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10 months ago
World politics

The Fires Here Are Unstoppable'

An out-of-control fire was advancing rapidly toward a logging road on Tuesday afternoon, tearing through Canada's immense and highly flammable boreal forest with a force and intensity bewildering to a team of French firefighters.Surrounded by thick smoke, a handful of them headed into the forest to search for water.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

3 Dead and 3 Wounded in Nottingham Attacks; Man Held by U.K. Police

A man was arrested early Tuesday on the suspicion of murder after three people were found dead in the city of Nottingham, in central England, in an apparent series of attacks that the police described as linked and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain called a shocking incident.Details were few, but the police said they were first alerted just after 4 a.m. about two of the deaths.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Firefighter injured in three-alarm Crown Heights blaze * Brooklyn Paper

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One firefighter was injured while battling a three-alarm fire in Crown Heights on Tuesday afternoon.The blaze broke out at a four-story mixed-use building at 724 Nostrand Ave.just after 12 p.m., according to the FDNY.
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

City strikes five-plus year agreement with UFT, mayor announces | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The city has reached a new labor five-plus year deal with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), New York City's largest teacher's union, Mayor Eric Adams and union boss Michael Mulgrew announced at a City Hall press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Brooklyn Paper
10 months ago
Brooklyn

All-hands fire quickly doused in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

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Firefighters quickly doused an all-hands fire at a two-story residential building in Brownsville on Tuesday afternoon.FDNY personnel were met with heavy smoke streaming from the burning two-story building at 550 Rockaway Ave. when they arrived on the scene just after 12:30 p.m.
Around 65 smoke eaters from 12 FDNY units at the location knocked down the blaze, placing it under control by 1:30 p.m.
Searches throughout the building were negative, and no one suffered injuries.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Former leader of neo-Nazi group arrested for making death threats against Brooklyn-based journalist * Brooklyn Paper

A former leader of a far-right extremist group has been arrested on federal charges in California after allegedly making violet threats against a Brooklyn-based journalist.Nicholas Welker - the former leader of the Feuerkrieg Division, a mostly-online group of neo-Nazis - was cuffed in San Jose on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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independent
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Anguish of families over senseless' murders on streets of Nottingham

Nottingham remained in shock on Tuesday as thousands of students attended a vigil for two of friends taken from them too soon.History student Barnaby Webber and medical student Grace O'Malley-Kumar were both fatally knifed on Ilkeston Road in a seemingly random act of violence.In a poignant moment of embrace the families of the two students linked hands as they lay flowers at the event.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Raab insists safe routes' for Afghans when grilled about pilot facing deportation

Dominic Raab has claimed there are safe and legal routes for Afghan refugees to get to the UK as he was grilled about the military veteran who fought against the Taliban now threatened with deportation to Rwanda.The Independent revealed this week that the Afghan pilot was forced to flee Afghanistan leaving his young family and travel to the UK on a small boat because he could find no safe and legal route out of the country.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Starmer's move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

Sir Keir Starmer's move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).A Labour spokesman said the leader's motion passed by 22 votes to 12 on Tuesday afternoon, meaning it is now down to Mr Corbyn to decide whether to run as an independent candidate.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak to be grilled by MPs on small boats and Brexit

Rishi Sunak will be grilled by a committee of senior MPs on the juddering economy, his planned crackdown on small boats and post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.The prime minister faces a 90-minute cross-examination by the Commons liaison committee on Tuesday afternoon, the only group which gets to question the PM.
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FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

Josh Allen hints at behind-the-scenes drama for Stefon Diggs, Bills

Stefon Diggs was absent from the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp.Josh Allen spoke to some looming issues between the two.The relationship between Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the rest of the Buffalo Bills offense is paramount to their success this coming season.So far, that hasn't gone according to plan, as Diggs didn't show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday afternoon.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Pete Carroll makes Seahawks position on Lamar Jackson clear

The Seahawks are staying far, far away from the Lamar Jackson dumpster fire blazing in Baltimore.Pete Carroll and his team want nothing to do with that whole fiasco.A day after Lamar Jackson announced his shocking trade request, several teams have spoken to the media and taken themselves out of the race for Jackson's services.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Why Matthew Judon believes Patriots' defense is filled with 'unicorns'

Patriots "We run the same play, but we just flip two guys and now it looks like a completely different defense."FOXBORO - Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense had a rough afternoon on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.During multiple 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, New England's starters on offense struggled to orchestrate sustained drives down the gridiron.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

6 observations from the second day of Patriots minicamp

Patriots New England's defense dominated during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday afternoon.FOXBORO - The Patriots were back at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday morning for the second day of their mandatory minicamp.After a productive first day in Foxboro, Bill Belichick and his coaching staff continued to install plays and schemes more than a month ahead of the team's full training camp.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Are charges against Curren Price just another blow for Black power in L.A.?

(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

"With the trust that you placed in me, I'm going to continue to do everything in my power to bring our city together.This is an honor I don't take lightly."Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price, standing in his usual spot behind the horseshoe at City Hall, delivered those words with supreme confidence last October.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Driver killed after car and Metrolink train collide in Sun Valley

One person is dead after a collision between a Metrolink train and a car Tuesday afternoon in Sun Valley.The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. near Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Raymer Street and left the vehicle mangled between two tracks.The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

A wild weather day in California: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone and a landspout warning

(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Even on the heels of an unusual winter of intense rain, wind and snow, the storm that slammed California on Tuesday came with some surprising conditions.The storm was marked by powerful winds in the Bay Area and other parts of Central and Northern California that downed trees, created treacherous commuting conditions, broke windows in downtown San Francisco and caused power outages.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Lake Oroville is 100% full as California reservoirs are revived by historic rain and snowmelt

(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

California's second-largest reservoir is now completely full after a historic rainy season recharged reservoirs across the state following years of drought.Lake Oroville, fed by the Feather River about 80 miles north of Sacramento, is at 100% of its capacity, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

TV news covered the court hearing with wall-to-wall coverage.

It's becoming a familiar playbook.Two months after exhaustively covering former President Donald J. Trump's arraignment in a Manhattan courtroom in a separate case, the national television news media was back in force in Miami on Tuesday afternoon.Three of the major broadcast networks ABC, NBC and CBS interrupted their usual afternoon programming to cover the news.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Trump Heads to Florida for Court Appearance in Documents Case

Former President Donald J. Trump was en route to Florida on Monday, a day before his scheduled first appearance in federal court in Miami on criminal charges of mishandling sensitive national security secrets and seeking to thwart the government's efforts to reclaim classified documents he took with him from the White House.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

GOP hardliners revolt and derail McCarthy's agenda in retaliation over speaker's debt limit deal

A bloc of Republican hardliners took down the GOP leadership's efforts on two bills this week, a move they said was retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's deal with President Joe Biden to suspend the national debt limit.The procedural vote, which was 206-220, failed on Tuesday afternoon as the hardliners revolted over their claims that McCarthy violated the agreement he resumed to secure the speakership in January.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US politics

There Are No Good Options': The U.S. Is Running Out of Money

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet on Tuesday afternoon to discuss budget priorities and raising the debt limit at a precarious moment: The United States is quickly running out of cash to pay its bills.Lawmakers have less than a month to pass legislation to increase or suspend the debt ceiling, which caps the amount of money the government can borrow.
MLB Trade Rumors
10 months ago
Major League Baseball

Nevada Senate Votes In Favor Of A's Stadium Plan; Vote Moves To State Assembly

On Tuesday afternoon, the Nevada State Senate voted 13-8 in favor of the A's proposal for roughly $380MM in public funding to construct a stadium in Las Vegas.Jacob Solis, Sean Golonka and Tabitha Mueller of the Nevada Independent were among those to cover the news.It's a notable hurdle cleared for A's ownership.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

McCarthy faces key test ahead of House vote on debt limit deal

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy helped secure a debt limit deal now he has to secure its passage in the House, with little room for error.McCarthy faces a test on Tuesday when House lawmakers return to Washington and a powerful committee takes up the bill to suspend the debt limit through January 1, 2025.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Sky Mobile working' to fix issues after mass outage - live

1684332228 A Sky Mobile spokesperson said: Some of our customers have been experiencing issues with their Sky Mobile services.The problem has now been resolved, however a small proportion of customers may still be experiencing intermittent issues making and receiving calls while our systems get back to normal.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Sky Mobile outage: Can I get my money back?

Following complaints about major outages from Sky Mobile customers, the company has launched an investigation into the causes of the issue.The problem seemed to begin around 2pm on Tuesday afternoon, with both Sky and O2 services receiving thousands of user reports via online outage monitor Downdetector.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Sky Mobile outage: Can I get my money back?

Following complaints about major outages from Sky Mobile customers, the company has launched an investigation into the causes of the issue.The problem seemed to begin around 2pm on Tuesday afternoon, with both Sky and O2 services receiving thousands of user reports via online outage monitor Downdetector.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US politics

Congress Is Running Out of Days to Act on the Debt Ceiling

Congressional leaders negotiating over a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid the first default in the nation's history are working against an unforgiving force: the legislative calendar.President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy's meeting on Tuesday afternoon to try to break their impasse over increasing the cap comes just over two weeks before the projected X-date of June 1 the day the Treasury Department has projected it could no longer pay the United States government's debts.
Raptors HQ
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors welcome Head Coach Darko Rajakovic

On Tuesday afternoon, in Maple Leaf Square, in front of media, fans and even a few players, the Toronto Raptors officially introduced and welcomed Darko Rajakovic (rye-ahk-oe-vich) as the franchise's next head coach.Rajakovic is the 10th head coach in Toronto Raptors history.The event was a celebratory affair, with balloons, music, and was held outdoors - risky in Toronto, but it turned out okay.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Biden will meet the NATO leader at the White House today.

President Biden is hosting the NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, at the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss long-term strategy in Ukraine and who will oversee the 31-member military alliance moving forward.The visit comes during a critical time for the Western alliance, as Ukraine mounts a counteroffensive to regain territory claimed by Russia and as NATO members prepare for a summit next month in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Packing Figures and Charts, Roy Leads G.O.P. Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal

At the height of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's quest for his post in January, Representative Chip Roy, Republican of Texas, darted from meeting to meeting ensuring that hard-line conservatives got what they wanted before agreeing to back the California Republican.One by one, nearly all of their demands were met in what Mr. Roy would later call a power-sharing agreement between Mr. McCarthy and his right flank.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Mother and Three Children Among 7 Found Dead in Oklahoma, Relative Says

Janette Mayo drove two hours to attend a choir recital last Thursday at a middle school in rural Oklahoma.Her granddaughter Tiffany Dore Guess wore a black and gold robe and sang beautifully, Ms. Mayo recalled.The next day, she texted her daughter, Holly Guess, to check on her and Tiffany, but the reply she got unsettled her: We dropped the phones in a mud puddle, she said it read.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

A Water System So Broken That One Pipe Leaks 5 Million Gallons a Day

On an abandoned golf course, overgrown with shrubs and saw grass, you can hear the rushing water from 100 yards away.Near Hole 4, past the little bridge and crumbling cart paths, what looks to be a waterfall comes into view, pouring down through the brush and into the creek below.Except the torrent of water gushing up through the mud isn't from a spring-fed stream or a bubbling brook.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Man dead, woman injured after shooting in Aurora | CBC News

York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 km north of Toronto.York Regional Police says officers are investigating a shooting in Aurora, Ont. on Tuesday afternoon.(Greg Ross/CBC) York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 kilometres north of Toronto.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

4 injured, 1 critically, following crash in Brampton | CBC News

Four people were taken to hospital following a crash in Brampton this afternoon, according to Ontario Provincial Police.One person was taken to hospital on Tuesday afternoon with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Brampton.Three others were transported to hospital with minor injuries.(Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC) Four people were taken to hospital following a crash in Brampton Tuesday afternoon, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Yankees/White Sox postponed due to poor air quality

Smoke from wildfires around Quebec City began rolling into New York City on Tuesday afternoon, sending the Big Apple's Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring, and by nightfall, NYC had the worst air quality of any major city in the world:
Yet, we still had Yankees baseball in the Bronx.But as conditions continued to worsen throughout the day Wednesday, it became clear that that wouldn't be the case tonight.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Three options for the Texas Rangers to replace Jacob deGrom

The Texas Rangers knew the risk when they signed Jacob deGrom to a 5-year, $185-million deal.And just like he did with the New York Mets since winning a second consecutive Cy Young Award in 2019, deGrom has spent more time on the injured list than the mound for the Rangers.deGrom will earn the remainder of his $30 million owed for 2023 on the IL after news broke Tuesday afternoon that he will undergo Tommy John surgery.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A chilly spring for David Ross and Pedro Grifol - and other warning signs for Cubs and White Sox in the summer ahead

What the Washington Post termed "a bizarre, localized cold front" hit Chicago on Tuesday afternoon, suddenly turning a warm spring afternoon into a chilly night.Meteorologists called it a "pneumonia front," comparing it to the chills one experiences when getting ill.Coincidentally, Cubs fans also have been going through a pneumonia front after a feel-good start to the 2023 season evaporated into thin air, leaving them cold and confused and looking for someone to blame.
Twin Cities
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A chilly spring for David Ross and Pedro Grifol - and other warning signs for Cubs and White Sox in the summer ahead

What the Washington Post termed "a bizarre, localized cold front" hit Chicago on Tuesday afternoon, suddenly turning a warm spring afternoon into a chilly night.Meteorologists called it a "pneumonia front," comparing it to the chills one experiences when getting ill.Coincidentally, Cubs fans also have been going through a pneumonia front after a feel-good start to the 2023 season evaporated into thin air, leaving them cold and confused and looking for someone to blame.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: A chilly spring for David Ross and Pedro Grifol and other warning signs for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox for the summer ahead

What the Washington Post termed "a bizarre, localized cold front" hit Chicago on Tuesday afternoon, suddenly turning a warm spring afternoon into a chilly night.Meteorologists called it a "pneumonia front," comparing it to the chills one experiences when getting ill.Coincidentally, Cubs fans also have been going through a pneumonia front after a feel-good start to the 2023 season evaporated into thin air, leaving them cold and confused and looking for someone to blame.
Twin Cities
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Garrett Crochet returns to the Chicago White Sox bullpen, while Liam Hendriks' timetable remains 'day by day'

The emotions hadn't hit Garrett Crochet yet."Probably after I get my feet wet, whenever that might be," Crochet said Tuesday afternoon.The Chicago White Sox activated the reliever Tuesday as he made his way back from Tommy John surgery.The left-hander missed all of last season."Arm has been feeling good," Crochet said before the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy, 14, dies after isolated incident' at school

A 14-year-old boy has died after an incident at a West Lothian school.Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn on Tuesday afternoon.The school said there was an isolated incident within the grounds.The pupil was taken to hospital but died shortly after.A Police Scotland spokesman said: Around 1.20pm on Tuesday June 6 2023, officers were called to a report of concern for a 14-year-old boy at a school in the Bathgate area.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Pupils and staff devasted over boy's death after isolated incident' at school

A school community has been left devastated after a 14-year-old boy died following an incident in the grounds, the headteacher has said.Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday afternoon.The school said there had been an isolated incident within the grounds.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Boy, 14, dies after isolated incident' at school

A 14-year-old boy has died after an incident at a West Lothian school.Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn on Tuesday afternoon.The school said there was an isolated incident within the grounds.The pupil was taken to hospital but died shortly after.All parents of pupils directly affected have been contacted and we are assisting the relevant authorities with their ongoing inquiries A Police Scotland spokesman said: Around 1.20pm on Tuesday June 6 2023, officers were called to a report of concern for a 14-year-old boy at a school in the Bathgate area.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

King Charles and Queen Camilla make first visit to Northern Ireland since coronation

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation has been celebrated in Northern Ireland during their first visit to the region since they were crowned earlier this month.The royal couple arrived at Hazelbank Park in Co Antrim to cheers from waiting members of the public on Tuesday afternoon.The King and Queen were welcomed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Co Antrim David McCorkell, mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Stephen Ross and North Belfast MP John Finucane (Sinn Fein).
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Child sex offender who stabbed girl, 7, to death is jailed 30 years after murder

A child sex offender who stabbed a seven-year-old girl to death in a frenzied knife attack more than 30 years ago has finally been jailed.David Boyd took his neighbour Nikki Allan from the estate where they lived in Sunderland's east end before luring her to her death in a derelict warehouse in 1992.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

UK to be hit with thundery showers in coming week, forecasters say

The UK can expect thundery showers among spells of sunshine over the coming week, according to the Met Office.Flood alerts are currently in force for England and Scotland but despite continued predictions of rain, the forecaster said it should feel warm in any sun across the UK.Liverpool is set for sunshine on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening in time for the Eurovision kick-off, which includes a series of outdoor events.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Girl, 14, arrested after firework set off on packed Toronto bus | CBC News

Toronto police say they have arrested a 14-year-old girl who allegedly set off a firework on a packed TTC bus in Scarborough during Tuesday rush hour.The girl, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with mischief endangering life.She is due to appear in a Toronto courtroom on Friday, July 14.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Staffers for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch seek to unionize

SPRINGFIELD - Two dozen staffers in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's office said on Tuesday they intend to unionize in a bid for higher wages and better benefits.The staffers, members of the newly-formed Illinois Legislative Staff Association, issued a statement on Twitter saying that since Welch, a Democrat from Hillside, became speaker in early 2021, "it has been more of the same for his legislative employees."
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco

Windows break at multiple San Francisco high-rises during storm

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Windows from multiple high-rises in San Francisco broke as an " explosive " cyclone swept through the region Tuesday.While unusually powerful winds knocked down power lines, trees and even semitrailers, windows broke at four separate high-rise structures: 50 California St., Salesforce East, the notorious Millennium Tower and 1400 Mission St., a mixed-use residential building in the Mid-Market area, Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, told SFGATE.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco

4 people critically injured by fallen trees in San Francisco

Alex Shultz/SFGATE Four people were in critical condition and one person sustained moderate injuries due to fallen trees amid windy conditions in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.The injuries occurred as howling winds swept across the city between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m., said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Man dies after car collides with people waiting at north London bus stop

A car has collided with two people waiting at a bus stop in north London - leaving a man in his 60s dead and another person in hospital.Police and paramedics rushed to the scene on the A406 Angel Road in Edmonton around 2.50pm on Tuesday, to reports of a car crash.A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: Officers attended.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Tube stations closed as stressed' staff report increase in violence and aggression from passengers

T he loss of up to 600 Tube staff posts is to blame for the closure of a central London station, RMT leader Mick Lynch has said.Lancaster Gate, the Central line station used by Bayswater residents and visitors to Hyde Park, is likely to be closed all week due to what Transport for London has termed unavailability of station staff.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

London weather: Thundery showers and high of 20C in coming week

L ondon can expect thundery showers among spells of sunshine over the coming week, with temperatures reaching up to 20C.Those heading back to work on Tuesday following the coronation weekend can expect a dry start to the day before frequent and local heavy showers are set to develop in the afternoon.
Puck Prose
11 months ago
National Hockey League

Flames Promote from Within to Fill General Manager Vacancy

One of the worst-kept secrets of the May long weekend was officially revealed on Tuesday afternoon.The Calgary Flames have officially promoted former-Flame, Craig Conroy, from Assistant General Manager to General Manager of the team.Insiders around the team publicized the news on Friday afternoon and it was confirmed by the Flames in a press conference at noon on May 23rd.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

The Celtics got one win. Don't let them get two.

Celtics COMMENTARYBoston sports fans know what it feels like to start dreaming down 3-0.Can you imagine if the Celtics pulled this off?Of course you can.You're reading this story about a Boston sports team on Boston.com,which - per the Google metrics - means there's an incredibly high statistical chance that you are a Boston sports fan.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

Sixers' Embiid returns, to start Game 2 vs. Celts

Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 3, 2023, 10:46 AM ET


BOSTON -- Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid, who was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday night, will return from a sprained LCL in his right knee and start Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Police investigate fire at Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine

Des Plaines police are investigating an early Tuesday morning fire at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe as possible arson.The blaze affected an outdoor chapel, art and statues, as well as the plaza area, according to a statement from the shrine.Police officers responded to reports of a fire at the Catholic shrine, 1170 N. River Road, shortly after 2:30 a.m.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

Trump to Make Virtual Appearance in Manhattan Criminal Case

Donald J. Trump will appear virtually in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday afternoon to hear directly about certain restrictions on his actions in relation to the criminal case against him.The appearance will be Mr. Trump's first in court since April, when 34 felony charges were unveiled against him by the Manhattan district attorney's office.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Sky down - updates: Mobile network suffers service issues

1684303488 Sky customers were still experiencing issues with the service on Wednesday following a major outage yesterday.Some 152 users reported having problems with the provider at 6.30am this morning, according to the Downdetector website.Around 87 per cent of these were in relation to Sky's mobile service, 12 per cent about its internet and 1 per about TV.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Sky down - updates: Mobile network suffers service issues

1684281600 Sky Mobile has suffered a major outage, with users saying they are unable to connect to mobile internet.Online outage monitor Downdetector registered thousands of user reports about issues with Sky Mobile on Tuesday afternoon.The issue appeared to begin just after 2pm, with both mobile networks going down simultaneously.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

GOP Lawmakers Auction McCarthy's Chapstick for $100K During Debt Crisis Meeting

The money raised will go toward funding the GOP lawmakers' own future campaigns, Politico reported.Then-Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) reacts as members of the House of Representatives cast their votes for Speaker on January 3, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Win McNamee / Getty Images Members of the GOP conference in the House of Representatives met on Tuesday to discuss issues relating to the debt ceiling crisis - though much of their time was focused on auctioning off a used tube of lip balm for campaign fundraising.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Unionized Film and TV Writers Strike in Los Angeles and New York

At issue are pay scales, residual fees and base employment guarantees in the era of online streaming.The Writers Guild of America West building in Los Angeles, California, on May 2, 2023.VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images Unionized film and television writers are on strike Tuesday after a midnight deadline came without a deal with executives of the major producers and streaming giants in Hollywood.
www.housingwire.com
11 months ago
Real estate

Mortgage apps decrease amid rates as rates climb back toward 7%

Borrowers' demand for home loans slowed down last week as mortgage rates increased to their highest level in two months.This time the source of volatility is not the Federal Reserve's tightening monetary policy but ongoing discussions to raise the U.S. statutory debt ceiling in Congress.Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen sent a letter to all members of Congressional leadership on Monday saying the federal government will likely no longer be able to satisfy its obligations if Congress has not acted to raise or suspend the debt limit potentially as early as June 1.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Cars

Elon Musk doubles-down on Tesla robotaxis in TV interview

On Tuesday afternoon, after the close of the stock market, Tesla held its annual meeting.Tesla CEO Elon Musk told rapturous attendees that 2023 would finally see the Cybertruck go into production and that an example of the angular stainless-steel pickup would be his daily driver.He also confirmed some previously reported facts, like a move to reduce silicon carbide power electronics in drive units, then gave a presentation on the company's humanoid robotics program.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Boys, 12 and 16, wounded in Garfield Park shooting Tuesday afternoon, police say

Two boys, ages 12 and 16, were shot Tuesday afternoon in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the city's West Side, according to police.Officers responded to reports of a person shot in the 100 block of South Pulaski Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. and discovered the two boys.Police said a security officer carried the 12-year-old who had been shot into a library, where he tried to render aid.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Sibling, 5, fatally shoots 16-month-old brother in northwestern Indiana

LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A 16-month-old boy was fatally shot by his 5-year-old sibling at a northwestern Indiana apartment, authorities said.The older sibling accessed a handgun inside the Lafayette apartment on Tuesday afternoon and fatally shot the boy, who was identified as Isiah Johnson, police said late Tuesday.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Out-of-state PAC backing conservative school board candidates hasn't disclosed spending

A New York-based political action committee backing conservative candidates in local school board races in Illinois next Tuesday has not disclosed what it's spending on mailers that began arriving in Chicago-area mailboxes last week as required under state law, according to Illinois state election officials.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Grand Prix loses star power as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone pulls out

(Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

When plans for the Los Angeles Grand Prix were announced, it promised competitions featuring some of track and field's biggest names.That star power took a hit Tuesday when Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone said she would no longer compete at the May 27 meet at UCLA, citing the decision of her coach, Bobby Kersee.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Undefeated boxing champion Seniesa Estrada is now the role model she never had

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

It was a Tuesday, another sparring day for Seniesa Estrada.Her next fight, a title unification bout, was less than a month away.The lights brightened at 4:29 p.m.The flags for 12 nations hung above.Inspirational quotes were plastered on the walls.A canvas of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston adorned the wall behind the ring.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

UCLA will need new defensive strategy if Adem Bona, David Singleton out vs. Gonzaga

(David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

Mick Cronin has plenty of film of his teams playing Gonzaga.A few seconds aren't approved for all audiences.Rewatching UCLA's 2021 Final Four loss on Monday night, the Bruins coach hit pause as soon as Johnny Juzang's putback tied the score with 3.3 seconds left in overtime.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

European markets slip back amid worries over US debt ceiling

London stocks slid on Tuesday afternoon as concerns over the US debt ceiling spilled over into Europe.The FTSE 100 kept it head above water during morning trading but dropped into the red as Janet Yellen, secretary to the US Treasury, met President Joe Biden and Republican speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Paris breathes easier as refuse workers' strike called off and rubbish cleared

The smell of spring is in the air in Paris.It makes a change from the stench of overflowing bins that had hung over the French capital for the last three weeks after refuse collectors went on strike and up to 10,000 metric tonnes of festering rubbish piled up on the streets.Hours after the CGT trade union announced it was suspending the industrial action and lifting a blockade of incinerators serving the city, much of the rubbish had gone.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Michel Houellebecq sex film to be released despite attempt to stop it

A Dutch art collective can release an experimental erotic film showing the French novelist Michel Houellebecq having sex with young women in spite of the author's attempt to stop its circulation, an Amsterdam court has ruled.Amsterdam's district court on Tuesday afternoon dismissed a legal complaint by Houellebecq and his wife Qianyun Lysis that had aimed to curb the distribution of the film KIRAC 27 by Keeping It Real Art Critics, as well as a trailer that was uploaded on the art collective's website last month but has since been taken down.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Harrison Bader (5/5)

Harrison Bader has continued his sorcery from the playoffs since his return to the lineup.The clutch home runs and hits just keep on coming.Will he continue to be the best hitter of all time?I will not rule it out!As of Tuesday afternoon, he is sitting at a 241 wRC+ through 22 plate appearances.His .476
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

VOTE: Which non-King Yankees reliever do you trust the most?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball.Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans and fans across the country.Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.As unlikely as it sounds, the Yankees are, as of Tuesday afternoon, in last place of the AL East.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Public health

Martinez: County health officials warn residents after mercury spill

County health officials issued a health advisory Tuesday warning residents and visitors to avoid certain downtown streets until residue from a rare and significant mercury spill has been safely removed.Around 3 p.m. Monday, the county health department's hazardous materials team responded to a report of the spill in the Amtrak train station's parking lot, 601 Marina Vista Ave.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Media industry

Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter

Tucker Carlson speaks at a political event on August 7, 2021 in Esztergom, Hungary.Carlson, who was fired from Fox News last month, announced he is taking his show to Twitter.Janos Kummer/Getty Images Tucker Carlson, who was Fox News' biggest star until his abrupt firing last month, says he's taking his show to Twitter.
www.amny.com
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Mayor Adams says his heart breaks' for Jordan Neely amid ongoing anger over shocking chokehold death | amNewYork

After several days of not commenting directly on Jordan Neely's killing at the hands of ex-Marine Daniel Penny, who put Neely in a fatal chokehold on a Manhattan subway car last week, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday morning that his heart breaks for Neely's loss.Adams made what appeared to be his first public remarks mentioning Neely by name and sharing his feelings on the incident, following nearly a week of mostly sticking to a statement in which he said any loss of life is tragic, but because much about Neely's death was still unknown, he would refrain from commenting further.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

School had concerns about further protests from teacher Enoch Burke, court told

Concerns about further protests from Irish teacher Enoch Burke were among the reasons he was placed on paid administrative leave by the board of the school he was employed at, a Dublin court has heard.The information was shared during the second day of witness testimony in the High Court, which continued without Mr Burke or a legal representative for him being present.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Forbes leaving Scottish government for personal reasons, insists Yousaf deputy

Kate Forbes wanted time out of the spotlight to spend time with her family, according to Humza Yousaf's newly appointed deputy, Shona Robison, after his Scottish National party leadership rival announced she would be leaving the Scottish government rather than accept the rural affairs demotion he offered her. Allies of Forbes described the offer a significant step down from her previous position as finance secretary as an insult after Yousaf offered her a role in his new cabinet as cabinet secretary for rural affairs and islands.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal under police investigation in Orlando after fan incident

The Wizards lost to the Magic, 122-112, in Orlando on March 21.(John Raoux/AP)Bradley Beal is under investigation by the Orlando Police Department for alleged battery, according to a police report obtained by The Washington Post, in the wake of a postgame altercation with a fan who claimed to have lost a bet.
Silver Screen and Roll
11 months ago
LA Lakers

Anthony Davis snubbed from both NBA All-Defense teams

There's a very strong argument that Anthony Davis has been the best player in the playoffs, an argument that is based on his otherworldly displays defensively.Unfortunately for him, though, he's apparently not one of the league's 10 best defenders this year.On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA announced it's All-Defense teams with neither the First Team nor Second Team featuring Davis.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

An A.F.P. journalist was killed by rocket fire near the intense fighting in the area around Bakhmut.

A video journalist working for Agence France-Presse, the French news agency, was killed by rocket fire near the town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, A.F.P. said on Tuesday.Some of the heaviest battles of the war are being fought in and around the nearby city of Bakhmut.The journalist, Arman Soldin, 32, and four colleagues were with Ukrainian soldiers when they came under a Grad rocket attack on Tuesday afternoon, the agency said.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery discusses second-guesses, lineup calls that played into Bruins' first-round collapse: 'I make the final decision'

Bruins "It's my job to get players to own the moment, seize the moment.And that didn't happen."Jim Montgomery didn't mince words when asked to describe his current state over a week after the Bruins' stunning first-round exit against the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs."Frustrated, mad, accountable," the Bruins head coach said on Tuesday afternoon at TD Garden.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Bruins

David Pastrnak dealt with shoulder injury against Panthers; What Bruins free agents said about future plans

Bruins "It's definitely painful to not be able to give your 100% and play my game for the series, especially after the year I had."Most NHL players would be happy with lighting the lamp five times over seven postseason outings.Of course, David Pastrnak isn't like most NHL players.And even though the Bruins star winger landed punches against both Alex Lyon and Sergei Bobrovsky during Boston's first-round exit against the Panthers, he believes he fell well short of the lofty standards he set for himself during a 61-goal season.
NESN.com
11 months ago
Boston Bruins

Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Panthers Game 5 Lines, Pairings

The Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers are set to meet for Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series at TD Garden.The major storyline going into Wednesday night's game is the status of Patrice Bergeron, who missed the first four games of the best-of-seven set.Bergeron was a full participant at Tuesday's Bruins practice and took part in Boston's optional morning skate Wednesday.
Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

Valencia St. cyclist struck by city vehicle receives $3.3 million settlement

On Tuesday afternoon, the Board of Supervisors approved a $3.3 million settlement for a cyclist struck by a city vehicle at the intersection of Valencia and 20th streets in November 2019.The settlement is this year's third multimillion dollar settlement for a non-fatal vehicle collision involving a city employee.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Tree crashed on cars amid high winds, narrowly missed two drivers

Not everybody saw it, but they heard it: The loud crack.Then they saw it.Tuesday's forceful winds knocked a tree down on Valencia Street between 21st and 22nd, sending it crashing over a car and a red truck - both occupied with drivers.Strong, 35-mph winds on Tuesday uprooted trees and caused major power outages, creating a dangerous situation throughout the Bay Area.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Donald Trump plays golf at his Turnberry course during Scottish visit

Former US president Donald Trump enjoyed a round of golf at his Turnberry golf resort in South Ayrshire on the second day of his visit to Scotland.Mr Trump took the wheel of a golf buggy as he travelled around the resort on Tuesday afternoon.Earlier in the day, Trump Turnberry staff lined the steps and waved hats which said we make Turnberry great again as they greeted Mr Trump on his arrival.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teacher Enoch Burke had tears in eyes after students briefed on gender'

Irish teacher Enoch Burke had tears in his eyes and appeared flustered after students at the school he taught at were briefed on gender issues, a Dublin court heard.The High Court also heard that the school had concerns about further protests from Mr Burke, which was among the reasons he was placed on paid administrative pending the conclusion of a disciplinary process initiated against him.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
New York Giants

Odell Beckham at NFL owners' meetings talking to teams - ProFootballTalk

Odell Beckham is doing what Lamar Jackson should be doing.The free agent receiver arrived at the Biltmore in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon.He warmly greeted his former head coach with the Browns, Kevin Stefanski, during a random encounter upon his arrival.Beckham later was seen having a brief discussion with Jets General Manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Coronation parade troops treated to Big Lunch as they prepare for pageant

Presenter Mel Giedroyc has hailed the incredible soldiers who will take part in the King's coronation as she joined them at a barracks in central London for the first Coronation Big Lunch.The actress and comedian tucked into a picnic spread on Tuesday afternoon with guardsmen, troopers, musicians and horses who will play a key ceremonial role across the coronation weekend on May 6 to 8. Britons are being invited to gather with their neighbours and take part in the thousands of Big Lunch street parties that will mark Charles' formal accession to the throne.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Yousaf has power to govern' Scotland without election, says campaign manager

Humza Yousaf has the power to govern without an election, his campaign manager has said as he faces calls for a ballot from opposition parties.The new SNP leader is expected to be voted into the post of Scottish first minister by MSPs on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the youngest person to hold the position and the first from an ethnic minority background.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves place Kyle Wright on IL to begin season, Nick Anderson called up

As expected, the Braves have placed right-handed starter Kyle Wright on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.Nick Anderson, who was optioned to minor league camp last week, has been recalled and will begin the year in the bullpen.Over the weekend, it was reported both Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd would open the season in the Braves' rotation.
The Daily Dot
1 year ago
Remote teams

'Doesn't anybody work anymore?': Remote worker grocery shops during the middle of the workday

A TikToker's joke about remote work has sparked debate after going viral on the platform.In a video with over 4.5 million views, TikTok user Elly (@1corporatemillennial) shows herself getting into a car with a shopping bag with the overlay text reading, "remote workers in the middle of the 'workday.'"
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'Outraged and disappointed': Parent allegedly assaulted Boston school bus driver, officials say

Schools The parent of a Boston Public Schools student allegedly attacked a school bus driver on Tuesday.The parent of a Boston Public Schools student allegedly assaulted a school bus driver on Tuesday afternoon - an incident that left Superintendent Marky Skipper feeling "outraged and disappointed," as she told bus drivers in a letter.
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