Author: Jhon Ortho

Changing the race of a Lord of the Rings character from white to black in a collectible card game has sparked controversy online. In Magic: The Gathering, released on social media on Sunday, J.R.R. New artwork depicting Aragorn, a humanoid character in Tolkien High Fantasy, was met with both praise and outrage, with one user reacting: “I hate it so much.” Race-swapping characters have been a subject of controversy before. While advocates argue that such moves improve representation in popular works of fiction, critics argue that they are not true to the source material. The issue of race-swapping characters is…

Last week, the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California, held a reunion of veterans — former prisoners of war held captive in North Vietnam — who were hailed as heroes, a term that still makes them uncomfortable.    “As POWs, we don’t want people to respect us or call us heroes; we are not heroes,” said Lieutenant Commander Mike McGrath. “We just served our country, and we’re back with our families.” McGrath was a Navy pilot when he was shot down in Vietnam. He spent six years imprisoned in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton”, enduring brutal interrogations. “They tortured us.…

Last week, the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California, held a reunion of veterans — former prisoners of war held captive in North Vietnam — who were hailed as heroes, a term that still makes them uncomfortable. Is. “As POWs, we don’t want people to respect us or call us heroes; we are not heroes,” said Lieutenant Commander Mike McGrath. “We just served our country, and we’re back with our families.” McGrath was a Navy pilot when he was shot down in Vietnam. He spent six years imprisoned in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton”, enduring brutal interrogations. “They tortured us.…

Qualifying for Europe is a ‘phenomenal achievement’ for Brighton, while generating a net transfer expenditure of £160 million. That is the view of finance expert Kieran Maguire, who spoke exclusively to Football Insider about Brighton’s European qualification. The Seagulls are guaranteed a sixth-place finish in the Premier League this season and qualification for the 2023/24 Europa League. Brighton recorded a turnover of £174.5million in their latest 2021/22 accounts, which does not include the sale of Yves Bissouma, Mark Cukrella and Leandro Trossard. Ex-manager Graham Potter was also poached by Chelsea for a significant compensation fee of £21.5million, which would further…

Sunday, May 28, is Pentecost, commemorating the end of the Easter season and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. In Christian tradition, joy over Christ’s resurrection at Easter lasts 50 days, a South Carolina priest told Fox News Digital, noting that Pentecost “marks the end of a 50-day celebration.” The name of the holiday “literally translates to 50 days,” said Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina. “At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles and Mary in the upper room,” Fr. Kirby also said. “The Holy Spirit…

Dundee United’s relegation from the Scottish Premiership was confirmed as Motherwell secured a comeback victory. Kevin van Veen scored for a record 11th straight game to put the hosts ahead, but Jamie McGrath scored from the spot and Steven Fletcher put United in front to keep their hopes of a barely credible escape alive. However, an excellent low drive from Blair Spittal drew Motherwell level, before Max Johnson’s powerful header ended Stuart Kettlewell’s side with the win. United finished bottom of the league, conceding 70 league goals, while Motherwell ended the season comfortably in seventh place. Motherwell started the better…

On January 16, Korean media outlet Sportsdong revealed that BTS’ Jimin would be the next member of the group to make his solo debut in February this year. If confirmed, he would be the fourth member after J-Hope, Jin and RM to release his own solo work. J-Hope released his first solo album and second single overall, Jack in the Box, in July, followed by Jin’s single The Astronaut in October, which was also his official solo debut before he was drafted into the military. BTS leader RM ended the year with Indigo, his first solo album and third single…