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CNN tells New Year anchors to lay off the booze
CNN tells New Year anchors to lay off the booze
by  AFP

Cable news giant CNN has told its celebrity presenters they need to cut back the on-air boozing this New Year's Eve, with bosses seemingly determined to make their broadcast a more sober affair. "During the meeting, Licht told employees he felt on-camera drinking eroded the credibility of CNN personnel and damaged the 'respectability' they may enjoy among viewers," Variety reported. hg/bgs

Republicans seize control of US House, Congress split: projections
Republicans seize control of US House, Congress split: projections
by  AFP

Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President Joe Biden's agenda for the final two years of his term –- and leaving power in Congress split.

Russia turns to 'terror' campaign after Ukraine failures: top US general
Russia turns to 'terror' campaign after Ukraine failures: top US general
by  AFP

Russia has resorted to a "campaign of terror" targeting Ukraine's civilian population after failing to achieve the strategic, operational and tactical objectives of its invasion, the top US general said Wednesday. Russia is "imposing a campaign of terror, a campaign of maximum suffering on the Ukrainian civilian population in order to defeat Ukrainian morale," he said.

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