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www.independent.co.uk
10 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.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man accused of Nottingham triple murder appears in court

A man accused of murder and attempted murder after three people were killed in Nottingham has appeared in court.Valdo Calocane, 31, has been remanded in custody by magistrates following a series of knife and van attacks in the city on Tuesday.The former university student is accused of killing University of Nottingham students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber and school caretaker Ian Coates in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Triple murder suspect remanded in custody following city knife and van attacks

A triple murder suspect has been remanded in custody by magistrates after two students and a school caretaker were killed in knife and van attacks in Nottingham.Former University of Nottingham student Valdo Calocane, who gave his name as Adam Mendes, appeared in the dock at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday wearing a grey T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms, and flanked by three security officers.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Former university student to appear in court after deadly knife and van attacks

A former university student is set to appear in court to face murder and attempted murder charges following knife and van attacks in Nottingham.Valdo Calocane is accused of killing University of Nottingham students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber and school caretaker Ian Coates in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Suspect identified as former Nottingham University student

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close The crowd stood in a minute's silence at the vigil The suspect in the Nottingham attacks identied as Valdo Amissao Mendes Calocane is a former engineering student at the same university as two of his victims, according to the police.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nottingham unites in grief as police granted more time to question murder suspect

Nottingham remained a city in grief on Thursday, still yet to come to terms with a tragedy that shocked the country.Thousands turned out to pay tribute to two 19-year-old students and a school caretaker who were brutally killed in a knife and van rampage.A vigil at the city's Market Square heard the families of each victim take to the stage to pay tribute to their loved ones, while local leaders called for unity in the wake of the deadly attacks.
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World politics
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Hundreds Dead, 9 Arrested, and Many Questions in Migrant Wreck

At the end of a long stretch of sandy beach, a weathered warehouse in the port of Kalamata held the survivors of one of the worst shipwrecks in Europe in a decade.Inside, dazed men from Syria, Egypt and Pakistan, all with numbered badges around their necks, languished on tightly packed corridors of thin mattresses.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

As Water From Destroyed Dam Rise, Ukrainians Face a Fresh New Horror

The early morning explosion that woke Oksana Alfiorova from her sleep seemed normal enough, at least for wartime Kherson.Ms. Alfiorova, who is 57, lived through nine months of Russian occupation really scary and since then, nearly as long under the constant shelling of the Russian forces that set up camp across the Dnipro River after they were driven out of the city.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

The Moscow strike is a psychological blow to a nation trying to ignore the war, Russian nationalists say.

Russian nationalist commentators said Tuesday that the first mass drone attack to strike Moscow highlights the government's inability to prepare the population for a prolonged conflict that is steadily crossing the nation's borders.The flurry of drones that targeted the Russian capital on Tuesday morning caused minimal damage, shattering some windows in three residential buildings and lightly injuring two residents, according to local officials.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

The Moscow strike is a psychological blow to a nation trying to ignore the war, Russian nationalists say.

Russian nationalist commentators said Tuesday that the first mass drone attack to strike Moscow highlights the government's inability to prepare the population for a prolonged conflict that is steadily crossing the nation's borders.The flurry of drones that targeted the Russian capital on Tuesday morning caused minimal damage, shattering some windows in three residential buildings and lightly injuring two residents, according to local officials.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

What We Know About the Drone Attack on Moscow

Moscow came under a drone attack early Tuesday, according to Russian officials, the first strike to hit civilian areas in the capital city and another sign that the war in Ukraine is increasingly touching the heart of Russia.Here is what we know about the attack.Explosions were reported in Moscow early on Tuesday morning, with Russia's Defense Ministry saying that at least eight drones had targeted the capital city and the surrounding region.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

After a Hard-Right Turn, Alberta's Conservatives Retain Power

Voters in Alberta, the oil-rich western province that is a bastion of conservatism in Canada, kept its conservative government in power on Monday but substantially reduced the number of seats it holds in the legislature, data from Canada's national broadcaster indicated.The result, while a win for conservatives, is likely to be seen as a rebuff of the politics of Danielle Smith, the hard-right leader of the United Conservative Party who has been Alberta's premier for seven months.
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Smashing Magazine
10 months ago
Web development

What Was SmashingConf In San Franciso Like? - Smashing Magazine

One way of getting a more behind-the-scenes experience of any Smashing event is to apply as a volunteer, and Ren did just that!The SmashingConf team organized a conference in good ol' San Francisco this year, and here's pretty much how it went down."Give them sweet memories."It was an unexpected suggestion from one of the Smashing event organizers when I asked for guidance on this article.
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

Slinging Bulgogi and Fajitas, These San Francisco Diners Reflect a New Flavor of Americana

The rich scent of caramelized onions and peppery chicken lingers over a diner counter lined with postcards from around the world - Bali, Ukraine, Ohio.Customers drift in and out on a Tuesday morning, rain splattering the sidewalk outside, and a regular customer rises from their barstool to embrace the familiar fog of San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

ESPN personality surprisingly leaves Boston Celtics off top contenders list

ESPN personalities are known to have outrageous takes on their various shows.On Tuesday morning, Chris Russo had an outlandish take where he listed his top five championship contenders and surprisingly omitted the Boston Celtics.This list is truly hilarious, as Russo put the Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of the Celtics.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

In Miami, the Only Violence From Trump Supporters Was Rhetorical

Twice in recent months, allies of former President Donald J. Trump have used violent language to criticize the criminal charges brought against him, calling for vengeance and encouraging Mr. Trump's supporters to respond to the indictments as though they were acts of war.Both times first in April in Manhattan and then on Tuesday in Miami police and civic leaders raised concerns that the angry rhetoric could lead to violent protests when Mr. Trump appeared in court.
UK news
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Killed Nottingham school caretaker an amazing and kind man, says former pupil

A former pupil at a secondary school where Nottingham attack victim Ian Coates used to work has described him as an amazing man whose kind words and encouragement paved the way for the life she now leads.Kaleigh Wylie, 35, from Nottingham, said she attended the River Leen School in Bulwell, also known as the Bulwell Academy, in the early 2000s when Mr Coates was the caretaker.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

How Nottingham's 90 minutes of horror unfolded leaving three dead and city mourning

Residents living in Nottingham city centre have described woke up to a blood-curdling scream during a string of early morning attacks that left three people dead.Within hours, Nottinghamshire Police declared a major incident after multiple victims were stabbed and three more were run over by a van, believed to have been stolen from one of the earlier casualties.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tributes paid to school site manager and students following deadly city rampage

A beloved and respected academy site manager has been named as the third victim of a deadly rampage in Nottingham as tributes also continue to flood in for two students fatally knifed in the street.Ian Coates, who worked as part of LEAD Academy Trust, was described by Huntingdon Academy and Warren Academy's executive headteacher as a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of ourchildren.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

British government abused, bullied and intimidated' peers on small boats crisis law

Peers have been abused, bullied and intimidated by the government over the controversial plans to tackle the small boats crisis, it has been claimed in parliament.The charge was levelled as the House of Lords again sat into the early hours debating the Illegal Migration Bill.With proceedings having started at 2.30pm on Monday, the upper chamber eventually rose at 2am on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Government has abused, bullied and intimidated' on small boats law

Peers have been abused, bullied and intimidated by the Government over the controversial plans to tackle the small boats crisis, it has been claimed in Parliament.The charge was levelled as the House of Lords again sat into the early hours debating the Illegal Migration Bill.With proceedings having started at 2.30pm on Monday, the upper chamber eventually rose at 2am on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Kate jokes about picking up tips on coping with stress

The Princess of Wales joked about needing to pick up some tips for stress management as she visited a child services group in Windsor.Kate spoke to parents at a drop-in health visitors clinic and a baby massage session at the Windsor Family Hub on Tuesday morning.She also joined a stress management course with mothers from the Punjabi community, and upon learning about the course said: I'll come here and pick up some tips!
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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
10 months ago
National Football League

NFL rumors: Chargers surprise signing, Seahawks fortify secondary, Commanders deal

The Los Angeles Chargers get a surprise, the Seattle Seahawks retain a defensive back and the Washington Commanders' new ownership group is met with positive reviews.Good things are happening across the NFL with the likes of the Los Angeles Chargers, the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders, of all places.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

People of Nottingham can feel safe despite deadly attacks, says Braverman

Suella Braverman has said the people of Nottingham should feel safe despite being shaken beyond belief by a deadly rampage in the city.The Home Secretary offered assurances when pressed by MPs to ensure Nottinghamshire Police has all the resources it needs in the aftermath of the attacks, which killed three people and injured three others.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nottingham tram network suspended amid serious incident

Police have put in place multiple road closures in Nottingham as officers deal with an ongoing serious incident.The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network said it has suspended all services due to major police incidents around the city and suburbs.In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at several locations, including the Maid Marian Way junction of Upper Parliament Street.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man denies stabbing rugby player to death outside Cornwall nightclub

A man has denied stabbing a rugby player to death outside a nightclub in Cornwall.Jake Hill, 24, is accused of murdering Michael Allen, 32, near Eclipse in Victoria Square, Bodmin.He is also charged with three counts of attempted murder and two of causing grievous bodily harm with intent against five other people.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sniffer dogs and pickaxes used by police in fresh Madeleine McCann searches

