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Pentagon: No, troops not authorized to use force against Americans during election
The Pentagon clarified in a statement Thursday that U.S. troops are not authorized to use force against American citizens during the election. In doing so, the Pentagon pushed back at suggestions ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Watchdog to probe police use of force on children
Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advancesWorld - ABC News - 17 hours ago -
Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities
Agency chief Chance Saltzman says Washington must co-operate with allies to counter threats from China and RussiaWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor
Brett Hankison is first Louisiana police officer at scene of raid that killed Taylor to be convicted. A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Cops: Police force used at UF-UGA 'within policy'
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says officers "acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans" while fighting with fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans
U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
The U.S. Air Force Strategy That Flexport Uses to Move Billions in Merchandise
Ryan Petersen’s Flexport technology moved $32 billion worth of merchandise in 2023 alone.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly
In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside RussiaWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘It’s not just shameful. It is humiliating’: four celebrated authors on their hopes and fears before the 2024 US election
With the contest on a knife-edge, four award-winning writers reflect on the state of the nation, their personal feelings about Harris and Trump, and what the future holds. Irish-born novelist and ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Russia, Iran are ramping up US voter influence campaigns, federal authorities say
The intelligence community warned late Monday that U.S. adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts around Election Day by promoting false claims surrounding voting. Russia, in particular, ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia: Reports
President Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike further into Russia, multiple reports said. The move comes as about 10,000 North Korean troops aid Russia in its war and ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Moscow warns US missile authorization may mark new level of involvement in conflict
Russian would consider Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range weapons against Russian forces to be a "qualitatively new round of tensions" between the Moscow and Washington.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Author Kamel Daoud sued over claim he used life of wife’s patient in novel
Woman says French-Algerian writer’s prize-winning Houris uses her story as she told it to therapist Aicha Dehdouh. Two complaints have been filed in Algeria against the French-Algerian author Kamel ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Tech boom forces US funds to dump shares to avoid breach of tax rules
Asset managers including Fidelity and T Rowe Price are bumping up against limits on size of large holdingsWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Former US air force pilot cleared of assaulting nine-year-old girl in London
Robert Prussak, who approached girl after she got lost on family holiday, acquitted of kidnapping and sexual assault. A former US air force pilot has been cleared of kidnapping and sexually ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’
New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Jury convicts ex-Kentucky officer of using excessive force in Breonna Taylor raid
The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor's neighbors.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
A tough week for stocks may soon force us to act. Here's where we would look to buy first
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
North Korean leader calls for expanding nuclear forces in face of alleged US threats
Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion.World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search
US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing searchTech - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
Regulators want a judge to break up Google to stop it squashing competition.Tech - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – live
Attorney for witnesses who testified in the investigation relating to Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid the women to have sex with him. Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities
New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The modern intellectual diktat for Jewish authors
It is a dangerous precedent that cleverly endows hate with logic and respectability masking a markedly more malign and malevolent intention.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Judith Jamison Was a Singular Force in Dance
She was always a goddess of dance — even before her triumph in “Cry.” The Ailey star turned artistic director stretched like there was no tomorrow.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities
British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard
Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under controlBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca’s top China executive detained by authorities
Pharmaceutical group confirms four other current and ex-executives investigated, in addition to Leon WangWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8