Former funeral director sentenced to 20 years for selling body parts
Prosecutors stressed the ‘macabre nature’ of the scheme and described it as one of the most significant body parts cases in recent US history.
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From ChatGPT to diverting asteroids: These scientific breakthroughs give us hope for 2023
‘Revolutions’ in nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence offer cause for optimism in the new year, writes Bevan Hurley
Insulin cost cap kicks in across US, providing relief for some diabetics
Now, some Americans living with diabetes will no longer need to ration or skip their insulin doses because of costs.
Pakistan shopping centres and markets to close early in energy-saving move
Business leaders warned the measures will have a negative impact on their establishments.
Romeo And Juliet stars sue Paramount over nude scene in 1968 film
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting have alleged they were victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud.
Biden heads to Kentucky to highlight cash for aging bridge
President Joe Biden is stopping by a notoriously dilapidated bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky to promote his administration’s infrastructure law
US says ‘no cause for retaliation’ after China criticises ‘unacceptable’ travel restrictions
‘There’s no cause for retaliation here. This decision is based on public health and science’
Trump says Twitter can never be Twitter ‘unless I go back on’
‘I am very complimented by that. And I only say that because I read 20 articles about it’
Pope praises Benedict’s ‘acute and gentle thought’ ahead of funeral
More than 130,000 people have flocked to the Vatican following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death on Saturday.
Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions