Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing

File photo of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at a convention in Athlone, central Ireland on March 24, 2024, after becoming de facto prime minister-in-waiting. Harris took over following the shock resignation of predecessor Leo Varadkar. Paul Faith | Afp | Getty Images Ireland’s main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly … Read more

Canada Prime Minister Trudeau visits Florida to meet with Trump amid tariff threat

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a press conference about the Royal Mounted Police’s investigation into “violent criminal activity in Canada with connections to India”, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 14, 2024.  Blair Gable | Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s Florida resort on Friday to meet … Read more

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city, Aleppo

Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive launched by insurgents Wednesday, as thousands … Read more

In-N-Out turned burgers into a cult fave bringing in $2 billion a year

The yellow arrow and palm trees may not be as globally recognizable as McDonald’s golden arches, but California-based burger chain In-N-Out Burger has still managed to amass a cult following with its “animal-style” fries and double-double burgers. Founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder as a single drive-through hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, California, … Read more