B.C. translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work
Vancouver-based Yilin Wang says the museum has agreed to compensate her for translations that are part of an ongoing exhibit dubbed “China’s hidden century.”
Day: August 8, 2023
Firefighters battle Portugal wildfires as neighbouring Spain swelters in 40 C heat
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a series of wildfires in Portugal as it and neighbouring Spain experience several days of extreme summer heat, with temperatures in many areas rising above 40 C…
Major update after teen killed on 70mph ‘Adrenaline’ slingshot ride as theme park manager breaks silence
THE manager of Luna Park where a teenager was tragically killed has broken his silence with a major update.
A 17-year-old, known only as Sammy, died at the theme park in Cap D’Agde, southern France, after suspected high winds rocked the ‘Adrenaline’…
US Supreme Court reinstates ‘ghost gun’ rule struck down by lower court
US Department of Justice says more than 19,000 firearms without serial numbers were seized in crime probes in 2021.
NRO Official Says Agency Looking for Satellite Innovation in Plan to Quadruple Number of Satellites in Next Decade
A National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) official said that the agency is looking to innovation, including that of small companies, as NRO plans to quadruple the number of its on-orbit satellites […]
France releases German accused of holding wife captive – DW
France releases German accused of holding wife captive DWView Full Coverage on Google News
Syrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areas – Al Jazeera English
Syrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areas Al Jazeera EnglishView Full Coverage on Google News
Sales at vegan burger maker Beyond Meat fall by almost a third
submitted by /u/Sitorix [link] [comments]
Afghan central bank lacks independence from Taliban: US watchdog
It lacked independence from the Taliban, had deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering ‘terrorism’ financing.
Former Tigers catcher and analyst Jim Price dies at 81
Former Detroit Tigers catcher and broadcast analyst Jim Price has died.