Police have combed the banks of a reservoir in Portugal with the help of sniffer dogs, rakes and pickaxes as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.Emergency service divers were seen on a rigid-hull inflatable boat early on Tuesday morning at the Barragem do Arade around 30 miles from Praia da Luz, where the three-year-old went missing in 2007.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Mother of one of boys whose deaths sparked riot in Cardiff begged yobs to stop

The mother of one of the teenagers whose deaths in a road accident sparked a riot begged the yobs to stop their violence as her son's body lay in the street where he died.Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and 15-year-old Harvey Evans were killed in the Ely area of Cardiff while riding an electric bike.Tensions reached breaking point after officers were called to the scene in Snowden Road shortly after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tributes paid to teenagers whose deaths led to Cardiff riot

Tributes have been paid to two teenagers whose deaths in a road accident sparked a riot.Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and 15-year-old Harvey Evans were killed in the Ely area of Cardiff while riding an electric bike.Tensions reached breaking point after officers were called to the scene in Snowden Road shortly after 6pm on Monday.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

"We're starting to heat up." Hunter Renfroe sparks the Angels' win over the Rangers

(Gareth Patterson / Associated Press)

Hunter Renfroe's two-run homer capped a three-run sixth inning and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 7-3 on Tuesday night.Renfroe's homer helped spoil the major league debut of Owen White (0-1), who was recalled from Double-A Frisco.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Catholic League launches radio ad campaign urging boycott of Dodgers' Pride Night

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A Catholic advocacy group has launched a radio advertising campaign calling for a boycott of the Dodgers' Pride Night because it will feature a pregame ceremony honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights says it will run 25 ads on KABC-AM (790) during a five-day stretch, starting Tuesday, calling for fans to stay away from Dodger Stadium on June 16 to "send an unmistakable message that bigotry against Catholics should not be tolerated."
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Deportation order that would force Indian international student to leave Canada delayed | CBC News

An Indian international student who was scheduled to be deported from Canada on Tuesday morning is welcoming a delay to his deportation order.Lovepreet Singh is among a group of about 16 students who say their future in Canada is at risk after it was discovered that an agent allegedly gave them fake offer letters to a Canadian school.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Environment Canada ends special air quality statement for Toronto, but risk still moderate | CBC News

Environment Canada has ended its special air quality statement for Toronto Friday, but still predicts a moderate risk to health, meaning residents should monitor for any signs of illness.The weather agency forecasts that the city will reach a five out of the 10-point Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) scale on Friday.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Woman, 29, dead after being struck by tow truck driver in Toronto | CBC News

A 29-year-old woman has died after being hit by a tow truck driver in Toronto on Tuesday morning, police say.The collision happened in the area of Mount Pleasant Road and Bloor Street East at about 7:30 a.m.The woman died at the scene.The driver remained at the intersection, police have said.Sgt.Melissa Kulik, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Services's traffic services unit, said the tow truck was travelling on a ramp from Bloor Street East down to Mount Pleasant Road as the woman was crossing from the north side to the south side of the street.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Toronto mayoral candidate Ana Bailao speaks with Metro Morning | CBC News

Bailao, the former Davenport city councillor, will speak with host Piya Chattopadhyay shortly after 7:10 a.m.ET.The former Davenport councillor, one of 102 people running for mayor, pitches her vision for the city.Ana Bailao is set to outline her vision for Toronto on Tuesday morning on CBC Radio's Metro Morning.
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.
Boston.com
10 months ago
New England Patriots

DeAndre Hopkins reportedly set for a two-day visit with the Patriots

Morning Sports Update Hopkins recently concluded a visit with the Titans.The Red Sox lost to the Rockies 4-3 on Monday despite James Paxton allowing no earned runs over six innings.Defense and a lack of clutch hitting was once again the issue for Boston, who dropped to 33-34 with the defeat.The two teams play again tonight at Fenway Park starting at 7:10 p.m.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots announce schedule for second open day of OTAs on Tuesday

The New England Patriots will be back at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday for their sixth day of organized team activities, and second day open to the media.As part of the action, the club will be on the practice fields for roughly two hours and also make a select few people available for post-practice interviews.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

Tiger Woods, Forced to Miss the U.S. Open, Is Everywhere

The U.S. Open will be played in Los Angeles this week for the first time in 75 years, and there is a predominant California theme to the event.Many of the top contenders at the tournament grew up nearby.More than a dozen in the field were raised in California or call it home.All of which makes it seem almost wrong, or cruel, that the best California golfer in history will not be competing.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Colorful Crowds but No Major Conflicts Outside Trump Arraignment

