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3 min agoJudge William Sullivan ordered the jury to continue deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy case Wednesday after signaling deadlock for a second time following five days of deliberations. Sullivan issued a Tuey-Rodriguez charge, a Massachusetts procedure instructing jurors to continue discussing evidence respectfully and reach a unanimous verdict. If the jury reaffirms deadlock, the judge can declare a mistrial.3 min agoZelenskyy announced a new two-tier air alert system designed to provide more predictability amid the relentless Russian airstrikes. Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine's energy facilities ahead of winter.18 min agoBasimta Cafe's management is considering whether to remain open on Saturdays amid weekly ultra-Orthodox protests that have lasted over six weeks. The demonstrations began after the cafe was revealed to be an official Jews for Jesus project, a Messianic Jewish movement viewed as controversial in mainstream Judaism.18 min agoTyson Fury has called Anthony Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning everybody" as talks over a British heavyweight showdown remain unresolved. The rivals are locked in a tense standoff over whether the fight will materialize.18 min agoRussian drones struck central Kyiv on Sept. 2, injuring at least 13 people, local officials said. Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace would be "de facto closed" due to Ukrainian drone operations, saying there would be "drones in Russia's skies on a scale that has to be taken into account."33 min agoUber is ending its ride-hailing service in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. The company said the decision to exit is unrelated to a directive from FAAN about ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports.33 min agoFor the second time, jurors in the Clancy case signaled to Judge William Sullivan that they cannot agree. After more than 27 hours of deliberation, the panel remains unable to determine whether Clancy bears criminal responsibility in the 2023 deaths of her three children, prompting the judge to issue Tuey-Rodriguez instructions for a final push.33 min agoThe NBA fined Kawhi Leonard $700,000 over the salary cap violations. Two top Clippers executives were also suspended.48 min agoCassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award winner known for her low, smoky voice and interpretations of jazz and blues standards, died on Wednesday in Jackson, Mississippi, her hometown. Her longtime manager Robert Torre said she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends. No cause of death was disclosed.48 min agoThe Los Angeles Clippers face one of the league's most severe penalties after the NBA determined the franchise circumvented salary cap rules to sign Kawhi Leonard. Five first-round selections between 2029 and 2033 have been forfeited, along with a $30 million fine. Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from all league and team activities.3 min agoJudge William Sullivan ordered the jury to continue deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy case Wednesday after signaling deadlock for a second time following five days of deliberations. Sullivan issued a Tuey-Rodriguez charge, a Massachusetts procedure instructing jurors to continue discussing evidence respectfully and reach a unanimous verdict. If the jury reaffirms deadlock, the judge can declare a mistrial.3 min agoZelenskyy announced a new two-tier air alert system designed to provide more predictability amid the relentless Russian airstrikes. Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine's energy facilities ahead of winter.18 min agoBasimta Cafe's management is considering whether to remain open on Saturdays amid weekly ultra-Orthodox protests that have lasted over six weeks. The demonstrations began after the cafe was revealed to be an official Jews for Jesus project, a Messianic Jewish movement viewed as controversial in mainstream Judaism.18 min agoTyson Fury has called Anthony Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning everybody" as talks over a British heavyweight showdown remain unresolved. The rivals are locked in a tense standoff over whether the fight will materialize.18 min agoRussian drones struck central Kyiv on Sept. 2, injuring at least 13 people, local officials said. Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace would be "de facto closed" due to Ukrainian drone operations, saying there would be "drones in Russia's skies on a scale that has to be taken into account."33 min agoUber is ending its ride-hailing service in Nigeria after 12 years in the country. The company said the decision to exit is unrelated to a directive from FAAN about ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports.33 min agoFor the second time, jurors in the Clancy case signaled to Judge William Sullivan that they cannot agree. After more than 27 hours of deliberation, the panel remains unable to determine whether Clancy bears criminal responsibility in the 2023 deaths of her three children, prompting the judge to issue Tuey-Rodriguez instructions for a final push.33 min agoThe NBA fined Kawhi Leonard $700,000 over the salary cap violations. Two top Clippers executives were also suspended.48 min agoCassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award winner known for her low, smoky voice and interpretations of jazz and blues standards, died on Wednesday in Jackson, Mississippi, her hometown. Her longtime manager Robert Torre said she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends. No cause of death was disclosed.48 min agoThe Los Angeles Clippers face one of the league's most severe penalties after the NBA determined the franchise circumvented salary cap rules to sign Kawhi Leonard. Five first-round selections between 2029 and 2033 have been forfeited, along with a $30 million fine. Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from all league and team activities.

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North Korea appoints new defense minister in military reshuffle

North Korea has appointed Kim Sung-ji as its new defense minister, replacing No Kwang-chol, in a sweeping reshuffle of military leadership announced at a Central Military Commission meeting. The changes also restored Park Jong-chon to the No. 2 post and moved the previous defense minister to oversee munitions production.

NXEWS NewsroomAug 30, 2026, 10:44 AMUpdated 3 d ago1 min read

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