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1 month ago

A fisherwoman took on Big Plastic and won. Here's her advice on defending the environment from Trump

Salon

Before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became a top science adviser to Donald Trump — a once-and-future president who openly denies environmental science — the dynastic New York lawyer was such a prominent environmentalist that he literally became a “waterkeeper,” someone dedicated to conserving natural bodies of water from pollution. He did that twice in the middle of the night.” Wilson …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A New Taliban Diplomat Takes Up Post in Uzbekistan

The Diplomat

On October 9, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry posted a press release. The press release announced the reception by Saidov of Abdul Ghafar Bahr, the new head of Afghanistan’s diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan. While China’s acceptance of a Taliban ambassador in January 2024 received significant global attention, less notice has been made of the fact that there are Taliban diplomats heading missions …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit that sought watchers at early voting

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

The hidden role of public pensions in raising rents in California

LA Times

At the Shady Lane Apartments in the suburbs east of San Diego the carpet could be worn, the appliances old. Flournoy’s retirement system, for example, committed $30 million to a fund managed by real estate firm Waterton that in 2021 purchased the Vue high-rise apartment tower in San Pedro, according to CoStar. In a statement, CalSTRS said it “acknowledges the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

One person dies, search underway for two missing after fishing boat found upturned near Port Lincoln

ABC

In short: A person's body has been found after a fishing boat with five onboard was found upturned around 2am near Port Lincoln. A person's body has been found after a fishing boat with five onboard was found upturned around 2am near Port Lincoln. A body has been recovered from the water and two people are still missing after a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Missing Queensland woman found a week after she went missing in Streaky Bay on SA's Eyre Peninsula

ABC

A Queensland woman missing in South Australia's western Eyre Peninsula for seven days has been found. Key points: A Queensland woman who went missing from Streaky Bay a week ago has been found Police say a member of the public saw the woman wandering out of scrub north-west of Streaky Bay on Sunday morning Her family say she is recovering …

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1 year, 8 months ago

US' state senator makes shirtless vote during Zoom meeting

Hindustan Times

A Minnesota state senator became a reluctant star on social media after he voted shirtless while lying in bed during what should have been a routine legislative commission meeting. In a video streamed on YouTube, Republican Sen. Calvin Bahr, of East Bethel, can briefly be seen voting. Read here: Biden admin asks 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border amid expected migrant …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Oscars 2023 live updates: Show highlights and winners

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Oscars from The Associated Press — on the decidedly not red carpet, inside the Dolby Theatre and behind the scenes. What to know: — “Everything Everywhere All at Once” had a big night — Lady Gaga and Rihanna took the stage as performers, but lost to “Naatu Naatu” from …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Island hopping, desert safari and the world’s longest zipline: your Arabian adventure awaits

The Independent

We wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to visit Ras al Khaimah because it’s home to the world’s longest zipline. Enjoy long days relaxing by the pool For those who like to keep fit while away, there’s a resort sports club with a fully-equipped gym and the largest open-air training area in Ras Al Khaimah. Eateries and entertainment Go on …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Text messages claim misconduct by Garcetti aide as mayor’s nomination faces challenges

LA Times

Newly released text messages suggest that a former spokeswoman for Mayor Eric Garcetti may have been subjected to unwanted kisses and “squeezes” by one of the mayor’s most powerful aides. As Mayor Eric Garcetti’s ambassadorial nomination faces more scrutiny in the Senate, new text messages viewed by The Times on Friday suggest that a former Garcetti spokeswoman may have been …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Rep. Karen Bass’ L.A. mayor campaign manager departs

LA Times

Rep. Karen Bass, a candidate for mayor, speaks to volunteers at Pan Pacific Park this month. Jamarah Hayner has departed as Rep. Karen Bass’ campaign manager in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, a campaign spokesperson said Monday. Anna Bahr, a spokesperson for Bass’ campaign, said that Hayner’s departure was amicable and that the campaign was grateful for her work and …

