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9 months ago
Juventus

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign Dejan Kulusevski outright in 30 million deal

Juventus first move of the summer comes as no surprise.Both Juve and Tottenham announced Saturday evening that the London-based club have signed Swedish attacker Dejan Kulusevski outright for a €30 million price tag.It's not the initial €35 million price that was part of the original deal with Tottenham that saw Kulusevski head to the Premier League on an 18-month loan, but with Spurs' failure to qualify for the Champions League next season the two sides had to negotiate the terms of the deal in earnest.
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www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Nottingham knife attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar tried to save friend'

Nottingham knife attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar has been praised for her actions by locals who said she died trying to protect her friend.Ms O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, both 19-year-old students at the University of Nottingham, were fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday.Local school caretaker Ian Coates was also killed in a separate incident as part of the attack in the East Midlands city.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Florida Schools Question Content on Gender and Sexuality in A.P. Psychology

Advanced Placement Psychology is the subject of the latest skirmish in the monthslong battle between the state of Florida and the College Board.The board said in a statement released on Thursday afternoon that several Florida school districts had raised concerns about the course, noting that its content may violate new state laws limiting how issues of gender and sexuality are taught.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Lord Chancellor will look extremely carefully' at Pitchfork decision

The Lord Chancellor will look extremely carefully into whether double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison, the Ministry of Justice has said.The Parole Board has ruled that Pitchfork, jailed for life for raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986, can be freed.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Girl and boy who died in Bournemouth beach tragedy drowned, inquest hears

An inquest has heard that two youngsters died from drowning after a suggestion that they got into difficulty by getting caught in a riptide in the sea off Bournemouth beach.Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from Buckinghamshire, were rescued from the sea during the incident on Wednesday, but both died in hospital.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth youngsters died from drowning, inquest hears

An inquest has heard that two youngsters died from drowning after a suggestion that they got into difficulty by getting caught in a riptide in the sea off Bournemouth beach.Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from Buckinghamshire, were rescued from the sea during the incident on Wednesday, but both died in hospital.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
9 months ago
Graphic design

Things I've Learned From the WordPress Community

As we celebrate 20 years of WordPress, I wanted to take a moment to talk about its community.Sure, I've written about it before.But maybe not in the context of its impact on me.I started using WordPress around 2010.It was a difficult time in my career.Things had grown stagnant.I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay in web design.
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RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Coachella Valley Firebirds forced to change hotels ahead of Game Five of Calder Cup Finals

The Coachella Valley Firebirds did not hold a morning skate ahead of Game Five on Saturday.One would assume it was because the team wanted to save its legs after a long postseason run that has seen them play a league-high 23 playoff games.Or maybe because they wanted to go over game film inside the locker room.
Chicago White Sox
Yahoo Sports
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox place Mike Clevinger on 15-day injured list

The White Sox announced their placement of Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list with right bicep inflammation.The team called up Jesse Scholtens to replace Clevinger's roster spot.Prior to tonight's series opener at Seattle, the #WhiteSox placed right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 15) with right biceps inflammation and recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens from Class AAA Charlotte.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Yahoo DFS Baseball: Tuesday Plays and Strategy

After a light schedule Monday, baseball kicks into high gear Tuesday with 15 games.With so many options to consider on Yahoo, let's try to help narrow down the field by highlighting some pitchers and hitters who could exploit favorable matchups.Pitchers
The Yankees are struggling with injuries piling up in both their starting rotation and within their lineup.
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SF food
Eater SF
9 months ago
SF food

A 'Beacon in the Dark'

It's 11:30 p.m. on a Friday night and from a seat at the long counter at Pinecrest Diner, guests can feel the heat from the burners and flattop grill radiating out of the kitchen.A tiny mountain of hash browns sizzles in a corner of the plancha, ready to be divvied up and scooped onto plates for hungry diners.
Eater SF
9 months ago
SF food

This Michelin Guide-Listed Raw Fish Restaurant Is Closing Up Shop for the Summer

It's been about a year and a half since Le Fantastique brought the Champagne-soaked raw fish party to a midcentury-inspired space near Market and 12th streets.And as most people paying attention already know, it's been a tumultuous time for the mid-Market neighborhood.But with the season of June gloom and " No Sky July " upon us, chef and owner Robbie Wilson has a new plan: hit the road.
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www.bbc.co.uk
9 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson: Emotions run high in Uxbridge after Partygate report

