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UK weather: Rain and 60mph wind gusts to replace Easter sunshine
BBC - 10 Apr 2023 17:32
The Met Office issues two weather warnings for wind as blustery weather moves into the UK.
Stop Telling Everyone What You Do for a Living
Wall Street Journal - 10 Apr 2023 06:01
Handle the 'What do you do?' question with aplomb, and make more space for the rest of your life
What We Know So Far About the Allegedly Leaked Classified U.S. Military Documents
Time - 10 Apr 2023 10:00
One of the largest leaks of alleged classified U.S. military documents in a decade has sparked an official investigation by the Department of Defense and could complicate American support for Ukraine shortly before a maj...
Xi Jinping and the battle over China's memory of the Cultural Revolution - podcast
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 04:00
Mao's Cultural Revolution pitted children against their parents and tore at the fabric of China's society. It's vital to the understanding of China today, says Red Memory author Tania Branigan History is more important t...
US refugee orgs met with racism, sexism, verbal abuse from some Afghan evacuees: IG report
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 03:31
US resettlement agencies involved in aiding approximately 72,000 Afghan evacuees brought to the US in 2021 and 2022 experienced racism, sexism and verbal abuse.
'Mystery animal' caught on camera in Rio Grande Valley leaves park officials stumped
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 02:10
"If it's not a bear, then I would guess a park ranger in disguise!!" one user said while another opined, "A good ol' Texas size rat."
Colorado Home Depot customer gets attacked by dog in the face, owner flees store
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 01:39
The dog owner asked the customer to give the dog a treat as part of its training. The customer agreed - and then was swiftly bitten in the face by the dog.
It's a Tough Time for Divorcing Couples Who Jointly Own a Home
Wall Street Journal - 10 Apr 2023 16:00
Higher mortgage rates can make refinancing more expensive for the divorcing spouses, making negotiations tougher.
UK spent almost £500,000 on unused support scheme for energy firms
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 14:42
Exclusive: EMFS, devised by Treasury and Bank of England as backstop fund, was quietly closed this year The Treasury spent almost half a million pounds on an unused emergency scheme for energy traders launched by Liz Tru...
Women not wearing hijab to be banned from Tehran metro - reports
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 14:04
Iranian state TV shows metro staff stopping women at ticket barriers, in effect barring many from work Hijab enforcement groups are to be set up on the Tehran metro and women not wearing the hijab will be refused entry, ...
Heavy rain and gales forecast for western parts of UK
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 14:01
Met Office issues yellow warnings for wind and Environment Agency issues seven flood alerts in south Gales of up to 60mph and heavy downpours are due to hit western parts of the UK from Tuesday, forecasters have said. Th...
Married Texas 911 dispatcher suspended for allegedly sexting 7 officers
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 13:47
A Texas police dispatcher has been suspended after her husband caught her sexting seven officers, including two with whom she was having affairs - and her boss is investigating whether some of the hanky-panky occurred on...
How Thailand's Deputy PM Could Score the Top Job--and Redefine the Country's Politics
Time - 10 Apr 2023 13:00
Anutin Charnvirakul's hands-on approach to policy could carry him in Thailand's upcoming election.
Tennessee's Political Divisions Deepen Between State and Its Cities
Wall Street Journal - 10 Apr 2023 11:30
The expulsion of two Democrats from the state House by Republican lawmakers is the latest episode of the political polarization playing out in red states with blue cities.
China simulates strikes on Taiwan from aircraft carriers as drills enter third day
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 07:16
Ship-launched J-15 fighter jets have previously never been seen inside the democratically ruled island's air defence zone China's military is practising ship-launched strikes on Taiwan from the east, information released...
York and Shetland sites join UK bids for Unesco world heritage status
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 07:01
The list of hopefuls also includes sites in Birkenhead, Northern Ireland and the Cayman Islands The historic city centre of York and ancient settlements in the Shetlands are among seven sites backed by the UK government ...
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 06:13
In calling for the inspections, the FAA said the leaks threatened to damage critical electronic equipment that could potentially lead to a "loss of continued safe flight and landing."
'A scary scene': Auckland, still recovering from deadly flooding, hit by tornado
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 05:14
Residents of New Zealand's largest city say people are 'heartbroken' at fresh damage wreaked by storm Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, has been hit by a tornado, two months after the wider region was devastated by C...
Biden turning to social media influencers to help connect with young voters: report
New York Post - 10 Apr 2023 04:20
The move could help counteract the huge following former President Trump, who is running for president in 2024, has on some social media platforms.
Adorable puppy survives after being flung out moving car's window during police chase
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2023 04:16
The doggone caper began with a carjacking incident and included charges of attempted murder, Los Angeles police said Sunday.
US woman, 78, charged with bank robbery for third time
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 03:19
Prosecutors say the woman was later stopped in a car with cash scattered on its floor and was 'very stern' with police A 78-year-old woman with two past bank robbery convictions faces new charges after allegedly carrying...
Hawaii shark attack: surfer in Honolulu in serious condition
The Guardian - 10 Apr 2023 02:51
A 58-year-old received life-saving treatment after being bitten on the leg by a shark, said authorities A surfer is in serious condition after being bitten on the leg by a shark off Honolulu, authorities in Hawaii have s...