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A Mississippi man shot and killed two children at an apartment complex, according to the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office.Marquez Griffin, 25, fatally shot a 1-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy at around 2 a.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.An off-duty deputy responded to the home after hearing a call go out about a child being shot at the Summit Garden Apartments in Jonestown around 2 a.m, the sheriff’s office noted.When the deputy arrived at the scene, Griffin was spotted holding a child at gunpoint, according to the sheriff’s office. 3 MISSISSIPPI OFFICERS PUT ON LEAVE AFTER MAN DIES IN…

The stricken gas importer Uniper has announced the departure of its chief executive Klaus-Dieter Maubach, the biggest casualty of a management shake-up after a multibillion-euro bailout of the company by the German government.Maubach, who has served as chief since 2021, said it was “the right time to clear the way for a new management board team” as the energy company grapples with the fallout from Russian president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The company said Maubach would continue in his role until a replacement was appointed some time this year.Uniper, once Europe’s largest importer of Russian gas, reported a €40bn…

On Dec 14, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had asked the Attorney-General to clarify Malaysia’s claims on Pedra Branca, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded to Singapore in 2008. This was the first time that Mr Anwar has brought up the issue of Pedra Branca as Malaysia’s leader, after his predecessor Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in October that his Cabinet had agreed to proceed with legal action at the ICJ on the issue. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) responded then that Singapore stood ready to “robustly defend” its sovereignty over Pedra Branca, located near the…

The Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, which boasts 11,000sq ft of drinking space in a stunning Edwardian listed building on the beach, was bought by Wetherspoons after falling into disrepairA beautiful former concert hall dating back to 1903 that overlooks the sea is home to the world’s biggest Wetherspoons. The Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, which sits right on the beach, is a Grade II listed building that was taken on by the chain after falling into disrepair. The pub was opened by HRH Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll in 2017 and is now a popular drinking spot for locals…

According to a new survey-based study on a population from the United Kingdom, constraints on travel outside of one’s local area are associated with poorer self-reported health.In contrast, people who travel away from their home location report experiencing better health.One reason might be that when a person is unable to travel, they also have fewer social interactions, which may contribute to loneliness.The study focuses on the North of England, an area with poorer health outcomes than the rest of England, and limited transportation services outside of large urban areas.A new, survey-based study conducted by researchers at University College London’s Centre…

The Shiba Inu price has risen by 3% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.00000907 as the wider cryptocurrency market enjoys a long overdue rally. Its current level marks a healthy 10% increase in a week, although the meme token is still 1.5% down in the last 30 days, as well as 90% lower than its all-time high of $0.00008616 (set in October 2021).However, with SHIB finally seeing some positive action after months of selling, there’s now a good chance that its newfound momentum can help draw in more investors, who in turn can push it even higher. And with…

CNN  —  President Joe Biden is facing sharp new questions about his handling of classified documents as he prepares for a summit with the leaders of the US’ neighboring nations. The news that several classified documents from Biden’s time as vice president were discovered last fall at his private office in Washington, DC, broke moments after the president’s motorcade had rolled into the National Palace in Mexico City, in a visit that marks a US president’s first visit to Mexico since 2014. Biden’s lawyers say they found the government materials in November while closing out a Washington, DC-based office that…

CNN  —  A new proposal from the Biden administration would lower federal student loan payments for some Americans – and pause payments completely for anyone making less than $30,600 a year. “Today, we’re making a new promise to today’s borrowers and for generations to come: Your student loan payments will be affordable,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a call with reporters Monday evening. “You won’t be buried under an avalanche of student interest, and you won’t be saddled with a lifetime of debt.” By making changes to existing income-driven loan repayment plans, the administration hopes to “transform college…

KUALA LUMPUR: Amid concerns over the COVID-19 situation in China, Malaysia’s Immigration Department will operate special lanes for travellers from the country at its international entry points. This, the health ministry said, is part of efforts to contain the spread of the virus in Malaysia. Its deputy director-general of public health Dr Norhayati Rusli was quoted as saying by The Star on Tuesday (Jan 10) that travellers who are suspected to be COVID-19 positive will then be referred to health ministry officials who are stationed onsite. Dr Norhayati said: “Thermal scanners will also be set up at our international entry…

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s anti-graft agency arrested the outspoken governor of its restive easternmost Papua province on Tuesday (Jan 10), officials said, after accusing him of accepting bribes in return for infrastructure contracts. Lukas Enembe was last week accused by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) of taking 1 billion rupiah (US$64,164) from a construction firm for concessions that included a road and facilities at a preschool. He has denied the allegations. Enembe is a prominent local politician who has locked horns with the central government over its policies in the special autonomous region. He was flown to the capital Jakarta for interrogation,…