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The boat, which launched from France, had 34 people on board when it capsized in the dangerous crossing. According to the Associated Press, a French naval ship had spotted bodies floating in the water of both deceased victims and injured survivors. So far, 31 people had died, two have survived, and one passenger is still missing. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin visited the survivors in a Calais hospital, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “shocked, appalled and deeply saddened” by the tragedy....

The polling by Data for Progress shows Bowman, an educator who founded a middle school in the Bronx, with support from 41 percent of voters in New York’s 16th District while Engel, who first entered the House in 1989, backed by just 31 percent. Meanwhile, 27 percent of voters said they were unsure in the survey, which was conducted from June 11 and 15, suggesting support for either candidate could still shift significantly....

Mortimer’s cause of death and his age were not specified. He was born in 1989, meaning he was in his early thirties when he died. Mortimer was a well-known figure in the 3D printing community, and a number of specialist news outlets and companies expressed sadness at his death. 3D printing is a manufacturing process where a three dimensional object is created from a digital file using a machine called a 3D printer....

Unfortunately, there are a few things I’m afraid you may not have learned. You see, the education system typically does a lousy job of teaching people how to manage their finances and an even worse job equipping them to make wise decisions about reducing taxes and building their wealth. You deserve to keep as much of your hard-earned money as possible. Before you get your first paycheck (and notice all of the taxes being withheld), there are four ideas I’d like to share as you start your career....

Bathe in the therapeutic waters of the Blue Lagoon, conveniently located near the airport, or one of the city’s prevalent “hot pots”—outdoor tubs heated to withstand the cold. Eat at Seafood Cellar and sample a native dish: lundi (puffin) or hakarl, rotten shark meat buried underground for three months and served with a necessary shot of brennivin, strong Icelandic liquor (sjavark jallarinn.is). Ascend the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland’s largest church, which offers spectacular bird’s-eye views of the city....

The 49ers safety drew the ire of fans and the criticism of, well, everyone on Sunday, when he dropped a critical fourth-quarter interception that would have dramatically changed the NFC championship game in favor of San Francisco. Stafford threw up a desperation heave, which landed softly in Tartt’s hands with just under 10 minutes to play. Instead, Tartt would drop the ball and extend the drive for Los Angeles. They would later kick a game-tying field goal on the same drive....

San Francisco was priced between 8.5 and 9.5-point favorites for Week 1, depending on which sportsbook you were using. In the end, the 49ers won by only eight points. That made Lions bettors the winners. MORE: Why Trey Sermon didn’t play for 49ers against Lions The 49ers’ collapse started innocently enough. They held a 24-point lead with two minutes left in the game, but they allowed the Lions to score on a one-yard TD run by Jamaal Williams....

San Francisco and general manager John Lynch took advantage of the No. 2 overall pick and drafted Nick Bosa, doubling down on their edge-rusher upgrade after trading for Dee Ford. While the defensive focus was on the front seven, the offensive tweaking was tied to improving the skill positions for Garoppolo. NFL QB RANKINGS FOR 2019:Jimmy G stuck in the third tier of passers Here’s a breakdown of the 49ers’ depth chart projection, focusing on the key roster changes, as they inch toward the 2019 regular season....

View a Google Maps list of the best nightclubs in LA. 1 OAK An offshoot of the club of the same name in New York City, 1 OAK brings a bit of Big Apple attitude to Hollywood. DJs spin everything from EDM to funk to hip-hop and the 1,000 motorized lights above the dancefloor can be controlled by the DJ, so it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the ears here....

As more and more companies decide to hire a recruitment agency to help with hiring needs, here are some tips on how to do this right. 1. Pick a Specialist There are thousands of recruitment agencies in North America, some of which only focus on a certain segment — executive search or temporary staffing solutions, for example. Other agencies specialize in a certain industry, such as manufacturing, retail or finance....

Pop icon Madonna, 63, in November took to Instagram to share a series of images that showed her clad in lingerie, stockings and heels as she posed on, and under, a bed. Instagram later removed the photos as part of a nipple was visible. Responding days later, Madonna posted a snapshot of herself posing alongside 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson III, as she wrote: “Here is 50 Cent pretending to be my friend....

Footage of the reptile was uploaded to Facebook on Monday by Stuart McKenzie, the owner of relocation service Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, who said the woman who owned the vehicle initially suspected that it could have been a “sick prank.” In the video, one note that was attached to the window warned: “Snake, 2m, under car in around engine.” Another, on the windscreen, read: “snake in/under car.” McKenzie, who attended the scene to escort the snake to a safer location, said the call-out had taken place in Currimundi, which is a coastal suburb of Caloundra, Queensland....

View a Google Maps list of some of the best free things to do in London. God’s Own Junkyard The late owner of this shop used to make neon signs for strip clubs and brothels in Soh—as one does—and then transitioned to making signs for bigtime Hollywood filmmakers. Today the shop is made up of a divine collection of whimsical neon signs. And you don’t have to just look. If the spirit moves you, you can take home your very own neon sign....

Click here for a Google Map of the best literary spots in Paris. Bar Hemingway F. Scott Fitzgerald used to put ’em back at this swanky bar in the Ritz. Musician Cole Porter would spend hours nursing cocktails at the bar and even composed a tune or two here. And, of course, the bar’s namesake, Mr. Ernest Hemingway, was a regular and even likened the drinking space to heaven. He also mentions the bar in The Sun Also Rises....

View a Google Maps list of some of the best vintage shops in Los Angeles. Gotta Have It There’s nothing posh or fancy about this Venice vintage shop. Just cool old fashions that will inspire you to take a chance on some sixties-style rags or maybe you’re in more an eighties mood. Whatever the case, Gotta Have It sells everything from rompers and onesies to jewelry and patches from decades past....

Logitech makes a great keyboard case with a touchpad to turn the iPad into a small and portable laptop alternative. For those that want to use your iPad to play a musical instrument, draw or watch Netflix, these accessories can all help make those experiences great. IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 25-Keys Midi Controller—$199. 99Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)—$124. 98ORIbox Stylus Pen—$10. 95AboveTEK Long Arm Tablet Stand—$39. 95Twelve South Compass Pro—$59....

Sure, many A-listers walked down the red carpet but everybody could not take their eyes off some of the famous couples who made an appearance, including Sex/Life’s Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos. Newsweek has a list of the must-see couples from the People’s Choice Awards below. Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos Sex/Life co-stars turned romantic couple made their debut as Hollywood’s hottest couple at the People’s Choice Awards 2021....

The poll, published by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) think tank on Wednesday, found 62.7 percent of respondents also would be willing to take up arms if a war broke out because of “Taiwan’s declaring formal independence.” Just over one-quarter said they wouldn’t fight under such a scenario. The strikingly high willingness to oppose Beijing “if China uses force against Taiwan”—72.5 versus 18.6 percent—may be a reflection of the question’s framing, which usually doesn’t include a specific hypothetical circumstance....

On Friday, the city medical examiner’s office said the bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at the 39th Street Pier in Brooklyn while families sort out plans to have them moved, the Associated Press reported. “Long-term storage was created at the height of the pandemic to ensure that families could lay their loved ones to rest as they see fit,” said Mark Desire, a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office....