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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

German minister defends decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy

German authorities have defended their decision to allow a risky rescue attempt of a stranded whale to go ahead, despite experts warning it was inadvisable because the animal was hurt and unlikely to survive. The saga of the whale, known as Timmy, had gripped Germany since the beached humpback was spotted stranded on Timmendorfer beach, a sandbank in shallow waters near the coast, nearly two months ago.
Germany news
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold

Residents near West Oakland BART station oppose the removal of trees for a housing development, leading to a review halt of the developer's permit application.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Ontario government sold private jet back to Bombardier, Ford says | CBC News

Ontario government sold a $28.9 million private jet back to Bombardier after public outcry following its initial purchase.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
1 month ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

'Quite surprised': FIFA has stinging response to NJ gov's World Cup transit demand

The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City agreements requires free transit for fans to all matches. To lessen the burden on host cities, FIFA says it modified the requirements in 2023 to secure access to transit, public or other.
Alternative transportation
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump's White House ballroom project halted by judge

The National Trust for Historic Preservation halted the White House expansion project, arguing it requires congressional approval and violates constitutional protections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Trump's 'Autocracy' Rejected By Americans After Kimmel 'Debacle,' MSNBC's Molly Jong-Fast Says

Public outcry over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and rapid reinstatement demonstrated resistance to perceived autocratic pressure linked to President Donald Trump.
US politics
fromFuturism
9 months ago

Neighbors Uncover Something Incredibly Sketchy at Mark Zuckerberg's Compound

Zuckerberg and Chan operated a school without legal approval, drawing outrage from the public amid criticism over Meta’s AI chatbots and closed low-income schools.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Quincy residents want mayor's hefty raise to go to a citywide vote

Residents in Quincy oppose Mayor Thomas Koch's proposed 79% salary increase and demand future raises be voted on.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry

A concert in Italy by conductor Valery Gergiev was cancelled due to public outcry over his support for Putin.
fromTruthout
10 months ago

DeSantis Races to Open Immigrant Detention Camp in Swamp Amid Hurricane Season

The construction of a massive airport in the Everglades was halted in 1970 due to public outcry over environmental degradation being caused by human development.
Environment
fromTruthout
10 months ago

Trump's ICE Agents Are Arresting US Citizens. GOP Budget Would Hire 10,000 More.

Polls show the so-called 'big, beautiful' budget bill championed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress is becoming deeply unpopular as more people learn about the deadly consequences of... proposals to slash the health care safety net.
US politics
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

'Outrageous behavior': ICE arrests spark strong reactions from readers

The surge in ICE arrests in Massachusetts has sparked a public outcry, revealing deep divisions in views on immigration enforcement, amidst the Trump administration’s initiatives.
Boston
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