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US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis

The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3xDdt50 via IFTTT

Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/CzRcuID via IFTTT

Hurricane Idalia: 12 hours in 80 seconds

Footage shows the aftermath of the strongest storm to hit this part of Florida in 100 years. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Ep5yXY4 via IFTTT

Beekeepers to the rescue after 5 million bees fall off truck in Canada

One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8HfQAqZ via IFTTT

Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?

Hurricane Idalia may bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/b9yn5EB via IFTTT

Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/zeBfrUd via IFTTT

Niger coup: Why won't the US call it a coup?

The military took over the government in Niger. Here’s why the US doesn’t want to call it an overthrow. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/pwsL796 via IFTTT

Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks

The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4xpCS29 via IFTTT

Harrison Floyd: Bond agreement reached for jailed Georgia defendant

A bond has been set for Harrison Floyd, who has been held in Fulton County Jail since Thursday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TUlNGyR via IFTTT

Jacksonville shooting: Audio of 911 call by gunman's dad released

The father is heard telling an emergency dispatcher his son stopped taking psychiatric medication. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PwRv2yD via IFTTT

Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting

Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/g7ahVHy via IFTTT

'Joe the Plumber': Famous figure from Obama-McCain race dies at 49

Samuel Wurzelbacher landed in the national spotlight after confronting Barack Obama on the 2008 campaign. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Mr95Zt0 via IFTTT

Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane

Florida warns residents living in low-lying coastal areas to seek higher ground as Idalia intensifies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/WX6ZCk4 via IFTTT

Mitchel Musso: Hannah Montana star arrested over crisps theft

Mitchel Musso, who starred opposite Miley Cyrus in the US sitcom, spent a night in jail in Texas. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ugqV1i9 via IFTTT

Announcing the 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern and Central California: Schools for Climate Solutions

The 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern & Central California will stop at nine U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools to celebrate their achievements. Students at Los Altos High School, a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, work together to plant trees on their school campus. Year round, the ED Infrastructure and from ED News https://ift.tt/vYISfQl via IFTTT

Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/FCqizYy via IFTTT

'Stolen' totem pole ready for return to Canada

The totem pole has been in Scotland for almost a century since it was sold to the museum in 1929. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BA2VPtT via IFTTT

How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/zRpHFs4 via IFTTT

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/jZytzbh via IFTTT

Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/6uBUbaZ via IFTTT

Martin Luther King: 60 years since 'I have a dream' speech

Civil rights activists and Martin Luther King Jr's family spoke at the event in Washington DC. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/bCR2nSq via IFTTT

The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/40oMPU3 via IFTTT

Jacksonville shooting: Racist gunman kills three black people in Florida store

Two men and a woman were killed by a gunman who then shot himself, in a "hate-filled" attack, officials say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/WXlbI1x via IFTTT

Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/HLysFaM via IFTTT

Georgia renames square after first black Civil War nurse

Susie King Taylor's name replaces pro-slavery former US vice-president John C Calhoun. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/v9ASCVe via IFTTT

Floodwater surges through casinos in Las Vegas

Torrential storms hit the city's famous Las Vegas Strip and flooded streets and hotels. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/tTbY1SU via IFTTT

Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing

Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/rn3l8bJ via IFTTT

88 UK deaths linked to Canada 'poison seller'

Kenneth Law is alleged to have run a number of websites selling equipment to assist suicide. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/w92M6DU via IFTTT

Mugshot quickly becomes campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1xyifeg via IFTTT

Trump surrenders at Georgia jail... in 74 seconds

The former US president turned himself in at the notorious Fulton County Jail. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/G1E723w via IFTTT

Why the Atlanta mugshots are so, so bad

Booking photos of Donald Trump's co-conspirators are a professional photographer's worst nightmare. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XYqoVUL via IFTTT

Announcing the 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern and Central California: Schools for Climate Solutions

The 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern & Central California will stop at nine U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools to celebrate their achievements. Students at Los Altos High School, a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, work together to plant trees on their school campus. Year round, the ED Infrastructure and from ED News https://ift.tt/huE9Zvf via IFTTT

Vivek Ramaswamy: Five things the Republican presidential candidate believes

The tech executive and youngest candidate in the race supports raising the voting age and abolishing the FBI. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/erURkO9 via IFTTT

California shooting: Four killed, six hurt in Cook's Corner bar

Six others have been wounded in the incident at Cook's Corner, a popular community hangout. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/B6UHbiP via IFTTT

Republican debate: Candidates brawl in showdown without Trump

The rivals clash over their readiness for the job, abortion, education - and the no-show frontrunner. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/CZ7kYvp via IFTTT

Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ILVxQ6B via IFTTT

Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qkGE6aT via IFTTT

Hawaii wildfires: More than 1,000 still missing as search continues

Officials are using cadaver dogs and asking families for DNA swabs, hoping to narrow the search. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/W37uTZI via IFTTT

Republican debate: The US voters exhausted by their social media feeds

Americans tell the BBC how what they see online is changing their political views. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ipZLnYf via IFTTT

Andrew Tate prosecution files reveal graphic claims of coercion ahead of trial

Romanian prosecutors' files, seen by BBC, allegedly show the influencer coercing women into sex acts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8cJ5wan via IFTTT

Mar-a-Lago IT manager implicates Trump in classified files case

The Mar-a-Lago employee points the finger at Mr Trump "in efforts to delete security camera footage". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/gGHZFy8 via IFTTT

Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia may be different

When he turns himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process won't be the same as his last three arrests. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/yeIcVwj via IFTTT

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/brudL8c via IFTTT

Caleb Farley: NFL player’s father killed in home explosion

Titans player Caleb Farley was not at home when his North Carolina house was reduced to rubble. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/DyVfnw8 via IFTTT

Car drives into salon and barely misses customer

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/gfH6mJF via IFTTT

Storm Hilary: Front loader scoops up flood victims in Coachella Valley

Residents were trapped in their homes after Storm Hilary rolled across California. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TjQYOgd via IFTTT

What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lg9aCyn via IFTTT

This baby giraffe born with no spots is incredibly rare

The spotless giraffe was born at a zoo in Tennessee and could be the only one of her kind on Earth. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Mm3QStI via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/86wtbiS via IFTTT

Biden-Harris Administration Launches SchoolSafety.gov Awareness Campaign to Support Schools with Safety Resources

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the U.S. from ED News https://ift.tt/hDX9SYa via IFTTT

Biden-Harris Administration Begins Discharges for 804,000 Borrowers with $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income-Driven Repayment Plans

The U.S.Department of Education today announced that automatic discharges will begin for 804,000 borrowers who qualify for $39 billion in student loan relief as a result of fixes to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans implemented by the Biden-Harris Administration since April 2022. In total, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $116 billion in student loan forgiveness for more than 3.4 million borrowers. from ED News https://ift.tt/Mzln94p via IFTTT

Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education: Justice and Education Departments Release Resources to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education

Today, following the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advance diversity and opportunity in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division are jointly releasing two resources to help colleges and universities understand the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. from ED News https://ift.tt/OAWJjgR via IFTTT

How does Republican Party pick its presidential nominee?

The starting gun has been fired but it's a long race to the White House. Here's how it works. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4w9zngF via IFTTT

Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ak2FMWs via IFTTT

Storm Hilary: Hollywood and Disneyland among iconic locations hit

Tropical Storm Hilary is barrelling through Southern California where 26 million people face flood warnings. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/zuYM3iO via IFTTT

Drone shows Canada town incinerated by wildfires

Enterprise in Canada's Northwest Territories is burnt to the ground as wildfires continue to grip the country. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/AdRVWvf via IFTTT

Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/oMHRgmn via IFTTT

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/H4JztvK via IFTTT

Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Kwv9VA8 via IFTTT

California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/IXTULZR via IFTTT

Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Xgy4Qzq via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/vPCjWG7 via IFTTT

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/5avM8Db via IFTTT

Drew Findling: Trump's new lawyer once called him 'racist, cruel'

Drew Findling. dubbed the Billion Dollar Lawyer, defends rappers. Why is he representing Mr Trump? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/460RjSk via IFTTT

Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sex abuse can be revived, US appeals court says

Judges in California rule Wade Robson and James Safechuck can pursue lawsuits against the singer's companies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/KlvrcU2 via IFTTT

Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/6KYRwit via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency

A fast-moving blaze threatens to destroy more homes in the western British Columbia province. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qXQg8Ua via IFTTT

Teacher saves former student from Maui wildfires

Joa Navarro might never have made it out alive if not for a chance encounter with his favourite teacher. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/28gbKSX via IFTTT

WeWork: What went wrong for the much-hyped firm?

