Henry Cuellar, Texas Representative, and His Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges
Mr. Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting bribes from a bank in Mexico City and from an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan. He has maintained they are innocent.
Suspects arrested over Sikh activist's murder in Canada - reports
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
War in Gaza, US campus protests, missile strikes in Kharkiv and floods in Kenya: the last seven days as captured by the worlds leading photojournalists Warning: this gallery contains images that some readers may find distressing Continue reading...
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Luton v Everton: Premier League live
Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Kenilworth Road Have any thoughts? Send them to Simon via email Tom Lockyer has a chat. He looks very chirpy and relaxed, and says I want to be a bit more involved now, if I can help the lads in any sort of way. Also: Its a massive game, isnt it? Lets not shy away from it tonight. The gaffers just done his talk. Hed probably have taken this position at the start of the season, coming into it. I hope the fans think like that as well. Everton are safe now and were hoping theyre going to be on the beach. The only thing we can hope for is maybe itll mean more for us today well run faster, well fight harder. But with a Sean Dyche team thats a given for them. Continue reading...
Brazil: 37 killed and dozens missing in worst floods in 80 years
More than 23,000 people forced to leave homes after heavy rains in southern Rio Grande do Sul prompt record-breaking floods Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 37 people, with another 74 still missing, as record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes. It was the fourth such environmental disaster in a year, following floods in July, September and November that killed 75 people in total. Continue reading...
Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram yesterday
Gas stoves increase nitrogen dioxide exposure above WHO standards study
Science Advances report also finds people of color and low-income residents in US disproportionately affected Using a gas stove increases nitrogen dioxide exposure to levels that exceed public health recommendations, a new study shows. The report , published Friday in Science Advances, found that people of color and low-income residents in the US were disproportionately affected. Indoor gas and propane appliances raise average concentrations of the harmful pollutant, also known as NO2, to 75% of the World Health Organizations standard for indoor and outdoor exposure. Continue reading...
ICC Slams Threats Over Israel Arrest Warrants, Erdogan Says Halted Trade To Force Gaza Ceasefire
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said it would not budge to threats of retaliation as it investigates possible war crimes by Israel or Palestinian groups in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel has reportedly been lobbying the US to put pressure on the UN tribunal over possible arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen announced to expand their Red Sea attacks on Israeli-linked shipping to the Mediterranean in the fourth phase of escalation against the country. 00:00 - INTRODUCTION02:47 - IDF SIMULATES VARIOUS BATTLE SCENARIOS WITH HEZBOLLAH03:29: HOUTHIS VOW ATTACKS IN MEDITERRANEAN, WARN ISRAEL ON RAFAH OF
Saifuddin, Tanzid make their cases in first T20I
Bangladesh were keeping an eye on two players who would have key roles in bolstering the World Cup squad. Mohammad Saifuddins three wickets and Tanzid Hasans debut fifty against Zimbabwe during the eight-wicket win in the first T20I in Chattogram on Friday would reassure the team management ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
Video of suns surface shows solar rain, eruptions and coronal moss
Ethereal scenes of flowing super-heated material may help explain why atmosphere is hotter than surface The suns otherworldly landscape, including coronal moss, solar rain and 6,000-mile-tall spires of gas, is revealed in footage from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The observations, beamed back by the European Space Agency probe, reveal feathery, hair-like structures made of plasma and also capture eruptions and showers of relatively cooler material falling to the surface. Continue reading...
A Gaza Doctor Has Died in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Groups Say
Israel has not offered an explanation for the death of Dr. Adnan Ahmad Albursh, chief of orthopedics at Al-Shifa hospital, four months after he was first detained.
