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St Louis zoo identified the stray simians as vervet monkeys, but it’s not known where they came fromSome residents in St Louis, Missouri, spotted monkeys roaming their streets this week in a situation that feels like the movie Jumanji came to life.A handful monkeys were spotted in north St Louis by residents on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/st-louis-missouri-monkeys Author : Eric Berger Publish date : 2026-01-10 17:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The New York mayor’s popular moves on rent and free childcare defied rightwing predictions of a far-left hellscapeRightwing politicians and media issued grave warnings about Zohran Mamdani.The election of the democratic socialist would, according to some, cause a spike in crime, and a reduction in freedom, prompting rich people to flee the city and leading to, in the words of one conservative thinktank, “collapse, dependency, and political repression” in the manner of “Venezuela” and “Cuba”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/zohran-mamdani-new-york-10-days Author : Adam Gabbatt Publish date : 2026-01-10 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

ICE already receives less oversight for use-of-force incidents than local police departments, and hotly guards its policiesThe fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has cast a spotlight on ICE’s use-of-force policies, and whether the federal agent who shot her will face an impartial investigation or consequences for his actions.The agency already receives less oversight for use-of-force incidents than local police departments, and has long resisted efforts to disclose its use-of-force policies. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/will-ice-agent-face-consequences-renee-nicole-good Author : Roque Planas Publish date : 2026-01-10 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Experts note the blackout is unprecedented in its extent but also selective, allowing some government communicationsIran’s internet shutdown, now in place for 36 hours as the authorities seek to quell escalating anti-government protests, represents a “new high-water mark” in terms of its sophistication and severity, say experts – and could last a long time.As the blackout kicked in, 90% of internet traffic to Iran evaporated. International calls to the country appeared blocked and domestic mobile phones had no service, said Amir Rashidi, an Iranian digital rights expert. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/10/irans-internet-shutdown-is-strikingly-sophisticated-and-may-last-some-time Author : Aisha Down Publish date :