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Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Argentine scientists find speedy 90-million-year-old herbivore dinosaur
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Georgians arrested over cross-Europe thefts of rare library books
Suspects alleged to have posed as academics to access books and replace them with copies, says Europol. Europe live – latest updatesPolice have arrested nine Georgians suspected of running a sophisticated criminal operation stealing valuable ...The Guardian - World -
French national library quarantines books believed to be laced with arsenic
Chemical thought to be in emerald green covers of four 19th-century books identified by Poison Book Project. France’s national library has removed four 19th-century books from its shelves whose emerald green covers are believed to be laced with ...The Guardian - World -
How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card (2024)
All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good ebook reader to dive into your next page-turner.Wired - Tech -
Human Spectacle
What’s it like when all eyes are on you?The New York Times - Top stories -
Campaigning Biden and Court-Bound Trump Collide in New York
After a week of trading distant jabs, the 2024 rivals ended up just a few miles apart in Manhattan.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Trump mocks Barr after endorsement, says he will remove 'lethargic' label
Former President Trump late Wednesday swiped at his one-time attorney general, Bill Barr, after Barr said he would support the GOP presidential ticket despite his criticisms. "Wow! Former A.G. Bill Barr, who let a lot of great people down by not ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Air Canada apologizes after headdress of First Nations chief removed to hold
Politicians decry ‘shameful’ incident on domestic flight in which Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s headdress was taken by airline staff. Canada’s largest airline has apologized to a prominent First Nations chief after her ceremonial headdress was removed ...The Guardian - World -
Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels' flag removed, activists say
A humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza was halted after Guinea Bissau decided to remove its flag from two vessels, activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Saturday.NBC News - Top stories -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Flint residents still seeking justice after 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories -
10-year Treasury yield slips after latest U.S. inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday as investors digested Thursday’s gross domestic product report and the PCE data.CNBC - Business -
CNN journalist and host Poppy Harlow exits after 16-year run
Harlow has been off the air since CNN revamped its morning line-up in February.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Three and a bit years after Brexit, are border checks finally here?
Sort of: this week will see inspections of some goods. But the hit to businesses and inflation will be inescapable. When Michael Gove announced the first delay to post-Brexit checks on plant and animal products coming into the UK from the EU, he ...The Guardian - World -
Boy finds rare Lego toy on beach after two-year search
The lost Lego piece was one of millions which fell off a cargo ship and into the sea in 1997.BBC News - Top stories -
Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state, after years of debate
Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to Washington state’s North Cascade mountain range, federal agencies say — a decision that followed years of bitter debate.NBC News - Top stories -
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
CHICAGO — The “rat hole” is gone.NBC News - Top stories -
Secret Service agent removed from Harris's security detail after 'distressing' behavior
A member of Vice President Harris's security detail was removed over a behavioral issue, the Secret Service confirmed to The Hill. The Secret Service special agent, who was working on the vice president's departure from Joint Base Andrews on ...The Hill - Politics -
Secret Service removes agent from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior
The agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, was involved with the vice president’s departure from Joint Base Andrews on Monday for a trip to Wisconsin.NBC News - Top stories -
Secret Service removes agent from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior
The agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, was involved with the vice president’s departure from Joint Base Andrews on Monday for a trip to Wisconsin.NBC News - Politics -
After a drag queen show during prom, an Albuquerque high school principal is removed
The principal of an Albuquerque high school is replaced and some staff members are put on administrative leave after a drag queen performs during prom.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launchABC News - Tech - NASA -
'A Body Made of Glass' Review: Hypochondria and Humanity
When it comes to health and sickness, what is real and what is imaginary? More importantly, who decides?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kristi Noem describes killing dog after bad hunting trip in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) in a forthcoming book describes shooting a family dog after a hunting trip, according to a report in The Guardian, which obtained a copy of the book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How ...The Hill - Politics -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Top stories -
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.CBS News - World -
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.CBS News - Top stories -
Sue Bird joins Seattle Storm ownership group after 21 years of starring for them
Sue Bird won four championships and made the playoffs 18 times with the Storm.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Politics -
Nearly 70 Years After McDonald's Got Its Start, This Simple Fact Will Surprise and Delight You
There's a reason McDonald's has become such an integral part of American culture and is so beloved worldwide.Inc. - Business -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
Treasury yields carve out new 2024 highs after first-quarter core PCE inflation comes in hot
Treasury yields finished at their highest levels since November on Thursday, after data showed core PCE inflation came in hot for the first quarter even as U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.6%.MarketWatch - Business -
Anglo American shares rally after BHP takeover approach — could lead to biggest deal of the year
BHP said it’s looking to offer 0.7097 of its shares for each Anglo American share. It now has a month to make a formal offer.MarketWatch - Business -
The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that
Catch and killABC News - Entertainment - Donald Trump -
Man who fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith after a car crash gets 25 years in prison
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.NBC News - Top stories -
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan