Escaped Monkeys Recaptured

A Uyghur’s Escape From China Was Just the Beginning

He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Late escape sees Chiefs somehow stay perfect

A late blocked field goal sees the Kansas City Chiefs stay perfect at 9-0, while the Steelers and 49ers also win thrillers on Sunday.

Ex-soldier Khalife changes plea and admits prison escape

He remains on trial at Woolwich Crown Court on three other charges.

‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.

Bolts escape, credit culture shift under Harbaugh

The defense and QB Justin Herbert buoyed the Chargers as they avoided another late-game meltdown to beat the Bengals on Sunday night, a scenario that illustrated how different the team is under ...

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds

Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

A monkey writing Shakespeare? That's much ado about nothing, scientists claim

Two mathematicians in Australia now say that the Infinite Monkey Theorem is wrong and monkeys could not write Shakespeare before the universe dies.

Toei, Spaceport and Twin Atlas launch Hypergalactic: Monkey Quest on Roblox

Toei, Spaceport and Twin Atlas are launching Hypergalactic: Monkey Quest on Roblox today. And seven other games too.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 8

Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her

A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.

Curious case of the missing monkeys turns spotlight on South Carolina lab

Eight of the 43 macaques that escaped from facility breeding primates for medical research are still at large. Eight monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina are still at ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

First monkeys, now "feral" emus on the loose in South Carolina

Police in Horry County, South Carolina, said this week that they are searching for two missing emus that have been evading capture for months: "We are not emu-sed."

Texas influencer under investigation over confiscated spider monkey's care

The Dallas-area influencer who had her spider monkey taken from her Saturday after a drunk driving crash is under investigation after the monkey was determined to be malnourished, officials said ...

Palestinian journalist Plestia escaped Gaza to Lebanon. The war followed her there

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Man found guilty of kidnapping after woman escaped cinderblock cell in Oregon

A man who was arrested last year after a woman escaped a makeshift cinderblock cell where was holding her has been convicted of kidnapping and other charges.

Daniel Khalife read newspaper about alleged prison escape

The ex-soldier accused of escaping Wandsworth prison was seen changing clothes during the three days he was missing.

Indiana’s historic start, Ohio State’s narrow escape and more takeaways

As we approach November, it's getting increasingly difficult to shrug off all we've seen as dumb luck, soft schedules and total flukes.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Falcons escape with another last-second victory over Tampa Bay

A crucial battle for the NFC South lead once again came down to the final seconds.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey

A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Khalife: Prison escape a bid to get put in high security unit

The alleged Iranian spy tells court he attached a sling made of trousers to the bottom of a lorry.

Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust

We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developments

World - Financial Times - November 1

Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Llamas on the loose on Utah train tracks after escaping owner

A small herd of domestic llamas was spotted taking an evening stroll on the train tracks in Provo, Utah, on Thursday after the woolen creatures escaped from their owner, according to the Utah ...

5 llamas escape owner, go for stroll on Utah train tracks

Five domestic llamas were spotted strolling on train tracks in Provo, Utah, after the woolen creatures escaped from their owner, according to the Utah Transit Authority.

40 primates escape South Carolina research center, police say

Police in South Carolina were asking for the public's help in locating 40 primates that escaped on Wednesday.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Conclave: the fun, exciting Vatican thriller is perfect election escapism

The Oscar-tipped papal saga, starring Ralph Fiennes, offers all the thrills of an election … without the grim reality. Given, well … everything this week, you could be forgiven for never wanting ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.

Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packages

Villa Vie Residences says program will cost less than $40,000 a year and traverse 425 ports across 140 countries. As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second four-year term, one cruise company ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Poll showing Harris up in Iowa throws 'monkey wrench' into election prognosis: Expert

A surprising Iowa poll has Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight lead in the state over former President Donald Trump.

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they're having an adventure

Authorities say 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near a fence surrounding the site and that workers are using food to ...

Tech - ABC News - November 9

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed