The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international arbitration. The foreign ministry accused China’s coastguard of using water cannon against a civilian boat supplying troops on… Continue reading Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
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Former Congresswoman To Seek GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s Seat
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) is launching a campaign to oust Republican Sen. Rick Scott, she announced Tuesday morning, becoming the highest-profile Democrat to announce a Senate bid in Republican-trending Florida. Her entry into the race marks an attempt by Democrats to make Florida a major Senate battleground in 2024, a year when keeping their… Continue reading Former Congresswoman To Seek GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s Seat
Prosecutors seek 27 to 33 years in prison for Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors are seeking sentences of 27 to 33 years in federal prison in the cases of four Proud Boys found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their actions during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and 20 years for a fifth Proud Boy found guilty on other charges. Enrique Tarrio, Joseph Biggs, Ethan… Continue reading Prosecutors seek 27 to 33 years in prison for Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy
As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
For an economy heavily dependent on tourism, Maui has come to rely on platforms like Airbnb to generate revenue. But as the island looks to recover from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, the booking site has fallen short in consistent communication, guests and hosts say, potentially costing both those groups thousands of dollars… Continue reading As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death
When the first officer arrived on the scene, Rogers, who is not a medical professional, told the officer that he thought Newkirk was dead, he said. Both Rogers and Asia, who remained in the car while her friend administered CPR, said the officer did not administer CPR, contradicting the police report, and did not check… Continue reading Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death
Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break
As the Hollywood writers strike nears its 100th day and pressure from striking actors mounts, producers are asking for a meeting. The Writers Guild of America told screenwriters that Carol Lombardini, the studio negotiator, requested to talk Friday about the possibility of resuming negotiations with the guild. “As we’ve said before, be wary of rumors,”… Continue reading Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break