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3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Survivors of Tokyo bombing 80 years ago want compensation
Japan is remembering the 105,000 people killed in a single night, 80 years ago Monday, in the U.S. firebombing of the Japanese capitalABC News - 6d -
Looking back: Florida in SEC Tournament
Here’s a chance for some extra thoughts and numbers that couldn’t make it into the initial thoughts or game story last night after the Missouri Tigers’ loss to Florida. The only games they had ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - 2d -
Looking back: Mississippi State in SEC Tournament
Some extra Mizzou stats and thoughts that couldn't get space in the initial thoughts or game story Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.BBC News - 2d -
OpenAI’s story about grief nearly had me in tears, but for all the wrong reasons | Kathryn Bromwich
If Sam Altman’s new model were a creative writing student, you probably wouldn’t stop them pursuing other job prospects. Like all parents who pretend to be impressed by their children’s terrible ...The Guardian - 17h -
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - 2d
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Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped
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Fifty-one dead after North Macedonia nightclub fire
As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.BBC News - 20m -
SpaceX capsule docks as astronauts prepare return after nine months
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth in coming days.BBC News - 2h -
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
President Donald Trump cites the armed group's recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification.BBC News - 2h -
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