Month: August 2024

Read More The case is a ‘a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions,’ the accused murderer’s lawyer said The case is a ‘a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions,’ the accused murderer’s lawyer said

Read More Study shows average platform has four times the level of pollution exposure deemed safe by EPA New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, with Black and Hispanic commuters exposed to higher levels of pollution, a new study shows. New York University researchers found that the average subway platform had four…

Read MoreSecurity measures at the singer’s gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.Security measures at the singer’s gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

Read More Even those who are concerned about climate crisis were influenced by false claims, showing how ‘insidious’ repetition is, researcher says Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Repeating false and sceptical claims about climate science makes them seem more credible – including to people who accept the…

Read More Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight. (Image credit: Sarah Stier) Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final.…

Read More Hundreds of servicemen and women are ready in the UK to be deployed to the region at short notice as fears for an all-out war grow Hundreds of servicemen and women are ready in the UK to be deployed to the region at short notice as fears for an all-out war grow

Read More D’Vontaye Mitchell’s June 30 death in Milwaukee was caused by ‘restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine’, according to medical examiner D’Vontaye Mitchell’s June 30 death in Milwaukee was caused by ‘restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine’, according to medical examiner

Read MoreThe agency’s chief called for a ceasefire and “total freedom of movement” so the vaccine programme can be rolled out.The agency’s chief called for a ceasefire and “total freedom of movement” so the vaccine programme can be rolled out.

Read More Shops close early, with more than 100 rallies planned to take place across country UK riots live – latest updates Businesses have boarded up, closed or plan to close early amid fears about potential violence as more than 100 far-right rallies across England were planned for Wednesday night. Employers across the country also…

Read More Some of the highest paying jobs have salaries ranging from $150,000 to $170,000 Some of the highest paying jobs have salaries ranging from $150,000 to $170,000

Read More Mette Frederiksen suffered whiplash and was ‘clearly shaken’ by incident in Copenhagen in June, court hears A man has been sentenced to four months in prison after being found guilty of attacking the Danish prime minister. The 39-year-old Polish man – who Danish authorities ruled could not be named in the media –…

Read MoreAdministrators at a middle school say black is associated with poor mental health among students.Administrators at a middle school say black is associated with poor mental health among students.

Read More Russia’s president Vladimir Putin accuses Kyiv of ‘large-scale provocation’ Russia’s president Vladimir Putin accuses Kyiv of ‘large-scale provocation’

Read More Republican nominee Donad Trump and running mate JD Vance will be trailing the Democratic ticket in several swing state visits this week Republican nominee Donad Trump and running mate JD Vance will be trailing the Democratic ticket in several swing state visits this week

Read More In February, a horrified Elizabeth Carr scrolled through headline after headline about a pause on in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in Alabama. The Alabama Supreme Court had ruled that frozen embryos have the legal rights of children, a decision that meant fertility providers could feasibly face prosecution if they destroyed one. Rather than…

Read More Home secretary was questioned by her husband on Good Morning Britain over her response to far-right riots The media regulator Ofcom has received more than 8,000 complaints after Good Morning Britain allowed the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, to be interviewed by her husband, Ed Balls. Balls, a former Labour cabinet minister and a…

Read More Three monkeys painted swinging across bridge over Brick Lane, as fans speculate over meaning of ‘London zoo’ series Banksy has revealed his third animal-themed artwork in London since Monday, this time showcasing a trio of monkeys swinging across the bridge of an east London train station. It comes as the Bristol-based artist unveiled…

Read More Pro-militia and election denying Republican will continue 20-year run as sheriff in Barry county Dar Leaf, Michigan’s ‘constitutional’ pro-militia sheriff, vies for re-election Dar Leaf, the prominent election-denying sheriff of Barry county, Michigan, and leader in the rightwing “constitutional sheriffs” movement, will win his Republican primary by a wide margin, according to unofficial…

Read More Search and rescue UTVs blasted Matthew’s favorite song, ‘The Wheels on the Bus’, in hopes of finding him Search and rescue UTVs blasted Matthew’s favorite song, ‘The Wheels on the Bus’, in hopes of finding him

Read More“People may have fears about me and my identity. Have a conversation with me.”“People may have fears about me and my identity. Have a conversation with me.”

