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www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after tragic' fatal stabbing in Southwark

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Camberwell on Friday.A 38-year-old man was found with stab wounds on Southampton Way, near to the junction with Coleman Way, just before 1.30am.Despite efforts from police officers and the London Ambulance Service he died at the scene, Metropolitan Police said.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

NFL Rumors: Former Patriots star adds fuel to the DeAndre Hopkins fire

Rumors are circulating about DeAndre Hopkins soon becoming a New England Patriot, and a former Patriots star is only adding to that fire.The latest news on former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pertains to his recent visit to Foxborough to meet with the New England Patriots.It's no secret how much respect Hopkins has for Bill Belichick, and he has told the coach that himself.
Mobile UX
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy S23 series get major update with camera improvements

Samsung has begun seeding its S91xBXXU2AWF1 update for the Galaxy S23 series phones.The changelog reveals a 2.2GB file size and also confirms the new firmware update brings the June security patch.S91xBXXU2AWF1 update changelog
The update is currently live in South East Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Week 22 in review: Galaxy F54 incoming, Razr 40, 40 Ultra, and Redmi Note 12T Pro official

The Samsung Galaxy F54 is leaking left and right and we already know all of its specs, its design, and its announcement date - June 6.All we need is an official price and we are good to go.We also learned the Nothing Phone (2) is coming in July, with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, a 4,700mAh battery, and a 6.7-inch display.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro debuts with Dimensity 8200 and 144Hz LCD

Xiaomi went ahead and announced its latest Redmi Note series phone in China earlier today with the Redmi Note 12T Pro.The device is a direct successor to last year's Redmi Note 11T Pro and brings the Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset which we saw debut in the Xiaomi Civi 3 last week.Redmi Note 12T Pro is equipped with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
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Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

New York's Venezuelan moment hits the Bay Area

There's no silver lining to the devastation that Venezuela's authoritarian government has inflicted on the South American nation over the past two decades, but the impact of the economic implosion is reverberating on the New York jazz scene.In the coming days and weeks, three of Venezuela's most promising young musicians are bringing their music to the Bay Area, starting June 15-18 at the Tenderloin nightspot Black Cat with the Gabriel Chakarji Quartet featuring Venezuelan vocalist Nathasha Bravo.
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Bally's wins vote paving way to open at Medinah Temple in August

Let the casino games begin, Chicago.The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved a "determination of preliminary suitability" Thursday for Bally's Chicago, setting the table to launch the city's first casino this summer.The precursor to final licensing will allow Bally's to open its temporary casino at Medinah Temple, pending a successful practice gaming session.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Migrant crisis puts more pressure on Chicago budget

Chicago would receive less migrant aid than city leaders had hoped for in the pending state budget deal, a continuation of Springfield's recent practice of awarding Chicago far below its funding requests for housing a growing population of asylum seekers.The $50.6 billion state budget approved by the Illinois Senate late Thursday includes $42.5 million to provide services for migrants arriving from the country's southern border.
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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686294000 The mystery began when the McCanns affluent doctors Kate and Gerry, their three-year-old daughter Madeleine and her two-year-old twin siblings joined a group of seven family friends and their five children on holiday at the Ocean Club in the village of Praia da Luz on the southwestern tip of Portugal on 28 April 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686294000 The mystery began when the McCanns affluent doctors Kate and Gerry, their three-year-old daughter Madeleine and her two-year-old twin siblings joined a group of seven family friends and their five children on holiday at the Ocean Club in the village of Praia da Luz on the southwestern tip of Portugal on 28 April 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686294000 The mystery began when the McCanns affluent doctors Kate and Gerry, their three-year-old daughter Madeleine and her two-year-old twin siblings joined a group of seven family friends and their five children on holiday at the Ocean Club in the village of Praia da Luz on the southwestern tip of Portugal on 28 April 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686304800 Forensics expert Dan Matthews has warned traditional evidence might be difficult to find now 16 years have passed since Madeleine's disappearance.The Forensic Science Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln suggested investigators would be searching the remote reservoir for things that could've stood the test of time and not been destroyed by its passage, such as clothing fragments, plastic items or jewellry.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686304800 Forensics expert Dan Matthews has warned traditional evidence might be difficult to find now 16 years have passed since Madeleine's disappearance.The Forensic Science Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln suggested investigators would be searching the remote reservoir for things that could've stood the test of time and not been destroyed by its passage, such as clothing fragments, plastic items or jewellry.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686225938 German prisoner Christian Brueckner was first named in connection with the unsolved mystery that summer, and officially named as a suspect last year.His yellow and white VW T3 Westfalia campervan was reportedly identified as having been near to the Praia da Luz resort in Portugal where the young girl went missing on May 3, 2007.
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All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Could the Miami Heat trade for Bradley Beal? Here's what we know so far