Canada arrests suspects behind killing of Khalistan separatist Nijjar: Media report
Canadian police on Friday arrested members of an alleged hit squad that they believe was ordered by the Indian government to kill Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Vancouver last year, according to local media reports. Canadian broadcaster CBC said the three men are facing first-degree murder and conspiracy charges. They are accused of being shooters, drivers and spotters on the day Nijjar was killed, in an incident that ignited a high-profile diplomatic spat between Ottawa and New Delhi. The ties between India and Canada have remained strained ever since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the potential involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar in September last year. India has dismissed Trudeau's charges as absurd and motivated. Quoting sources close to the investigation, the CBC reported that the police are actively investigating possible links to three additional murders in Canada, including the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in Edmonton. Members of the hit squad are alleged to have played different roles as shooters, drivers and spotters on the day Nijjar was killed at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, according to the sources. The men were arrested Friday during police operations in at least two provinces, the report said. Sources said investigators identified the alleged hit squad members in Canada some months ago and have been keeping them under tight surveillance. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are expected to announce the arrests and share some details of their investigation later Friday, CTV News reported, quoting a senior government source. Nijjar, a 45-year-old Canadian citizen, was shot dead on June 18, shortly after evening prayers at his Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey. India had on Thursday rejected fresh comments by Prime Minister Trudeau on the killing of Nijjar and said the remarks once again illustrated the political space given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence. Trudeau addressed a Khalsa Day event in Toronto on Sunday that was attended by some pro-Khalistan supporters. On the sidelines of the event, he told the media that the killing of Nijjar in British Columbia in June last year created a problem and that he cannot ignore it, in apparent reference to his earlier allegations of involvement of Indian agents in the assassination. PM Trudeau has made such remarks earlier as well. His remarks illustrate once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi at his weekly media briefing. This not only impacts India-Canada relations but also encourages a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens, he said when asked about Trudeau's remarks. India on Monday also summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner and lodged a strong protest with him over the raising of pro-'Khalistan' slogans at the event in the presence of Trudeau and several other leaders. Nijjar was a Khalistani separatist and he was wanted in India on various terror charges. It is a problem in our relations with India because we cannot ignore that, Trudeau said on the killing of Nijjar. Days after Trudeau's allegations, India asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity. Subsequently, Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and their family members from India. India has been asserting that its core issue with Canada remained that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country. Following Trudeau's allegations last year, India temporarily suspended issuance of visas to Canadian citizens. The visa services were resumed several weeks later.
Samsung leads globally in Q1 2024 smartphone market; Xiaomi wins big [details]
The global smartphone market grew by 6% year-on-year to reach 296.9 million unit shipments in the first quarter of 2024 and Samsung managed to secure a 20% shipment share.
Lightning fatalities on the rise
Bangladesh has been witnessing a rise in casualties from lightning mainly due to drastic shifts in weather patterns.
Rafah incursion could be a slaughter of civilians
An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians at risk and be a huge blow to the aid operations of the entire enclave, the UN humanitarian office said yesterday, as the World Health Organization announced contingency plans for an incursion.
Women MPs in reserved seats: How empowered are they really?
Fifty-two years ago, a provision was included in the constitution to reserve seats for women in parliament for a greater representation of women in the legislative body.
All secondary edn institutions to stay shut in 25 dists today
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions in Dhaka and 24 other districts will remain closed today due to the ongoing heatwave.
Pro-Palestinian Protests: 2,200 arrested on college campuses across the US
Police have arrested nearly 2,200 people during pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, sometimes using riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings.
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhakas kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
Press Freedom: Bangladesh drops two notches on global index
Bangladesh has slipped two notches on the World Press Freedom Index 2024, published yesterday by Reporters Without Borders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
3 injured as trains collide in Joydebpur
At least three people, including a loco master, were injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train at Joydebpur Junction Railway Station in Gazipur yesterday.
For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines
A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila described a temporary special arrangement supposedly agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
New Map On Nepal's 100 Rupee Note To Have Indian Areas, Including Kalapani
Nepal on Friday announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note with a map that shows the controversial territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, already termed as artificial enlargement and untenable by India.
Black Panther actor as Batman? Here's the truth about Winston Duke playing the Caped Crusader
Black Panther actor Winston Duke has grabbed eyeballs as he expressed interest in being Batman as the slot is now empty in the DC universe, according to recent reports.
Labour celebrates victories but loses ground in urban and heavily Muslim areas
Party did better in places it had lost since 2016 but one commentator called it progress at a price Labour was celebrating a string of election successes on Friday in a set of results that party officials said showed it heading for victory in the upcoming general election. Beneath the euphoria of wins in places such as Blackpool, Hartlepool and Thurrock, however, lay a nervousness about the partys performance in urban areas, with campaigners warning it had lost ground in both London and Birmingham. Continue reading...
Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy
Its the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease.
Jewish students grapple with how to respond on campus to pro-Palestinian protests
Conservatives crushed by worst local election result in years
Spread of Tory losses leads former minister to say theres no such thing as a safe seat any more Local and mayoral election results live updates The Conservatives are facing one of their worst local election results in 40 years under Rishi Sunak, with striking Labour gains across the country in key battlegrounds they need to secure victory at the general election. The spread of the Conservative losses led one former minister to claim there was no such thing really as a safe Tory seat any more, but the prime minister appeared committed to cling on until polling day, with rebels in his own party lacking the support to oust him. Continue reading...
Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS and family for saving his life
Henry De Los Rios Polania said on social media from his hospital bed that he had a long journey ahead to recover A man injured in the sword attack in east London has thanked the emergency services and his family for saving his life as he recovers in hospital. Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, was stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning. He was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a hero for protecting his family from the assailant. Continue reading...
Teen stabbed to death in Sylhet
A teenage boy was stabbed to death by miscreants in Sylhet citys Chalibandar area this afternoon
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Ipswichs pulse beats faster on verge of ending Premier League exile | Nick Ames
Kieran McKenna has transformed Tractor Boys from a third-tier team into one that has upset clubs with far greater resources In Ipswich the businesses are decking their premises in blue and white while passers-by wish the hoursaway. Banners, flags, good-luck messages and the nervous thrill of an underlying hubbub: there is only one topic of conversation in the shops andcafes of the modest, compact town centre. Football has always sat at the heart of this proud, oftenunderstated community: itcomes alive beyond recognition when things are going well. Therehas been little to sustain it in the past two decades but now its pulse is beating faster than at any point in memory. If Ipswich Town secure a point or more against Huddersfield on Saturday lunchtime, their return to the Premier League will be confirmed. It is a prize that many in these parts, during darker moments, had given up hope of grasping again. They can earn it in front of a packed house at Portman Road, which remains one of English footballs most distinctive venues and has hit fever pitch over the past year. The continuation of a stunning seasons form would mean it is hosting some of the best players in the world a few months from now. Continue reading...
Sakal Ban was impromptu, took less time: Heeramandi choreographer Vijayshree Chaudhary [Exclusive]
In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, India, the effervescent choreographer spoke about her working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, her journey while filming Heeramandi, celebs she would love to choreograph and more. Vijayshree Chaudhary is a disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj.
Canada Probe Finds Evidence Of Foreign Interference In Polls
An official probe found evidence of foreign interference in Canada's last two federal elections but the results of the votes were not affected and the electoral system was robust, according to initial findings released on Friday.
It really isnt good enough: crime novel of the year award criticised for entirely white longlist
Authors including Dreda Say Mitchell, Harriet Tyce and Sarah Pinborough have expressed disapproval of the Theakston Old Peculier award the UKs most prestigious crime-writing prize The Theakston Old Peculier crime novel of the year has faced criticism after its 2024 longlist did not feature a single book by an author of colour. The UK and Irelands most prestigious prize for crime fiction is awarded to the best crime novel published each year in paperback. The winner is voted for jointly by the awards academy and the public, and is presented each year at the Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival in Harrogate. The longlist is selected by the academy from all the titles submitted by publishers. This years longlist comprised 18 books, none of which is by an author of colour. Continue reading...
Those BNP leaders taking part in UZ polls are 'misguided': Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today criticised their party leaders for participating in the upcoming Upazila Parishad polls against the party's decisions
One Piece Chapter 1114 release date: Is manga heading for long break?
Anime series One Piece Manga Chapter 1114's release has been delayed due to the Golden Week in Japan. The readers can expect a short hiatus before the release of Chapter 1115 too.
Our hitchhiking memories show the depths of human kindness | Letters
Readers were inspired by Hilary Bradts experiences and recall their own As I recuperated from surgery, myspirits were much lifted by the memories evoked by Hilary Bradtsarticle ( Confessions of an 82-year-old hitchhiker, 27April ). As a hitchhiker in the 1960s and early 70s, I, like Bradt, experienced wholly positive interactions with those willing to offer a lift: interesting conversations over the course of a few miles, company over a shared meal in otherwise soulless service stations, occasional overnight hospitality with the drivers family, and even offers to set up my first lift of the next day with a friend of a friend who was heading in my direction. Continue reading...
Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways
While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year.
AL Parliamentary Nomination Board meets tomorrow
A meeting of the ruling Awami League Parliamentary Nomination Board will be held tomorrow at the Prime Minister's official residence Gono Bhaban in Dhaka
Spain Scraps National Bullfighting Award In Cultural Shift, Sparks Debate
Spain's left-wing government said on Friday it would scrap a national prize for bullfighting, a move which angered supporters of the controversial spectacle but was welcomed by animal rights groups.
According to Canadian media, Canadian police have detained members of a purported hit squad that they believe the Indian government assigned to kill Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Why UAE, Saudi Arabia are witnessing unprecedented rainfall and floods
Why UAE Saudi Arabia are witnessing unprecedented rainfall and floods
Canada Arrests Suspects In Khalistani Terrorist Nijjar's Killing: Report
Canadian police have made arrests linked to the case of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation said on Friday.
Police Arrest 30 During Portland State University Library Raid and Ongoing Protest | U.S News | G18V
Police Arrest 30 During Portland State University Library Raid and Ongoing Protest | U.S News | N18VPolice cleared Portland State Universitys Branford Price Millar library this morning, three days after students and other activists broke in and began occupying the building, and six days since demonstrators erected tents on the universitys park lawns.The ongoing occupation-style protest at PSUs library mirrored the scene at university campuses across the US in recent weeks, as students and allies urge a cease-fire in Gaza and push for their colleges to divest from companies with ties to Israel.
Movies, new album, shows to watch this weekend
The first weekend of May is power packed with thrillers, new album releases and also a treat for those interested in comics as we observe the Free Comic Book Day. It is also the Star Wars day.
Russia Destroys Western Supplied Weapons In Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry released a drone video showing a strike on a German-supplied IRIS-T anti-aircraft system in Ukraine.The system was discovered at a remote location near the village of Ostroverkhova, the Defense Ministry said, apparently referring to a settlement in Ukraines Kharkiv Region.The components of the system, identified as a command-and-control vehicle and a launcher, were covered with a masknet, drone footage shows.
Geopolitical tensions and Covid crisis: Noel Quinns five years at HSBCs helm
CEO is making a surprise exit after successfully slimming down the global bank and winning over its tough chair HSBCs chief executive, Noel Quinn, is seen by many as ending his five-year tenure on a high note. The 62-year-old stunned the banking world this week by saying he planned to retire after an intense five years in the role to get a better work-life balance . Quinn has slimmed down a sprawling global bank, paid out $19bn (15bn) to shareholders last year and successfully staved off calls to break up the lender. Continue reading...
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 release date revealed - Know the episode schedule and plot
The premiere date for the second season of Criminal Minds: Evolution has been unveiled. Launching in late 2022, the Criminal Minds revival revisited the BAU to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced serial killers and prompted them to alter their tactics.
Ex-West Lafayette police officer ordered to appear at his initial hearing on May 17
The alleged hit squad members were identified by Canadian authorities some months ago and investigators have been keeping them under tight surveillance, CBC sources said
Canada police make arrests in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing: Report
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Canadian police detain alleged assassins of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Prime minister said there were credible allegations that India was behind the killing, leading to chilled relations between countries Canadian police have detained members of an alleged hit team for their role in the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar , the first arrests in a high-profile killing which officials believe was masterminded by India. The arrest, first reported by CBC News, comes nearly a year after the prominent activist was killed in the parking lot of his gurdwara in the city of Surrey, British Columbia. Continue reading...
These were intensely domestic polls. But it was foreign affairs that caused Sir Keir Starmer trouble The results from local elections across England suggestthat the Tories are on course to lose power toLabour when voters elect a new parliament. SirJohnCurtice, the eminent pollster, set the tone by telling the BBC that he was looking at one of the worst, if not the worst, Conservative performances in local government elections for the last 40 years. The fault ultimately lies with Rishi Sunak , the prime minister. He conceded that the results were disappointing. That seemed an understatement whenthe Tories were losing half the council seats they were trying to defend. Voters have stopped listening to the Conservatives. The public is fed up with rising bills that the government did not do enough to insulate them from. The shabby state of the public realm is offensive to most people. Mr Sunak might point to the re-election of Ben Houchen as Tees Valley mayor as proof that Conservatives could defy the odds. But if the swing to Labour was replicated in Tees Valley parliamentary constituencies at a general election, SirKeir Starmer would win them all. Continue reading...
Local elections wipeout appears to be harbinger of doom for Rishi Sunak
With an estimated 25% vote share, Tory performance matches 1995 nadir reached under John Major Local and mayoral election results live updates Results from local elections held across England on Thursday appear to confirm that Rishi Sunaks Conservatives are on their way out of power after 14 years. The party, which brought the world Brexit, has been consistently trailing its main rival, Labour, led by Keir Starmer, by about 20 points in opinion polls. Continue reading...
The Guardian view on Patriarch Kirills religious war in Ukraine: betraying the faith | Editorial
With talk of holy conflict, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church is bringing the institution he heads into disrepute Following the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) celebrates Easter this weekend the most important religious festival of its liturgical year. One priest who will not be leading a service is Dmitry Safronov, a prominent Moscow cleric. In March, Mr Safronov presided over a memorial service at the grave of Alexei Navalny, following the dissidents death in unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony. He was subsequently suspended from the priesthoodfor three years and can no longer preach orwear a cassock. Such is the degraded state of the ROC under the leadership of Patriarch Kirill, the theological cheerleader for Russias blood-soaked campaign to reintegrate Ukraine into Holy Rus. Kirills ever more strident backing of Vladimir Putins illegal war led Pope Francis to warn him against becoming Putins altar boy. But his role in sustaining support for the Kremlins neo-imperial ambitions, and justifying repression at home, is far more senior than that. Continue reading...
Tories find reasons to be cheerful despite election bloodbath
On track to lose 500 council seats, Conservatives point to Labours failure to win control of Harlow council by one seat Local and mayoral election results live updates Some Conservatives had feared that Fridays political bloodbath could have been even worse. As the local election results began to trickle in , Rishi Sunak and his team were arguing there were reasons to be cheerful. It was a remarkable way to confront one of the worst local election performances the Conservatives have ever suffered, which experts said demonstrates that Labour is firmly on track for a parliamentary majority. Continue reading...
How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests
The movement to press for an end to Israels war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices The protesters who seized Columbia Universitys Hamilton Hall on Tuesday swiftly unfurled a banner down the front of the storied building with just one word: intifada. Other students among the pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the heart of the New York campus were sceptical about invoking the Arabic call for an uprising because it has been so widely used by pro-Israeli groups to discredit their cause as support for terrorism and therefore antisemitic. Continue reading...
How Putins gas empire crumbled
UK Conservatives have faced their worst defeat in the local council elections whose results are still being declared. Analysts suggest an early general election could be the way forward, according to reports.
Glowing sea creature with 15 tentacles found off Florida coast. Its a new species
A disgrace: Ratcliffe reads riot act after visiting Manchester United facilities
Chief of football operations rails at high degree of untidiness IT department and age-group dressing rooms reflect poorly Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered Manchester Uniteds staff to raise standards after describing the level of untidiness in offices as a disgrace and some dressing rooms as not much better. Ratcliffe, the minority owner who controls Uniteds football policy, made his comments after a two-day tour of Old Trafford and the Carrington training ground. Continue reading...
College Protests Updates: New York Police arrest protesters from encampment at The New School in Greenwich Village
Georgia PM Accuses US Of Inciting Violence Amid Foreign Agents Bills Protest, Turns Down Invitation
Georgias PM Irakli Kobakhidze has accused the US of enticing violence amid massive protests against the foreign agents bill in the country. He also accused the US of meddling in the countrys affairs and making false statements. He also criticised previous US statements for allegedly inciting violence by foreign-funded actors and supporting unsuccessful evolutionary processes. Meanwhile, the Georgian foreign ministry said that Kobakhidze has denied an invitation from Washington to visit to the US. Watch the video to find out about the controversial foreign agent bill in Georgia.
