“No truth” in it: Estonia rejects Zelenskyy’s warning of a Russian mobilization aimed at the Baltics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a televised interview with Ukraine’s national telethon that Russia may be preparing a mass mobilization to launch either a renewed large-scale offensive against Ukraine or a smaller parallel attack on a Baltic state — a scenario Estonia’s foreign minister and senior lawmakers have publiclyContinue Reading
Maryland Passes Energy Bill That Delivers Short-Term Relief, Locks Ratepayers into Long-Term Nuclear Subsidy
Advocates say Maryland lawmakers passed consequential energy proposals without adequate analysis or public debate during the 2026 session. By Aman Azhar Maryland lawmakers’ new solution for rising utility bills reduces a surcharge funding an effective energy-efficiency program, offers rebates by raiding the state’s clean energy fund and includes subsidies forContinue Reading
Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to debate Israel pact suspension
In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three governments say Israel is violating ‘human rights’., In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three governments say Israel is violating ‘human rights’. Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have urged the European Union to debate suspendingContinue Reading
Burn treatment for Gaza children threatened by Israeli restrictions
Burn treatment for Gaza children threatened by Israeli restrictions, Burn treatment for Gaza children threatened by Israeli restrictions NewsFeed 3D-printed technology is being used to help Palestinian children who were injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza but their treatment is at risk due to Israeli restrictions on supplies and aidContinue Reading
95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death
Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure the pests straight toward a targeted dose of insecticide hidden in wood. The result isContinue Reading
South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 – Reuters poll
South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 – Reuters pollContinue Reading
Sunriser Tour rolls into the Nickel City
On this week’s Pure Country Catch-up, Josh and Coop talk a big show at the Sudbury Community Arena this week. Lee Bryce, Brett Kissel and Grace Tyler play the venue on Wednesday as part of their Sunriser Tour. This will be the first northern Ontario show for Bryce, Tyler. TicketsContinue Reading
Gay dad charged with felony after being tricked into fake homophobic right-wing interview
Two gay dads in West Hollywood were targeted with a fake interview (Image: Getty Images) A West Hollywood gay couple say a right-wing “gotcha” interviewer targeted them with homophobic insinuations after approaching them for what they believed was a CNN street interview, an encounter that ended in a punch andContinue Reading
Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide
The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats., Voters in Virginia head to the polls on Tuesday to decide on a measure that could redraw the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Major political figures,Continue Reading
Mughal-era pigeon training survives in heart of India’s capital
Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amid the city’s chaos and demands., Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amidst the city’s chaos and demands. Mohammed Rashid, alias “Rambo”, a pigeon keeper, feeds his birds as he trains them, on the rooftop ofContinue Reading
An EV sales surge is building—but not because of oil prices
Whenever oil prices go up, the mainstream press responds with a spate of articles about EVs. However, it’s not at all clear whether this corresponds to any substantial increase in EV sales. The link between oil prices and EV sales has always been tenuous—and temporary. As Viet Nguyen-Tien, Gavin D.Continue Reading
Utility Engie to install 3,000 public EV charging points in Belgium
French multinational electric utility Engie has won a public contract to install and operate 2,926 EV charging points in the Belgian region of Wallonia. The new AC charging stations, each with a capacity of 22 kW per charging point, will be distributed across 242 municipalities in Wallonia. Installation will takeContinue Reading
Increasing heat can boost malnutrition among children
In a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups., Read MoreContinue Reading