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- Ma’Khia Bryant’s Journey Through Foster Care Ended With an Officer’s Bullet May 8, 2021The 16-year-old girl was fatally shot while threatening a young woman with a knife. She had spent two years shuttling among Ohio foster homes, hoping to return to her mother.
- Atlanta Mayor Faces Criticism Over 'Covid Crime Wave' May 7, 2021Keisha Lance Bottoms, who announced she would not run for re-election, faced criticism for her city’s sharp increase in violence.
- Florida's New Voting Rights Law Explained May 8, 2021Voting rights groups filed lawsuits shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation reducing voting access in the battleground state. Critics said the law will disproportionately affect people of color.
- A New Demographic Surprise for California: Population Loss May 7, 2021State data released on Friday showed that California’s population decreased in 2020, reflecting a decades-long pattern of slow growth.
- As Texas Voting Restrictions Near Passage, Democrats Stage Protest May 9, 2021The former presidential aspirants Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro spoke to a crowd demonstrating outside the State Capitol.
- 4 Dead in Shooting and Fire Near Baltimore, Police Say May 8, 2021Two men and one woman died after a shooting and a townhouse fire, which were related, officials said. The police fatally shot the gunman.
- Bo, the Obamas' Family Dog, Dies at 12 May 8, 2021Former President Barack Obama said the family had lost “a true friend and loyal companion.”
- ‘You’ve Lost Your Sparkle’: What to Do When Burnout Hits May 8, 2021Dr. Yumiko Kadota, a surgeon in Sydney, and the author of “Emotional Female,” on stress, burnout and toxic work environments.
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- SNP election win: Johnson sets up summit as Sturgeon pledges second referendum May 8, 2021First minister says there is ‘no democratic justification’ for No 10 denying second voteNicola Sturgeon has pledged to press ahead with plans for a second independence referendum after the Scottish National party won its fourth consecutive Holyrood election, triggering a constitutional battle with Boris Johnson.In a letter issued before the final results wer […]
- Chinese rocket debris crashes back to Earth, plunging into Indian Ocean – state media May 9, 2021Officials said most of the Long March 5B burned up in the atmosphere, but Nasa was critical of China’s lack of transparency over the re-entryThe remnants of China’s largest rocket have plummeted back to Earth, plunging into the Indian ocean near the Maldives, according to Chinese state media, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit.Most of […]
- Scores injured in second night of Jerusalem clashes May 9, 2021Palestinian Red Crescent says 80 people were hurt during clashes with Israeli police outside Jerusalem’s Old City Clashes have erupted for a second night between Palestinians and Israeli police outside the Old City of Jerusalem as tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers prayed at the nearby al-Aqsa Mosque.At least 80 people were injured, including a one-year […]
- Elon Musk says he is ‘first person with Asperger’s’ to host Saturday Night Live May 9, 2021The billionaire made the comment during opening monologue in much-anticipated debut hosting the comedy showElon Musk has told viewers of Saturday Night Live that he “is the first person with Asperger’s” to host the US sketch show, before joking about his son’s name and smoking cannabis on a podcast for the first global livestream of the programme.During the […]
- Myanmar junta labels opposition government of ousted MPs a ‘terrorist’ group May 9, 2021Coup leaders ban opposition national unity government, and contact with them, as they seek to quell ongoing protests Myanmar’s military rulers have branded a national unity government formed by MPs forced to flee in the wake of the coup a terrorist group and blamed it for bombings, arson and killings as part of a propaganda campaign in state-controlled media […]
- Manchester United lose £200m training kit deal over fans’ anti-Glazers campaign May 8, 2021The Hut Group pulls out of contract starting in July, sources say Fans are campaigning for boycott of club’s commercial partnersManchester United have missed out on a proposed new training kit deal worth £200m over 10 years after the Manchester-based company The Hut Group had concerns about the supporters’ campaign to boycott the club’s commercial partners i […]
- Leonardo da Vinci bear drawing expected to fetch £12m at auction May 8, 2021Head of a Bear is to be sold in London in July by Christie’s auction houseA drawing of a bear by Leonardo da Vinci is expected to fetch up to £12m at auction.The picture, titled Head of a Bear, is being sold in London by Christie’s. It will go on display in New York and Hong Kong before being auctioned and is expected to fetch between £8m and £12m, according […]
- Remove or alter your slavery monuments, churches are told May 9, 2021New guidance calls for Church of England to review monuments for ‘contested heritage’ and relocate or remove them The Church of England is to review thousands of monuments in churches and cathedrals across the country that contain historical references to slavery and colonialism, with some expected to be removed.Guidance to be issued this week encourages the […]
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- China rocket debris 'disintegrates over Indian Ocean' - Chinese media May 9, 2021Much of the rocket was destroyed as it fell, but some debris landed west of the Maldives, China says.
- Jerusalem: Many injured on second night of clashes May 9, 2021Some 90 Palestinians and at least one Israeli police officer are hurt in a second night of violence.
- Kabul attack: Blasts near school leave more than 50 dead May 9, 2021The attack took place as the students - thought to be mainly girls - were leaving the Kabul school.
- NYC snow days: Dismay as school snow days cancelled May 8, 2021Dismay from parents, students and teachers as authorities say students can keep learning from home.
- Nigeria Rivers attack: Gunmen kill at least seven police officers May 8, 2021The attackers opened fire at a checkpoint and two police stations amid a surge in separatist violence.
- Mystery of why thousands of fish have died in Lebanese lake May 8, 2021A search for answers as at least 40 tonnes of carp float to the surface of a lake in southern Lebanon.
- India Covid 19: Infections on the rise across South Asia May 7, 2021As India struggles with a huge surge, neighbouring countries are also seeing rising cases numbers.
- Neanderthal remains unearthed in Italian cave May 9, 2021Researchers believe the nine unlucky individuals may have been hunted and killed by hyenas.
