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Michigan teen discovers dark side of hanging out with a sloth
New York Post - 17 Mar 2023 19:41
Saginaw 15-year-old who dreamed of having meet-and-greet with slow-moving animal gets bit after animal actually moved quick as a "snake."
US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 21:36
Contamination may have killed one person and injured others, some of whom had eyes removed US authorities have recalled a brand of eyedrops contaminated with a drug-resistant bacterial contamination that may have killed ...
Comer demands Rob Walker, Biden biz associate behind China cash, detail Joe's role
New York Post - 17 Mar 2023 18:23
James Comer on Friday demanded that Biden family business associate Rob Walker submit to questioning about his role in distributing more than $1 million from China to at least three of President Biden's relatives.
Malden man pleads guilty to trying to hire someone to murder his wife
Boston - 17 Mar 2023 17:18
The contract killer Massimo Marenghi hired to murder his wife in 2021 was actually an undercover federal agent, officials said. The post Malden man pleads guilty to trying to hire someone to murder his wife appeared firs...
ISIS could hit US, West from Afghanistan in 'under 6 months': General
New York Post - 17 Mar 2023 01:27
The same terrorist group that killed 13 US troops and hundreds of Afghans during the US' 2021 evacuation mission from Kabul could be ready to strike American assets abroad as early as this summer, the head of US Central ...
He's sold over 50m records and now he's using AI to create music
CNN - 17 Mar 2023 02:51
DJ and musician David Guetta sits down to discuss both the freedoms and ethical problems that AI written music presents to the industry.
Comic Relief's outlandish origin story - inside Nether Wallop festival
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 10:30
Was this impromptu event - a farmer's field in Hampshire that hosted comedy talents including Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Billy Connolly and Rik Mayall - where the first seed of Comic Relief was planted? Th...
Vincent Kompany faces pressure test in landmark return to Manchester City
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 21:00
Having learned so much under Pep Guardiola, the Burnley manager has the chance to measure his progress in FA Cup tie It all began, in a roundabout sort of way, with a groin injury. A few minutes into the second leg of Ma...
Poland Says It Will Arm Ukraine With Warplanes, Raising Stakes
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2023 01:31
The Polish leader said he would send jets designed by the Soviet Union to help Ukraine fend off Russian forces. It was unclear if other allies might follow suit.
Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations
New York Post - 17 Mar 2023 03:55
A bill that would repeal the authorizations for war in Iraq cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support — and President Biden has signaled that he would sign the legislation if it reac...
Fed Blocked Mention of Regulatory Flaws in Silicon Valley Bank Rescue
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2023 03:36
Federal government officials wanted a joint statement to include a reference to regulatory shortcomings that they believe helped lead to the bank's demise.
Document reveals Russia's 10-year plan to destabilize Moldova
CNN - 17 Mar 2023 03:15
A secret plan drawn up by Russia's security service, the FSB, lays out detailed options to destabilize Moldova -- including supporting pro-Russian groups, utilizing the Orthodox Church and threatening to cut off supplies...
Cash-strapped banks have borrowed $300bn from the Fed this past week
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 02:56
The central bank has lent about half as much as it provided during the 2008 crisis as banks rush to shore up their financials Cash-short banks have borrowed about $300bn from the Federal Reserve in the past week, the cen...
Tories pressured BBC over Johnson's claim Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 18:00
Party asked corporation not to say accusation was 'false' relating to time when Labour leader was DPP Analysis: Gary Lineker row signals Labour's intention to call out BBC 'bias' Politics live - latest updates The Conser...
Christian Atsu: Ghana funeral for footballer killed by Turkey earthquake
BBC - 17 Mar 2023 15:56
Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.
Russia to award pilots involved in US drone incident
ABC News - 17 Mar 2023 14:53
Russia's Defense Ministry says fighter pilots involved in an incident with a U.S. drone that resulted in its crash will be given state awards
Michael Cohen 'absolutely' prepared to testify against Trump if he's indicted
ABC News - 17 Mar 2023 14:47
Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, reacted on "Good Morning America" Friday to completing his testimony before the grand jury mulling charges against Trump.
Saudi Arabia: Jordanian Executed After Unfair Trial
Human Rights Watch - 17 Mar 2023 14:45
(Beirut) - Saudi authorities executed Hussein Abu al-Khair, a Jordanian citizen, on March 12, 2023, after his conviction for a nonviolent drug crime, Human Rights Watch said today. The judge ignored his allegations that ...
Kyiv's clubs and bars to stay open later as curfew relaxed to midnight
The Guardian - 17 Mar 2023 14:39
Ukraine's capital trying to return to new normal after Russian invasion, with latest move hoped to boost business Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Kyiv's wartime curfew will be reduced by an hour to boost business, the...
NHS pay rises will cost £4bn and will be funded from 'areas of underspending', govt says
Sky News - 17 Mar 2023 14:19
The government needs to find £4bn in spare cash to fund NHS pay rises, with some of it coming from "areas of underspend".
Police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for using excessive force against ex-footballer
Sky News - 17 Mar 2023 14:16
A police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for using excessive force after she repeatedly struck former Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson with a baton, a disciplinary panel has found.
Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2023 14:12
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.