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Supervisor Alan Wong Introduces Legislation to Restore Veterans’ Commission Name and Remove Sunset Date
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong introduced legislation on Tuesday to restore the name of the city’s Veterans’ Affairs Commission and eliminate a provision that would dissolve the body in 2029. The move follows a citywide restructuring that renamed the group and imposed a sunset date, drawing opposition from veterans who argue the change diminishes their authority and public recognition.
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Woman barred from every Greggs outlet after series of offences
She has been banned from all branches of the popular chain A serial shoplifter who stole more than £2,000 worth of goods has been barred from every branch of a popular bakery chain nationwide.
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Clashes over fuel supply after Guinea depot blaze
Protesting youths and security forces clashed in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday as demonstrators demanded petrol be restored at service stations whose supplies were suspended after a deadly explosion at the country's main fuel depot.
Pornhub owner to pay $1.8 mn to US but will not face charges
The Montreal-based company that owns Pornhub will not face charges over links to a sex trafficking operation but has agreed to pay $1.8 million to the US government and make payments to victims, officials said Thursday.
US stocks resume upward climb as oil dips on Angola OPEC exit
Wall Street stocks resumed their upward climb on Thursday following a brief pullback while oil prices declined after Angola quit the OPEC oil cartel.
US 2008 Olympic team and Carter among first-time Basketball Hall nominees
The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday.
Welbeck salvages draw for Brighton at Crystal Palace
Danny Welbeck's late equaliser denied Crystal Palace a first Premier League win in seven games as Brighton salvaged a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park on Thursday.
West Indies bowl out England for 132 in decider
England were bowled out for 132 in their Twenty20 decider against West Indies on Thursday, giving the home side a great chance of clinching the five-match series.
Suriname ex-president to be jailed after losing murder appeal
Suriname's ex-president Desi Bouterse will be jailed after losing his appeal against a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of political opponents over four decades ago, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.
'Not there yet': UN Security Council Gaza resolution stalled
The UN Security Council on Thursday will try once again to pass a resolution calling for a halt in fighting between Israel and Hamas after previous efforts to win Washington's backing fell short.
Vlhova overhauls Shiffrin to pinch Courchevel slalom win
Olympic champion Petra Vlhova clinched her 30th World Cup win on Thursday with a scorching second run to beat Mikaela Shiffrin in the slalom under the lights at Courchevel.
Top US, China military officers speak for first time in a year
Top US military officer General Charles "CQ" Brown spoke with China's General Liu Zhenli on Thursday, a spokesman said, after a more than year-long halt to high-level defense talks between the two countries.
Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, just days after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia poll workers.
Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university
A 24-year-old student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at a Prague university on Thursday in the Czech Republic's worst shooting in decades, before authorities said the attacker was "eliminated".
Lyon reach Women's Champions League last eight despite Brann draw
Lyon claimed a spot in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals despite drawing 2-2 with Norwegian side Brann on Thursday.
LeBron James to miss Lakers' NBA game at Minnesota
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Minnesota on Thursday with tendinitis in his left ankle, the club announced.
Leaders Girona held as Betis grab late equaliser
Girona missed the chance to ensure they will finish the year top of La Liga as the surprise leaders conceded a late equaliser at Real Betis in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
White House says readying new proposal to Russia to free two Americans
The White House said Thursday it was preparing a new proposal to Russia to seek the release of two imprisoned Americans after Moscow rejected an earlier attempt.
MLB tweaks rules on pace of play and first base path
Major League Baseball's competition committee voted Thursday to approve several rule tweaks aimed at improving the pace of play and another that widens the runner's path to first base.
US Steel, Nippon Steel seek US security review of takeover deal
US Steel Corp and its potential buyer Nippon Steel of Japan are requesting a federal review of their proposed deal following congressional criticism that the transaction threatens US national security, US Steel said Thursday.
Rahul praises youngsters after Samson ton sets up ODI series win
Indian captain KL Rahul praised his group of young players after Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century and set up a series-deciding win for India against South Africa in the third one-day international in Paarl on Thursday.
Peru seizes 4,000 live Amazon turtles at airport
Peruvian authorities have seized some 4,000 turtles that originated in the Amazon at the country's main international airport, the national wildlife service said Thursday.
French unions announce end of Channel tunnel strike
French unions on Thursday announced the end of a wildcat strike that paralysed train travel through the Channel tunnel between France and Britain, saying the route would reopen shortly.
Gunman kills over 15 people at Prague university
A 24-year-old student killed more than 15 people and wounded dozens more at a Prague university on Thursday in the Czech Republic's worst shooting in decades, before authorities said the attacker was "eliminated".
A whiff of tears reduces male aggression, says study
Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response -- but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to aggression.
Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thought
Scientists investigating how Antarctica's ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses that live in its chilly waters.
Ravens visit 49ers in possible Super Bowl preview
A potential Super Bowl preview between the NFL's top two teams this season, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, headlines an extended Christmas holiday slate with playoff berths also at stake.
Widespread opposition suggests Super League is still a non-starter
Thursday's ruling by the European Court of Justice appears unlikely to lead to any changes to the footballing landscape on the continent in the near future, after leagues, clubs, player representatives and fan groups immediately reiterated their opposition to any proposed Super League.
Prague university shooting kills over 15
A 24-year-old gunman killed more than 15 people and wounded dozens more at a Prague university on Thursday in the Czech Republic's worst shooting in decades, before authorities said the attacker was "eliminated".
French city makes public transport free for residents
The French city of Montpellier on Thursday became the latest European metropolis to allow all its residents to ride public transport for free.
US airlines say they're ready for record holiday travel
US airlines are gearing up for record traffic this holiday season, having beefed up staffing in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of last Christmas's operational meltdown.
US adds Guatemalans targeting president-elect to blacklist
The United States on Thursday added a Guatemalan prosecutor and judge targeting president-elect Bernardo Arevalo to a corruption blacklist, making them ineligible for US visas.
Hamas says Israel bombs Gaza aid crossing, as UN plans vote
Israel bombed a newly reopened aid crossing point on Thursday, Hamas authorities said, hours before the United Nations Security Council was to make another attempt to pass a much-delayed resolution on pausing the Gaza fighting.
Struggling Cologne part ways with Baumgart, hit with transfer ban
Struggling Bundesliga side Cologne were hit with a year-long transfer ban on Thursday, just hours after parting ways with manager Steffen Baumgart.