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The heartbreaking human tragedy of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 still haunts American families all these years later. Two long-lost letters that the U.S. Navy sent to the distraught mother of a sailor killed on Dec. 7, 1941 — a man who remained unidentified for nearly 75 years — were returned to a Washington state family just last week, as the News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington, reported.James Hamilton, a resident of Everett, Washington, purchased a book a decade ago at a used bookstore in Tacoma. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, DEC. 7, 1941, PEARL HARBOR ATTACK KILLS 2,403 AMERICANS, LAUNCHES…

Incoming Brazilian President Lula da Silva has pledged to reach ‘zero deforestation’ after years of Amazon destruction.Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has hit a new, alarming milestone, government data showed, as environmentalists warned a “frantic race towards devastation” is under way before a government transition that is set to usher in more protection for the rainforest. Preliminary government satellite data collected by space research agency Inpe and released on Friday showed that approximately 904sq km (349sq miles) were cleared in the region in October, the highest for the month since tracking began in 2015. From January to October, 9,494sq km (3,666sq…

The search for whoever fatally stabbed four University of Idaho students last month includes examining an enormous amount of biological and digital evidence, a kaleidoscope of potential clues — some obvious, some unseen and some that may lead to wrong answers. No suspect has been publicly identified, no weapon has been found, and police have said little about what they’ve learned, as the small college town of Moscow has become the focus of widespread grief, anger and speculation. A break could come at any moment, from a confession or the thousands of tips submitted to police. But in the absence of a sudden…

Amanza Smith arrives to the 2022 People’s Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar, on December 6, 2022. Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBC Ready to mingle! Amanza Smith is single after splitting from her steady boyfriend — whose identity she kept under wraps throughout their relationship. “Unfortunately, yeah, I actually am single,” the Selling Sunset star, 45, told Us Weekly exclusively on the 2022 People’s Choice Awards red carpet on Tuesday, December 6, when asked whether she was prepared for cuffing season. “I was recently single after almost a three-year relationship. So, cuff me up, baby! I need to cuddle.” The Netflix…

On Tuesday (6 December) Indonesia’s parliament approved a new criminal code that bans sex outside of marriage.Passed with the support of all political parties, it will apply to Indonesians and tourists alike with a punishment of up to one year in prison. New laws also prohibit unmarried couples from living together.Currently, adultery but not sex outside of marriage is banned in the country and the new law won’t come into effect for three years.But there are worries about what this development means for tourists.The deputy chief of Indonesia’s tourism board Maulana Yusran told Reuters that the new regulations are “totally…

Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.The Republican governor announced an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the platforms’ use, saying they could be involved in cyberespionage, government surveillance and inappropriate collection of sensitive personal information.”There may be no greater threat to our personal safety and our national security than the cyber vulnerabilities that support our daily lives,” Hogan said in a statement, adding: “To further protect our systems, we are issuing…

CNN  —  The family of fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick said Wednesday that snubbing GOP leaders during a congressional gold medal ceremony was not for partisan reasons, but an “integrity issue.” “We were talking about saying something and then we said, ‘No, I think the best way is to just ignore them.’ And we had no idea it was going to blow up like this. We just – we really didn’t. And I’m glad it did because I think it made them think about what they do,” Gladys Sicknick, Brian’s mother, said on “CNN This Morning.” “Just sitting…

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was not pleased with his number of targets against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13.Early in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh’s 19-16 win on Sunday, Pickens was seen yelling at the coaches as he walked to the sidelines, calling for more touches.  “Come on, man. Throw me the f—ing ball,” Pickens was seen saying.BROCK PURDY’S BIGGEST FAN SHARES SPECIAL MESSAGE AFTER 49ERS WIN OVER DOLPHINS: ‘SO PROUD OF YOU!’Pickens finished the day with just one catch for two yards on two targets.On Tuesday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about Pickens wanting the…

A year ago, Zillow was forced to shut down its house-flipping business after the unit racked up big losses. For boss Rich Barton, who had staked the future of the online property-listing giant on the venture, it was a humiliating climbdown. These days, there is a lot less sniggering. The rapid cool down in the US housing market means Zillow’s decision to cut its losses actually looks smart. “iBuyers” are tech-enabled companies that use big data and algorithms to buy and flip homes. These expanded aggressively in recent years as low interest rates helped juice up home prices. But buyer…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 7, 2022 11:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford is telling the mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who’ve voiced opposition to new housing legislation to “get on board” and “stop whining.” At an unrelated announcement in neighbouring Brampton, Ont., today, Ford launched into unprompted criticism of Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s opposition to aspects of his housing plan.Crombie and other mayors across the province have said that Ontario’s new law that eliminates and freezes some developer fees to municipalities will force them to raise property…