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Raccoons break into California bank, amazing pictures show

Talk about “masked bandits.” Two raccoons have created a stir by “breaking into” a Redwood City, Calif.-based bank. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA said it responded to a call on Tuesday morning regarding the two juvenile raccoons, who were found inside the Redwood City bank. The bank was closed to the public at the …

Breonna Taylor case: Louisville police officer says shooting had ‘nothing to do with race

“It’s not Ahmaud Arbery. It’s nothing like it. These are two totally different types of incidences,” Mattingly said. Mattingly and other officers broke down the door to Taylor’s apartment while executing a late-night warrant in a narcotics investigation on March 13. Though the warrant allowed officers to enter her home without knocking, the officers knocked …

Virginia colleges making changes to spring break to slow spread of COVID-19

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A growing number of colleges and universities are adjusting their spring break plans in response to COVID-19. Several universities are still planning to give their students time off from classes but it won’t look like your typical spring break. How to stay safe: CDC guidelines for traveling during pandemic At VCU, …

Water main break causing delays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A water main break in Sevierville Wednesday caused delays for people driving on Main Street. The Sevierville Police Department tweeted Wednesday morning around 6 a.m. that two westbound lanes were closed. Police advised people to find an alternate route. WATER MAIN BREAK 152 W MAIN ST. 2 WB LANES OF TRAVEL …

Nigeria SARS protests: Eyewitnesses say security forces fired at Lagos protesters

Demonstrators have taken part in daily protests across the country for nearly two weeks over widespread claims of kidnapping, harassment, and extortion by a police unit know as the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Tuesday saw the state governor impose a 24-hour curfew and deploy anti-riot police to the city. One witness at the protests, Akinbosola …

Wales breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Wednesday, October 21)

UK inflation climbs to 0.5% in September The UK’s inflation rate, which tracks the prices of goods and services, climbed to 0.5% in September, from 0.2% in August. The Consumer Prices Index began rising more quickly in September after the Eat Out To Help Out scheme ended, pushing up restaurant and café prices, Transport costs …

Vivo makes big expansion into Europe

Vivo, one of the largest smartphone brands in the world, is expanding its operations in Europe. The company will now sell phones and accessories in six new markets: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. Vivo is kicking things off with the X51 5G flagship phone, essentially a rebranded version of the X50 that …

Breaking News – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned a wild bear is prowling

California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesman Tim Daly is suggesting the bear is being attracted by the neighbours chicken coops Credit – Twitter PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned a wild bear is prowling near their California home, attracted to the area by Harry and Meghan’s wealthy neighbours’ chicken coops …

Coronavirus live updates: Prospects for relief bill dim as McConnell urges White House to reject deal

Charlotte Durham of Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty looks over the Old River Farm property, which recently sold for $12 million. (Tony Bynum/For the Washington Post) BOZEMAN, Mont. — The four-bedroom contemporary just west of town smelled of fresh paint, flooring, sealant and new beginnings. The Bridger Mountains beckoned against an azure sky off the …

Saint Mary’s students react to winter break, spring semester plans // The Observer