Faroes-style tunnels could ‘transform’ fortunes for Shetland isles
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.
Israeli jets hit Syrian forces seeking to quell sectarian clashes in the south – The Washington Post
- Israeli jets hit Syrian forces seeking to quell sectarian clashes in the south The Washington Post
- Dozens killed in clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria BBC
- Israel Strikes Southern Syria in New Flare-Up of Violence The Wall Street Journal
- Attacks on Syrian security forces sent to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead as Israel strikes targets to protect Druze Reuters
- Clashes Between Bedouin and Druse in Syria Kill More Than 50, Health Official and Rights Group Say The New York Times
Pam Bondi fires US justice department’s top ethics adviser
Move is latest in series of dismissals as Trump and allies seek etribution against civil servants in the agency
The US attorney general, Pam Bondi, fired the justice department’s top ethics adviser on Friday, the latest in a series of dismissals that comes as Donald Trump and allies have sought retribution against civil servants in the agency.
Joseph Tirrell, who had served as the head of the justice department’s ethics office, since 2023, revealed he had been fired in a post on LinkedIn. He shared Bondi’s letter to him, which misspelled his name and did not give a reason for his termination.
Continue reading...Florida man, 80, becomes oldest person to complete ‘world’s toughest foot race’
Bob Becker of Fort Lauderdale finished the Badwater 135 ultramarathon held in California’s sweltering Death Valley
An 80-year-older runner has made history as the oldest person to complete the Badwater 135, nicknamed “the world’s toughest foot race”.
Last week, Bob Becker of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, became one of 93 people to complete the ultramarathon course – which covers 135 miles, beginning 282 feet below sea level in California’s sweltering Death Valley and climbing to 8,360 feet at the trailhead to Mt Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States.
Continue reading...Hollywood agent’s son accused of murdering wife and in-laws kills himself
Samuel Bond Haskell, whose father represented major stars, was charged with dismembering his wife and killing her parents
A California man who was charged with murdering and dismembering his wife and her parents in the home they shared in the Los Angeles suburbs, then dumping his wife’s remains into a garbage bag, has died by suicide in jail, the Los Angeles county district attorney confirmed on Monday.
Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 37, was arrested in November 2023 and charged with the murders of his wife, Mei Haskell, her mother, Yanxiang Wang, and her stepfather, Gaoshan Li. Haskell pleaded not guilty to the three murder counts in January 2024 and was being held without bail pending trial. He was facing a sentence of life in prison with no parole.
Continue reading...Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week
The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply.
Rosenberg: Russia more relieved than rattled by US tariff threat
The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.
US tariff threat leaves Russia less rattled than relieved
The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.
Andrew Cuomo says he will still run for NYC mayor after primary defeat
Cuomo to challenge progressive Zohran Mamdani in general election after being trounced in US city's Democratic primary.
What’s the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?
The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018.
To Whom it May Concern: Trump’s tariff letters, annotated – AP News
- To Whom it May Concern: Trump’s tariff letters, annotated AP News
- In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways NPR
- The Economy Has Been Resilient. The New Round of Tariffs May Hit Harder. The New York Times
- Trump readies blanket tariffs as he brushes off inflation worries NBC News
- Trump has announced new tariffs on dozens of nations. What to know in Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Critics slam Israel’s plans for ‘concentration zone’ in Gaza’s Rafah
Palestinians and Israeli politicians alike slam the Israeli government’s plans for what it calls a "humanitarian city".
The Economy Has Been Resilient. The New Round of Tariffs May Hit Harder. – The New York Times
- The Economy Has Been Resilient. The New Round of Tariffs May Hit Harder. The New York Times
- Trump readies blanket tariffs as he brushes off inflation worries NBC News
- EXTENDING THE MODIFICATION OF THE RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES The White House (.gov)
- Trump promised 200 deals by now. He’s gotten 3, and 1 more is getting very close CNN
- Start Budgeting Now The Atlantic
Gaza father’s outrage after Israeli strike kills son ‘searching for sip’ at water point
Mahmoud Abdul Rahman's son, Abdullah, was among six children who died at a water distribution point in Gaza on Sunday.
Gaza father’s outrage after Israeli strike kills son ‘searching for a sip’ – BBC
Gaza father’s outrage after Israeli strike kills son ‘searching for sip’ at water point
Mahmoud Abdul Rahman's son, Abdullah, was among six children who died at a water distribution point in Gaza on Sunday.
‘Moral travesty,’ Israeli UN mission says of Hague Group ‘emergency summit’ – JNS.org
- ‘Moral travesty,’ Israeli UN mission says of Hague Group ‘emergency summit’ JNS.org
- UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop ‘genocide’ in Gaza AP News
- UN’s Albanese hails 30-nation meeting aimed at ending Israeli occupation of Palestine The Guardian
- Colombia hosts first Hague Group summit to finalize action against Israel’s Gaza offensive EL PAÍS English
- Over 20 countries join emergency summit in Colombia over Israel's alleged international law violations Ynetnews
UN: ‘No parallel’ to Gaza’s ‘horrific’ destruction
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed urgent calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
Motorists rescued as new flash flood warnings hit Central Texas
The heavy rain has forced rescuers to halt search operations for victims of the deadly floods that occurred in the region just over a week ago.
‘Noticeable smell’ leads to discovery of 1,500 tarantulas in cake boxes – KSDK
- 'Noticeable smell' leads to discovery of 1,500 tarantulas in cake boxes KSDK
- German customs officials seize 1,500 tarantulas smuggled in international spongecake shipment Fox News
- Roughly 1,500 tarantulas found stuffed in boxes meant for chocolate cake The Washington Post
- About 1,500 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes at German airport The Guardian
- German customs officials show images of tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes after smuggling bust ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos