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Al Pacino: The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83

The Godfather star has announced his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/RVdesJ5 via IFTTT

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/RJhWD6E via IFTTT

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XEmWKTV via IFTTT

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia

The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/R5qH62U via IFTTT

Driver speeds through crowded beach into water

Police in Florida were surprised to find a car half submerged into water when they patrolled the beach. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/SdO7xQo via IFTTT

Nine wounded in Hollywood, Florida boardwalk shooting

The Monday evening shooting sent beachgoers scrambling for safety on the US Memorial Day holiday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/f5SojcR via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: Why did Sam Smith stop singing?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/iaVM46l via IFTTT

See how police carefully freed a bear trapped inside a car

The careful operation required a long piece of rope to open the car door from a distance. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/GtnX3mu via IFTTT

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/tmw0M6E via IFTTT

Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms

A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/GqzjC9n via IFTTT

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/GEdtFJV via IFTTT

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/wVlI6U5 via IFTTT

US debt ceiling - what it is and why there is one

We have a deal on lifting the US borrowing requirement. But what is the debt ceiling and why does it exist? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TZDgl4I via IFTTT

Helicopter directs police in dangerous car chase

Ohio State Highway Patrol used a helicopter to track down two suspects who fled from police cars. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kzqobLv via IFTTT

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JorlxDi via IFTTT

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8Qk4y02 via IFTTT

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/iTzxdl3 via IFTTT

US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, reports say

The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/FJOe0iD via IFTTT

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JjvzFLd via IFTTT

South Carolina six-week abortion ban temporarily halted

The bill will undergo Supreme Court review following intervention by Judge Clifton Newman. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/obPWyHk via IFTTT

How Jords became the first UK rap act on Motown records

The Croydon-born musician says he "can't accept" he's keeping company with Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/dQVtmRp via IFTTT

Native American sues school for barring sacred eagle feather at graduation

Native American Lena Black says she was not allowed to wear her sacred eagle plume at graduation. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/QkopwYP via IFTTT

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon deposed over bank's Jeffrey Epstein ties

Two lawsuits accuse the bank of ignoring signs it was profiting from the long-standing relationship. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/0eozy5L via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Mingo County Schools in West Virginia

Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved a compliance review of the Mingo County Schools in West Virginia with a resolution agreement to address the district's handling of sexual assault cases, including those involving student and staff misconduct. from ED News https://ift.tt/IKXCOEo via IFTTT

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/YudRShp via IFTTT

Gushing winds rip through Guam during typhoon

The US territory was hit by Typhoon Mawar which carried winds gusts over 100mph (160km/h). from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8XpG125 via IFTTT

Supercell mesmerises storm watchers in New Mexico

Awesome flashes of lightning lit up the sky in New Mexico and people stopped to enjoy the show. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/IKSCpPk via IFTTT

FBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II

Newly released FBI documents say there were “ever-present“ IRA threats during her US visits. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/UVSldit via IFTTT

It took 54 years, but this man just got his bachelor's degree

Arthur Ross first enrolled at the University of British Columbia in 1969. He just graduated. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3HetnB5 via IFTTT

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2VzBUk8 via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education Launches Antisemitism Awareness Campaign

As the Biden-Harris Administration issues the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, today, the U.S. Department of Education launched its Antisemitism Awareness Campaign among the first deliverables from the whole-of-society strategy. from ED News https://ift.tt/A7L2FuC via IFTTT

Akash Madhwal : New Hero Of India

  Akash Madhwal is an Indian cricketer who plays for Uttarakhand in domestic cricket and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler wh Madhwal was born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, in 1993. He started playing cricket at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of the Uttarakhand cricket team. He made his first-class debut for Uttarakhand in 2019 and took 10 wickets in his debut match. He also made his List A debut for Uttarakhand in the same year and took 4 wickets in his debut match. Madhwal's performances for Uttarakhand soon caught the attention of the IPL franchises. He was signed by Mumbai Indians for the 2023 IPL season. He made his IPL debut in the first match of the season against Chennai Super Kings. He took 1 wicket in his debut match. Madhwal has been a regular member of the Mumbai Indians squad since his debut. He has played in 15 matches for Mumbai Indians and has taken 16 wickets. He was a key member of the Mumbai Indians...

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qsgOSMY via IFTTT

Richard Barnett, who put feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk, jailed for four years

A photo of Richard Barnett posing during the Capitol riot on 6 January 2021 became an iconic image. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8qNiDhU via IFTTT

Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?

US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/fbIwGZJ via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education Shares Insights and Recommendations for Artificial Intelligence

Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology (OET) released a new report, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations" that summarizes the opportunities and risks for AI in teaching, learning, research, and assessment based on public input. This report is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing effort to advance a cohesive and comprehensive approach to AI-related opportunities and risks. from ED News https://ift.tt/7vCIFYw via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education, NASA Strengthen Partnership to Advance STEM and Space Education

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to increase access to high-quality STEM and space education to students and schools across the nation. from ED News https://ift.tt/h2gESzH via IFTTT

Tina Turner: A life in pictures

A musician who defied the constraints of age, gender and race to become a rock legend. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2g4zldm via IFTTT

A family uprooted in grief a year on from Uvalde

The Ramirez's life changed forever a year ago when a gunman shot and killed their daughter alongside 20 others. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/W92NOdP via IFTTT

The US 365 days after the Uvalde school shooting

In the year since 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School, the US has seen at least 600 other mass shootings. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ovAe3QD via IFTTT

Risk and reward as Ron DeSantis links arms with Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis may have spotted an opportunity to bypass traditional campaign launches with Twitter. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/SkViWOg via IFTTT

Chinese citizens sue Florida over property buying ban

A new law bars citizens of China and a few other countries from owning homes and land in the state. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/NtFUsDV via IFTTT

US debt ceiling: Will there be enough time to get a deal through?

The latest debt ceiling talks have been described as "productive" but no deal has yet been reached. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JDwcWYe via IFTTT

Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/pzifZP4 via IFTTT

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/U1ahcJ7 via IFTTT

US man killed by car as he helped ducks cross road in Rocklin

A California man stops to help a group of ducks to safety before being killed by a teenage driver. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/vehPTyZ via IFTTT

Tim Scott: Republican senator is running for president

The Republican from South Carolina enters the race with more campaign cash than any of his rivals. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/tn7G89b via IFTTT

Grandad's grenade kills US man and injures teens

A 47-year-old dad dies and his two children suffer shrapnel wounds as the old ordnance explodes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/roufVtY via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Resolves Investigation of the Removal of Library Books in Forsyth County Schools in Georgia

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a resolution agreement with Forsyth County Schools (district) in Georgia concerning whether the removal of books from its school libraries created a hostile environment for students based on sex, race, color, or national origin under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. from ED News https://ift.tt/iA6RnCP via IFTTT

Foo Fighters announce Josh Freese as new drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death

Josh Freese played drums at the band's two memorial concerts for Taylor Hawkins last year. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/EGSPe67 via IFTTT

'Pay your writers!' Students boo Warner Bros boss

Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/vSljCH9 via IFTTT

US PGA Championship 2023: Brooks Koepka beats Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland at Oak Hill

A resurgent Brooks Koepka holds off Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland to claim his third US PGA Championship title at Oak Hill. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/tEVBKv9 via IFTTT

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Ea2gGeT via IFTTT

Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/q65PW1D via IFTTT

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Vh9TymI via IFTTT

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/DpoPRBl via IFTTT

Debt ceiling talks: US inches to default with no backup plan

Most Americans think a default is impossible, and few have planned for the potential economic chaos. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/V8rot6N via IFTTT

The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't

Rituals, blasphemy, and English Breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/wbcvfZ1 via IFTTT

Suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to remain jailed until trial

Prosecutors argue airman Jack Teixeira, 21, poses an ongoing risk to US national security. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ewiv57f via IFTTT

Alberta, Canada, wildfires show no sign of slowing, experts say

Experts raise the alarm as early wildfires strike the province of Alberta, prompting an emergency. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ThNRx48 via IFTTT

Abortion: Pressure grows on Virginia as new bans arise in the south

Virginia could become the only southern state to allow abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/zqRjHPM via IFTTT

