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Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

Government issues specimen document to Peruvian-born character, listing him as ‘Bear’ under its observations. He has been one of the UK’s favourite and most prominent refugees for two-thirds of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Post Office scandal musical 'shows the heartache'

After a landmark TV drama, more wrongly accused sub-postmasters are shown in a new stage musical.

Arizona man accused of shooting at Harris campaign office

An Arizona man was accused of shooting three separate times at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) office in the Phoenix suburbs, according to local authorities. Tempe Police Department ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Georgia secretary of state office says it repelled cyberattack

The secretary of state's office in Georgia says it was unsuccessfully targeted by a cyberattack earlier this month.

2 brothers accused of attacking officers on Jan. 6

Roger and Reynold Voisine, two brothers from upstate New York, were arrested Thursday and charged with attacking police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Both brothers face felony ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Police officer jailed for breaking wife's back

Huw Orphan is jailed for two-and-a-half years after kicking his wife down the stairs.

Aces restructuring front office, cut ties with GM

The Aces will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams as part of a restructuring of their front office, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Former Capitol police officers campaigning for Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting help on the campaign trail from former Capitol police officers who defended Congress from the Jan. 6 insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Ohio officer "eaten" by inflatable runaway pumpkin

In Bay Village, Ohio, two officers responded to an unusual call about an inflatable pumpkin that had blown off a nearby lawn and was blocking traffic. One of the officers was then swallowed up by ...

Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer

The Scottish Police Federation said that the move would take effect from 1 November at 17:00.

The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case

A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.

Ex-officer found guilty in death of Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison is the first officer convicted in the 2020 botched raid on Taylor's apartment

Police officer jailed for sexually abusing girl

John Stringer is sentenced to 10 years after being found guilty of five counts of sexual abuse.

Officer-fan fights at Georgia-Florida under review

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

Hundreds of police officers sacked for bad behaviour

There was a 50% rise last year in the number of officers sacked and barred in England and Wales.

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

Investigators search Netflix offices in France and the Netherlands

Investigators searched the offices of Netflix in France and the Netherlands as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering.

When does the president-elect take office?

Republican Donald Trump will be the next US president after securing a second term in the White House.

Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office

What’s really behind these return-to-office mandates?

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Will fluoride go away when Trump takes office?

Fluoride could be removed from public water systems under the influence of one of President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

How a Near-Death Experience Inspired This Founder to Revolutionize the Office Lunch

Sharebite founder Dilip Rao shares how surviving a serious car accident prompted him to found a mission-driven meal benefits company.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting

Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin. A former officer in the East German secret police has been sentenced to 10 years in jail ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Ex-Stasi officer convicted of murder over 1974 Berlin shooting

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Ex-Stasi officer jailed for 1974 Berlin border killing

Martin Naumann shot Czeslaw Kukuczka in the back at Friedrichstrasse station in 1974.

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?

Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hours

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Violence against German police officers up 8% in 2023