Wife of Doctor Who Drove Tesla Off Cliff Asks Court to Spare Him Prison: 'We Need Him in Our Lives'
Nagaland: Re-scrutiny of answer scripts permitted in any number of subjects, says NBSE
Dimapu: The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) said re-scrutiny of answer scripts in any number of subjects of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2024 is permitted. Issuing instructions pertaining to the board exams on Friday, the NBSE, in a notification, said candidates applying for re-scrutiny can apply online at www.nbsenl.edu.in up to May 15 (revised [] The post Nagaland: Re-scrutiny of answer scripts permitted in any number of subjects, says NBSE appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
UK Expects First Rwanda Deportation Flights To Take Off In Early July
The UK government has told the High Court in London that it expects the first deportation flights to Rwanda to take off between July 1 and July 15, a judge said on Friday.
UK cottage cheese sales boom as social media craze drives demand
Influencers inventive recipes for high-protein dairy product have boosted trade by 40% for one producer If you peered into a UK fridge in the late 1970s, it is more than likely you would have found a pot of cottage cheese tucked between the prawn cocktail and sherry trifle. A popular diet food at the time, demand waned in subsequent decades as the high-protein, low-fat wonder food fell out of fashion. But 50 years on from its heyday, cottage cheese is making a comeback in the UK, and has become an unlikely hit with health-conscious Gen Z. Driven by a wave of social media influencers sharing inventive recipes for the dairy product, which is made from milk curds, UK retailers are reporting significant increases in sales, while producers are struggling to keep up with demand. Its come from absolutely nowhere, said Robert Graham, managing director of Grahams Family Dairy. Since May of last year, when there was a TikTok craze that went on, cottage cheese sales for us are up 40%. The company said the growth in production, the equivalent of an extra 2m kilograms a year, means it is looking at ways to increase output, including an initial growth plan to invest 5m to bolster its production facilities. We are considering new factories because cottage cheese production is almost full, said Graham, whose company supplies big retailers such as Co-op, Morrisons and Aldi. Dairy company Arla is also benefiting from the cottage cheese rush, reporting a double-digit increase in sales in the last three months, while Marks & Spencer experienced a 30% increase compared with last year, and Waitrose reported a 22% year-on-year rise. Continue reading...
Russian Troops Enter Air Base Housing US Military In Niger: US Official
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defence official told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel U.S. forces.
Torrential rains inundate southeastern Texas, causing flooding that has closed schools and roads
Torrential rain in Houston caused closures and highway shutdowns. Over 9 inches fell, leading to flood and evacuation orders. Flash flood warning for San Jacinto River. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued evacuation. Rescuers saved residents.
Manchester City told to fight to the end despite WSL title rivals Chelsea faltering
Four points from final two games would clinch title for City Manager Gareth Taylor warns against complacency Gareth Taylor has played down the impact of Chelseas shock 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Wednesday, which gave his Manchester City side a firm advantage in the Womens Super League title race. Its changed nothing, he inson Fridayisted . Theres been a lot of talk around it but the objective is the same: win the next game. City, who have won one WSL title, in 2016, host Arsenal at the Joie Stadium on Sunday before playing Aston Villa away in their final game. Chelsea, who on Friday announced that Maren Mjelde would leave at the end of the season, welcome relegated Bristol City to Kingsmeadow and play Tottenham away before travelling to Old Trafford to face the team they lost 2-1 to in the FA Cup semi-final last month : Manchester United. Continue reading...
Justice Department expected to announce indictment against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Liberia Moves to Create War Crimes Court, Decades After Civil Wars Ended
Until now, key players had blocked the establishment of a court that could hold them accountable for atrocities like murder, rape and torture.
The leader and his chancellor look like incumbents. That will make voters even more impatient for solutions to Britains ills It was not an opinion poll. These were local elections about local issues. The results tell you only about where we are now, not where we might be come the autumn, or whenever it is that Rishi Sunak finally submits himself to the judgment of the country. You know all the caveats, to which we can add one more: some of the biggest results, namely the mayoral contests in London, Manchester and the West Midlands, wont come until Saturday. And yet, taken together, the votes cast on Thursday form an increasingly clear picture. It is a bleak one for the Conservatives while for Labour it contains both cheer and a perhaps unexpected warning. Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
Police Charge Into Portland State University, Remove Pro-Palestine Students From Library
Officers entered the Portland State University library on Thursday morning, where demonstrators had barricaded themselves since April 29. Several dozen protesters ran out of the building as a phalanx of officers in riot gear rushed over to arrest them.Police made more arrests later on Thursday night as demonstrators attempted to retake it. A university spokesperson described it as a very fluid situation.The protests across U.S. universities follow the deadly Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip, which killed 1,200 people and saw dozens taken hostage, and an ensuing Israeli offensive that has killed about 34,000, according to Palestinian authorities, and created a humanitarian crisis.
