Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says it will “respond like never before” if necessary to what the US president says is a "massive Armada" moving towards Iran.
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Artificial intelligence will cost jobs, admits Liz Kendall
UK technology secretary also announced plans to train up to 10 million Britons in AI skills to help workforce adapt Increasing deployment of artificial intelligence will cause job losses, the UK technology secretary has warned, saying: “I want to level with the public. Some jobs will go.”In a speech on government plans to handle the impact of AI on the British economy, Liz Kendall declined to say how many redundancies the technology might cause but said: “We know people are worried about graduate entry jobs in places like law and finance.” Continue reading...
BBC urges stricter checks after offensive tweets emerge from The Apprentice contestant
Production company asked for full review after broadcaster ‘completely unaware’ of Levi Hodgetts-Hague’s comments Over 20 seasons, The Apprentice boardroom has not been short on drama – but one recurrent theme is the show’s penchant for problematic contestants.This season, which airs its first episode on Thursday, is no different. Offensive tweets posted by contestant Levi Hodgetts-Hague from a decade ago have been unearthed since filming, prompting the BBC to urge the show’s production company to carry out stricter background checks on contestants. Continue reading...
Two agents who shot Minnesota man on leave as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’
Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continueFederal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave – liveThe two agents who fatally shot a man in Minneapolis over the weekend have been placed on administrative leave, the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday, as Donald Trump tried to quell the backlash even while immigration raids in the city continued.The move, which DHS emphasized is standard protocol when agents are involved in fatal shootings, comes as the president suggested he would “de-escalate” his immigration enforcement crackdown in the state, but without offering details or whether tactics would change. Continue reading...
Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave – live
Two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave in standard protocol, says CBP spokespersonTwo agents who shot Minnesota man on leave as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hallTwo federal officers fired their guns during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to an initial review by the Department of Homeland Security that was obtained by NBC News.Three sources told NBC News that the preliminary report, from a Customs and Border Protection internal investigation led by the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility, was sent to congressional committees yesterday, including the House homeland security and judiciary committees. Continue reading...
FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia
Purpose and scope of warrant not immediately clear as officials scramble to understand nature and target of searchThe FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton county, Georgia, election office on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Atlanta’s field office said.The purpose and scope of the warrant were not immediately clear. “Our investigation into this matter is ongoing so there are no details that I can provide at the moment,” said FBI Atlanta spokesperson said Jenna Sellitto. Continue reading...
Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE song dedicated to Minneapolis
Singer says song is in response to ‘state terror’ visiting city, painting image of unrest due to ‘King Trump’s private army’Bruce Springsteen has released a new song dedicated to Minnesota’s largest city as a response to “the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis” and the recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in the city.In a message shared on social media, Springsteen explained: “I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free.” Continue reading...
Looking for My Mum
A young Tunisian man goes on a personal journey to find his biological mother and understand where he comes from.
Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity
To find Ran Gvili, Israel desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves and the world did not care.
The Original Factory Shop calls in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk
Homeware chain will continue to trade on high streets while administrators ‘assess options’ for businessHow has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcodeStudy: ‘Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves high streets’The Original Factory Shop homeware chain has called in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk, putting the decision partly down to higher costs from government policies.Administrators from Interpath have been appointed at the 137-store discount retailer, which was bought by the private equity firm Modella Capital less than a year ago. Continue reading...