Kanter wore shoes in Friday’s game between the Celtics and Lakers that depicted Lebron James bowing down and having a crown placed on his head by Chinese dictator Xi Jinping. Kanter also posted a picture of the shoes on Twitter where he essentially accused the outspoken James of only virtue-signaling with his social-justice campaign.
A Palestinian associated with the Islamic terrorist group Hamas was killed by Israeli police officers after he shot five people, leaving one dead and four injured, in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Over the weekend, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), communicated with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai during a video chat that reportedly lasted 30 minutes. It was the first time Peng has been heard of or seen by anyone outside of China in 20 days, since she accused a Chinese official of sexual assault.
Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and promised to release all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup, although large crowds took to the streets to reject any deal involving the army.
Monday marks the deadline for all federal employees to receive at least one of the COVID-19 vaccines or risk losing employment. This comes as on Friday the CDC signed off on booster shots for both Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines, following approval from the FDA earlier in the day.
Several big upsets dominated the landscape of the NFL over the weekend, while some disturbing off-the-field footage involving a former running back was released.
A Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., became the scene of unthinkable tragedy on Sunday when the driver of an SUV appeared to deliberately plow through the crowd, leaving five dead and dozens more injured. According to police, one person is in custody for the incident, as reported by Reuters.
Britain’s interior minister Priti Patel on Friday said she had banned the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a move that brings the UK’s stance on Gaza’s rulers in line with the United States and the European Union.
An accidental gunshot caused panic on Saturday afternoon in the screening area of a major Georgia airport, resulting in three reported injuries.
A judge in New York has ordered the New York Times to refrain from publishing an article about noted conservative activist group Project Veritas.
