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World5d ago100 years later, Harry Houdini's death still haunts DetroitThe legacy of magician Harry Houdini still looms large in Detroit 100 years after his death there. Some mark the anniversary of Houdini's death by trying to make contact with his spirit.NPR News
Business5d agoOil company earnings skyrocket — againOil companies are reporting another quarter of sky-high profits as the war in Iran pushes up the price of oil — and prices at the pump.NPR News
Sci & Tech5d agoPlans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West VirginiaResidents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.NPR News
Sci & Tech5d agoYour writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.NPR News
Sci & Tech5d agoOyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them backOyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.NPR News
Conflict5d agoA UN protection force must be urgently deployed to PalestineAl Jazeera [en]
Health5d agoAppeal for private flight to bring critically ill British baby home from Hong KongA UK-registered air ambulance and family support charity has issued an urgent appeal for a donated private flight to bring a critically ill baby boy home from Hong Kong. Lia’s Wings said on Friday that nine-month-old Matthew, from Nottinghamshire, had travelled to Hong Kong with his mother several months ago to visit relatives. He fell ill with influenza A and suffered three cardiac arrests, leaving him critically ill in hospital. His brain was reportedly deprived of oxygen for 47 minutes. His...South China Morning Post
Conflict5d agoEvacuated residents of Oleshky to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory within hours – ArakhamiaThe evacuated residents of Oleshky will be on Ukrainian territory within a few hours.Ukrinform [en]
Politics5d agoA Bogotá judge ordered the reinstatement of works removed from the National Museum by government orderColombian Justice ruled in favor of three people who questioned the removal of works by decision of the Minister of Culture. The pieces included an exhibition on assassinated left-wing presidential candidates, as well as exhibits related to the LGTBI community and feminist struggles.Clarín
WorldBreaking5d agoManhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injuredNBC News
Politics5d agoImpasse over UN peace mission Western Sahara: Russia and US veto each other's proposalRusland en de Verenigde Staten hebben een veto uitgesproken over elkaars resolutie over de verlenging van de VN-vredesmissie in de Westelijke Sahara. Hiermee dreigt een einde te komen aan de aanwezigheid van VN-militairen en waarnemers in het gebied. Het mandaat voor de missie loopt officieel vandaag af. Normaal gesproken werd de missie sinds 1991 vrij routinematig verlengd, maar dit keer verliep de stemming in de VN-Veiligheidsraad anders. De VS had een resolutie ingediend waarin stond dat de missie een jaar zou worden verlengd en dat daarbij het Marokkaanse autonomieplan voor het gebied de eNOS Buitenland
Military5d ago"We will never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired damage." 81 years ago, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz's best quote about submarines remains one of the most important quotes.He wrote his phrase in 1946, in homage to the American submarine crews who died during World War II. What role did that naval force play in the victory in the Pacific.Clarín
Politics5d agoLeaked video of Congress leaders creating ruckus at Adoor police station sparks political row in KeralamThe visuals, which have gone viral on social media, show a mob of over 20 people camping at the station between 10:15 pm and 12 am on July 11, even as the police stood by without taking any actionThe Hindu
Cyber5d agoMadagascar dismantles cyber scam network that exploited African workers13 fraud centers dismantled in Madagascar, linked to criminal networks in Cambodia. Millions in cryptocurrencies and devices were seized. African citizens were tricked with false job offers. The Malaysian leader faces extradition, while authorities investigate human trafficking.Clarín
Politics5d agoTrump government announces it captured 257 wild horses in Utah to be evaluated by veterinarians and soldThe operation took place in western Utah. What the federal agency explained and what fate the animals removed from the land will have.Clarín
Business5d agoRegistered rural work to "reduce retentions and expand exports"With broad agro-industrial support, economist Martín Redrado proposed it as a “sustainable fiscal mechanism.” A new labor certificate was presented to access soybean, meat, and timber markets.Clarín
Politics5d agoEurope and Canada detail first measures after unprecedented rapprochementFollowing a two-day summit in Montréal, leaders of the European Union and the Canadian prime minister announced measures on Erasmus, instant money transfers, a digital trade agreement, critical materials and cooperation on AI and supercomputers.Le Monde [en]
Politics5d agoAfrica Suffering In ‘Strongmen’ Era — Mo IbrahimThe continent faces fresh challenges in the coming years, not least in the wake of Washington's decision last year to suddenly terminate USAID -- ending billions of dollars of support to African countries -- which Ibrahim described as "brutal". The post Africa Suffering In ‘Strongmen’ Era — Mo Ibrahim appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
World5d agoFarmers Markets Saturday ForecastThe article provides a forecast for farmers' markets scheduled for Saturday, offering information relevant to local community activities and weather conditions.mysuncoast · united states of america
Politics5d agoCM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Moran Autonomous Council Election this yearAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Moran Autonomous Council elections this year and monthly scholarships for 5,000 emerging sportspersons.sentinel · india
World5d agoPatrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes marks a major milestone in Kansas City as 15 and the Mahomies’ new initiative gains recognitionPatrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes celebrates a new milestone in Kansas City.toi · india
World5d ago2nd Unofficial Test: Devdutt Padikkal slams 80 vs NZ-ADevdutt Padikkal scored a solid 80 for India A in the first innings of their second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.newsbytesapp · india
Politics5d agoJaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in USExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers's Summit in Atlanta, United States.newsbytesapp · india
Politics5d agoPunjab polls: AAP names Mann from Dhuri, retains 37 MLAsThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.newsbytesapp · india