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Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

BOSTON (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches.

FIFA orders fines and stadium sanctions against six nations in World Cup qualifying

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA fined six soccer federations 20,000 to 26,500 Swiss francs ($24,400 to $32,200) each for discrimination offenses at World Cup qualifying games in March.
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.

Trump amenaza con imponer un arancel del 25% a Apple a menos de que sus teléfonos iPhone sean fabricados en EEUU

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump amenaza con imponer un arancel del 25% a Apple a menos de que sus teléfonos iPhone sean fabricados en EEUU. The Associated Press
Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual May nor'easter soaked New England on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says

Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine , the U.S. National Security Agency said.
Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

OTTAWA — The CRTC should not classify material generated by artificial intelligence as Canadian content, unions representing actors and writers told the regulator Thursday.
Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024

Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — With warmer than normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic.
Billion dollar pizza? Bitcoin soars on key anniversary of crypto's growth

Billion dollar pizza? Bitcoin soars on key anniversary of crypto's growth

It’s not an official holiday – yet – but for many cryptocurrency enthusiasts “Bitcoin Pizza Day” is still special. Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of the first known use of cryptocurrency to buy real-world goods.

An ex-Harvard Medical School morgue manager admits his role in the theft of human remains

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has admitted his role in the theft and sale of human body parts — including hands, feet and heads.