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Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Food & drink

Even Southern Restaurant Chain Cracker Barrel Is Embracing Pride This Month

No, you're not seeing things.Cracker Barrel, a Southern restaurant chain that has come under fire for discrimination and lack of inclusivity in the past, is celebrating Pride this June.Some of the restaurant chain's iconic rocking chairs might be sporting a rainbow, part of a new campaign to bring "the front porch to Pride."
"We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu Claudia Closes After a Year and a Half

Opening a tasting-menu restaurant without a connection to a pedigreed chef or restaurant group is a challenge in Chicago or anywhere else across the country.Trying to do that during a pandemic only increases the difficulty.But that's just what Trevor Teich did at Claudia, his quirky fine dining restaurant in Bucktown that debuted in fall 2021 after years of near misses in trying to find a space.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Santa Cruz beachgoers find 5,000-year-old mastodon tooth over the Memorial Day weekend

Jennifer Schuh was walking along Rio Del Mar State Beach in Santa Cruz during the Memorial Day holiday when she spotted something unusual in the sand.The foot-long object resembled a piece of driftwood, but Schuh wasn't certain, so she took a picture of it, posted it on Facebook and asked if anyone could help identify it.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Rise in Sightings of Honeybee Swarms Has U.K. Beekeepers Scrambling

The sight is one that beekeepers say is understandably intimidating to the ordinary person out for a walk: a sliver of sky suddenly darkening amid the collective roar of thousands of honeybees before they cluster on branches or bushes.In Britain, the behavior, known as swarming, typically takes place from May to July and is a natural process in which a honeybee colony splits in half and leaves with a queen bee in search of a new home.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Florida Restaurant Sues DeSantis Alleging Drag Ban Violates Free Speech Rights

The law has "everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community," the owners said.Drag Queen Kat Wilderness performs for guests during a Drag Brunch in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2022.Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A Florida restaurant is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state of Florida over a newly enacted ban on drag show performances.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Daughters' desperate plea after British grandmother vanishes on Greek island

The daughters of a British grandmother who vanished in Greece have made a desperate plea for help finding her, saying hopes of finding her alive are "diminishing by the day".Susan Hart, 75, had been visiting the Greek island of Kalymnos with her husband, Ed, and a group of friends when she disappeared on 30 April.
Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Food & drink

Even Southern Restaurant Chain Cracker Barrel Is Embracing Pride This Month

No, you're not seeing things.Cracker Barrel, a Southern restaurant chain that has come under fire for discrimination and lack of inclusivity in the past, is celebrating Pride this June.Some of the restaurant chain's iconic rocking chairs might be sporting a rainbow, part of a new campaign to bring "the front porch to Pride."
"We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu Claudia Closes After a Year and a Half

Opening a tasting-menu restaurant without a connection to a pedigreed chef or restaurant group is a challenge in Chicago or anywhere else across the country.Trying to do that during a pandemic only increases the difficulty.But that's just what Trevor Teich did at Claudia, his quirky fine dining restaurant in Bucktown that debuted in fall 2021 after years of near misses in trying to find a space.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Santa Cruz beachgoers find 5,000-year-old mastodon tooth over the Memorial Day weekend

Jennifer Schuh was walking along Rio Del Mar State Beach in Santa Cruz during the Memorial Day holiday when she spotted something unusual in the sand.The foot-long object resembled a piece of driftwood, but Schuh wasn't certain, so she took a picture of it, posted it on Facebook and asked if anyone could help identify it.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Rise in Sightings of Honeybee Swarms Has U.K. Beekeepers Scrambling

The sight is one that beekeepers say is understandably intimidating to the ordinary person out for a walk: a sliver of sky suddenly darkening amid the collective roar of thousands of honeybees before they cluster on branches or bushes.In Britain, the behavior, known as swarming, typically takes place from May to July and is a natural process in which a honeybee colony splits in half and leaves with a queen bee in search of a new home.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Florida Restaurant Sues DeSantis Alleging Drag Ban Violates Free Speech Rights

