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Ex-Apple designer behind Charles III's coronation emblem
washingtonpost.comLONDON — The official emblem of King Charles III’s coronation, created by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive and his associates, honors the monarch’s love of nature by joining the flora that symbolize the four nations of the United Kingdom in a single image. Are you on Telegram? Subscribe to our…
U.S. states, others weigh in on court battle over abortion pill
yahoo.comDozens of U.S. state attorneys general on Friday weighed in on a lawsuit seeking a court order blocking access nationwide to a drug used in medication abortion, with Republicans in support of the lawsuit and Democrats warning of "devastating consequences" if it succeeds. In the lawsuit, filed last…
Investigators ask Kansas Citians to help find 8-year-old boy who may be in the metro
yahoo.comAuthorities are seeking the public’s help to locate an 8-year-old boy from Washington who may be in the Kansas City area. Breadson John, otherwise known as Brxsan, is believed to have traveled to Kansas City in August 2022. It’s unclear whether he remains in the metro area, according to Bridget…
Judge grants bail for Hialeah cops accused of beating homeless man
yahoo.comThe Hialeah police officer duo accused of beating a homeless man and trying to cover it up will be leaving jail soon. After five days of hearings, Judge Robert Watson granted Rafael Quinones Otano, 27, a bond of $10,000 under standard house arrest and Lorenzo Rafael Orfila, 23, a bond of $20,000…
Kansas City police ask for public’s help to solve murder from October 2021
yahoo.comOver a year after a man was discovered shot in a wrecked vehicle in southeast Kansas City, police are asking for the public’s help to solve the case. Joseph Young, 57, was found critically injured Oct. 22, 2021 near East Meyer Boulevard and Olive Street, according to Jake Becchina, a spokesman…
District attorney clears deputies involved in fatal shooting in Windsor last year
yahoo.comThree Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies have been cleared in the fatal shooting of a Fort Collins man near Crossroads Boulevard and Centerra Parkway in Windsor last year. Justin Anderson, 51, was shot and killed Nov. 21, 2022, following a vehicle pursuit. The Critical Incident Team…
Driver arrested after crashing into several cars in Mission Viejo parking lot
yahoo.comSeveral vehicles in a Mission Viejo parking lot were damaged when a driver believed to be under the influence of drugs repeatedly crashed into the vehicles and narrowly missed people who tried to intervene, according to authorities. The driver of a dark Nissan Rogue, identified later as…
Activists, family of Shreveport man killed by police officer, speak out, march downtown
yahoo.comOn Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, members of the community joined in unity to march the streets of Shreveport in solidarity with Alonzo Bagley's family. Seven days ago, unarmed Alonzo Sentell Bagley, 43, was shot and killed following a confrontation with a Shreveport Police officer. As individuals made…
Gadsden woman severely bitten by dogs; police seek their owner
yahoo.comGadsden police are investigating an incident Feb. 6 in which a woman was severely injured in an attack by a neighbor’s two dogs. According to a news release from the Gadsden Police Department, Taylor Edmondson was bitten in the back of her lower right leg by the dogs on the porch of her Gadsden…
Attorney General investigating fatal pedestrian crash following attempted traffic stop by Baltimore Police
yahoo.comThe attorney general’s office is conducting an investigation of a failed traffic stop by Baltimore Police that left a 54-year-old man dead, five car passengers injured and a building partially collapsed on Wednesday night. The attorney general’s office said a Baltimore Police Eastern District…
Police: Fatal stabbing reported at Minnesota high school
yahoo.comA 15-year-old student was fatally stabbed at a high school in St. Paul on Friday, and a 16-year-old student was arrested, police said. The victim and suspect were both students at Harding High School, police Sgt. Mike Enster said. Investigators were working to determine what led up to the…
Chinese scientist behind world’s first gene-edited babies shares children’s status
yahoo.comHe Jiankui, the Chinese scientist behind the world’s first genetically modified human babies, has provided an update on the children’s lives. The researcher first announced the controversial babies — a pair of twins — in 2018, drawing massive condemnation from the international community. Many…
How a female gibbon locked in a cage alone in Japan got pregnant
yahoo.comZookeepers of a zoo in Japan believe they have finally figured out how a female gibbon got pregnant despite living alone in her cage. In February 2021, staff at the Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden in Nagasaki were baffled when Momo, a 12-year-old white-handed gibbon, gave birth despite not…
Man held after US congresswoman Angie Craig pours hot coffee on assailant
bbc.comA man suspected of attacking a congresswoman in the lift of her Washington DC apartment building on Thursday has been arrested, police say. The 26-year-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with simple assault. The case is not thought to be politically motivated. Her chief of staff Nick Coe…
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The Nets Fell Apart From the Top
nytimes.comJoe Tsai had dreams of a championship when he assumed full control of the Nets in 2019, but a series of missteps has undermined his plans. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have become the faces of their superteam’s failure, but the Nets leadership could have averted disaster several times, and…
Mormon Church’s Investment Arm Under SEC Investigation
wsj.comThe Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the Mormon Church’s past efforts to keep its giant investment portfolio a secret, a practice that ended after a former employee revealed in 2019 that the church had amassed $100 billion of holdings. The SEC’s investigation has focused on…
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Natural Gas Could Go From Widowmaker to Moneymaker: Here's How to Play It
thestreet.comI can't think of a more difficult speculative market than natural gas. However, it is a popular venue for traders because with big risks come significant opportunities. After peaking in 2022 near $10.00 per MMBtu the market has recently traded as low as $2.30. The roughly 80% plunge is indicative…
Down the Chatbot Rabbit Hole
wired.comFurther generations of humans—or robots—might one day look back on this week as the tipping point in the way that computers and people interact. On Monday, CEO Sundar Pichai announced Google’s new chatbot, dubbed Bard, based on its previously disclosed AI bot LaMDA. (It also reportedly made a $400…
Having a Super Bowl party on Sunday? Don't forget about food safety
komonews.comOfficials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are reminding the public before the big game that your party plans should also focus on food safety.
Ford set to announce $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Marshall, sources say
crainsdetroit.comThe announcement will include details about the $3.5 billion factory and 2,500 new jobs in Marshall, the two officials told Crain's. The state has offered to provide roughly $1 billion in incentives, one of the people said. That includes a $210 million Critical Industry Program grant from…
Nearly 5 Million Bottles of Fabuloso Cleaners Recalled Due to Possible Contamination With Dangerous Bacteria
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Top House Republicans scrutinize SEC investigation of failed crypto exchange FTX
cnbc.comRep. Patrick McHenry, a Republican of North Carolina and ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington, D.C. Top House Republicans on Friday sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission as Congress scrutinizes the agency's actions…
Popular Russian singer Zemfira declared foreign agent by government
reuters.comRussia's Justice Ministry on Friday placed Zemfira, one of post-Soviet Russia's most popular singers, on a list of foreign agents on grounds that she supported Ukraine and criticised Russia's "special military operation" in that country. Tass news agency quoted a ministry statement as saying that…
U.S. states, others weigh in on court battle over abortion pill
reuters.comDozens of U.S. state attorneys general on Friday weighed in on a lawsuit seeking a court order blocking access nationwide to a drug used in medication abortion, with Republicans in support of the lawsuit and Democrats warning of "devastating consequences" if it succeeds. In the lawsuit, filed last…
U.S. Senator Fetterman discharged from hospital
reuters.comU.S. Senator John Fetterman was discharged from George Washington University Hospital on Friday, his staff said, two days after he was admitted to the Washington, D.C., facility because he was feeling lightheaded. Fetterman, 53, suffered a stroke last year. Tests showed he did not suffer a second…
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Giada De Laurentiis Is Leaving Food Network After 20 Years
eonline.comGiada De Laurentiis is saying arrivederci to the Food Network. After nearly 20 years as one of the network's most recognizable faces, the Emmy-winning host has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Studios. Giada will develop and executive produce original unscripted programming for Amazon,…
Kate Hudson Makes Rare Comment About Marriage to Ex Chris Robinson
eonline.comKate Hudson didn't want to lose Chris Robinson in 10 days when they first met. The actress recently gave insight into her former 7-year marriage with the musician, with whom she shares 19-year-old son Ryder Robinson. Kate, 43, recalled declaring that she would marry The Black Crowes musician, 56,…
Yes, Sarah McLachlan Finds Her Iconic ASPCA Commercials Just as "Brutal" to Watch As We Do
eonline.comEveryone's heartstrings have been tugged by the ASPCA's emotional TV commercials, including star Sarah McLachlan. Set to her emotional 1997 ballad "Angel" and featuring shots of sad-looking pets,...
Mario Kart 8 on Switch will get more DLC characters
polygon.comNintendo had a surprise for Mario Kart fans on Wednesday during its Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing that an all-new course and a familiar face are coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. The Yoshi’s Island track and fan-favorite Birdo are headed to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sometime…
Hogwarts Legacy ‘Ghost of Our Love’ side quest walkthrough
polygon.comOne side quest that is slightly different depending on which house you pick in Hogwarts Legacy is “Ghost of Our Love.” Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins will all start in a different location, but the goal is the same: Everyone must find the location in the map. The map has a…
While Claiming Jewish Heritage, Anna Paulina Luna Forgot to Mention Her Nazi Grandfather
vanityfair.comSince it first came out last December that newly elected lawmaker George Santos had lied about roughly 99% of his biography, fresh falsehoods and cons involving the New York congressman have emerged on a near-daily, sometimes hourly basis. (The latest? That he apparently fabricated an entire…
After Record 2022 Profits, Is Union Pacific Stock a Buy?
fool.comAfter carefully negotiating its way out of an industrywide railroad strike, Union Pacific (UNP 1.33%) steams ahead into 2023. The Omaha-based rail carrier posted record 2022 earnings last month amid a challenging operating environment. Let's take a look at recent performance and full-year results…
Why Baxter International Stock Sank by 12% This Week
fool.comHealthcare tech company Baxter International's (BAX 2.02%) stock lost over 12% of its value this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That wasn't particularly a surprise, as it reported a set of earnings and proffered guidance that didn't meet expectations. Before market…
The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Is 20% Off
vice.comWe’re pizza people. Bread, cheese, sauce—it’s intertwined in our DNA. We’ve eaten countless slices and absolutely know a good pie when we see it. Either way, we’ve graduated from take-away pies to making our own masterpieces with at-home pizza ovens. We’ve tested backyard bigwigs like the Ooni…
Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu Join the ChatGPT Rush
slashdot.orgChina's biggest tech companies are rushing to develop their own versions of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has set the U.S. tech world buzzing, despite questions over the capabilities and commercial prospects of the technology. Nikkei Asia Review reports: Alibaba Group Holding, Tencent…
Can Intermittent Fasting Help You Live Longer?
forbes.comNew research suggests that one of the most effective weight loss strategies may be to not change what you eat, but rather, when. Time restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, gives you less opportunity to eat throughout the day. During periods of prolonged fasting, calories from the…
Border crossings drop after new Biden policies
axios.comMigrants and asylum seekers attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border 156,000 times in January — a 40% drop from December, which administration officials are crediting to new border policies rolled out last month. Why it matters: It's a good sign for the Biden administration on the border. The…
Florida school district pulls book on Roberto Clemente over passage that he faced racism
axios.comA school district in Florida has removed a children's book on Latino baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente to see if it complies with a new state law limiting discussions about race, Axios has confirmed. Why it matters: The pulling of "Roberto Clemente: The Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates" is…
Georgia man accidentally shoots himself in road rage encounter
foxnews.comA Georgia motorist who was "clearly impatient and annoyed" accidentally shot himself during a Thursday road rage incident, authorities said. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office said the shooting occurred around 7:45 p.m. in the 8000 block of Buchanan Drive in Dallas. At the time, a truck…
Former Miss Universe found guilty of assault
foxnews.comA former Miss Universe Cayman Islands has been found guilty of damaging two cars and assaulting three people, including a police officer. Tiffany Conolly had peaded self-defense in the October 2019 incident, in which authorities said she visited her ex-boyfriend’s home and assaulted him and his…
Kentucky Senate passes bill to ban TikTok from state-issued devices
foxnews.comThe Kentucky Senate passed a measure Friday to ban TikTok from state government-issued devices, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app. The bill easily cleared the Senate on a 31-0 vote to advance to the House. The action reflects a growing push among American…
Raleigh police release video of stun gun use before man died in custody
foxnews.comPolice in North Carolina police released body camera footage on Friday that shows the arrest of a man who died after officers repeatedly used stun guns on him. Darryl Tyree Williams, 32, died at a hospital after being confronted and handcuffed by officers in a south east Raleigh neighborhood early…
Trump frustrated with a powerful conservative group after its outreach to Ron DeSantis
nbcnews.comFew Republican groups have had as meteoric a rise as Turning Point USA. Started in 2012 to energize young conservatives, the group has quickly grown to become a sort of quasi-party apparatus in its own right through organizing, holding rallies with prominent conservatives and, perhaps most…
Superb owl? O rly? Ya rly [Obvious]
cnn.comSign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Instead of Super Bowl information, one small typo later and your search results are filled with owl content instead. And we’d like to encourage you to…
Nicaragua prisoner release pressure valve for Ortega regime
go.comMEXICO CITY -- United States sanctions and public criticism of Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega had been building for months, but both U.S. and Nicaraguan officials say the decision to put 222 dissidents on a plane to Washington came suddenly. The plane was barely off the ground Thursday when…
Ex-Apple designer behind Charles III's coronation emblem
go.comLONDON -- The official emblem of King Charles III’s coronation, created by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive and his associates, honors the monarch’s love of nature by joining the flora that symbolize the four nations of the United Kingdom in a single image. The rose of England, the thistle of…
The Day After The Murdaugh Murders, Their Housekeeper Noticed Several Strange Things
buzzfeednews.comAfter first being informed by him that Maggie and Paul had been killed, she’d driven to see Alex at his mother’s home to comfort him and his surviving son, Buster. That’s where he asked her to go to the hunting lodge to “straighten up” in case they had concerned visitors drop by to offer…
The biggest star of this year's Super Bowl ads? Nostalgia
cbsnews.comAlthough a range of companies are advertising their wares during Super Bowl LVII, a common theme runs through many of the spots: nostalgia. Many of this year's crop of Super Bowl ads are playing it safe, tapping cultural references from the 1970s, '80s and '90s. For example, tennis champion Serena…
US Shoots Down Unknown Object Over Alaska, Pentagon Says
youtube.comPresident Joe Biden ordered the Pentagon to shoot down an object spotted at 40,000 feet over Alaska less than a week after fighter jets targeted an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon that had crossed the US and provoked a national uproar. The unidentified object, which was about the size of a…
Why you should get pet insurance now
cbsnews.comWe may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Many Americans are familiar with insurance and the reasons for purchasing a policy. Whether you're looking for life insurance or health insurance, travel insurance or…
Anna Paulina Luna slammed over report she lied about being Jewish
newsweek.comRepresentative Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, faced criticism online Friday after a report revealed that she was not raised Jewish, according to some of her family members, despite previously claiming Jewish heritage. This past November, Luna, who identifies as Christian, told Jewish…
US Corn Futures Feel Drought Aftermath
youtube.comThe severe drought experienced by US corn producers in 2022 is reverberating through cash and futures markets. US corn export sales for the current marketing year are down more than 40%, and USDA has estimated a 9% fall in overall yields for 2022. What will be the impact on grain markets in the…
Two Things You Should Do to Impress Your Valentine's Dinner Date
lifehacker.comIn a brain that is constantly wracked with uncertainty and anxiety, there is one belief of which I am utterly certain: I am good at ordering. Put me in charge of menu-related decisions, and you will not be disappointed with the outcome. This is true of food, and it is true of beverages. It’s hard…
Sen. John Fetterman Discharged From Hospital
huffpost.comSen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was discharged from a Washington, D.C., hospital Friday after being treated for lightheadedness, his office announced. “In addition to the CT, CTA, and MRI tests ruling out a stroke, his EEG test results came back normal, with no evidence of seizures,” Fetterman…
Driver arrested after crashing into several cars in Mission Viejo parking lot
latimes.comSeveral vehicles in a Mission Viejo parking lot were damaged when a driver believed to be under the influence of drugs repeatedly crashed into the vehicles and narrowly missed people who tried to intervene, according to authorities. The driver of a dark Nissan Rogue, identified later as…
Amsterdam will ban cannabis outdoors in its red-light district
npr.orgAmsterdam will ban cannabis outdoors in its red-light district The city of Amsterdam is banning the smoking of marijuana outdoors in its red-light district. The ban is part of a host of changes to appease those who live in the popular neighborhood, which attracts millions of tourists each year.…