Judge rules for Tiger Woods in NDA dispute with ex-girlfriend

The golfer's ex-girlfriend Erica Herman was seeking to have the non-disclosure agreement tossed out. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/sRvcqhi via IFTTT

Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty

Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/T5YuKh7 via IFTTT

Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas

Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/EHYpbAm via IFTTT

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/uf68UgE via IFTTT

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Y5LfOlC via IFTTT

DeSantis limits trans treatments, drag shows, pronoun use in Florida

The governor says the laws will make Florida a "refuge of sanity". Critics called them "mean spirited". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/g2tcOMV via IFTTT

Department of Education Releases Proposed Rules on Accountability for Certificate and For-Profit Programs and Transparency into Unaffordable Student Debt

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released proposed regulations to establish the strongest set of safeguards ever to protect students from unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings from career training programs, along with new measures to increase transparency across all postsecondary programs. from ED News https://ift.tt/iABIrLS via IFTTT

BBC talks to taxi driver who drove Harry and Meghan

Sonny Singh picked up the Duke and Duchess in New York as they tried to evade photographers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Q6yFCDf via IFTTT

How Joe Biden and Donald Trump's border policies compare

President Biden promised a more humane approach but his border policy has been sharply criticised too. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/mNGeol7 via IFTTT

US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/QStBoLz via IFTTT

Colorado driver tried to avoid DUI by switching seats with dog, police say

A Colorado officer watched the bizarre episode unfold at a traffic stop, according to police. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4WJO7bk via IFTTT

US student suspended for filming teacher using racial slur

The school says the girl was removed for "inappropriate use of electronic devices", but family wants an apology. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/H7Dr12C via IFTTT

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BfGHuzc via IFTTT

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Myst3ed via IFTTT

Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic." from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4W7yFw9 via IFTTT

Dirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US

Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1Byx8h5 via IFTTT

Elon Musk documents subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit

The Tesla boss is ordered to hand over any papers showing contact between him, Epstein and JP Morgan. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/F4KZy3C via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: Why is the Pope peeved about pets?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/noNL9zS via IFTTT

'Godfather of Poker' Doyle Brunson dies aged 89

The Texas native, inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988, became an ambassador for the game. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/pxeG7tZ via IFTTT

Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/oPhBKsw via IFTTT

NBA play-offs: Jayson Tatum's 51-point haul leads Boston Celtics to series win

Jayson Tatum's 51 points guides the Boston Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers and into the Eastern Conference finals. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/SKGZMWi via IFTTT

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/0Oov5As via IFTTT

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1oNFwYm via IFTTT

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/J4hSIU9 via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

Brittney Griner plays first match for Phoenix Mercury since release from Russian custody

American Brittney Griner plays for the first time since leaving prison in Russia in a preseason match for Phoenix Mercury on Friday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/snEM0ru via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

US regulator urges recall of 67m airbag inflators

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The parts maker rejected the request, saying investigators had not found any "systemic" defects. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kna24PC via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

The $135m cost of finding an alleged killer’s victims

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Families are pressing for the search of Canadian landfill to find the bodies of two indigenous women. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/vQn35LV via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States  visit -  https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

This steam-powered motorcycle runs on beer

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A Minnesota inventor created a 'boozer-cruiser' he hopes can reach speeds up to 150mph (240km/h). from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/n7j1VLy via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit -. https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Jamie Foxx out of hospital and recuperating, daughter says

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Corinne Foxx says the Oscar-winning actor is recuperating and even recently played pickleball. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3SkcYI6 via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit- https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Jordan Neely: What happened in NYC subway chokehold case?

