Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney and Arsenal hero Patrick Vieira to be inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

WAYNE ROONEY and Patrick Vieira are being inducted into the Premier League’s Hall of Fame. The pair will become the first players to be part of the Class of 2022 and a shortlist of 25 other retired stars will be announced this afternoon. A public vote will open and, from that shortlist, six more former Read more about Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney and Arsenal hero Patrick Vieira to be inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame[…]

Heartbroken West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko says he cannot focus on football as he faces up to horrors of war in Ukraine

HEARTBROKEN Andriy Yarmolenko admits he cannot focus on football as he faces up to the horrors of the war in Ukraine. The   West   Ham ace has started playing again after being given compassionate leave as he desperately tried to keep his family and friends safe from danger. But in a harrowing interview, the frightened Ukrainian forward, Read more about Heartbroken West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko says he cannot focus on football as he faces up to horrors of war in Ukraine[…]

Gareth Bale one of THREE Wales stars wrapped in cotton wool to be ready for massive World Cup play-off with Austria

GARETH BALE is one of three Wales big-hitters being nursed ahead of Thursday’s World Cup date with destiny. The Dragons captain took part in training on Tuesday in a major boost before the play-off semi- final tie with Austria in Cardiff. But Bale, as well as Aaron Ramsey and Ethan Ampadu, had their workload carefully Read more about Gareth Bale one of THREE Wales stars wrapped in cotton wool to be ready for massive World Cup play-off with Austria[…]

Raheem Sterling unfairly judged on his goals but he’s a winger, says Man City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips

RAHEEM STERLING got the royal seal of approval on Tuesday — now England fans should start treating him like a king. Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Sterling is underappreciated by supporters because he is unfairly judged against world-class strikers, when he is actually a winger. Manchester City star Sterling spent time with Prince William in the Caribbean Read more about Raheem Sterling unfairly judged on his goals but he’s a winger, says Man City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips[…]

The other infectious diseases spreading in the shadow of the pandemic

In recent decades, the world has made dramatic progress in lowering the number of deaths from infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, and polio. But as campaigns are paused or cut back and as people miss routine care due to the coronavirus pandemic, these illnesses are getting a rare opportunity to come roaring back. A Read more about The other infectious diseases spreading in the shadow of the pandemic[…]

As Biden’s immigration policy faces scrutiny, the DHS chief says the border is “closed”

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas repeatedly argued on Sunday that the United States’ border with Mexico is “closed,” amid a marked increase in immigrant arrivals, particularly of unaccompanied minors. Reports emerged Sunday that the administration has at least 15,500 unaccompanied minors in custody — 10,500 in the care of the Department of Health and Human Read more about As Biden’s immigration policy faces scrutiny, the DHS chief says the border is “closed”[…]

A 6,000-year-dormant Icelandic volcano just erupted — and it’s awesome

After months of earthquakes, a long-dormant volcano in the southwest of Iceland erupted on Friday night, leading to dramatic videos and splendid red skies near the country’s capital city. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the eruption near Mount Fagradalsfjall, about 20 miles southwest of Reykjavik, took place at 8:45 pm. Though considered small, the Read more about A 6,000-year-dormant Icelandic volcano just erupted — and it’s awesome[…]

Why progressives are lining up against new criminal penalties for domestic terrorism

As lawmakers consider how to prevent future violence in the vein of January’s attack on the US Capitol, the debate has largely turned on one point: whether the US should create a new criminal law penalizing acts of domestic terrorism. There are existing federal laws that criminalize domestic terrorism. The Patriot Act, which was enacted Read more about Why progressives are lining up against new criminal penalties for domestic terrorism[…]

Don’t expect the US and China to be friendly anytime soon

If the first meeting between the Biden administration and Chinese officials last week underscored anything, it’s that the US and China are unlikely to be friendly in the years to come. The two sides’ views of how the world should run are diametrically opposed — and competition more than cooperation will guide how Washington and Read more about Don’t expect the US and China to be friendly anytime soon[…]

North Korea tested missiles again. It’s not as scary as it sounds.

North Korea tested its first missiles since President Joe Biden took office, launching two short-range projectiles last weekend off the country’s west coast and into the adjoining Yellow Sea. But you won’t find the Biden administration threatening “fire and fury” any time soon. In fact, two senior US officials waved off suggestions that the test Read more about North Korea tested missiles again. It’s not as scary as it sounds.[…]