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US infant dies from fentanyl under nursery nap mat

Discovery of Fentanyl in New York City Nursery Tragic Death and Hospitalization of Infants Indictments on Drug Conspiracy and Murder Charges A kilogram of fentanyl was discovered under a nap mat in a New York City nursery where one infant died and three others were hospitalized, according to police. On Friday, Nicholas Dominici,...

Biden says car workers deserve ‘fair share’ during UAW strike.

President Biden Supports Striking Auto Workers in Pay Dispute Three Major Automakers Face First Simultaneous Strike in Union History Labor Dispute Over Pay Raises and Demands Threatens Auto Industry US President Joe Biden has sided with striking employees in a pay dispute with three of the nation's largest automakers. On Friday, nearly 13,000...

Biden is disappointed that Xi will miss the G20 summit.

Biden Expresses Disappointment Over Xi's G20 Absence Chinese Delegation Led by Li Qiang to Attend G20 Summit US-China Relations Remain Fraught Amid Ongoing Disputes US President Joe Biden has said he is "disappointed" that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping intends to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India. Mr. Biden told reporters on...

Minnesota jail resolves 100 detainees who refused to return to cells.

Negotiation Team Responds to Prisoner Situation Resolution of Prisoner Protest Issues of Concern and Background on the Facility According to the state's Department of Corrections, members of a crisis negotiation team were present at the facility just south of Stillwater. The case of 100 prisoners who refused to return to their cells in...

Georgia election fraud: Trump denies guilt.

Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Election Fraud Case Waiver of Right to Appear in Court Charges and Legal Proceedings Former US President Donald Trump has pled not guilty to Georgia election fraud and waived his court appearance next week. Mr. Trump is one of 19 charged with conspiring to overturn a US...

The US gives Taiwan its first weaponry under foreign aid.

US Approves First Direct Military Aid to Taiwan Enraging China and Reaffirming US Support Congressional Approval Expected for Taiwan's Defense Assistance The administration of US President Joe Biden has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under a program aimed at foreign governments, officials said on Wednesday, as...

8 US marines hospitalised after catastrophic Australia crash

Tragic Military Aircraft Crash in Northern Australia Hospitalized Marines and Ongoing Recovery Efforts History of Osprey Aircraft Incidents Authorities reported that eight US marines were hospitalized on Monday, with one in intensive care, after a military aircraft crash in northern Australia claimed the lives of three of their compatriots. On Sunday morning, during...

Two die as helicopter hits Florida apartment block

Fatal Helicopter Crash in Florida Apartment Complex Details of the Crash and Victims Investigation and Response Following the Accident Flames coming from the helicopter's midsection, followed by a long plume of smoke, are seen in footage of the collision posted online. Two individuals were killed when a helicopter crashed into a Florida apartment...

Trump capitalises on historic Georgia mugshot

Donald Trump's Historic Mugshot Reactions and Speculations Surrounding the Mugshot Political Implications of the Photograph The photograph of Donald Trump scowling defiantly into the camera in the Fulton County Sheriff's office will be etched into the annals of history. The first mugshot of a former US president was taken following his fourth arrest...

Flooding caused by Storm Hilary isolates Palm Springs, California.

Tropical Storm Hilary Hits Southern California Flooding and Rescues in Palm Springs Impact and Aftermath of the Storm After dumping a year's worth of rain, Hilary, the first tropical storm to strike southern California in 84 years, isolated the desert metropolis of Palm Springs. Monday, major routes into and out of Palm Springs...

Wildfires in British Columbia force 30,000 homes to evacuate.

Wildfires Ravage British Columbia, Forcing Massive Evacuations Kelowna Restricted Due to Smoke; Homes in West Kelowna Destroyed Yellowknife Evacuated as Massive Fire Approaches Capital In the Canadian province of British Columbia, nearly 400 wildfires have prompted the evacuation of approximately 30,000 homes. Overnight, two massive flames in the Shuswap region merged, destroying residential...

Hurricane Hilary weakens but still devastating – US

Hurricane Hilary Weakens But Still Poses Life-Threatening Inundation Impacts of Hilary: Casualty and Precautions Rare Tropical Cyclone Threatens Southern California US meteorologists warn that even though Hurricane Hilary has weakened as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico and California. It could still cause "life-threatening" inundation. With winds of 85 miles per hour...

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Early 2024 energy bills will climb, projection indicates.

Ofgem raises energy price limit. Energy costs to fluctuate in 2024. Transition to sustainable energy needed. In January, the energy regulator Ofgem will increase its price limit for the average annual household energy bills to £1,898, marking a £64 rise, as per research firm Cornwall Insight. A commonly accepted forecast predicted that energy...

UAW strike: Car workers increase, clouding US economy

UAW strike affects US economy. Demands for higher pay. Automakers face challenges. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is expanding its strike against some of America's largest automobile manufacturers, extending the dispute over pay and benefits into its third week. Ford and General Motors union leader Shawn Fain said 7,000 more workers will...

Millions advised to book flu jab online for NHS relief.

Millions encouraged to book online flu jabs. Accelerated vaccination due to new Covid variant. Eligibility and booking options available. Starting Monday, millions will be urged to book flu vaccinations online, aiming to ease the strain on the NHS this winter. In response to the new Covid variant, NHS officials sped up the vaccination...

Texas couple arrested for selling illegal exotic cat cubs.

Texan couple arrested for selling endangered animals. Illegal sale of jaguar and margay. Face federal prison and fines. Rafael Gutierrez-Galvan, 29, and Deyanira Garza, 28, may face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $20,000 fine if convicted of attempting to sell the endangered jaguar and margay. Texas...