Posts by Sophie Clearwater
UN endorses new world map showing Africa’s true size — after US voted against it
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. Friday’s resolution, which was sponsored by Togo and backed by members of the African Union, was passed with 164 member states voting in favor. Only the US voted against it…
Read MoreOhio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China
The Ohio State University acknowledged that a former researcher had “inappropriate foreign affiliations” after agreeing to pay $2.1 million to resolve federal allegations that the university failed to share researchers’ ties to China while seeking and receiving taxpayer-funded research grants. The Justice Department alleged Ohio State failed to properly disclose affiliations and financial support involving Chinese…
Read MoreICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting involving Venezuelan man
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of lying about a January shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis during the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Christian Castro appeared in a Texas federal court where he faces six charges of making “materially false” statements to investigators, according…
Read MoreFrancisco Lindor, Juan Soto respect Andy Green’s ‘personal decision’ with front office return likely
Andy Green seems set on keeping the interim tag on his managerial role. And even as the Mets continue to play well with Green in the dugout, both he and the organization are prepared for him to go back to the front office in the offseason, as Green is looking to avoid the everyday grind…
Read MoreRecently retired Oklahoma man, 63, dies after driving into pack of wild hogs
A man who just celebrated his 40-year wedding anniversary and retirement died in a freak car accident involving 10 feral hogs in Oklahoma. Roger Gregory Cummings, 63, collided with a pack of feral pigs while he was driving late Wednesday night in Stephens County, about 90 miles south of Oklahoma City, according to the Daily…
Read MoreLSU makes surprise roster decision on former NFL players one day after legal win
Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris scored a big legal win on Thursday night. But they won’t be on the field on Saturday. The two LSU football players — both of whom spent time with NFL teams this summer — were not added to the Tigers’ roster ahead of the season opener against Clemson, ESPN’s Pete…
Read MoreWeek 2 Texas high school football scores
Check out Friday night high school football scores from across Texas in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Source link
Read MoreBest Labor Day Designer Bag Deals – Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch
Labor Day Weekend sales are in full swing, and we’re doing all the hard work for you and scouring our favorite sites for the best deals. One thing we’re always looking for are designer handbag deals, because there’s nothing quite like scoring major savings on a bag that you’ll cherish for years to come. Our…
Read MoreTennis fans lose their minds as Carlos Alcaraz goes shirtless after US Open third-round win
Carlos Alcaraz distracted some U.S. Open viewers and attendees on Monday when his nipple continually appeared from under his shirt. And even though he covered up on Friday afternoon in his straight sets win in the third round, he still found a way to make tennis fans lose their minds. After dispatching Wu Yibing 6-3,…
Read MoreLightning strike reportedly causes house fire in Pflugerville
A lightning strike was reportedly the cause of a house fire in Pflugerville on Friday, according to Hutto Fire Rescue. Source link
Read MoreCentral Health considers raising Travis County taxes for mental health resources
New revenue may benefit care for those in crisis, but some local leaders worry about an impact on taxpayers. Source link
Read MoreFour indicted in alleged $40M timeshare scam; Texans among victims
Homeland Security Task Force extradited two Mexican nationals to the United States this week after being indicted in a federal court in San Antonio for allegedly running a $40 million timeshare resale fraud scheme, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. Source link
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