5 d. ago One dead in apparent shooting in rare case of gun violence in China

One person has died in an apparent shooting at an outdoor restaurant in the city of Wuhan in what would be a rare case of gun violence in China

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1 week ago Real or flake? Experts weigh in on whether TikTok’s viral ‘caveman method’ skin care routine actually works | Natasha May

The skincare fad followed by TikTok creator Tia Zakher involves no skincare at all and dermatologists are scepticalGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe latest viral skincare routine involves no skincare at all. Dubbed the “caveman method”, it involves shunning any kind of skincare products, as well as water, and letting the skin barrier “heal”.TikTok creator Tia Zakher has become a viral sensation for her adherence to the trend. The 22-year-old sparked debate about the method after posting videos of herself with visibly flaky skin, apparently a result of the trend. “What you’re seeing is dead skin, that’s going to flake off eventually while new healthy skin forms underneath,” she told millions of viewers.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wisconsin dad charged in school shooting is latest parent accused in gun violence

A Wisconsin man charged with crimes for a school shooting committed by his daughter is the latest U.S. parent taken to court for violence caused by a child

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3 w. ago Man charged with killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in apparent suicide

David Knezevich was being held at a South Florida federal prison while awaiting trial

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3 w. ago Florida man charged with killing estranged wife in Spain is dead from apparent suicide, lawyer says

A defense attorney for a Florida businessman charged with kidnapping and killing his estranged wife in Spain says the man was found dead from an apparent suicide in a South Florida federal prison

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4 w. ago Calls for inquiry after German police kill black man outside nightclub

Officer suspended after shooting 21-year-old man from behind in Oldenburg in north-west GermanyCivil rights activists in Germany have demanded an independent inquiry into alleged police racism after an officer shot a 21-year-old black man from behind, killing him after an altercation outside a nightclub.The 27-year-old officer has been suspended from duty over the shooting early on Sunday morning in the city of Oldenburg in north-west Germany pending a murder investigation, said state prosecutors. Fatal police shootings are relatively rare in Germany and prosecutors were quoted in local media as saying the suspension and investigation were “routine”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago ‘Like a slap in the face’: Trump officials cut hundreds of millions to combat gun violence and opioid addiction

DoJ told over 350 groups that promised funding would be cut because it ‘no longer effectuates’ department prioritiesHundreds of millions of federal grant dollars meant to prevent and respond to gun violence, opioid addiction and support victims of violent crimes were cut this week by the Trump administration. The US department of justice emailed more than 350 organizations on Tuesday to tell them that the promised funding was being terminated. According to a termination notice shared with the Guardian, the Department of Justice said the money was rescinded because it “no longer effectuates Department priorities”.Instead, the department intends to focus on “more directly supporting certain law enforcement operations, combatting violent crime, protecting American children, and supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault, and better coordinating law enforcement efforts at all levels of government”, the notice read. Continue reading...

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