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3 years, 2 months ago

‘Not a life’: Israel keeps many Palestinians without legal status

Al Jazeera

Many in the occupied West Bank angry about Israel’s failure to keep promises to grant Palestinian identification cards. Ramallah, occupied West Bank – A thick cloud of frustration, sadness and anger hung over dozens of undocumented Palestinians who rushed to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in Ramallah last week after hearing Israel had approved requests to grant legal status. The …

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4 years ago

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin pharmacist convinced the world was “crashing down” told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he believed the shots would mutate people’s DNA, according to court documents released Monday. Police in Grafton, about 20 miles north of Milwaukee, arrested Advocate Aurora Health pharmacist Steven Brandenburg last week following an investigation …

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4 years ago

Wisconsin pharmacist Steven Brandenburg who sabotaged Covid vaccine thought it harms people, police say

CNN

CNN — The Wisconsin pharmacist arrested last week after allegedly removing vials of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine from cold storage is a conspiracy theorist who believes the vaccine could harm people, police say. Pharmacist Steven Brandenburg, 46, is accused of intentionally leaving out 57 vials, prompting hospital officials to sequester most of the doses because they thought the vaccine was …

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4 years ago

Wisconsin pharmacist arrested over spoiled Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses

ABC

Authorities have arrested a Milwaukee pharmacist suspected of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine by removing it from refrigeration for two nights. Key points: Police did not identify the pharmacist His motive remains unclear Police said the doses were worth between $US8,000 and $US11,000 The Grafton Police Department said the former Advocate Aurora Health pharmacist was arrested …

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4 years, 7 months ago

Fayoum Oasis: Egypt’s best kept secret

CNN

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. CNN — It’s difficult to imagine a desert oasis with a magical lake, cascading waterfalls, and a valley of ancient whales failing to be listed among a destination’s top attractions. Courtesy Eihab Boraie Wadi El Rayan, a protected national park that stretches across nearly …

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5 years, 1 month ago

‘Put the fricking kid in two-minute!’: Drew Bledsoe’s 70-attempt game that changed the course of a franchise

New York Times

Twenty-five years later, head coach Bill Parcells still remembers the score at halftime. ‘Put the fricking kid in two-minute!’ A Boston Globe game preview suggested New England had zero intention of adopting the very plan Parcells used to win. Drew, we’re going no-huddle!’ Parcells: I remember telling my coaches at halftime, ‘Look, we are going to start the second half …

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5 years, 9 months ago

‘Suffocating smell of death’ as SDF attacks last ISIL pocket

Al Jazeera

Asmar al-Bahr says he saw scores of bodies strewn across ISIL‘s last encampment in the eastern Syrian village of Baghouz and stockpiles of weapons. “Many of them told me that they never surrendered and will come back for the heads of the infidels; some of them said they regretted joining Daesh but just couldn’t leave easily so they stayed.” On …

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A fisherwoman took on Big Plastic and won. Here's her advice on defending the environment from Trump

A New Taliban Diplomat Takes Up Post in Uzbekistan

Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit that sought watchers at early voting

The hidden role of public pensions in raising rents in California

One person dies, search underway for two missing after fishing boat found upturned near Port Lincoln

Missing Queensland woman found a week after she went missing in Streaky Bay on SA's Eyre Peninsula

US' state senator makes shirtless vote during Zoom meeting

Oscars 2023 live updates: Show highlights and winners

Island hopping, desert safari and the world’s longest zipline: your Arabian adventure awaits

Text messages claim misconduct by Garcetti aide as mayor’s nomination faces challenges

Rep. Karen Bass’ L.A. mayor campaign manager departs

‘Not a life’: Israel keeps many Palestinians without legal status

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

Wisconsin pharmacist Steven Brandenburg who sabotaged Covid vaccine thought it harms people, police say

Wisconsin pharmacist arrested over spoiled Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses

Fayoum Oasis: Egypt’s best kept secret

‘Put the fricking kid in two-minute!’: Drew Bledsoe’s 70-attempt game that changed the course of a franchise

‘Suffocating smell of death’ as SDF attacks last ISIL pocket