Read More Refugees who live and own businesses in area affected by violence fear it has exposed underbelly of hostility Omar al-Garady stood on the pavement gazing at the ruins of the supermarket where his family used to buy halal chicken and rice. The windows were smashed and the walls were charred, casting an acrid…

Read More The Constitutional Court ordered dissolution of the party, which won elections last year, saying it violated the constitution by proposing to amend the law against defaming the country’s royal family. (Image credit: Chanakarn Laosarakham) The Constitutional Court ordered dissolution of the party, which won elections last year, saying it violated the constitution by…

Read MoreMilitary chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.Military chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.

Read More The Tesla CEO has previously used anti-trans rhetoric against the 20-year-old The Tesla CEO has previously used anti-trans rhetoric against the 20-year-old

Read More A toddler and his parents were three of the six to be saved from the rubble A toddler and his parents were three of the six to be saved from the rubble

Read More Bebe King, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe died after attack at dance class in Merseyside A coroner who formally opened inquests into the deaths of three young girls stabbed in the Southport knife attack has said it is “impossible to adequately articulate the devastating, lifelong effects” of what happened. Bebe King,…

Read More Andy Ogles confirmed that a search was executed on his home on Friday, following reports about his campaign finance filings Andy Ogles confirmed that a search was executed on his home on Friday, following reports about his campaign finance filings

Read More Far-right mobs have continued to threaten communities this week, with violence expected at asylum centres and law firms on Wednesday night. Keir Starmer has said he wants sentences handed out by the end of the week to those already arrested but does this leave the root causes of the violence untouched? Gaby Hinsliff…

Read More GENEVA, Aug 07 (IPS) – From 11-year-old Chinese skateboarder Zheng Haohao to 16-year-old American gymnast Hezly Rivera, several children have reached the pinnacle of world sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Read the full story, “Improving Childhood Health and Development Need Not Be an Olympian Effort”, on globalissues.org → GENEVA, Aug 07…

Read MoreMs Bush was unseated in Missouri’s first congressional district by St Louis prosecutor Wesley Bell.Ms Bush was unseated in Missouri’s first congressional district by St Louis prosecutor Wesley Bell.

Read More State has ordered books by 13 authors, 12 of them women, to be removed from every public school, classroom and library Books by Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume, Rupi Kaur and Sarah J Maas are among 13 titles that the state of Utah has ordered to be removed from all public school classrooms and…

Read More KATHMANDU, Aug 07 (IPS) – In the rural village of Khardariya in the Dang district of Nepal, access to clean water is a major issue. Villagers depend on one poorly managed well for drinking water, cleaning, and feeding livestock. Read the full story, “Water Stories: The Well Seven Families and 400 Buffaloes Rely…

Read More EXCLUSIVE: The world’s wealthiest illusionist “refuses to confront the consequences of his actions and denies all responsibility for the damage he has caused to the building and his former neighbors,” according to a Manhattan condo board. EXCLUSIVE: The world’s wealthiest illusionist “refuses to confront the consequences of his actions and denies all responsibility…

Read MoreThe U.S. captured the gold and bronze medals in both the men’s 1500-meter final and the women’s 200 meter race. The wins come as the women’s national soccer team guaranteed a seventh Olympic medal on Tuesday, pushing past Germany in the semifinal match.The U.S. captured the gold and bronze medals in both the men’s…

Read MoreThere are heightened threats of a wider war in the Middle East after a series of assassinations attributed to Israel. Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. has sent more fighter jets to the region, ahead of what could be a major retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah, its ally based in Lebanon.There are heightened…