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Video shows Daniel Penny with his arms around Jordan Neely's neck for about two minutes and 55 seconds. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ijGhptq via IFTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit - https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

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Prosecutors say Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/AsDrmgW via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit- https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats

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Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/AcmnvPz via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit- https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Wildfire smoke from Alberta and British Columbia reaches US

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Satellite images show much of Canada and parts of US blanketed by smoke from the Alberta wildfires. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lHKBmNO via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit - https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Robot camera spies scaly guest in Florida water pipe

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A robot camera, looking for anomalies under the road, came across a wandering five-foot beast. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/IGFEm41 via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial

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A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/CibZUQa via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit- https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

US ends ban on blood donations from gay men

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Global restrictions on blood donations, long viewed as homophobic, have been eased in recent years. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/MRK9fni via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Secretary Cardona Delivers Commencement Address to University of Central Florida Class of 2023

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On May 5, 2023, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered a commencement address to the graduates of the College of Business Administration and the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. His remarks, as delivered, are available below:  Good morning, University of Central Florida! How are we feeling? Buenas Dias! from ED News https://ift.tt/u3SrnWG via IFTTT Get Your $100 McDonalds Gift Card Now! Enter your information now for a chance to win.   (US) United States Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/32bbc89n

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Senate Confirmation of Glenna Wright-Gallo

The Senate has confirmed Glenna Wright-Gallo as assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services at the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary Cardona issued the following statement: from ED News https://ift.tt/jvcNUsZ via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

Confusion and fear at US border as law change looms

A dramatic shift in US policy is just hours away, which could spark a surge of people at the southern border. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/0QmAX31 via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

An American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/eT7bW0p via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

Police respond to a yelling... goat?

Police in Oklahoma responded to a call for a man screaming "help". They were in for a surprise. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/aT8nvoq via IFTTT सर्वेक्षण करने के बाद पुरस्कार प्राप्त करें! जीतने का मौका पाने के लिए अभी अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें।  (IN) India.. online work today.. Visit-  https://tinyurl.com/52mbw643

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XkZ3D9H via IFTTT

George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/nlkM1pQ via IFTTT

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/S24w1lX via IFTTT

US Senator Diane Feinstein returning to DC after resignation calls

California Senator Diane Feinstein, 89, faced calls to resign during an extended absence due to illness. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/fERetcL via IFTTT

US health panel releases new breast cancer screening guidelines

A team of medical experts is recommending US women start getting mammograms at age 40. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ghu79CB via IFTTT

E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/DFZ1SYO via IFTTT

Louisiana girl shot in head while playing hide-and-seek

It is the latest in a string of US shootings seemingly sparked by small incidents. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/OYx7vFe via IFTTT

Joe Biden wants US airlines to pay stranded passengers

A proposal to compensate US airline passengers for delays and cancellations is announced by Joe Biden. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/yRIOn53 via IFTTT

Allen, Texas mall shooting: How graphic videos spread on Twitter

The footage went viral, often with no warnings. Experts say it's a disturbing failure by moderators. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4dZHakv via IFTTT

US Immigration: What happens when Title 42 is lifted?

US officials are expecting the flow of would-be migrants and asylum seekers to spike after 11 May. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1m4U5NC via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education Announces $42 Billion in Approved Public Service Loan Forgiveness for More Than 615,000 Borrowers Since October 2021

To mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced that, as of the beginning of May 2023, it has approved a total of $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for more than 615,000 borrowers since October 2021. This is a result of the temporary PSLF changes made by the Biden-Harris Administration that made it easier for borrowers to reach forgiveness. At the end of the previous Administration, only about 7,000 borrowers had been approved for the PSLF program. from ED News https://ift.tt/p6fGWDq via IFTTT

Security guard and Indian engineer among Texas dead

Eight people, including children, were killed while shopping at a mall. Here's what we know about them. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/jbgDUkl via IFTTT

'Like a kidnapping': Migrant family separated under Trump reunited after four years

Campaigners say the Trump-era policy has caused irreparable harm for migrant families years later. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xB0V5u3 via IFTTT

Janet Yellen: US treasury secretary warns of debt ceiling 'catastrophe'

The US treasury secretary warns Congress it must act to raise the country's borrowing limit. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/n2DA973 via IFTTT

Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xfa3Pjt via IFTTT

Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes group at Texas bus stop

The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/RgfVhOw via IFTTT

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Umxt9l7 via IFTTT

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/27K6TRU via IFTTT

Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold

Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ut7BVJk via IFTTT

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/KoDqeI0 via IFTTT

What Ron DeSantis' 'Florida blueprint' means for his 2024 White House bid

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has transformed Florida, but can he export his vision nationally? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Pk0Q32Z via IFTTT

Key moments from E Jean Carroll's civil rape trial against Donald Trump

Mr Trump defended himself via video while Ms Carroll shared in detail how the alleged rape harmed her. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/CRNE6zn via IFTTT

Trump Organization's handling of Mar-a-Lago footage under investigation

It is part of the criminal investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8Bouy0m via IFTTT

NBA star to pay for funerals after school shooting

NBA star Luka Doncic says he will pay for the funerals of eight children and a security guard killed in a Belgrade school shooting on Wednesday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/5RKhGqD via IFTTT

North Carolina abortion: 12-week ban likely despite governor's veto threat

Republicans command a supermajority in the state legislature to override any move to veto the law. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/A64Ckcu via IFTTT

Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries

Tyre Nichols, 28, suffered from internal bleeding and tears to his brain, as well as bruises and cuts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/EsOCB9w via IFTTT

Canada considers expelling Chinese diplomats for targeting MP

Canada's spy agency has accused China of targeting a Canadian politician who criticised Beijing. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ju1PDf3 via IFTTT

Accused 'serial stabber' arrested in California

Three people were stabbed in the university city of Davis, severely rattling the small community. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ulyAeE0 via IFTTT

Tori Bowie: American three-time Olympic medallist and ex-world champion dies aged 32

American sprinter Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medallist and former 100m world champion, has died aged 32. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xcqlsAi via IFTTT

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times

The former president tried to sue the newspaper over an investigative series about his tax affairs. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/bmYWBGf via IFTTT

Carrie Fisher family row ahead of Hollywood honour

The Star Wars actress's siblings are not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/hmSzQty via IFTTT

Why black bears love dumpster diving

Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/7HZemUT via IFTTT

Biden pick Ajay Banga gets top World Bank job

Ajay Banga takes over as the anti-poverty lender faces pressure to do more to tackle climate change. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PE5ieb3 via IFTTT

Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years

The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/oNbIVDi via IFTTT

Minnesota senator appears topless while casting vote over Zoom

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/9ZqY0JL via IFTTT

Jodie Comer and Jessica Chastain nominated for Tony awards

The award-winning actresses are both shortlisted for their roles in acclaimed Broadway plays. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/pOmC1do via IFTTT

Final officer convicted on state charges over George Floyd death

Tou Thao is the last ex-officer to be convicted on state charges in the death of the unarmed black man. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/5ZiySah via IFTTT

US lawmaker goes viral after shirtless Zoom meeting

During a virtual meeting with other politicians, senator Calvin Bahr appeared to cast a vote from bed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/I2kLnGr via IFTTT

Illinois dust storm: Six killed after major highway pile-up

Weather experts warned that dusts from newly ploughed fields and wind gusts were hampering visibility. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2xmA8hZ via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: What was Yoon's tune at the White House?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/j15nQez via IFTTT

Bill C-11: Why is YouTube mad at Canada?

A law that seeks to give Canadian artists a boost online has led to some accusations of censorship. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xu3jelf via IFTTT

Debt ceiling: Janet Yellen warns US could hit debt ceiling by 1 June

Treasury Secretary has warned of "serious harm" to the economy if it hits the debt ceiling. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lb80H3m via IFTTT

Aerosmith: US rock band announce farewell tour

Steven Tyler and co will say "peace out" to North America from later this year. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3D1th4l via IFTTT

Powerful tornado flips cars in south Florida

South Florida and Virginia Beach are cleaning up after both regions were hit by weekend tornadoes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/29Pluw5 via IFTTT

Texas shooting: Father tells how gunman opened fire on his family home

"It's like we're alive but at the same time we're not," said the man, whose wife and son were killed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/VCoWMvs via IFTTT

'I built a Lego railway station and flew it from US'

Tyler Lawler, from Oklahoma City, built the station during the first Covid lockdown. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/oHJlOsG via IFTTT

Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Gw7s9nH via IFTTT

Francisco Oropeza: FBI hunt 'armed and dangerous' Texas shooting suspect

Francisco Oropeza is accused of killing five of his neighbours in Texas, including an eight-year-old. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qcUeZBM via IFTTT