February, 2024

• 23 February

  A World War II bomb prompted an evacuation in England before being taken to sea to be blown up

  

  LONDON (AP) — An unexploded World War II bomb was safely transported Friday through the eerily empty streets of the southwestern English port city of Plymouth before being placed on a boat for its next and final journey to sea where it will be blown up by naval divers. In what prompted one of the largest evacuations in the United …

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• 23 February

  The Red Cross did not ban people with COVID-19 vaccinations from donating blood

  

  CLAIM: The American Red Cross banned people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine from donating blood because it is “tainted.” AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. No potential donors are deemed ineligible solely due to COVID-19 vaccines, a Red Cross spokesperson told The Associated Press. People who know they received a COVID-19 vaccine that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration may …

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• 22 February

  Dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing there since abortions were banned, study says

  

  BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — More than 50 Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing in the state since a near-total abortion ban took effect in August 2022, according to a newly released report. Data compiled by the Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative also shows that only two obstetricians moved to the state to practice in the last 15 months, the Idaho Statesman …

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• 22 February

  Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform’s shutdown

  ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country on Thursday enduring the sixth day of sweeping disruptions, partial and complete shutdowns. There was no comment on the outage by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and government officials have not responded to repeated queries from The Associated Press for comment. …

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• 22 February

  Maryland lawmakers look to extend property tax assessment deadlines after mailing glitch

  

  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are looking at a legislative solution to address a missed mailing deadline for property tax assessments, a mistake that affected about 107,000 notices and could cost local governments roughly $250 million over three years if nothing is done, a state official said Thursday. Maryland reassesses the value of one-third of all property in each …

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• 22 February

  En un mensaje a Putin, EEUU anuncia cargos contra empresarios rusos

  

  WASHINGTON (AP) — El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos anunció el jueves una serie de arrestos y acusaciones contra empresarios rusos y sus intermediarios en cinco casos federales separados que abarcan Nueva York, Florida, Georgia y el Distrito de Columbia. Las acciones se programaron para coincidir con el segundo aniversario de la invasión rusa de Ucrania, que comenzó el …

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• 22 February

  Georgia Republicans seek to stop automatic voter registration in state

  

  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s automatic voter registration has put almost all eligible citizens on the rolls, but now some Republicans want to turn that system off. The Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday voted to advance Senate Bill 221, which would require people to opt in to voter registration when they receive or renew a driver’s license. Currently, they’re automatically registered …

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• 22 February

  Rivers hasn’t been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch

  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers’ arrival was supposed to ensure the Milwaukee Bucks would develop into one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams by the postseason. But they sure haven’t looked like contenders so far. The Bucks will return from the All-Star break on Friday at Minnesota having gone 3-7 in Rivers’ first 10 games as coach after the team …

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• 22 February

  Jones’ 17, Marshall’s game-winner lead Samford over Furman, 74-72

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jermaine Marshall scored 15 points and his layup through traffic with two seconds left carried Samford past Furman 74-72 on Wednesday night. Marshall rebounded …

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• 22 February

  Guinness World Records annuls ‘oldest dog ever’ title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiry

  LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Guinness World Records has ruled against a Portuguese dog that died last year keeping the title of oldest canine ever. Following a review, GWR said Thursday it “no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.” Bobi, a reportedly 31-year-old guard dog, had lived on a farm in the village …

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