WATCH NOW: 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' on Disney Channel
marvel.comLunella Lafayette and her pet dinosaur is in the house! Today is the day that Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premieres on the Disney Channel! Tune in at 8 PM ET on Disney Channel today to see the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex,…
The first trailer for Fast X, the Fast and Furious’s tenth film
theverge.comSince Fast Five, each Fast & Furious movie has gotten more patently ridiculous than the last. The series has sent cars into space, returned two characters from the dead, and perhaps most incredulously, proposes that somehow John Cena and Vin Diesel are biological brothers. For the Fast X trailer,…
Minnesota House passes "universal" school meals, providing free breakfast, lunch to students
cbsnews.comST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota House passed a bill on Thursday guaranteeing free lunch and breakfast to all Minnesota students, regardless of income requirements set by a federal program. It's a move advocates say will reduce child hunger and ensure no kid falls through the cracks. "We're going…
New classified document found in FBI search of Pence home
apnews.comFILE - Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Nov. 16, 2022, in New York. The FBI is searching Pence's Indiana home on Feb. 10, 20223, as part of a classified records probe. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) FILE - Former Vice President Mike Pence…
Four dead seals test positive for bird flu in Scotland
theguardian.comFour dead seals have tested positive for bird flu in Scotland, as the number of cases of highly pathogenic avian flu in mammals continues to grow globally with experts warning of “a step-change” in its spread. The largest ever bird flu outbreak had already spilled over into otters and foxes in the…
GRAB THE TISSUES Darrelle Revis And Joe Klecko Learn They're Headed To Hall Of Fame
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Hong Kong billionaire fugitive auctions Hermès bags for over $3 million
yahoo.comThe collection was the largest single-owner handbag sale in Asia’s auction market, according to auction house Sotheby’s. The auction included one Chanel and 76 Hermès handbags, including limited edition pieces from Jean-Paul Gaultier, who was the creative director of Hermès from 2004 to 2010. Lau…
CPD: Charges to be announced in Benito Juarez high school shooting that left 2 students dead, 2 wounded
yahoo.comChicago police are expected to announce charges Friday afternoon in the deadly December shooting at Benito Juarez High School. The 4:30 p.m. news conference will be held at Chicago police headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were killed in the attack and…
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Kraken staking ban is another nail in crypto’s coffin
cointelegraph.comRumors of an impending crypto ban came to fruition on Feb. 9 with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement action against Kraken, which resulted in a settlement where the exchange agreed to end its staking services for American users. The action will likely extend to all companies…
Revisions show U.S. consumer prices a bit firmer than previously reported
reuters.comU.S. monthly consumer prices rose in December instead of falling as previously estimated and data for the prior two months was also revised up, which some economists said raised the risk of higher inflation readings in the months ahead. The consumer price index edged up 0.1% in December rather…
Iran exiled opposition figures in talks to unite against government
reuters.comEight Iranian exiled dissident figures discussed ways of uniting a fragmented opposition on Friday, amid pro-government events marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution inside the country. Iran was rocked by nationwide unrest following the death in police custody of a young Iranian…
Nationalism or Nothing: Life in Modern Russia
youtube.comPresident Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, has led to a tightening of dictatorial powers within Russia. Free-speech is ...
Biden orders "high-altitude object" shot down over Alaskan airspace
youtube.comThe Biden administration says the U.S. has shot down a "high-altitude object" over U.S. airspace off Alaska. It comes less than a ...
Pentagon briefing on "high-altitude object" shot down off Alaska
youtube.comPentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder held a briefing Friday about the "high-altitude object" shot down in U.S. airspace off the ...
U.S. shoots down “high-altitude object” over Alaska, White House says
youtube.comThe U.S. shot down a “high-altitude object” flying over Alaska at President Biden's order, National Security Council coordinator for ...
10 former NFL players suing league's disability program
youtube.comTen former NFL players are suing the league's disability program, claiming they were wrongfully denied disability benefits.
Pentagon holds briefing after downing flying object over Alaska
youtube.comPentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder spoke to reporters after the White House announced that the ...