2020

As Iran and U.S. Trade Blows, Afghanistan Sweats Between the 2 Powers

Politics /

In the days after a United States drone strike killed Iran’s top intelligence and military operative, President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan scrambled to keep his country out of a cycle of escalation between the two powers. Now that Iranian missiles have come into play, some of the particular vulnerabilities of Afghanistan, which lies along Iran’s […]

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Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Finance /

Commercial airlines are rerouting flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran By EMILY SCHMALL Associated Press January 8, 2020, 10:06 AM 4 min read NEW DELHI — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions

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Deliveroo to create 70 tech jobs at Edinburgh HQ this year

Business /

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The company’s expansion is aimed at improving support for delivery riders Online food delivery company Deliveroo has announced plans to create 70 highly-skilled jobs at its new Edinburgh headquarters this year. It follows the company’s acquisition of Edinburgh software firm Cultivate. Deliveroo had previously said it hoped to create

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Boston Red Sox Under Investigation For Alleged Cheating During 2018 Championship Season

Sports /

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly under investigation for cheating during the team’s 2018 World Series championship season.  The Athletic website cited multiple unnamed sources who were with the team and detailed a system of using video to pick up and decode an opposing catcher’s signs to the pitcher during the regular season. The video was

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Hywel Dda: NHS operations cancelled for third day in a row

Lifestyle /

Image copyright JOHN LUCAS/GEOGRAPH/GOOGLE Image caption Operations were cancelled at (clockwise from top left): Withybush, Prince Philip, Bronglais, and Glangwili hospitals Routine operations at four hospitals are set to be cancelled for the third consecutive day due to issues over winter pressures. Sion James, the deputy medical director of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said

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Lizzo Pauses Australian Tour Commitments To Help Wildfire Victims

Entertainment /

Musician Lizzo has taken a break from her gigs in Australia to lend a helping hand as the country’s worst bushfire crisis continues. The 31-year-old “Good As Hell” hitmaker spent time volunteering at Melbourne’s Foodbank on Wednesday, helping package food hampers for those who’ve been affected by the devastating fires.  We had the one and

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