9 deputies indicted in the death of Gershun Freeman after he was beaten in Memphis jail
Nine corrections deputies in Shelby County, Tennessee, have been indicted in connection to the in-custody death of Gershun Freeman last year, including two deputies who are facing murder charges.
2023-09-22 11:50
Top Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
A top university in northwest China has scrapped English tests as a prerequisite for graduation, rekindling a heated debate about the role of the world's lingua franca in the country's education system after years of rising nationalist sentiment under leader Xi Jinping.
2023-09-22 10:16
NBA rumors: Four teams ready for a blockbuster trade that could involve Damian Lillard, including mystery team
Several teams are in on a Damian Lillard trade that looks as if it will go through in the coming days.
2023-09-22 09:26
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
2023-09-22 08:46
Family of Black man who died while restrained in a mental health facility agrees to $8.5 million settlement
The family of a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground in handcuffs and leg irons for 12 minutes at a Virginia mental health facility has agreed to a $8.5 million settlement in their lawsuit against the state, county and sheriff, according to court documents.
2023-09-22 07:52
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
2023-09-22 07:48
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe.
2023-09-22 07:47
Hedge fund demand for US Treasuries seen rising amid higher bond supply
By Davide Barbuscia and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK Hedge funds will likely become increasingly important buyers of U.S.
2023-09-22 06:53
Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".
2023-09-22 06:47
Biden sets up White House office on gun violence prevention -officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden is establishing a new office of gun violence prevention, to be overseen by Vice
2023-09-22 06:29
MLB Rumors: Mets dumpster fire, Acuña is our Ty Cobb, more Alek Manoah drama
MLB Rumors: The New York Mets are a dumpster fire. Ronald Acuña Jr. is modern day Ty Cobb. The Blue Jays and Alek Manoah are headed for drama.
2023-09-22 06:00
Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.
2023-09-22 05:16