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ReutersPhilippines' Duterte would send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he was prepared to send his military ships in the South China Sea to "stake a claim" over oil and mineral resources in the disputed part of the strategic waterway. With some critics complaining Duterte had gone soft by refusing to push Beijing to comply with an arbitration ruling, he said the public can be assured he would assert the country's claims to resources like oil and minerals in the South China Sea. Duterte has sought to build an alliance with China and has been reluctant to confront its leadership, having been promised billions of dollars of loans and investments, much of which have yet to materialise, frustrating nationalists.
- Business Insider
Stunning video of the Ingenuity helicopter lifting off, flying, and landing on Mars gave its NASA team 'goosebumps'
Ingenuity's first flight was "flawless" and "absolutely beautiful," the NASA team said. The helicopter could power up again on Thursday.
- The Telegraph
No man-to-man for Prince Charles and Harry as Duke heads back to US
The Duke of Sussex will return to California without having a private meeting with his father, The Telegraph understands. Many family members had hoped the pair would take the opportunity to spend some time together alone, to air their differences face to face. But despite a 10,000-mile round trip, the Duke was either unable, or unwilling, to pin down the Prince of Wales, who is still coming to terms with the death of his father. While the Duke’s travel plans have not been disclosed, he is thought likely to return home to his pregnant wife, the Duchess of Sussex, 39, and their son Archie, who turns two next month, within the next day or two. The lack of any time spent with his father suggests that feelings over his Oprah Winfrey interview are still running high and the fallout remains raw.
- Associated Press
NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA’s experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet. The triumph was hailed as a Wright brothers moment. The mini 4-pound (1.8-kilogram) copter even carried a bit of wing fabric from the Wright Flyer that made similar history at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903.
- INSIDER
Hilary Duff says her 9-year-old son walked in 'right as I was pulling the baby out' during her home birth
Hilary Duff said that it's important to her to have an honest conversation with Luca about women and childbirth so he respects the women in his life.
- Business Insider
Sony admits it made the 'wrong decision' and will now keep storefronts open for classic PlayStation games after fans complained
PlayStation fans were furious that Sony had plans to close the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita digital storefronts. Now, Sony's reversing course.
- Business Insider
The bosses of the Suez Canal say the excavator operator who helped free the Ever Given is getting his overtime pay, plus a bonus
After Insider interviewed Abdullah Abdul-Gawad, whose digger helped free the Ever Given, the Suez Canal Authority said he got his overtime.
- Associated Press
EU warns "spark" could set off escalation at Ukraine borders
The European Union's foreign policy chief said Monday that in the face of the big military buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders, it will only take “a spark” to set off a confrontation. In a glum assessment of relations with Moscow, Josep Borrell also said that the condition of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was “critical” and that the 27-nation group would hold the Kremlin accountable for his health and safety. Despite the developments, Borrell said after a virtual meeting of the EU foreign ministers that, “for the time being, there is no move in the field of more sanctions” to be imposed on Russia.
- Miami Herald
A man was split in two on Okeechobee Road in Miami-Dade. Do you know who he is?
A man might’ve taken his own life on Okeechobee Road in Northwest Miami-Dade in January, but also might’ve given up his identity in the process.
- Associated Press
Teen's death puts focus on split-second police decisions
Thirteen-year-old Adam Toledo dropped the gun he'd been holding, turned and began raising his hands just as the officer had commanded. The graphic video that became the latest tragic touchstone in the nation’s reckoning with race and policing puts a microscope on those split-second decisions with far-reaching and grave consequences.
- USA TODAY
'Beyond seriously:' Donald Trump (again) teases another presidential run in 2024
"I am looking at it very seriously, beyond seriously," former President Donald Trump told Sean Hannity about running for president in 2024.
- Business Insider
Facebook says it will remove content that 'praises, celebrates or mocks George Floyd's death' ahead of Chauvin trial verdict
In anticipation of the results of the Derek Chauvin trial, Facebook is making a major moderation change aimed at protecting George Floyd's memory.
- Reuters
Senator Manchin throws support behind U.S. labor reform bill
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin said on Monday he supports a sweeping labor reform bill, giving the legislation some momentum after it passed in the House last month. The bill, introduced in February by Democratic Senator Patty Murray and supported by President Joe Biden, would bolster collective bargaining rights, allow unions to collect dues from non-members covered by their contracts, and establish penalties for corporations that violate workers' rights, among other measures. Backers of the bill would also have to get the support of Democratic Senators Mark Warner, Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, who have all expressed some level of skepticism.
- The Independent
Woman prevented from boarding American Airlines flight over see-through mask
Passenger refused to use a disposable mask
- The Independent
Montana man dies following attack by grizzly bear
Investigators later shot and killed male bear near site of mauling
- USA TODAY
Fact check: Image claiming to show young Matt Gaetz with a mullet is not authentic
A viral image purporting to show Matt Gaetz as a senior in high school with a blonde hair and a mullet is fabricated.
- LA Times
Colton Underwood backlash brews over rumored Netflix series, with 20,000 opposing it
Underwood reportedly has a Netflix show in the works. An online petition opposes it, citing stalking allegations against the newly out 'Bachelor' star.
- BBC
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
- Business Insider
Toyota has unveiled the first of 15 new electric vehicles it plans to sell by 2025
The bZ4X is a compact SUV that looks similar to Toyota's RAV4, but has several distinctive features, including a yoke steering wheel.
- INSIDER
Megan Rapinoe once called Sarah Bouhaddi 'overrated.' Now the French goalie is her newest teammate.
The pink-haired star famously scored twice against Sarah Bouhaddi during the USWNT's 2019 World Cup semi-final match against France's national team.