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Seinfeld star Michael Richards ‘not looking for a comeback’ 20 years after racist outburst
Read More The 74-year-old actor says he was ‘immediately sorry’ after he shouted the N-word at Black people in a comedy club in 2006 Seinfeld actor Michael Richards has addressed the racist outburst which effectively ended his career almost 20 years ago, saying he was “immediately sorry” but that he’s “not looking for a comeback”.…
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Justice Department to Pursue Antitrust Case Against Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Read More The U.S. Justice Department and a group of states will sue Live Nation Entertainment Inc. for antitrust violations related to Ticketmaster’s unrivaled control of concert ticket sales, according to people familiar with the case. The suit is expected to be filed in the Southern District of New York Thursday, said the people who…
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Older Australians spending more across the board as young people cut back on essentials, report shows
Read More With inflation, March quarter consumption fell more than 7% for 25- to 29-year-olds, while over-65s spent 11% more on travel compared with last year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Older Australians are spending more on everything from…
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US to sue Ticketmaster owner Live Nation
Read MoreOfficials are expected to challenge the company’s business practices, the BBC’s US partner CBS News reported.Officials are expected to challenge the company’s business practices, the BBC’s US partner CBS News reported.
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Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists find
Read MoreTogether with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.Together with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.
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China announces ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president
Read More Taiwan’s military said its forces were on alert and it was confident it could protect the island in response to the actions of the PLA China has announced the immediate start of two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan, as “punishment” for what it called the “separatist acts” of holding an election and…
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Charlie Colin, founding member of Train, dies aged 58 after slipping in shower
Read More Musician – the band’s bassist during its most successful period – was house sitting for a friend in Belgium Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the US pop-rock band Train, best known for their hits Drops of Jupiter and Meet Virginia, has died aged 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed her brother’s…
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Italian museum recreates Tanzanian butterfly forest to raise awareness on biodiversity research
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China sending Russia ‘lethal aid’ for Ukraine war, UK defence secretary says, in split with US
Read More Grant Shapps cites US and British intelligence as basis for claim, but US national security adviser says there has been no sign yet of direct transfer of weapons See all our Ukraine war coverage China is sending “lethal aid” to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain’s defence secretary, Grant Shapps,…
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China starts ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan
Read MoreThe military manoeuvres come three days after William Lai was sworn in as Taiwan’s president.The military manoeuvres come three days after William Lai was sworn in as Taiwan’s president.
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Five people dead and at least 35 injured as tornadoes rip through Iowa
Read More Obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars were seen in the path of the twister about 25 miles from Greenfield Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa Tuesday, with one carving a path of destruction through the town of Greenfield, officials said. The Iowa department…
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Michigan man who had seizure on Royal Caribbean cruise forced to pay $2500 bill before evacuating
Read More Vincent Wasney returned home from cruise in thousands of dollars of medical debt Vincent Wasney returned home from cruise in thousands of dollars of medical debt
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818
Read MoreAs the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments.
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After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom
Read MoreSeoul is undertaking reforms to counter the so-called ‘Korea discount’ dragging down the valuations of its firms.Seoul is undertaking reforms to counter the so-called ‘Korea discount’ dragging down the valuations of its firms.
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US threatens to ‘take action’ against NATO applicant
Read More Western officials claim that Georgia’s crackdown on foreign influence “undermines democracy” The US is “looking hard” into how it can punish Georgia over the so-called ‘foreign agents’ bill, recently passed by lawmakers in Tbilisi, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. Georgia’s Transparency of Foreign Influence Act would…
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‘Drunk’ cops and armored vehicles nearly crashing: Damning report details ‘utter chaos’ at Maine mass shooting
Read More A new report described how officers rushed to secure the scene following initial reports of the attack, but were at risk of doing more harm than good A new report described how officers rushed to secure the scene following initial reports of the attack, but were at risk of doing more harm than…
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Your Dogs Can Now Fly in Luxury With a New Airline Just for Them
Read More A new airline will take its first flight Thursday—with dogs as its passengers. BARK, a company that sells dog food and toys, announced in April that it was launching a new aviation experience for dogs, called BARK Air. The airline will allow pets to travel with their owners as their plus ones in…
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Haiti health system on verge of collapse, UN says
Read MoreUnicef says six out of 10 hospitals in Haiti are barely operational, putting millions of children at risk.Unicef says six out of 10 hospitals in Haiti are barely operational, putting millions of children at risk.
