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Benjamin Zephaniah: for him, poetry was all about communication
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 21:43
The prolific author of poetry, plays and stories for adults and children was subversive, playful and political Benjamin Zephaniah, British poet and campaigner, dies aged 65 A sandy place, a recipe for a nation and a Chri...
Ohio woman's miscarriage leads to 'abuse of corpse' case before grand jury
New York Post - 7 Dec 2023 01:17
A case against an Ohio woman who gave birth to a stillborn in a toilet will now go before a grand jury as prosecutors alleged she abused her baby's corpse.
Erik ten Hag: Friends tried to talk Manchester United boss out of taking 'impossible' job
BBC - 7 Dec 2023 21:13
Erik ten Hag says friends tried to talk him out of taking over as Manchester United manager because they thought he faced an "impossible job".
The Senate Battle Over Immigration and Aid to Ukraine
The New Yorker - 7 Dec 2023 22:02
Republicans are making one dependent on the other. Are vulnerable Democrats willing to make concessions?
A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home in Connecticut renews calls for better safety measures
Boston - 7 Dec 2023 16:20
While killings are rare, nursing industry groups say non-fatal violence against health care workers is not. The post A nurse’s fatal last visit to patient’s home in Connecticut renews calls for better safety measures...
House GOP Raises Specter of Contempt Charge Against Hunter Biden
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2023 00:53
The president's son has balked at a closed-door deposition that the Oversight Committee says is mandated by subpoena.
Jonathan Majors Is on Trial For Assault and Harassment. Here's What to Know
Time - 7 Dec 2023 19:13
Jonathan Majors is facing up to a year in prison if he is convicted on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges. Here's what to know
The Guardian view on the new Rwanda bill: a draconian disgrace | Editorial
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 20:54
In its determination to put fear of asylum seekers at the centre of the next election, the government is brushing human rights and the rule of law aside The Conservative government's proposal to remove asylum seekers to ...
China's Exports Snap Half-Year Slide
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2023 12:05
Exports edged up 0.5% last month, but this won't be enough to offset weakness in the country's economy.
12,000 migrants cross Southern border in a single day Tuesday -- highest total ever: sources
New York Post - 7 Dec 2023 03:03
Over 10,200 of those were taken into custody by Customs and Border Protection after illegally crossing into the country between ports of entry, according to the Fox's sources.
Israel preparing to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
The Week - 7 Dec 2023 15:51
IDF pumps could drive out terrorists but critics warn of danger to hostages and Gaza water supply
Christie explodes at Ramaswamy during Republican debate: 'Most obnoxious blowhard in America'
New York Post - 7 Dec 2023 03:59
Sparks flew Wednesday night as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tore into Vivek Ramaswamy after the biotech entrepreneur slighted Nikki Haley's intelligence.
Juanita Castro, sister of Fidel and Raúl who worked with CIA, dies aged 90
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 03:10
The staunch anti-communist, at first supportive of her brothers' efforts, became disillusioned with the Cuban government Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro who worked with the CIA against t...
Grandfather sucker punched while pushing stroller in tony California neighborhood
New York Post - 7 Dec 2023 02:36
The unsuspecting grandfather was crossing an intersection in Calabasas when he was suddenly approached by a man wearing a backward baseball cap.
FIA quickly drops conflict of interest investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 23:09
Governing body announces Mercedes have no case to answer Susie Wolff, F1 Academy managing director, condemns inquiry Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has backed down from its conflict of interest investigation into...
Russian Star Blizzard hackers linked to efforts to hamper war crimes investigation
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 21:32
Group 'harvesting sensitive material' via social media part of FSB unit leaking data to serve Kremlin The Russian hacking group Star Blizzard, accused of interfering in UK politics, is part of an aggressive FSB unit that...
Nurse saved from cardiac arrest during training on life-threatening condition
New York Post - 7 Dec 2023 16:58
Andy Hoang, a first-year nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, was saved by her colleagues when she suffered cardiac arrest while learning how to treat one.
Israel pounds '250 Gaza targets in a day' as UN chief warns order may break down
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 16:03
Twenty people killed in airstrikes that hit two homes in Rafah, a town IDF told Palestinians to flee to Israel-Hamas war - live updates The Israeli military continued heavy bombardment and intense fighting in Gaza as its...
Ex-Buildings commissioner back on stand as prosecutors inch toward close of their case against former Ald. Ed Burke
Chicago Tribune - 7 Dec 2023 16:02Youth Sport Trust: children's activity levels in England 'a national concern'
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 15:08
53% not meeting chief medical officer's guidelines Government urged to do more to boost activity New figures showing that 53% of children and young people in England still do not meet the chief medical officer's guidelin...
Tottenham reject Swansea approach for Ange Postecoglou's No 2 Chris Davies
The Guardian - 7 Dec 2023 12:52
Swansea sacked Michael Duff as manager on Monday Davies has coached under Brendan Rodgers at various clubs Tottenham have rejected an approach from Swansea for Ange Postecoglou's No 2, Chris Davies. The Welsh club need a...
Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed
BBC - 7 Dec 2023 12:46
A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says.