Detained asylum seekers given Home Office booklet saying Rwanda is generally safe
Glossy promotional document handed out to asylum seekers detained under Rishi Sunaks deportation policy Asylum seekers who have been detained under Rishi Sunaks deportation policy are being handed a colourful promotional document entitled Im being relocated to Rwanda. What does it mean to me?. The news comes as the government faces a second legal challenge over the prime ministers 500m policy and it emerged that dozens of asylum seekers are being forcibly taken to detention centres. Continue reading...
Boys detained for zombie-knife killing of teen, 16
Mikey Roynon was stabbed at a house party in Bath where he was celebrating a girl's 16th birthday.
Watch | Campus protests in U.S. | Will it impact presidential elections?
In this episode of Worldview from the US, amid student protests over Israeli bombing on Gaza, we discuss if foreign policy is the key election issue in the worlds most keenly watched Presidential race.
Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case
From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law
Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything
I hate the Rabbit R1 . It's yet another sign that standalone AI gadgets, like the Humane AI Pin , are fundamentally useless devices meant to attract hype and VC funding without benefitting users at all. It's like trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand: Today's AI models are great for parlor tricks, but they're ultimately untrustworthy. How do you create a device around that? The Rabbit R1's big selling point has been its large action model, or LAM, which can supposedly understand what you say and get things done. But really, that's just marketing speak. At the moment, the R1 can barely do anything as an AI assistant. And the few tasks it can actually accomplish, like placing DoorDash orders, are faster and easier to tackle on your phone. You know, the device we already own that can tap into AI features and fast cellular networking. Rabbit R1: design and build I'll admit, the Rabbit R1 looks adorable, but that's mostly down to the design magic of Teenage Engineering, a company that can make a simple tripod look desirable. The R1 is clearly building on the Playdate , another tiny square gadget from Teenage Engineering. Instead of that game handhelds iconic crank, the R1 has a far less satisfying scroll wheel. Its glossy plastic case also feels a lot cheaper and thicker than the Playdate, almost like what you'd expect from a child's toy. Alongside the dull 2.9-inch screen, there's a unique 8-megapixel 360 eye camera, which can rotate either towards you or away from you. It's an interesting way to avoid bundling two separate cameras, so I'll give Rabbit credit for that. But the 360 eye isn't meant for taking photos: Instead, it's all about computer vision. You can ask the R1 to describe what's in front of you, from objects to documents and articles, and wait for an AI-generated summary. While this is something that could be useful for people with visual impairments, those users could do the same with ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot or built-in tools on their phones (which also have vastly superior cameras). Using the Rabbit R1 is an exercise in futility Beyond its looks, the Rabbit R1 is mostly a failure. Once its turned on, you should be able to hit the push to talk button on its side and ask the AI assistant whatever you want: the weather, local traffic or a summary of a recent book. In my testing, though, the R1 would often deliver the weather when I asked for traffic, and sometimes it would hear my request and simply do nothing. The R1 becomes more frustrating the more you use it: Its scroll wheel is the only way to interact with its interface (even though the display is also a touchscreen), and it's simply awkward to use. There's no rhyme or reason for how long you need to scroll to move between menu options. The mere act of selecting things is a pain, since the confirmation button is on the right side of the R1. That button would be far easier to hit somewhere below the scroll wheel or better yet, just let me use the damn touchscreen! Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Oddly, the Rabbit's touchscreen does recognize taps whenever you need to enter text like a Wi-Fi network password. But even that process is annoying, since it involves turning the R1 on its side and typing on a laughably tiny keyboard. Honestly, I felt like I was being punked every time I had to use it. (Cue the obligatory, What is this, a keyboard for ants ?) Third-party apps on the Rabbit R1 The more I used the Rabbit R1, the more I felt like it was purposefully designed to drive me insane. It can play music from Spotify (if you have a paid subscription), but what's the point of doing that with its terrible 2-watt speaker? Are you expected to connect Bluetooth headphones? You can ask the R1 to generate art via Midjourney AI (again, with a paid account), but it often failed to show me the pictures that were created. On the rare occasion they did show up, I couldn't actually do anything with the AI pictures from the R1. I'd have to load up Midjourney's Discord server on my phone or computer to share them around. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget When I asked the R1 to find me an Uber to a local theater, it told me that the Uber service may be slow to load on RabbitOS and isn't available everywhere (uh, thanks?). After 30 seconds of idling, it said the Uber service may be under maintenance, or there may be an issue with my credentials. (I logged out and back into Uber on the Rabbit Hole website, which you use to manage the R1, but the error persisted.) LAM works by operating the Uber web app on the cloud on your behalf, Rabbit representative Ryan Fenwick told me over e-mail when I asked why I couldnt get the Uber service to work. Uber ultimately decides how and whether it serves users, so depending on factors like the location youre booking from, your ride history, etc., it may vary from time to time. Were implementing measures that help to improve the success rate and transparency of ride booking through R1, so over time the experience should improve. At least the Rabbit R1 was able to get me a sandwich. I asked it to find some lunch nearby and it spent an entire minute communing with Postmates and its AI cloud the precise amount of time it would take me to complete a GrubHub order on my phone. The R1 eventually returned with three chaotic choices: Subway, a nearby Henris Bakery and a restaurant five miles away Ive never heard of Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget I opted for Henris (they do make killer sandwiches), and the R1 showed me a whopping six menu items. Its tiny screen could only hold a picture of the item, its name and the price you can't tap into it to get a longer description or customize anything. You can only add items to your cart or remove them. I chose two sandwiches and, to my surprise, the R1 completed the order without ever confirming my payment information or delivery address. It was working entirely off of my DoorDash defaults, and thankfully those were up to date. As soon as the order was placed, my iPhone started lighting up with all sorts of useful information from DoorDash. I received a confirmation from the restaurant, a detailed look at the bill (the R1 apparently added my default 20% tip) and the name of my delivery driver. It took the R1 several minutes before it confirmed the order, and it only occasionally updated me that it was coming closer. My sandwiches eventually arrived, but I was more struck by the many ways things could have gone wrong. This isn't 1999; I'm no longer impressed by simply being able to order food online like I did from Kozmo.com (RIP). But even back then, I was able to get a full look at menus and customize things. The fact that I could look over at my phone and see the DoorDash app being far more useful made me instantly lose faith in the R1. There are other things the R1 can do, like recording and summarizing meetings. But thats also something several apps can do on my phone and computer. The on-demand translation feature seemed to work fine converting English to Spanish and Japanese, but its no better than Google Translate or ChatGPT on my phone. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Whats the point of the Rabbit R1? All of this leads me to ask: What's the point of the Rabbit R1, really? it certainly can't replace your phone, since it can't make calls or send texts. While you can add a SIM card for always-on connectivity, that just makes it more expensive. It'll still be useless on the go, anyway. Perhaps, you could argue, it's a companion device to help avoid being distracted by your phone. But it's so slow and hard to use that I find my smartphone's notification-filled hellscape far more calming. There's nothing zen at all about having yet another device that you have to buy, charge and carry. And if you suffer battery life anxiety, you absolutely should stay away from the Rabbit R1. When I first received it, the R1 would burn through its battery while sitting idle, doing absolutely nothing , for eight hours. The first major RabbitOS update helped considerably, but the R1 still cant last an entire day on a single charge. For a device that has such a tiny screen and offloads its work to the cloud, thats simply inexcusable. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget I suppose you could argue that the $199 Rabbit R1 is a good deal compared to the $699 Humane AI Pin (which also requires a $24 monthly subscription), but thats like saying rabbit droppings dont smell bad compared to dog poop. Technically true! But in the end its all still shit. The Humanes projection screen is at least an interesting twist on mobile UI, and its potentially less cumbersome as a wearable. The Rabbit AI assistant, on the other hand, is basically just a chunkier and dumber phone. Dont buy the R1. Even if Rabbit somehow manages to deliver on some of the promises of its LAM like the ability to train the R1 to handle the variety of tasks I have no faith that itll actually work well. My advice extends to every standalone AI gadget: Just stay away. Your phone is enough. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-review-a-199-ai-toy-that-fails-at-almost-everything-161043050.html?src=rss
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