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards intend to work together to find a trade that could send the three-time All-Star guard to a contender, and the Miami Heat are expected to be in the mix, sources told ESPN and The Athletic.Here's what we know so far.Beal, 29, is owed $46.7 million next season, and more than $160 million in the three years after that.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

Pope expected to be released soon from hospital after abdominal surgery: Vatican

Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital in the coming days, as he recovers well and without complications from abdominal surgery last week, the Vatican said Wednesday.In his daily medical update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis again rested well overnight, was at work during the day and had received the Eucharist during a moment of prayer in the chapel of his hospital suite.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

Canadians fighting wildfires see hope in improving weather conditions

Canadians fighting the wildfires that have sent a hazardous haze over the country's northeast and much of northeastern United States saw a glimpse of hope Saturday with expectations of favorable weather in the coming days.Officials in the province of Quebec said the next 48 hours will be crucial, with rain forecast for Monday and warmer, humid conditions until then.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

Manchester United set to increase Mason Mount offer after Chelsea reject 40m bid

The Blues value their 24-year-old midfielder at 70m despite him having just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.United are expected to return with further offers for the England international, who they see as their primary midfield target this summer.They are cautious about paying such a price for Mount and they believe he does want to join the Old Trafford outfit.
Old Trafford Faithful
10 months ago
Manchester United

Ten Hag provides positive Lisandro Martinez injury update for 2023/24

Erik ten Hag has provided a positive Lisandro Martinez injury update.As this season has progressed, Manchester United have been dealing with more and more injuries.It's natural, given the fact that this squad has played so many games this term.That situation was not helped by a mid-season World Cup.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Rafael Devers Feeling 'Really Good' About Swing But Not Satisfied

Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers did his best magician routine and made his offensive slump disappear in the blink of the eye.Devers' struggles at the plate to begin the month are now a thing of the past.The left-handed hitting slugger put them further in the rear-view mirror Tuesday by belting a pair of two-run home runs in a 7-6 loss in 10 innings to the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park.
NESN.com
11 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Confirms Garrett Whitlock's Next Start For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox will soon be re-adding to their starting pitching staff.Garrett Whitlock, who was placed on the 15-day injured list back on April 28 with right elbow ulnar neuritis, made his latest rehab assignment early Sunday in Triple-A Worcester.Whitlock was spotless, going 4 2/3 innings of scoreless work, which prompted Boston skipper Alex Cora to suggest the right-hander could soon make an appearance in the coming days.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to walk out?

General secretary Mick Whelan said they are in it for the long haul and will continue to ballot every half year on whether to continue their stand against the government's pay offers.Train drivers are sick to the back teeth of their employers and the Government failing to negotiate in good faith, and blaming drivers for their inability to manage services and the rail industry effectively, Mr Whelan said.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

NHS boss urges quickest possible resolution' to junior doctors' strike

A health chief has called for the quickest possible resolution to the junior doctors' strike to mitigate the impact of industrial action on the NHS.Chris Hopson, chief strategy officer for NHS England, told the NHS ConFedExpo in Manchester that strikes were having a significant impact on the health service.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

White House ramps up efforts to slow migration in the hemisphere, capitalizing on low border crossings

Biden administration officials are doubling down on efforts to stem the flow of migrants journeying to the US-Mexico border, capitalizing on nearly a month of low border crossings in the wake of the lifting of a Covid-era restriction.The handling of the US southern border has dogged President Joe Biden over the course of his presidency, starting with an influx of unaccompanied migrant children just weeks into his administration and followed by thousands of primarily Haitian migrants who gathered under a bridge along the Texas-Mexico border.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis spells out possibility to cement 7-2 conservative majority' on Supreme Court

Ahead of an expected White House bid in the coming days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spelled out the possibility to build a 7-2 conservative majority on the US Supreme Court.The Republican pointed to four justices three appointed by Republican presidents who he believed are poised to leave the bench during the next eight or nine years, during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando on Monday.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to strike?

