Illegal Mining Threatens

South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

World - Yahoo News - November 3

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

Health - ABC News - November 5

Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection

The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.

Business - Inc. - November 5

William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

Groypers Gave Illegal Hot Dogs and Burgers to Trump Voters

At an Arizona polling location, a college GOP group, supporters of an antisemitic influencer, and a Christian nationalist pastor were handing out hot dogs and burgers—but only if you voted for Trump.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal

The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.

Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens declared illegal by judge

A judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would offer legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The judge, who was appointed by President-elect Trump ...

Raheem Mostert fined for illegal use of helmet on a play Taylor Rapp was penalized

The NFL fined Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert for unnecessary roughness in last week's game against the Bills.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Man who ran illegal football streaming service jailed

Jonathan Edge was caught selling reprogrammed Firestick devices after advertising on Facebook.

South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity

Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says. The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa , facilitating the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".

South African government seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to the surface

The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine

World - ABC News - November 15

Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa

Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at risk

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump says he'll make good on using military to curb illegal immigration

President-elect Donald Trump says he'll make good on his campaign promise to deport undocumented immigrants. Two sources familiar with the planning tell NBC News the incoming Trump administration ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground

Police say 350-400 people have stayed in Stilfontein mine to avoid arrest after minister vowed to ‘smoke them out’. South African authorities are assessing whether it is safe to rescue potentially ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

NFL admits incorrect application of grounding/illegal touching rules in Ravens-Cowboys

Sometimes, transparency doesn't show up at all.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 19 hours ago

The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity

Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final days

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls

Ms. Willis spoke of the fear she felt after a man made “vile” calls targeting her and another Black official in Georgia. The man was sentenced to almost two years in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes

It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.

World - The New York Times - October 31

'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel'

A poor start to the season heaps pressure on manager Phillipe Clement, leaving the rebuild at Rangers looking rather rocky, writes Tom English.

Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks

His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - November 2

No, Trump did not threaten Liz Cheney with a firing squad

The “firing squad” claim isn’t even a little bit true. It doesn’t lack context. He simply didn’t say what they said he said.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress

Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy

Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impact

World - Financial Times - November 10

Sara Sharif's dad 'threatened to kill ex-partners'

Three former partners accuse Urfan Sharif of threats to kill and false imprisonment since 2004.

Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal

A man threatened to push a nine-year-old girl in the Union Canal as she cycled home from football training.

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - November 14

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

GOP victories threaten Democrats' landmark climate legislation

With Republicans securing control of the House, Senate and White House in the election, they are poised to claw back major legislation Democrats have passed to fight climate change. Chief in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Latest in Illegal Mining Threatens

South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection

William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Groypers Gave Illegal Hot Dogs and Burgers to Trump Voters

Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal

Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens declared illegal by judge

Raheem Mostert fined for illegal use of helmet on a play Taylor Rapp was penalized

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

Man who ran illegal football streaming service jailed

South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

South African government seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to the surface

Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa

Trump says he'll make good on using military to curb illegal immigration

South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground

NFL admits incorrect application of grounding/illegal touching rules in Ravens-Cowboys

The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes

'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel'

Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks

No, Trump did not threaten Liz Cheney with a firing squad

José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy

Sara Sharif's dad 'threatened to kill ex-partners'

Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

GOP victories threaten Democrats' landmark climate legislation

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