Category: Nations
San Francisco Mayor London Breed defends city as safe after violent, deadly attacks
Fox News San Francisco Mayor London Breed defended her city during a tense interview following criticism that the city has become too dangerous because of progressive policies after a tech executive was stabbed to death last week, and a former fire commissioner was brutally attacked. Breed, a Democrat, was speaking with FOX San Francisco when…
Read MoreUS maintains contact with Russia on cybersecurity issues, diplomat says
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “I can’t get into a ton of detail about it, but we do maintain the channel,” Nathaniel Fick said https://tass.com/politics/1603465
Read MoreU.S. Won’t File Charges in Death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico
New York Times Shanquella Robinson, 25, of Charlotte, N.C., had traveled last fall to Mexico with six friends. A widely circulated video appears to show her being beaten by another woman. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/shanquella-robinson-cabo-fbi-mexico.html
Read MoreOil Futures Edge Down in Likely Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal Oil futures were a touch lower in early morning Asian session in a likely technical correction after front-month WTI crude futures settled at the highest since November and front-month Brent at the highest since January. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-futures-edge-down-in-likely-technical-correction-3d5fc4df
Read MoreJury Faces New Scrutiny as Texas Governor Seeks Pardon in Protester Killing
New York Times Two jurors who spoke to The Times said that despite the politically charged nature of the Daniel Perry murder trial, no one was pressured to reach a verdict. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/texas-daniel-perry-pardon-jury.html
Read MoreAlabama bill would let K-12 parents ‘opt out’ of school mask mandates
Fox News Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at letting parents bypass requirements for students to wear face masks in school. The House Health Committee approved the legislation that harkens back to disputes over public health orders during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill says parents of a student at a K-12…
Read MoreHasbro Hires Harley-Davidson CFO to Lead Its Finances
Wall Street Journal The toy and entertainment company named Gina Goetter as chief financial officer, effective May 18. She succeeds Deborah Thomas, whose retirement plans were announced in November. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hasbro-hires-harley-davidson-cfo-to-lead-its-finances-5189b65b
Read MoreGold Edges Higher; Likely Buoyed by Slowing Inflation, Growth Prospects
Wall Street Journal Gold edged higher in the morning Asian session. Macroeconomic conditions for gold have probably improved although future upside may already be expected, RBC Mining & Materials Equity Team said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-likely-buoyed-by-slowing-inflation-growth-prospects-bc8fce13
Read MoreAre journalists being replaced by AI? Kuwait has a virtual news anchor
Jerusalem Post The virtual anchor made her first appearance on a local Kuwait news network and delivered the latest news and headlines. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-739077
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