Articles of impeachment have been formally filed in the US House of Representatives against Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, marking a significant escalation in congressional opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy. The articles were introduced by Robin Kelly, a Democratic congresswoman from Illinois, and are backed by … [Read more...] about Articles of Impeachment Filed Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
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David Walliams Dropped by HarperCollins After Renewed Backlash
Children’s author and television personality David Walliams has been dropped by his long-time publisher HarperCollins, bringing an abrupt end to one of the most commercially successful partnerships in British children’s publishing. The decision follows renewed scrutiny of Walliams’ past remarks and behaviour, prompting HarperCollins to distance itself from an author whose … [Read more...] about David Walliams Dropped by HarperCollins After Renewed Backlash
Construction Firms Fined Nearly £60 Million for Bid Rigging in Major UK Projects
Ten UK construction firms have been fined almost £60 million after being found to have illegally colluded to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts, deceiving public bodies and private clients over a five-year period. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that the firms operated a covert cartel between January 2013 and June 2018, … [Read more...] about Construction Firms Fined Nearly £60 Million for Bid Rigging in Major UK Projects
Former US Border Patrol Agent Jailed for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A former United States Border Patrol agent has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after admitting to possessing child sexual abuse material while serving in a position of public trust. Joshua Hartness, 45, of Colebrook, New Hampshire, was sentenced on 15 December by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to 25 months’ imprisonment, followed … [Read more...] about Former US Border Patrol Agent Jailed for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Engineers Scale Cotswold Escarpment for Specialist Work on A417 Missing Link Scheme
Engineers with a head for heights are scaling steep rock faces above Gloucester as part of major strengthening works on National Highways’ A417 Missing Link scheme. The landscape-led project is creating a free-flowing 3.5-mile dual carriageway between the Brockworth bypass and Cowley roundabout, running up and over the Cotswolds escarpment through dramatic Jurassic … [Read more...] about Engineers Scale Cotswold Escarpment for Specialist Work on A417 Missing Link Scheme