Month: February 2023

Read More The measure, which is set to go into effect in May, is an attempt to appease residents in the neighborhood, which attracts millions of tourists each year. (Image credit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) The measure, which is set to go into effect in May, is an attempt to appease residents in the neighborhood, which…

Read MoreOglala Sioux Tribe has argued the Bureau of Indian Affairs and officials have failed to uphold treaty responsibilities.Oglala Sioux Tribe has argued the Bureau of Indian Affairs and officials have failed to uphold treaty responsibilities.

Read More White House says latest object discovered in US airspace the size of a ‘small car’ White House says latest object discovered in US airspace the size of a ‘small car’

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Read More Ukraine has long feared a new offensive by Russian troops ahead of the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion on 24 February Ukraine has long feared a new offensive by Russian troops ahead of the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion on 24 February

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Read More Though it looks glamorous, the life of a professional cheerleader for the NFL or NBA is often demanding, dangerous and demeaning. Holly Baxter reports on the experiences of the lowest-paid people on the field Though it looks glamorous, the life of a professional cheerleader for the NFL or NBA is often demanding, dangerous…

Read MoreThe raid comes several weeks after Pence and his legal team turned over classified documents to the FBI.The raid comes several weeks after Pence and his legal team turned over classified documents to the FBI.

Read More Paul Ansell says family going through ‘unprecedented hell’ as search widens for missing woman The partner of missing Nicola Bulley says he is “100% convinced” she is not in the River Wyre. Bulley has been missing for 14 days and a specialist underwater team searching the river suspended the operation on Wednesday after…

Read More Oscar-winning filmmaker died on Friday at a London hospital after a short illness, said his family Film director Hugh Hudson, who directed best picture Oscar winner Chariots Of Fire, has died aged 86 following a short illness. A statement released on behalf of his family said: “Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father,…

Read More Ms Bedingfield, who previously announced – and retracted – plans to resign last year, will be replaced by Ben LaBolt Ms Bedingfield, who previously announced – and retracted – plans to resign last year, will be replaced by Ben LaBolt

Read More While SARS-CoV-2 has dominated headlines for the past few years, other viruses have been simmering in the background. And with most of COVID-19’s infection control measures (like mask-wearing, isolation, and physical distancing) now gone in the U.S., those viruses are starting to roar back again. The U.S. has already seen spikes in RSV…

Read More Thirty-six-year-old Cesar Santana was arrested in the death of Luz Hernandez, 33, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on Tuesday Thirty-six-year-old Cesar Santana was arrested in the death of Luz Hernandez, 33, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on Tuesday

Read MoreThe recent set of allegations have raised questions about the tycoon’s meteoric rise and the role of regulators.The recent set of allegations have raised questions about the tycoon’s meteoric rise and the role of regulators.

Read More The US owes the world an explanation on the sabotage of the Russian gas pipelines, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry says The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday that Washington owed the world an explanation, following the publication of journalist Seymour Hersh’s report, claiming the US was behind the September 2022 attack on the…

Read More If you want to get to the moon, you need a mega rocket. NASA’s got one, in the form of the Space Launch System (SLS), a 32-story monster with a record setting 4 million kg (8.8 million lbs.) of thrust. The rocket launched on its maiden voyage in November, placing an uncrewed Orion…

Read More Russell ‘Rusty’ Yates was at work when his then-wife Andrea Yates drowned their five children, all under the age of seven, in 2001 Russell ‘Rusty’ Yates was at work when his then-wife Andrea Yates drowned their five children, all under the age of seven, in 2001

Read MoreWill the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?

Read More Attendance rates remain lower than before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, research finds A third of 15-year-olds have been persistently absent from classrooms in England during the current school year, according to research that shows absence rates remain stubbornly higher than before the coronavirus pandemic. The analysis of attendance rates at more…

Read More NEW YORK, Feb 10 (IPS) – The opioid addiction crisis in the United States is an acute public health emergency and a profound threat to national security – which is caused by the over-prescription, misuse, illegal production, and criminal trafficking and sale of opioid pharmaceutical drugs to Americans. It is estimated that over…

Read More BRATISLAVA, Feb 10 (IPS) – As plans are announced to set up an international centre in The Hague to prosecute war crimes committed in Ukraine, groups involved in documenting them say there must be a fundamental change in how the world reacts to war atrocities. Read the full story, “New Approach to Atrocities…

Read MoreThousands of people face evictions as government plans to clear settlements located in the temple complex.Thousands of people face evictions as government plans to clear settlements located in the temple complex.

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Read More Rescue teams say death tolls will continue to rise if UN does not speed up ‘overly cautious’ delivery of aid into rebel-held region Turkey and Syria earthquake – latest news updates Pressure is mounting on the UN to provide urgent support to north-western Syria, which is yet to receive meaningful aid five days…

Read More Former vice-president issued by subpoena by Jack Smith, the special counsel in charge of the January 6 investigation Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Pence faces limited options on how to respond to a subpoena issued in relation to January 6 but may evoke executive privilege, experts…

Read More Pro-western Natalia Gavrilita quits as Russian ambassador summoned over apparent violation of airspace Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Moldova’s pro-western government has resigned after 18 months in power after a series of economic and political crises that have engulfed the country in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The prime minister,…

Read MoreCameroonian authorities said restrictions were imposed due to ‘high risk of importation’ of the unidentified illness.Cameroonian authorities said restrictions were imposed due to ‘high risk of importation’ of the unidentified illness.

Read MoreBrazil’s government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles.Brazil’s government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles.

Read More Third week of testimony drawing to close for Alex Murdaugh at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina Third week of testimony drawing to close for Alex Murdaugh at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina

Read MoreWhile Moldova confirmed a Ukrainian claim that Russian missiles violated its airspace, Romania issues a firm denial.While Moldova confirmed a Ukrainian claim that Russian missiles violated its airspace, Romania issues a firm denial.

Read More Images capture extent of devastation and destruction left behind by deadly earthquake Images capture extent of devastation and destruction left behind by deadly earthquake

Read More Romania has rejected claims by Ukraine that a Kalibr projectile crossed its airspace Ukraine’s top military official has accused Russia of launching two missiles at a target in his nation and over the territories of NATO member Romania as well as over Moldova’s. Bucharest and Chisinau have said there was airspace violation in…

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Read More Exclusive: Estranged parent, 67, suggests account of neglect, drinking and abuse by stepfather probably aimed at reducing rape sentence The mother of the rapist Metropolitan police officer David Carrick has said it is possible he overplayed his childhood trauma to reduce his sentence. Carrick, 48, pleaded guilty to 85 serious offences including 48…

Read More Police search Marc Tarabella’s safe deposit box and offices as part of anti-corruption investigation A second MEP has been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into alleged bribery, corruption and money laundering at the European parliament. Marc Tarabella of Belgium was taken in for questioning after police arrived at his home at…