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Sally Bercow tweet libelled Lord McAlpine, high court rules
Sally Bercow has lost her libel battle with Lord McAlpine over a tweet that falsely linked him with an allegation of child sexual abuse. The high court ruled on Friday that her tweet – "Why is Lord McAlpine trending? *innocent face*" – after BBC2 Newsnight allegations about a high-profile Tory politician – would...
guardian.co.uk (17 minutes ago)
Cool and wet for much of Memorial Day weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Cool, wet weather will continue today through Sunday, as Memorial Day weekend arrives, according to our weather partners at WPRI. A flash flood watch is in effect until noon today for most of Southern New England, as periods of rain could lead to rapid rises in streams and street flooding....
providencejournal.com (20 minutes ago)
Financial adviser starts charity effort
Jim Claywell of Godfrey and The Giving Glass Project are trying to effect social change by collecting small amounts of pocket change.
thetelegraph.com (55 minutes ago)
The BBC journalist who believed he was possessed by Lucifer
A couple of years ago I wrote about the medical drama faced by Malcolm Brabant, then the BBC's Athens-based stringer. He had suffered a massive reaction after taking a vaccine that was supposed to protect him from yellow fever. After an initial fever, in which "he was in a limbo between life and death", he went on...
guardian.co.uk (2 hours ago)
Are You Ready For The Real Cost Of Health Care?
(NAPSI)-Recent health care changes may offer more Americans access to major medical coverage, but consumers should be aware of the effect that out-of-pocket health care costs will continue to have on
bgdailynews.com (2 hours ago)
WEEKEND ECONOMIST: June jitters
Consumer sentiment in decline suggests dissatisfaction with the federal budget has outweighed May's interest rate cut. Despite the currency's easing effect, there is scope to cut again in June.
businessspectator.com.au (3 hours ago)
Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads
Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country. The legislation, adopted on Friday, bans the sale of alcoholic drinks between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It also prohibits alcohol sales anywhere close to mosques and...
foxnews.com (3 hours ago)
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over. The Scouts' longstanding ban on gay adults remains in force, and...
foxnews.com (3 hours ago)
Burlco ban on smoking in recreation areas takes effect May 31
Smokers are welcome in fewer outdoor places as bans against lighting up in parks and recreational areas are adopted with increasing frequency in the region.
philly.com (4 hours ago)
SEPTA board approves fare increases
SEPTA fares will increase July 1, but the transit agency's new budget, supposed to take effect at the same time, is still undetermined.
philly.com (4 hours ago)
Devils Tower officials encourage climbers to honor closure, respect Native American use
A voluntary climbing closure on Devils Tower is in effect during June out of respect for Native American religious and cultural ceremonies there.
rapidcityjournal.com (7 hours ago)
Israel says Iran unaffected by world pressure
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel’s prime minister says a new report by the U.N. atomic agency shows that international pressure is having no effect on halting Iran’s suspect nuclear program. In a confidential report, the International Atomic Energy Agency said thi...
yoursun.com (10 hours ago)
U.S. Territory Seizing Workers' Frequent Flier Miles
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa -- American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary. Hawaiian Airlines agreed to the plan that takes effect on June...
huffingtonpost.com (11 hours ago)
Boy Scouts vote to accept openly gay boys
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA’s National Council...
standard.net (11 hours ago)
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Certain statins -- the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was greatest for patients taking atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), the study...
ivillage.com (11 hours ago)
Pet's health: Battling obesity
Q: MY EIGHT-year-old cat Tigger has put on weight. His belly nearly touches the ground even though he doesn’t seem to eat that much. I am worried about the effect on his health.
dailyexpress.co.uk (11 hours ago)
Boy Scouts vote to end ban against openly gay boys as members, but ban against gay adult Scout...
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas, more than 60 percent supported the proposal.
nydailynews.com (12 hours ago)
Tornado warning for York County until 7:45 p.m.
A tornado warning is in effect for York County until 7:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
dailypress.com (12 hours ago)
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
MILWAUKEE - Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. The rules require labels on steaks, ribs and other cuts of meat to say where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. Earlier U.S. Department of...
bostonherald.com (12 hours ago)
New federal rules for meat labels take effect
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. The rules require labels on steaks, ribs and other cuts ...
yahoo.com (12 hours ago)
The Downton effect boosts tourism at Scots castle
Downton Abbey is being credited for an early tourism bonanza at one of Scotland’s oldest castles, it emerged yesterday. Visitor...
thetimes.co.uk (12 hours ago)
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday....
ap.org (12 hours ago)
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday.
miamiherald.com (12 hours ago)
New Rules for Labeling Meat Go Into Effect in US
New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered
abcnews.com (13 hours ago)
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered.
yahoo.com (13 hours ago)
Bruce Springsteen Makes a Grown Man Cry in New Documentary Trailer
Bruce Springsteen inspires intense loyalty. That's the thesis behind Springsteen & I, an upcoming crowdsourced documentary that looks at the effect the Boss has had on his fans' lives...
spin.com (14 hours ago)
Baku Rendering Redux: An Investigation Into Insane Architecture Images
Rendering Redux is a weekly examination of architectural rendering practices on Architizer. While many architects evaluate these images based on sheer effect, we take a more humorous approach, documenting the inconsistencies and incongruous scale figures that populate the architectural imagination. Each week, we...
gizmodo.com (15 hours ago)
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Glucosamine supplements that millions of Americans take to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis may have an unexpected side effect: They may increase risk for developing glaucoma, a small new study of older adults suggests. Glaucoma occurs when there is an increase of...
ivillage.com (15 hours ago)
Cheap Thrills: 12 Beauty Finds Under $12
Sonia Kashuk Yarn Print Makeup Bagtarget.com Tired of seeing your makeup “unravel” all over that seemingly bottomless tote? Secure your precious cargo in style with this bright, yarn-patterned bag. To buy: Sonia Kashuk Yarn Print Cosmetic Case, $6.99 at target.com...
ivillage.com (15 hours ago)
Flood Advisory for Fairfield County
Thunderstorms headed for the area could cause flooding in urban areas and small streams in the southwestern part of the state, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory for the area. The advisory remains in effect until 6:15 while heavy rain and thunderstorms make their way northeast toward...
newstimes.com (15 hours ago)
