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World

plane crashVigils and Landmarks Illuminated to Commemorate the First Anniversary of the Ukraine Plane Crash

PARIS/LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Paris lit up the Eiffel Tower in blue and yellow and people draped in Ukrainian flags gathered at a vigil in London on Thursday, as the world marks one year of war between Ukraine and Russia. Russia invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Feb. 24, 2022, the biggest […]

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Finance

Treating sovereign defaults like a plane crash

Regular Alphaville readers (going back to the pari passu glory days) will know that restructuring government debt has always been a messy process, and it has become much messier in recent years. Two of the field’s leading thinkers (Mitu Gulati and Lee Buchheit) have suggested a new legal doctrine to help break the logjam: treat […]

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US

Hazardous chemical spill from commercial truck crash has

CNN  —  A crash involving a commercial tractor truck hauling liquid nitric acid has led to evacuation orders as a hazardous spill prompted officials to close a portion of Interstate 10 in Tucson, Arizona, officials said. The interstate was shut down in both directions between Rita and Kolb roads Tuesday, and the “extensive closure” is […]

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Boxing

2 Survive Australia Crash

Australia’s cricket team has suffered a devastating defeat in the most brutal Test match in recent memory, with only two players emerging unscathed from the carnage. The match, which took place in India, was a gruelling three-day affair that saw the Aussies outclassed by the Indian team in every department. The Australian batsmen were unable […]

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Showbiz

The One Show viewers blast ‘car crash’ interview with Simon Le

Ronan said: “Birmingham holds a very special place in your heart, you guys got to perform at the Commonwealth Games, the opening ceremony which was amazing. “Also, you’ve given an Aston Villa player your seal of approval, is that right?” Although the 64-year-old seemed taken back by the statement as he asked: “Have I? Which […]

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UK

Driver killed after lorry catches fire in horror motorway crash

A lorry driver has died after their HGV caught fire following a horror motorway crash. Two HGVs collided on the M62 near Warrington, Cheshire, in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene, near junction 10 for the M6 and found one lorry ablaze. The driver of that vehicle was declared dead […]

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Health

DNA IDs woman killed in 1987 turnpike crash

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop T announced Tuesday it closed a 35-year-old case by identifying the victim of a fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Linda Jean McClure, 26, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, was a passenger in a tractor-trailer that crashed at mile marker 119.4 eastbound, in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County, on October 22, 1987. […]

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Health

DNA identifies 1987 turnpike crash victim

McClure Pennsylvania State Police Troop T announced Tuesday it closed a 35-year-old case by identifying the victim of a fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Linda Jean McClure, 26, of Indiana, Pa., was a passenger in a tractor-trailer that crashed at mile marker 119.4 eastbound, in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County, on Oct. 22, 1987. The […]

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UK

M60 traffic chaos as crash blocks lanes sparking commuter misery

A motorway crash has left commuters crowding on key traffic arteries this morning. People have crowded on the M60 on their way to work due to an incident, with two lanes closed off.  We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking […]

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Technology

Milwaukee man praises Apple Watch for life-saving alert after

MILWAUKEE — Ten years ago, Charles Finks’ world turned upside down. In college, he was diagnosed with tonic-clonic epilepsy. It is a type of seizure that causes him to lose consciousness and have forceful muscle convulsions. “​It’s been a long journey,” said Finks. Finks says his seizures can happen at any moment. Day or night. […]