The law has "everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community," the owners said.Drag Queen Kat Wilderness performs for guests during a Drag Brunch in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2022.Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A Florida restaurant is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state of Florida over a newly enacted ban on drag show performances.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Daughters' desperate plea after British grandmother vanishes on Greek island

The daughters of a British grandmother who vanished in Greece have made a desperate plea for help finding her, saying hopes of finding her alive are "diminishing by the day".Susan Hart, 75, had been visiting the Greek island of Kalymnos with her husband, Ed, and a group of friends when she disappeared on 30 April.
moreyears
#information
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Two men arrested over theft of donkey foal Moon

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a 12-week-old donkey foal that was reunited with its mother after it had disappeared for more than two weeks.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire police said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public before the animal was reunited with its mother, Astra, at the farm on Wednesday evening.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Baby donkey stolen from farm is reunited with mother and ecstatic' owners

A 12-week-old baby donkey which was stolen from a farm more than two weeks ago has been reunited with her mother and her ecstatic owners following a police investigation.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Shocks, Beatings, Mock Executions: Inside Kherson's Detention Centers

They beat prisoners relentlessly and tortured them with electric shocks, waterboarding and mock executions.Three people died in their custody.Yet such was their sense of impunity, the Russians who seized control of a detention center in southern Ukraine last year and filled it with 200 detainees were careless about concealing their identities.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Everything we know as one killed and seven injured outside nightclub in Cornwall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bodmin and seven others were sent to hospital with stab wounds.Police cordoned off Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road, near the Eclipse Nightclub, after the incident on Sunday morning.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger

Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor.After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US

The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Two men arrested over theft of donkey foal Moon

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a 12-week-old donkey foal that was reunited with its mother after it had disappeared for more than two weeks.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire police said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public before the animal was reunited with its mother, Astra, at the farm on Wednesday evening.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Baby donkey stolen from farm is reunited with mother and ecstatic' owners

A 12-week-old baby donkey which was stolen from a farm more than two weeks ago has been reunited with her mother and her ecstatic owners following a police investigation.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Shocks, Beatings, Mock Executions: Inside Kherson's Detention Centers

They beat prisoners relentlessly and tortured them with electric shocks, waterboarding and mock executions.Three people died in their custody.Yet such was their sense of impunity, the Russians who seized control of a detention center in southern Ukraine last year and filled it with 200 detainees were careless about concealing their identities.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Everything we know as one killed and seven injured outside nightclub in Cornwall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bodmin and seven others were sent to hospital with stab wounds.Police cordoned off Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road, near the Eclipse Nightclub, after the incident on Sunday morning.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger

Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor.After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US

The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59

Juan Carlos Formell, an acclaimed singer-songwriter who settled in New York after defecting from Cuba and eventually took over as bassist for his famous father, Juan Formell, in Los Van Van, one of the most influential bands of post-Revolutionary Cuba, died on Saturday during a performance in New York City.
#independent
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say May 31

Two stories battle for attention on the front of Wednesday's front pages with a warning over humanity's future and questions surrounding evidence for the Covid-19 inquiry.Several editions lead on the row over the availability of former prime minister Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages as evidence.The Guardian says the Government has been accused of attempting to cover up ministers' actions during the pandemic by withholding the unredacted messages, while The Daily Telegraph reports on claims the messages are being held back to protect MPs.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Lidl in another dig at M&S after Percy Pig ice cream row

Lidl has stepped in to support a small ice cream shop which was forced to change the name of its Percy Pig ice cream by M&S.Fabio's Gelato, based in Hitchin, Herfordshire, was sent a letter earlier this month from M&S over its new Perky Pig ice cream flavour, which contained the famous sweet from the retailer.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say May 31

