Navalny's Widow Issues Defiant Video (Newser Morning 8)

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February 19, 2024     "Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt." —Herbert Hoover   1 Crazy New Storm Is Coming for California The latest in a series of wet winter storms gained strength in California early Monday, with forecasters warning of possible flooding, hail, strong winds, and even brief tornadoes as the system moves south over the next few days. Keep reading   2 Navalny's Widow Issues Defiant Video If it wasn't immediately clear who would fill the void in Russia's opposition camp after the death of Alexei Navalny, it is now: His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, released a defiant video Monday in which she pledged, "I will continue the work of Alexei Navalny," reports the Washington Post. Keep reading   From our sponsors How to Properly Clear Your Clogged Toilets. This Trick Is Brilliant Managing a house can get overwhelming, leaving little time for self-care and managing our responsibilities. But fear not! We've compiled a list of 29 genius tips and tricks to make managing and taking care for your house a little easier. From cleaning hacks to maintenance tips, our team has curated the best advice to help you navigate taking care of your home. See List >   At a Glance Cillian Murphy, winner of the lead actor award for "Oppenheimer," poses at the 77th British Academy Film Awards in London, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. "Oppenheimer" added seven BAFTAs to its growing trophy list, while there were some notable snubs. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP) Keep reading   3 Trump Is Dead Last in Presidential Rankings Survey In honor of Presidents' Day, the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey polled 154 historians on the subject of presidential rankings—and Donald Trump came in last, again. Keep reading   4 Michael J. Fox Makes Surprise BAFTAs Appearance One of the warmest ovations of the night at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday in London came for one of the surprise presenters—Michael J. Fox. Keep reading   5 26 Men Massacred in Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence At least 26 men were massacred in tribal violence in Papua New Guinea, Australian media reported Monday. Keep reading   6 Powerful Winds Push Planes to More Than 800mph Amid a storm in the Northeast this weekend, winds over the Mid-Atlantic region helped to propel airplanes to more than 800mph Saturday. Keep reading     7 Minnesota Standoff Ends With 2 Cops, Paramedic Dead Two police officers and a firefighter in suburban Minnesota were killed on Sunday by a heavily armed man who shot at them from inside a home that was filled with children. Keep reading   8 2 Found Dead in Colorado Dorm Room Likely Knew Killer The victims found dead inside a Colorado dorm room Friday morning have been identified as Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, and Samuel Knopp, 24. Keep reading   This Day in History In 1878, Thomas Edison received a U.S. patent for "an improvement in phonograph or speaking machines." Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2023: Jimmy Carter Had Been Taking Last Drives Around Plains, Ga.   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved