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Spelman, a Historically Black Women's College, Receives $100 Million Gift
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2024 22:22
The donation to the private school in Atlanta is believed to be the largest ever to an H.B.C.U.
Fujitsu manager described post office operator as 'nasty chap', inquiry hears
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 18:43
Peter Sewell apologises for language in email during Horizon-related prosecution that left Lee Castleton bankrupt A Fujitsu manager described Lee Castleton, whose bankruptcy over missing Post Office funds featured in a r...
Two men jailed on racist police officer's evidence have convictions overturned
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 14:51
Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin's convictions linked to British Transport Police officer Derek Ridgewell posthumously quashed Two men who were jailed based on evidence from a racist and corrupt police officer have had t...
UK banks expect sharp rise in defaults on unsecured debt
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 14:36
Missed repayments on credit cards and loans will increase by more than any quarter since 2009, lenders forecast Business live - latest updates Britain's biggest high street lenders expect the sharpest rise in defaults on...
6 maps predicting accumulation totals for Friday's snowfall
Boston - 18 Jan 2024 04:13
"Travel impacted, especially across SE MA Friday evening." The post 6 maps predicting accumulation totals for Friday's snowfall appeared first on Boston.com.
Suspect in custody in connection with 5 unprovoked stabbings in New York City: Source
ABC News - 18 Jan 2024 03:48
A suspect is in custody in connection with five unprovoked stabbings that occurred in Queens in recent days, a source told ABC News.
Eyeing Super Tuesday, Trump Is Eager to Dispatch Rivals Sooner Than Later
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2024 12:02
The former president is looking to lock up the nomination by Super Tuesday on March 5, but Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis insist they plan to compete deep into March.
Femicide in Kenya a national crisis, say rights groups
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 11:00
At least four women have been murdered since the start of the year, leading to accusations of government inaction Rights groups are calling for the Kenyan government to urgently investigate and prosecute cases of femicid...
Teen with autism tased by police in what family says was case of mistaken identity
ABC News - 18 Jan 2024 03:51
An Illinois family said they are still reeling after their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in what they contend was a case of mistaken identity.
Suspect allegedly involved in shooting of Spain Vox party co-founder is arrested in Colombia
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 03:39
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a former vice-president of the European parliament and co-founder of Spain's Vox party, was shot in the head in Madrid last year Colombian police say they have arrested a Venezuelan suspected of invo...
US strikes Houthi fighters again amid continued attacks on ships off Yemen: Officials
ABC News - 18 Jan 2024 03:27
The U.S. has launched a new retaliatory strike against Houthi targets in Yemen, officials said.
Palestinians Flee Gaza Hospital Refuge as Fighting Intensifies
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2024 03:00
Israel and Hamas are battling near a hospital in Khan Younis, near where the military said it had detected mortar fire. About 7,000 people had sought shelter on the hospital grounds, the U.N. said.
Boy, 9, killed after crawling under school bus was cancer survivor, family says
New York Post - 18 Jan 2024 15:32
Elyas Marshall-Rodriguez, 9, was a cancer survivor who had been in remission from leukemia before being fatally hit by his school bus in Orlando Tuesday.
Israel added to list of 'worst jailers of journalists' for first time
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2024 15:00
Israel is in sixth place after the Committee to Protect Journalists recorded 18 Palestinian journalists in its jails Israel has joined a notorious band of authoritarian states with a history of imprisoning journalists by...
Passenger trapped in airplane toilet says he was hurt in landing, got no medical aid
New York Post - 18 Jan 2024 14:29
The SpiceJet passenger who was trapped inside the lavatory for almost the entire flight has complained that he was hurt during landing and received no medical help.
UN Security Council meeting on North Korea and non-proliferation following missiles, treaty withdrawals
Fox News - 18 Jan 2024 14:22
The United Nations Security Council is meeting Thursday to address "non-proliferation" and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, according to an updated schedule.
'Squad' lawmaker explains 'creative' way to pay $14 trillion in slavery reparations: 'Moral and legal obligation'
New York Post - 18 Jan 2024 14:19
"Where did the money come from?" Bowman said. "We spent it into existence."
Japanese Defense Ministry signs contract to purchase 400 US-made long-rage Tomahawk missiles
Fox News - 18 Jan 2024 14:05
Japanese Defense Ministry agreed to purchase 400 long-rage Tomahawk missiles from the United States and officials from both countries met in Tokyo on Thursday to sign a contract.
Two adults, teen electrocuted after power line falls on SUV during Oregon storm; toddler held by dad miraculously survives
New York Post - 18 Jan 2024 13:46
Two adults and a teenager were electrocuted after a tree and a power line fell on a truck outside an Oregon home during a powerful winter storm Wednesday -- while a toddler held by one of the victims miraculously survive...
Ex-Trump Attorney Spots 'Embarrassing' Courtroom Moment For Trump Legal Team
The Huffington Post - 18 Jan 2024 11:11
Ty Cobb said Trump's attorneys "did some shocking things" in court.
Apple lost its effort to delay the implementation of a U.S. import ban of its smartwatches while the company appeals a federal trade ruling.
Wall Street Journal - 18 Jan 2024 06:03
Apple lost its effort to delay the implementation of a U.S. import ban of its smartwatches while the company appeals a federal trade ruling.
At Art Fraud Trial, Sotheby's Is Pressed on Role in Sales to Russian Oligarch
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2024 03:16
The auction house is accused of helping an art dealer who the oligarch says defrauded him in several sales. A Sotheby's specialist involved in some of the transactions defended his conduct.