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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Met Police Issues Apology and Pays Settlement After Nine-Year Misconduct Case
Lorraine reported a predatory officer in 2017 and later received a substantial settlement plus a 2025 apology admitting multiple failings by the Metropolitan Police. The case, included in Baroness Casey's review, showed delays and victim-blaming. BBC News reported her continued p…
americanbanker.comworld3 days ago
U.S. Home Values Rose 0.8 Percent in April
Single-family home values increased 0.8 percent nationally in April from a year earlier, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index. Chicago posted the largest metro gain at 6.5 percent while Seattle recorded the steepest decline at 2.3 percent.
jns.orgworld6 days ago
London Police Identify 4,000 Potential Child Sexual Exploitation Cases for Review
A Metropolitan Police review has flagged more than 4,000 previously closed child sexual exploitation files dating back to 2010 for possible reopening. The cases have been referred to the National Crime Agency for assessment.
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news.sky.comworld9 days ago
Former aide says Northern Ireland institutions need faster decisions
A former senior civil servant in Northern Ireland said decision-making at Stormont has been too slow and proposed metro mayors with greater regional authority. An Irish justice minister also said the Police Service of Northern Ireland could remain after any future unification vot…
New York Postpolitics17 days ago
Inmate at Brooklyn federal jail rejected advances from female detainee
A male inmate housed in protective custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center turned down repeated letters and photos sent by a female inmate. The rejection surprised other detainees who had limited contact with women at the facility.
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Federal Prosecutors Charge 15 People Over Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests
Fifteen individuals face federal charges tied to alleged efforts to block immigration enforcement during two protests in Minnesota. Officials say the cases stem from actions during Operation Metro Surge.
nypost.comworld18 days ago
Jeffrey Epstein Found Unresponsive in Cell on July 23, 2019
Cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione described multiple prior suicide attempts by Epstein inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center before his death on August 10.
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news.google.comscience20 days ago
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Northern California and Portland Area Through Tuesday
National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings for parts of Northern California and the Portland metro area from mid-Sunday to Tuesday evening, with highs up to 110 °F in California and 95–100 °F in Oregon and Washington.
Newsweekbusiness20 days ago
Hartford Tops Realtor.com's May Housing Market Rankings
The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area ranked as the hottest U.S. housing market in May. Northeast and Midwest metros filled the top 20 spots on Realtor.com's list.
news.sky.comworld21 days ago
Grenfell Tower Demolition Continues as Police Prepare Criminal Case Files
Demolition of the 24-storey tower began in September 2025 and is scheduled to last two years. The Metropolitan Police stated last month that charging decisions will be made before the tenth anniversary next summer.
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theblaze.compolitics21 days ago
Former Campaign Staffer Charged in University of Michigan Vandalism Case
Federal prosecutors filed charges against a former staffer for a Democratic Michigan Senate candidate and seven others for alleged vandalism and threats targeting University of Michigan officials and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit between October 2023 and April 202…
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news.sky.comworld23 days ago
Metropolitan Police urges tech firms to disable stolen phones
The Metropolitan Police called on technology companies to render stolen phones unusable and asked the home secretary for new legislation requiring firms to publish theft data. Officials said the measures would reduce the resale value of stolen devices and lower theft incentives.
teslarati.combusiness23 days ago
Tesla Expands Driverless Robotaxi Geofence Across Entire Austin Metro Area, Deploys 59 Vehicles
Tesla now covers the full 245-square-mile Austin region with 59 unsupervised vehicles. Bloomberg testing showed software issues and waits exceeding 30 minutes.
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Washington Examinerpolitics25 days ago
Officers Convicted in 2020 Fatal Police Pursuit Sue U.S. for Malicious Prosecution After Trump Pardons
Two former Metropolitan Police Department officers filed a civil lawsuit Monday seeking damages for malicious prosecution after their convictions were vacated following presidential pardons.
soompi.comworld26 days ago
izna to Release Third EP 'Set the Tempo' on June 8
The six-member K-pop group held a press showcase in Seoul for its third EP, led by house track 'Metronome.' Members discussed the album's focus on self-definition and performance.
thechive.compolitics29 days ago
Federal Transit Administration to audit MARTA safety after two stabbings
The Federal Transit Administration will examine safety practices at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority following two recent stabbing incidents. One attack killed a 66-year-old rider on May 30, 2026.
koreatimes.co.krworld30 days ago
Ruling party projected to win most local races as Seoul mayoral contest stays tight
Vote counts showed the Democratic Party ahead in up to 12 of 16 metropolitan and provincial contests. The Seoul mayoral race remained undecided after more than 93 percent of ballots were tallied.
koreaherald.comworld31 days ago
Ruling party projected to win most local races in South Korea
Exit polls showed the ruling Democratic Party ahead in 10 to 11 of 16 metropolitan and provincial contests. The results come one year after the current administration took office.
koreaherald.compolitics31 days ago
Kenyan Officials Visit NYPD to Study Surveillance and Data Analytics for Planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said technology-driven policing will anchor the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit after a benchmarking visit to the New York Police Department.
bbc.co.ukworld33 days ago
Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate Arsenal Premier League Victory in North London
Metropolitan Police reported six stabbings and 24 arrests after Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations on Sunday. Most injuries were minor, though one man remains under hospital care.
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Fox Newsbusiness34 days ago
Texas Metros Led U.S. Corporate Headquarters Relocations from 2018-2025, CBRE Report Finds
Texas metros recorded the highest numbers of corporate headquarters moves during the seven-year period, while the San Francisco Bay Area posted the largest net loss.
The Independentpolitics34 days ago
Cabinet Office Withholds Mandelson Vetting Summary on Police Advice to Protect Criminal Inquiry
The Cabinet Office will not release a key document on Lord Mandelson’s security vetting after the Metropolitan Police said disclosure could harm an ongoing criminal investigation. The decision follows earlier reports that Mandelson failed vetting yet was appointed UK ambassador t…
Nbc Newsworld35 days ago
Man Shot During ICE Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis; Agent Charged With Assault
Christian Castro, an ICE agent, was arrested May 29 in Texas on state charges tied to the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. The arrest marks the second federal agent charged in connection with Operation Metro Surge.
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dailykos.comtechnology36 days ago
ICE Conducts 430 Street Arrests in New York Area, Investigation Reports
A local nonprofit news organization documented 430 street arrests by ICE agents in the New York metropolitan area. The investigation examined arrest locations and found higher numbers in Latino neighborhoods.
world36 days ago
London Police Review Video of Verbal Abuse Against Helen Mirren
Metropolitan Police officers are examining footage of an incident in Tower Hill in which Dame Helen Mirren and her husband were subjected to antisemitic verbal abuse. The video, filmed in 2025, resurfaced on social media this week.
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naturalnews.comworld36 days ago
Study Links Higher Homocysteine to Fatigue in Healthy Adults
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University examined blood markers and self-reported energy levels in about 600 healthy Japanese adults. Elevated homocysteine correlated with physical tiredness in men and lower motivation in women. The findings were published in the journal Nutr…
manilatimes.networld37 days ago
Philippine agencies approve expressway and bridge projects despite tree removal concerns
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources have approved two infrastructure projects proposed by San Miguel Corporation. One project would remove 617 mature trees along Quirino Avenue in Metro Manila. The second project inv…
theolivepress.esbusiness37 days ago
U.S. Pet Spending Rose in 2025 While Adoption Rates Slowed
A Bank of America Institute analysis found that pet-related spending increased in 2025 even as adoption rates declined. The study examined card data across income groups and metropolitan areas.
upi.comworld38 days ago
Evacuation Order Issued for Tyre and Nearby Areas in Southern Lebanon
An evacuation directive covers Tyre except its Old City and several nearby communities. Residents were told to move north of the Zahrani River. The Tyre metro area is home to close to 200,000 civilians.
