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Trump appeals indefinite suspension from Facebook and Instagram
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 03:24
The ex-president submitted a "user statement" to the oversight board that the companies created to oversee bans
Texas man arrested after authorities find homemade bombs in home
New York Post - 24 Feb 2021 04:45
A Texas man has been arrested after authorities found homemade explosives in his house Tuesday morning. John Christopher Crawson, 47, was busted around 8 a.m. after investigators searched his home in Williamson County an...
Drink-driving charges against Bruce Springsteen dropped
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 19:28
Rock star 'pleased with outcome' of court hearing in which he was fined $500 for drinking alcohol in a national park Drink-driving charges made against Bruce Springsteen in November 2020 have been dropped in a New Jersey...
In the days leading up to his crash, Tiger Woods had been teaching golf to movie and sports stars
CNN - 24 Feb 2021 12:12
In the days leading up to the crash that authorities say he was lucky to survive, golf legend Tiger Woods was in his element, hosting a PGA tour event and giving golf lessons to sports stars and actors for a TV special.
California Wins Court Victory for Its Net Neutrality Law
The New York Times - 24 Feb 2021 05:04
A federal judge's ruling can allow the state to go ahead with its law while a lawsuit works its way through the courts.
'A public health crisis': Young Black men, teens made up 37% of gun homicide victims, CDC 2019 data shows
USA Today - 24 Feb 2021 04:27No charges filed against officers involved in death of Black man pinned to ground
ABC News - 24 Feb 2021 04:09
Charges will not be filed in the death of Daniel Prude, who was seen on police body camera footage being pinned to the ground with a spit bag over his head.
Oklahoma man admits to killing neighbor, eating her heart: report
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 02:57
An Oklahoma man admitted to law enforcement that he killed his neighbor and cut out her heart, investigators said.
Arizona man charged with kidnapping son, killing boy's mother dies after suicide attempt in jail
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 15:50
The Arizona man accused of kidnapping his baby son in an attack that left the boy's mother dead has died, less than a week after he attempted suicide behind bars.
Tiger Woods Injured in Serious Car Accident
The New York Times - 24 Feb 2021 04:33
The greatest golfer of his generation sustained leg injuries that, along with a back surgery in January, could raise questions about the future of his career.
Texas energy board members resign in wake of catastrophic deep-freeze power grid failure
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 04:24
Four members have resigned from the board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which oversees 90% of Texas's electricity, in the wake of devastating power outages in a deep freeze that killed dozens acro...
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over rates in pandemic
ABC News - 24 Feb 2021 04:17
Class action lawsuits were filed against 10 major auto insurance companies.
Investors say Trump properties are worthless until his name is removed
The Week - 24 Feb 2021 17:54
Former President Donald Trump may never fully recommit to his business roots. Before taking office, Trump's name was synonymous with his gaudily luxurious brand, and it was an asset. But Trump's "human brand" is no longe...
Twenty-three tonnes of cocaine seized in Europe's biggest haul
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 15:40
German and Belgian joint investigation uncovers stashes in Hamburg and Antwerp Germany and Belgium have seized 23 tonnes of cocaine in a record haul of the drug in Europe, German customs said on Wednesday. "The enormous ...
Facebook 'over-enforced' Australia news ban, admits Nick Clegg
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 15:40
Communications chief defends reversed ban, saying it is unfair to force tech firms to pay for news content Facebook "erred on the side of over-enforcement" in removing links to hundreds of non-media organisations in Aust...
Rapist John Worboys loses appeal against two life sentences
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 15:23
Black-cab driver received the additional sentences in 2019 after more victims of attacks came forward The black-cab driver John Worboys has lost his appeal against the two additional life sentences he received in 2019 wh...
How to make the perfect keema - recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect...
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 14:00
Every culture has its favourite mince dishes, and the Indian subcontinent's version is rich in flavour, velvety in texture and aromatically spiced The humble status of mince, so often the final resting place for old meat...
Nevada student's cruel social-media post making light of George Floyd's death is under investigation
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 05:16
A Nevada school district is probing an incident involving an insensitive George Floyd poster that was posted on social media.
Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail
New York Post - 24 Feb 2021 05:11
Illinois is set to become the first state to eliminate cash bail. The state’s Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a sweeping overhaul of policing and criminal justice that eliminates the system star...
Justin Trudeau says US leadership has been 'sorely missed' during first meeting with Biden
The Guardian - 24 Feb 2021 04:06
Canadian PM congratulates US president on rejoining Paris accord, saying 'it's nice when the Americans are not pulling out all the references to climate change' Justin Trudeau has praised Joe Biden for rejoining the Pari...
Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Scott Stringer for NYC mayor
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2021 04:00
"Scott has been a trusted and principled friend of the union building trades for decades," the union president said in a Tuesday statement.
Board members of Texas grid operator resign following blackouts
The Week - 24 Feb 2021 03:32
Five members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board plan on resigning Wednesday, following last week's power outages amid a brutal winter storm. All of the members live outside of Texas, as does a six...