Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have sued to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture. The agents say in their lawsuit that they were fired in September by Kash […]
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Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan
At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31mi), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It prompted tsunami […]
Somalis in Minnesota say ICE agents already targeting their community
Some of Minnesota’s Somali community said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents already begun enforcement operations in the state. Minneapolis Councilman Jamal Osman, who is of Somali descent, told ABC News in an interview last Wednesday that locations for English as a second language courses, places of worship and homes have been targeted. The […]
When Christmas is a little too bright … look to Krampus : NPR
Participants march during the Portland Krampuslauf on December 5, 2025. Celeste Noche for NPR hide caption toggle caption Celeste Noche for NPR When Edgar Loesch was growing up, his Christmas was filled with family, friends and St. Nicholas. But his German parents also had one, terrifying addition: a hairy monster named Krampus who they said […]
Waymo runs into safety concerns and competition as it expands in the US | Automotive Industry
San Francisco, the United States: The sidewalk outside Majed Zeidan’s grocery store in San Francisco’s Mission District has stayed filled with flowers, candles, memorials and pictures since his cat was crushed under a Waymo in late October. A month later, a Waymo reportedly crushed a dog. Amid the pictures of the cat, a visitor had […]
Pups in Kimonos Receive Blessings During Japanese Holiday
new video loaded: Pups in Kimonos Receive Blessings During Japanese Holiday Pet owners dressed their dogs in kimonos and custom belts to receive blessings at a Shinto shrine last month. This was part of a children’s festival, Shichi-Go-San, or 7-5-3, which has recently been revamped to include pets as well. By Jamie Leventhal December 8, […]
Australia news live: ‘full steam ahead’ for Aukus deal as Wong and Marles meet Rubio and Hegseth in Washington | Australia news
‘Full steam ahead’ for Aukus deal as Wong and Marles meet Rubio and Hegseth in Washington The Aukus submarine deal is going “full steam ahead”, Australia and the US have confirmed after a high-level meeting in Washington. Associated Press reports US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, met their Australian counterparts […]
Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape
Annie Delaney,in Leamington Spaand Shannen Headley,West Midlands Warwickshire Police Israr Niazal (left) and Jan Jahanzeb (right) were sentenced after admitting to the rape of a 15-year-old girl Two teenage Afghan nationals seeking asylum in the UK have each been given custodial sentences for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. Jan Jahanzeb and […]
WATCH: Behind the scenes of 'Monsters Funday Football'
The characters of “Monsters, Inc.” join in on the fun ahead of tonight’s “Monday Night Football” game between the Eagles and Chargers. Source link
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. to rival Netflix : NPR
Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. after it agreed to sell its film and television studio properties to Netflix. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Invision hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Invision Get out your popcorn because there’s more drama in the fight over the media powerhouse Warner Brothers […]