Web archive - July 9, 2024

World

US reacts to Russian missile attack on Kyiv children's hospital

The US State Department called the attack on the Kyiv hospital a deliberate strike on civilian infrastructure.

World

White House denies Biden has Parkinson's after doctor visits

Visitor logs show neurologist's visits, but White House insists there’s no Parkinson's treatment for Biden.

Technology

Hyundai sued for allegedly falsifying US electric car sales

Lawsuit filed by Napleton Aurora Imports says HMA pressured dealers to misuse inventory codes to exaggerate sales

World

Unidentified substance mass poisons 80 in Bulqiza, Albania

Authorities suspect water contamination but found no bacterial evidence; investigation continues.

Entertainment

Alec Baldwin trial begins: Jury selection underway in high-profile manslaughter case

Baldwin faces trial over the tragic shooting on the 'Rust' film set, with jury selection starting in Santa Fe.

World

NYU resolves antisemitism lawsuit with Jewish students

The settlement comes amid similar lawsuits against major universities for allowing antisemitism on campus.

Pakistan

Mass overbilling prompts govt to revert to previous billing method

Pro-rata system to be abolished after approximately 326,350 protected consumers had to pay double bills

Entertainment

Scarlett Johansson gives update on Amazon's 'Just Cause' limited series

'Just Cause' marks Scarlett Johansson's first major venture into television.

Entertainment

Big Brother host Will Best gets engaged to long-time lover Tobi Rose

For the special occasion, Will surprised Tobi with a romantic trip to Italy, where he proposed in Tuscany.

World

HSBC plans CEO transition, talent retention efforts

HSBC expected to pick new chief executive from crop of internal candidates and to announce this month