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Scotland Seeks New Vote On Independence As U.K. Hurtles Toward Brexit : NPR
Scottish National Party leader and Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is calling for a second referendum on Scottish independence, saying voters endorsed the idea during the U.K.’s recent elections. Sturgeon is seen here Thursday at Bute House in Edinburgh. WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption WPA Pool/Getty Images Scottish National Party leader and Scotland’s …
Vladimir Putin says Trump was impeached for ‘made-up reasons’
The House of Representatives voted almost exactly along party lines Wednesday to impeach Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Trump was the third president in US history to be impeached, and he now faces a trial in the Senate that is expected to start next month. “Regarding the continuation of our dialogue …
Citizenship Act protests: Thousands held across India for defying ban
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Police are detaining protesters in Delhi and Bangalore Indian police have detained thousands who defied a ban on protests against a controversial new citizenship law. The ban has been imposed in parts of the capital Delhi, and throughout the states of Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Mobile data services are …
Is this Samsung’s next Galaxy Fold?
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold has the dubious honor of being the first folding phone most of our readers could actually buy — but it won’t be the last. Last month, Motorola announced a vertically folding throwback to its classic RAZR, and Samsung has teased that it might do something very similar. Now, images are floating around …
Trump implies that the late Rep. John Dingell is ‘looking up’ from hell
“Debbie Dingell, that’s a real beauty,” Trump said of the congresswoman, noting he was watching her on television during impeachment proceedings. Trump said that he gave the family the “A-plus treatment” after John Dingell died, and that the congresswoman, who now holds his seat in the House, told Trump during an emotional call following John …
LG’s latest 4K monitors include a 32-inch model with a space-saving stand
You’re covered if you do want a 4K gaming monitor. It’s introducing 27-, 34- and 38-inch UltraGear displays (the 27GN950, 34GN850 and 38GN950) that are slight tweaks on what you saw in mid-2019, including stronger stands. The centerpiece remains the rare combo of color-rich IPS panels with an extra-quick 1ms pixel response rate. The exact …
Shiori Ito rape case: Japan civil court awards damages to journalist in landmark ruling
Although the compensation was about one-third of what Shiori Ito had sought, the verdict Wednesday marked a victory for women’s rights in Japan and for the country’s nascent #MeToo movement. Outside the court, Ito thanked her many supporters as she pursued the case in the face of a significant backlash. She said she hoped the …
Stocks aim for another round of records as bulls look to extend five-day winning streak
U.S. stocks were slightly higher Wednesday as investors hoped to keep a five-day winning streak going in the wake of a preliminary U.S.-China trade deal and fading worries over the global economic outlook. The likely impeachment of President Trump by the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington later Wednesday held little risk for investors, analysts …
New York judge dismisses state indictment against Paul Manafort
“The law of double jeopardy in New York state … provides very narrow exceptions for prosecution,” Justice Maxwell Wiley said in court, citing the principle that an individual can’t be tried twice for the same conduct. “The indictment is dismissed.” “This indictment should never have been brought, and today’s decision is a stark reminder that …
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner agree deal to create world’s third largest automaker
The companies said in a joint statement Wednesday that they expect the 50-50 merger to be completed within 12 to 15 months, pending approval from shareholders and regulators. Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) and PSA (PUGOY) sold a combined 8.7 million vehicles last year, just ahead of General Motors (GM), which sold 8.3 million, and not far …
