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Century 21 department store to reopen in lower Manhattan after COVID closures, bankruptcy
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 22:13
Big Apple bargain shoppers, rejoice. Century 21, the discount department store chain thrown into financial ruin after COVID-19 shutdowns, will return to New York City next spring, the company announced Tuesday.
Man arrested after three-year-old boy killed by dog in Rochdale
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 15:09
Police say 48-year-old handed himself in after death of Daniel John Twigg on Sunday afternoon A man has been arrested after a three-year-old boy was killed by a dog at a farm property in Greater Manchester. Daniel John T...
Plight of Afghan judges in spotlight as court hears UK asylum challenge
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 14:50
Three judicial reviews of Afghans who face 'real risk to life' could force wholesale Home Office rethink Alleged inconsistencies in the way the UK Home Office and Foreign Office process asylum applications from vulnerabl...
Russian Atrocities Prompt Bipartisan Push to Expand U.S. War Crimes Law
The New York Times - 17 May 2022 03:32
A bill being drafted in the Senate would allow U.S. courts to try war crimes cases even if neither the perpetrators nor the victims are American.
Ukrainian speaks out after Russian troops buried him alive
CNN - 17 May 2022 04:57
CNN's Melissa Bell speaks with a Ukrainian who, along with his brothers, was beaten, shot and buried by Russian soldiers.
Mayor Wu: No plans right now to bring back mask mandate amid increase in COVID-19 cases
Boston - 17 May 2022 20:25
"We're watching the numbers very carefully." The post Mayor Wu: No plans right now to bring back mask mandate amid increase in COVID-19 cases appeared first on Boston.com.
Tax filings reveal how BLM co-founder spent charity funds
New York Post - 17 May 2022 15:22
More than $37 million was spent by the foundation on grants, real estate, and charter on private flights, tax documents seen by The Post show.
North Korea reports another fever surge amid COVID-19 crisis
ABC News - 17 May 2022 05:04
North Korea reported another large jump in illnesses believed to be COVID-19 and encouraged good health habits as an outbreak spreads through its unvaccinated population
Biden Administration Lifting Some Trump-Era Restrictions on Cuba
The New York Times - 17 May 2022 04:20
The changes include an expansion of flights to the country and the restarting of a family reunification program.
Buffalo gunman was just getting started; planned racist attacks in other parts of city
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 02:27
The rampaging teen behind a hate mongering massacre at a Buffalo supermarket was just getting started, and had plans to take his anti-Black attack to other parts of the city, authorities said on Monday.
Taliban dissolves Afghanistan's human rights commission as 'unnecessary'
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 01:57
Four other government departments scrapped as cash-strapped regime faces $500m budget deficit Taliban authorities in Afghanistan dissolved five key departments of the former US-backed government, including the country's ...
The 'new face' of the anti-abortion movement
CNN - 17 May 2022 00:47
Following the leak of the SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, CNN's Elle Reeves talks to anti-abortion activists in Missouri who are working to limit abortions in the state.
House Intel panel to hold first open UFO hearing in decades
New York Post - 17 May 2022 15:16
The House subcommittee will kick off the two-hour public hearing on "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" -- the official term for UFOs -- shortly after 9 a.m.
Migrant workers 'exploited and beaten' on UK fishing boats
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 15:04
Report tells of 20-hour shifts for £3.50 an hour, racism and sexual abuse under cover of transit visa loophole A third of migrant workers on UK fishing vessels work 20-hour shifts, and 35% report regular physical violen...
Gunman allegedly stayed inside California church for hours before opening fire
New York Post - 17 May 2022 14:53
A letter claimed that accused gunman David Chou, 68, spent hours at the place of worship Sunday, before chaining the doors shut and opening fire.
Biden offering additional 8 free COVID-19 tests to public
ABC News - 17 May 2022 14:37
The government website for requesting free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is accepting a third round of orders
North Korea on brink of Covid-19 catastrophe, say experts
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 14:35
Number to have fallen ill reportedly at almost 1.5 million as country grapples with what it calls 'fever' North Korea stands on the brink of a Covid-19 catastrophe unless swift action is taken to provide vaccines and dru...
Eagles of Death Metal band testifies about Bataclan attack
ABC News - 17 May 2022 14:11
Performers from California rock band Eagles of Death Metal are testifying in a Paris court about the night Islamic State extremists stormed their concert at the Bataclan theater
Protesters at Palestinian funeral clash with Israeli police, dozens injured
Fox News - 17 May 2022 14:03
Israeli police clashed with protesters and mourners at a funeral in Jerusalem on Monday night.
New Zealand banks predict 20% drop in house prices over next year
The Guardian - 17 May 2022 04:55
Economists say tighter credit conditions, higher mortgage rates and increased housing supply behind sinking prices New Zealand's house prices are on track to drop by up to 20% in the next year - the biggest drop since th...
Ban on protests in front of homes signed by Gov. DeSantis
ABC News - 17 May 2022 04:51
People who protest in front of private residences in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis
It's 'Bruising' day for Johnny Depp, Heard releases troubling photos
New York Post - 17 May 2022 04:34
"This is my face after Johnny threw a phone at it," Heard, testified about the aftermath of the alleged brawl with Depp.