There’s optimism that the worst of the pandemic may be ending, but some experts warn not to relax too soon
There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other nations lift certain Covid-19 restrictions, some public health…
Read moreMidweek winter storm to wreak havoc for 2,000 miles from the Rockies to the Northeast
This week’s storm will target a 2,000-mile swath of the nation from the Rockies to the Northeast with a nasty mix of snow, ice and rain.
Read moreOlympic ski jump dreams take flight near Chicago
Ski jumpers as young as four train and compete on an Illinois hill created by a glacier. Three men who got an early start at the Norge…
Read moreFinding faith and community in the metaverse
Religious and spiritual gatherings like VR church are among the many evolving spaces in the metaverse that have grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jan. 31)…
Read moreFrench ambassador expelled from Mali
Mali gave the ambassador 72 hours to leave over comments made by the French foreign minister.
Read more‘Two Shots’ at ‘The Afterparty’
“The Afterparty” stars Ben Schwartz and Sam Richardson discuss song “Two Shots” – a musical homage to Eminem and Lin-Manuel Miranda in in the comedy whodunit. (Jan….
Read moreLioness mauls zookeeper to death in Iran
The animal set itself loose then roamed the zoo for hours with another lion after the attack.
Read moreXuzhou mother: Video of chained woman in hut outrages China internet
The viral video has prompted demands the authorities intervene to help the mother of eight.
Read more
North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017; Japan, S Korea react
North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old…
Read moreUkrainians volunteer to fend off potential attack
Groups of civilians across Ukraine are volunteering for military-style training to fend off a potential invasion from Russian troops.
Read moreHow activists are reigniting the voting rights fight, Super Bowl is set: 5 Things podcast
Recovery continues after severe nor’easter, Democrats look ahead to the Iowa caucuses and Super Bowl LVI has its two teams: 5 Things podcast
Read more
Analysis: This is the most dangerous thing Trump said over the weekend
Donald Trump’s pledge to consider pardoning those arrested on January 6 if he wins the presidency again in 2024 drew most of the headlines over the weekend….
Read more
Covid 19: UK expands vaccines to at-risk 5 to 11-year-old kids
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) on Sunday expanded its COVID-19 vaccination programme to cover vulnerable children aged five to 11 years.Eligible children include those with diabetes,…
Read more
Federal prosecutors reach plea deal with 2 men who killed Ahmaud Arbery in hate crimes case
Federal prosecutors reached a plea deal with the two men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery before a hate crimes trial was set to begin.
Read moreCalifornia jeweler stops robbery attempt by pulling out gun, saying ‘I had no choice’
Police say an attempted “smash-and-grab” robbery attempt in the San Francisco Bay area was thwarted by a jeweler who lawfully used his firearm.
Read more