Recep Karaca
Recep Karaca is a highly experienced journalist specializing in global politics and economics. With a career spanning over 12 years, Recep has reported on key international events, from trade negotiations to geopolitical conflicts. His deep understanding of cross-cultural issues and fluency in multiple languages make his analyses insightful and widely respected. In his free time, Recep enjoys exploring world literature and practicing martial arts. Expertise: Global politics, international trade, Middle Eastern affairs. Education: Master’s in International Relations, George Washington University.
Bill Cosby won’t face a barrage of accusers at his trial
A Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Cosby. However, the actor still still faces criminal charges in Pennsylvania. The...
Shootout win keeps Rangers hot
CaptionCloseTorontoMika Zibanejad scored the shootout winner and the New York Rangers continued a strong February with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs...
There's a clematis for every gardener: Real Dirt | Toronto Star
There is, alas, an awful lot of snobbery in gardening — and it’s most obvious in the way we pronounce the name of one...
Video surfaces of Bill Maher defending adult sex with minors as comedian celebrates Yiannopoulos...
Comedian Bill Maher felt proud of himself after the downfall of former Breitbart editor and alt-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos.Last Friday, Yiannopoulos appeared on Real...
Toronto musicians make Wolfe Island fest happen with weekend show | Toronto Star
A Wolfe Island Music Festival fundraiser in Toronto? What gives?We’re handy, that’s all. Trust us when we say you could mount a Wolfe Island...
Champion curlers give data analysis a shot | Toronto Star
ST. CATHARINES, ONT.—The coach of Rachel Homan’s curling team is a clinical psychology student who believes in the power of numbers.When Ontario is on...
Netflix aiming to reinvent reality TV | Toronto Star
On an elaborate set in Southern California, just hours from Netflix Inc.’s headquarters, mixed martial artist Anderson Silva and comedian Rafinha Bastos cheer as two...
Democracy depends on confidential sources: Public Editor | Toronto Star
It would be ideal if every person who has something important – and largely, secret — to reveal to the public through the media...
Wet weather stalls Sonoma County home sales
When Sonoma County real estate brokers talk about the dampening effect on January homes sales, they mean it literally.Existing single-family home sales here declined...
Supporting arts for our sake
The National Endowment of the Arts is under attack — again. The foes are the same tired cast of characters who have assaulted the...
Friday’s Letters to the Editor
Translating TrumpEDITOR: I think we could all benefit from a Trump-English Dictionary. It would be simple to create. Just reverse everything he says. “Senate...
Google spinoff Waymo accuses Uber of self-driving car theft
Waymo, a self-driving car company founded by Google, is colliding with ride-hailing service Uber in a court battle revolving around allegations of betrayal, high-tech...
Tom Gunlock, former state school board president, leaves board
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State school board member Tom Gunlock, who had been a leader of the board for the...
Private Montessori school being built near Lake Nona
Developer Garito & Company, along with M.E. Construction, are underway building Nona Park Montessori School at 9186 Dowden Road. Rabits & Romano designed the...
Three women fight, man fires gun: Cleveland Heights police blotter
Weapon fired, East Overlook Road: At 9:20 p.m. Feb. 20, police were called to the scene of a fight....
As CMS sees new walkouts, can schools find balance between free speech and disruption?
As immigration-related protests roiled Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools again Friday, district leaders, principals and teachers are struggling with the balance between free speech and unsafe disruption.At...
Press corps protests White House briefing that excluded some media outlets
The group that represents journalists who cover the White House on Friday protested the exclusion of some news outlets from an on-the-record briefing...
Judge: Trump saying ‘traitor’ Bergdahl ‘should be shot’ does not taint his court case
A military judge on Friday rejected defense claims that U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl cannot get a fair trial after Donald Trump, when he...
Don’t watch the Oscars, Nikki Haley’s great start & other notable comments
From the Right: Trump Dumps DC Bladder BossinessFor all Franklin Roosevelt’s expansions of the powers of the presidency, says Christian Schneider at USA Today,...
Baltimore lawmakers push reform plan for city community college
State lawmakers are pushing to reform Baltimore City Community College, which has been beset by declining enrollment and a diminished reputation.A bill introduced by...
Devils shouldn’t risk trading future for faint playoff prospect
Here’s the thing about parity — it makes bad teams think they’re not that bad.There is an obvious example right here in New Jersey,...
Hit-and-run driver gets 3 years in prison, faces deportation
NEWARK -- The man who struck and killed a Verona artist and longtime business owner was sentenced to three years...
What do Trump’s immigration orders mean for N.J.? Lawmakers hear from immigrants
TRENTON -- A state oversight panel on Friday heard testimony from undocumented immigrants and their allies concerned about their uncertain future...
Truancy still a nagging problem in local schools
CaptionCloseMuch to the surprise of some students and parents, the decriminalization of truancy does not include a free pass to skip class.While truants no...
Wife of man killed in doable hate crime shooting speaks out
The wife of an Indian man killed in a possible hate crime shooting in Kansas spoke out currently, describing her husband as a...
Getting From At-Home to On-the-Job, Even Now
When a mothers’ group huddled on Laurie Witt’s screened porch last summer over sandwiches and iced tea, they wanted more than leisurely chit-chat....
Why Bosses Should Stop Thinking of ‘A Players,’ ‘B Players’ and ‘C Players’
It is something we all do: We meet people and put them into a category. They’re sharp, they’re slow. They’re liberal, they’re conservative. They’re...
How Couples Can Resolve Their Biggest Fights Over Money
Money is one of the biggest sources of marital discord—and it can be one of the toughest to resolve.That’s because when couples argue about...
Ask yourself, are you ‘the matter out of place?’: Mallick | Toronto Star
Health Canada is considering banning smoking in apartments and condos. I’m surprised it took this long. Ending smoking has been a hard road for...
Long-serving mayor of Markham Donald Cousens dead at 78 | Toronto Star
Markham is mourning the loss of former mayor Donald Cousens, praised by his peers for being a kind and dedicated leader.He died in hospital...
RCMP on Parliament Hill want fingerprints, background checks on reporters | Toronto Star
OTTAWA—Journalists who want access to Parliament Hill may soon have to undergo fingerprinting and criminal background checks by the RCMP.The move, revealed Friday, has...
Juice* writer boycotts Justin Bieber’s Instagram
Justin Bieber. Over the past few years, he’s provided me with great irony and outrage and eye-rolling and expletives — mainly via his Instagram...
Shred Fest features all kinds of 'shredding'
Like a definition from the dictionary, Hillsborough County will provide multiple meanings of the word "shred" at Shred Fest 2017 on Saturday (March 4)...
'Rebuilt' Steinbrenner Field welcomes fans
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C'mon, 'Hard Knocks,' give us drama, dysfunction and the Browns
No one wants to be on HBO's Hard Knocks. No one.It's one of the coolest shows on television. The behind-the-scenes, all-access, really real, ground-breaking...
Suit your needs at these beach boutiques<br /><br />
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