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Elderly British couple ‘interrogated 29 times by Taliban’ since imprisonment
Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, says they have ‘no idea’ why they have been in jail for two months. An elderly British couple taken captive by the Taliban have been interrogated ...The Guardian - 12h -
Taliban enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque: UN
The U.N. says more than half of people detained by the Taliban's morality police in the first 6 months of new laws regulating personal conduct were men who had noncompliant hairstyles or their barbersABC News - 23h -
The wonder and controversy of bringing back the dire wolf from extinction | Colossal Biosciences interview
As soon as Colossal Biosciences declared that it brought the dire wolf back from extinction, everyone felt a sense of wonder.VentureBeat - 1d -
Dolphins player Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute, police say
Police say Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute at their South Florida high-rise condominium, but no charges were filedABC News - 1d -
Author, wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them
Authorities say Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at ...ABC News - 1d -
French researcher jailed by Russia is sent to penal colony
Laurent Vinatier was sentenced to three years in prison in October for violating Russia’s ‘foreign agent’ law. A French researcher who was sentenced by Russia to three years in prison, in a case ...The Guardian - 13h -
Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing EarthABC News - 1d -
Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist fired at police, authorities say
A bestselling author who was shot by police is accused of firing at officers as they searched for multiple hit-and-run suspects in her residential Los Angeles neighborhood, a police official said ...NBC News - 7h -
Andre Onana’s dire performance came at the worst possible time for Manchester United
Lyon 2-2 Man Utd: Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee’s goals ensured the tie remains level ahead of the second leg after two errors from their goalkeeperYahoo Sports - 3h -
Top NFL Prospect Turns Himself in After Sexual Assault Warrant Issued, Calls Allegations 'Patently False'
Isaiah Bond called the accusations "patently false" after being released from jailYahoo Sports - 8h -
Have researchers really ‘de-extincted’ the dire wolf? No, but behind the hype was a genuine breakthrough | Helen Pilcher
The pups are cute – and great for PR – but they’re modified grey wolves. The real work is being done with their red cousins. I’ve been waiting for this. Ever since researchers almost brought a ...The Guardian - 19h -
Petey Halpin homers to help Columbus Clippers win pitchers' duel with Worcester Red Sox
Three Clippers pitchers held the Red Sox to six hits.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Moscow frees US-Russian ballet dancer jailed over charity donation, US says
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Ksenia Karelina is returning to US after reports of prisoner swap. Moscow has released a US-Russian dual national, Ksenia Karelina, who had been detained in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bobi Wine to run for president in Uganda’s 2026 election ‘if I am still alive and not in jail’
Exclusive: Opposition leader says he has ‘no choice’ but to challenge Yoweri Museveni’s regime, despite threats and previous attacks. The musician turned opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he ...The Guardian - 5h -
Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says
Ksenia Karelina, who was jailed in Russia over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group, was released in exchange for Artur Petrov, a dual Russian-German citizen.The New York Times - 3h -
WATCH: Exclusive look inside lab trying to revive extinct species
Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought back the dire wolf from extinction. The species last roamed the Earth 10,000 years ago.ABC News - 2d -
State Farm pleads for emergency rate hikes on California homeowners
State Farm argues it needs additional funds to boost capital and avert an increasingly dire financial situation following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - 16h -
Justice Department drops charges against man it called a top MS-13 gang leader
The Justice Department filed a motion Thursday to drop all charges against a Salvadoran man whom Attorney General Pam Bondi described two weeks ago as one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gangs in ...NBC News - 8h -
Trump is pushing students towards Britain – ministers, don’t let your immigration obsession stand in the way | Polly Toynbee
Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue . Shocking stories told at a US universities conference in San Diego described ...The Guardian - 5h -
Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing Six
An executive from Spain, his wife and three children died in the crash, along with the helicopter’s pilot, officials said.The New York Times - 1h -
Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria
A Turkish official says Turkey and Israel have held technical talks aimed at preventing conflict between their troops in SyriaABC News - 23h -
Watertown's high school track meet called due to construction upgrade at Allen Mitchell Field
Watertown's biggest annual home track and field meet was scheduled to be held on Friday, April 24, 2025, at Allen Mitchell Field.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.ABC News - 1h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar was killed on Thursday along with his wife and their three children, who have not been publicly named. The pilot also died in the crash, officials said.The New York Times - 44m -
Jury awards $1.68 billion to 40 women in James Toback sexual misconduct lawsuit
The verdict in the suit, filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, held Toback responsible for a pattern of sexual assault and psychological abuse.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War
A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.The New York Times - 18h -
Jury orders rapper Soulja Boy to pay $4m to woman who accused him of sexual assault
Star was held liable for claims of sexual battery, assault and imprisonment by woman who said she was his assistant. A jury has ordered rapper Soulja Boy to pay $4m to a woman who has accused him ...The Guardian - 12h -
Beavers finish 9th at Augustana Spring Invite
Apr. 10—SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Bemidji State women's golf team finished ninth at the Augustana Spring Invitational held at the Elmwood Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday and ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Ballerina imprisoned in Russia returns to U.S.
Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina, has returned to the U.S. after being held in Russia since 2024. She was sentenced for “high treason” for allegedly financially supporting Ukraine’s ...NBC News - 5h -
Manchester United receive Benjamin Sesko transfer boost from David Ornstein
Manchester United appear to be pulling ahead of their rivals in the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.Last night, Man United were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Olympique ...Yahoo Sports - 1h