H eathrow airport security staff are set to walkout in an ongoing dispute over pay on Thursday, which could lead to serious disruption for holidaymakers.Earlier this month, unions announced fresh strike action this summer, while a teachers' union has threatened further industrial action.The upcoming strikes are the latest in a long series of disputes over pay and working conditions across various industries.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
FC Barcelona

Transfer Talk: USMNT's Musah eyed by West Ham if Rice joins Arsenal

The summer transfer window isn't open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Musah could replace Rice at West Ham
West Ham United are lining up Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah should Declan Rice make the move to Arsenal, according to CBS Sports.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

LAist to cut 21 positions, citing revenue shortfall

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Southern California Public Radio, which runs local station LAist (formerly known as KPCC), said Tuesday that it would cut staff by more than 10% due to a revenue shortfall.In a note to employees, President and Chief Executive Herb Scannell announced the elimination of 21 positions as part of a restructuring.
Raptors Republic
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Darko Rajakovic named as Toronto Raptors Head Coach

Hey, there's a new bench boss north of the border.Sorry this is a bit late, I was watching the new Spider-Man.It was great.The Raptors have hired Darko Rajaković as the leader of the next era.Let's give you the rundown really quickly:


Not that this is a shock, but Darko's spoken ideals on offense run somewhat counter to how the Raptors have played the past couple years.5 players (quick decision makers), teamwork, in pursuit of "beautiful basketball" Scottie Barnes touches going UP https://t.co/IxGOzcGAOG-
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Two of Trump's Lawyers Leave His Legal Team a Day After His Indictment

Two of former President Donald J. Trump's lawyers who had been engaging directly with the Justice Department have left his team, according to a social media post by Mr. Trump and a statement from the lawyers.The lawyers, James Trusty and John Rowley, left Mr. Trump's legal team a day after he was indicted on seven federal counts related to his handling of government documents at his Florida home and resort, Mar-a-Lago.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

School Shooter's Parents Will Hand Ownership of Writings to Victims

The parents of the assailant who killed six people at a Nashville Christian school in March will transfer legal ownership of the writings their child left behind to the families of roughly 100 students, providing unexpected support to those families' efforts to prevent the release of the documents.The surprise decision, outlined in a Tennessee courtroom on Thursday, could prove crucial in an increasingly fierce legal battle over whether the writings should be made public to shed light on the shooter's motivations or kept private to shield the victims from further pain.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Zelensky Visits Ukraine's Flood Zone, Where Residents See Horror' Float By

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited the flood-stricken city of Kherson on Thursday, trying to rally the region's emergency workers, who were struggling under Russian artillery fire to evacuate thousands of people from cities and settlements left submerged by the destruction of a major dam this week.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann evidence will be hard to find after 16 years, expert warns

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsWorldEurope Maryam Zakir-Hussain Saturday 03 June 2023 08:48 Close Police were scouring the remote Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal last week, around 35 miles from where the then-three-year-old went missing in 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz A forensics expert has warned that traditional evidence will be difficult to find after 16 years have passed since Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Notes: Chance of Hendriks to LA Slim, Freeman Sounds Off On Road Struggles, Drop in Power Rankings

Home/Dodgers Team News/Dodgers Notes: Chance of Hendriks to LA Slim, Freeman Sounds Off On Road Struggles, Drop in Power Rankings There was no Dodgers baseball on Monday and maybe that was a good thing folks as the guys have been in a sort of funk lately and with the Chicago White Sox up next, it will be a good opportunity for LA to find their rhythm again.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

No-deal Brexit planning crowded out' efforts to prepare for pandemic

Planning for a no-deal Brexit from 2018 crowded out government efforts to prepare for a pandemic and contributed to leaving the country unready, the first evidence session of the Covid public inquiry has heard.UK government pandemic planning failed to show proper foresight and even at this stage, before hearing the evidence, it is apparent that we might not have been very well prepared at all, Hugo Keith KC, counsel to the inquiry, said.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

France, Germany and Poland back Ukraine's counteroffensive in a show of unity

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland met in Paris Monday for talks focusing on military support for Ukraine's counteroffensive and future security guarantees to be given to the country, ahead of a NATO summit in July.French President Emmanuel Macron said the Ukrainian counteroffensive began several days ago," in a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Poland's President Andrzej Duda at the Elysee presidential palace.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Wildfire on German military training site contamined with ammunition

Strong winds have fanned flames at a wildfire on a German military training site that is known to contain large amounts of ammunition, causing it to double in size, officials said Monday.The fire near Jueterbog, south of Berlin, had been simmering for days as authorities scrambled to prevent it reaching surrounding villages.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

