3 police officers injured in standoff, suspect now in custody
Three Syracuse police officers were injured in a shootout at a New York apartment complex. Two officers were shot. It is still unknown how the third was injured. All are listed in stable condition. Police said 911 calls were made about a man walking around scaring people with a machete.Continue Reading
How music rewires and impacts the human body | Michael Spitzer: Full Interview
Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://bigthink.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=bt-ytdesc-text-fi-spitzer-aTL4qSLXlGE Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The mind-bending probability of our existence | Sean B. Carroll: Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hOjpxNHgQc Music is at least a million years older thanContinue Reading
Manitoba’s HIV crisis continues | CTV National News for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Manitoba continues to report higher than average HIV rates, with some advocates calling for a national inquiry; a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship could be causing some Canadians to reconsider their travel plans; PM Mark Carney delivered an address focused on trade at Toronto’s Global Progress ActionContinue Reading
No World Cup for Chinese fans? | DW News
China might miss the World Cup – not because the team didn’t qualify, but because no one can watch it due to a rights dispute between FIFA and Chinese state media CCTV. China is boasting approximately 200 million football fans – more than any other nation. #dwsports #china #worldcup2026 ForContinue Reading
Is Keir Starmer on borrowed time? | BBC Newscast
Today, we look at what Labour’s pasting in the May elections means for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews He’s been out in London talking to Chris and insisting he’s not going anywhere but with more and more of his own party calling on him toContinue Reading
Brooks and Marcus on Virginia’s major shakeup in the national redistricting battle
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved congressional map and developments in the war with Iran. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news,Continue Reading
Meet Tornado and Twister, the kittens rescued from tornado-hit Mississippi trailer park
Two aptly-named kittens, Tornado and Twister, who were rescued from the rubble of a tornado-flattened Mississippi trailer park, now have a new family. (AP Video/Sophie Bates) #cat #tornado Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Putin claims war with Ukraine could be coming to an end
Putin declared the war in Ukraine was “heading to an end” on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade.Continue Reading
At least 39 killed in fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Despite a three-week-old ceasefire, Israel struck Lebanon repeatedly on Saturday killing at least thirty-nine people, while Hezbollah retaliated with drone attacks on northern Israel.Continue Reading
Russia is still receiving modernized T-90M, T-80BVM, and T-72B3M tanks. All of them are built on Soviet-era platforms
Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec has announced deliveries of new batches of main battle tanks to the army, including T-90M, T-80BVM, and T-72B3M models. The equipment is being upgraded based on combat experience from the war against Ukraine and feedback from military personnel. Since 2022, Russia has lost 11,894 tanks, 24,486Continue Reading
Russia planned major naval counteroffensive against Ukraine in 2026. Drones were built, but they can’t be used
Russia planned a major campaign in 2026 involving the use of naval drones. But these plans collapsed after SpaceX, at Kyiv’s request, blocked Russian access to Starlink satellite communications, says advisor to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov. This situation highlights Russia’s dependence on Western satellite technologies and the vulnerabilityContinue Reading
Is It True That Long-Haul Pilots Sleep In Secret Bunks During Flights?
Airlines and commercial aviation are defined by precision, discipline, and constant vigilance, especially when it comes to the responsibilities of pilots. Passengers frequently assume that pilots remain at the controls for the entire duration of a flight, particularly on long international routes that can stretch well beyond 10 hours. However,Continue Reading
Why Southwest Airlines Had To Rewrite Its New Boarding System Weeks After Launch
For more than 50 years, the boarding process at Southwest Airlines was one of the most recognizable rituals in US aviation. Passengers checked in, received an A, B, or C boarding position, lined up at the gate, and then chose any open seat once onboard. It was unusual, sometimes stressful,Continue Reading