Seven dead as 185 million face winter alerts in central, eastern U.S. states
The dangerous winter storm in the central and eastern United States has led to at least seven deaths. Roughly 185 million people were under winter alerts, and thousands were without power. The storm has also caused about 12,000 scheduled flights to be canceled. NBC News’ Jessica Layton and Michelle GrossmanContinue Reading
New angle shows moment federal agents shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
A video filmed by a bystander shows the moment federal agents shoot and kill a man in Minneapolis. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/user/guardianwires?sub_confirmation=1 The US Department of Homeland Security said that Alex Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene. The federal agency said an agent fired ‘defensiveContinue Reading
Power outages due to snowfall, Thousands of flights canceled or delayed | DW News
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the US. Dangerously cold temperatures have been forecast, along with heavy snow and freezing rain that turns to ice on contact with a frozen surface. These extreme conditions have already cut electricity to over half a million households. Weather officials are warning ofContinue Reading
From frontlines to frozen pipes: railway & utility workers across Ukraine rush to save Kyiv
Ukrzaliznytsia railway crews from frontline cities, utility teams from Lviv, and hot meals from volunteers converge on Kyiv. When railway workers from Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Odesa, and other cities arrived in Kyiv last Sunday evening, they brought more than welding equipment. They brought a centuries-old Ukrainian tradition called toloka — theContinue Reading
France just delivered drones to Ukraine that can strike 500 km behind enemy lines
French company EOS Technologie has delivered its first Rodeur 330 strike drones to Ukraine. AFP reports that a few units have been delivered. These loitering munitions can fly up to 500 km, stay airborne for five hours, and strike targets in fully automatic mode. The delivery marks a significant stepContinue Reading
‘We’re not going away’: Rob Caughlan, fierce defender of coastline and Surfrider leader, dies at 82
Rob Caughlan, an early leader of the coastal advocacy group Surfrider and a longtime California political activist, dies at the age of 82.Continue Reading
How geology not only shapes the world, it shapes us
A geologist’s daughter reflects on deep time and her father’s influence. The post How geology not only shapes the world, it shapes us appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Seahawks defeat Rams to set up Super Bowl rematch against Patriots
Seattle Seahawks edge Los Angeles Rams 31-27 after New England Patriots score a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos., The Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots. In Seattle, Seahawks quarterback Sam DarnoldContinue Reading
Investigation reveals Israeli campaign to flatten Gaza town of Beit Hanoon
Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit analysed satellite images, finding Israel razed homes in the weeks since the ceasefire began., Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit analysed satellite images, finding that Israel razed homes in the weeks since the ceasefire began. The Israeli army is working to flatten the remains of homes in theContinue Reading
Upgrade to Fedora 43 from Fedora 42 Workstation (GUI and CLI)
Here’s are the quick steps on how you can upgrade to the Fedora 43 version. Fedora 43 is officially available for download and the upgrade channels are now available. This release brings the latest and greatest GNOME 49 desktop for workstation editions, refinements to KDE Plasma desktop and more updates.Continue Reading
Amsterdam Defies Last-Minute Lobbying to Become First Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
Amsterdam city council has passed a legally binding ban on advertising for fossil fuels and meat products across public spaces in the city, becoming the first capital in the world to prohibit such ads through local law. The city council voted 27-17 on Thursday (January 22) to approve the measure, which from May 1 prohibits advertisingContinue Reading
‘We write in the world we want to live’: What Heated Rivalry tells us about queer people’s relationship with sport
In 2016, Rhys Chapman’s short film Wonderkid appeared to break new ground. Featuring a young Chris Mason, now a star of Dune: Prophecy, it followed a football prodigy gradually coming to terms with his sexuality. “It really shone the light, I think for the first time, [on] all the variousContinue Reading