November 13, 2024 – Page 183

US defense contractor to pay former Iraqi detainees 42 million for its role in torture…

Karina Tsu...November 13, 2024

A federal jury on Tuesday awarded a total of $42 million to three Iraqi men who endured continuous torture at Baghdad’s Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago –– holding a…

Timothy West Dies British Theater And Screen Actor Was 90 Deadline

Jesse Whit...November 13, 2024

British theater and screen actor Timothy West has died aged 90.

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk for US government costcutting role BBCcom

November 13, 2024

The billionaire will partner with biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to "dismantle" bureaucracy, Trump says.

Greg Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media Motorsportcom

Filip Clee...November 13, 2024

Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role at the end of the year after not signing a new contract

John Krasinski named People magazines Sexiest Man Alive CNN

Alli Rosen...November 13, 2024

People magazine has named former “The Office” star John Krasinski as the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive.

Online Gaming Store GOG Launches New Scheme To Save Games From Disappearing Kotaku

John Walke...November 13, 2024

The CD Projekt site pledges an initial long-term commitment to 100 games

Heated Debate On Amsterdam Violence In Dutch Parliament Barrons

November 13, 2024

Dutch parliamentarians clashed Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after a football match last week, with some lawmakers pointing fingers and others urging unity.

Ted Cruz announces hes backing Rick Scott in Senate leadership vote snubbing John Cornyn The…

By Matthew...November 13, 2024

Cruz made the announcement less than an hour before Republican senators were scheduled to vote for their next leader to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell.

Teen in critical condition with Canadas first human case of H5 bird flu Ars Technica

Beth MoleNovember 13, 2024

The teen had no clear exposures to animals. No contacts have tested positive.