Boat upholstery company making waves by also producing PPE equipment
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- The Independent
Pro-Trump lawyer and conspiracy theorist Lin Wood clashes with Republicans at GOP meeting: ‘You’re a liar and a manipulator’
‘The Senate race was a rigged election – wake up and see it,’ attorney says during gathering
- Raleigh News and Observer
Northgate Mall in Durham will soon be torn down. Here’s how you can get a piece of it.
Food court signs? Check. Mall holiday decorations? Those are here, too. Everything at Northgate Mall is up for auction.
- Reuters
'Time to end the forever war': Biden to begin U.S. Afghanistan exit on May 1
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he will begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan on May 1 to end America's longest war, rejecting calls for U.S. forces to stay to ensure a peaceful resolution to that nation's grinding internal conflict. In a White House speech, Biden acknowledged that U.S. objectives in Afghanistan had become "increasingly unclear" over the past decade.
- The Independent
Boy, 12, dies after doing TikTok blackout challenge
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- The Independent
Before and after photos show Caribbean island completely covered in volcanic ash
The La Soufriere volcano has erupted multiple times since Friday, and the damage to St Vincent is shocking
- The Independent
Pelosi says she would have ‘battled’ capitol rioters with stilettos: ‘I’m a street fighter’
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- The Independent
Michigan GOP leader said he got Covid after being forced to attend party event he called a ‘den of virus’
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- BBC
What's behind the China-Taiwan divide?
China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, but many Taiwanese people want a separate nation.
- The Independent
Biden picks up toy of slain Capitol officer’s daughter during emotional memorial service
During a memorial service at the US Capitol Rotunda for Officer William Evans, President Joe Biden picked up a toy dropped by the officer’s daughter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told his family that while “no words are adequate” to address their loss, “we hope it’s a comfort to you that so many now know about your dad and know he’s a hero”. “And that the President of the United States is picking up one of your distractions.” Officer Evans was killed outside the Capitol on 2 April after a driver struck two officers before slamming into a security barrier outside the Capitol, then exited the car with a knife, according to police.
- The Independent
‘Congress itself is the target’: Capitol police overlooked intel and were ordered to hold back during riot, report finds
Days before attack, law enforcement officials were warned Stop the Steal campaign could attract ‘white supremacists, militia members’ and other violent groups
- The Independent
Biden’s civil rights nominee has to explain to GOP senator that article she wrote was satire
Kristen Clarke would be first Black woman to lead crucial Justice Department division amid rise in white supremacist violence and threats to voting rights
- The Independent
Police officer who shot Jacob Blake, sparking protests in Kenosha, has returned to duty
Rusten Sheskey will not face any discipline for the shooting of Black man that sparked 2020 Kenosha riots
- Associated Press
China's March exports rise 30.6% as global demand revives
China’s exports rose 30.6% over a year ago in March as global consumer demand strengthened and traders watched for signs of what President Joe Biden might do about reviving tariff war talks with Beijing. China's exporters have benefited from the relatively early reopening of its economy while some other governments are re-imposing anti-virus curbs that limit business and trade. “While global shipping delays pose a near-term challenge, the strong global economic recovery that we expect this year should support China’s export outlook.”
- The State
Why a move to May, Kiawah’s Ocean Course and fans have PGA Championship organizers giddy
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- The Independent
Britain will ‘drawdown’ troops from Afghanistan after Biden confirms pullout by 9/11 anniversary
456 British troops were killed in Afghanistan before UK combat operations ended in 2014
- Idaho Statesman
New Boise State strength coach brings high-tech approach to building a football player
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- USA TODAY
The famous Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is finally on sale for Sephora Beauty Insiders
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- The Independent
Daunte Wright shooting: Kim Potter’s mugshot released as ex-police officer faces manslaughter charges
Kim Potter, the white police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop on Sunday has been charged with manslaughter. A GoFundMe campaign for a memorial fund for Mr Wright has raised over half a million dollars towards covering funeral and providing support for his family. Minneapolis faced its third night of civil unrest on Tuesday after the killing, which occurred in the suburb of Brooklyn Center.Tensions are already high amid the trial of Derek Chauvin, the white former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, last May.
- Business Insider
Apple's next event will take place on April 20
Apple will hold its first major event of 2021 on April 20, where it's expected to unveil new iPad models.