Miller Sanford NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City police officers were shot as they struggled with a domestic violence suspect who grabbed one officer’s gun, officials said Tuesday. The suspect also was wounded. All were hospitalized after a shooting that revived memories of the killings of two New York Police Department officers during a domestic … Read more
Eli Lilly & Co., a worldwide manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, said Wednesday that it was acquiring Hybritech, a leader in the rapidly growing field of genetically engineered products, in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The two companies said their “definitive agreement” on the purchase will be presented to Hybritech shareholders during an as-yet … Read more
The NBA is a star-driven league. They don’t just determine the results on the court, but the television ratings as well. And the Nets are feeling the loss of theirs. The minute Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were traded, the Nets were going to take a hit in terms of not just national interest but … Read more
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. UK PARLIAMENT / AFP Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. UK PARLIAMENT / AFP British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was dealt a new blow to his authority on Tuesday as 68 MPs, including 60 Conservatives, voted in favour of changes to the Safety of Rwanda Bill put forward by Tory backbencher … Read more
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s intense missile and drone attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks sharply increased civilian casualties in December with over 100 killed and nearly 500 injured, the United Nations said in a new report Tuesday. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said there was a 26.5% increase in civilian … Read more
The Pear-fect name doesn’t exis-. Pregnant model and social media influencer Nara Smith (previously Pellman) went viral last month when she filmed a TikTok revealing some of the extremely unique baby names on her list. Smith, 22, shared that she’s interested in Odie, Pepper, Dawn, or Pear as first names for girls. “They’re all really … Read more
A Palestinian man holds a portrait of late PLO leader Yasser Arafat and former South African president Nelson Mandela in Bethlehem last week. AFP A Palestinian man holds a portrait of late PLO leader Yasser Arafat and former South African president Nelson Mandela in Bethlehem last week. AFP I have often discussed with friends and … Read more
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over multiple Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures so far has not attracted much money. An abortion-rights campaign called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom had no money on hand as of Dec. 31, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday. The group received $25,000 in … Read more
The NYPD, FDNY and Sanitation Department will be spared further funding cuts meant to cover the cost of the city’s migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday — as he unveiled his $109.4 billion budget plan. The mayor backed off the second round of 5% widespread budget cuts promised for this month, saying the city had … Read more
Biden faces the biggest test yet of his ability to avert a wider war in the Middle East. Bloomberg Biden faces the biggest test yet of his ability to avert a wider war in the Middle East. Bloomberg Many believe that among those who stand to lose from the war in Gaza is the Biden … Read more