Canada’s military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic
The military has said it is “fully aware” of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.
Day: February 23, 2023
Man jailed for murder, rape and sexual assault of woman in Greater Manchester
Elizabeth McCann, 26, was ‘preyed upon’ by Simon Goold, 52, who received a 35-year sentenceA man has been sentenced to a minimum term of 35 years in prison for the murder, rape and sexual assault of a charity worker in Greater Manchester.Simon Goold, 5…
Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase truck weights
Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials.
Russia’s UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow – Reuters
Russia’s UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow ReutersTense moment as Russia’s UN ambassador interrupted a minute of silence for victims of Ukraine war at Security Council Yahoo NewsRussia’s ambassador …
Ballard: ‘Another hit’
Re: “Ballard Oil closes after 85 years in Seattle, where oil and water no longer mix” [Feb. 17, Local News]: Once again, a small-interest group has eroded the working waterfront in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, where those of us in the marine co…
Uniqlo’s quest to conquer the U.S., one cashmere sweater at a time
The biggest challenge to Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo’s plan to take on the U.S.? Getting more Americans to know who they are.
Seattle Public Schools: Choices
Re: “Seattle Public Schools create chaos instead of community” [Feb. 19, Opinion]: Seattle schools eliminated advanced educational tracts, kept students out of the classroom long after it was known to be detrimental to a child’s education and insist on…
GOP Oklahoma lawmakers join call for death penalty pause
Three Republican House members are among those joining the call for a moratorium on the death penalty in Oklahoma.
Will Alex Murdaugh testify at his murder trial?
Reports say Murdaugh will testify in his own defence on Thursday at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina