Month: February 2024

Read MoreNPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist and author Steve Coll about his new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, The CIA, and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq.NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist and author Steve Coll about his new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, The CIA, and the Origins…

Read MoreKarl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, targeted the musician after being cut out of a drug deal.Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, targeted the musician after being cut out of a drug deal.

Read More Blackpool South’s Scott Benton had suggested to undercover reporters he would be willing to break lobbying rules for money Rishi Sunak is braced for another byelection after former the Tory MP Scott Benton was suspended from the Commons for 35 days over his role in a lobbying sting. MPs approved the suspension of…

Read MoreThe emir of Qatar has spoken of “a race against time” to secure hostage releases as part of diplomatic efforts for a cease-fire in GazaThe emir of Qatar has spoken of “a race against time” to secure hostage releases as part of diplomatic efforts for a cease-fire in Gaza

Read More The US leader has made another gaffe on a late night talk show US President Joe Biden took his campaign message to a TV audience on Monday evening, but mistakenly dated his 2024 agenda to four years ago. Biden was the ‘surprise’ guest on NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’, the show once…

Read More US spies have raised alarms about “inexperienced loyalists” threatening their jobs Former US President Donald Trump is “likely” to launch sweeping reforms of the US intelligence community if he is re-elected in November, prompting concerns from the agencies that once baselessly accused him of ties to Russia. Politico interviewed 18 intelligence officials –…

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Read More How much your burger costs you might soon depend on when you’re hungry. In a recent earnings call, Wendy’s, the second-largest fast food joint in the U.S., shared that it will soon begin piloting a “dynamic pricing” model, in which prices will fluctuate throughout the day depending on demand. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In an…

Read MoreHenry Ford’s utopian city, nestled in the rainforest, reflects an ongoing legacy of deforestation from agribusiness.Henry Ford’s utopian city, nestled in the rainforest, reflects an ongoing legacy of deforestation from agribusiness.

Read MoreRalph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police said.Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police said.

Read More The footage shows people, including children, running from gunfire as officers ran toward the gunshots The footage shows people, including children, running from gunfire as officers ran toward the gunshots

Read MoreBenjamin Netanyahu says a ground offensive is vital to eliminating Hamas.Benjamin Netanyahu says a ground offensive is vital to eliminating Hamas.

Read MoreU.S. President Joe Biden hints at a potential ceasefire in Gaza, revealing Israel’s conditional agreement to halt its offensive during Ramadan in exchange for hostage releases by Hamas.U.S. President Joe Biden hints at a potential ceasefire in Gaza, revealing Israel’s conditional agreement to halt its offensive during Ramadan in exchange for hostage releases by…

Read More Exclusive: Native Hawaiian midwives say new law criminalizes Indigenous birthing customs and will deal blow to maternal health Six midwives and three patients sued the state of Hawaii on Tuesday after the government last year prohibited birth workers without a specific midwifery license from providing maternal healthcare. The lawsuit, filed today by the…

Read More The prime minister holds evening media conference to spruik passing of reforms through Senate. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the day in Canberra and beyond. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be…

Read More Suspect Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the US unlawfully in 2022 Suspect Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the US unlawfully in 2022

Read More The affidavits also accuse the 26-year-old of dragging the student’s body to where she was found The affidavits also accuse the 26-year-old of dragging the student’s body to where she was found

Read More“I go around the world to tell about my mom. So maybe someone in the U.S. can hear me and help find her,” said 13-year-old Sasha Radchuck.”I go around the world to tell about my mom. So maybe someone in the U.S. can hear me and help find her,” said 13-year-old Sasha Radchuck.

Read MoreIsraelis are divided over the war and their opinions of the government, resulting in a low turnout and higher tensions.Israelis are divided over the war and their opinions of the government, resulting in a low turnout and higher tensions.

Read More Proposed legislation would crack down on diesel-powered liners by requiring them to connect to city’s power grid when docked Efforts to regulate how cruise ships operate in New York City waterways have locals speaking out about the negative effects the vessels have had on their communities – and their health. More than 200…

Read More Tory suspended over comments continues to refuse ruling out defecting to Reform UK Lee Anderson has insisted he did nothing wrong in saying Sadiq Khan was under the control of Islamists, claiming he had received overwhelming support from the public and MPs over comments which lost him the Conservative whip. In his first…

Read More JUBA, Feb 27 (IPS) – Female genital mutilation (FGM) stands as one of the most egregious violations of human rights, particularly affecting women and girls worldwide. However, when conflict and forced displacement enter the equation, the horrors of FGM are exacerbated, creating a dire situation that demands urgent attention and action. Where instability…

Read More A lawyer who represented the late opposition politician Alexei Navalny and accompanied Navalny‘s mother last week as she appealed to authorities for the return of his body was arrested on Tuesday in Moscow, Russian news media said. A lawyer who represented the late opposition politician Alexei Navalny and accompanied Navalny‘s mother last week…

Read MoreRepublicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.

Read More Kyiv unlikely to be able to mount fresh counteroffensive until late summer at very earliest, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin Ukraine is expected to remain short of ammunition and on the back foot in its war with Russia for several months until the west agrees further steps to support Kyiv, the head of…

Read MoreBodycam video from Lakewood Church shooting released; Massive donation provides free tuition at Bronx medical schoolBodycam video from Lakewood Church shooting released; Massive donation provides free tuition at Bronx medical school

Read More It will copy the strategy used by ticket and ride-sharing companies It will copy the strategy used by ticket and ride-sharing companies

Read MoreSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Read MoreThe swift rebuttal comes after Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion deployment of troops cannot be excluded.The swift rebuttal comes after Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion deployment of troops cannot be excluded.

Read More Malcolm Turnbull said he was concerned for world security should Trump regain the White House Malcolm Turnbull said he was concerned for world security should Trump regain the White House

Read More NEW YORK, Feb 27 (IPS) – With its current cash crisis, UN’s leadership is finding itself in a helpless situation both politically and financially. The UN’s credibility has reached rock bottom. Read the full story, “Abusive Use of Veto Power Against Global Public Opinion — Why?”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK, Feb 27…

Read More Abyssinian artefact taken during 1868 battle is latest in appeal for restitution of ‘wrongfully acquired’ colonial-era items The Ethiopian government has called the auction of a looted colonial-era shield “inappropriate and immoral” as it attempts to stop its sale this week and prevent it from disappearing into a private collection. The Anderson &…

Read More Nathan Wade’s former law partner will return to the witness stand Nathan Wade’s former law partner will return to the witness stand

Read More “It’s about how old your ideas are. Look, I mean, this is a guy who wants to take us back” “It’s about how old your ideas are. Look, I mean, this is a guy who wants to take us back”