As Joe Biden contemplated his next move in 2017 after decades in government, he considered a familiar path — creating a Washington-based think tank to focus on international affairs and diplomacy. It proved an easy sell and a lucrative one, too.
Soaring prices and smuggling: The Philippines are in an ‘onion crisis’
Onions now cost more than meat in the Philippines. As the country hits near-unprecedented levels of inflation sparked by natural disasters and a global fuel crisis, the pantry staple is in high demand at even higher prices. Since December 2022, people…
Iran Says Drone Attack Targets Defense Facility in Isfahan
The Iranian Defense Ministry offered no information on who it suspected carried out the attack
US city disbands police unit involved in fatal beating
A controversial street crime unit in the US whose officers beat a 29-year-old suspect to death was deactivated
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Liverpool’s FA Cup title defense over, loses 2-1 at Brighton
Liverpool has become the latest high-profile club to exit the FA Cup as the defending champions conceded a goal in the second minute of stoppage time to lose 2-1 at Brighton in the fourth round.
Memphis Disbands Police Unit After Fatal Beating As US Protests Grow
The specialized police unit that included the five Memphis officers charged with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was disbanded on Saturday as more protests took place in U.S. cities a day after harrowing video of the attack was released.
Iowa police won’t release videos of officers shooting teen
Police are refusing to release body camera video of three Des Moines officers fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy after he pointed a gun at them last month because state law prevents releasing the footage showing a minor committing a “delinquent act” be…
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn’t getting to everyone who needs it.