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bbc.co.ukpolitics38 days ago
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Stabbing on Portobello Road
Metropolitan Police officers responded to a stabbing on Portobello Road after 8:30 p.m. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital. Detectives are seeking witnesses and have made no arrests.
france24.comworld39 days ago
Borno State Reports 2,715 Suspected Cholera Cases and 27 Deaths in May
Borno State recorded 2,715 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths across five local government areas in the first 24 days of May. Maiduguri Metropolitan Council accounted for more than half of the cases.
thecanary.cofinance40 days ago
Metropolitan Police to Release More Body-Worn Video Footage
The Metropolitan Police will publish additional body-worn video to increase transparency. The change reverses a prior practice of withholding footage until criminal proceedings conclude.
citizen.co.zaworld40 days ago
Ghana Party Official Bars Reporter From Government Event
A Metro TV journalist was ordered to leave a May 19 project launch in Ghana's Upper East Region. The incident involved a constituency communications officer for the National Democratic Congress and drew subsequent online threats.
sabcnews.comworld40 days ago
Johannesburg Police Say Viral Video of Traffic Light Arrest Is Two Years Old
Social media posts in May 2026 claimed Johannesburg metro police had arrested five foreign nationals found with stolen traffic lights. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department stated the video dates to an operation two years earlier and shows no arrests.
Usa Todaysports40 days ago
SEC Baseball Championship Game Delayed by Weather in Alabama
The 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament final between Arkansas and Georgia was postponed by rain at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The game had been scheduled for a 2 p.m. ET first pitch.
thesouthafrican.comtechnology41 days ago
Metropolitan Police Arrest Nine After Stabbing at Clapham Common Gathering
A 17-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during an unauthorized event on Clapham Common. Metropolitan Police responded on Friday, May 22, made nine arrests, and continue to review evidence.
techjuice.pkworld41 days ago
China Adds Fake Driver to Driverless Metro to Ease Passenger Concerns
A Chinese metro system placed a human attendant in the cab of an automated train. The attendant performs no operational duties and serves only to reassure riders.
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nypost.comworld41 days ago
Study Tests Supplement Against BPA Effects on Rodent Sperm
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University exposed rodents to BPA and tested whether a heat-treated bacterial supplement improved sperm movement. The study found reduced oxidative stress markers after eight weeks of exposure plus supplement treatment.
GB Newspolitics42 days ago
Investigation Reports Iranian Recruitment Effort Targeting Britons for Anti-Israel Protests
A Times journalist posing as a recruit communicated for more than two weeks with an individual identifying himself as Mahdy on a Telegram channel advertised on Iranian state television. The Metropolitan Police are now examining whether the contact represents an Iranian intelligen…
New York Postpolitics43 days ago
Tech Firm Removes Nine Federal Vehicles From Manhattan Garage After Protest
Metropolis said it removed nine federal vehicles from a Greenwich Village parking garage after demonstrators blocked traffic outside the facility on May 14. The protest targeted spaces rented to the Department of Homeland Security.
bbc.co.uktechnology43 days ago
London Mayor Blocks £50m Police AI Contract with Palantir
Sadiq Khan halted a Metropolitan Police contract with Palantir after officials identified a breach of procurement rules. The decision has drawn criticism from the force and the company over potential impacts on operations.
bbc.co.ukpolitics44 days ago
London Mayor's Office Blocks Metropolitan Police Contract With Palantir
City Hall refused to approve a proposed £25.3 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir UK for 2026-27. The decision cited concerns over value for money and procurement compliance.
Newsweekworld44 days ago
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Metro Atlanta
A flash flood warning remained in effect for eastern Fulton and west-central DeKalb counties on Wednesday evening. Torrential rain inundated downtown streets and major highways, prompting authorities to warn of life-threatening conditions.
New York Postpolitics44 days ago
Forecast Calls for Rain and Cool Temperatures Across New York Metro Area Memorial Day Weekend
AccuWeather predicts a damp and chilly Memorial Day weekend for the New York metro area. Temperatures are expected to stay in the 50s and 60s with persistent showers.
news.google.comworld45 days ago
F-16 Jets Escort Civilian Plane Out of Restricted Airspace Over Washington D.C.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area on Tuesday morning. North American Aerospace Defense Command said the plane was escorted from the zone without further incident.
