Connetquot football standout Joseph Boutros, the Salve Regina University offensive lineman who tragically died during the week’s historic blizzard, is being dearly remembered as a light in many people’s lives on Long Island.
The Trump administration’s move to ease fuel shipments to Cuba’s nascent private sector is part of a plan to make the island more reliant on the U.S. for supplies, increasing Washington’s leverage to bring about political and economic change, according to people familiar with the strategy. Read More
Turnout in Gorton and Denton byelection over 47%, with 36,903 verified votes cast as Greens, Reform and Labour contest the seat
Labour sources have told the Press Association: “Early signs at the count indicate the Greens have been able to turn out support in a way they wouldn’t be able to replicate at a general election.”
Prof Will Jennings, of the University of Southampton, earlier said the contest was too close to call and that in Britain’s new fragmented politics “anything can happen”. He said a Labour defeat would be “terminal” for No 10’s strategy to try to appeal to right-leaning voters, which has alienated its core progressive supporters.
The school board held an emergency meeting about "public employment" and "general superintendent of schools" on Thursday, which was held behind closed doors but featured a public comment period.
“So why wasn't assault charged? Why was harassment charged? Why do they feel that that didn't cause an injury to a police officer, which he clearly, clearly, has an injury below his eye?" Hendry said.
The Federal Aviation Administration barred flights around the area of Fort Hancock, Texas, after a military laser-based anti-drone system was allegedly used by the Pentagon to accidentally shoot down a US government drone.
The imminent release of child molester David Allen Funston is a disgrace — for which Gavin Newsom and his party are responsible. Democratic presidential primary voters should take note.
Netflix Inc. dropped out of the fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., clearing the way for rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. to clinch its US$111 billion deal for the historic Hollywood studio. Read More
Federal Aviation Administration bars flights around Fort Hancock after reported use of anti-drone military laser
The Federal Aviation Administration barred flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, after congressional aides told Reuters a military laser-based anti-drone system was believed to have accidentally shot down a US government drone.
The FAA and Pentagon did not immediately comment but the FAA cited “special security reasons” in its notice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border posted on its Notam alert system, shorthand for “Notice to Air Missions”.
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