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FAA Lifts Blanket Aerial Ban It Placed to Protect ICE Activity From Aerial Scrutiny

17 April 2026 at 17:58

A group of people stand outside in winter clothing, with one person holding a red and white kite or sign that says "ICE" in large letters, crossed out with red tape. Snow is visible on the ground.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted its blanket and unconstitutional "invisible, moving" ban on drone flights near Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other government agencies -- a ban put in place to make it more difficult to cover the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Man found guilty of rape that led to Andrew Malkinson’s wrongful imprisonment

17 April 2026 at 14:47

Paul Quinn convicted in light of DNA evidence from 2003 attack that led to notorious miscarriage of justice

The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice

A man who evaded justice for more than two decades has been found guilty of the 2003 rape for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongfully jailed for 17 years.

Paul Quinn, 52, was convicted by a jury on Friday after a fresh forensic analysis found traces of his DNA on the victim.

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© Photograph: GMP/PA

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  • The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice Josh Halliday
    Paul Quinn’s conviction, 23 years after the attack, exposes how a victim was repeatedly failed and an innocent man wrongly jailed• Paul Quinn found guilty of rapeOne of Britain’s most shocking miscarriages of justice began before dawn on a summer day in Salford more than 20 years ago.A young woman had walked the darkened streets alone for about five miles when she was honked at, wolf-whistled and was so frightened she hid for a while in undergrowth. Continue reading...
     

The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice

17 April 2026 at 14:34

Paul Quinn’s conviction, 23 years after the attack, exposes how a victim was repeatedly failed and an innocent man wrongly jailed

Paul Quinn found guilty of rape

One of Britain’s most shocking miscarriages of justice began before dawn on a summer day in Salford more than 20 years ago.

A young woman had walked the darkened streets alone for about five miles when she was honked at, wolf-whistled and was so frightened she hid for a while in undergrowth.

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  • BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 Caroline Davies
    DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000Andy Kershaw – obituaryThe broadcaster Andy Kershaw, best known for the BBC Radio 1 show he hosted for 15 years, has died aged 66, his family told the corporation.His long career working for the BBC began in 1984 as host of the rock music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. He co-presented the corporation’s television coverage of Live Aid. Continue reading...
     

BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

17 April 2026 at 15:08

DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000

The broadcaster Andy Kershaw, best known for the BBC Radio 1 show he hosted for 15 years, has died aged 66, his family told the corporation.

His long career working for the BBC began in 1984 as host of the rock music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. He co-presented the corporation’s television coverage of Live Aid.

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© Photograph: Justin Sutcliffe/eyevine

© Photograph: Justin Sutcliffe/eyevine

Ben Stiller Reveals He Didn’t Love All the ‘Meet the Parents’ Sequels

17 April 2026 at 03:15
The actor reprises his role in the upcoming 'Focker-In-Law,' opposite Robert De Niro and cast newcomer Ariana Grande.

Teenagers in the US Say Social Media Isn’t Particularly Harming Them

16 April 2026 at 17:23

Four young people sit together on the ground outdoors, some wearing denim jackets and sneakers, with a skateboard and a shopping cart nearby, chatting and enjoying drinks in the sunlight.

A recent survey of 1,458 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 found that most of them do not see social media platforms affecting their mental health.

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Man Distracted Helicopter Pilot by Flying Drone Near Wildfire

16 April 2026 at 16:32

A drone flies in front of large flames and thick smoke, appearing to film or monitor a raging fire in the background.

A realtor has been ordered to pay a $3,600 fine after flying a drone into an active wildfire zone in British Columbia, where it distracted a helicopter pilot battling the blaze.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Isn’t Available in the US, and It Might Never Be

16 April 2026 at 14:56

A small black camera with an attached white accessory is shown against a dark background. A large red prohibition symbol overlays the camera, indicating it is not allowed or restricted.

For a year now, DJI has been issuing notes at the end of its product launch press releases saying that its drones and cameras weren't officially available from its US-based web store. But at the same time, US retailers did still find a way to stock the products. With the Osmo Pocket 4, that changed.

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Pedro Pascal v Pedro Piscal: actor in legal battle with Chilean spirit brand

16 April 2026 at 11:33

Pedro Piscal pisco is latest Chilean brand to resemble a Hollywood name – and others have fought off the lawsuits

The actor Pedro Pascal is waging a legal battle against a Chilean pisco merchant who has chosen a cheeky name for his brand of the country’s national spirit: Pedro Piscal.

David Herrera registered the brand name with a Chilean commercial regulator in 2023 and began selling his pisco in off-licences and restaurants.

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© Photograph: Stéphane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Images

© Photograph: Stéphane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Images

Meta Urged to Abandon Facial Recognition Plans for Ray-Ban Glasses

15 April 2026 at 14:29

A pair of black sunglasses with the white Meta logo reflected in one lens against a blue and purple background.

More than 70 advocacy organizations are calling on Meta to halt reported plans to introduce facial recognition technology into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, warning of serious risks to privacy and public safety.

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