The Independentworld45 days ago
Metropolitan Police Officer Dismissed After Touching Colleague at 2018 Christmas Party
A misconduct panel found that Pc Kevin Beedel repeatedly touched a female colleague's bottom despite her objections at a 2018 work event. The panel concluded the actions amounted to harassment and dismissed him from the force.
order-order.comworld45 days ago
Metropolitan Police Urges Married at First Sight UK Participants to Report Sexual Assault Allegations
The Metropolitan Police has asked anyone who believes they were sexually assaulted while participating in Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK to contact the force. Channel 4 removed all episodes of the show from its services after a BBC investigation reported allegations involv…
bbc.co.ukworld46 days ago
British Police to Submit Evidence on Grenfell Tower Fire to Prosecutors
Metropolitan Police said they will ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Evidence files will be submitted by the end of September, with charging decisions expected by June 2027.
New York Postfinance46 days ago
MTA and LIRR Unions Reach Tentative Deal to End Three-Day Strike
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five Long Island Rail Road unions agreed Monday night on a tentative contract that ends the first LIRR strike since 1994. Service will resume at noon Tuesday with shuttle buses still running for the morning commute.
citizen.co.zaworld46 days ago
More Than 3 Million New York-Area Homes Face Hurricane Wind Risk
More than 3 million homes in the New York metropolitan area are vulnerable to hurricane winds. The figure is the highest reported for any region in the United States.
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Deal Reached to End Three-Day Long Island Rail Road Strike
Negotiators for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five labor unions reached an agreement late Monday to end the strike that halted service on the busiest commuter rail system in North America. The deal provides raises for roughly 3,500 workers without increasing fares…
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New York Postpolitics46 days ago
LIRR Strike Ends After MTA and Unions Reach Tentative Deal
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five Long Island Rail Road unions reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end a three-day strike. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the deal provides raises for workers without raising fares or taxes.
world46 days ago
Former Guard Testifies Epstein Received Special Treatment at Federal Jail
A former corrections officer told House Oversight Committee members that Jeffrey Epstein received extra linens, a CPAP machine, and medications not available to other inmates. The testimony occurred amid renewed review of Epstein's 2019 death at the Metropolitan Corrections Cente…
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newser.compolitics46 days agoUpdated
Former Guard Tells House Panel Epstein Death Was Suicide
A former corrections officer who was on duty at the Metropolitan Corrections Center when Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 told House Oversight Committee members that she believes he killed himself.
bbc.co.ukworld46 days ago
Police Investigate Assault on Jewish Man in Golders Green
A 22-year-old Jewish man visiting London from Israel was assaulted in Golders Green early Monday. The Metropolitan Police is treating the attack as an antisemitic hate crime.
order-order.comfinance46 days ago
Metropolitan Police Investigate Assault on Jewish Man in Golders Green
Police are investigating an assault on a Jewish man in his 20s that occurred early Monday morning in the London suburb of Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and no arrests have been made.
world46 days agoUpdated
House Committee Interviews Prison Guard Who Saw Epstein Last
House Oversight Committee members interviewed the corrections officer on duty the night before Jeffrey Epstein's death. The closed-door session examined staffing and oversight failures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.
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Washington Examinerpolitics47 days ago
Long Island Rail Road Strike Halts Service for 300,000 Daily Riders
Long Island Rail Road service stopped on all 11 branches after union negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached an impasse. The strike began Saturday and continued into Monday, forcing commuters to seek alternate transportation.
Abc Newspolitics47 days ago
House Oversight Committee to Interview Former Guard on Duty at Jail Where Epstein Died
The House Oversight Committee will interview former prison guard Tova Noel on Monday about her shift at the Metropolitan Corrections Center the night Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019. Noel is believed to be the last person to have seen Epstein before his death.
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news.sky.comworld47 days ago
London Underground Drivers to Strike Twice This Week
London Underground drivers will walk out for 24 hours starting midday on Tuesday and again at noon on Thursday. The strikes will halt service on the Circle and Piccadilly lines and parts of the Metropolitan and Central lines.