CEO of Germany's Merck: decoupling from China would be at huge economic cost
By Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The CEO of German technology group Merck KGaA said that unravelling trade
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Braves Rumors: Soroka's replacement, Mets prediction, next contract extension
Braves Rumors: Who takes Mike Soroka's spot?Mike Soroka, while a tremendous story, had an ERA over eight through his two starts in Atlanta. Despite his impressive outings in Gwinnett, something is still missing at the major-league level.The right-hander struggled on Sunday, and his demoti...
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5 assets Mavericks could use to acquire LeBron James
What can the Dallas Mavericks actually use to acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers?Kyrie Irving, who famously demanded a trade away from LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has since seen the error of his ways. Now the controversial free agent is looking to reunite with his fo...
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Harry Maguire & Aymeric Laporte among Tottenham's top defensive targets
Tottenham Hotspur want to sign a new centre-back this summer. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and Manchester City squad player Aymeric Laporte are on their shortlist.
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The 8 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix Right Now
From dystopian nightmares to paranormal action thrillers, Netflix has got something to scratch every type of sci-fi fan's itch.
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Texas sheriff recommends criminal charges over DeSantis migrant flights
The sheriff of Bexar County, Texas is recommending criminal charges against those involved with flights that sent 49 mostly Venezuelan migrants from El Paso to Martha’s Vineyard last year, what was widely derided as a political stunt orchestrated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. A statement from the sheriff’s office says it has completed an investigation launched last September and recommended several counts of unlawful restraint, both misdemeanors and felonies, to the office of the Bexar County district attorney. “At this time, the case is being reviewed by the DA’s office. Once an update is available, it will be provided to the public,” the statement said. The sheriff’s office has not named suspects. The flights faced international scrutiny following allegations that migrants and their families, who were in the country with legal permission, were deceptively lured into planes out of state after they were processed in the US after crossing the southern border with Mexico, with their asylum cases pending in Texas. “What infuriates me the most about this case is that here we have 48 people who are already on hard times, they are here legally in the country at that point,” sheriff Javier Salazar said in a statement announcing the investigation last year. “They have every right to be where they are, and I believe they were preyed upon – somebody came from out of state, preyed upon these people, lured them with promises of a better life, which is what they were absolutely looking for, with the knowledge that they were going to cling to whatever hope they could be offered ... to just be exploited and hoodwinked into making this trip,” he said. A federal lawsuit filed by attorneys for a group of migrants last year alleges that the DeSantis administration supervised a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to collect migrants and fly them, unannounced, hundreds of miles out of state. The lawsuit alleges the governor and members of his administration targeted immigrants who were recently released from shelters with false promises of job opportunities, education and financial assistance before they landed on the island with only volunteer support from local groups and emergency assistance from state agencies. The lawsuit includes two unnamed defendants who “targeted” many of the people who boarded the flights, as well as three other unnamed defendants who participated in the alleged scheme, who “manipulated them, stripped them of their dignity, deprived them of their liberty, bodily autonomy, due process and equal protection under the law,” according to the complaint. Those allegations mirror claims from migrants who spoke with reporters about the ordeal, including multiple allegations that a woman identified only as “Perla” was central to an alleged effort to coerce migrants to board the planes, providing cash and McDonald’s gift cards to help recruit others. Mr DeSantis has taken credit for the flight, and his administration has supported legislative efforts to secure $12m in funding for similar operations. The administration has spent more than $1.5m on such flights, according to state records. The sheriff’s announcement follows more migrant flights from Texas to California, which California Attorney General Rob Bonta has likened to “state-sanctioned kidnapping.” Officials and civil rights attorneys are investigating whether the DeSantis administration was also behind those flights; Mr Bonta has stated that the migrants had what appeared to be Florida government documents. “We are also evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those who transported or arranged for the transport of these vulnerable immigrants,” he said in a statement this week. “While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting.” The Independent has requested comment from the DeSantis administration. Read More DeSantis news – latest: Casey DeSantis nicknamed ‘Walmart Melania’ over anti-woke leather jacket California officials probe ‘state-sanctioned kidnapping’ of migrants flown in on private jet False promises, a legal investigation and a mystery woman: Unanswered questions about Ron DeSantis's migrant flights
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Who stars in ‘The Flash’? From Ezra Miller to Ben Affleck, here’s the full cast list
Meet the main cast members of the much-awaited DC film 'The Flash'
1970-01-01 08:00
Does Bumblebee die? 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' hints at death of major Autobot character
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' trailer evoked confusion as Bumblebee died at the beginning of the trailer and appeared again at the end
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Merck sues US government to halt Medicare drug price negotiation
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) -Merck & Co sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, seeking an injunction of the
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Microsoft to pay $20 million to settle Xbox Live privacy allegations
Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle US government allegations that the tech giant violated children's privacy by illegally collecting their personal information through its Xbox Live gaming service.
1970-01-01 08:00
USMNT rumors: Adams to Forest, Marsch to Celtic, Gutierrez to United
Today's USMNT rumors include Tyler Adams being linked with Nottingham Forest, Jesse Marsch in contention for the Celtic job and Brian Gutierrez on Manchester United's radar.USMNT rumors: Tyler Adams to Nottingham ForestTyler Adams needs to get out of Leeds United who will be playing in...
1970-01-01 08:00
What is ‘The Flash’ about? Plot of the latest DC studios release explained
As a superhero film, ‘The Flash’ is bound to be action-packed but with the involvement of Barry’s significant character development
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