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Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Study Claims Human Fingerprints Aren't Actually Unique

Fingerprints may not be as unique as previously believed
AI model trained to identify patterns in fingerprints with high accuracy
US politics
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

It Is Unclear Whether Trump Will Have a Mug Shot or Fingerprints Taken

On Tuesday, for the second time in a little over two months, former President Donald J. Trump will turn himself in for arrest.But it is unclear how many of the rituals of a normal arrest he will be subject to.He is expected to be advised of his rights, and a judge will assess whether he has legal representation.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Dianne Feinstein announces she won't run for reelection in 2024

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced on Tuesday that she will not run for reelection in 2024, a major moment for a historic political career as the fight to succeed her is already under way.I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends, Feinstein said in a statement.
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united-states
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Trump to Appear in Miami Court on Classified Material Charges

Donald J. Trump is set to become the first former president to be arraigned on federal charges when he appears in a Miami courtroom on Tuesday to face charges that he illegally retained national security documents after leaving office, obstructed efforts to retrieve them and made false statements about the matter.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

29 Years Ago, One Game-Changing Album Ushered In A New Era Of Rap Music

By the time Warren G's debut studio album Regulate... G Funk Era was released on June 7, 1994, its title track had gained tremendous popularity over six weeks.The "Regulate" single had been introduced to the masses through the film Above The Rim's soundtrack, bringing anticipation for Warren G's solo album to a boil as summer heated up.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nicholas Rossi given deadline to lodge medical report before extradition hearing

A suspected rapist wanted in the United States has been given a final chance to lodge reports with a Scottish court before a full extradition hearing takes place next month.Nicholas Rossi appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court via video link on Monday in the long-running extradition battle, which was launched after US authorities in Utah accused the 35-year-old of sex offences.
https://www.rogerebert.com/
1 year ago
Film

SXSW 2023: If You Were the Last, Upon Entry, Scrambled | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Maybe "If You Were the Last" is trying to say something with its tone about how awkward such a talk can be, but that innocent charm runs thin.The movie also has a habit of cutting away when the two embrace each other, affirming their closeness in the middle of their debate, and then the script moves on as if nothing happened.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

End of long-running extradition battle delayed as reports not ready

A suspected rapist who is embroiled in a long-running extradition battle during which he tried to con the Scottish courts into believing he was in fact an innocent Irish orphan has had his hearing put off until the summer.American Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected before Edinburgh Sheriff Court but, it was told, he refused to get into the prison van and it was ruled the hearing could continue in his absence.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Man fighting US extradition is Nicholas Rossi, sheriff rules

A man who has been fighting extradition to the US is fugitive rape suspect Nicholas Rossi, a sheriff has ruled.The 35-year-old has spent the last 11 months trying to con the Scottish courts into believing he is Arthur Knight, an orphan from Ireland who has never been to the US.But on Friday, Sheriff Norman McFadyen told Edinburgh Sheriff Court he has found the man to be Rossi  who US authorities have been seeking in connection with rape and sexual assault allegations.
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Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Trial begins for man accused of killing pregnant probation officer

In the months leading up to her shooting death, Stacey Jones, a Cook County probation officer who was eight months pregnant, told family and friends that the father of her unborn child threatened her and told her he didn't want more children, prosecutors alleged.But when she didn't get an abortion, Corey Deering, the father, who was married to another woman, "hatched a plan" to end her life, along with that of her child, Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Michelle Papa alleged during opening statements Tuesday at the Leighton Criminal Court building.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Man convicted of attempted murder in 2020 Englewood police shooting

Three years after he was shot by police - a shooting that purportedly set off a round of looting in the downtown area - an Englewood man was convicted of attempted murder of two Chicago police officers.A Cook County jury late Wednesday found Latrell Allen, 23, guilty of four counts of attempted murder and four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, according to county court records.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

With Fingerprints, DNA and Photos, Turkey Seeks Families of the Missing

When a powerful earthquake struck southern Turkey last month, a lawyer concluded that her relatives had been buried in the rubble of their collapsed apartment.Three days later, rescue workers recovered the bodies of her mother and brother, she said, but days, then weeks, then a month passed with no sign of her father.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Former student, 16, accused of fatally shooting 2, injuring 2 others at Benito Juarez high school denied bail: prosecutors

A 16-year-old boy who had been expelled from Benito Juarez Community Academy high school is accused of fatally gunning down two students including one he believed was in a rival gang and injuring two others in attack at dismissal, prosecutors said Saturday.Christian Acevedo appeared before Cook County Judge Ankur Srivastava, who denied bail during a hearing that was livestreamed on YouTube.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of prominent S.C attorney Alex Murdaugh

Alex Murdaugh, accused of killing his wife and son in 2021, is also charged with embezzling millions from his family's law firm.Prosecutors spent nearly three hours presenting closing arguments.LEILA FADEL, HOST: Jurors in the South Carolina murder trial of former attorney Alex Murdaugh are expected to start deliberations later today.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Rape suspect continues to deny identity at fresh extradition hearing

An alleged rapist wanted by prosecutors in the US has denied he is the man they are looking for  despite a court ruling just last week that he is.Nicholas Rossi appeared at an extradition hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday after being served fresh allegations by authorities.But defence lawyer Andrew Docherty called him Mr Knight and told Sheriff Norman McFadyen his client does not accept he is the subject of the warrant and will not consent to being extradited.
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Editor In Leaf
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Who Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Select 28th Overall?

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded their original 2023 first round pick for Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari ahead of this past season's trade deadline.However, the Toronto maple Leafs acquired the Boston Bruins' first round pick (and Erik Gustafsson) from the Washington Capitals for defenceman Rasmus Sandin less than a couple weeks later.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Man Charged With Stealing Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz'

A man has been indicted on charges that he stole a pair of the famed ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., the actress's hometown, nearly 18 years ago.The red-sequined pumps were recovered in a sting operation that ended in Minneapolis in 2018, but the authorities said at the time that their investigation was continuing and they did not name any suspects.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Dining

Mother's Day Gift Guide: Whimsical Martini Glasses, Scented Ceramics and More

Image Clockwise from left: Sophie Lou Jacobsen Piano cocktail glasses, $100, sophieloujacobsen.com.Sophie Lou Jacobsen Totem martini glass, $110, sophieloujacobsen.com.Boris de Beijer Coupes de Pompadour, $380, mociun.com.Helle Mardahl Bon Bon cocktail glass, $360, hellemardahl.com.Credit...Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of DWR; Mociun (2); courtesy of Matches A good, stiff martini is a gift unto itself.
Boston.com
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Ranking Dont'a Hightower's top 5 plays with the Patriots

Patriots "I'll never get tired of inscribing 'The Strip Sack' on anything I sign."After nine standout seasons in New England, linebacker Dont'a Hightower officially called it a career on Tuesday morning.And given the resume he compiled in Foxborough, the 33-year-old defensive stalwart will be in line for a red jacket at the Patriots Hall of Fame in due time.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: exceptionally light laptop is a pro performer

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is remarkably light.You notice it when you take it out of the box, as you'll put a bit too much force into lifting it in anticipation of greater weight, and end up looking a bit stupid as it lifts up faster than you expected.It's also thin, perfect for slipping into a stylish shoulder bag or laptop bag (opens in new tab) .
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Made MLB History Against Yankees

Mookie Betts had his fingerprints all over the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 win against the New York Yankees on Friday at Dodger Stadium.The six-time All-Star began the night with the 41st leadoff home run of his career in the bottom of the first, and added an RBI single in the same inning after the Dodgers batted around.
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers, Yankees Marvel At Aaron Judge's Catch Through Dodger Stadium Bullpen Fence

Aaron Judge went hitless with two strikeouts in the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was 0-for-2 on Saturday before putting his fingerprints on the New York Yankees' win with a home run and highlight-reel catch.Judge's first hit in the marquee series against the Dodgers was a solo home run off Shelby Miller to start the sixth inning.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

A breakdown of Zia Cooke's spectacular Sparks debut

The Los Angeles Sparks' season is underway and although the team has lost two of their first three games, there have been early signs of optimism in the Curt Miller era.On defense, the Sparks have been feisty as they've averaged 9.3 steals a game (second most in the league) and have forced the opposition into shooting struggles.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Life sentence for sadistic sexual killer' for double jeopardy murder

A sadistic sexual killer has been jailed for more than 25 years for the murder of an escort as her family finally saw justice three decades after he was cleared of the crime.Lorry driver David Smith, 67, was acquitted of killing Sarah Crump, 33, in 1993, after a trial at which her mother warned he would kill again.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Paralegal jailed for leaking Crown Prosecution Service files to criminal gangs

A former Crown Prosecution Service worker has been jailed after she downloaded and passed on highly sensitive files that ended up in the hands of criminal gangs.Paralegal Rachel Simpson, 39, from Newport, South Wales, had worked for the CPS since 2003 and is known to have started illegally accessing material from around 2016 until 2020.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sunak says he's proud' of record after being told carer can't afford light bulb

Rishi Sunak said he was proud of his economic record when questioned about a carer who cannot afford to buy a light bulb in the cost of living crisis.In a BBC Breakfast interview on Tuesday morning, the prime minister was challenged on the impact of the crisis and was told of a carer called Nicky, forced to sit in darkness in her kitchen because she cannot afford a light bulb on her 10.50 an hour wage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Disgraceful' to compare Gary Lineker row to Putin's Russia, says minister

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Labour has been criticised after claiming Gary Lineker being taken off air for tweeting something the Government doesn't like sounds like Putin's Russia.Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell's remarks were branded distasteful by culture minister Julia Lopez, who also labelled it a disgraceful comparison given Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Police widen investigation to include day before Nicola Bulley went missing

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Lancashire Police has widened its investigation to include the day before Nicola Bulley disappeared.Detectives returned to the village of St Michael's on Wyre last week to request CCTV from the day before Nicola Bulley vanished on 27 January.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Any trace of Nicola Bulley will now be gone from disappearance site, says ex-cop

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Any trace of Nicola Bulley on the stretch of river where she was last seen will now be gone, a former Lancashire police officer has said.Riverbanks and fields like the one in St Michael's on Wyre where the missing mother-of-two walked her dog are not very forensically friendly, the retired officer told The Telegraph.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

PITAKA iPad Charging Stand & Pro Case review: stylish and convenient accessories

PITAKA are a leading brand when it comes to accessories for your favourite electronics, and I got the chance to test out one of their most popular iPad products - the PITAKA MagEZ Magnetic iPad Charging Stand and Case Pro.This nifty bit of kit acts as both a stand and charging point for your iPad and MagEZ-compatible accessories.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

Xencelabs Pen Display 24 review: big drawing tablet, big quality

Xencelabs Pen Display24: Key specs
Product dimensions: 24.4 x 15.3 x 1.4inActive area size: 20.75 x 11.7-inchesActive area aspect ratio: 16:9Pen: Battery-freePressure levels: 8,192 Weight: 6.0kg (13.3 lbs)Connection: Wired
Xencelabs is quickly becoming a more prominent name in the digital art space, competing with the likes of Wacom and Huion as one of the best around.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

AOC AGM600 review: gaming mouse comes with high performance, low price

The AOC AGM600 comes from AGON, which is the gaming arm and product line from AOC - probably best known for their creation of high-performance, accurate monitors for gaming and creative industries.Their peripheral offerings are expanding quickly - with keyboards, mouse pads, headsets and gaming arms complementing an increasing lineup of highly responsive and accurate gaming mice.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins' Don Sweeney named a finalist for NHL GM of the Year Award

Bruins Don Sweeney helped build a roster that set the record for most wins (65) in a single NHL season.The Bruins were unable to see a record-setting season through with a Stanley Cup championship, but little of the blame falls on the shoulders of general manager Don Sweeney.With Boston fixed in a win-now window, Sweeney and Boston's front office assembled one of the deepest rosters in recent memory during the 2022-23 season.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

2023 NCAA Women's Hockey Tournament: Quarterfinal Recap

The Huskies once again prevailed in a thriller down win New Haven to advance to their third consecutive Frozen Four
Key Takeaways Northeastern Scored First People keep talking about Northeastern being a top line only type of team.Well the scoring got started by a third line freshman out of Northern MA.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins' fourth line punches back against Red Wings, showcases value ahead of grueling playoff push

Bruins "We need something to light a spark here."The Bruins' checking unit of Tomas Nosek, A.J. Greer, and Garnet Hathaway isn't exactly the trio Jim Montgomery calls on to land punches in the offensive zone.Rather, their job description usually pivots to doling out pain just about anywhere else on the ice.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

A confident Charlie McAvoy is driving Bruins' scoring surge from the blue line

Bruins "We're starting to see the dynamic McAvoy that we've seen for years."Charlie McAvoy leaves his fingerprints on just about every Bruins game.His active stick, hockey IQ, and stout frame make him a defensive equalizer.He can shift the momentum of a contest by way of a thunderous check.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Tecno Camon 20 Premier in for review

We've got the new Tecno Camon 20 Premier in the office so here's an unboxing, before the review team gets going.You get a well-stocked package with a quality matte case, a 45W charger, headphones, and a USB-C cable.Unboxing the Tecno Camon 20 Premier
Another things that makes the Tecno Camon 20 Premier special (not the name) is the back finish.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G in for review

This is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G and it's one of the four members of the series we have at the office.So let's do an unboxing.It ships with a case, USB cable, and a 33W charger.We have the Blue model.Here it is next to the Green Redmi Note 12 - the 5G variant.They have the same-size 6.67-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED with the same 1080p resolution.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Honor Magic5 Pro unveiled with a custom 1/1.12" camera sensor, vanilla Magic5 follows

Honor detailed its new "dual flagship" strategy today - both product lines share the "Magic" name, one is the traditional number series, the other is the Magic V foldables.There are exciting developments for the Magic Vs, but we'll cover those in a separate post.The focus today was on unveiling the new Honor Magic5 and Magic5 Pro flagships (no Ultimate, not yet, at least).
www.gsmarena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition hands-on review

Realme launched the Realme 10 Pro last November in three colors - Dark Matter, Nebula Blue, and Hyperspace Gold.And a few weeks ago, the company unveiled a limited edition 10 Pro designed in partnership with Coca-Cola, dubbed Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition.We received one from Realme, so let's see how it's different from the regular 10 Pro.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Samsung Reveals Revolutionary OLED Panel with Built-in Fingerprint Scanner and Heart Rate Sensor - Yanko Design

Samsung Display, a subsidiary of electronics giant Samsung, unveiled a world's first OLED display with its own integrated fingerprint scanner capable of monitoring its user's blood pressure as well as heart rate.Dubbed the "Sensor OLED", Samsung revealed its innovative new display at the Display Week 2023, an exhibition for the electronic display industry currently being held in Los Angeles.
CreativeApplications.Net
1 year ago
Design

The Perfect NFT - A blockchain art performance by and for its participants

The Perfect NFT is a performative art installation which considers blockchains as a medium for artistic expression.It elevates distributed ledger technology from a distribution channel to commentary and critique of the absurdity in the NFT space.In place of a classic auction, a novel minting experience is used to allow organic price discovery of individual pieces in the collection.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Volkswagen Golf R Review - Yanko Design

It's not often that I get a second bite at the apple with a car for evaluation.Usually something shows up in my driveway, I live with it for a week, and then it disappears again, turning into a proverbial pumpkin with no more lasting presence than a few megabytes on my camera's memory and some lingering impressions within my own.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Owner of popular Toronto brunch spot calls for faster police response after break-in | CBC News

The owner of a popular east-end Toronto eatery is speaking out after her restaurant was broken into, calling for police to do more for small businesses victimized by burglaries.Maha Barsoom owns the restaurant Maha's Brunch, and recently opened Maha's Cafe on Queen Street East with her children.Early Wednesday morning, little more than a week after opening, her son found out Maha's Cafe had been broken into.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Alleged subway killer was on probation, had years-long history of charges: court documents | CBC News

A 22-year-old homeless man who is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy at a Toronto subway station Saturday was on probation when the attack occurred, and has been charged in recent years for a variety of offences, according to court documents obtained by CBC Toronto.
BBC News
10 months ago
London

Fraudsters jailed for selling fake passports to fugitive criminals

Anthony Beard, aged 61, obtained real passports in other people's names then added the photographs of criminals, including two fugitive murderers.He was jailed for six years and eight months.One of his accomplices, Chris McCormack was jailed for eight years.Sentencing them, Judge Nicholas Ainley said: "This crime was to enable wicked, violent criminals to evade justice."
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Thieves blow church safes with explosives to steal parish silver

A gang is using explosives to break into church safes to steal parish silver.The thieves are believed to have broken into four churches so far to take chalices, candlesticks, crucifixes and plates locked away in safe storage.In one raid, 25 pieces of communion silver, including a 450-year-old Elizabethan chalice worth £30,000, were stolen from a safe in the vestry of Lady St Mary's Church in Wareham, Dorset.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Thieves blow church safes with explosives to steal parish silver

A gang is using explosives to break into church safes to steal parish silver.The thieves are believed to have broken into four churches so far to take chalices, candlesticks, crucifixes and plates locked away in safe storage.In one raid, 25 pieces of communion silver, including a 450-year-old Elizabethan chalice worth £30,000, were stolen from a safe in the vestry of Lady St Mary's Church in Wareham, Dorset.
South Side Sox
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox 5, Brewers 2: Offense delivers early and often

The White Sox (6-4) collected nine hits in their first four innings en route to a relatively easy victory over the Brewers (4-7) at Camelback Ranch.Lance Lynn recovered from his slow start to Spring Training with a terrific outing.In four shutout innings, Lynn struck out five and only allowed two hits (both singles).
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

We're About to See a Rare and Record-Setting May Heat Wave

It may still be spring, but baking summer heat is about to hit the famously comfortable Pacific Northwest and western Canada.Starting this weekend, the heat wave will send temperatures soaring 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit above average in some spots and potentially break records.This event won't reach the heights of the punishing heat dome that obliterated records in the region in June 2021 and contributed to hundreds of deaths.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Science

Move Over Jupiter: Saturn Adds 62 More Moons to Its Count

In the red corner, Jupiter, the largest planet orbiting our sun, which shaped our solar system with its gravitational bulk.In the blue corner, Saturn, the magnificent ringed world with bewildering hexagonal storms at its poles.These two giant worlds are late in their bout for satellite-based supremacy.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Royal fan arrested at coronation describes moment police grabbed her from crowd'

A royal fan detained for 13 hours after standing next to Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of the King's coronation has described the moment police grabbed her from the crowd.Alice Chambers had headed to the Mall on Saturday morning to catch a glimpse of the King's procession as it made its way towards Westminster Abbey for the historic service.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Royal fan who stood near coronation protesters arrested and held for 13 hours

A monarchist who was arrested and detained for 13 hours after she stood near protesters on the day of the King's coronation has said no innocent bystander should endure a shocking experience like hers.Alice Chambers has now called on police to put new processes in place to prevent a repeat of the incident.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Royal superfan arrested for standing near Just Stop Oil protesters misses coronation

A royal superfan attending the coronation says she was arrested just for standing next to Just Stop Oil protestors before being held for 13 hours.Alice Chambers had headed to the Mall on Saturday morning to try and get a glimpse of King Charles.But as she waited among the crowds she found herself handcuffed by police and arrested on suspicion of potential to cause a breach the peace alongside roughly a dozen other people.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Royal fan misses Coronation after arrest on Mall when mistaken for Just Stop Oil protester

A Royals fan who waited on The Mall to catch a glimpse of the King's coronation ended up spending 13 hours in police custody after being wrongfully mistaken for a Just Stop Oil protester.Australian architect Alice Chambers, 36, had been unknowingly standing next to the group of protesters when she was arrested on the morning of Saturday May 6.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Former dancers sue River North strip club over alleged assaults

Four former dancers are suing a River North strip club, alleging management regularly allowed customers to physically and sexually assault them at work.The dancers' suit alleges that the strip club, Rick's Cabaret Chicago at 1531 N. Kingsbury St., "knowingly fostered a hostile work environment" by allowing customers to commit "egregious assaults and batteries on female dancers, including grabbing and groping dancers' intimate private areas under their clothing, slapping dancers, exposing their genitals, biting, choking and other outrageous and criminal acts."
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

He shot himself while allegedly stealing a puppy. Now he won't face trial after a cop slapped him in hospital | CBC News

A man who accidentally shot himself in the leg during an alleged armed puppy robbery has had his charges stayed after a judge found a Peel police officer held him down while he was in hospital and slapped him repeatedly across the face.In a decision made public this month, Ontario Superior Court Justice Thomas Bielby wrote that at the time of the assault in December 2019, the man was lying in a hospital bed and handcuffed by one wrist, while suffering from a gunshot wound and a broken leg, as well as on medication and awaiting surgery.
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

BREAKING: Fugitive escapes police custody, on the loose near Brooklyn Heights * Brooklyn Paper

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A fugitive has escaped police custody in Brooklyn Heights on Monday evening, launching a widespread NYPD manhunt throughout the area.According to authorities, the man was being transported to Brooklyn Central Booking on Schermerhorn Street between Smith Street and Boerum Place, when he slipped arresting officers, and made off on foot.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Griffith Park's little-known history as a prison camp for Japanese, German, Italian immigrants

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At the northern end of Griffith Park, the Travel Town Museum showcases old trains and locomotives.Few people are aware that a much darker history lives on this spot, where Japanese, German and Italian immigrants were unjustly imprisoned during World War II, often on baseless suspicions of being "potentially dangerous enemy aliens."
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

New Dolphins DC Vic Fangio kept up with the league on year away - and is eager to try new coverages in Miami

New Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was able to disconnect while staying connected in 2022.Although he was widely believed to be with the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive consultant, Fangio essentially took the year off after a three-year run as Denver Broncos head coach before signing a two-week contract to help the Philadelphia offense with Super Bowl prep for the Kansas City Chiefs defense.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Feds found bomb-making components in Highland Park massacre suspect's home, unsealed warrant shows

A federal search warrant unsealed Thursday alleges "bomb-making materials" were found in the apartment of Highland Park massacre suspect Robert Crimo III, who allegedly told authorities in an interview he'd contemplated bringing improvised explosive devices to the Fourth of July parade route but decided they were too heavy.
Raptors HQ
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Siakam's late rally falls short, Raptors lose to Magic 113-109

The Toronto Raptors thought they could just stroll to Orlando and get a win easily.Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic showed the Raptors that if they don't show up, they'll take a loss, even to a tanking team, and the Magic did just that, handing the Raptors a 113-109 loss.It was an embarrassing effort to start the first and third quarters.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

U.S. and Ukrainian Embassies Targeted by Letter Bombs in Spain

MADRID  Officials in Spain have increased security measures at consulates and public administrative buildings in the country after at least six letter bombs were mailed to several offices, including those of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the American and Ukrainian Embassies.An envelope sent by regular mail delivery to Mr. Sanchez's office was intercepted by security services on Nov. 24 because it appeared to contain pyrotechnic material, the Spanish Interior Ministry said on Thursday.
Inverse
1 year ago
Apple

9 Actually Useful Accessories Every MacBook Pro Owner Needs

As a journalist who's spent almost 13 years testing products to recommend to readers, it was inevitable that I would find myself unsatisfied with the product recommendations so many tech publications have compiled.Specifically, I've found the accessory suggestions for Apple's 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros extremely lacking.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

Yes, paper-feel screen protectors for the iPad are good

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You can make writing notes or drawing on the iPad much nicer with the right kind of screen protector.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.Apple's iPad and Pencil combination makes for an excellent note-taking or digital drawing solution.
Inverse
1 year ago
Apple

The iPhone 15 Pro Might Actually Feel Good in the Hand Again

If leaked renders courtesy of 9to5Mac are anything to go on, the iPhone 15 Pro might look just different enough from the iPhone 14 Pros with a rugged design borrowed from the Apple Watch Ultra.The move would follow last year's attempt to further differentiate the regular iPhone 14s and the iPhone 14 Pros in terms of design and features.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

After 43 years, remains of man found in sealed crate identified by Will County Coroner

Decades after it was discovered decayed, the body of a man found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport Lock in 1980 has been finally identified by DNA evidence, the Will County Coroner's Office said.The man found dead decades ago is Webster Fisher, the office of Will County Coroner Laurie Summers wrote in a news release Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Jim Harper: Illinois' biometric privacy law has created a massive liability regime

The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that exposes the White Castle burger chain to as much as $17 billion in liability because it didn't get explicit permission from employees to use biometric controls on its time clocks and computers.But don't blame the courts for the burger joint's legal costs.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft reflect on retired Patriot Dont'a Hightower: 'He won at every level he ever played'

"He won at every level he ever played ..."
"...One of the rarest of players that I have ever coached."After Dont'a Hightower made his retirement from the NFL official Tuesday, the New England Patriots issued a pair of statements Wednesday on the former linebacker, whose decade of fingerprints on the franchise remain visible.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

How the Patriots and Jets have changed since Week 8

The New England Patriots last faced off with the New York Jets three weeks ago, on Oct. 30, 2022.New England walked away with a 22-17 win to get back to .500 on the year and stay in touch with the rest of the AFC East.Let's see what has changed for both teams since then.Patriots Changes
The following 51 players were on New England's game-day roster for the October 30th meeting and are still on the active roster heading into this week:

QB Mac Jones, QB Bailey Zappe, RB Damien Harris, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, RB Pierre Strong Jr, WR DeVante Parker, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Kendrick Bourne, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Tyquan Thornton, TE Hunter Henry, TE Jonnu Smith, OT Trent Brown, OT Isaiah Wynn, G Michael Onwenu, C David Andrews, OL James Ferentz, OT Yodny Cajuste, OG Cole Strange, DL Daniel Ekuale, DL Sam Roberts, DL DaMarcus Mitchell, DL Lawrence Guy, DE Dietrich Wise Jr., DT Davon Godchaux, DT Carl Davis, DL Christian Barmore, OLB Matthew Judon, OLB Josh Uche, LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, LB Jahlani Tavai, LB Mack Wilson Sr, LB Raekwon McMillan, CB Shaun Wade, CB Jalen Mills, CB Myles Bryant, CB Jonathan Jones, CB Jack Jones, CB Marcus Jones, S Kyle Dugger, S Adrian Phillips, S Devin McCourty, S Joshua Bledsoe, S Jabrill Peppers, K Nick Folk, P Jake Bailey, LS Joe Cardona, ST Matthew Slater, ST Raleigh Webb, ST Brenden Schooler

Offense: The quarterback room is the exact same as the matchup three weeks ago.
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When the mother of newborn twins could not tell her babies apart, she turned to the police for help."Tomorrow I have to go to the police to have my twins fingerprinted so they can tell me which one is which," Sofia Rodríguez, 25, of Córdoba, Argentina, recently tweeted in Spanish.
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12 Kitchen Trends To Avoid In 2023: Experts Weigh In

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Cenovus reports $784M Q4 profit, CEO Alex Pourbaix to become executive chair | CBC News

Cenovus Energy Inc. chief executive Alex Pourbaix will step down from his CEO role later this year in order to devote more time to his evolving role as an outspoken champion of Canada's oilsands industry and its decarbonization ambitions.The Calgary-based energy company said Thursday that Pourbaix, who has led Cenovus since November of 2017, will become executive chair, while chief operating officer Jon McKenzie will become CEO in a transition that will take place after the company's annual meeting set for April 26.
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Scientists have discovered two new forms of salty ice that probably do not exist naturally on Earth but might be found on icy moons farther out in the solar system.These structures are nothing like anything that has been described before, said Baptiste Journaux, an acting assistant professor of earth and space sciences at the University of Washington.
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Egyptian challenging Australia's indefinite detention warned he faces forced removal within month

An Egyptian man challenging the lawfulness of Australia's indefinite detention system in the high court has been warned that Border Force is preparing to remove him from the country unwillingly within a month if he doesn't agree to leave on a commercial flight.Tony Sami, who has been detained for a decade after his visa was cancelled in 2012 and who is fighting to stay in Australia to be with his two children, had been preparing for a landmark case that could determine the freedom of hundreds of asylum seekers and detainees.
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3 Dan Quinn replacements Cowboys should already have on their radar

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TikTok is overrun by amateur sleuths so which clues should I leave in case I go missing? | Michael Sun

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www.independent.co.uk
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Timeline of the murders of Alexandra Morgan and Leah Ware

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Don't Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach With It.

Recently, I gave a talk to a group of K-12 teachers and public school administrators in New York.The topic was artificial intelligence, and how schools would need to adapt to prepare students for a future filled with all kinds of capable A.I. tools.But it turned out that my audience cared about only one A.I. tool: ChatGPT, the buzzy chat bot developed by OpenAI that is capable of writing cogent essays, solving science and math problems and producing working computer code.
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Privacy professionals

The Future is Passwordless: How Biometric Authentication and Other Innovative Techniques are...

For many of us, trying to remember complex passwords for all of our online accounts can be a frustrating and time-consuming task.But with the rise of biometric authentication, we can now use our unique physical characteristics, such as our fingerprints or the shape of our face, to verify our identity and access our accounts.
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US military biometric capture devices loaded with data were sold on eBay

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Engadget
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Privacy professionals

Biometric devices sold on eBay reportedly contained sensitive US military data | Engadget

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Home Office urged to reunite Eritrean family separated as they boarded boat

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www.dailymail.co.uk
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UK news

Britain grants almost three times the proportion France green-lights

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www.theguardian.com
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Make beloved items shine at new home

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide for UI/UX Designers and Creatives

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Analysis | Russia's Mass Abductions Are Genocide

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Mother knew son's life was at risk once he fled mental health unit, inquest told

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Berlin

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www.independent.co.uk
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UK news

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www.independent.co.uk
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UK news

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www.independent.co.uk
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UK news

Man wanted for extradition has similar' fingerprints to fugitive, court hears

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www.independent.co.uk
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UK news

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