German police say teen injured in post-match brawl with French team has died

A 15-year-old soccer player has died after suffering severe brain injuries during a post-match brawl with an opposing team at an international youth tournament in Germany over the weekend, officials said Wednesday.Frankfurt police said in a statement that a postmortem examination will be carried out on the teen in the coming days.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Southern California's persistent June gloom is finally clearing, but more rain is possible

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

After weeks of a particularly persistent bout of overcast weather as May gray dragged on into June gloom, forecasters are hopeful Southern California could see some clearing and warming by the end of this week."As the week goes on we have a slightly better chance of seeing peeks of sun," said David Sweet, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Oxnard.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Along with persistent June gloom, Southern California sees thunderstorms

(Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)

Thunderstorms rolled into parts of Southern California over the weekend, bringing scattered rains and gusty winds, while the forecast called for gray skies to continue.Hail fell in parts of Ventura County when a thunderstorm brought a downpour on Saturday, and the National Weather Service said showers and thunderstorms were expected in mountain areas of Southern California on Sunday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

More thunderstorm warnings issued as temperatures predicted to soar

Fresh thunderstorm warnings have been issued as temperatures look set to soar as high as 30C this weekend.Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days as a plume of warm air moves in from the south, triggering thundery showers.Some areas could be battered by more than 60mm of rainfall in just a few hours on Sunday, with a yellow warning in place for much of the western side of the UK between noon and 9pm.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Warnings for hot weather are upgraded as Met Office warns of thunderstorms

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded an alert for hot weather in five regions of the country as warnings have also been issued for thunderstorms over the weekend.Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days as a plume of warm air moves in from the south, with temperatures likely to soar to 28C.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Hottest day of the year expected to hit during bank holiday weekend

The warm weather is not expected to relent over the weekend with highs of 24C possible in south-east Wales and around the Bristol Channel on Saturday and Sunday.Other areas around the UK can look forward to temperatures reaching high teens and early 20s.Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said the high temperatures for the bank holiday weekend were a rarity in how dry it was expected to be.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Bank holiday weekend could bring hottest day of 2023 so far

The UK could see the hottest day of the year so far this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 24C.The Met Office said the area of high pressure, which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days, is forecast to continue through the weekend and into next week.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Spain news

Exhumation of civil war dead from Spain's Valley of Cuelgamuros begins

Forensic scientists are beginning efforts to exhume the remains of 128 people from the huge basilica outside Madrid where 34,000 dead from both sides of the Spanish civil war were buried, and where the body of Gen Francisco Franco also lay for almost half a century.The exhumations at the Valley of Cuelgamuros known until last year as the Valley of the Fallen come after the families of some of those interred there spent almost two decades fighting for their loved ones to receive a dignified burial.
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

Why was Nicola Sturgeon arrested and what happens next?

Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police in the latest remarkable twist in the investigation into the SNP's finances.The former first minister has been taken into custody and is being questioned by detectives at a police station.Officers have 12 hours from the time Ms Sturgeon was arrested before she will either be charged with a crime or released while enquiries continue.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

What's Next in the Trump Documents Case? A Previous Indictment Offers Clues.

It will at once be a routine matter for a federal courthouse and an extraordinary one.Former President Donald J. Trump is expected to appear at a federal courthouse on Tuesday afternoon in South Florida over charges related to his handling of government documents after he left office.Federal cases are arraigned every day, but this will be the first in American history against a former president.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police give major update after items found in Madeleine McCann reservoir search

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsWorldEurope Maryam Zakir-Hussain Friday 02 June 2023 05:21 Close Police were scouring the remote Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal last week, around 35 miles from where the then-three-year-old went missing in 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann say they have recovered a number of items from their recent search of a reservoir in Portugal.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

German government denies Scholz comments spurred raids on climate activists

A German government spokesperson on Friday rejected the notion that comments by Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticizing climate activists might have prompted raids against them this week.Police on Wednesday searched more than a dozen properties across Germany linked to the group Last Generation, seizing assets as part of a probe into its finances.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Carl Icahn's Battle with Illumina Comes to a Head

Image Carl Icahn is seeking changes at the top of Illumina.Credit...Brendan McDermid/Reuters One of the biggest fights in corporate America is coming to a head on Thursday: Shareholders in Illumina, the gene-sequencing giant, are set to vote on whether to back the company's incumbent directors or candidates nominated by the billionaire Carl Icahn.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Charged rhetoric swirls online and off as Trump's Miami court date looms

From the halls of Congress to the dark corners of the internet, charged and violent rhetoric is echoing among some Donald Trump sympathizers ahead of the former president's appearance in a Miami court on Tuesday FBI special agents across the country assigned to domestic terrorism squads are actively working to identify any possible threats, four law enforcement sources told CNN, following Trump's second indictment.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Two Trump Lawyers Quit a Day After His Indictment

Two of former President Donald J. Trump's lawyers who had represented him in the classified documents investigation resigned from his legal team the day after he was indicted, according to a statement they released on Friday.The lawyers, James Trusty and John Rowley, left Mr. Trump's defense team in a state of chaos and confusion as he faced the most serious legal threat of his career: a 38-count indictment filed in Miami accusing him of illegally retaining documents after he left office about some of the country's most sensitive national security secrets and of engaging in a conspiracy with an aide to obstruct the government's repeated efforts to retrieve them.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

R.N.C. Rules for First Debate Pose Challenge for Underfunded Candidates

The Republican National Committee on Friday laid out its criteria for candidates to qualify for the first Republican presidential primary debate, establishing a key fund-raising threshold and requiring candidates to pledge to support the eventual party nominee.The criteria for the debate, scheduled for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, come as the Republican presidential primary field grows more crowded, with several contenders expected to join the race in the coming days and weeks.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Pentagon increases security screenings following leak of classified documents

The Pentagon has increased its security screenings following a massive leak of classified documents allegedly by a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard that exposed sensitive information online, according to a Defense Department spokeswoman.The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) conducts routine screenings of employees coming in or out of the Pentagon for classified information, but the number and frequency of these screenings have increased after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a review of procedures around the handling of sensitive and classified material last month.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

FBI director to meet with House Oversight chair in coming days about internal document

FBI Director Christopher Wray and House Oversight Chairman James Comer are scheduled to meet in the coming days as the Kentucky Republican continues to escalate his investigation into President Joe Biden's business dealings, a spokesperson for the FBI told CNN.The meeting comes after Comer threatened to hold Wray in contempt of Congress if the agency refuses to comply with a subpoena for an internal document that an unnamed whistleblower alleges shows then-Vice President Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national, according to a letter Comer sent Wray on Wednesday.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

DeSantis ditches plans for hometown event as part of formal 2024 rollout

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is no longer planning to hold an event in his hometown of Dunedin as part of the formal launch of his campaign, a person with knowledge of the rollout plans told CNN.Instead, after officially announcing his campaign for president Wednesday with Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces, the site's audio platform, DeSantis is likely to hit the road and make appearances in the coming days in early nominating states.
Raptors HQ
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors select Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach

The wait is over!On Saturday afternoon, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Toronto Raptors would hire Darko Rajakovic as the franchise's next head coach.Rajakovic's resume includes head coaching for the NBA G League, and assistant gigs in Oklahoma City and Phoenix before his most recent gig with the Memphis Grizzlies.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Injured Dunk and Bellingham out of England games

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk has withdrawn from the England squad for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, while midfielder Jude Bellingham will not feature in the games.Dunk, 31, has not joined up with Gareth Southgate's squad at St George's Park because he is injured.Bellingham, 19, is still nursing the injury that kept him out of Borussia Dortmund's final game of the season.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Tears shed as Man City conquer Champions League mountain'

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at Ataturk Olympic Stadium


Last updated on .From the section Man City
The clock was ticking towards midnight in Istanbul when the moment Manchester City craved finally arrived and this sprawling old metropolis on the banks of the Bosphorus could turn sky blue.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We will be back,' says Leicester chairman

Leicester "will be back" after their relegation from the Premier League, says Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, who revealed he has had "offensive" messages asking him to sell the club.His family have owned the Foxes since 2010, with Aiyawatt taking charge in 2018 after the death of father Vichai.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Ownership needs sorting' - what next for relegated Leeds?

Sam Allardyce has called on Leeds United's ownership situation to be resolved as the club faces up to life back in the Championship.Three seasons after Marcelo Bielsa gloriously returned the West Yorkshire outfit to the top flight after a 16-year absence, Leeds find themselves once again out of England's elite.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Report: The Saudi League is preparing a mega offer for Max Allegri

The Saudi Super League has already thrown its money around plenty over the last few weeks.They convinced the reigning Ballon d'Or winner to leave Real Madrid, while other players with mass appeal have decided to cash in on the once-in-a-lifetime contracts that they've been offered to leave the European game and head to Saudi Arabia.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Report: Juventus activate option to extend Wojciech Szczesny's contract

