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Yankees star CC Sabathia helps fund $11m Harlem sports field serving five sports

CC Sabathia, the former New York Yankees pitcher, has helped transform a dilapidated dirt field in Harlem into a place where children can play. Through his PitCCh In Foundation, Sabathia joined public agencies and sports organisations to fund the $11 million Harlem Field of Dreams at Brigadier General Charles Young…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Mississippi attorney general rules fatal police shooting of one-year-old as ‘justified’

Officers responding to an alleged shoplifting call fired into the vehicle of Vellesiya Wiley, killing her son, Kohen

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

France riots: Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity,' expert says

In the wake of the weekend violence in France, political camps have been trading blame for the "chaos". The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark…

France 24 · Oct 19

Copenhagen's ByBi grows from a rooftop project to 100 hives, producing six tonnes of honey yearly

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, ByBi serves as a remarkable social enterprise focused on training marginalized individuals in beekeeping and honey production. With a capacity of 80 to 100 bee colonies, the enterprise yields four to six tonnes of honey annually. Established in 2010, ByBi promotes social inclusion while…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Italy to dispatch 500 troops to 'defend Milan' after protests and looting

Luxury stores on Milan's Via Montenapoleone cleared their windows and shut early, bracing for a return of the violence that hit the city over the weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Green Card ban: Tech firm Cloudera agrees to pay $2 million and accepts 2-year ban from PERM for discrimination

A California-based tech firm, Cloudera, has reached a settlement of $2 million with the Department of Justice and the Department of Labor on allegations that the company discriminated against qualified US workers when it filed for Green Cards for its foreign workers. Additionally, the company will be banned from the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Art crime detective Arthur Brand warns: 'All museums have been, and will be, victims of theft'

François Picard is pleased to welcome art crime detective Arthur Brand. "In the old days they stole a painting, but a painting is unique; you cannot cut it in two," Brand explains. "In the last 10 years they have been targeting more and more objects made of gold, silver". He…

France 24 · Oct 19

Texas family sells 650-acre lakefront ranch for $10M+, preserving 86 years of history as a state park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has acquired a 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine for over $10 million. This land will become a new state park, enhancing public access to natural resources. Initially owned by the Pollard family since 1940, the property has significant natural features and wildlife habitats. The state…

The Times of India · Oct 19

France riots: AI photos falsely depict elderly couple ‘stripped and robbed’

AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show an elderly couple being “stripped and robbed” during unrest in France have racked up millions of views. Amplified by far-right accounts, the images fuelled inflammatory claims about Muslims, Jews and the riots. The FRANCE 24 Observers traced one image to an AI photo montage…

France 24 · Oct 19

Shawn Oliver pleads not guilty to OUI charge after crash

Shawn Oliver has pleaded not guilty to charges of operating under the influence and other related offenses after suspending his campaign for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts

The Independent UK · Oct 19