The British Museum Is Suing A Former Curator It Says Stole 1800 Items and Tried to Sell Them
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Former Tesla SVP Drew Baglino is selling $181.5 million worth of stock, SEC filing says
Drew Baglino, who announced he'd be leaving Tesla on April 15, is selling 1.14 million shares of the electric car company, according to a filing on April 25.CNBC - Business -
Arizona woman pleads guilty to stealing parts of corpses and trying to sell them
Candace Chapman Scott of Little Rock, 37, worked at a mortuary and arranged to transport remains to buyers across state lines. A former mortuary worker in Arkansas has admitted to stealing parts of corpses and trying to sell them.. On Thursday, ...The Guardian - World -
Chicago Museum Says Investigators Have No Evidence Art Was Looted
In a court filing, the Art Institute of Chicago fought Manhattan prosecutors’ efforts to seize an important Egon Schiele drawing, denying that the Nazis had stolen it.The New York Times - Top stories -
British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. militaryABC News - World -
TikTok Ban Is 'Misguided,' Says Former Presidential Candidate
Representative Dean Phillips warns that the country has a privacy problem on its hands with all apps, not just TikTok.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok's Chinese parent firm says no plans to sell
The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.BBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
ByteDance Says It Won't Sell U.S. TikTok
The Beijing-based company said that foreign-media reports that it is exploring the sale of TikTok “are untrue.”The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
ByteDance Says It Won't Sell U.S. TikTok
The Beijing-based company said that foreign-media reports that it is exploring the sale of TikTok “are untrue.”The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
ByteDance says it won't sell TikTok business in US
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, said it will not sell the popular video sharing app to continue its business in the U.S., despite facing a potential ban under a law President Biden signed Wednesday. The bill, included in a foreign ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
An asylum seeker from Morocco who went on a vicious rampage following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas war has been convicted of murder for stabbing a 70-year-old man in the streets of an English seaside townABC News - World -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
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2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
The British Army says the military horses that bolted and ran loose when spooked by construction noise in central London earlier this week “continue to be cared for and closely observed."ABC News - World -
Spain's prime minister denies corruption allegations against his wife, but says he's considering resigning over them
Spain's prime minister denies corruption allegations against his wife, but says he's considering resigning over themABC News - World -
Trump Attorneys Say Tabloid Publisher Supported Former President for Business, Not Votes
The cross examination of the prosecution’s first witness came after the publisher outlined a secret agreement with Trump and lawyer Michael Cohen to buy up negative stories about the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”The New York Times - Tech -
Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation
More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.ESPN - Sports -
After Biden signs TikTok ban into law, ByteDance says it won't sell
The China-based owner of TikTok is facing a new law that will force it to either sell the wildly popular video platform, or face a U.S. ban.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time
The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed
He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.BBC News - Top stories -
The British (Fashion Brands) Are Coming!
Three beloved London brands are making their way across the Atlantic to stake a bricks and mortar presence in the United States.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao says the tech sector’s DEI push is alive and well
Despite some signs of wavering commitment to corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao is bullish on DEI in the tech space.MarketWatch - Business -
Ezekiel Elliott free agency: Jerry Jones says former Cowboys RB is 'good enough to be a starter' in 2024
Dallas released Elliott last offseason, but reconnected with him on WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Let Them Eat … Everything
In the age of Ozempic, the “fat activist” Virginia Sole-Smith is inspiring and infuriating her followers.The New York Times - Health -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Fallout 4: Every New Item In The Next-Gen Update
The next-gen update in Fallout 4 delivered an incredible amount of content for a nearly 10-year-old game. There are seven new quests, two sets of Power Armor, several weapons, and other cosmetics you can find and use in the Commonwealth. All of ...GameSpot - Tech -
Upgraded Museums Add New Value at Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions across the United States are spending more money to renovate museums and make them a more integral part of learning.The New York Times - Business -
Carnegie Museum Exhibit Explores Pittsburgh’s Legacy of Steel
At the Carnegie Museum of Art, an installation by the artist Marie Watt celebrates the region’s industrial history with I-beams and glass.The New York Times - Business -
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
App’s ‘secret source’ algorithm reportedly core to operations of parent company, which sources say make a sale highly unlikely. ByteDance would prefer to shut down TikTok rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
British Watch Brands Have Their Day
The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, which organized the fair, said it was the first of its kind in the country.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Could British troops be sent to Gaza?
The BBC learns that UK forces may be used to deliver aidBBC News - Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein's attorney says former media mogul has been hospitalized following his return to New York City jails
Harvey Weinstein's attorney says former media mogul has been hospitalized following his return to New York City jailsABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Their Sunday Ritual Kept Them Connected
Asiah James and Gerald Cannon II initially went with the flow, but after years of balancing professional ambitions and quality time together, decided to join forces forever.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
NFL Draft fashion: Caleb Williams, Malik Nabers dressed to impress, but Marvin Harrison Jr.'s medallion stole the show
Every player was dressed to impress at the 2024 NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Beyoncé mostró cómo lava su cabello en redes sociales. ¿Por qué es importante?
La estrella ha lanzado una nueva línea de productos para cuidar el cabello. Algunos la recibieron con escepticismo señalando que a Beyoncé se le suele ver con pelucas o extensiones.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
New York Tries to Prune Its Illegal Marijuana Crop
Bad policies created thousands of illicit shops and few legitimate ones.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What Happened
Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.Wired - Tech -
A North Carolina Museum Hopes Fossils Solve a Dinosaur Mystery
Two creatures unearthed in 2006, and finally on display in North Carolina, might hold the key to a major debate over a certain animal’s identity.The New York Times - Science -
‘Massive and exciting impact’: show celebrates Spain’s first abstract art museum
Exhibition explores how a Spanish-Filipino artist in 1966 opened a trailblazing cultural outpost in Cuenca’s ‘hanging houses’. In July 1966, as the Beatles were preparing to release Revolver and Spain was approaching the 30th anniversary of the ...The Guardian - World