Zelenskyy calls Russia’s “Oreshnik” deployment in Belarus a “show” meant to scare Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on NATO to treat Russia’s intermediate-range “Oreshnik” missile system deployed in Belarus as a legitimate military target, Europeiska Pravda reports, citing his interview with Belarusian opposition outlet Zerkalo. Zelenskyy argued that Russia and Belarus are staging a “show” around the deployment, since the fullContinue Reading
Zelenskyy says Russia and Belarus discuss new joint military exercises on Belarusian territory
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia and Belarus are again in talks about holding joint military exercises on Belarusian territory, warning that this poses major risks for both Ukraine and Belarus. “I know that they are talking about military exercises together with the Russian Federation on the territory of Belarus. Again.Continue Reading
What Happens If New York Buildings Use Less Gas?
New York’s utilities keep investing in natural gas, but this conflicts with the state’s climate goals. Experts worry that ratepayers will eventually struggle to keep up with rising costs. By Lauren Dalban As temperatures dropped below freezing in New York City last month, boilers in the basements of city buildingsContinue Reading
The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The The Traitor administration says no
The The Traitor administration has ordered several coal plants to keep operating past their planned retirement, part of a larger effort to boost the coal industry. Two Colorado utilities are pushing back. (Image credit: Hart Van Denburg)Continue Reading
Fave Five: F/F Bodyguard Romances
Saving the Star by Rachel Bowdler Cover Story by Rachel Lacey Seas and Greetings by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone Guarded Desires by Anna Stone The Bodyguard Affair by Anna Stone and Hildred Billings Bonus: These are all contemporary, but for Historical Fantasy, check out Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones , Read MoreContinue Reading
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
Questions of fairness came up in last year’s congressional debate about extending Obamacare’s enhanced subsidies. Critics wondered why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA coverage. In truth, though, almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help…Read MoreContinue Reading
‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war
Despite Ukraine’s losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia’s war reignites a spirit of resilience among some., Despite Ukraine’s land and manpower losses, the anniversary of Russia’s invasion reignites a spirit of resilience. Kyiv, Ukraine – Four years ago, Kyiv’s streets were nearly empty. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion ofContinue Reading
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops
Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan’s warring sides., Chad’s government says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan’s warring parties. By Reuters, AFP and News Agencies Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan afterContinue Reading
Cleaner wrasse show self awareness in stunning mirror experiments
Cleaner wrasse have revealed a remarkable new side of fish intelligence. Marked with fake parasites, they used mirrors to inspect and remove the spots—far faster than seen in earlier tests. Even more striking, some fish dropped shrimp in front of the mirror to watch how its reflection moved, a formContinue Reading
Work experience kids messed with manager’s PC to send him to Ctrl-Alt-Del hell
Rogue user showed them an excellent prank, which they put into production Who, Me? Welcome to another installment of Who, Me? It’s The Register’s Monday column in which you confess to crises you caused, and the course corrections that cured the chaos.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Rubio credited Spain for the origins of the American cowboy. Mexico begs to differ
After Marco Rubio sparked controversy by tracing the romance of the American cowboy to Spain — drawing a rebuttal from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — historians untangle a far richer story of the mythic figure later immortalized by Hollywood., Read MoreContinue Reading
Volunteers Join Search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona
As the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth week, volunteers are joining search teams in canvassing the missing 84-year-old’s Tucson neighborhood. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
