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Jun 28, 2025 - World

Governor Tim Walz eulogizes Melissa Hortman, killed with husband, as ‘most consequential speaker’ in state’s historyKilled ex-Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman lies in state alongside husband and dogDemocratic former Minnesota state house speaker Melissa Hortman was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral on Saturday that was attended by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.The former president and vice-president were joined by more than 1,000 other mourners. Continue reading...

Jun 28, 2025 - World

Report in the Times alleges George Freeman was paid by company that helped him write questions to governmentA Conservative MP has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog after it was alleged he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to government.Former minister George Freeman submitted queries to Labour ministers about the sector the firm operates in, the Times reported. Continue reading...

Jun 28, 2025 - World

He has now returned to his regular parenting days, bringing his kids to the bus stop, and said that he has earned the privilege of being identified as the favourite parent in the household.

Jun 28, 2025 - World

Woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, and officials were unable to find the likely young sand tiger sharkA 20-year-old woman was likely bitten by a juvenile shark while waist-deep in the surf at a suburban New York beach, according to state officials.The unidentified woman suffered minor lacerations to her left leg and foot after being bitten Wednesday at Jones Beach state park on Long Island. She was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to a release from state parks officials. Continue reading...

Jun 28, 2025 - World

Meta CEO reportedly to offer pay packages worth up to $100m, a gambit OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls ‘crazy’Mark Zuckerberg reportedly spent months putting together a list of the top AI engineers and researchers across the globe, preparing to offer potential recruits lucrative compensation packages in Meta’s attempt to poach AI talent from key competitors.Silicon Valley has been talking for weeks about the Meta CEO’s quest to attract top AI talent, including by offering pay packages worth up to $100m. Continue reading...