There are a whole lot of contract situations that are about to be resolved in the coming days and weeks as Juventus shifts their focus toward the summer transfer window and putting together next season's squad.It appears that one for next summer has already been taken care of.According to Goal Italia's Romeo Agresti, Juventus has already picked up an option to extend goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's contract, locking the club's No. 1 in until 2025.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe politics

EU agrees radical reforms on migration and asylum laws

1. The European Union has agreed on a package of reforms to their current migration and asylum laws, which include increased resources for border management, stricter rules on returns and more humane treatment of asylum seekers.
2. The new reforms are intended to create a fairer and more effective system for processing asylum applications and managing the flow of migrants.
3. The reforms also seek to ensure that those seeking asylum receive more humane treatment, and that the rights of refugees are respected [ more ]
ProFootballTalk
10 months ago
New York Giants

Poor air quality has teams in Northeast canceling practice or moving indoors - ProFootballTalk

Canadian wildfires have resulted in poor air quality across much of the United States, particularly in the Northeast, and multiple NFL teams are seeing their practice schedules affected.Giants coach Brian Daboll decided to cancel today's practice altogether.The Giants had initially planned to move practice indoors, but the air quality in the New York area is so bad that the team decided that even inside, it wasn't a good idea to have the players breathing heavily and getting harmful particles in their lungs.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

1686129638 German prosecutors have said items seized as part of fresh searches for evidence in the Madeleine McCann case cannot yet be linked with the investigation into her disappearance.A large section of the Barragem do Arade reservoir in Portugal was cordoned off last week, about 30 miles from where three-year-old Madeleine went missing in 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Watch live: Dowden faces Rayner at PMQs as UK records highest inflation rates in G20

Watch live as Oliver Dowden stands in for PMQs and takes questions from Angela Rayner on Wednesday 7 June.Rishi Sunak is away on a trip to the United States, where he will meet Joe Biden in the coming days.That leaves Mr Dowden to face questions in the House of Commons, and he could be quizzed about the issues around the Covid inquiry.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann news: Latest update as soil tested from Christian Brueckner's van

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsWorldEurope Maryam Zakir-Hussain Wednesday 07 June 2023 06:50 Close Police were scouring the remote Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal last week, around 35 miles from where the then-three-year-old went missing in 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz Soil from a reservoir in Portugal searched by police last month is being compared with samples from main suspect Christian Brueckner's camper van, it has been reported.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann: Fresh update as police test soil from Christian Brueckner's van

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsWorldEurope Maryam Zakir-Hussain,Matt Mathers Tuesday 06 June 2023 05:18 Close Police were scouring the remote Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal last week, around 35 miles from where the then-three-year-old went missing in 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz Soil from a reservoir in Portugal searched by police last month is being compared with samples from main suspect Christian Brueckner's camper van, it has been reported.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann case: Soil from reservoir compared to samples from Christian B's van

1685607749 German prosecutors said on Thursday authorities had secured some items during a search of a reservoir in Portugal in the 16-year-old hunt for missing British girl Madeleine McCann which would be evaluated in coming days and weeks.Whether some of the items actually relate to the Madeleine McCann case cannot yet be confirmed, the prosecutor's statement read.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Murder probe launched after elderly woman found dead in Bournemouth

A murder investigation has been launched after an elderly woman was found dead at a property in Bournemouth.Officers were called to Wick Lane, in the Southbourne area, at around 7pm on Saturday afternoon and after reports of concern for the welfare of a woman at the address.An ambulance was dispatched but the pensioner, in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
San Jose Sharks

NHL rumor roundup: Should teams jump at the chance to acquire Carter Hart?

There's a lot of moving parts around the NHL this time of year, as the NHL Draft and the looming free agency season period coincide with the Stanley Cup Final, while it's business as usual on the trades, transactions and coach-searching fronts as well.As Florida and Vegas head into a pivotal Game 3 on Thursday, here's some offday catch-up fodder on Carter Hart, the Flames and Rangers, Erik Karlsson, Timo Meier, the Jets and more.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Floodwaters Engulf Front Line in Ukraine War

KHERSON, Ukraine Thousands of people escaped inundated homes in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, including many rescued from rooftops, a day after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam gave rise to another humanitarian disaster along the front lines of the 15-month war.Floodwaters engulfed streets and houses and sent residents fleeing with what meager belongings they could carry from dozens of communities on both sides of the Dnipro River, which divides the warring armies in much of southern Ukraine.
www.dw.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy addresses Arab League Summit DW 05/19/2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told leaders at an Arab League summit on Friday that they would each receive a 10-point peace plan, and asked them to work with Ukraine directly without intermediaries.He accused some Arab leaders of ignoring the horrors of Russia's invasion of his country and urged all attendees to "take an honest look" at the war.
Core77
10 months ago
UX design

The Design of Apple's Vision Pro Goggles - Core77

Apple has unveiled their Vision Pro goggles, meant to usher in "The era of spatial computing" by delivering technology to your eyeballs in a new way.However, unlike previous groundbreaking Apple products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, the Vision Pro's use cases are not immediately obvious; that and the $3,500 price tag (and 2024 release date) suggest it's a long ways away from gaining the ubiquity of the company's previous hits.
Ars Technica
10 months ago
Gadgets

15-inch MacBook Air hands-on: Just what some folks were asking for

CUPERTINO, Calif.-People have been asking for a 15-inch MacBook Air for about as long as the Air has existed.The Air was originally conceived as a laptop that was all about extreme portability.But over time it became the default MacBook for most people-and plenty of users don't need the performance of a MacBook Pro but might like a little more desktop space or a bigger screen on which to watch streaming TV.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Russia warns that the dam's destruction is a risk to Crimea's water supply.

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam potentially poses problems for a canal supplying water to Crimea that has for years been a point of geopolitical tension between Kyiv and Moscow, Russian officials warned on Tuesday.The canal, the Northern Crimean Canal, runs approximately 250 miles from the reservoir above the dam down to Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula that Russia annexed illegally in 2014.
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Michael Soroka Optioned To Gwinnett, Braves Welcome Mets to Atalanta, More

After Sunday's thrilling come from behind victory, the Braves likely had a good flight home and enjoyable off day on Monday after a tougher than expected road trip.And yet, while the Braves were not playing a game, they certainly were busy once again shuffling the roster with multiple moves that directly and indirectly impacted several players.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

19-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed in attack

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old man was killed in an attack.Greater Manchester Police said Salah Adam was killed on Wednesday after he was attacked on Kings Road in Old Trafford.Initial inquiries suggest that Mr Adam went to the aid of a friend who was being chased by two young men.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 51, stabbed to death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 51-year-old woman was stabbed to death.Greater Manchester Police said reports came in at about 12pm on Friday that a woman had been stabbed on Edge Lane in Droylsden.The woman died at the scene.Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann police confirm number of items' recovered from reservoir search

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann say they have recovered a number of items from their recent search of a reservoir in Portugal.German authorities last week helped Portuguese crews comb a remote area inland from the Algarve coastal resort where Madeleine went missing from her bedroom during a family holiday in 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Items seized in Madeleine McCann search cannot yet be linked' to disappearance

German prosecutors have said items seized as part of fresh searches for evidence in the Madeleine McCann case cannot yet be linked with the investigation into her disappearance.A large section of the Barragem do Arade reservoir in Portugal was cordoned off last week, about 30 miles from where three-year-old Madeleine went missing in 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in Manchester

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Manchester.Police were called to an address in King Road, Old Trafford, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday after a 21-year-old man was found with serious injuries.First aid was administered but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann police confirm number of items' recovered from reservoir search

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann say they have recovered a number of items from their recent search of a reservoir in Portugal.German authorities last week helped Portuguese crews comb a remote area inland from the Algarve coastal resort where Madeleine went missing from her bedroom during a family holiday in 2007.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Talented Fine Dining Chef Debuts New Koreatown Bistro Inside Hotel Normandie

Miles Thompson, one of LA's most celebrated and talented fine dining chefs, previously of Allumette in Echo Park and Michael's in Santa Monica, has finally landed at a new kitchen in Los Angeles.Thompson announced on Instagram yesterday that he'll be opening a pop-up/residency called Baby Bistro inside the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown beginning this week on June 1, serving dinner from Thursday to Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
RMNB
10 months ago
Washington Capitals

Jeff Halpern reportedly to arrive in DC this week for interview, hiring process could be sped up by offers to Spencer Carbery

The Washington Capitals are still without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Peter Laviolette a month and a half ago and the next step of their process is expected to get going this week.Hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports on the 32 Thoughts Podcast that the Caps are supposed to bring current Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Halpern in for his interview at some point in the coming days.
RMNB
11 months ago
Washington Capitals

Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with general manager Kyle Dubas

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that general manager Kyle Dubas will not return for the 2023-24 season.The announcement comes one week after the Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the second round.Dubas has been the Leafs' GM since 2018, having previously served four years as an assistant general manager with the organization.
Arseblog
10 months ago
Arsenal

Frida Maanum voted as Arsenal Women's Player of the Season

1. Frida Maanum was voted as Arsenal Women's Player of the Season for the 2020/21 season. 2. Maanum has been an integral part of Arsenal's success this season, making 28 appearances and notching up 12 goals. 3. Maanum is the
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Liz Truss planning knighthoods and other awards for up to dozen allies'

Liz Truss is believed to be planning to hand out knighthoods and other awards to up to 12 of her allies following her short-lived premiership.Close supporters who helped orchestrate the former prime minister's leadership bid are among those put forward for resignation honours, the Sun on Sunday reported.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

UK Government accused of sabotage' over Scotland's deposit return scheme

The UK Government has been accused of trying to sabotage Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) after it ruled the environmental initiative could only go ahead if glass bottles were removed from its remit.Lorna Slater, the Scottish Government minister responsible for implementing DRS, said ministers at Holyrood would now have to look very seriously at where this leaves the viability of the Scottish scheme.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Bank holiday weekend could bring hottest day of 2023 so far

The UK could see the hottest day of the year so far this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 24C.The Met Office said the area of high pressure, which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days, is forecast to continue through the weekend and into next week.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Britain set for 24C scorcher over bank holiday weekend

The UK could see the hottest day of the year so far this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 24C.The Met Office said the area of high pressure, which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days, is forecast to continue through the weekend and into next week.
Bullets Forever
11 months ago
Washington Wizards

Some quick thoughts on the Wizards bringing in Michael Winger

As you are waking up this morning, Monumental Sports & Entertainment is reportedly hiring Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Michael Winger to become the President of Monumental Basketball.The news was first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.I literally woke up to this news because I was asleep when it broke.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Athletics and state of Nevada reach tentative agreement on move to Las Vegas

(Jed Jacobsohn / Associated Press)

The days of the Oakland Athletics could be numbered.That number could be 130.The A's play their final game of the season in Anaheim on Oct. 1.If the A's proposed move to Las Vegas is finalized, the team could open next season in Nevada.That would be two or three more steps down the road in a relocation saga, but the A's cleared what is expected to be the most difficult step Wednesday, when Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced a tentative agreement for a taxpayer contribution to a proposed new ballpark.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Hernandez: Here's the reason LeBron James won't retire, he'll return to the Lakers

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

While LeBron James was sidelined because of a torn tendon in his right foot, some of the medical experts he consulted doubted whether he would play again this season."It was a significant injury," Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka recalled Tuesday at the team's practice facility in El Segundo.
www.eastbaytimes.com
11 months ago
East Bay (California)

A's, Nevada legislative leadership reach tentative agreement for new ballpark

By GABE STERN | Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev.Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a joint statement.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

CNN to host town hall with Nikki Haley on June 4

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will participate in a live CNN presidential town hall next month in Iowa, the network announced Wednesday.CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper will moderate the event, which will air at 8 p.m. ET on June 4.The former South Carolina governor is one of many Republicans in a growing field of candidates who are vying for the party's presidential nomination and who are heavily focused on Iowa a state early in the primary election calendar that can make or break a campaign's momentum.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Shanahan, Purdy optimistic about Week 1 return

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterMay 23, 2023, 07:17 PM ET

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- According to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, only God knows for sure when quarterback Brock Purdy will be fully cleared to return to football.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA Lakers

GM says LeBron James has earned a right to decide if he has more to give Lakers

(Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press)

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that LeBron James has earned the right to take some time to consider his options this offseason, including retirement.James hinted on Monday night following the Lakers' elimination from the playoffs that "I've got a lot to think about" when it comes to his future and later reiterated that retirement was a possibility.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees designate Aaron Hicks for assignment

The Yankees designated Aaron Hicks for assignment ahead of their matchup against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.The news broke early this afternoon, with the timing of it being somewhat curious, as the switch-hitting outfielder looked to be turning a corner.The organization announced on Twitter that this move was done to open up a spot for Greg Allen, acquired via trade last night from the Boston Red Sox.
POLITICO
11 months ago
US Elections

GOP negotiators hit 'pause' on debt talks

A White House official acknowledged that a snag had occurred without indicating that either side had walked away from the table: "There are real differences between the parties on budget issues and talks will be difficult.The President's team is working hard towards a reasonable bipartisan solution that can pass the House and the Senate."
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