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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 414 of the invasion
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2023 01:50
Zelenskiy urges world leaders to act over apparent beheading videos; Belarus extradites Russian man whose daughter drew anti-war pictures
Who is Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan DA Prosecuting Trump?
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2023 11:00
The Manhattan district attorney finds himself in the eye of the storm after an investigation by his office led to the indictment of former President Donald J. Trump.
New York City appoints 'rat czar' to lead 'wholesale slaughter' of hated rodents
Sky News - 13 Apr 2023 09:51
New York has appointed a 'rat czar' to lead the city's unending fight against its perennial scourge: the millions of common brown rats that have been the bane of every recent administration.
Super League: Salford Red Devils 14-6 Castleford Tigers - Brodie Croft try key for hosts
BBC - 13 Apr 2023 23:11
Salford Red Devils graft to overcome a dogged Castleford Tigers in an intense, low-scoring Super League match.
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea between Koreas, Japan, prompts residents to seek shelter
New York Post - 13 Apr 2023 03:55
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staffs said the North Korean missile launched from near the capital Pyongyang flew toward the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
Video showing decapitation of Ukrainian soldier sparks outrage
NY Daily News - 13 Apr 2023 01:49
The Ukrainian government launched an investigation Wednesday after a video emerged that appears to show a member of their army decapitated by Russian soldiers.
Go woke or lose bonuses: CEOs are 'forced' into Dylan Mulvaney deal system
New York Post - 13 Apr 2023 01:11
CEOs like Tim Cook comply with the controversial system which made Dylan Mulvaney the face of Bud Light under pressure from Larry Fink, say critics.
Why Is America Still Flying the A-10 Warthog, a Cold War Relic?
Wall Street Journal - 13 Apr 2023 15:08
Lawmakers protecting jobs and commerce for their districts block the military from retiring outdated equipment, impairing the effort to counter rapidly modernizing Chinese forces. This article is part of a series examini...
Macron Says France Backs Status Quo on Taiwan
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2023 02:58
An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe's immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators.
Eight Met officers guilty of misconduct over discriminatory WhatsApp messages
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2023 14:43
Officers and former officers found guilty of 'gross misconduct' over messages including some making fun of Katie Price's disabled son Eight serving and former Metropolitan police officers have been found guilty of "gross...
China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan
ABC News - 13 Apr 2023 14:22
China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan, saying ships would be banned from entering the area on April 16
Appeals court revives FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone, allows some restrictions to stand
USA Today - 13 Apr 2023 14:09
The fate of mifepristone, a common abortion pill approved by the FDA some 23 years ago, may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
At least 25 dead after boat carrying people to Europe sinks off Tunisia
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2023 13:55
Dozens of mostly sub-Saharan Africans have drowned in region in recent weeks trying to reach Europe At least 25 people have died after a boat carrying people from sub-Saharan Africa towards Europe sank off the coast of T...
Protesters storm Louis Vuitton HQ in Paris ahead of decision on pension reforms
Sky News - 13 Apr 2023 12:59
Protesters have stormed the headquarters of luxury fashion label Louis Vuitton on the eve of an expected ruling on controversial pension reforms in France.
'Worrying trend' of legal threats against sexual assault survivors, says Jess Phillips
The Guardian - 13 Apr 2023 12:58
Cease and desist letters mean cases often don't reach court, say experts, amid calls for law to be reformed A rise in cease and desist letters being issued to survivors of sexual assault is having a chilling effect on wo...
New Leaked Documents Show Broad Infighting Among Russian Officials
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2023 06:33
The additional documents also suggest the breach of American intelligence agencies could contain far more material than previously believed.
Oil Futures Edge Down in Likely Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal - 13 Apr 2023 02:51
Oil futures were a touch lower in early morning Asian session in a likely technical correction after front-month WTI crude futures settled at the highest since November and front-month Brent at the highest since January.
Residents of California city demand removal of 30-year-old 'phallic' statue
New York Post - 13 Apr 2023 02:47
Residents of a California city are calling for the removal of a 30-year-old old rock outside of an administration building they claim resembles a "phallic symbol," according to local reports.
Unsafe baby cribs, historical precedent called on in federal court arguments over Illinois gun ban
Chicago Tribune - 13 Apr 2023 02:47
A federal judge in East St. Louis on Wednesday heard arguments in a consolidated lawsuit challenging Illinois' sweeping ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines.
Jury Faces New Scrutiny as Texas Governor Seeks Pardon in Protester Killing
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2023 02:43
Two jurors who spoke to The Times said that despite the politically charged nature of the Daniel Perry murder trial, no one was pressured to reach a verdict.
Shipwrecks found in Lake Superior yield clues to 28 deaths over a century ago
NY Daily News - 13 Apr 2023 02:40
Lake Superior's depths have yielded two century-old shipwrecks that shed light on the fate of a trio of lumber-transporting vessels that sank in 1914.
Indiana plastics recycling warehouse that caught fire had previous safety citations
USA Today - 13 Apr 2023 02:34
Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said that fire crews and the city had been trying to get the warehouse to clean up its buildings "for some time."