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Cardinal Raymond Burke: Pope Francis to evict US critic from Vatican

He also plans to revoke the salary of Cardinal Raymond Burke who opposes him on contraception and homosexuality. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/qUzPOCj via IFTTT

Sports Illustrated accused of publishing AI-written articles

The Sports Illustrated union said staff were "horrified" and demanded "basic journalistic standards". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/utqZMLP via IFTTT

When sea levels rise, so does your rent

Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kizHT9w via IFTTT

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/mOslt9c via IFTTT

Growing number of US children taking melatonin for sleep

The sleep aid can be used without a prescription in the US and more parents given it to their children. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/h5jzwTm via IFTTT

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/TW4Ol0B via IFTTT

Elon Musk visits 7 October kibbutz with Israeli PM Netanyahu

The US entrepreneur was shown around a kibbutz in Israel that was attacked on 7 October. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/GJfIerP via IFTTT

US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4dUomPT via IFTTT

America Ferrera: We are still just fighting to be visible

The actress finds it hard to reconcile her "fairy tale story" with the tough reality for most Latinos. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/sVKpS3Q via IFTTT

Vermont: Three Palestinian students shot near US campus

Police in Vermont are still searching for the lone gunman who opened fire in Burlington. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Ik0ynHt via IFTTT

The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?

When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love - but a family is torn apart. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/e3zknRt via IFTTT

Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison - US media reports

The ex-police officer who murdered George Floyd is thought to have survived the attack. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/MSnptZq via IFTTT

Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue

Children of past students are favoured in admissions - now state legislators are calling for this to end. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/WR3h912 via IFTTT

Adult Survivors Act deadline prompts flurry of sexual assault lawsuits

A number of celebrities have been accused of sexual assault in recent weeks, in part due to a legal deadline. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/cLOv4aK via IFTTT

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new lawsuit

The US rapper and music mogul is accused in a civil suit of assaulting a college student in 1991. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/BwheXuD via IFTTT

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/NbRyWXa via IFTTT

Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo's sons detained

Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/rpYaj6b via IFTTT

Rainbow Bridge car explosion: US-Canada bridge still shut after deadly car blast

A vehicle that exploded on the Rainbow Bridge was incinerated, killing a couple who have not been named. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/wn4xh1A via IFTTT

US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist on American soil - report

The target was Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Financial Times reports. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/h7Vd6EF via IFTTT

Melissa Barrera: Actress fired from Scream 7 over Israel-Gaza posts

Melissa Barrera is sacked from the film sequel for posts the production company say were antisemitic. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/j92iBrX via IFTTT

Navy plane misses runway and lands in Hawaii water

All nine passengers aboard the P-8A Poseidon are uninjured, military officials say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/6kLEM3p via IFTTT

Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/lG13N2V via IFTTT

A$AP Rocky must face trial on charges of firing gun at childhood friend

The rapper could face nine years in prison if convicted of opening fire in a feud with a childhood friend. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/RKbkIh9 via IFTTT

Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys on his birthday

The US president pardoned 'Liberty' and 'Bell' and joked about his age before confusing two pop stars. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/LbR6HPI via IFTTT

Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/trLQYq3 via IFTTT

OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/35OHFxn via IFTTT

Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day

Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/fn9lUGS via IFTTT

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JZKl765 via IFTTT

US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/g8wBhNt via IFTTT

Don Walsh: The man who made the deepest ever dive

The remarkable story of Captain Don Walsh and his 11km journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/FBpLA0O via IFTTT

Thirteen-year-old game developer picked up by PS5

Maximus Trest is taking a year off school to focus on Astrolander, his action-adventure game being released next year. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/eV6SzuJ via IFTTT

Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/R754ijl via IFTTT

Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/26CgAIp via IFTTT

Draymond Green banned for five games for headlock

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended without pay for putting Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert in a headlock. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/h8TGAyI via IFTTT

Emma Hayes: Why Chelsea boss is perfect fit for the US national women's team

Managing the United States national team is widely regarded as the biggest job in women's football - so is Emma Hayes ready for the challenge ahead? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3st2XCe via IFTTT

US Republican Senator challenges labour leader to fight

The heated exchange between Republican Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien occurred during a Senate hearing. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/U5HmLTJ via IFTTT

Listen to audio clip from Bob Dylan’s first album before it goes to auction

The recordings will go up for sale in mid-December along with items including Elvis Presley's report card. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/jqmxPgO via IFTTT

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PxEpwjG via IFTTT

US Supreme Court takes on ethics row with first-ever code of conduct

Judges have been criticised for failing to disclose gifts and holiday arrangements they received. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/a7y9oC8 via IFTTT

Five players who will decide if US government shuts down

The US has faced the prospect of a government shutdown before, but this time comes with a few twists. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/XUb0hz3 via IFTTT

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/hjufFJ5 via IFTTT

NWSL final: Megan Rapinoe forced to leave farewell game early due to Achilles injury

Megan Rapinoe suffers a painful end to her football career as the American star is forced to leave the pitch just three minutes into her farewell game. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/loh2P6R via IFTTT

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/ED9H1zh via IFTTT

US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign

The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/EZTOSKG via IFTTT

Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/uSdGa8T via IFTTT

Skating on a once-in-a-decade "ice window" in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/UX3SlPB via IFTTT

Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/5NLfBP3 via IFTTT

Meet the longshot candidates who could swing the 2024 election

Independent and third-party candidates could potentially siphon voters from the Democrats and Republicans. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/yfce0R1 via IFTTT

Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building

The actor becomes the first person to legally scale the New York City landmark. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/UdIsYMN via IFTTT

Claressa Shields: The 'loudmouth American' with a story worth saying

Claressa Shields grew up without support, protection or a bed to call her own. She has since scaled the heights to bring joy to Flint, a city that has become a byword for a broken American dream. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/kMRa7Uq via IFTTT

Huge Texas chemical blast prompts stay-at-home order

One person is injured after glue factory explosion, which sparked school evacuations and road closures. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/JutNQhl via IFTTT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Are Enrolled in the SAVE Plan

The Biden-Harris Administration released data today showing that nearly 5.5 million borrowers are now enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, including 2.9 million who have $0 payments. All other borrowers enrolled in SAVE are saving an estimated $102 a month ($1,224 a year) compared to what they would have paid on the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan. Overall, enrollment in SAVE has grown by 60% since it replaced the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan this summer. The data, released by the U.S. from ED News https://ift.tt/kSH42Ll via IFTTT

Pandas depart US National Zoo for China

The three giant pandas were on loan from China, as part of diplomatic relations between both countries. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/sGmJdBv via IFTTT

'I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won't work again'

Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/5clEVQ2 via IFTTT

Florida boy calls 911 for a hug from officer

Video shows the moment a deputy responded to the emergency call - and what he taught the boy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yMnsGJ via IFTTT

Robert Crimo Jr: Father of alleged Highland Park killer pleads guilty of helping son get gun

Robert Crimo Jr sponsored a gun owner ID card for his son, the alleged Highland Park killer. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/0TAhxJm via IFTTT

Biden losing Arab-American voters in swing state

His response to the Israel-Hamas war has sparked anger in a state that helped deliver him victory in 2020. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/4ahJbfX via IFTTT

Tyson Foods recalls US nuggets after metal pieces found

Tyson Foods has taken dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets off the shelves in nine US states. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/wFxdueD via IFTTT

The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

America is using its own money to send weapons to a place it officially doesn't recognise. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/xQsFIK3 via IFTTT

Few reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken's diplomatic dash

Over three frantic days, Antony Blinken tried to find middle ground where none exists, for now. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/FuwoU8W via IFTTT

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8mZt102 via IFTTT

Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election

A year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/VaHZNWr via IFTTT

Taylor Swift’s 1989 re-recording scores record-breaking UK chart debut

A re-recorded version of Swift’s 2014 pop opus more than doubles the first-week sales of the original. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/yqPCZrY via IFTTT

Matthew Perry Foundation set up in late Friends star's name to help addicts

A fund "driven by his passion for making a difference" is set up in the late Friends star's name. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/zHAaep9 via IFTTT

Senators lash out at Tuberville over military freeze

Senator Thomas Tuberville’s freeze of military promotions over an abortion policy caused a five-hour clash. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/COUKT2I via IFTTT

What has changed for voters since the 2020 election?

The 2024 US general election is a year out and it's looking like it might be, once again, Biden versus Trump. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/8Fc3hJb via IFTTT

Donald Trump's sons defiant in New York fraud trial

Eric and Donald Jr have tried to distance themselves from the Trump Organization's financial documents. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/iYz09CZ via IFTTT

House returns to work and may vote to expel George Santos

The chamber, at a standstill for most of October, also faces a daunting legislative to-do list. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/PDT8ORA via IFTTT

Families in Lewiston work to return to 'normal' in the wake of mass shooting

A week after the mass shooting, locals embrace Halloween celebrations to restore a sense of normalcy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/SBiep2y via IFTTT

Suspect held over threats to Cornell Jewish students

Comments posted online had threatened to shoot Jewish students a the prestigious university. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/dGeRqPM via IFTTT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Sexual Harassment Investigation of Arcadia University in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced the resolution of a sexual harassment investigation of Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. OCR determined that the university violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), when it failed to investigate possible sexual harassment by a university professor despite the university repeatedly receiving reports over several years from students and faculty that the professor harassed students. from ED News https://ift.tt/2xYaCSW via IFTTT

TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf venture and what you need to know

An indoor "high-tech golf league" - launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and backed by Stephen Curry and the Williams sisters - starts on 9 January. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/Ng3Q7xf via IFTTT