Vigilante Justice on the Rise in Haiti Amid Gang Violence
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US guns pour into Haiti, fuelling surge in violence
Every kind of gun is flooding into Port-au-Prince. Haitians are blaming the US.BBC News - Top stories -
Haiti gang wars push hunger to worst levels on record
Almost half of Haiti’s people are struggling to feed themselves as gang violence spreads across the country, with several areas close to famine, international organizations said on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
Parents in Haiti are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.NBC News - Top stories -
Port-au-Prince teacher says gang violence has forced him into hiding and living in constant fear
A teacher in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, says he constantly has to hide under his bed at home, when gangs infiltrate his once-peaceful neighborhood, Croix-des-Bouquets.NBC News - Top stories -
Oil Gains on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Supply Concerns
Oil futures were higher in European trade, on signs of tightness in the market and growing geopolitical concerns and despite a stronger dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
The only real chance to end the chaos in Haiti
An international security force needs to be beefed up and quickly deployedFinancial Times - World -
Gang guilty of ambush murder of DPD driver
Aurman Singh suffered repeated axe attacks to the head after the group tracked him on his rounds.BBC News - Top stories -
A Timeline of Sean Combs’s Rap Career, Dotted by Violence
The music mogul, who fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career, is facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct.The New York Times - Top stories -
As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents
The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.The New York Times - World -
Haiti's rapidly devolving humanitarian crisis needs US intervention
This last chance to escape a national gang takeover hangs by a thread.The Hill - Politics -
Passengers arrive in Miami on flight from Haiti, more flights scheduled
The first commercial flights from Haiti since gang violence erupted in the country's capital landed in Miami Monday. Haiti's Sunrise Airways and GlobalX Airlines joined together to bring two flights out of the embattled Caribbean nation, carrying ...CBS News - Top stories -
‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti
Deal to send hundreds of officers to Caribbean country amid spiraling gang violence is facing intense public and legal scrutiny . Haiti’s raging gang insurrection has prompted growing concern in Kenya over plans to deploy hundreds of paramilitary ...The Guardian - World -
A Brazen Yogurt Heist Shows How Cyber Gangs Are Hijacking U.S. Goods
Thieves intercepted a refrigerated container bound for Florida and demanded a $40,000 ransom—part of a surge in fraud that has frustrated freight haulers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Brazen Yogurt Heist Shows How Cyber Gangs Are Hijacking U.S. Goods
Thieves intercepted a refrigerated container bound for Florida and demanded a $40,000 ransom—part of a surge in fraud that has frustrated freight haulers.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Polish PM hopes Moscow attack won't be 'pretext to escalate violence'
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What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?
Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.The New York Times - Business -
Mayor Eric Adams Grapples With Two Shocking Acts of Violence
The killing of a police officer and a fatal push on the subway underscore the challenges that Mr. Adams faces as he tries to improve public safety.The New York Times - Top stories -
What a New York City Business Is Doing About Viral Violence
Women are taking to TikTok to share what appears to be a pattern of random violence in the global capital. Tsahi Shemesh of Krav Maga Experts says he's seen a corresponding increase in self-defense sign-ups.Inc. - Business - New York -
4 dead and 7 injured after Illinois stabbing spree; suspect, 22, in custody
Four people were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday in and near Rockford, Illinois, in what the city’s mayor called a “random and senseless act of violence.”NBC News - Top stories -
Israel politics trigger Democrats to withdraw support from sexual violence bill
Several House Democrats have withdrawn their support for legislation condemning sexual violence, claiming they were unaware the measure was amended to include controversial language on Israel. But an email obtained by The Hill shows the lawmakers ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Conservative justices express support for Comstock Act
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Conservative justices express support for Comstock Act The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about access to mifepristone, a widely available drug used ...The Hill - Politics -
Fight for justice decades on from oil rig disaster
On a stormy night 44 years ago, 123 men were killed when their accommodation capsized in the North Sea.BBC News - Top stories -
For Young Offenders in Maine, Justice Varies With Geography
Maine has tried to send fewer teenagers to prison, emphasizing rehabilitation programs instead. But the rural north of the state shows the effort has played out unevenly.The New York Times - Top stories -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader has triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and FranceABC News - World -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
The transitional presidential council for Haiti has yet to be sworn in, given concerns over the security of its members, internal conflict and other problems.NBC News - Top stories -
Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete
Members of a transitional presidential council who will be responsible for selecting a new prime minister issued their first official statement on Wednesday, pledging to restore “public and democratic order” in Haiti.NBC News - Top stories -
Breyer indicates support for age limits for Supreme Court Justices
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he would back age limits for justices, claiming the controversial policy would have helped his own decision-making about his retirement in 2022. “I don't think that's harmful,” he said ...The Hill - Politics -
Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially highABC News - Tech -
Monopoly Case Pits Justice Department Against Apple's Antitrust Winning Streak
The iPhone maker has fended off numerous legal challenges with a defense that its closed ecosystem is safer and better for users.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Retired Justice Stephen Breyer warns of Supreme Court's current direction
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer delivers a warning about the court's direction ahead of cases with major implications.CBS News - Politics -
Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Smartphones and Children with Jonathan Haidt and Reddit’s I.P.O.
“We’ll see you in court.”The New York Times - Tech -
Hundreds of demonstrators at Supreme Court as justices hear abortion pill case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday in a case about access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on the case and the demonstrators who have come to the court to make their voices ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Morning Report — Justices sound ready to back abortion pill access
In June 2022, a conservative Supreme Court majority ruled that abortion restrictions resided with the states. On Tuesday, abortion made its way back before the justices in a case challenging access to a widely used abortion drug. Most justices ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Supreme Court justices question 'conscience objections' in abortion pill case
A Supreme Court rejection of a challenge to abortion pill mifepristone could hinge on how the justices assess 'conscience objections' raised by doctors who do not wish to treat patients suffering from side effects from the drug.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Why Supreme Court justices appear skeptical about abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical Tuesday that a group of doctors demonstrated they had the proper basis to sue in federal court over the Food and Drug Administration's move to expand access to mifepristone, a pill used to terminate early ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito
Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a long-dormant law to enforce a nationwide abortion ban. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito repeatedly invoked the Comstock Act during ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Claiming iPhone Monopoly in Antitrust Case
The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
Shohei Ohtani says he never gambled on sports
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday said he never bet on baseball or any other sport and said his interpreter Ippei Mizuhura had stolen money from his account.CNN - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani addresses media amid gambling probe
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke to the media for the first time since his interpreter was fired after his lawyers accused the interpreter of stealing millions from Ohtani to use for gambling purposes. Ohtani said Monday he did not bet ...CBS News - Top stories