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Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in U.S. strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in U.S. strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area

U.S. Africa Command said it conducted the strikes on what it claims were ISIS positions in Sokoto state, which borders Niger to the north, “in coordination with Nigerian authorities.” But as CNN's Larry Madowo reports, villagers say the area is not known for terrorist activity and that local Chri... Read more

Cnn - Dec 28
Frustrated customer calls out Target after discovering sneaky tactic at local store: 'These companies assume consumers are stupid'
Frustrated customer calls out Target after discovering sneaky tactic at local store: 'These companies assume consumers are stupid'

When consumers can’t trust their stores, they’re forced to constantly double-check or take their business elsewhere. Read more

Yahoo! News - Dec 28
Dozens of energy projects pushed through against local community wishes
Dozens of energy projects pushed through against local community wishes

Calls are now being made to abolish the government’s Energy Consents Unit. Read more

The Scotsman - Dec 28
South Shields fire LIVE: Huge fire in UK seaside town as locals told 'close your doors'
South Shields fire LIVE: Huge fire in UK seaside town as locals told 'close your doors'

Firefighters have rushed to tackle the blaze at the park, which has only recently undergone a £1.2m revamp. Read more

Express - Dec 27
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN

A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion. Read more

Cnn - Dec 27
15 years after Fukushima disaster locals fear return of Japan’s nuclear power
15 years after Fukushima disaster locals fear return of Japan’s nuclear power

'A crucial question at the heart of the controversy over nuclear restarts in Japan is: who does it benefit?' Read more

Metro - Dec 24
Local Share Account funding supports numerous Lackawanna County projects
Local Share Account funding supports numerous Lackawanna County projects

Eighteen projects throughout Lackawanna County were awarded more than $2.2 million in Local Share Account grant funding to support public safety initiatives,... Read more

Yahoo! News - Dec 22
Warning over 'bed-blockers' as NHS teeters on brink of flunami and strike meltdown with up to a THIRD of beds at jam-packed hospitals taken up by patients fit enough to go home... so how busy is YOUR local?
Warning over 'bed-blockers' as NHS teeters on brink of flunami and strike meltdown with up to a THIRD of beds at jam-packed hospitals taken up by patients fit enough to go home... so how busy is YOUR local?

A quarter of beds in NHS hospitals are currently occupied by people who should've already gone home, Daily Mail analysis of official NHS figures reveals. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 22
Fate of local TV sports broadcasts hinge on FanDuel Sports Network sale
Fate of local TV sports broadcasts hinge on FanDuel Sports Network sale

Reported missed rights payment raises red flag as Main Street Sports Group looks to keep broadcast network for 13 NBA, 8 NHL, 9 MLB teams intact. Read more

Usa Today - Dec 21
Geese 'stolen from park' as locals fear they're being 'eaten at Christmas'
Geese 'stolen from park' as locals fear they're being 'eaten at Christmas'

The popular birds are vanishing from Black Ash Park in Newport, Wales, with local authorities suggesting they may re-appear on people's dinner tables. Read more

Daily Express Us - Dec 21