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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 - November 4

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 - November 7

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.

Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.

Two Saudi officers killed in Yemen attack

Riyadh officials attribute training camp assault to ‘lone wolf’ soldier

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

'Traitors' banner put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

Congressional offices urgently need racial diversity

It's time to take the next step toward making Congress more diverse and inclusive.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Is Jim from The Office really the sexiest man in the world?

According to People magazine, the actor John Krasinski is the “sexiest man alive”. The internet is furious. Name: John Krasinski.. Age: 45. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift at sea describes his ordeal

A Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift in a small inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk has described how he survived by battling shivering cold and drinking rain water

World - ABC News - October 16

Russian man tells of survival struggle during 67 days adrift at sea

Mikhail Pichugin, 46, fought the cold and drank rainwater after engine of inflatable boat failed in Sea of Okhotsk. A Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift in a small inflatable boat in the Sea ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

A baby died and 65 people were rescued when a migrant boat sank during Channel crossing attempt

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Baby dies, 65 people rescued as migrant boat sinks during Channel crossing attempt

French maritime authorities say a baby died and 65 people had to be rescued when a migrant boat sank while attempting to cross the English Channel toward Britain

World - ABC News - October 18

Teen kayaker rescued after spending 12 hours treading water off Hawaii

A 17-year-old kayaker spent nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to his kayak Wednesday after becoming separated from his high school paddling group, the U.S.

Video shows rescue of teen kayaker who was lost at sea nearly 12 hours

Newly released video from the U.S. Coast Guard shows the rescue of 17-year-old Kahiau Kawai, a kayaker who spent nearly 12 hours lost amid stormy seas. A volunteer lifeguard was key to his safe ...

Teen kayaker rescued after spending 12 hours lost at sea off Hawaii's coast

A 17-year-old kayaker spent about 12 hours clinging to his kayak after becoming separated from his high school group, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard video shows the moment he was ...

Manchester City rescue win at Wolves, but show signs that end of era of dominance could be near

City scored in stoppage time to clinch a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Why Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant scheme needs its own rescue boat

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World - Financial Times - October 21

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