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The IndependentFlying turtle smashes car windscreen in Florida
Mother of driver suffers cuts and bleeding after animal collides with windshield
- The Independent
Instagram star cat Ponzu killed after owner ‘attacked’ in New York park
Thai chef says ‘our family got physically assaulted that day’ as investigation ongoing
- Associated Press
Bombing in hotel parking lot kills at least 4 in SW Pakistan
A powerful bomb exploded in the parking area of a luxury hotel in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding at least nine others, police said. Footage on Pakistan news channels showed burning cars. Hours after the attack, the Pakistani Taliban in a statement claimed responsibility, saying it was a suicide attack.
- The Independent
Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
‘Do. Not. Come. For. Stacey. Abrams.’
- The Independent
Fox, Newsmax, Taylor Greene and Cruz question jury as conservatives cope with Chauvin murder verdict
Conservatives argue that a Minneapolis jury was intimidated into finding Chauvin guilty
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smoke and flames can shoot from this coffee bean roaster. That’s why it’s been recalled
Coffee bean roasters shouldn’t also be a threat to roast your kitchen. That’s why Metal Ware recalled about 5,350 NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters on Wednesday.
- 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
Derek Chauvin news: Floyd killer in solitary as police defend Nicholas Reardon shooting Ma’Khia Bryant
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- Reuters
Climate activists shatter 19 windows at HSBC HQ in London's Canary Wharf
LONDON (Reuters) -Climate activists shattered 19 windows at HSBC's headquarters in London's Canary Wharf on Thursday as part of a protest against the financing of what the group says is devastating climate change that threatens the planet. The female activists from the Extinction Rebellion group used hammers to break the windows and pasted stickers on them before sitting down to wait for the police to arrest them, a Reuters reporter at the scene said. "Despite HSBC's pledge to shrink its carbon footprint to net zero by 2050, their current climate plan still allows the bank to finance coal power, and provides no basis to turn away clients or cancel contracts based on links to the fossil fuel industry," Extinction Rebellion said in a statement.
- USA TODAY
It's the last day to shop All-Clad cookware for up to 60% off at the VIP Factory Sale
All-Clad cookware is up to 60% off right now at the brand's VIP Factory Seconds Sale—shop our top picks here.
- Architectural Digest
The 7 Best Airbnbs in Nashville
Looking to be as close as possible to all of the gems Nashville has to offer? This modern farmhouse, located in the heart of Music City, sits as close to Downtown as you can get and within walking distance of Historic Germantown, the North Gulch, and Nashville’s Farmers Market. Get it now! If your dream has always been to stay in an 100-year-old bungalow, look no further than this Nashville Airbnb.
- Raleigh News and Observer
For the Hurricanes, the playoff push is as easy as winning — and staying healthy
Rod Brind’Amour wants to win the Central Division. But he knows the season is taking a physical, mental toll.
- The Independent
Val Demings and Jim Jordan clash over police funding
‘Law enforcement officers deserve better than to be utilised as pawns! And you and your colleagues should be ashamed of yourselves!’ Demings thunders at Jordan
- The Independent
Exposure to Twitter lowered Republican vote share in last two presidential elections, study claims
Effects of joining Twitter was driven by independent and moderate voters being persuaded by Twitter’s liberal content, study suggests
- The State
She’ll make history as a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host. Answer: Who is Robin Roberts?
"Excuse me while I cry," one fan wrote.
- Associated Press
George Floyd and Emmett Till families see parallels in loss
A Black Chicago teen’s lynching in 1955 galvanized the civil rights movement. A Black Minneapolis man’s killing by police last year propelled a worldwide call for racial justice and ending police brutality. The murders of Emmett Till and George Floyd were separated by more than six decades, contrasting circumstances and countless protests, but their families say they feel an intimate connection in their grief and what comes next.
- Associated Press
EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses
Risky uses of artificial intelligence that threaten people’s safety or rights such as live facial scanning should be banned or tightly controlled, European Union officials said Wednesday as they outlined an ambitious package of proposed regulations to rein in the rapidly expanding technology. The draft regulations from the EU's executive commission include rules for applications deemed high risk such as AI systems to filter out school, job or loan applicants. The proposals are the 27-nation bloc’s latest move to maintain its role as the world’s standard-bearer for technology regulation, as it tries to keep up with the world's two big tech superpowers, the U.S. and China.
- BBC
EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use
An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU.
- LA Times
'His life, it mattered': George Floyd's brother speaks on Derek Chauvin verdict
In a "Good Morning America" interview, Philonise Floyd described how he felt when Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering his brother, George Floyd.
- The Independent
Will Derek Chauvin appeal guilty verdict in George Floyd murder?
Though overturning the case is a long shot, there are a few arguments Chauvin’s lawyers could make for a potential appeal