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17/12/2022

Dmitry Syty, head of the "Russian House", was taken to a hospital in the capital Bangui and by late afternoon his condition was serious, but stable, the Russian Embassy said, according to the Russian RIA Novosti news agency.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the once-secretive Russian private military contractor Wagner Group, which has supported Central African Republic's (CAR) army since 2018 but gained wider attention with its role in Russia's war in Ukraine, blamed France for the attack.

France is the former colonial ruler in CAR, a gold- and diamond-rich country of 4.7 million people whose government is fi...

17/12/2022

It’s $5.99 for a head of romaine at Country Sun Natural Foods in Palo Alto. Nearly $10 for little gem lettuce at Draeger’s Market in Los Altos. And a whopping $10.99 for iceberg at Piedmont Grocery in Oakland.

It’s a whopping $10.99 for iceberg at Piedmont Grocery in Oakland....

17/12/2022

A huge aquarium in Berlin burst early on Friday, spilling 1 million litres (264,172 gallons) of water, around 1,500 exotic fish and debris onto a major road in the busy Mitte district, emergency services said.

A spokesperson for the fire brigade said it was still unclear what had caused the AquaDom aquarium to burst....

17/12/2022

There was a time three years ago when a walk through downtown San Francisco was a picture of what it meant for a city to be economically successful.

Today San Francisco has what is perhaps the most deserted major downtown in America....

17/12/2022

Roscosmos said a number of tests had been conducted following the discovery of a coolant leak on the Soyuz MS-22, and the temperature in the capsule had increased to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).

12/12/2022

Turkey test-fired a locally made, short-range ballistic missile, dubbed Tayfun, which means “typhoon” in Turkish, over the Black Sea in October. The missile can hit targets at a distance of 561 kilometres in 456 seconds, according to Turkey.

Turkey’s ballistic missile test has scared Athens, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday, adding that Ankara will...

12/12/2022

As it currently stands, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restrict the usage of cellular devices on civilian aircraft, with exceptions for devices that can be disabled from cellular transmission functions — or, in other words, devices that can be placed in “airplane mode.”

The European Commission decided in November to allow airlines operating in the EU to “provide the latest 5G technology on...

12/12/2022

Iran and Russia reportedly finalized an agreement later that month to build hundreds of weaponized drones in Russian territory, with production set to begin within months.

It said Russia has likely used up a large proportion of its stock of SS-26 Iskander short-range ballistic missiles, which...

12/12/2022

Democrats will still have a workable Senate majority in the next Congress, though it will not exactly be the neat and tidy 51 seats they assumed.

The Arizona senator won't say whether she's running for reelection but said in an interview she doesn't expect a change i...

12/12/2022

The CNBC All-America Economic Survey found that 57 percent of Democrats do not want Biden to run for reelection.

The CNBC All-America Economic Survey found that 57 percent of Democrats do not want Biden to run for reelection....

03/12/2022

Republicans have floated investigations into the administration’s handling of the southwest border, the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the origins of Covid-19 and the business dealings of the president’s son, Hunter.

Republicans have floated investigations into the administration’s handling of the southwest border, the chaotic withdrawa...

03/12/2022

The tech billionaire's latest move will likely ingratiate him further with conservatives — and plunge the social media platform deeper into political controversy.

The tech billionaire's latest move will likely ingratiate him further with conservatives — and plunge the social media pl...

03/12/2022

In a meeting of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, the Rules and Bylaws panel approved a proposal that put South Carolina first, followed by New Hampshire, Nevada, Georgia and Michigan.

In a meeting of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, the Rules and Bylaws panel approved a proposal that put ...

03/12/2022

Employers keep hiring but too many people are staying on the job-market sidelines.

Employers keep hiring but too many people are staying on the job-market sidelines....

03/12/2022

Next time you’re at airport security, get ready to look straight into a camera. The TSA wants to analyze your face.

Next time you’re at airport security, get ready to look straight into a camera. The TSA wants to analyze your face. ...

26/11/2022

I’m talking about police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel and other front-line workers, who ignore the dangers and keep us, our businesses and communities safe.

I’m talking about police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel and other front-line workers, who ig...

26/11/2022

Prior to the release of “Enter the Dragon,” Lee had arranged a lunch meeting with James Bond actor George Lazenby to discuss an upcoming project. During lunch, he complained of a headache and retired to his hotel room, took a painkiller and was later found dead.

Lee, a global phenomenon, was awaiting the release of his first major Hollywood motion picture, “Enter the Dragon,” when ...

26/11/2022

While the administration recently notified certain borrowers who are eligible for forgiveness, it also indicated that it cannot execute the program while the Justice Department fights legal challenges in court, leaving borrowers confused over the status of their promised debt relief. The administration has also stopped accepting applications for the program as a result.

While the administration recently notified certain borrowers who are eligible for forgiveness, it also indicated that it ...

26/11/2022

Two Alaska moderates, GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, won reelection Wednesday over two challengers backed by former President Donald Trump, thanks to the state’s ranked-choice-voting system, which allowed them to prevail without winning a majority of the vote.

The Senate incumbent fended off a Trump-backed challenger, while voters returned the Democratic House member for a full t...

26/11/2022

“My preference for the 2024 presidency is someone sensible and centrist. I had hoped that would the case for the Biden administration, but have been disappointed so far,” he said.

“My preference for the 2024 presidency is someone sensible and centrist.

17/11/2022

The decisive call came in a California race, with Rep. Mike Garcia being declared the winner in his reelection bid in the state’s 27th District over Democratic challenger Christy Smith.

The decisive call came in a California race, with Rep. Mike Garcia being declared the winner in his reelection bid in the...

17/11/2022

For NASA, the launch begins a new era of lunar exploration that intends to culminate in astronauts returning to the lunar surface for the first time in 50 years.

For NASA, the launch begins a new era of lunar exploration that intends to culminate in astronauts returning to the lunar...

17/11/2022

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti launched an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster after customers reported widespread issues purchasing tickets in a presale event for an upcoming Taylor Swift tour.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti launched an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster after customers report...

17/11/2022

Earlier this week, the conservative Club for Growth released a polling memo showing DeSantis running ahead of Trump in multiple states.

Earlier this week, the conservative Club for Growth released a polling memo showing DeSantis running ahead of Trump in mu...

17/11/2022

McConnell, of Kentucky, easily swatted back the challenge from Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after many years as GOP leader.

McConnell, of Kentucky, easily swatted back the challenge from Rick Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after man...

10/11/2022

Abrams's and O’Rourke’s eye-popping fundraising hauls came despite their status as high-profile losers.

Abrams's and O’Rourke’s eye-popping fundraising hauls came despite their status as high-profile losers. ...

10/11/2022

For the second time in two years, the Senate majority could come down to a runoff in Georgia next month, with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker failing to earn enough votes to win outright.

There is a strong possibility that, for the second time in two years, the Senate majority could come down to a runoff in ...

10/11/2022

The announcement of the withdrawal followed weeks of Ukrainian advances toward the city and a race by Russia to relocate more than 100,000 of its residents.

“The occupiers are currently undermining absolutely all the bridges on the right bank of the Kherson region,” said Serhii...

10/11/2022

Impacted employees will receive 16 weeks of pay plus two additional weeks for every year of service, Zuckerberg said. Meta will cover health insurance for six months.

The company’s costs and expenses jumped 19% year over year in the third quarter to $22.1 billion....

10/11/2022

“The American people deserve a House of Representatives that can move the agenda that was promised to them on the campaign trail,” Scalise said in a letter addressed to his GOP colleagues in the House.

“The American people deserve a House of Representatives that can move the agenda that was promised to them on the campaig...

02/11/2022

The time may be coming when the country will have to have a serious conversation about a very uncomfortable topic: President Biden’s mental health.

At times he’s lucid and in control, but at other times he seems baffled and confused. It’s not unusual to see this behavi...

02/11/2022

The chief justice ordered the stay to freeze the House Ways and Means Committee’s request for the documents, which Trump has fought for years.

The former president on Monday filed an emergency application asking the Supreme Court to intervene in the case....

02/11/2022

“Morale is at an all-time low,” sources told the Daily Beast late Monday. “It’s worse than it has ever been.”

CNN staffers are reportedly upset over a lack of communication from executives. ...

02/11/2022

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials

Saudis said Tehran wants to distract from local protests, and the National Security Council said the U.S. is prepared to ...

02/11/2022

The brutal assault has kindled the already fraught debate over crime, law enforcement and the repercussions of political speech — issues that were already front and center on the campaign trail this cycle.

The brutal assault has kindled the already fraught debate over crime, law enforcement and the repercussions of political ...

24/10/2022

He must try to shore up an economy sliding toward recession and reeling after his predecessor’s brief, disastrous experiment in libertarian economics, while also attempting to unite a demoralized and divided party that trails far behind the opposition in opinion polls.

He must try to shore up an economy sliding toward recession and reeling after his predecessor’s brief, disastrous experim...

24/10/2022

These are trying times for sports’s geezer legends.

Bad starts for the Buccaneers, Lakers and Packers undermine hopes for championships and pretty endings....

24/10/2022

Nearly four in 10 eighth graders failed to grasp basic math concepts.

Not a single state saw a notable improvement in their average test scores, with some simply treading water at best....

24/10/2022

With low unemployment, a shortage of construction workers and an above-average elderly population, can Florida rebuild without them?

After Hurricane Ian inflicted billions of dollars in damage, illegal immigrants came to Florida to rebuild — and who cons...

24/10/2022

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s 37-year-old day-to-day ruler, mocks President Biden in private, making fun of the 79-year-old’s gaffes and questioning his mental acuity.

Lack of personal trust accelerates a yearslong split driven by geopolitical and economic forces....