Mac Hackett
News
Police Officer Suspended After Being Filmed Kneeling On a Black Man's Neck In London
The handcuffed suspect can repeatedly be heard shouting "Get off my neck."
Mac Hackett
7.18.20
Coronavirus
EU Leaders Meet for Tense Summit Over €750 Billion Coronavirus Recovery Fund
With weeks of disagreements to work through, Luxembourg's Prime Minister said he's brought a spare shirt with him in case an extra day of deliberations is needed.
Mac Hackett
7.17.20
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew's Website Taken Down Amid Controversy Over Ghislaine Maxwell Friendship
The Duke of York's personal website was quietly removed this week, and now automatically links to the official page of the Royal Family.
Mac Hackett
7.16.20
Economy
How the Rich Just Keep On Getting Richer
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the world economy, billionaire families are making just as much money as ever.
Mac Hackett
7.16.20
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Sculpture Removed from Site of Slave Trader Statue
The sculpture, by artist Marc Quinn, had temporarily replaced the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol, England.
Mac Hackett
7.16.20
Black Lives Matter
Slaver Statue Replaced with Sculpture of Black Lives Matter Protester
The sculpture was created and installed by London-based artist Marc Quinn. In response, Bristol's Mayor has said, "The future of the plinth and what is installed on it must be decided by the people of Bristol."
Mac Hackett
7.15.20
Coronavirus
British Tourists On a Post-Lockdown Holiday Caused Chaos in Magaluf
"Total chaos. Hundreds of sons of bitches from Great Britain. No face masks on, jumping on top of cars, drunk, drinking alcohol in the street."
Mac Hackett
7.14.20
Coronavirus
A Baby Was Infected with Coronavirus While in the Womb
The boy, born in a French hospital, has since made a full recovery.
Mac Hackett
7.14.20
israel
Israeli Police Clashed with Anti-Netanyahu Protesters in Jerusalem
The Israeli Prime Minister is facing criticism over alleged corruption and his government's mishandling of the coronavirus crisis.
Mac Hackett
7.13.20
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Could Lead to Brain Damage, Scientists Warn
Researchers have found 43 cases where coronavirus patients suffered strokes, nerve damage and other brain injuries.
Mac Hackett
7.8.20
Coronavirus
Three Pubs Closed After Guests Test Positive for Coronavirus
While each venue was enforcing government guidelines, other pub workers have warned of flaws in the advice.
Mac Hackett
7.7.20
Black Lives Matter
Man Arrested Over the Toppling of Slaver Statue in Bristol
The news comes as various British institutions seek to distance themselves from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mac Hackett
7.2.20
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