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The man charged with killing seven people at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, traveled to Wisconsin after the shooting and "seriously contemplated" another attack, police said Wednesday. Authorities also said 21-year-old Robert "Bobby" Crimo III has admitted to the killings and "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators. Lake County Major Crime Task Force Deputy Chief Chris Covelli told reporters on Wednesday that after Crimo left t he shooting scene in Illinois, he traveled to Madison, where he saw another holiday celebration taking place. "He seriously contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting," Covelli said. "We don't have information to suggest he planned on driving to Madison initially to commit another attack," Covelli added. "We do believe that he was driving around following the first attack and saw the celebration." Covelli said it's not yet clear why the suspect didn't … [Read more...] about Highland Park parade shooting suspect confessed and “seriously contemplated” a second attack, officials say

The man charged with killing seven people in a shooting on an Independence Day parade in Chicago has confessed to police that he fired on the crowd. Robert E Crimo III faces seven counts of murder over the shooting in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, and news of the confession - which was reported by the Lake County State's Attorney - came as he appeared in court. The state's attorney said that Crimo admitted dressing up as a woman to blend in with the crowd before climbing on the roof, looking through his sights and firing down the street with a Smith and Wesson semi-automatic rifle. It was also revealed that Crimo had considered a second shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, but - despite having 60 rounds remaining - he had not planned for this, so did not go ahead. Crimo, 21, had planned the Chicago attack for several weeks, police said, and is alleged to have climbed a fire escape ladder onto the roof of a business before firing at the crowd. … [Read more...] about Chicago shooting suspect confessed to police ahead of court appearance, state attorney says

The energy crisis sparked by Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine is having all kinds of consequences on the corporate sector. Germany's government looks set to bail out Uniper , one of the country's biggest power utilities, with a package of up to €9bn apparently being discussed. On Wednesday, the French government went one step further, announcing a full nationalisation of the energy giant EDF, the company that in Britain is the fourth largest household energy supplier and which is building Hinkley Point 'C', the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Elisabeth Borne, the French PM, told parliament: "The climate emergency requires strong, radical decisions. We need to have full control of the production and our energy future. We must ensure our sovereignty faced with the consequences of the war and the colossal challenges ahead. "That is why I confirm today the intention of the state to hold 100% of the capital of EDF." Advertisement In truth, … [Read more...] about UK’s fourth-largest household energy supplier EDF nationalised by the French state

When Corrine Rojas comes into work, Mars is waiting for her. She drives to the office, grabs a cup of coffee, and then pulls up the latest dispatches from Perseverance, a car-size NASA rover situated inside a crater in Mars’s northern hemisphere. Rojas, an operations engineer at Arizona State University, checks that the rover’s main cameras are working well, and that they took the shots scientists back home had asked for. Then, she basks in the wondrous sights of our celestial neighbor. “I am often the first person to lay eyes on photos from Mars taken by the rover,” Rojas told me. And Mars has been looking particularly good lately. That’s not to say that the planet has been working on its appearance; aside from the winds blowing around some dust, it has remained mostly unchanged for a few billion years . The difference is us, and particularly the Perseverance mission, which has captured some of the sharpest views of the Martian surface to date. The rover’s job is to search for … [Read more...] about We’ve Never Seen Mars Quite Like This

COUNTRY Singer Toby Keith announced on June 12 that he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and had undergone surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy. Now that he came out with his diagnosis, fans suspect his tour will be canceled. Toby has been keeping busy since his cancer diagnosis. In a statement the 60-year-old posted to his social media, the country singer told fans what he has been going through. "Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I've spent the last six months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery," he started out the post. "So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover, and relax." READ MORE ON TOBY KEITH TOBY ON TOUR Country music fans are anticipating Toby Keith's 2022 tour, get your tickets! 'I NEED TIME TO BREATHE' What we know about Toby Keith's cancer diagnosis "I am looking forward to spending this time with my family, but I will see the fans sooner than later. I can't … [Read more...] about Inside Toby Keith’s secret stomach cancer battle as fans suspect his tour will be canceled

The United States has been ordered to lift some sanctions against Iran, in a symbolic victory for Tehran. The United Nations’ top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), says anything that has an impact on humanitarian aid and civil aviation safety must be suspended. President Donald Trump has moved to restore tough US sanctions after withdrawing from Tehran’s nuclear accord with world powers. Iran brought its case to The Hague based on the Treaty of Amity, a UN document dating from 1955, well before the 1979 Islamic revolution. What did the court say? In their ruling , the 15-strong panel of judges unanimously dismissed US objections that the court had no jurisdiction. Washington had argued that Iran’s action was a misuse of the court. The ruling also rejected US assurances, given in August, that sanctions would not affect humanitarian conditions. This was “not adequate to address fully the humanitarian and safety concerns raised” by Iran, the court … [Read more...] about UN court sides with Iran and orders US to lift some sanctions

After decades of playing for free and risking their bodies, college football players now have a chance to realize their power. The coronavirus pandemic and the national focus on injustice and inequality since the killing of George Floyd are combining to increase players’ leverage over their school. Earlier this month, players at Florida State University demanded an apology from Mike Norvell, their first-year head coach. Norvell, who is white, earlier told a reporter that he had personally connected with each of his athletes about Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests. But the star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson, who is black, knew otherwise and announced on Twitter that he and his teammates “will not be working out until further notice.” The players’ threat worked . Norvell said he was sorry, and no players were disciplined. Suddenly, college football has to listen to athletes. Floyd’s death highlights the injustice, discrimination, and inequality faced by black men, who … [Read more...] about College Football Players Can Resist Their Exploiters

This story was originally published in Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. Poison drops over a million hectares are planned to counter a 'mega mast' predicted to spark a plague of predators in native forests. David Williams reports. When I last visited a forest frequented by orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, there was quiet optimism. In 2009, I accompanied Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Sandy Yong to Canterbury's Hawdon Valley, near Arthur's Pass, while she checked rat tracking tunnels and traps. READ MORE: P redator control project lasting legacy of conservation pioneers The weapon to wipe out wasps: The story of Vespex | Wasp Wipeout Back then, kākāriki numbers were estimated to be between 200 and 400 birds in three valleys - the Hawdon and Poulter in Arthur's Pass National Park, and the south branch of the Hurunui River. Yong thought the bird numbers were slowly growing. But she was concerned about a predator population … [Read more...] about $30.5 million hit planned for ‘mega mast’

Some experts are warning that gaps in testing and vaccine coverage for monkeypox will leave the United States vulnerable to losing control of its tropical virus outbreak. Public health leaders from the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) and George Washington University (GW) warn that a fractured and lacking response to the outbreak so far can have severe consequences. Previous experts have warned that the virus has likely been spreading undetected in the U.S. for some time, and fear it could become endemic in the nation is not curbed soon. As if Friday - the most recently available data - the U.S. has logged 460 cases across 31 states and the District of Columbia. Iowa is believed to have recorded its first case over the weekend as well, though Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) figures have not yet reflected it. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next New York City orders another 6,000 doses of monkeypox... US … [Read more...] about Experts warn that the US could soon lose control of monkeypox due to lack of testing and limited access to vaccines

Nadhim Zahawi arrives at Treasury in new role as Chancellor Sign up and receive our free daily stars from Russell Grant SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nadhim Zahawi has stepped into the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer from today after Rishi Sunak handed in his resignation. Zahawi has been a Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010. But what is his net worth, and how does it compare to Rishi Sunak ? Related articles Prince Michael of Kent fortune laid bare Bob Ross fortune: Artist worth millions who made more art than Picasso Nadhim Zahawi is said to have an estimated net worth of up to £100million to Express previously reported. Updated records from Companies House … [Read more...] about Nadhim Zahawi net worth: How much is the new Chancellor worth compared to Rishi Sunak?