Two stories battle for attention on the front of Wednesday's front pages with a warning over humanity's future and questions surrounding evidence for the Covid-19 inquiry.Several editions lead on the row over the availability of former prime minister Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages as evidence.The Guardian says the Government has been accused of attempting to cover up ministers' actions during the pandemic by withholding the unredacted messages, while The Daily Telegraph reports on claims the messages are being held back to protect MPs.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Lidl in another dig at M&S after Percy Pig ice cream row

Lidl has stepped in to support a small ice cream shop which was forced to change the name of its Percy Pig ice cream by M&S.Fabio's Gelato, based in Hitchin, Herfordshire, was sent a letter earlier this month from M&S over its new Perky Pig ice cream flavour, which contained the famous sweet from the retailer.
moreindependent
#people
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Warning as four people drown over Bank Holiday weekend

At least four people including a teenage boy - have drowned over the Bank Holiday weekend as the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far.Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick, 15, was found dead in the River Eden in Carlisle on Saturday afternoon, one day after he and three other teenage boys got into trouble in the water.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ely community meeting begins with moment of reflection' after boys' deaths

A meeting between public officials and community representatives after the deaths of two best friends in Cardiff sparked a riot has begun with a moment of reflection for the teenagers.Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, is chairing the meeting between local politicians, agencies, and community groups, including Ace (Action in Caerau and Ely).
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked Cardiff riots

Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mark Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked riot

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd's Roger Waters performing in Manchester

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters should be prevented from performing in Manchester amid fears his divisive actions could fuel anti-Jewish hatred, MPs have heard.The veteran rocker, who left Pink Floyd in 1985, played in Germany while dressed as an SS soldier, the House of Commons was told.Labour MP Christian Wakeford added that Waters used the Star of David on a giant pig and the name of Jewish diarist Anne Frank at his show.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Suspect in custody after two men shot in downtown Elgin fight on East Chicago Street, police say

Two men were shot Friday night in downtown Elgin in what witnesses said started with a fight and ended with gunfire.Elgin police said the shooting took place in the the 100 block of East Chicago Street, and the two adult men were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.A suspect is in custody, police said in a Facebook post, but it was not clear if the that person was one of the shooting victims or a third party.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Warning as four people drown over Bank Holiday weekend

At least four people including a teenage boy - have drowned over the Bank Holiday weekend as the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far.Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick, 15, was found dead in the River Eden in Carlisle on Saturday afternoon, one day after he and three other teenage boys got into trouble in the water.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ely community meeting begins with moment of reflection' after boys' deaths

A meeting between public officials and community representatives after the deaths of two best friends in Cardiff sparked a riot has begun with a moment of reflection for the teenagers.Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, is chairing the meeting between local politicians, agencies, and community groups, including Ace (Action in Caerau and Ely).
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked Cardiff riots

Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mark Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked riot

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd's Roger Waters performing in Manchester

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters should be prevented from performing in Manchester amid fears his divisive actions could fuel anti-Jewish hatred, MPs have heard.The veteran rocker, who left Pink Floyd in 1985, played in Germany while dressed as an SS soldier, the House of Commons was told.Labour MP Christian Wakeford added that Waters used the Star of David on a giant pig and the name of Jewish diarist Anne Frank at his show.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Suspect in custody after two men shot in downtown Elgin fight on East Chicago Street, police say

Two men were shot Friday night in downtown Elgin in what witnesses said started with a fight and ended with gunfire.Elgin police said the shooting took place in the the 100 block of East Chicago Street, and the two adult men were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.A suspect is in custody, police said in a Facebook post, but it was not clear if the that person was one of the shooting victims or a third party.
morepeople
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

A 2nd U.S. State Could Approve "Baby Bonds" For Kids Who Lost A Parent

Nearly 300,000 children lost at least one parent or guardian due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Now, two New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to alleviate at least some of the financial burden faced by children in the state who are part of that statistic.State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz joined forces to introduce the New York COVID-19 Children's Fund, a program designed to provide financial support for children who lost a parent to Covid.
#social-media
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Tour Chicago's Golden Girls Pop-Up, Where Friends Receive a Proper Thank You

