Russia's latest warning to ships sailing to Ukraine's ports on the Black Sea, along with the disintegration of the grain deal, complicates the political calculus for all parties involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and threatens to push the world's poorest countries closer to a food crisis. After quitting UN-brokered …
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WHO warns about ‘new reality’ of killer heat waves as scorching temperatures continue around the world
Heat records are being shattered all over the world, and scientists say there is a good chance 2023 will go down as the hottest year on record, besting measurements going back to the middle of the 19th century. WHO says intensifying heat waves signal urgent need for action on climate …
Read More »Trump says he’s a target in Jan. 6 probe, faces first hearing in classified documents case
Former U.S. president Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication he could soon be charged by prosecutors. Donald Trump reveals target letter, which …
Read More »Southern Ukraine port cities targeted in Russian missile and drone attacks
Russia struck Ukraine's port of Odesa with missiles and drones on Tuesday, a day after pulling out of a United Nations-backed deal to let Kyiv export grain, and Ukrainian officials said Moscow was attempting to go back on the offensive in the east. Ukraine says it intercepted most of the …
Read More »Men to compete in Olympic artistic swimming for 1st time next summer in Paris
Men have competed in synchronized swimming at the lower levels for decades. Now they're being included in the Olympics, meaning next year's Summer Games in Paris. Change could lead to 'upshift in popularity and numbers,' says U.S. athlete Bill May Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May …
Read More »Alzheimer’s drug slows down the disease, but comes with risks: study
Another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Company is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab Another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported …
Read More »Blasts on Crimea bridge kill 2, threaten Russian war supply lines
Traffic on the key bridge connecting Crimea to Russia's mainland has been halted amid reports of explosions. Bridge was previously damaged in October by a truck bomb and required months of repairs Traffic on the key bridge connecting Crimea to Russia's mainland was halted on Monday after reports of explosions …
Read More »This weekend’s scorching weather around the world
Excessive heat warnings remained in effect internationally on Sunday from the United States, to Europe, and Japan. U.S. southwest swelters under dangerous heat, with new records expected Excessive heat warnings remained in effect on Sunday for people around the world, from the United States, to Europe, and Japan. The heat …
Read More »Alcaraz a 1st-time Wimbledon men’s champion, retains No. 1 ranking over Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz put aside a poor start and surged down the stretch to end Novak Djokovic's 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon by beating him 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in an engaging, back-and-forth final on Sunday, claiming his first championship at the All England Club. Exacts revenge for French …
Read More »Why King Charles received another crown
As much as the Crown of Scotland carries with it centuries of royal symbolism, the recent ceremony that surrounded the presentation of the Scottish crown jewels to King Charles in Edinburgh also reflected efforts to send signals about the monarchy's future in that corner of the United Kingdom. Scottish crown …
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