US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban
The Guardian •

US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban

ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted wide condemnationMajor US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds.The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster. Continue reading...

In 1999, just 15 island foxes remained on each of two California islands; captive breeding...
Times of India •

In 1999, just 15 island foxes remained on each of two California islands; captive breeding...

On San Miguel and Santa Rosa islands, the island fox population faced a dire threat of extinction due to predation by golden eagles. The successful removal of these eagles, combined with dedicated captive breeding and habitat restoration programs, allowed the foxes to make a remarkable recovery. As a result, these subspecies were ultimately delisted from the endangered species list.

Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy

France 24 •

FIFA ⁠President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives. Infantino ​faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the summer after proposing to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. 

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

The Guardian •

Immigration agency’s move makes it harder for lawyers and family to find detainees, in line with stringent Trump policyUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, an unannounced move that has made it far more difficult for lawyers and relatives to find them, according to current ...

Trump approval hits career low as living costs bite, new poll shows

Trump approval hits career low as living costs bite, new poll shows

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32 per cent – the lowest of his political career – as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The poll, completed on Sunday, was conducted over a four-day period that saw Trump throw three major news organisations out of the White House and muse that Washingt...

Trump’s approval rating falls to career low of 32% as high living costs bite, poll shows

Trump’s approval rating falls to career low of 32% as high living costs bite, poll shows

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump’s approval ‌rating fell to 32 per cent – the lowest of his political career – as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, which closed on Sunday, showed 73 per cent of Republicans approved ⁠of Trump’s job performance, down from 82 per cent in a Reuters/Ipsos poll a w...

California braces for record El Niño storms as governor declares emergency

California braces for record El Niño storms as governor declares emergency

The Guardian •

Super El-Niño has already broken temperature records and is predicted to bring an extremely wet winter to the state‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peakCalifornia is bracing for a record breaking El Niño that is expected to bring severe winter storms and flooding across the state, with the state’s governor declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of extr...

France's new coach Zinedine Zidane leads first training session

France's new coach Zinedine Zidane leads first training session

France 24 •

France coach Zinédine Zidane on Monday oversaw his first training session with Les Bleus ahead of the new Nations League campaign. The 1998 World Cup winner led a dozen of his players through a light training session under the gaze of some 50 journalists.

Mill Brook Crossing: Athol daylightes buried stream and rips up parking lot; new wetlands cool downtown

Mill Brook Crossing: Athol daylightes buried stream and rips up parking lot; new wetlands cool downtown

Times of India •

This month, Athol, Massachusetts, proudly marked the successful completion of Mill Brook Crossing. This innovative project not only restored a vital stream but also established new wetlands right in the heart of downtown. With over 53,000 square feet of pavement transformed, the area now features lush vegetation and trees. The redesign emphasizes natural stormwater management and enhances pedestri...

Trump inaugurates White House helipad as major networks skip ceremony

Trump inaugurates White House helipad as major networks skip ceremony

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away in protest of CNN being banned from the grounds. A light drizzle fell on the South Lawn as Trump used oversized gold scissors to cut a red, white and blue ribbon. He then exchanged handshakes with ...

Trump inaugurates White House helipad as networks skip ceremony over media ban

Trump inaugurates White House helipad as networks skip ceremony over media ban

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away in protest of CNN being banned from the grounds. A light drizzle fell on the South Lawn as Trump used oversized gold scissors to cut a red, white and blue ribbon. He then exchanged handshakes with ...

Trump inaugurates White House helipad but networks skip coverage over media ban

Trump inaugurates White House helipad but networks skip coverage over media ban

SCMP •

US President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away because CNN was not allowed to cover the event. Trump used oversized gold scissors to cut a red, white and blue ribbon. He then exchanged handshakes with officials wearing green construction smocks...

Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas

Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas

The Guardian •

New rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDatacentres in Victoria will be banned in residential areas and required to use renewable energy and contribute to the community, under new state government rules.On Tuesday, the premier, Ben Carroll, will release the govern...

A concert bet turned 3 baklava trays into a $20,000-a-month business

A concert bet turned 3 baklava trays into a $20,000-a-month business

Times of India •

Jacob Komarow, famously known as the 'Baklava Guy', turned a simple concert bet into a successful enterprise, Good Baklava. This innovative business now rakes in over twenty thousand dollars each month, thanks to its delicious pastries imported from Turkey. With various locations throughout the city and an online platform, his brand recently gained significant recognition from a New York Times fea...