Biden allies Pelosi, Clooney raise fresh doubts about his re-election chance
Washington DC/Dallas, US Reuters US President Joe Biden faced fresh doubts on Wednesday about his re-election chances from two heavyweights who may influence other Democratic lawmakers and financial donors: Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney. Biden must decide quickly whether to stay in the 2024 White House race, former House Speaker Pelosi, a longtime Biden ally, […]
Amy Grant, ‘queen of Christian pop’, feted at Kennedy Center Honours
United States RNS The Kennedy Center Honors, on its 45th occasion, recognised singer and songwriter Amy Grant, marking the first time the top cultural distinction was given to a contemporary Christian musician. “There are stories of tenacity, stories of faith, stories of unfettered creativity and stories of endurance,” said actress and 2002 honoree Chita Rivera […]
George Clooney “saddened” over Nespresso link to child labour in Guatemala
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has said that he is “surprised and saddened” after an investigation revealed child labour at Guatemalan coffee farms linked to the Nespresso coffee he advertises. The investigation carried out by Britain’s Channel 4 News shows children working on six farms in Guatemala, one of the largest […]