A key part of hospitality is saying "thank you," something that gets forgotten in a world twisted by entitled customers and despondent servers.But diners who roll through the new Golden Girls pop-up debuting on Wednesday, May 9 in Wicker Park will hear those magic words at least every 45 minutes.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Education

Parents react to gun scare at Jarrell Middle School as district officials ramp up security

JARRELL, Texas Parents of students at Jarrell Middle School (JMS) said they are worried to send their children back to school after a series of threats were made on Friday and over the weekend.On Friday, the Jarrell Independent School District (JISD) said a verbal threat was made at the middle school.
Marin Independent Journal
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

PORTLAND, Ore. - Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Tour Chicago's Golden Girls Pop-Up, Where Friends Receive a Proper Thank You

A key part of hospitality is saying "thank you," something that gets forgotten in a world twisted by entitled customers and despondent servers.But diners who roll through the new Golden Girls pop-up debuting on Wednesday, May 9 in Wicker Park will hear those magic words at least every 45 minutes.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Education

Parents react to gun scare at Jarrell Middle School as district officials ramp up security

JARRELL, Texas Parents of students at Jarrell Middle School (JMS) said they are worried to send their children back to school after a series of threats were made on Friday and over the weekend.On Friday, the Jarrell Independent School District (JISD) said a verbal threat was made at the middle school.
Marin Independent Journal
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

PORTLAND, Ore. - Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.
moresocial-media
Hubspot
9 months ago
Online marketing

50 AI Prompt Examples for Marketers to Use in 2023

As artificial intelligence advances, more businesses are interested in AI-powered solutions to improve their marketing efforts.One of the keys to making the most of the tech in marketing is to write effective AI prompts to generate the desired outcomes.Marketers need to know how to communicate their goals effectively to AI systems.
#firefighters
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Owners of fish and chip shop destroyed in huge fire blown away' by public donations

The owners of a fish and chip shop destroyed in a fierce blaze say they have blown away with the amount of love received following the incident.The inferno which engulfed Mr T's Fish and Chips in Southwold, Suffolk, was caused by an electrical fault, the fire service has said.Around 50 firefighters were dispatched to tackle flames at Blackshore Quay, just before 1am on Monday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Firefighters revive dog after massive Townsend fire that drew 14 departments

A home was deemed a total loss following a five-alarm fire Sunday morning in Townsend, but firefighters were able to save a dog and a rabbit, officials told reporters at the scene.Firefighters arrived at the scene at 205 Main St. shortly after 10:15 a.m. for a two-alarm fire, and by noon, it was upgraded to five alarm, Townsend fire and EMS officials noted in a Facebook post.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Dogs rescued after falling through the ice on Douglas pond

Local The two dogs were lucky to be rescued after falling into Bad Luck Pond.Two lucky dogs were rescued from Bad Luck Pond in Douglas Monday after they fell through the ice.The Douglas Fire Department said in a Facebook post that someone called to report that the two dogs had escaped from their enclosure and fallen through the ice on the pond around noon.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Owners of fish and chip shop destroyed in huge fire blown away' by public donations

The owners of a fish and chip shop destroyed in a fierce blaze say they have blown away with the amount of love received following the incident.The inferno which engulfed Mr T's Fish and Chips in Southwold, Suffolk, was caused by an electrical fault, the fire service has said.Around 50 firefighters were dispatched to tackle flames at Blackshore Quay, just before 1am on Monday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Firefighters revive dog after massive Townsend fire that drew 14 departments

A home was deemed a total loss following a five-alarm fire Sunday morning in Townsend, but firefighters were able to save a dog and a rabbit, officials told reporters at the scene.Firefighters arrived at the scene at 205 Main St. shortly after 10:15 a.m. for a two-alarm fire, and by noon, it was upgraded to five alarm, Townsend fire and EMS officials noted in a Facebook post.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Dogs rescued after falling through the ice on Douglas pond