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US has more daily pot smokers than alcohol drinkers
Read More A new study has shown that marijuana has overtaken liquor in terms of the number of regular users Marijuana use has become so mainstream in the US that the number of Americans who smoke the drug on a daily basis has surpassed the number who consume liquor with the same frequency, a new…
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Second-grade teacher arrested for keeping drugs in classroom and being high on school property
Read More Police found that a teacher had drugs inside her classroom after another staff member suspected she was under the influence Police found that a teacher had drugs inside her classroom after another staff member suspected she was under the influence
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A woman was buried alive in a shallow grave. Then her estranged husband forged notes in her name
Read More Sandra Pagniano was bound, gagged and buried alive by her husband in the middle of their bitter divorce Sandra Pagniano was bound, gagged and buried alive by her husband in the middle of their bitter divorce
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Proposed Sign for Morgan Wallen’s New Bar Rejected by Nashville Council Decrying His Behavior
Read More Nashville, Tenn. — Nashville councilmembers have rejected plans for a glowing sign to be erected at Morgan Wallen’s new bar along the city’s neon-lit strip of honky tonks, citing his use of a racial slur that caused controversy in 2021 and recent criminal charges accusing the country star of throwing a chair off…
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China starts military drills around the self-governed island of Taiwan
Read MoreThis is a breaking news story. More details to follow.This is a breaking news story. More details to follow.
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Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, accused of ‘massive’ fraud, set to testify at US trial
Read More Lawyers for founder of software firm Autonomy, charged over $11bn Hewlett-Packard deal, suggest they may move for mistrial The British entrepreneur Mike Lynch is expected to take the stand in a San Francisco federal courthouse on Thursday as a key witness in his own criminal fraud trial, which began in March. US authorities…
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Justice Samuel Alito ‘hung another Jan 6 flag outside his second home’
Read More The ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag, which was carried by rioters at the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol in 2021, was seen flying outside a property belonging to Mr Alito in New Jersey on multiple occasions over the summer of 2023 The ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag, which was carried by rioters at…
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Without measles immunisation ‘little spot fire’ outbreaks may become harder to control, experts warn
Read More People urged to check they are fully immunised after NSW and Victorian health authorities alert to three separate cases of virus in May Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians are being urged to check they are fully…
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Hostage families share disturbing video of Israeli soldiers being abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7
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Germany would ‘abide’ by Netanyahu arrest warrant
Read More Berlin has confirmed it would follow the International Criminal Court rulings over alleged war crimes in Gaza German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government has made clear that it would cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) if proposed arrest warrants are issued against Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes against the Palestinians. Speaking at…
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Norway, Spain and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Read MoreNorway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond with fury, calling it a “reward for terrorism.” Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.Norway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Second human case of bird flu detected in Michigan dairy worker
Read More A second human case of bird flu has been detected in a Michigan dairy worker as federal health officials ramp up the supply of anti-virals and vaccines. A second human case of bird flu has been detected in a Michigan dairy worker as federal health officials ramp up the supply of anti-virals and…
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The Pact for the Future Must Include the Unique Needs of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Persons
Read More WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, US, May 22 (IPS) – This month, non-governmental actors from across the world recently convened in Nairobi for the UN Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future to demand that their issues are prioritized in the Pact for the Future – which is envisaged to…
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UCLA Police Chief Reassigned Following Criticism Over Campus Demonstrations
Read More LOS ANGELES — The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment. Chief John Thomas was temporarily reassigned Tuesday “pending an examination of our security processes,” said Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor…
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Biden welcomes Kenya’s leader as US under pressure in Africa
Read MoreKenya’s William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.Kenya’s William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.
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The Mexican state where candidates are gunned down as they push for votes
Read MorePoliticians are shocked by an even more violent campaign than usual, particularly in Guerrero state.Politicians are shocked by an even more violent campaign than usual, particularly in Guerrero state.
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Scarlett Johansson’s AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley’s bad old days
Read MoreA clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.
