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LONDON (AP) — Arise Sir David, Sir Gary and Sir Roger. And Dame Elaine, Dame Pat and Dame Penny.Former England soccer captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who’s frontman Roger Daltrey were knighted in King Charles III’s birthday honors list released late Friday.Elaine Paige, the renowned musicals singer, Booker Prize-winning novelist Pat Barker and former Conservative government minister Penny Mordaunt were given damehoods, the female equivalent of a knighthood. The honors, which aim to reward individuals for their contributions to British life, are awarded twice a year to celebrities and public figures as well as ordinary people:…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth with his first new project in nearly three decades. He’s reminding the world of his timeless rap prowess on his visual album, “Victory,” released Friday.It marks Slick Rick’s first album since 1999’s “The Art of Storytelling.” This new project is largely self-produced, with the rapper handling 95% of the production and sharing executive producer duties with Emmy-nominated actor and occasional rapper-DJ Idris Elba, who appears…
The JBS Greeley meatpacking facility in Greeley, Colorado, US, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Chet Strange | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of Brazilian meat giant JBS rose during their U.S. public market debut on Friday.The opening trade of $13.65 per share values the company at roughly $30 billion, outstripping rival Tyson Foods’ market cap of about $19.82 billion. Shares closed at $13.87, a slight gain for the day. JBS is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “JBS,” a day later than initially expected. The company said it couldn’t conclude certain operational procedures in time to…
Pollution Environmental disease Student life Federal agencies See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Milwaukee — The library at Starms Discovery Learning Center has cheerful peach and blue walls, and squat wooden shelves filled with books wrapped in thick plastic jackets to protect them from the touches and smudges of many small hands. On Monday, the library became a place to exchange other stories, too – darker stories. These were stories of stressed mothers and anxious kids, of graduating fifth-graders missing out on end-of-year celebrations. The stories were about families with a dangerous toxin – lead – in their homes…
In an open letter to the community, Leigh Barnes, President of the America’s at Intrepid Travel announced the company has launched its United by Nature campaign, an advocacy campaign to raise awareness, inspire responsible travel and fund real conservation work across the U.S. national parks.Barnes says that the “U.S. government proposing more major funding cuts that could hurt more than 75 percent of the wild spaces we love – from additional job losses and trail closures to damaged habitats and under-resourced rangers. Parks like Yellowstone, Zion and the Grand Canyon may never look the same again.” He adds that “These…
DNA testing service 23andMe has undergone serious upheaval in recent months, creating concerns for the 15 million customers who entrusted the company with their personal biological information. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March, the company became the center of a bidding war that ended Friday when co-founder Anne Wojcicki said she’d successfully reacquired control through her nonprofit TTAM Research Institute for $305 million. The bankruptcy proceedings had sent shockwaves through the genetic testing industry and among privacy advocates, with security experts and lawmakers urging customers to take immediate action to safeguard their data. The company’s interim CEO…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Sen. Amy Klobuchar remembers slain Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman: Full interview09:31Sen. Rand Paul says he’s ‘not an absolute no’ on Trump agenda bill01:54Now PlayingSen. Adam Schiff: Trump’s decision to deploy Marines to LA is ‘terrible abuse of the military’04:55UP NEXTSen. Rand Paul says ‘it’s not the U.S.’s job to be involved’ in Israel-Iran conflict: Full interview11:16Sen. Adam Schiff calls on Trump and lawmakers to stop ‘flirtation with violence’: Full interview10:05Steve Kornacki: New poll shows Trump approval underwater due to low marks on the economy02:48’Ridiculous’: House Democrat…
Garcia said that limiting immigrants’ ability to remain in the country legally is what often pushes people to “borrow” or “make up” false identifications. It is for the “sole purpose of working and nothing else, because there has been no other way for them to adjust their status and work under their own proper name or identification.” “But our comprehensive immigration reform efforts have not gone through yet, unfortunately. And it’s still badly needed,” Garcia said. In researching alternatives for E-Verify with guidance from Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., DHS and federal authorities, Hartmann said the options he was presented included…
DETROIT (AP) — Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University of Michigan will remain in custody after waiving their right to a hearing Friday in federal court.Yunqing Jian and Chengxuan Han said in separate court appearances in Detroit that they would not challenge the government’s request to keep them locked up while their cases move forward.“This is a constantly evolving situation involving a large number of factors,” Han’s attorney, Sara Garber, told a judge. She didn’t elaborate and later declined to comment.Han was arrested Sunday at Detroit Metropolitan…
CNN — Israel’s unprecedented attacks on Iran had at their core an elusive and high-risk goal: eradicating the country’s controversial nuclear program. Israel targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities – Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow – and a number of top scientists involved in nuclear research and development. The extent of the damage is beginning to come into view, with satellite imagery and expert analysis hinting that the strikes had a significant impact in at least two of the locations. But much remains unclear – not least because Iran’s most sensitive nuclear infrastructure is buried deep underground – and each side…