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U.S. Temporarily Bans Avocados From Mexico, Citing Threat
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 22:42
The move is a blow to the Mexican state of Michoacán, which exports roughly $3 billion worth of the fruit annually.
Connecticut socialite mom admits to secretly filming minors in her mansion
New York Post - 15 Feb 2022 04:14
A voyeuristic Connecticut socialite, Hadley Palmer, pleaded guilty to secretly recording three people, including a child, in a sexual situation in her multi-million dollar Greenwich mansion.
Influencer Polina Strelets fighting for life after jet ski accident in Bali
New York Post - 15 Feb 2022 15:29
Polina Strelets, of Saint Petersburg, has been hospitalized in Indonesia since her accident on Jan. 20, when she suffered a double leg fracture and injuries to the base of her spine.
Cambridge man arrested for reportedly breaking into home and holding man at gunpoint
Boston - 15 Feb 2022 06:59
The suspect allegedly was attempting to get the victim to pay back a debt. The post Cambridge man arrested for reportedly breaking into home and holding man at gunpoint appeared first on Boston.com.
Donald Trump, Canada, Valentine's Day: Your Monday Evening Briefing
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 00:29
Here's what you need to know at the end of the day.
American Airlines passenger facing federal charges for allegedly attempting to open plane door mid-flight
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2022 22:00
An American Airlines passenger who tried to open the plane door midair appeared to be suffering paranoid delusions, telling flight attendants people were chasing him before grabbing a roll of plastic silverware and attem...
Trump's accounting firm resigns, says his financial disclosures no longer reliable
ABC News - 15 Feb 2022 06:00
Former President Trump's accounting firm cut ties with Trump last week, saying his financial disclosures from 2011-2020 can no longer be relied upon.
N.Y.C. Fires 1,430 Workers Over Vaccine Mandate
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 03:50
The figure is likely the largest mass termination of U.S. municipal employees in response to a Covid vaccine mandate.
More than 45K NYC retirees want Mayor Adams to reconsider new Medicare plan before April 1 deadline
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2022 01:55
Despite the financial penalty, 45,646 retirees have declined the Advantage plan in favor of staying on Senior Care, according to data provided to the Daily News by City Hall.
Ex-Marine sentenced to 210 years for raping, beating Cambodian children
New York Post - 15 Feb 2022 04:14
Micheal Joseph Pepe, a retired US Marine captain from California, was found guilty of sexually abusing girls as young as 9 years old in Cambodia.
1 dead, 8 sick after champagne spiked with ecstasy at German bar
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2022 02:40When 'Freedom' Means the Right to Destroy
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 02:00
Anti-vaccine economic vandalism and the right-wingers who love it.
Olympic Women's Figure Skating Short Program Proceeds Under Shadow of Russian Doping Controversy
Time - 15 Feb 2022 17:34
The event continued as planned, despite the fact that no medals might be awarded
A World Away From Ukraine, Russia Is Courting Latin America
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 12:00
The Ukraine crisis has revived a struggle over Latin America between the U.S. and Russia, as Vladimir V. Putin seeks greater influence in the region.
Middle school students caught on camera chasing, beating coach
IBTimes - 15 Feb 2022 09:31
The assault left the teacher recovering from a broken arm.
US urges Americans in Belarus to leave 'immediately' amid Russian threat
ABC News - 15 Feb 2022 05:56
The U.S. State department issued a new warning urging Americans in Belarus to leave "immediately" amid Russian military buildup.
'Deeply worried' UN chief says time to defuse Ukraine crisis
Eyewitness News - 15 Feb 2022 05:34
Guterres called on all parties to respect the UN Charter and refrain from 'the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state'.
Ilya Lichtenstein Held in Bitcoin Case While Heather Morgan Is Given Bail
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 04:45
A judge appeared more concerned by the flight risk posed by Ilya Lichtenstein than by his wife, Heather Morgan, in a case accusing them of a sweeping scheme to launder stolen cryptocurrency.
Court Filing Started a Furor in Right-Wing Outlets, but Their Narrative Is Off Track
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 04:32
The latest alarmist claims about spying on Trump appeared to be flawed, but the explanation is byzantine -- underlining the challenge for journalists in deciding what merits coverage.
Justin Trudeau Invokes Rare Emergency Act to Quell Protests
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 04:17
"We cannot and will not allow illegal and dangerous activities to continue," Canada's prime minister said in a speech to the nation.
With domestic violence up in Chicago, Mayor Lightfoot increases support for victims
Chicago Tribune - 15 Feb 2022 03:51
Support includes emergency financial aid, rapid-rehousing and legal helps for victims.
Japan's Economy Surged in the Brief Window Before Omicron
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2022 03:06
Consumers came out in droves as the virus nearly disappeared in the fourth quarter of 2021, but the advent of the new variant makes another contraction likely.