Local The two dogs were lucky to be rescued after falling into Bad Luck Pond.Two lucky dogs were rescued from Bad Luck Pond in Douglas Monday after they fell through the ice.The Douglas Fire Department said in a Facebook post that someone called to report that the two dogs had escaped from their enclosure and fallen through the ice on the pond around noon.
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#monday-morning
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

7 Found Dead in Oklahoma Amid Search for Missing Teens

Seven bodies were found on a piece of property in rural Oklahoma on Monday afternoon during a search for two teenage girls who had been reported missing and were said to have been seen with a convicted sex offender, according to officials with the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.None of the seven victims were identified, and the authorities would not say whether they included the missing girls, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Suspected mail thieves lead police on multi-town chase

Local Police warned Arlington and Weston residents not to use outside mail drop boxes.Police are investigating a series of mail thefts that spanned multiple Massachusetts towns on Sunday night and Monday morning.An undetermined amount of mail was stolen from drop boxes in Weston and Arlington by the same suspect, police said.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

7 Found Dead in Oklahoma Amid Search for Missing Teens

Seven bodies were found on a piece of property in rural Oklahoma on Monday afternoon during a search for two teenage girls who had been reported missing and were said to have been seen with a convicted sex offender, according to officials with the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.None of the seven victims were identified, and the authorities would not say whether they included the missing girls, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Suspected mail thieves lead police on multi-town chase

Local Police warned Arlington and Weston residents not to use outside mail drop boxes.Police are investigating a series of mail thefts that spanned multiple Massachusetts towns on Sunday night and Monday morning.An undetermined amount of mail was stolen from drop boxes in Weston and Arlington by the same suspect, police said.
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#back
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'Mighty Quinn' collects toys for kids going into cancer treatment

Quinn Waters, of Weymouth, also known as "The Mighty Quinn," a freshly 7-year-old, two-time brain cancer survivor, gave back to the other children in the hospital where he was treated Friday, all while wearing a spiderman suit.Toys were delivered to Massachusetts General Hospital, the Mass.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'Mighty Quinn' collects toys for kids going into cancer treatment

Quinn Waters, of Weymouth, also known as "The Mighty Quinn," a freshly 7-year-old, two-time brain cancer survivor, gave back to the other children in the hospital where he was treated Friday, all while wearing a spiderman suit.Toys were delivered to Massachusetts General Hospital, the Mass.
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#accusations
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Napoleon complex: Is it illegal to insult the president in France?

A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.Published: 30 March 2023 08:52 CEST The woman, risks a fine of 12,000 but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

French woman faces trial, 12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook

Issued on: 29/03/2023 - 18:42Modified: 29/03/2023 - 18:38 The months-long protest movement against the pension reform has sent social tensions spiralling in France Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Napoleon complex: Is it illegal to insult the president in France?

A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.Published: 30 March 2023 08:52 CEST The woman, risks a fine of 12,000 but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

French woman faces trial, 12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook

Issued on: 29/03/2023 - 18:42Modified: 29/03/2023 - 18:38 The months-long protest movement against the pension reform has sent social tensions spiralling in France Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

New Mexico Game and Fish is now hiring professional bear huggers'

Bear lovers rejoice: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring for professional bear huggers.The department posted an adorable job listing on Facebook on Monday, featuring precious snaps of conservation officers cuddling baby bears.Unfortunately, a love of bears is not the only qualification you'll need to become a conservation officer.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Education

Oops: Mass. district apologizes for holding school after city gets 9 inches of snow

Off Beat "We called this one wrong, and we are so sorry!"Haverhill Public Schools apologized to families for holding school Tuesday after the city got nine inches of snow, according to a Facebook post from the district.The school said it was following weather forecasts, which predicted snow wouldn't start until 1 p.m.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Man accused of rape by serial liar reveals he tried to overdose in front of his mum'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A man falsely accused of rape by Eleanor Williams has revealed he tried to overdose in front of his mum'.During an interview on Talk TV's Piers Morgan Uncensored Jordan Trengove, 22, who spent time in custody as a result of the allegations, said he took an overdose in front of his mum after being falsely accused of rape.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Judge clears path for Miami Beach to roll back 5 a.m. last call

Travelers headed to South Beach for its ballyhooed, party-till-dawn bar and dance club scene will soon find their revelries shortened by hours.A judge ruled on Tuesday that last call for alcohol in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Popular Italian Restaurant Opens a Third Spot in a Cozy Corner of Pacific Palisades

Cinque Terre West's owners continue their expansion into a cozy nook of Pacific Palisades inside the Gardens at Palisades strip mall.Marlo Vinzoni and chef Gianbattista "Gianba" Vinzoni first opened Cinque Terre West there in 2019, then opened wine bar Enoteca 5 in 2021.Finally, on January 31 of this year, they debuted Deliziozo Cinque.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: Outages persist after strikes; Kremlin's forces being worn down in Bakhmut, Kyiv says

The fallout from Russia's missile barrage spilled into the weekend, leaving many in Ukraine without power and heat.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Friday night address that the city of Kharkiv faces "communication problems" and outages, while in Kyiv, heating is still being restored.
POLITICO
1 year ago
US Elections

The time George Santos tried to raise crazy money to host a simple rally for Trump

Santos was defensive about the unusually high price tag for a local event."Understand that I'm not here for personal gains or for any kind of financial gains," he said in a spring 2019 video message to the group posted on its Facebook page."All monies raised are solely for structuring this movement slash organization."
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Randolph daycare worker charged after allegedly taping 2-year-old's mouth shut

A Randolph daycare worker is facing criminal charges for allegedly taping a 2-year-old's mouth shut.Randolph police confirmed that 26-year-old Randolph resident Amy Li has been charged with reckless endangerment of a child and assault and battery for an incident which took place at Here We Grow Daycare on Feb. 16.
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Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
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Investopedia
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta Platforms, Snap Expand Artificial Intelligence Offerings

Meta Platforms and Snapchat are pushing deeper into the artificial intelligence (AI) business with new AI products, following OpenAI's viral success with ChatGPT.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post that Meta will create a new product group focused on generative AI, which will allow computers to generate text, draw pictures, and create other media that resemble human output.
#conversation
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Marianne Williamson becomes Democratic primary's 1st Biden challenger

WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.Williamson is formally kicking off her campaign with an event in Washington on Saturday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes first Biden challenger in 2024 primary

By Will Weissert | Associated Press WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes Democratic primary's first Biden challenger

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 9, 2020.Andrew Harnik (AP) Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Marianne Williamson becomes Democratic primary's 1st Biden challenger

WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.Williamson is formally kicking off her campaign with an event in Washington on Saturday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes first Biden challenger in 2024 primary

By Will Weissert | Associated Press WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes Democratic primary's first Biden challenger

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 9, 2020.Andrew Harnik (AP) Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
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Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Rat poison is believed to have caused a local bald eagle's death. Now, hundreds are calling for its ban.

Environment "It is time to restrict the use of these poisons.Rodent control does not need to come at the expense of our natural heritage and ecosystem."Two days after the beloved bald eagle "MK" died from apparently ingesting rat poison, hundreds took to Arlington's streets to push Massachusetts lawmakers to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs).
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Man allegedly had loaded gun in New Bedford trampoline park

A Fall River man and convicted felon brought a loaded gun into the Funz Trampoline Park in New Bedford on Saturday night, city police there said in a Facebook post.No shots were fired, and officers arrested the man - 32-year-old Chantra Say - that night.Police were called to the scene around 7 p.m. for reports of a male in possession of a firearm.
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