotted. Organisers are monitoring the situation […]
And we have a new Miss Universe! After more than a year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Miss Universe competition was finally held on May 16 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. It was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, […]
On an average day, about a dozen new games are released on Steam. And while we think that’s a good thing, it can be understandably hard to keep up with. Potentially exciting gems are sure to be lost in the deluge of new things to play unless you sort through […]
Scottish Bagpiper at Glen Coe, Scotland (c) wikimedia/Diliff Q: I would like to fly from Luton to Scotland in June. Will I need to take a Covid test? The short answer is yes, please, if possible. But this is voluntary, and it’s not a requirement. This is because the Scottish […]
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Cruise Norway’s fjords with TV’s Hairy Bikers By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 11:33 BST, 16 May 2021 With their sheer cliffs, stunning waterfalls and spectacular landscapes – and wildlife including puffins and seals – Norway’s fjords […]
The unnamed assailant was fatally shot by the officers during the incident, and the injuries to all four officers appear to be non-life-threatening, Birmingham Police Spokesperson Rod Mauldin said. Birmingham Police initially received a call at approximately 6:30 a.m local time about a shooting in a park. Officers arrived to […]