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Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Landlord charged with 2023 hate crime and murder of boy set for trial
An Illinois landlord charged with murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in a 2023 attack on a Palestinian American mother and her young son is expected at trialABC News - 6d -
Trial begins for hate crime murder of Palestinian American boy
The trial for the Illinois man charged in the fatal 2023 stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in what prosecutors call a hate crime began Monday in Will County. 71-year-old Joseph ...NBC News - 6d -
Mexico releases 29 high-level organized crime operatives into US custody
Prisoners, including Rafael Caro Quintero, extradited as Mexico faces pressure to show it’s tackling fentanyl trafficking. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our ...The Guardian - 4d -
More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes
Tal Alexander and his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, who are twins, now face at least 24 civil lawsuits, as they await trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.The New York Times - 3d -
Sean Penn: Zelensky-Trump fight shouldn't eclipse Russia's crimes
“Remember where we really stand and what this is really about,” Sean Penn implored on Friday's "CUOMO."The Hill - 2d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
The political rise of the anti-vax movement
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuumFinancial Times - 6d -
TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes
“Watson” is an unusual TV medical proceduralABC News - Feb. 19 -
True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'
Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at seaABC News - Feb. 19 -
Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say
Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custody. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation
Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender peopleABC News - 4d -
Body cam video shows fatal traffic stop of man pardoned for Jan. 6 crime
Matthew Huttle, who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 attack, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana during a traffic stop. Body camera video shows Huttle ...NBC News - 4d -
Illinois man convicted of murder and hate crimes in stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy
An Illinois man was found guilty Friday? in the fatal stabbing of a Palestinian American boy and the wounding of his mother.NBC News - 3d -
Plainfield landlord convicted in hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian boy
The boy's mother, mother, Hanan Shaheen who also was stabbed – took the witness stand on Tuesday.CBS News - 3d -
Trump can turn this white-collar crime law into an effective foreign policy tool
President Trump's 180-day "pause" on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) aims to shift the focus from American businesses to corrupt foreign officials and encourage compliance, ...The Hill - 13h -
Teacher Whose Sex Crime Arrest Shook an N.Y.C. Prep School Pleads Guilty
Winston Nguyen, who taught math at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, was accused of soliciting lewd images from students. He pleaded guilty to a felony and five misdemeanors.The New York Times - 9h -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from April
Regulator Ofgem lifts quarterly price cap 6.4% following increase in wholesale costsFinancial Times - 6d -
Testosterone replacement therapy is rising in popularity. What is it?
Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT, has surged in popularity, but there are potential risks. Here's what to know.CBS News - 6d -
Broome's rise in college hoops is the stuff of legends
Auburn's Johni Broome started his college basketball career as an afterthought. Now, he's on the No. 1 team with a shot at being the game's No. 1 player.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Restructuring activity rises as companies feel the squeeze
Consultants predict a wave of work this year from UK businesses facing financial pressureFinancial Times - 5d -
Rough sleeping rises for third year in a row in England
The number of people sleeping rough in England has risen by a fifth in a year, according to new snapshot estimates.BBC News - 4d -
Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?
Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economyFinancial Times - 4d -
Unemployment claims rise to 242,000, the highest in 3 months
Figures do not include layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency. Analysts expect those to show up in coming weeks.CBS News - 4d -
Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?
Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?The New York Times - 3d -
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 3d -
Average springtime temperatures rising across U.S.
While there are still a few more weeks of winter, warmer temperatures are sweeping the U.S. Data from the nonprofit Climate Central shows that over the past few decades, temperatures in spring have ...CBS News - 3d -
And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors
With this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, Hollywood women of a certain age have never been more bankable or in demand. What’s behind the cultural shift?. Something seems different about ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say
People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%BBC News - 1d -
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Intel’s stock is rising — and this time it’s not because of sale rumors
Nvidia and Broadcom reportedly are testing Intel’s manufacturing technology. That’s a potentially encouraging signal for the business.MarketWatch - 17h -
Rising Temperatures Are Scrambling the Base of the Ocean Food Web
Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.The New York Times - 5h -
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
Greenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homelandABC News - 1h -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?Wired - Feb. 20 -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises
Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of capFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama
Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21