In the days leading up to his arraignment in Miami, former President Donald J. Trump and several of his allies called on supporters to rally to his side.Roger J. Stone Jr., Mr. Trump's longtime political adviser, called for protests, insisting that they should be peaceful.A Miami chapter of the Proud Boys long associated with Mr. Stone echoed the invitation, posting a flier on its Telegram page last week advertising an event at the federal courthouse on Tuesday morning.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

House Is Paralyzed as Far-Right Rebels Continue Mutiny Against McCarthy

Hard-right Republicans pressed their mutiny against Speaker Kevin McCarthy into a second day on Wednesday, keeping control of the House floor in a raw display of their power that raised questions about whether the speaker could continue to govern his slim and fractious majority.Mr. McCarthy, who enraged ultraconservative Republicans by striking a compromise with President Biden to suspend the debt limit, has yet to face a bid to depose him, as some hard-right members have threatened.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

DeSantis Stays Silent on Whether Florida Arranged Migrant Flights to California

In his first public appearance since officials in California accused him of orchestrating recent charter flights that carried groups of migrants from Texas to Sacramento, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida did not address whether his state was responsible for the transports.Instead, at what his office had billed as a news conference in Wildwood, Fla., Mr. DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday morning that he said would give consumers more control over their online presence and then walked off the stage without taking questions from reporters.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Atlanta City Council Approves Cop City' Funding Despite Protests

The Atlanta City Council voted overwhelmingly early Tuesday to approve $31 million in funding for the construction of a sprawling $90 million police and fire training complex, backing a project that has provoked nearly two years of sustained protests and further inflamed tensions over law enforcement in the city.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

The Jurors Sentenced a Missouri Man to Death. Now Some Are Not So Sure.

The murders were so brazen, so brutal, they stunned the people of Missouri.Just after midnight on June 22, 2000, Michael Tisius and Tracie Bulington entered a county jail, intent on forcibly freeing an imprisoned friend.Mr. Tisius, 19 years old and carrying a gun, shot and killed two guards during the attempt, then fled.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

The Jurors Sentenced a Missouri Man to Death. Now Some Are Not So Sure.

The murders were so brazen, so brutal, they stunned the people of Missouri.Just after midnight on June 22, 2000, Michael Tisius and Tracie Bulington entered a county jail, intent on forcibly freeing an imprisoned friend.Mr. Tisius, 19 years old and carrying a gun, shot and killed two guards during the attempt, then fled.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Bob Lee killing: Nima Momeni's stacked legal team appears in court

Nima Momeni's Bay Area family and a cadre of five lawyers came to court on Tuesday morning to hear a judge set a July 31 preliminary hearing date for charges of first-degree murder in the case of tech executive Bob Lee.His two new Florida-based attorneys, Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, are awaiting approval to practice law in California for Momeni's case, though both have taken California cases in the past.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Bob Lee killing: Nima Momeni fires attorney Paula Canny, opts for "100% Persian" lawyer

In a surprise move, Nima Momeni, the man charged with killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, fired his attorney, Paula Canny, and has decided to hire a Florida-based lawyer with Persian roots instead.On Tuesday morning, Canny announced a motion to withdraw as Momeni's attorney.In the filing, she noted an "actual and irreconcilable conflict of interest" with Momeni.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

DuPage County jail detainee, 50, found dead in cell, officials say

A 50-year-old detainee of the DuPage County jail was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive inside her cell, officials said.About 9:35 a.m., the detainee, identified as Reneyda Aguillar-Hurtado, was found unconscious by a sheriff's deputy doing regular rounds at the jail in Wheaton.Staff administered CPR until paramedics arrived and took her to Central DuPage Hospital where she never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead, according to a DuPage County sheriff's news release.
Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

Virtue and Kasama Celebrate Their James Beard Wins With a South Side Party

Late Monday night and into Tuesday morning, more than 500 gathered on Chicago's friendly South Side to celebrate two huge James Beard Foundation Award wins for the city.Virtue's Erick Williams cruised the sidewalk on Harper Court with a cigar in hand, posing for photos like a proud father.Last year, he wore his Beard medallion walking through a crowd on 53rd Street in front of his restaurant during a late-night party.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Gun violence in Chicago needs proactive policing, as well as measures that combat poverty

I once worked at a business where the owner had placed in the breakroom a plaque with the saying: "The beatings will continue until morale improves."This cynical, tongue-in-cheek display was understood as a reflection of my boss's wacky sense of humor.So I was dismayed to hear Mayor Brandon Johnson suggest a similar strategy in response to the spate of gun violence that gripped our city this past weekend.
Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

'Tribune' Editorial Warns Against Abusive Restaurant Service Fees

The Tribune's editorial board fired a warning shot to Chicago's restaurants on Tuesday morning with a piece declaring that the pandemic was officially over and that owners should no longer expect the extra empathy the general public - customers, politicians, journalists - have extended since March 2020.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

High temperatures, clouds and sun on tap for Memorial Day in Chicago

High temperatures, clouds and sunshine are on tap for Memorial Day and much of the rest of the week, the National Weather Service Chicago said.Meteorologist Lee Carlaw said Monday's weather will be similar to Sunday's, with high temperatures away from Lake Michigan in the low to mid-80s and in the upper 60s, close to 70, closer to the lake, with a light wind throughout the day.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger

Britain on Tuesday received another sign that inflation could painfully linger.The country braced, once again, for higher interest rates as bond yields climbed above the levels when Liz Truss was prime minister last year.Data showed that wage growth, a closely watched indicator for how deeply inflation is embedding in an economy, was rising in Britain at the fastest pace in at least two decades.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Atlanta

Real cost of Cop City' under question after Atlanta approves millions of dollars for project

Questions remain about the real cost of the giant police and fire department training center known as Cop City after the Atlanta city council's approval of millions of dollars for the project in a process that opponents have called anti-democratic.The 11-4 vote in favor of giving $67m to the project on Tuesday morning came on the heels of 14 hours of public comment against the idea.
Miami Herald
10 months ago
Miami

At Miami City Hall, protesters want Carollo thrown out of office, voluntarily or otherwise

Daniel Figueredo and Marvin Tapia speak to the media during a protest rally asking for an investigation and the ouster of Commissioner Joe Carollo at Miami City Hall in Miami on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.adiaz@miamiherald.comA small group of people braved nasty weather to gather outside Miami City Hall on Tuesday morning to demand that Commissioner Joe Carollo resign or - barring that unlikely move - have him forced out from office by the governor.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Man who allegedly overturned street vendor carts outside SoFi Stadium is fired

(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)

A man accused of overturning a pair of food carts on a busy street outside a concert at SoFi Stadium on Saturday evening has been fired, stadium officials confirmed Tuesday morning."The individual involved was employed by a third-party vendor, and we have been advised that he has since been terminated," read an emailed statement from SoFi Stadium officials, who did not identify the man.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Gavin Newsom Tweets That Ron DeSantis Might be Charged With Kidnapping Over Transporting of Migrants

The California Department of Justice is investigating whether dozens of migrants were tricked into flying to Sacramento.California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left) has tweeted about kidnapping charges in reference to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's actions sending migrants to blue states as political stunts.Gage Skidmore via Flickr California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) public feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a new turn on Monday, following the transport from New Mexico to Sacramento of dozens of South American migrants seeking asylum in the U.S..
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Former Bay Area TV anchor Frank Somerville arrested twice in one night in Berkeley

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Former Bay Area news anchor Frank Somerville, who has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, was arrested twice in one night after domestic disturbances at his family's home in Berkeley, according to authorities.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police watchdog to assess whether to launch probe into Cardiff deaths crash

The police watchdog has announced it will send investigators to assess whether it will carry out an independent probe into a crash in Cardiff which killed two teenagers and sparked a riot.Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were killed in the Ely area on Monday while riding an electric bike.Chief Superintendent of South Wales Police Martyn Stone told a press conference in Cardiff on Tuesday that a mandatory referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the disorder to ensure the matter receives independent scrutiny.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

CCTV shows police vehicle following bike ahead of fatal crash in Cardiff

South Wales Police have received CCTV footage that shows a police vehicle following a bike ahead of a serious collision that killed two teenagers in Cardiff and sparked a riot.Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were killed in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday while riding an electric bike.Chief Superintendent Martyn Stone told a press conference in Cardiff on Tuesday: We have received footage that shows a police vehicle following a bike at just prior to 6pm.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Two teenagers killed in Ely crash that sparked riots in Cardiff live

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKHome News Maryam Zakir-Hussain Tuesday 23 May 2023 13:09Comments Close Cardiff: Rioters hurl missiles at police in 'large scale disorder' at crash scene Tensions reached a breaking point during a riot in Cardiff last night after two teenagers were killed in a fatal car crash.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Riots stop her from seeing body of son killed in Cardiff crash

A mother was unable to see her son's body for hours after he was killed in the crash that sparked the riots in Cardiff, it is understood.The Independent understands that at around 12.30am on Tuesday morning the bodies of the teenagers were still lying dead in the road, leaving their families in torment and unable to be with their boys.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police condemn totally unacceptable' violence in riots after fatal crash

The level of violence towards emergency services and damage caused by riots that broke out in Cardiff after two teenage boys died in a crash has been described by police as totally unacceptable.Tensions reached breaking point after officers were called to a collision, in Snowden Road, Ely, shortly after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Harry due to give evidence at High Court in case against Daily Mirror publisher

The Duke of Sussex is due to give evidence at the High Court on Tuesday in his case against the Daily Mirror's publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering.On Monday, Harry's individual case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) got under way.Barrister David Sherborne claimed the duke was subjected to unlawful information-gathering activity right from when he was a young boy at school into adulthood, adding: Nothing was sacrosanct or out of bounds.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Harry does not have vendetta against press, court told ahead of duke's evidence

The Duke of Sussex is not suing the Daily Mirror's publisher because of a vendetta against the press but to hold them to account, the High Court heard on the eve of Harry's appearance in the witness box.On Monday, the duke's individual case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering got under way.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sunak government takes Covid inquiry to court to protect Boris's WhatsApps

Rishi Sunak has refused to back down in the extraordinary row over Boris Johnson's messages as his government launched legal action against the Covid inquiry in a last-ditch attempt to protect the material.The Cabinet Office will seek a judicial review of inquiry chair Baroness Hallett's demand to release the former PM's WhatsApp messages and notebooks revealing the unprecedented move in a letter to her team.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Smoke from massive wildfire in Highlands visible from space

Smoke from a wildfire that has led to two firefighters being injured and burnt more than three square miles can be seen from space.The fire at Cannich, in the hills above Loch Ness in the Highlands, is now in its fourth day with four fire engines and specialist resources remaining on scene.Satellite images from Nasa show the plume of smoke from the blaze drifting towards the loch on Monday amid clear skies.
Editor In Leaf
10 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Spencer Carbery Departs for Washington

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday morning via Twitter that they had hired Toronto Maple Leafs Assistant Coach Spencer Carbery as their club's new head coach.Carbery served as assistant to Sheldon Keefe over the last two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs after holding the role as the head coach for the Capitals AHL affiliate Hershey Bears from 2018 until 2021.
San Francisco Chronicle
10 months ago
From Twitter

Bob Lee killing: Nima Momeni's lawyer drops him as a client

Gabrielle Lurie/The Chronicle Judge Loretta Giorgi granted Canny's request to withdraw as Momeni's lawyer at a hearing in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday morning."You'll miss me," Canny called to Momeni as he was led from the courtroom in his orange jail jumpsuit and yellow face mask.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Gavin Stone Optioned to AAA, Alex Vesia Recalled

The Dodgers announced a roster move on Tuesday morning with a one for one swap on the pitching staff.As expected, rookie starter Gavin Stone has been sent to Triple-A, meaning he will not be making his next scheduled start this weekend.In a corresponding move, lefty reliever Alex Vesia is back with the club.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

FOCO Selling New Bobbleheads Of Dodgers Rookies James Outman & Miguel Vargas

FOCO released new bobbleheads on Tuesday morning of Los Angeles Dodgers rookies James Outman and Miguel Vargas.Both bobbleheads are individually numbered to 96 units each.Outman and Vargas were selected along with the Boston Red Sox's Tristan Casas, José Hernández of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Baltimore Orioles' Joey Wentz as standout rookies for their latest bobbleheads series.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tiktok prankster Mizzy released on bail after breaching criminal behaviour order'

A teenager accused of posting a video on social media without the consent of the people featured has been released on bail.Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, also known as Mizzy, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday morning and was given conditional bail, a court official said.The case was listed to be heard at 2pm on Tuesday but was moved to the morning without journalists present.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Teenager bailed after court appearance over TikTok prank'

A teenager accused of posting a video on social media without the consent of the people featured has been released on bail.Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, also known as Mizzy, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday morning and was given conditional bail, a court official said.The case was listed to be heard at 2pm on Tuesday but was moved to the morning without journalists present.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann latest: Search of Portugal ends as materials' sent away for tests

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close Police investigating disappearance of Madeleine McCann to search reservoir' Material collected in a three-day hunt for evidence over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann will be sent to Germany for testing, the Portuguese police have confirmed.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police flatten area of woodland and dig holes in Madeleine McCann searches

Police have flattened a concentrated area of woodland and dug a number of holes near a remote reservoir in Portugal as part of their three-day hunt for evidence in the Madeleine McCann case.Huge piles of soil and broken rock were left next to the 160 sq ft area close to the banks of the Barragem do Arade, where officers were seen with shovels for a number of hours on Wednesday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Fresh Madeleine McCann searches at remote Portugal reservoir appear to conclude

The fresh searches in the hunt for Madeleine McCann appear to have drawn to a close in Portugal as briefing tents were taken down and heavy machinery was removed from the site.Officers spent three days scouring a remote reservoir after certain tips were given to German prosecutors about the case.The searches led police to a concentrated area of land on a peninsula at the Barragem do Arade, which personnel began to dig with shovels on Wednesday afternoon.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Officers photograph digging site as Madeleine McCann searches enter day three

Police have begun photographing an excavation site near the banks of a remote reservoir in Portugal as the fresh Madeleine McCann searches entered a third day.Officers maintained their focus on an area of woodland on a peninsula at the Barragem do Arade on Thursday after a digging operation was commenced on Wednesday afternoon.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Stop messing around: Heat should start Caleb Martin in Game 5 against the Celtics

The Miami Heat's best lineup against the Boston Celtics has been obvious all series, and it's not the one that starts games.This was made abundantly clear on Tuesday, when the Heat fumbled a chance to sweep the Celtics and close out the series at home.With Kevin Love starting at power forward against a Celtics group that has shifted back to a small-ball lineup to begin games, the Heat dug themselves into a 10-4 hole in the first three minutes.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Ely riot: Drakeford defends police and crime commissioner's no chase' comments

The First Minister of Wales has defended a police and crime commissioner (PCC) who gave interviews denying officers had been following two teenagers on a bike minutes before they were killed in a road accident.Mark Drakeford suggested Alun Michael, the PCC for South Wales, was entitled to rely on information supplied to him by South Wales Police in the aftermath of the fatal collision in Ely, Cardiff.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police begin digging in woodland during Madeleine McCann searches

Fresh searches in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have seen police dig a concentrated area of woodland near the banks of a remote reservoir in Portugal.Personnel spent a number of hours cutting back the undergrowth of a peninsula next to the water on Wednesday, before using shovels to excavate part of the area.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

What happened in Cardiff on Monday night?

A crash that killed two teenagers appears to have sparked the rioting seen in Cardiff on Monday evening, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has said.Police faced what they called large scale disorder after receiving reports of a collision on Snowden Road in Ely around 6pm on Monday, with tensions reaching breaking point as cars were set on fire and fireworks were shot at officers.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

CCTV of fatal Ely car crash and police chase that sparked Cardiff riots revealed

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKHome News Maryam Zakir-Hussain Wednesday 24 May 2023 07:30Comments Close CCTV shows police van following electric bike before Cardiff crash South Wales Police confirmed on Tuesday that it has received CCTV footage that shows a police van following a bike ahead of a fatal collision that killed two teenagers in Cardiff and sparked a riot.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

CCTV appears to show police van following bike moments before Ely crash live

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKHome News Maryam Zakir-Hussain Wednesday 24 May 2023 06:30Comments Close CCTV shows police van following electric bike before Cardiff crash South Wales Police confirmed on Tuesday that it has received CCTV footage that shows a police van following a bike ahead of a fatal collision that killed two teenagers in Cardiff and sparked a riot.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

What caused the trouble in Cardiff last night?

A crash that killed two teenagers appears to have sparked the rioting in Cardiff on Monday night, the Police and Crime Commissioner in South Wales has said.Police faced what they called a large scale disorder after receiving reports of a collision on Snowden Rd in Ely around 6pm, with tensions reaching breaking point as cars were set on fire and fireworks were shot at officers.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Chair of UK's equality watchdog being investigated after staff complaints

The head of Britain's equality watchdog is being investigated by a senior lawyer over complaints made by colleagues.A king's counsel (KC) has been called in by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to carry out an independent investigation into dozens of allegations made against its chair, Kishwer Falkner.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Civil servants have to fact-check' Suella Braverman's claims to cabinet

Suella Braverman is facing fresh controversy after it was claimed civil servants in her department were forced to fact-check the home secretary's statements to cabinet on up to six occasions.Concerns have been raised about the under-fire minister's competence, as Downing Street denied Rishi Sunak was dithering about whether to launch an investigation into a potential breach of the ministerial code over her bid to avoid a speeding fine.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

IMF says UK no longer heading for recession but urges against tax cuts

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecasts for UK growth, saying the country will no longer fall into recession this year, but warned the government not to cut taxes as that would fuel inflation and result in high interest rates for longer.In a message to the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, that he should maintain his planned squeeze on public spending, the Washington-based body said tax policy should stay aligned with monetary policy in the fight against inflation.
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

