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The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
- The Independent
Lincoln Project’s new nickname for Ted Cruz goes viral
‘Fat Wolverine’ trends on Twitter after Texas senator blasts liberal Democrats for proposing to expand Supreme Court
- The Independent
Efren Medina: 20-year-old Georgia firefighter dies during first shift
‘Efren was a wonderful brother, son, husband and friend to all,’ says friend on fundraiser page
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls AOC a ‘scared little girl’ as she badgers her to debate Green New Deal
Controversial Republican says New York progressive ‘doesn’t know anything about the economy or economics’
- The Independent
Self-described ‘Christian Republican’ mocked for criticising Disney World as too ‘woke’
‘I’m sorry the park about cartoons for children is too soft around the edges for you,’ says one social media user
- The Independent
Donald Trump says LeBron James is ‘racist’ and dividing the United States
NBA star says he deleted Ma’Khia Bryant tweet because it was ‘being used to create more hate’
- The Independent
‘God-awful blast’ that rocked towns for miles around was caused by explosion at gender reveal party
Investigating ongoing after residents complain of minor damages
- The Independent
Sotomayor gives blistering dissent to Trump SCOTUS appointees who find juvenile not worthy of parole
Justice calls ruling ‘an abrupt break from precedent’
- The Independent
What happened to the other officers arrested over George Floyd death?
Three former police officers who responded to George Floyd call now face trial in August
- The Independent
Facing bankruptcy, NRA launches low-energy $2 million ad campaign against Biden
After another spate of mass shootings in America, Democrats are attempting to tighten gun-control measures
- The Independent
Swipe alt-right: Capitol riot suspect arrested after bragging about it on dating app Bumble
‘We are not a match,’ woman replies to Robert Chapman
- The Independent
Police identify Mojave desert murder victims from 1980 cold case and link deaths to man in prison for other killings
Woman’s search for biological parents leads police to identify victims
- The Independent
Woman learns she was charged with a felony for failing to return ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ VHS two decades ago
‘I have never watched that show in my entire life, just not my cup of tea,’ says former state resident
- The Independent
Biden appears to be only world leader to wear a mask at virtual climate summit
Leaders who could be seen without masks included Putin, Merkel, Erdogan, and EU bigwigs von der Leyen and Michel
- The Independent
South Korean president calls Trump failure who ‘beat around the bush’ on North Korea
If tensions between the United States and China intensify, North Korea can take advantage of it and capitalise on it’, says Moon Jae-in
- The Independent
Sean Hannity buys $5 million townhouse next to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
The Fox News host now owns a Palm Beach townhouse less than three miles away from Mr Trump’s estate
- The Independent
US scraps Trump-era proposal allowing homeless shelters to discriminate against transgender people
Move will ‘literally save lives’, civil rights group director says
- Reuters
Japan PM Suga plans fresh emergency curbs amid surge in COVID cases
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese government plans to declare a state of emergency for the third time for Tokyo and three other prefectures following a resurgence of new COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday. Suga told reporters the government will formally declare the state of emergency after a meeting with experts to be held on Friday, when asked when the decision will be made. While Suga did not specify the length of the state of emergency, public broadcaster NHK said the government is considering imposing the curbs from April 25 to May 11.
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Judy Greer isn't surprised that '13 Going on 30' is still fun, flirty, and thriving 17 years later
In honor of the film's anniversary, Greer spoke with Insider about her friendship with costar Jennifer Garner and her favorite on-set memories.
- BBC
Covid 'hate crimes' against Asian Americans on rise
Covid-related attacks directed at Asian Americans have escalated in the US - here's what's happening.