Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Trump’s Well-Worn Legal Playbook Starts to Look Frayed

The former president’s familiar tactics of defiance, counterattacks and delays appear less successful than ever as investigations and court proceedings against him grind on.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?

We all stray from exercise sometimes. Here’s how your body will bounce back.

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The Sneaky Allure of a Detox

A cleanse might make you feel better, but not for the reasons you may think.

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Man caught on camera stealing life-sized Gorilla statue

Police are offering $10,000 for information leading to the safe return of the life-sized statue.

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Monday, 30 January 2023

7 officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death relieved of duty, 3 Memphis FD members fired

7 officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death relieved of duty, 3 Memphis FD members fired

Preston Hemphill and another unidentified cop haven't been charged.

Two additional Memphis police officers, including the white officer seen encountering Tyre Nichols during his traffic stop, were relieved of duty and three Memphis Fire Department personnel were fired as the investigation into the Jan. 7 death of Nichols continues, officials announced Monday.

Officer Preston Hemphill and an unidentified officer were relieved of their duty a day after the incident, Memphis PD revealed Monday.

The Memphis Fire Department also announced Monday that it fired two EMTs and a lieutenant who responded to the scene for failing to properly assess Nichols as he lay beaten on the ground.

Hemphill, who is white, allegedly deployed his Taser during the confrontation. In his own body camera video, Hemphill is seen chasing Nichols down the road, but then turns back to the scene of the initial traffic stop.

To Understand Why Republicans Are Divided on the Debt Ceiling, Consider Dr. Seuss

The Tea Party is over. Cultural issues seem to animate G.O.P. voters.

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Manhattan Prosecutors Will Begin Presenting Trump Case to Grand Jury

The Manhattan district attorney’s decision represents a dramatic escalation of the inquiry, and sets the case on a path toward criminal charges against the former president.

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The Latest Crusade to Place Religion Over the Rest of Civil Society

The Supreme Court appears ready to overrule a decision that has stood for nearly five decades on religion in the workplace.

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Baghdad Loses Green Space to Real Estate Boom

The problem is driving up temperatures in what is already one of the hottest cities in the world, where air-conditioning is a luxury only the rich can afford.

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Your Investment Lost Money Last Year. So Why the Big Tax Bill?

When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.

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