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The Weekly: Public figures shouldn’t abuse platforms
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The Weekly: Public figures shouldn’t abuse platforms

Ricky Gervais shocked Hollywood at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards when he harshly criticized stars for using the award stage to project their political platforms.  “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything,” Gervais said in his opening monologue. “You know nothing about the real world.”  Public figures have the right to freedom...

US should pay respects to Qaboos: Deceased Omani sultan fostered peace between hostile adversaries
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US should pay respects to Qaboos: Deceased Omani sultan fostered peace between hostile adversaries

Iran’s antics have largely distracted everyone from the death of another more important military leader: Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said of Oman. After a slew of events, including the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iran knocking Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 out of the sky and firing missiles into Iraq, many overlooked Qaboos’...