Although frequently confused, a "lectern" and a "podium" are not the same. "Podium" begins with "pod," which is Greek for "foot"; a presenter stands on the podium, and places their notes on the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whenever the president travels, a special bullet-resistant lectern called the “blue goose," or its smaller cousin “the falcon,” is in tow. Lately, President Joe Biden is rendering ...

BRITISH Soap Awards viewers were left in hysterics this evening over the placement of Victoria Derbyshire’s microphones. The journalist appeared during the live show to present the award for Best ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A verbal argument between a gas station clerk and a customer escalated into an exchange of gunfire in Southfield. Read full article: Clerk, customer argument escalates into shooting at Southfield gas ...