Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kill Dozens of Medical Workers, Shuttering Hospitals, Biden Says He Discussed Possible Attack on Iranian Oil Sites with Israeli Leaders, Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls on Muslim Leaders to Unite Against Israeli Aggression, Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attack on British Oil Vessel in Red Sea, “We Wish YouContinue Reading
A study determines when and how pterosaurs went from tiny tree-climbers to towering terrestrial titans Flying reptiles first came down from the trees in the mid-Jurassic Period, paving the way for giants with 10-meter wingspans. Fingers and toes point to secrets of flying reptile success., Read MoreContinue Reading
In his latest interview with the Financial Times, ex-NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg admitted that his greatest regret during his term as head of the Alliance is the delayed delivery of weapons to Ukraine, which could have significantly bolstered its defenses. NATO continues to affirm strong support for Ukraine, committing toContinue Reading
Head of Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Kaupo Rosin says that even if the war is frozen in Ukraine, the military aggression will not be over, according to Deutsche Welle. Rosin has emphasized that Ukraine’s victory is essential for long-term peace. He has also mentioned that in the war of attrition ongoingContinue Reading
Vice President Harris waves after landing in Flint, Mich., on Oct. 4. Geoff Robins/AFP hide caption toggle caption Geoff Robins/AFP Vice President Harris met briefly on Friday with a group of Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Mich., to hear their concerns about the war in Gaza and civilianContinue Reading
Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger, Read MoreContinue Reading
The NFL saw its fewest number of concussions in the preseason since tracking started in 2015, Read MoreContinue Reading
A resurgence of hiring added a quarter-million jobs last month across the country and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, according to new government data released Friday., Read MoreContinue Reading
There could be something fishy about this chip shop’s menu if health bosses get their way Plans for a new chippy have come up against a health board’s demands for fruit and veg on the menu. Betsi Cadwaladr health board wants the proposed takeaway in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, to sellContinue Reading
Nothing so possesses the American imagination as presidential elections. Straightforward materialist explanations — the absence of laws limiting the length of campaign seasons; millionaires and billionaires increasingly unbound by campaign finance legislation; a vapid media class fixated on the horse race above all else — can’t quite account for our misplacedContinue Reading
Sudan is battling not only bullets but also the suffocating absence of communication infrastructure, an often-overlooked lifeline that is as critical as food and medicine. As the country grapples with a severe food-security crisis, grassroots initiatives, such as mutual aid groups and emergency kitchens, are the only reliable sources ofContinue Reading
In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to ‘lose by less.’ Why? Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead of this year’s presidential election. Keren Carrión/NPR hide caption toggle caption Keren Carrión/NPR Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead ofContinue Reading
President Biden speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Friday. Biden made a surprise appearance, his first in the briefing room since becoming president, to tout a positive job report and take questions from reporters. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggleContinue Reading