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Pinterest executive admits platform 'not safe' when Molly Russell used it
The Guardian - 22 Sep 2022 18:49
Inquest hears teenager viewed multiple images of self-harm on Pinterest before she killed herself A senior Pinterest executive has admitted the platform was "not safe" when Molly Russell used it, after apologising over t...
Former I'm a Celebrity stars to return for all-stars series in South Africa
BBC - 22 Sep 2022 18:44
Some of the reality-TV show's former contestants will compete in an "all-stars" series next year.
How La Niña took a NSW dam from near dry to over capacity in three years - video
The Guardian - 22 Sep 2022 05:27
In 2019, Burrendong Dam in central western New South Wales was at such a risk of running dry that local councils implemented strict water use restrictions for residents in the already parched region. But in the three yea...
One-year-old dies as 11 more suspected Ebola cases identified in Uganda
CNN - 22 Sep 2022 14:04
Uganda's Ministry of Health reported another 11 suspected cases of Ebola identified in the country's Mubende district as of Tuesday. Of these, the ministry recorded one probable Ebola-related death, a one-year-old, it sa...
Appeals court grants DOJ investigative access to classified documents seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago
USA Today - 22 Sep 2022 03:57
A federal appeals court overturned a prohibition against the Justice Department investigating classified documents seized at Trump's Florida estate.
Plainville, North Attleboro under boil water notice after E. coli detected in towns' water
Boston - 22 Sep 2022 19:43
E. coli is a dangerous bacteria which can cause gastrointestinal illness. The post Plainville, North Attleboro under boil water notice after E. coli detected in towns’ water appeared first on Boston.com.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Mike Hastings to resign
Chicago Tribune - 22 Sep 2022 17:13
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has called for the resignation of two Democratic state senators, one facing federal bribery charges and the other facing questions about his treatment of women.
Retired Lt. General predicts 'disastrous' consequences to Putin's latest move
CNN - 22 Sep 2022 06:08
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says Putin's move to call up 300,000 reservists as part of a partial mobilization will not end well for Russia's military.
Virginia Thomas Agrees to Interview With Jan. 6 Panel
The New York Times - 22 Sep 2022 03:41
The committee has sought for months to interview Ms. Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, about her involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Protests in Russia lead to more than 1,300 arrests after Putin calls up reserves
NY Daily News - 22 Sep 2022 01:41
They're rushin' to get out.
Nearly 200 stranded pilot whales die on Tasmanian beach
The Guardian - 22 Sep 2022 03:13
Rescue efforts are continuing for the 35 surviving whales on Ocean Beach near Strahan after the second mass stranding to occur in Australia in two days Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our f...
Michael Cohen: New York lawsuit will 'put an end' to the Trump Organization
The Week - 22 Sep 2022 03:07
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump's onetime fixer and personal attorney, was relieved on Wednesday when New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Trump and three of his adult children are being sued fo...
Zelensky calls for Russia to be stripped of UN veto power
CNN - 22 Sep 2022 02:55
The day began with an escalation of force from Russian President Vladimir Putin, and ended with a call for his country's diplomatic isolation by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.
Southern Baptist Church cuts ties with two congregations over LGBTQ policies
New York Post - 22 Sep 2022 01:51
The church describes itself as an "LGBTQIA Affirming Baptist Church" and says it "fully welcomes and affirms all persons without distinction."
Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up
BBC - 22 Sep 2022 14:48
Georgia's border sees large queues after flights sell out as some fighting-age men flee Russia.
UK may already be in recession, says Bank of England
BBC - 22 Sep 2022 14:31
The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years.
Russia's military divided over how to counter Ukraine's advances: US sources
CNN - 22 Sep 2022 14:29
Russia's military is divided over how best to counter Ukraine's unexpected battlefield advances this month, according to multiple sources familiar with US intelligence, as Moscow has found itself on the defensive in both...
Iran police battle protesters in Tehran as unrest over woman's death spirals
BBC - 22 Sep 2022 14:22
The unrest, now in its seventh day, was sparked by the death of a woman detained by morality police.
At least 9 killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death
ABC News - 22 Sep 2022 13:49
Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend
North Korea denies U.S. claims of arms sales to Russia
Boston - 22 Sep 2022 13:46
"We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will not plan to export them." The post North Korea denies U.S. claims of arms sales to Russia appeared first on Boston.com.
Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela weeks after cutting off GPS ankle bracelet
NY Daily News - 22 Sep 2022 13:24
A defense contractor at the heart of one the largest corruption scandals in U.S. Navy history was recaptured in Venezuela, two weeks after he cut off his ankle monitor and escaped house arrest in San Diego.
Why Omicron Might Stick Around
The New York Times - 22 Sep 2022 11:00
Omicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks.