U.S. special forces soldier pleads not guilty to using classified information to win big on prediction market
A U.S. special forces soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 US on the prediction market Polymarket. Source link
U.S. Justice Department files motion that some legal critics say reads like a Trump social media post
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump’s plans for a White House ballroom, saying its opponents “suffer from Trump derangement syndrome” and that an alleged assassination attempt on the president showed the project was necessary. Source link
Why this First Nations film is the must-see movie of the year
Convinced to return to the story of the 2018 outback drama Sweet Country, Kaytetye filmmaker Warwick Thornton fell in love with the possibilities. Source link
Live: King Charles says 'acts of violence will never succeed' after attack on Trump
King Charles has delivered a speech to Congress as part of his visit to the US to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Follow live. Source link
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant. Source link
Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry
Check whether your MP voted for or against a parliamentary investigation into whether the PM misled the Commons. Source link
PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister’s remarks assessed by Privileges Committee. Source link
Suspected West Nile fever cases raise alert: What you need to know about symptoms, spread, and prevention
Suspected West Nile fever cases raise alert: What you need to know about symptoms, spread, and prevention Source link
In 2007, a routine search of a Harrogate field uncovered an intact Viking fortune hidden since the 10th century
Two brothers unearthed a vast Viking treasure in North Yorkshire. This discovery, the Vale of York Hoard, contains over 600 coins and silver items from across the globe. It shows Vikings were skilled traders, not just raiders. The find offers a glimpse into a turbulent past and highlights the rich history beneath our feet. Source […]