The office space-sharing company has raised "substantial doubt" about its future. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BGVL190 via IFTTT

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ESdZ29z via IFTTT

Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/y5m8GdT via IFTTT

Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights

Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TDXMyaQ via IFTTT

'Muhammad Ali stood out most of all' - Sir Michael Parkinson

Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson's 1971 interview with Muhammad Ali became the stuff of chat show legend. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/UCikLYB via IFTTT

Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/evr6PVA via IFTTT

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/V3cRiWx via IFTTT

The moment a woman is surprised by a bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/GU4lYTz via IFTTT

Lahaina residents return to devastation

Lahaina residents and Hawaii Governor Josh Green visited the destruction left behind by a wildfire. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/u5UgLFe via IFTTT

Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights." from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/uzInboJ via IFTTT

Hawaii wildfires: 'I just want to put my step father's body to rest.'

Those who lost loved ones in the fires are waiting as rescue crews work to find and identify victims from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kCq8XV6 via IFTTT

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/O3lKCE2 via IFTTT

Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/pAWba0X via IFTTT

The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1g2NyPJ via IFTTT

Trump's court time in Fulton County will be quick. Others die waiting

The criminal justice system for most defendants in Fulton County is notoriously slow and dangerous. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BqAMfTl via IFTTT

Hunter Biden: The legal troubles of the US president's son

A five-year probe into the president's son looked set to end last month. Now it may be heading to trial. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/K0TXsiO via IFTTT

Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/NkUtWzd via IFTTT

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Mu8dqeV via IFTTT

Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii 'as soon as he can'

The US president has promised to provide whatever support Hawaii needs in the wake of deadly wildfire. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/uaYrn0D via IFTTT

Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3hnpmBT via IFTTT

Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/jhYmE1z via IFTTT

'Thank God that He gave us tears,' says Maui resident

Emotions run high as a congregation in Lahaina meets in a coffee shop after their church burnt down. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XknblSH via IFTTT

Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour?

The forthcoming remake of the 1937 animation is facing a backlash for its new interpretation. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Vz1OmN4 via IFTTT

Robbers try to steal cash machine with forklift

Two robbers, one forklift, and one pickup truck. What could possibly go wrong? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PetgJau via IFTTT

Launching the Career Connected High School Grant Program

For far too long, there have been invisible walls between K-12, higher education, and workforce systems treated like they’re set in stone. That you need to complete one before moving on to the next. But the reality is that there’s a lot more overlap, and it’s time to Raise the Bar and reimagine high school Continue Reading from ED News https://ift.tt/SCusla5 via IFTTT

Secretary Cardona Emphasizes Need for Cyber Security in K-12 Schools in White House Remarks

Thank you to our First Lady, Dr. Biden, for that introduction and her leadership. I’m glad to be here to discuss a very important topic: cyber security in our schools. When we were at the height of the pandemic, it wasn’t board games that got my kids through it. It wasn’t books, or sports.  For my son, it was his Xbox – playing Madden with his cousins. For my daughter, it was an app called Houseparty, where she could see her friends. I mention this, first, because it shows how technology can benefit our young people. from ED News https://ift.tt/JOc9wlP via IFTTT

When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/r3cb9HU via IFTTT

Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m). from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/nsEzOHy via IFTTT

Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BKNVRFM via IFTTT

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/N5EeRBF via IFTTT

Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ow3BM7N via IFTTT

Bryan Johnson: Meet the multi-millionaire trying to reverse aging

With a team of 30 scientists, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions on his body every year. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JKNx1C4 via IFTTT

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XimHf7V via IFTTT

Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus

The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/VZMq70J via IFTTT

How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina fire

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/bARvoQd via IFTTT

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2kXoFBy via IFTTT

Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history

The death toll rose on Friday to 67, making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qELUgWY via IFTTT

Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/yEquvb0 via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried headed to jail after bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ATJZS1v via IFTTT

O'Shae Sibley: Suspect, 17, pleads not guilty to hate crime

Prosecutors allege the murder of professional dancer O'Shae Sibley was an anti-gay hate crime. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/SepnElc via IFTTT

Robotaxi expansion gets green light in San Francisco

Companies hailed the moment as a milestone for the driverless car industry, despite safety concerns. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/hmWKFLj via IFTTT

What caused the Hawaii wildfires?

What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/14xMlOI via IFTTT

Tears. Shock. Joy. Why viral Alabama boat brawl matters

The video went viral for the "epic fight", but for many it was a powerful contrast with America's past. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TOp3Nzm via IFTTT

Survivors of the Hawaii fires mourn loss of beloved pets and family homes

Survivors like Hawaiian Bryce Baraoidan describe narrow escapes - and what they had to leave behind. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Va6PkUp via IFTTT

US inflation ticks higher in July on housing costs

The rate of price growth rose to 3.2% in July but analysts said the underlying picture showed progress. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Epm3NeK via IFTTT

Lahaina: Famous banyan tree and centuries-old church hit by fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/D0LGjf1 via IFTTT

Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'

Six people have died and thousands displaced as fires continue to rage on Maui and the Big Island. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/bKEN358 via IFTTT

Where people have to choose between food or home insurance

Extreme weather and climate change are driving up home insurance costs, forcing some into desperation. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/gowBrpy via IFTTT

Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah

A man is shot dead in Utah after posting threats online, hours before Joe Biden visits the state. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/s0LeCt7 via IFTTT

US to bar and screen some tech investments in China

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Q6WFCmf via IFTTT

Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/vGE8CPw via IFTTT

Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’

Women in the US are worried that changes to abortion laws could affect their fertility treatment. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Z7uCyde via IFTTT

Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/jISCVyq via IFTTT

Car crashes into second floor of Pennsylvania home

Police say their investigation suggests the crash was "an intentional act". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/KpvEMTX via IFTTT

UPS driver pay deal in US to be worth $170,000 a year, firm says

The shipping giant warns of lower profits after it agreed a deal to avert a US drivers' strike. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/0oGRySP via IFTTT

Motorcyclist captured driving through powerful storm

The biker's camera filmed a severe storms raging across the eastern US which killed two people. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/UhGzCr6 via IFTTT

Two killed as severe storms rip through eastern US

Thousands of homes in the region are still without power and almost 1,000 flights are delayed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/RtZF7yJ via IFTTT

Bryan Randall: Sandra Bullock's long-term partner dies aged 57

The actress has been praised for the "amazing" way she cared for Bryan Randall in his final years. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/KN0rjq3 via IFTTT

DJ Casper: Cha-Cha Slide hitmaker dies aged 58

The Chicago-born star was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4PycjwV via IFTTT

Megan Thee Stallion 'will never be the same' after being shot by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is set to be sentenced for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PMwg1K2 via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: Where is Greta not going to visit?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/CkGYJX2 via IFTTT

Texas jail victims’ family sue over deaths in custody

Family members of inmates who died in Harris County Jail say officers denied them medical care. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ehTEyDt via IFTTT

William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xudfRyB via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education Announces Key K-12 Cybersecurity Resilience Efforts

As students, educators, and families prepare for back-to-school, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced key K-12 cybersecurity resilience efforts. These efforts include the upcoming establishment of a Government Coordinating Council (GCC), as well as the release of the Department’s three K-12 Digital Infrastructure briefs, including “K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Defensible and Resilient", which was co-authored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). from ED News https://ift.tt/oYaUPgT via IFTTT

Secretary Cardona Touts Pathways for Students to Well-Paying Careers at SMART Union Leadership Conference

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona highlighted the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to reimagine pathways to college and career in a speech at the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, rail, and Transportation (SMART) Workers' 2023 leadership conference. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available below. from ED News https://ift.tt/oaKUyWh via IFTTT

California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/OL3nlBY via IFTTT

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/YyBCtw6 via IFTTT

Angus Cloud: Euphoria star's mother says his death was 'not intentional'

Angus Cloud had a "joyful" final day and "did not intend to end his life", the actor's mother says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PxGyZ6 via IFTTT

Alaska: Moment house collapses into river during flood

Glacial floods in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, caused a house to collapse into the Mendenhall river. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lHe2O6X via IFTTT

Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/fiNpyXA via IFTTT

Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/N4chrGI via IFTTT

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BKDUM3Q via IFTTT

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/bhLeQBf via IFTTT

'We can't win forever': Fans react as US World Cup reign ends

Stunned fans begin soul-searching after the US crashes out of the World Cup to Sweden on penalties. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xs9LHWT via IFTTT

Jamie Foxx apologises and deletes Instagram post

The actor says he never intended to cause offence after his post was accused of being antisemitic. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JANwjYe via IFTTT

Simone Biles makes winning return in US Classic after two-year break

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles wins the US Classic as she makes a triumphant return to gymnastics after a two-year break. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/YJ9p1gE via IFTTT

Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8VqoFTp via IFTTT

Ahead of Ohio abortion vote, Republicans try to change the rules

Ohio looked ready to pass an abortion rights amendment. Then Republicans planned another vote. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kO2uyZR via IFTTT

Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ektv4Yp via IFTTT

Texas abortion ban temporarily lifted for medical emergencies

Women in the US state with pregnancy complications will be exempted from the abortion ban, a judge rules. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CWikm4 via IFTTT

Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping

Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3rqLESf via IFTTT

Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/1J3kgUz via IFTTT

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2LyWpmi via IFTTT

Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/tyzc8gh via IFTTT

Karen Vergata: Gilgo Beach murders police identify body found in 1996

No-one reported the 34-year-old missing after she vanished on Valentine's Day 1996. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/rL721au via IFTTT

Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lMbQJjU via IFTTT

US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators

Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/o9JtDCy via IFTTT

Ukraine says it launched July attack on bridge to Crimea

The July attack led Moscow to restrict the passage of ships through and flights over the Kerch Strait. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/AcDsF3t via IFTTT

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/37GAHuk via IFTTT

Osoyoos wildfires: 'We grabbed what we could'

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record as the weeks-long devastation continues. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/89gyCT1 via IFTTT

UK interest rates expected to rise for 14th time in a row

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise rates as it battles to slow soaring prices. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BPyfDn via IFTTT

Donald Trump indictment: What do we know about the six co-conspirators?

Six people accused of helping Mr Trump undermine the election have been described by prosecutors. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/r9SXGJ8 via IFTTT

Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade 'puzzling' and 'unwarranted'

Janet Yellen defends the US, as stock markets fall after credit downgrade. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Nzqv7ay via IFTTT

Lizzo dancers Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams: 'No one speaks out, they are scared'

The US pop star is being sued for sexual harassment and fat-shaming but has yet to comment. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/17EM305 via IFTTT

Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/oSmnTix via IFTTT

Nicholas Rossi: Catching the US fugitive who ‘faked his own death’

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/w2fF0Ey via IFTTT

Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet

These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/7mCpuhA via IFTTT

Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming

Three former dancers allege the singer contributed to creating a hostile work environment. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/f4QYlIa via IFTTT

Donald Trump indictment: Ex-president charged for efforts to overturn 2020 election

A special prosecutor accuses the former US president of "prolific lies about election fraud". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/i6BFKl5 via IFTTT

Watch: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud US

The former US president faces four counts after an investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/fTNXMuz via IFTTT

What are the four counts in Trump indictment for 2020 election interference?

Document outlines charges including conspiracy to defraud the US and also names six co-conspirators. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/hvOk6Yw via IFTTT

Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4fw8hEX via IFTTT

Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder

Parents across the country, with different lived experiences, are united by our belief that we can be the catalysts to create transformative change that benefits all children in our public education system. That change can only happen when we commit to truly embracing the power of parent participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility in creating a Continue Reading from ED News https://ift.tt/Yq9WCyB via IFTTT

Biden on speakerphone in son's business calls, Congress hears

But Joe Biden only discussed topics like the weather with his son's associates, a Democratic lawmaker says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/d0luRKZ via IFTTT

Metro rider captures water pounding inside train car

Winds of up to 80mph (128km/h) wreaked havoc in Washington DC as water poured into the local metro. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Vr1JjSP via IFTTT