The Daily Populous

Tuesday March 27th, 2018 evening edition

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New Zealand says it would expel Russian spies ... but it can't find any.

New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, and foreign affairs minister, Winston Peters, say they would expel Russian spies from the country, if there were any.

The New Zealand government has condemned the attack and supports the international action, but says there are no such “Russian intelligence agents” in the country.

US and EU expel scores of Russian diplomats over Skripal attack Read more.

The Russian ambassador to New Zealand was summoned to a meeting “to reiterate our serious concern” over the Salisbury attack.

“While other countries have announced they are expelling undeclared Russian intelligence agents, officials have advised there are no individuals here in New Zealand who fit this profile.

She said New Zealand will review what further action it can take to support the international community over the attack. »

Nickelodeon Parts Ways With TV Series Producer Dan Schneider

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EXCLUSIVE UPDATED: Nickelodeon has ended its long relationship with one of its most prolific series creators, Dan Schneider.

“Following many conversations together about next directions and future opportunities, Nickelodeon and our long-time creative partner Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not extend the current deal,” Nickelodeon and Schneider said in a joint statement to Deadline.

“After three seasons and 63 episodes, Nickelodeon has wrapped production on its live-action series Game Shakers,” Nickelodeon said in a statement to Deadline. »

The Time a B-52 Landed Without a Tail Fin

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The vertical stabilizer—the tail fin—sheared off in flight, forcing the crew to make a wild emergency landing.

The bomber would fly on autopilot at an altitude of 500 feet and a speed between 280 and 400 knots.

Since this was a company mission flown by Boeing, it is unlikely the Hound Dog had a thermonuclear warhead aboard. »