At least six killed and two dozen injured after shooting in Highland Park just after 10am local timeAt least six dead in shooting at Chicago suburb’s Fourth of July paradeIn a new statement, Biden condemned the shooting in Highland Park as a “senseless act of violence” and vowed to deliver the “full support of the federal government to assist.” As the search continues for the gunman, Biden said he had “surged” the federal law enforcement response and was monitoring the situation closely.Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day. As always, we are grateful for the first responders and law enforcement on the scene. I have spoken to Governor Pritzker and Mayor Rotering, and have offered the full support of the Federal government to their communities. I also surged federal law enforcement to assist… Read more »

Chinese President Xi Jinping with newly sworn-in chief executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, on Friday. | Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in John Lee, marking a new era of antidemocratic governance in Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in John Lee as Hong Kong’s new chief executive on Friday, marking a new era of antidemocratic governance in the city once known as China’s economic gateway to the West. Friday was also the 25th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s agreement to return Hong Kong to China in 1997. That agreement promised a “one country, two systems” governing principle until 2047 — the idea being that although the city would belong to Beijing, Hong Kongers would continue to enjoy a high degree of autonomy relative to mainland citizens, including a freer press, an independent judiciary, and its own local government. However, under Xi’s… Read more »

Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky wished the U.S. a happy Independence Day on Monday as the nation fights for its own independence against the ongoing Russian invasion. “I appreciate the leadership assistance of the United States in Ukraine's defending of common values — freedom, democracy and independence,” Zelensky tweeted, wishing Americans and President Biden... Read more »

The family of the deceased 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, allegedly tortured to death by some senior students who wanted to initiate him into a cult group, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to unnecessarily delay proceedings at the coroner’s inquest into his death.   According to the Oromoni’s family, there is a plot to frustrate them from seeking justice. Specifically, the family indicted the representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the court proceedings, one Bernard Onigah, who it claimed was been used to create confusion at every court sitting just to ensure that the Coroner never arrived at a conclusion to make its final report based on findings and substantial evidence at its disposal.   Consequently, the father of the deceased, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni, who spoke with journalists in Warri at the weekend, urged the leadership of the NBA to… Read more »

The suspect in the incident at an Independence Day event in a Chicago suburb, is described as a white male aged 18-20 with long black hair. Read more »

A WOMAN is terrified her creepy neighbour is stalking her after he put a camera on her fence to spy on her family in their garden. The woman took to TikTok to share her concerns after spotting the device poking over her garden fence. In the video, Sayra Hernandez says: “So I have a crazy […] Read more »

Retailers have begun to embrace new opportunities and cater to consumer demands that have gained momentum since the start of the pandemic. A New Era in Retail and Ecommerce Is Emerging explores several developments that have kicked into high gear over the past 18 months, including:Purpose-driven brands taking center stageLivestream shopping catching on in the USGrocery ecommerce expandingYou can receive a complimentary copy of this PDF directly to your inbox simply by completing the form on this page. You'll also begin receiving our eMarketer Retail daily newsletter, designed to keep you up to date on the latest trends and developments in the industry.Read the original article on Business Insider Read more »

Although James Cameron has been deeply entrenched in the development of sequels to his 2009 blockbuster “Avatar” for more than a decade, the director has shared that he’s considering leaving the world of Pandora behind for other projects down the line. The first “Avatar” sequel, subtitled “The Way of Water,” is set to hit theaters […] Read more »

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Five people are dead and 16 are injured after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, a suburb 30 miles north of Chicago. Read more »

Tribune Online Fistula: Succour as FG set to end challenges suffered by women, girl child Succour came the way of Nigerian women as Federal Government has reiterated its resolve towards alleviating the sufferings of women living with the abnormal health condition popularly known as Fistula. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, gave the assurance in Abuja, during the implementation of a ‘Rehabilitation and Reintegration Project for Women and the […] Fistula: Succour as FG set to end challenges suffered by women, girl child Tribune Online Read more »

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 in the opening game of Group C of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Nine-time champions and FIFA World Cup ever-present Nigeria were also defeated by South AFrica 10 months ago and on home soil in the final match of the first Read More Read more »

