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Uber considered its relationship with Kroes so sensitive that the company’s top European lobbyist repeatedly instructed colleagues to keep it under wraps, warning in 2015 that it was “highly confidential and should not be discussed outside of this group.” Kroes says she did nothing wrong, adding that her role as special envoy for tech companies meant it was her job to talk to politicians about emerging companies in the industry....

Kristie St. Claire, a friend of Manthorne’s, says it is unusual for her to be out of touch with friends or family. “He has a lot of friends that he’s in very close contact with on a daily basis,” said St. Claire in an interview with CHEK News. “He attended a wedding party right now and is arranging it. So she’s in close contact on a regular basis with all her friends so none of those people have heard everything from her and they’re worried....

In what looks like a scene from Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island,” a decommissioned World War II fort in the middle of the ocean is up for auction for the first time, starting at just $60,000. Located in Northern England’s Humber Estuary, the concrete vessel was originally built between 1915 and 1919 for naval defense during World War I, although it would not be commissioned until World War II. Listed as historic, the property is designated by the UK as a ‘grade II’ building or structure that is of ‘special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it’....

Premier Doug Ford is in Victoria this week, where Canada’s premiers have called on the federal government to increase its share of health care spending. But back in Ontario, the NDP and Liberals say the Ford government must also commit to spending more within the province to maintain critical health services. “We need increased federal health care transfers — but Premier Doug Ford must promise to start spending an actionable amount on health care,” interim NDP Leader Peter Tabuns said in a written statement....

Bobby East, a former driver in NASCAR’s Xfinity and Truck divisions, was stabbed at a California gas station Wednesday and died from his injuries. He was 37. Deadline’s Bruce Haring reported Saturday police had identified 27-year-old Trent William Millsap as a suspect after he allegedly stabbed East in the chest while he was pumping gas. “Officers attempted life saving measures until OCFA paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a local trauma center, where the victim succumbed to his injury,” a police statement read....

The Liberals are facing heavy criticism from Ukraine for exempting six Siemens Energy wind turbines, maintained in Montreal and helping to deliver natural gas to parts of Germany, from sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on a conference call after a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Bali, Indonesia, Freeland said she understood Ukraine’s response but defended the government’s move as the appropriate move under the circumstances....

10.07.2022, 23:14 Uhr Die ukrainische Führung hat die Zivilbevölkerung im besetzten Süden des Landes wegen geplanter Armeeangriffe zur Flucht aufgerufen. Die Bewohner der Regionen Cherson und Saporischschja sollten dringend ihre Häuser verlassen – notfalls in Richtung der Schwarzmeerhalbinsel Krim, die seit 2014 von Russland annektiert wird, sagte die stellvertretende Ministerpräsidentin Irina Wereschtschuk. Dies war notwendig, um Personen bei bevorstehenden Rückholversuchen nicht zu gefährden. Verteidigungsminister Oleksiy Reznikov sagte in einem Interview mit der britischen Zeitung The Sunday Times, Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj habe der Armee befohlen, südliches Territorium zurückzuerobern, das von westlichen Waffen besetzt sei....

On Wednesday, Zamora set its own record after reaching 41.1 degrees Celsius (105.98 degrees Fahrenheit), according to climate statistician Max Herrera. Soria hit a record high of 38.7 degrees Celsius (101.66 degrees Fahrenheit) on the same day. The central Portuguese city of Lousã set an all-time high of 46.3 degrees Celsius (115.34 degrees Fahrenheit) and Lisbon set a July record of 41.4 degrees Celsius (106.52 degrees Fahrenheit). But the worst is yet to come....

New details describe how the gunman who killed 22 people in the April 2020 massacre in Nova Scotia grew up in a home of violence and psychological torture, growing up to carry on the example set by a father he hated. The Mass Casualty Commission leading the investigation into what happened on April 18-19, 2020, when Gabriel Wortman went on a deadly rampage across the province in a fake RCMP car, released new documents Monday about the violence in Wortman’s family....

Ayton, who turns 24 on July 23, was a restricted free agent after failing to sign an extension with Phoenix last summer. He averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Suns last season, helping the team finish the regular season with the best record in the NBA. Signing Ayton should have some major ripple effects around the league, as he’s been mentioned frequently as a potential trade chip in a Kevin Durant trade while the Pacers are still looking for an upgrade at center....

Kashmir Ali, 35, has been named as the homicide victim in the shooting that occurred at a home in the 22600 block of 119 Ave. IHIT has named Cashmere Ali as the homicide victim in a shooting in Maple Ridge that occurred Friday. I HIT Read more: Police investigate fatal stabbing in Duncan, BC Story continues below ad “We are working to locate witnesses who can shed light on what led to this tragedy,” said Sgt....

Bozen (ots) – EXE Solar präsentiert auf der Intersolar 2022 zwei neue PV-Systeme Die Entwicklung der Energiepreise einerseits und das immer größer werdende Interesse von Investoren und Bauherren an Ökologie und Nachhaltigkeit stellen die Anbieter von Photovoltaikanlagen vor große Herausforderungen. Die EXE Solar GmbH (Bozen) wird Fachbesuchern und interessierten Herstellern während ihres Auftritts auf der Intersolar in München kompetente Antworten geben. Der modern gestaltete Kiosk im Raum A1 (Kammer 310) dirigiert auf einer Fläche von 140 m² die Planeten genannten Photovoltaikanlagen, die nahezu frei schweben und von allen Seiten zugänglich sind....

Publié à 13h21 Le Dr Caitlin Bernard a déclaré à plusieurs médias début juillet qu’elle avait admis la petite fille à Indianapolis après avoir été contactée par un collègue de l’Ohio. Dans cet État du nord, voisin de l’Indiana, la décision de la Cour suprême du 24 juin de ne plus garantir le droit d’interrompre une grossesse a immédiatement permis l’entrée en vigueur d’une loi interdisant l’avortement après six semaines de grossesse....

La série sombre continue. Dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, un homme d’une cinquantaine d’années a été retrouvé mort dans une piscine privée. Pour échapper à la canicule, cet habitant de la rue André Delieux, dans le quartier Busca de Toulouse, aurait décidé de se rafraîchir pendant la nuit. Mais ce quinquagénaire n’a jamais refait surface. C’est son père de 89 ans qui l’a découvert sans vie dans la piscine....