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Revealed: fugitive Dutch drug lord has been in Sierra Leone for at least two years
Sources place Johannes Leijdekkers in west African country since at least December 2022. One of Europe’s most-wanted drug lords has been living in Sierra Leone for at least two years, spending time ...The Guardian - 4d -
This firm has been bullish on crypto for two years — now it’s calling a top
Analysts at BCA Research say there’s all the classic signs of a top in crypto.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone
Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.BBC News - 6d -
28-year-old American prisoner has been freed in Russia, Kremlin says
Kalob Byers, the 28-year-old American man detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges earlier this month, was released from detention, the Kremlin said on Monday.ABC News - 1d -
Dutch drug trafficker who once faked his own death killed in Mexico
Marco Ebben, 32, is listed by Europe's law enforcement agency's "most wanted fugitives" list for international drug smuggling.CBS News - 3d -
My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”MarketWatch - 15h -
Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.BBC News - 2d -
South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump
The US president’s attacks on the country might actually unite its peopleFinancial Times - 6d -
'There could be no NHS dentists in two years'
Dentists say NHS contracts are becoming more challenging to fulfil and they need to hand them back.BBC News - 1d -
'I've been waiting over a year for a wheelchair'
Rob Taylor says the long wait for a custom wheelchair is damaging his mental health.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods
As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 4d -
‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India
Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever. They sat quietly together on the banks of the Ganges river, heads ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Executive Who Shocked the N.B.A. Has Never Been Afraid of Big Risks
The Luka Doncic trade is viewed differently by those who know Nico Harrison, the Mavericks general manager.The New York Times - 1d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - 17h -
Two New Vinland Saga Manga Deluxe Editions Are Releasing This Year
Manga publisher Kodansha is launching the next entries in the Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition manga series with Deluxe Edition 7 and Deluxe Edition 8 later this year. Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 7 ...GameSpot - 4d -
Panthers re-sign QB Dalton to two-year contract
The Panthers and quarterback Andy Dalton reached agreement on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $6 million guaranteed and has a max value of $10 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 3h -
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says
The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday nightABC News - Feb. 8 -
Has there ever been a shutout out in the Super Bowl? Chiefs trending toward some ugly history vs. Eagles
The Chiefs -- and Patrick Mahomes -- could be ending up on the wrong side of historyCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
The costume wizard behind those 'Wicked' outfits has been down the Yellow Brick Road before
Paul Tazewell brought his experience creating costumes for 'The Wiz' four times, as well as 'Hamilton' and 2021's 'West Side Story,' to the massive undertaking.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Spicer: Trump has been clear 'it may take a little while' for prices to come down
Former White House aide Sean Spicer said President Trump has acknowledged that “it may take a little while” for to prices to come down — referring to a promise Trump made on the campaign trail. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Iowa farmer has a waiting list for eggs amid shortage: "It's been pretty intense"
The Labor Department says inflation ticked up to 3% last month compared to a year ago. The increase was largely driven by the rising costs of rent, gasoline and groceries -- especially eggs, which ...CBS News - 6d -
Mayotte has been French for longer than Nice. Why is it still treated with colonial arrogance? | Rokhaya Diallo
The Indian Ocean island is an integral part of France and the EU – but the aftermath of a devastating cyclone has highlighted its neglect. . Imagine waking up to horrifying images of a region of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Capcom Has Been Considering A New Okami For A While, Since It's "A Very, Very Unique" IP
While it's been almost two decades since Okami launched, Capcom has apparently always been thinking about a new entry in the franchise. That's because the company sees the series as a "very, very ...GameSpot - 4d -
My whole life has been one dramatic crisis after another | Ask Philippa
Perhaps the problem might not be the world itself, but the way you see it. The question I am writing to you from the edge of the abyss… Hello! Despite the privileges I’ve had, my life has been a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Teddi Mellencamp, former 'Real Housewives' star, reveals she has multiple brain tumors
Teddi Mellencamp, former star of the "'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," revealed that doctors have found multiple tumors on her brain.NBC News - 6d -
I've been a therapist for 30 years: 6 mistakes the happiest couples avoid early on
"Simple changes, at any time, can go a long way to turn things around," says Rachel Glik, author of "A Soulful Marriage" and therapist of over 30 years.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
I've been studying the brain for 15 years. If you do just one thing for sharper memory, make it this
As a brain researcher of 15 years, Dr. Heather Sandison always encourages people to eat foods that cultivate a sharper, stronger memory. She shares the one thing everyone should prioritize.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
‘I could have been an Islamic State bride’: the story behind this year’s buzziest comic debut
When Nussaibah Younis met IS brides, the peace consultant was struck by how easily she could have become one herself – sparking the idea for her darkly funny first novel. One February evening, in ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Sierra Nevada Just Had an ‘Epic Snow Day’
The mountain range straddling California and Nevada has had mostly warm storms this winter. Finally, a cold one has piled up multiple feet of snow.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has historical Super Bowl by breaking one record, tying two others in win
Jake Elliott has been flawless under the Super Bowl spotlightsCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
He is in a wheelchair and she is not. Their 30-year love has surpassed all the odds
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
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Blind date: ‘We went on two dates eight years ago – he didn’t want a third. That was an icebreaker’
Ben (on the left), 36, a writer, meets Maxim, 35, a freelance interior stylist. What were you hoping for? A fun night getting to know a new person. Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
European gas prices hit two-year high as cold weather boosts demand
Countries have had to draw more on storage facilities due to Asian competition for LNG shipmentsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ companies just did something they haven’t in two years. Goldman says it’s time to make a shift.
Goldman Sachs finds an oddity under the hood of earnings season when it comes to major technology companies.MarketWatch - Feb. 10
