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Prince Harry and Meghan in ‘Near Catastrophic’ Paparazzi Car Chase. They’re Trying to Fulfill Their Prophecy

Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:51 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘near catastrophic’ paparazzi car chase Prince Harry and Meghan claim the paparazzi engaged them in a two-hour car chase. And that it was relentless and “near catastrophic.” Prince Harry, Meghan and her mother were involved in a ‘near catastrophic car chase’ involving paparazzi, a spokesperson for the couple claimed. The incident… Read more.

Finland’s Prime Minister Divorces Husband to Party Like She’s Still 19

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Alas, it has come to this. Finland’s prime minister divorces husband Sanna Marin today announced she is divorcing her husband, Markus Raikkonen, after 19 years together. Marin and Raikkonen, both 37, share a five-year-old daughter Emma Amalia Marin and were married nearly three years ago in August 2020. But the couple, who had been together… Read more.

The Coronation of King Charles III – Princess Diana Must Be Rolling Over in Her Grave

Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The Coronation of King Charles III will play out on Saturday. Charles has decreed it shall be a more modest Coronation than his mother’s. But that’s like a billionaire buying a Bentley instead of a Rolls Royce because he wants to appear modest. Because this three-day event still promises pomp and pageantry worthy of a… Read more.

Macron’s Visit to China Is More de Gaulle-ing than Helpful

Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China was a strategic blunder. It has caused concern and consternation in the EU, US, and Ukraine. Macron said he was furthering peace and reconciliation. But he ended up fomenting war and discord. Macron’s visit to China Frankly, his visit was more about France than Ukraine. Macron was channeling the imperious Charles… Read more.

Scotland Elects Humza Yousaf SNP Leader

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:26 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Scotland elected Humza Yousaf SNP leader on Monday. In doing so, it said to England, I’ll see your Indian Sunak and raise our Pakistani Yousaf – never mind your Khan. Granted, Brexit has relegated British politics almost irrelevant on the world stage. As such, it has rendered Scottish politics even more so. Scotland elects Humza… Read more.

‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan – Predicts They’ll Split

Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:06 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan Harry and Meghan are going through a rough patch. South Park just made them an international laughing stock. It lampoons their royal hypocrisy in its current episode. Even worse, though, it predicts the end of their fairy-tale marriage. And South Park’s predictions have an uncanny way of coming true.… Read more.

Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv to Show His Support for Ukraine

Monday, February 20, 2023 at 9:03 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv To show your support for Ukraine, you must make this pilgrimage. It has become a deadly litmus test. Only this explains President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv today. Why did Biden visit Kyiv? Everyone is praising Ukrainian President Zelensky for his Churchillian bravery and leadership. No doubt Biden… Read more.

Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles Looks Like a Dithering Hamlet

Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 8:38 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Speculation is rife about whether Harry and Meghan will attend Charles’ Coronation. But this is detracting from joyful anticipation of it. It’s as if the Coronation is all about them, not him. Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles delivered a very moving first speech as king. He even made a point of wishing… Read more.

Kissinger Admits He Misjudged Russia and Its War in Ukraine

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:27 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Henry Kissinger is confessing his sins. He now admits he misjudged Russia and its war in Ukraine. But he’s still hedging his bets. So it’s not quite a “deathbed” conversion. Kissinger admits he misjudged Russia Kissinger called for negotiations at the Davos Economic Forum last year. But he said the ideal solution would be a… Read more.