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Associated PressVeteran DEA agent sentenced to 4 years for leaking intelligence in Miami bribery conspiracy
A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent to four years in prison for leaking DEA intelligence to defense lawyers in a $100,000 bribery scheme that prosecutors said jeopardized drug cases and the lives of confidential informants. John Costanzo Jr. was found guilty last year of bribery and honest-services wire fraud, joining a growing list of DEA agents convicted of federal crimes. Another former DEA supervisor, Manny Recio, is scheduled to be sentenced next month in the same case.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
They live 6,300 miles from their island home. This week, a bit of home came to them in DFW
About 3,000 people with ties to an island country in the South Pacific live in this DFW community.
- Associated Press
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy called his fellow Democrat a “steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey.” “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service," Murphy said in a statement.
- Idaho Statesman
‘This kid is so happy to be here.’ Hundreds remember killed Ada County sheriff’s deputy
“We’re angry, and we’re confused, and we’re sad,” Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford said. “But the showing of support from the public has given us so much hope.”
- Storyful
Incredible Video Shows Skateboarder Performing Stunt on Ramp Suspended Thousands of Feet in the Air
A Los Angeles-based skateboarder and skydiver was captured on camera performing an incredible airborne stunt in Brazil – skating off a ramp in the sky.The video shows Brendon Hayward skating off a ramp held aloft by a balloon thousands of feet above the ground. He then holds onto his board as he spins in the air.“It’s been a dream of mine to combine two of my biggest passions – skateboarding and skydiving – for over seven years,” he told Storyful. “After years of putting this project together, we finally pulled all the strings together and flew to Brazil for the stunt. We suspended a half-pipe 8,000 feet above the clouds.” Credit: @brendon via Storyful
- BBC
Paula Vennells opposed stopping postmaster prosecutions, inquiry hears
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
- The Canadian Press
Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences
TORONTO — Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors. The province will soon introduce legislation that if passed will no longer allow employers to require a sick note from a doctor for the provincially protected three days of sick leave workers are entitled to. A spokeswoman for the labour minister says employers will retain the right to require another form of evidence from an employee such as an a
- The Telegraph
Liverpool open talks with Feyenoord to appoint Arne Slot as manager
Liverpool have opened negotiations with Feyenoord as Arne Slot edges closer to replacing Jurgen Klopp.
- Evening Standard
Teenage girl arrested after two teachers and student stabbed at Welsh secondary school
Students were held in lockdown in their classrooms during the ‘deeply worrying’ incident
- Kansas City Star
KC Current fire head of medical for violating NWSL policy against fraternization
The Kansas City Current soccer team has fired its team physician for violating a league policy against fraternization.
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These lightweight knives are designed to reduce hand fatigue — a 15-piece set is just $44 (that's 45% off)
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- Reuters
Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok
Joe Biden's reelection campaign plans to continue using TikTok, a campaign official said on Wednesday, shortly after the U.S. president signed into law a bill that would ban the app if its Chinese owner fails to divest it. The decision comes as many young and left-leaning voters, a significant part of the user base for the short-video app, are agitated over Biden's handling of the war in Gaza and protests have escalated across universities around the country. Biden's campaign staff are not employed by the government and do not deal with national security issues, so they are allowed to have the app on their phones, campaign officials had previously said.
- Evening Standard
Daniel Bedingfield reveals he was 'deeply hurt' by fame but praises 'new spirit in British people'
EXCLUSIVE The Gotta Get Thru This hitmaker recently returned to the spotlight after 20 years, but admits he still has some trepidation over it
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A perfect spring day before end of week storms
A perfect spring day before end of week storms
- PA Media: Sport
Barry Hearn issues warning over World Championship’s future at Crucible
The Matchroom president says the tournament needs a venue which “seats 2,500 to 3,000 people”.
- PA Media: UK News
Man accused of wearing headband in support of Hamas denies charge
Khaled Hajsaad, 24, was arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in London in November last year.
- BBC
Searching for missing loved ones in Gaza’s mass graves
In this war, it is a huge challenge to find out how people whose bodies were exhumed at Nasser hospital died.
- Yahoo Finance
Chipotle earnings preview: Resilient foot traffic, higher menu prices expected to boost Q1 results
Wall Street expects the burrito chain to post another strong quarter against a difficult macro backdrop.
- The Telegraph
Hay fever symptoms, causes, treatments and cures
Most of us are delighted when spring finally arrives, but for millions of hay fever sufferers, the warmer temperatures and longer days signal the start of their annual battle with symptoms. While for some people these can be relatively mild, for others they are completely debilitating.
- The Independent
Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov confirmed as Saudis stage major boxing card in US
Crawford will headline a stadium show in Los Angeles, with Andy Ruiz Jr among several high-profile names on the undercard