Fannie and Freddie address loan-repurchase complaints

Executives from both government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) participated in a session on Tuesday morning during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Secondary and Capital Markets Conference and Expo in New York.I totally understand where the question is coming from.But I don't think this is really a question about the process.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

CCTV taken minutes before Cardiff crash appears to show police following bike

Newly-emerged footage appears to show a police vehicle driving behind a cyclist minutes before a fatal crash which sparked a riot in Cardiff.South Wales Police indicated it will review the footage and has made a mandatory self-referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct watchdog after the events of Monday evening, but said there were no police vehicles on the road of the crash when it took place.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Just Stop Oil protesters clash with drivers as slow marches block London bridges

C limate change protesters have again clashed with drivers as they staged marches on three bridges in central London.Forty-five Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists blocked the roads on Blackfriars, London and Tower bridges on Tuesday morning by walking slowly in the road.One man was handcuffed by police after he appeared to push two JSO supporters in a bid to clear the road.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Police detain man after Just Stop Oil activist shoved to ground on Blackfriars Bridge

P olice appeared to handcuff a furious motorist as Just Stop Oil brought three major London bridges to a standstill on Tuesday morning.The man, in orange overalls, is seen in video postsed by the protest group approaching activists on Blackfriars Bridge.He grabs the first protesters he sees hurling him onto the pavement where the victim rolls into a police officer.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Disabled woman trapped' after rioters torched her car during night of violence

A disabled woman has said she is now trapped after rioters torched her car during violent clashes in Cardiff overnight.Trouble started on Monday evening after a serious crash on Snowdon Road in the Ely area in which two teenagers died.Clashes continued into the early hours of Tuesday morning, with people throwing fireworks and other missiles at riot police.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Just Stop Oil protesters attacked by motorcycle as slow march blocks London bridges

Climate change protesters have again clashed with drivers as they staged marches on three bridges in central London.Forty-five Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists blocked the roads on Blackfriars, London and Tower bridges on Tuesday morning by walking slowly in the road.One man was handcuffed by police after he appeared to push two JSO supporters in a bid to clear the road.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Fear of losing behind Raab's decision to stand down as MP, Lib Dems say

Dominic Raab is standing down as an MP at the next general election because he knows he will lose his seat, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.The former deputy prime minister and justice secretary confirmed his exit plans on Monday night.He quit Rishi Sunak's Cabinet last month after an independent investigation by Adam Tolley KC found he had acted in an intimidating and aggressive way with officials in behaviour that could have amounted to bullying.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Empoli

For the final time this season, Juventus will play a game on a Monday night.For what is, unfortunately, not the first time this season, Juventus are left to wonder just what their standing is going to be in the league when they take the field to try and win a game.Last time it was in the Europa League.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Tech industry

How a cat rescue worker created an internet splash with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign

Screenshot of the social post for "CatVana" created by Kayla Delcoure for Pippi's Place.Pippi's Place Carvana promoted itself as a new and innovative way to shop for a car.What if you took that idea and made it work for adopting a pet?Kayla Delcoure runs social media for Pippi's Place, a cat rescue in Atlanta.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
New York City

The Dawn of a New Century'

About two hours after Century 21 reopened as Century 21 NYC in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, the store's point-of-sale system crashed.This goes to show you that they should have never went out of business, said Denise Danny, 58, from Staten Island.Ms. Danny, who had a shopping cart full of clothes, was standing in a line that had formed at a register on the department store's second floor.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Cherelle Parker Wins Democratic Mayoral Primary in Philadelphia

Following an unusually crowded and expensive primary, Cherelle Parker, a former City Council member who campaigned on hiring more police, won the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia mayor on Tuesday night, emerging from a field of contenders who had vied to be seen as the rescuer of a struggling and disheartened city.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Education

Parents challenge Adams claim housing migrants in NYC public schools won't affect students as number of schools grows to 20

Mayor Adams claimed Tuesday that his new policy of housing migrants in public school gymnasiums won't directly impact students s - even as parents protested his latest effort to find ways to shelter the more than 60,000 migrants who've come to the city since last year."They will not be impacted directly," Adams said during an interview on 1010 WINS.
New York Daily News
11 months ago
Education

Parents challenge Adams claim housing migrants in NYC public schools won't affect students as number of schools grows to 20

Mayor Adams claimed Tuesday that his new policy of housing migrants in public school gymnasiums won't directly impact students s - even as parents protested his latest effort to find ways to shelter the more than 60,000 migrants who've come to the city since last year."They will not be impacted directly," Adams said during an interview on 1010 WINS.
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