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ReutersChina summons German ambassador after spying arrests
The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in Germany on suspicion of Chinese espionage, a spokesperson for the German foreign ministry told Reuters. The spokesperson added that the Chinese envoy to Berlin had been summoned earlier in the week to be briefed on the government's "clear position on the ongoing investigations into suspected Chinese espionage activities". Earlier in the week, German authorities arrested three people in a separate case about funneling sensitive technology to China for military purposes, fuelling wider anxieties about Europe as a target for Chinese spying operations.
- Yahoo Life
This flattering maxi dress is just $30 — that's 65% off — at Nordstrom Rack: 'I bought it in every color'
Nab this lightweight throw-on-and-go frock for hot summer days: 'Great pockets ... and it's not shaped like a big old tent,' raves a fan.
- The Independent
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned over ‘crucial mistake’ by New York judge
The former Hollywood producer will not walk free due to a 16-year prison sentence in California
- The Independent
College protests live updates: Columbia deadline approaches for students to leave pro-Palestine encampment
Over 100 students at NYU and Columbia have been arrested this past week over pro-Palestinian protest encampments
- Sacramento Bee
Human skull found on fence post in 2001 may belong to missing woman, Utah cops say
Deputies said they found the skull while executing a search warrant.
- The Telegraph
Husband may have beaten wife to death while police waited outside, court told
A husband may have beaten his wife to death with a skateboard while police waited outside for the go-ahead from senior officers to force their way in, a court heard.
- Storyful
Dozens of Pro-Palestine Protesters Arrested at University of Texas at Austin
More than 50 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Texas at Austin on the evening of Wednesday, April 24, according to local reports citing an attorney assisting those arrested.Footage captured by Nick Sortor shows protesters chanting as police officers move through the crowd. The officers can then be seen pushing the crowd back as mounted police arrive on the scene.The protest, which was convened by the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC), began around noon on Wednesday. University of Texas police issued a dispersal order about six hours later and confirmed an all-clear about four hours after that.According to George Lobb, an attorney with the Austin Lawyers Guild, about 54 people were arrested in relation to the protest and were being held at the Travis County Jail.The PSC has planned a walkout on Thursday demanding the release of the arrested protesters. Credit: Nick Sortor via Storyful
- The Guardian
Five of the best books about queer relationships
From James Baldwin to Sarah Waters, writers have been telling rich, nuanced LGBTQ+ tales for decades – here are some good titles to try
- RFI
DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said on Thursday. Lawyers for the DRC have sent the US tech giant a formal cease-and-desist notice, seen by French news agency AFP, that effectively warns Apple it could face legal action if the alleged practice continues.The DRC's Paris-based lawyers accused Apple of purchasing minerals
- The Guardian
Man admits on deathbed to killing West Virginia mother and daughter in 2000
Before dying earlier this month, Larry Webb admitted to killing Susan Carter and her child and burying their bodies in his yard
- The Independent
Millie Bobby Brown reveals her ‘ick’ for men, including fiancé Jake Bongiovi
‘There’s something about it that just feels really pathetic,’ actress says about one of her icks
- MMA Junkie
UFC on ESPN 55’s Bogdan Guskov still down for Anthony Smith fight despite ‘friendly sparring’
Bogdan Guskov has formed something of a bond with his doppelgänger Anthony Smith, but not to the point he no longer wants the fight.
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Shareholder Capital asks Vanda Pharma's board to reconsider Future Pak's offer
Investment firm Shareholder Capital sent a letter to drugmaker Vanda Pharmaceuticals' board on Thursday asking it to reconsider Future Pak's takeover offer. Last week, Vanda rejected contract manufacturer Future Pak's offer of $7.25 to $7.75 per share in cash, which represents a 59%-70% premium to Wednesday's closing price, and adopted a shareholder rights plan to avert a hostile takeover attempt. Shareholder Capital, which owns 200,000 outstanding shares of Vanda, asked in its letter, "on what basis did the Board reject Future Pak's offer, which values Vanda shares at nearly 2x their unaffected price."
- Daily Meal
Leftover Egg Yolks? Time To Start Curing
Do not let this rich, delicious part of the egg go to waste. Salt curing egg yolks is a smart way to both preserve them and create an intense new ingredient.
- Associated Press Finance
Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week
A Chinese container ship remains the prime suspect in causing damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia, Finnish investigators said Thursday. It has been over six months since substantial, human-made damage that caused a major drop in pressure was first detected in the Balticconnector pipeline in Finnish economic waters on Oct. 8. Finland and Estonia's gas system operators were forced to shut it down, disconnecting a crucial link between the Nordic and Baltic gas markets for several months.
- Local Journalism Initiative
'Our patience and determination paid off': Legion apartment building will be fully occupied by June
Occupancy of the new Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 apartment building will take place over the next two months, with the move-in process expected to wrap up by the end of June. SalDan Developments president Sam Biasucci provided this update after giving Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen a tour of the nine-storey, 108-unit complex on Wednesday afternoon alongside Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan and members of the local legion. Talking to the media afterwards, Biasucci said ca
- The Independent
Scientists discover ‘revolutionary’ phenomenon that solves 80-year-old mystery
Breakthrough could impact everything from weather forecasts to energy production
- The Independent
Tesla driver involved in deadly crash told police he was using Autopilot and checking his phone
The fatal crash raises questions over whether Tesla’s recent recall of two million vehicles went far enough to emphasize the need for drivers to pay attention to the road while using Autopilot
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Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump is immune from prosecution
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump is immune from prosecution