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Boris Johnson resigned as MP of Uxbridge and South Ruislip before the report was published At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking it was an ordinary lunchtime in Uxbridge - the high street is bustling and people are making the most of the sunny weather.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

7 Subtle Signs You Might Be A Helicopter Parent

The term "helicopter parent" was first coined in 1969 when Dr. Haim Ginott used it to describe parents who, well, hover over their kids.Almost 50 years later, the term has earned a place in common vernacular, code for parents who govern every aspect of their children's lives.It's more than a bad habit with a catchy name: Parents who always look over their kids' shoulders may be unwittingly preventing them from practicing emotional and behavioral control on their own.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Less than a third of CBI members backed lobby group at vote on its survival

Less than a third of the Confederation of British Industry's remaining members backed the business lobby group at last week's crunch vote on its survival, it has emerged.The confidence vote followed a series of sexual misconduct allegations that prompted several companies including John Lewis and NatWest to terminate their membership of the CBI.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Police investigation finds no evidence of hate-motivated confinement of student by TDSB staff | CBC News

Toronto police have ended an investigation into the alleged hate-motived forcible confinement of a Grade 1 student at John Fisher Junior Public School, saying detectives found no evidence to support laying charges against staff.The boy's mother alleged in March that he was subjected to months of anti-Black racism at the north Toronto school.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Toronto cop who allegedly ignored domestic violence report charged after woman's death | CBC News

A Toronto police officer is facing a host of misconduct charges after allegedly failing to properly investigate and report a call for help in a domestic violence case where a woman was shot and killed only days later.The victim, 23-year-old Daniella Mallia, was found shot in an underground garage in Toronto in August of last year.
Pippen Ain't Easy
9 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Bulls depth chart heading into free agency: Vucevic decides the future

The 2023 offseason looks to be a time of inner turmoil for the Chicago Bulls.Is this team truly good enough to make a playoff run?Was there any move that would have made this team a championship contender?Is it really realistic to place your faith in a team that still hasn't figured out it needs a legitimate point guard on the roster?
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

When does NBA Free Agency begin for the Chicago Bulls?

While the Chicago Bulls made several splashy moves in 2021 by adding DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso to this team's core, the Bulls were incredibly quiet in last year's free agency period.After making no moves in three straight transaction cycles, there's mounting pressure on the front office to make the most of this 2023 free agent class.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Devastated families of two beautiful' girls killed in car crash pay tribute

Tributes have been paid to two teenage girls who were killed in a car crash.The heartbroken families of Martha Swift and Sylvie Bates, both 16, said they are devastated by the tragedy.Police said the two friends died following the fatal crash with a white Vauxhall Vivaro van in Lichfield, Staffordshire, last month.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Man arrested over death of boy, 12, who was knocked off bike

A man has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy riding a bicycle died in a collision with a car in Birmingham, West Midlands Police said.Officers were called to the incident at the junction of Coventry Road and Berkeley Road shortly after 6.15pm on Thursday evening.The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Family pay tribute to beautiful' schoolboy who died of natural causes

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at a school have paid tribute to their beautiful boy as police confirmed he died of natural causes.Hamdan Aslam's family revealed he had a pre-existing heart condition that had never been detected, and said sadly his death could have occurred at any time.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boy who died at Lewis Capaldi's former school passed away from natural causes'

A 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at Lewis Capaldi's former school passed away from natural causes, police have revealed.Hamdan Aslam was attending St Kentigern's Academy in the Blackburn area on Tuesday, 6 June when police were called.He was taken by ambulance to hospital, but died a short time later.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Man denies murdering much-loved' grandmother

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a much-loved grandmother in Newport, South Wales.Lewis Bush, 25, appeared before Newport Crown Court on Friday and denied murdering Kelly Pitt between May 9 and 13.The 44-year-old, who was described by her family as a devoted nan was found unresponsive after police were called to a property in Sandalwood Court, Newport, south Wales, at about 11.30am on May 12. Paramedics who attended confirmed Ms Pitt's death at the scene.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Man arrested following death of prisoner at Bristol prison

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a prisoner at HMP Bristol.Avon and Somerset Police was called to the prison at about 9.30am on Monday after the man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead.The force said a 34-year-old man, who was also a prisoner at HMP Bristol, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Malik Gant, former Patriots defensive back, dead at age 25

Malik Gant, a former defensive back for the New England Patriots, has passed away at the age of 25.According to a statement released by his family, he was found dead on May 25 in Miami.No cause of death has been announced yet.A walk-on at Marshall in 2015, Gant appeared in 37 games for the Thundering Herd.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

World's last gas-lit cinema' ready to reopen after 2m restoration

A gem of a picture house which is reopening its doors after a 4 million restoration is thought to be the last remaining gas-lit cinema in the world.The 109-year-old Hyde Park Picture House, in Leeds, is one of the oldest in the UK.And its refurbishment means that its nine gas lights will be lit for every screening once it opens again on Friday June 30.
ESPN.com
9 months ago
FC Barcelona

Messi: Move to Miami kept 'future' in my hands

Lionel Messi said he did not want to re-live his traumatic departure from Barcelona two years ago after revealing Wednesday he will join MLS side Inter Miami CF over the Catalan club.Messi, 35, left Barca in August 2021 as a free agent, signing for Paris Saint-Germain, because they could not afford to register his contract within their LaLiga-imposed spending limit.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Devastated' friends and teachers pay tribute to trainee chef who died in sea

Devastated friends and teachers of a 17-year-old trainee chef who died in the Bournemouth beach tragedy said he was an exceptional student.Joe Abbess, who was studying at City College Southampton, drowned along with 12-year-old Sunnah Khan in the Dorset seaside resort on May 31.Stephanie Williams, the schoolgirl's mother, has posted on social media, describing her beautiful daughter as so well loved and well liked.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Two young people drown in East Yorkshire lake, rescuers say

Two young people have drowned in a lake at a nature reserve in East Yorkshire, emergency services say.Four others were rescued from the scene at High Eske, near Tickton, on Wednesday afternoon.Police divers and fire and ambulance crews all went to the area, which they closed off to the public.Authorities have begun an investigation into how the tragedy happened.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Gender

It's an incredible feeling': the Greek skateboarders getting girls and refugees onboard

Erato Chatira is a skateboarder who teaches refugees in her native Greece for the grassroots charity Free Movement Skateboarding.The group has created a new community for young refugees using public spaces across Athens.When I first started skateboarding in Greece, some of the boys I skated with were very supportive but I still heard things like: Wow, it's really impressive you're skating.
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

Travis County celebrated teaching Black history, despite attempts to ban it - Austin Monitor

Thursday, March 30, 2023 by Seth Smalley
The Travis County Commissioners Court officially proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month in a unanimous vote last month.The proclamation was made in conjunction with the Austin Independent School District's celebration of African American heritage.Commissioners drew attention to the fact that the proclamation stood in stark contrast to efforts to ban the teaching of the history of how minorities were treated in America.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell pays tribute after wife Elspeth dies

Elspeth Mary Campbell, the wife of former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell, has died aged 83, her husband has confirmed.Lord Campbell, who served as MP for North East Fife for 28 years, said his bright, beautiful and witty wife for more than 50 years will be very much missed in a short statement released to mark her passing.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

Coco Lodge: I think I'm the most trolled Love Islander for how I look'

1. The Love Islander contestants have faced a backlash from fans for their appearance on the show Coco Lodge.
2. The criticism of the Love Islander's appearance has been largely directed towards their lack of diversity and cultural representation on the show.
3. Coco Lodge has responded to the criticism
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Toddler has part of lung removed after contracting Strep A

A toddler had part of his lung removed after he contracted invasive Strep A. Reuben Damant, three, needed a litre of fluid removed from his right lung as part of it was taken out during a five-hour-long surgery He first fell ill in November last year with a high temperature and severe stomach ache, prompting his parents, Charlton Damant, 33, and Sam Damant, 34, to call 111.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Star of MTV's Wild N Out Jacky Oh dies at the age of 32

Jacky Oh, star of MTV's Wild N Out, has died at the age of 32, it has been announced.A statement from BET media paid tribute to the loving friend and beloved colleague on Thursday.Jacky Oh was part of the US sketch comedy and rap battle improv game, created and hosted by Nick Cannon, for five seasons.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Notes: What Surprised Alex Cora About James Paxton's Outing

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton has turned back the clock in his first major league season in two years.The talented, yet oft-injured left-hander looked like his old self in Wednesday's narrow 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park.He continuously pumped pitches by Reds hitters, generating an eye-popping 22 swings and misses over his five innings of work in which he allowed only one run on four hits to go along with eight strikeouts and one walk.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Bats Silenced Again In Loss To Angels

The Boston Red Sox continue to have a difficult time generating offense and lost to the Los Angeles Angels, 4-0, on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.A third straight loss for the Red Sox drops their record to 26-23 while the Angels improve to 27-23.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYThe Red Sox have one of the better offenses statistically in Major League Baseball but it looks like they forget to pack it up and bring it to the West Coast with them.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

London to be hit by 1.4 billion mortgage timebomb

L ondon home owners face a devastating 1.4 billion mortgage ticking timebomb over the next three years as they are forced to replace cheap fixed rate deals with far more expensive loans, according to new analysis.Research by the Resolution Foundation think-tank warns that the Bank of England interest rate hikes from 0.1 per cent to 4.5 per cent since December 2021 means that repayments will balloon for thousands of London families.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Guard Who Fatally Shot Man at a Walgreens Won't Be Charged, Prosecutor Says

A security guard at a Walgreens in San Francisco will not be charged with murder after he fatally shot a man who was accused of shoplifting, the district attorney said this week.In a statement on Monday, the district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, said that prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury that the guard was guilty of a crime after they reviewed statements from witnesses and the guard, along with video footage of the April 27 episode at a store on Market Street.
Coindesk
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Asia: China's State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard

Head of Firmwide Research


Hear Alex Thorn share his take on "Bitcoin and Inflation: It's Complicated" at Consensus 2023.Good morning.Here's what's happening:

Prices: Bitcoin is hovering around $27,000 after the CFTC takes action against Binance.Insights: The Hong Kong branches of China's state-run banks want crypto.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
London food

This is the reality of running a small restaurant in Britain right now. It's a miracle we survive | Mandy Yin

At my restaurant, an independent Malaysian laksa bar in north London, we have a sharing plate of fried chicken on the menu.It isn't just any old fried chicken.Instead of wings, we use strips of tender chicken thigh that are marinated in a satay spice paste before being dredged in eggs and a spiced gram-flour coating.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Met to stop attending emergency mental health calls so officers can focus on crime'

Metropolitan Police officers will stop attending mental health crisis calls so they can focus on crime, a report claims.Sir Mark Rowley, the Met's chief officer, said in a letter seen by The Guardian that the new policy will only be waived if there is a threat to life.The letter was sent on 24 May to health and social care services, with a deadline of 31 August when the new scheme will come into force, the newspaper reports.
Medium
7 years ago
UX design

Where Do We Put The UX Tasks?

1. UX tasks should be integrated into the product development process to ensure their successful implementation and user satisfaction.
2. UX tasks should be allocated to a specific team member or department and monitored regularly to ensure that the tasks are completed on time.
3. Keeping UX tasks organized and up-to
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tributes to beautiful' five year-old girl killed in house fire as police probe cause

A five-year-old girl has died after a house fire in Pembrokeshire.Alysia Salisbury was described as a beautiful daughter and sister in a brief tribute from her family released through Dyfed Powys Police.The force said it attended a property in the Pontyglasier area, near Crymych, just before 10pm on Saturday, but despite the efforts of the emergency services Alysia died at the scene.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Girl, five, dies in Pembrokeshire house fire

A five-year-old girl has died after a house fire in Pembrokeshire.Alysia Salisbury was described as a beautiful daughter and sister in a tribute from her family released through Dyfed Powys Police.The force said it attended a property in the Pontyglasier area, near Crymych, just before 10pm on Saturday, but despite the efforts of the emergency services Alysia died at the scene.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police name boy, 15, whose body was found in Carlisle river

A teenager whose body was found in a Carlisle river has been formally identified as Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick, aged 15, Cumbria Police said.Lewis, who was from Carlisle, was found shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday after emergency services received reports that he and three other teenage boys had got into trouble in the River Eden on Friday evening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Everything we know as body of boy found in Carlisle river search

The body of a teenage boy who went missing after swimming with his friends in a river in Carlisle has been found after a major search.The 15-year-old was found by emergency services shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday.It comes after the four teenage boys got into difficulty while swimming in the River Eden on Friday evening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Body found in river search for missing 15-year-old

Police have found the body of a boy after a 15-year-old vanished when a group of teenagers got into trouble in the River Eden in Carlisle.The local youngster's loved ones have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Cumbria Police said.No formal identification has been carried out yet.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police find body of missing schoolboy

Emergency services were called to reports of four teenagers in the river The body of a teenage boy who went missing after swimming with his friends in the River Eden, in Carlisle, has been found after a major search was launched.The 15-year-old was found by emergency services near to the Rosehill area shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man dies falling from yacht in English Channel during historic race'

A sailor has died after falling from a yacht in the English Channel.He fell from the vessel in French waters on Friday afternoon, with reports that he was taking part in the historic Royal Escape Race.Sussex Yacht Club posted a statement on its Facebook page following the tragic incident.We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our fellow sailors yesterday, the club said.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Work halted at Tottenham Court Road building site following fatal cyclist collision with lorry

Camden Council told Derwent London to suspend activities at the 107m office block it is building in Tottenham Court Road while police investigate the death of a young rider killed in the HGV crash on Wednesday morning.The man, who was said by the Met to be in his 20s but whose name has not been released, was believed to have been riding a Lime rental e-bike at the time he collided with a 32-tonne tipper truck that had exited Derwent's Network Building site nearby.
BBC News
10 months ago
London

London still losing pubs and restaurants post-pandemic - research

A higher proportion of pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs have closed in central London than in most other British cities since the pandemic, according to new research.Data from consultants CGA and AlixPartners suggests the number of licensed premises since March 2020 declined 12% in British cities.
BBC News
10 months ago
London

ULEZ: Impact of mayor's expansion questioned

Political Editor, BBC London

One in six cars registered in outer London did not meet Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards last year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.The data was released following a Freedom of Information request by the BBC to Transport for London (TfL).
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
Manchester United

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah reacts as Manchester United qualify for Champions League

With Newcastle having secured their spot in the top four on Monday night, Jurgen Klopp's side had to hope United would lose both of their remaining games to catch them on the final day.Liverpool have ended the season strongly but endured a difficult time of things earlier on in the campaign and even a late winning run was not enough to catch up.
The Busby Babe
11 months ago
Manchester United

Alejandro Garnacho signs five-year contract extension

Manchester United and Argentina starlet Alejandro Garnacho has agreed to a contract extension with the club, signing a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford through 2028.The young forward has five goals and six assists from 31 appearances in all competitions this season, and shows a lot of promise going forward.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

How Erdogan Reoriented Turkish Culture to Maintain His Power

At the final sundown before the first round of voting in the toughest election of his two-decade rule, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey visited Hagia Sophia for evening prayers and to remind his voters of just what he had delivered.For nearly a millennium the domed cathedral had been the epicenter of Orthodox Christianity.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Catastrophic' Floods in Italy Leave 8 Dead and Thousands Homeless

Widespread flooding in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna killed at least eight people and forced another 5,000 to abandon their homes, officials said on Wednesday as rescue efforts continued to assist those stuck on the upper stories of buildings.Some of the worst-hit areas received almost 20 inches of rain in 36 hours, about half the average annual amount, according to the Italian civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Body of teenager, 16, pulled from river in Castleford

The body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered from a river in Castleford, police have said.West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the River Calder just before 7pm on Wednesday evening, to a report of concern for the safety of a male in the water.The emergency services attended the scene, close to where the A639 crosses the river, and were witnessed using drones and several rigid-hull inflatable rafts to search for the teenager.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Previous punishments for MPs which could set bar for 10-day Boris Johnson suspension

Boris Johnson is facing fresh questions about his behaviour during Partygate after the Cabinet Office referred the former prime minister to police over further potential lockdown rule breaches.It comes at a difficult time for Mr Johnson, as the cross-party committee of MPs enters its final deliberations on whether he lied to parliament about rule-breaking No 10 parties during the Covid crisis.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

95-Year-Old in Australia Dies Days After Police Officer Used Stun Gun on Her

A 95-year-old Australian woman whom a police officer in Australia used a stun gun on last week has died in a hospital, the authorities said on Wednesday, not long after announcing charges against the officer, who used the stun gun to repel her when she approached him while holding a steak knife.The case provoked outrage around Australia as circumstances of the confrontation between the woman, Clare Nowland, and the police officer emerged.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Lift engineer fears losing south London job over uncalled for' ULEZ expansion

Richard Podmore drives a non-ULEZ compliant 2013 plate Mercedes van into London four days a week for work.The 53-year-old believes workers traveling into the ULEZ zones will be made redundant if employers cannot afford to pay the 12.50 daily charge.He says the expansion is uncalled for and pointless which is causing stress among engineers in the industry.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Bromley classic car fanatic could be forced' to sell collection due to ULEZ plans

Lee Rose, who has collected classical cars for 15 years, currently drives a 30-year-old MG RV8 and a 23-year-old MG F Mark Two.The 61-year-old could be pressured into selling his cars as it will be pointless keeping them as they are non-ULEZ compliant.He says the expansion is an absolute joke which will cause chaos for classic car collectors inside the ULEZ zone.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

U.S. Investigates Fatal Shooting of Tribe Member by Border Agents

The F.B.I. and federal border officials are investigating the fatal shooting last week of a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation by U.S. border agents on the reservation in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.Agents from the Ajo Station were involved in the shooting around 10 p.m. Thursday near Ajo, Ariz., according to Robert Daniels, a spokesman for Customs and Border Protection.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

C. Boyden Gray, former White House counsel and conservative legal mind, dies at 80

C. Boyden Gray, the former White House counsel to former President George H.W. Bush and ambassador to the European Union, has died.He was 80.We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ambassador C. Boyden Gray.From 1981-1993, Mr. Gray served President Bush as his closest and most trusted senior legal advisor, the George and Barbara Bush Foundation said in a statement.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Being Born in the Hamptons Is One Thing. Staying Is Quite Another.

If I was able to make summertime money year-round I would perhaps be able to afford a home here, Mr. Henderson said.Robyn Diederiks-Henderson grew up in Montauk, N.Y., waiting tables at her mom's restaurants.Her longtime boyfriend and husband of two years, Dylan Henderson, was born and raised down the road in Southampton.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Thankful For Support After Mother Passed Away

As expected, Clayton Kershaw made his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night despite his mother passing away over the weekend.Whether impacted by the emotions from that or simply not sharp, Kershaw labored through four innings against the Minnesota Twins.He allowed two runs on seven hits and collected seven strikeouts on 90 pitches.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw May Miss Start Following Passing of His Mother

In sad news out of Dodger Stadium on Sunday, the Dodgers confirmed Clayton Kershaw's mother, Marianne, passed away over the weekend.Ellen Kershaw actually revealed the news on Saturday at a dedication of a Dodgers Dreamfield in Inglewood, Calif.Clayton was originally set to be at the dedication but Marianna passed away that morning.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Vs. Brewers Game Preview: Offense Looks To Rebound Against Eric Lauer

After dropping the opener of their three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Los Angeles Dodgers need to find some offense in the middle game at American Family Field.The Dodgers enter play with a 21-15 record, good for a half-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West standings.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

Formula 1 Cancels Grand Prix Amid Deadly Floods in Italy

Formula 1 on Wednesday canceled this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after heavy rain and deadly flooding in northern Italy made it unsafe to proceed with the race at Imola.Officials in Italy have warned residents in the region to seek higher ground this week after heavy downpours caused rain-swollen rivers to overflow their banks, flooded towns, and disrupted power services and cellphone networks.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man charged with murder of 32-year-old woman who died of head injuries

A man has been charged with the murder of a 32-year-old woman who died of serious head injuries.Police were called to a house in Oates Walk, Crawley, West Sussex, on Saturday May 13, where they found the body of Holly Sanchez.Ryan Evans, who lives at the address, has been charged with murder.The 30-year-old appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday where he was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday May 17.
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Marina Ovsyannikova: The Russian journalist who condemned Putin's war live on TV

Luis Granena On March 14, 2022, at 9:30 p.m., Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova stepped into the most-watched newscast in the country, holding up a poster with a message against the war in Ukraine.The interruption lasted barely six second, but it was enough to turn her life upside down.A few minutes later, the deputy news director approached her.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

A New Hope for Manhattan's Chino Latino Restaurants: TikTok

During a recent weekday lunch rush at his restaurant on the Upper West Side, Richard Lam hurried around the dining room fielding orders from his regulars for dishes like wonton soup, General Tso's chicken and fried rice.Moments earlier, Mr. Lam recommended a plate of crispy chicharrones de pollo to a first-time customer who learned about the diner from a viral TikTok video posted in March.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Ukrainian artists hope for more support after wonderful' Liverpool Eurovision

Ukrainian music artists who performed in Liverpool for the first time at the Eurovision Culture Village have said they hope Britons will continue to listen to Ukrainian music after the truly wonderful event.Lika Bugaeva, lead singer for the band Zetetics, and DJ Stanislav Tweeman, both from Kyiv, made their debut performances in the UK as part of Culture Liverpool's Xpresia Festival which took place in clubs and music venues across the city for Eurovision this week.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Plaid members were active bystanders' of bullying and harassment, MS admits

Plaid Cymru members were active bystanders to the bullying, misogyny and harassment going on in the party, one of its politicians has admitted as he apologised to victims.Cefyn Campbell, Senedd member for Mid and West Wales, told the PA news agency he had heard of incidents happening over several years and claimed many of the issues predated Adam Price becoming leader.
Coindesk
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Isn't Ready for Jack Bogle

Active versus passive investing is one of the oldest debates in traditional investment management.What is the best approach when investing in the liquid token market?We believe active management in this asset class is critical.Similar to the results observed in the stock market over decades, we anticipate a fat right tail in digital asset returns.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy charged with murder after hard working lad' dies in Bath city centre

Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old man who died in Bath city centre, as a teenager was arrested on suspicion of his murder.Ben Moncrieff died after an incident shortly before 3.30am on Saturday morning, with a crime scene set up outside a McDonald's restaurant in the city's Southgate Street.A 15-year-old boy, who is from south London but cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

What we know about the victims of the Texas mall shooting

Texans grieved Sunday in the aftermath of gunfire that killed eight people and wounded seven others at an Allen mall - leaving the community to grapple with the second-deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year.Just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, police said an officer who was nearby on an unrelated call heard gunfire at Allen Premium Outlets in the 800 block of West Stacy Road, near U.S. Highway 75.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Struber out at NYRB; Lesesne appointed interim

The New York Red Bulls mutually parted ways with head coach Gerhard Struber on Monday after a 1-4-6 start to the 2023 MLS season.Assistant coach Bernd Eibler also departed the club and fellow assistant Troy Lesesne takes over as interim coach through the end of the season.The Red Bulls have scored the second-fewest goals in the league (seven) and are in last place in the Eastern Conference.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder of teenager in Bath

A 15-year-old boy faces questioning over the murder of an 18-year-old man who has been named by police as Ben Moncrieff.Officers were called to the Southgate Street area of Bath, in Somerset, at around 3.30am on Saturday where the victim was found critically injured and died at the scene.Avon and Somerset Police said three people were arrested the same day, with two released without charge and teenage suspect still in custody after police were granted more time to question him.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

California condors barely escaped extinction decades ago. Avian flu could change that

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Famed for its bald, leathery visage and astonishing wingspan, the federally endangered California Condor symbolizes both a species on the brink of extinction and a thundering success story for conservationists.Just 22 condors existed when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began a captive breeding effort in the early 1980s.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Parents of murdered pregnant teacher devastated' at death of happiest person'

The parents of murdered pregnant primary school teacher Marelle Sturrock have said they are devastated by the death of the happiest person you could ever meet and their unborn grandson.Police launched a murder investigation after the body of Ms Sturrock, 35, was found at her home in Jura Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday 25 April.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Marelle Sturrock's family pay tribute to happiest person you could ever meet'

The family of murdered teacher Marelle Sturrock have paid tribute to her, calling her the happiest person you could ever meet.The body of Ms Sturrock, 35, was found at a property on Jura Street in the Craigton area of Glasgow at about 8.40am on Tuesday April 25.Police Scotland launched a murder investigation including searches of Mugdock Country Park following the death of Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

All we know about Cornwall stabbings as rugby player killed outside nightclub named

A murder investigation has been launched after a kind-hearted rugby player was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.Michael Allen, 33, has been named locally as the victim in an outbreak of violence near the Eclipse Nightclub in Bodmin, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tributes to absolute legend' rugby player stabbed to death near Cornwall nightclub

Tributes to an absolute legend and kind-hearted rugby player have poured in from family, friends and teammates after he was stabbed to death near a nightclub in Cornwall.Michael Allen, 33, has been named locally as the victim in an outbreak of violence near the Eclipse Nightclub in Bodmin, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Jamie Oliver leads tributes to MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have expressed their shock and sadness following the death of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo aged 46.The Glasgow-born chef, who struggled with addiction as a teenager before rising to become one of Australia's best known TV figures, had presented the programme since 2019.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

2-year-old daughter of Bucs star Shaq Barrett drowns in tragic accident

The daughter of Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowned in the family's swimming pool in a tragic accident.Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett's two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, drowned in a swimming pool at the family's home in Tampa on Sunday morning.Per a statement from the Tampa Police Department, officers arrived at Barrett's home after receiving a call that a child had fallen into a pool.
New York Daily News
10 months ago
Education

Two teens dead, four wounded in Mississippi house party shooting, suspect arrested

A 19-year-old is being held without bond after allegedly shooting six people, killing two of them, at a house party on Mississippi's Gulf Coast.The 12:34 a.m.Sunday shooting at a post-prom house party took the lives of two teens, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, police in Bay St. Louis, Miss., said in a statement.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Education

4 suffer life-threatening injuries after unlicensed teen driver slams into Westchester County school bus

Several people remained hospitalized Thursday, a day after an unlicensed teen driver slammed head-on into a school bus in Westchester County, police in New Castle, N.Y., said.The car's four occupants suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, which happened at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday between a Honda Accord driven by a 16-year-old and a Yorktown Central School District bus, police said.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Education

Shooting reported at North Carolina community college

A North Carolina community college was locked down Thursday morning following reports of a shooting.Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem told students to shelter in place around 10 a.m. because of an "an active shooter situation."Cops began searching the campus for two shooters, according to local news reports.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Gang sets fire to Abbey Road sushi restaurant after threatening staff with knives

Diners at a sushi house in Abbey Road were forced to flee after a gang threatened staff with knives and set fire to the restaurant.Monak, a popular pan-Asian and sushi restaurant in St John's Wood, was stormed by armed men at around 10.30pm on Friday night.Witnesses told MyLondon the group was wearing masks and balaclavas and used "gasoline" to start a fire as diners fled.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Four suspects charged after murder inquiry are all students, university confirms

Four suspects charged after an inquiry into the murder of a marketing student were also studying at the same university, it has emerged.The University of Northampton said two men charged with murdering 19-year-old Kwabena Osei-Poku, and a man and woman accused of perverting the course of justice, are registered among its students and will now be suspended pending the outcome of criminal trial.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Kane, Spurs chairman had 'honest' talk after 6-1

Harry Kane has said Tottenham Hotspur players held an "honest" conversation with club chairman Daniel Levy after their 6-1 humiliation at Newcastle United on Sunday.Spurs fell 5-0 down at St James' Park within 21 minutes in a shocking defeat which culminated with interim boss Christian Stellini being sacked on Monday.
Vulture
11 months ago
Music

The National Want Their Taylor Swift Duet Played 'in Context'

Picture going back ten years and telling someone the National and Taylor Swift would make a song together.Even as recently as the band's last album, 2019's guest-heavy I Am Easy to Find, the pairing might have come as a shock.But there it was when the National announced their latest collection, First Two Pages of Frankenstein: an opener featuring their old pal and sometimes collaborator Sufjan Stevens, two tracks featuring Phoebe Bridgers, then "The Alcott" with Swift.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

A woman who felt helpless after seeing her family being devastated by deadly brain tumours has called for more research and funding.Claire Cordiner, 54, who lives in Edinburgh, lost her mother and her youngest sister to a glioblastoma a year apart, and now her 18-year-old nephew is receiving palliative care with the same tumour.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Paul O'Grady improved the lives of Britain's LGBT+ community'

Paul O'Grady improved the lives of Britain's LGBT+ community and his cultural impact resonates across the world, fellow comedian Eddie Izzard said on Wednesday as Sir Elton John, Queen Consort Camilla and Ken Bruce led tributes.The TV presenter, who rose to fame on the club circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Kent aged 67.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Izzard: Paul O'Grady's impact on humanity and culture resonates around the world

Paul O'Grady made life easier for the LGBT community and his impact on culture, existence and humanity resonates across the UK and world, fellow comedian Eddie Izzard has said.The TV presenter, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday evening at the age of 67, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Piers Morgan and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to late Paul O'Grady live

Close Paul O'Grady: TV star and comedian dies at the age of 67 Lorraine Kelly, Piers Morgan, and others from the TV industry have paid tribute to Paul O'Grady, who died on Tuesday evening (28 March).The news of O'Grady's death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio.It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening, he said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Piers Morgan and Lorraine Kelly lead tributes to late Paul O'Grady live

Close Paul O'Grady: TV star and comedian dies at the age of 67 Lorraine Kelly, Piers Morgan, and others from the TV industry have paid tribute to Paul O'Grady, who died on Tuesday evening (28 March).The news of O'Grady's death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio.It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening, he said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady dies at the age of 67

TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.Mr Portasio said in his statement: It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe politics

Denmark lifts Brexit-related deportation threat for British nationals

British nationals have spoken of their relief after the Danish government lifted a Brexit-related deportation threat, with new laws allowing them more time to apply for residency status.Laws will be brought in to accommodate between 300 and 2,000 Britons living in the country before Brexit who had not been informed or did not know they had to apply to stay there by 31 December 2021.
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