The Peter Obi Support Network has called for the immediate discontinuation of the negotiations and alliance between the Labour Party and the New Nigerian People’s Party. The group said the NNPP’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwanso,’s continuous association with the Peter Obi candidacy will be a liability rather than an asset. They said Kwakwanso’s utterances and Read More Read more »

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French veteran Alizé Cornet crashed out of Wimbledon in the fourth round on Monday as Ajla Tomljanovic won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach her second straight Wimbledon quarter-final. Meanwhile the fairytale Wimbledon debut of Cornet’s compatriot Harmony Tan came to an end when the Frenchwoman was beaten 6-2 6-3 by 20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in the fourth round. Read more »

At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday. Read more »

In a move that can be crucial in tuberculosis elimination, ICMR's apex TB research institute plans to start a BCG booster trial among kids and adolescents of 6-18 years to check whether re-vaccination can help prevent tuberculosis spread in household contacts of TB patients. The health ministry is likely to discuss funding proposal for the study on Tuesday. Read more »

The Canadian government says it has signed a $15.6 billion agreement to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by chronic underfunding of child welfare Read more »

Moscow declared victory Monday after its forces seized the city of Lysychansk, signaling it will soon push its invasion deeper into Ukraine after capturing what had been Kyiv's last major stronghold in the Luhansk province. Read more »

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Six people were killed and about 24 wounded as gunfire and chaos shatter a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.        Read more »

Law enforcement agencies are still searching for the suspect and say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Read more »

Democratic Sen. Hassan of New Hampshire charges in a Fox News interview that her Republican challengers in the crucial battleground state are ‘extreme opponents’ Read more »

Biden added that he had spoken to Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and offered the "full support" of the federal government. Read more »

The prosecutors said the defendants unlawfully had sexual intercourse with the two survivors while their parents were not in the house. The post Housekeeper gets two life sentences for raping employer’s daughters first appeared on Premium Times Nigeria. The post Housekeeper gets two life sentences for raping employer’s daughters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Read more »

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The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors. Read more »

It's not at all clear what the former president was referring to in a furious series of 4th of July messages. Read more »

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Beijing issues a warning over London’s talks with Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator. Read more »

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A rowdy street takeover in South Los Angeles ended in the early hours of July 4 after one person was fatally shot. Read more »

Funds will go to Indigenous children who were removed from their homes, discriminated against in provision of services. Read more »

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US President Joe Biden pledged Monday to keep fighting to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in America after a deadly mass shooting at a July 4th parade in a Chicago suburb. Read more »

The U.S. says it was likely an Israeli soldier who killed Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent Palestinian-American journalist, shot in May. She was covering an Israeli military raid.. Read more »

Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon but said he might step down one day. Read more »

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The Ohio city of Akron declared a state of emergency, setting a curfew and cancelling Independence Day fireworks, after protests over the police killing of an unarmed black man turned unruly. Read more »

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Tension heightened on Monday in Igoba community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State following the killing of a security guard identified as ‘Mr Sunday’ by gunmen. The unidentified attackers who also set the station ablaze shot and killed the security guard who was manning the Titolu Venture filling station in the community. […] Gunmen kill security man, set filling station ablaze in Ondo Read more »

Israel and Poland have agreed to improve relations that had deteriorated after Warsaw introduced a law last year limiting the ability of Jews to recover World War Two properties, saying on Monday they would mutually restore ambassadors. Read more »

Russian troops are ratcheting up their efforts to secure full control of the entire Donbas area in eastern Ukraine - and from what we have witnessed, there's very little which is going to stop them right now. Read more »

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Children on a Boy Scouts field trip were taken into the police shooting range, where images of Black men holding guns were being used for target practice. Read more »

A manhunt is underway in the US after at least six people were killed and another 24 admitted to hospital in a Fourth of July Independence Day Parade mass shooting. The Highland Park parade was halted ten minutes after it began when gunshots rang out through the crowd. Police have confirmed the lone shooter was positioned on a nearby rooftop overseeing the parade and a rifle was found on the scene. Authorities say the shooter is still at large and are asking residents to avoid the area. Read more »