Tropical Depression 18 forms in Atlantic, could become Hurricane Sam this weekend, forecasters say
Tropical Depression 18 formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, with tracking models showing it could be near hurricane strength by this weekend.
Read moreScott Morrison yet to speak with Emmanuel Macron since tearing up submarine contract
France is still angry over Australia’s decision to cancel a $90 billion deal to acquire submarines from a French company.
Read moreVictoria shatters coronavirus case record, reporting 766 new infections and four deaths
The new caseload marks Victoria’s highest daily increase in cases since the start of the pandemic.
Read more‘Concerning and dangerous’: Asthma organization warns of new social trend using hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said people have used nebulizers to inhale hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19, which can be toxic.
Read moreSouth Australia has unanimously voted to ban spit hoods
The state’s upper house has backed Fella’s Bill, named after Aboriginal man Wayne Fella Morrison who died after being made to wear a spit hood by Adelaide…
Read moreHappy Halloween! Record $10B in spending expected on candy, decorations and costumes (for Fido, too)
This Halloween, Americans are expected to spend more than $10 billion on decorations, candy and costumes, an average per household of $102.74.
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday, Sept. 22: US to double COVID-19 shots shared with the world; Rev. Jesse Jackson heads home; Mitch McConnell offers no help on…
Read moreBoris Johnson tells France to ‘get a grip’ following anger over submarine deal
It comes as US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron speak for the first time since the submarine row erupted.
Read more‘Disgrace to the nation’: Veterans slam protesters at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance
A tense stand-off between protesters and police at the state’s national war memorial on Wednesday ended in violent scenes and arrests.
Read moreAn ad saying ‘don’t get vaccinated’ in North Carolina was meant to encourage the opposite
A truck with an ad saying “Don’t get vaccinated” was seen around Charlotte, but the ad was meant to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read moreThe US has never defaulted on its debt before. Here’s how that would affect the country
Democrats and Republicans are battling over what to do about the federal debt limit. Here’s what will happen if the U.S. defaults on its debt.
Read moreJackson released in Chicago after COVID recovery
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is headed home a month after he was hospitalized for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection and following intensive physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease. (Sept….
Read moreMore than 200 protesters arrested after violence at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance
A tense stand-off between protesters and police at the state’s national war memorial on Wednesday ended in violent scenes and arrests.
Read more‘The Wonder Years’ cast say series reboot offers a new perspective
The new “The Wonder Years” series is a re-work of the popular original series which ran from 1988-1993. Narrated by Don Cheadle, this new version follows a…
Read moreSearch continues for fiance Brian Laundrie after coroner determines Gabby Petito’s death a homicide
The search for Brian Laundrie, the fiance of homicide victim Gabby Petito, reconvened Wednesday across Florida’s vast Carlton Reserve wetland.
Read moreBiden doubles US global donation of COVID vaccine
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shots to share with the world. The purchase of another 500 million shots brings…
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