Hart drops appeal in District 2 election
Hart drops appeal in District 2 election
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Miami HeraldCuba’s budding civil society asks to be heard as island prepares for historic congress
Hundreds of young artists protest on a sidewalk outside the white mansion housing Cuba’s Ministry of Culture in Havana’s once aristocratic Vedado neighborhood. Famous musicians long aligned with the communist government poke a finger at the revolution with a song that mocks a slogan penned by Fidel Castro. Rights activists march through the streets demanding greater protections for animals.
- The Independent
‘It lasted half a Scaramucci’: Fox News’ much-mocked new ‘comedy show’ Gutfeld! replaced by news
‘Gutfeld! will be back tomorrow,’ news anchor Shannon Bream abruptly announced on Tuesday, just as the comedy show was supposed to begin
- The Independent
Biden expels Russian diplomats and announces new sanctions in retaliation for hacking
Sanctions follow allegations of election interference and a hacking campaign
- Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?
Negotiations to bring the United States back into a landmark nuclear deal with Iran resumed Thursday in Vienna amid signs of progress — but also under the shadow of an attack this week on Iran's main nuclear facility. After more than two hours of talks characterized by Russia's delegate as generally positive, issues were turned back over to two working groups for continued discussion and refinement. In 2015, Iran signed an agreement with the U.S., Russia, China, Germany, France and Britain that was intended to set limits on Tehran's nuclear program in order to block it from building a nuclear weapon — something it insists it doesn't want to do.
- The Independent
Russian intelligence agent linked to Trump campaign among Kremlin figures sanctioned by Biden
A Russian intelligence agent accused of attempting to undermine US election integrity and sow disinformation was among Kremlin-linked figures targeted in Russian sanctions announced on Thursday. Federal authorities alleged that Konstantin Kilimnik "provided the Russian Intelligence Services with sensitive information on polling and campaign strategy" for former president Donald Trump in 2016. The allegations connect to findings from Robert Mueller's investigation and congressional investigations that assessed Mr Kilimnik was fed information by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.
- 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
Democrats to unveil bill adding four new justices to the Supreme Court
The bill aims to expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to 13
- The State
‘Send them to beaver heaven’: Horry County considers ‘open season’ on beavers to save money
Horry County leaders say beavers cause significant flooding and create costly damage. Here’s a plan that might help.
- Miami Herald
Use the summer to prep kids for a return to schooling and socialization
The past 14 months have been a dangerous whirlwind for parents and their children. Some children excelled during the quarantine, while others struggled mightily. But however they experienced COVID-19 life, they will all face a new set of obstacles as they prepare to resume their previous lives, or whatever the new version of “normal” will look like. Whenever parents decide their children are ready to get back out in the real world, there is some prep work they need to do beforehand to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.
- 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
- BBC
Washington seeks to expose Russian intelligence activity
The US has published a vast trove of amount of information about Russian intelligence activities.
- BBC
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
The US is to pull its forces out of Afghanistan by September - how much has it spent on the war?
- The State
Why Adam Sandler is following 24-year-old golf star at Hilton Head’s RBC Heritage
Will Zalatoris finished 2nd by one stroke at last week’s Masters.
- The Independent
America facing vaccine passport ‘mess’, experts warn
‘I think it’s going to be a tidal wave that’s going to be very difficult to stop’
- USA TODAY
Antony Blinken makes surprise stop in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal
Blinken seeks to assure senior Afghan politicians the U.S. remains committed to the country despite a plan to withdraw troops by Sept. 11.
- Associated Press
Jets rally to beat Senators 3-2 for 4th win in 5 games
Mathieu Perreault and Trevor Lewis scored third-period goals and the Winnipeg Jets rallied for a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Mark Scheifele also scored for Winnipeg (26-14-3), which earned its fourth win in five games and avenged a 4-2 loss to Ottawa on Monday night. “I think it starts with leadership, those guys get everyone going,” Lewis said.
- LA Times
Amazon teases haunting trailer for Barry Jenkins' take on 'The Underground Railroad'
"Moonlight" filmmaker Barry Jenkins helms a new Amazon series based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Underground Railroad."
- Architectural Digest
More Inside Australian Phenomenon Troye Sivan’s Soulful Melbourne Home
Sivan worked with Flack Studios to transform the space while preserving the essence of its Victorian-era origins Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest
- Business Insider
US set to sanction a dozen Russian individuals, 24 entities for influencing the 2020 election, SolarWinds hack
The US government may soon announce sanctions on Russian intelligence officials and companies, and expel diplomats from the country.
- Business Insider
Top GOP hawks come out in full force against an Afghanistan withdrawal by September 11
Sen. Lindsey Graham called the move "dumber than dirt," saying Biden was "paving the way for another 9/11."