Federal health officials are closely watching a highly lethal type of bird flu that’s devastated poultry farms along the East Coast and the Midwest in recent weeks. There are no signs the strain of avian influenza poses a danger to people yet, but experts are on the lookout for potential mutations of the virus that could make…Continue Reading
GUISSONA, Spain — As Ukrainian refugees fleeing bombs and bullets at home fan out across Western Europe, few places they arrive feel as welcoming as a Spanish town known for years as “Little Ukraine.”Even before Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine last month, one in seven residents of Guissona was originally from there. Guissona’s population more…Continue Reading
The Indianapolis Colts got the ball moving on their offseason by trading a third-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for quarterback Matt Ryan. The 36-year-old was introduced officially on Tuesday after the trade went through on Monday afternoon. Given the fact that Ryan is a much better fit for the offense and the fact that…Continue Reading
As Ukrainian rescuers searched through rubble in Kharkiv for survivors of Russian missile attacks, firefighters in Odessa rescued two cats and a hamster from a residential building where a fire was reported.The first piece of footage, shared by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine on March 22, shows first responders cleaning up collapsed and…Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court keeps a secret tool in its back pocket, one that keeps getting brought up during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.Jackson, who will be making history as the first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court if she is confirmed, was questioned on both Tuesday and Wednesday…Continue Reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal Wednesday that would give car-owning residents in the state $400 to make up for high gas prices.Though Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused gas prices to spike across the country, California’s have risen the highest, with the statewide average currently sitting at $5.87 per gallon, the San Francisco…Continue Reading
Russian forces northeast and east of Kyiv have been pushed back to about 55 kilometers outside the capital, while other troops 15 to 20 kilometers northwest of Kyiv appear to be “digging in” and establishing “defensive positions,” a senior U.S. defense official told reporters Wednesday. Why it matters: Russia’s advance on Kyiv has been stalled…Continue Reading
The U.S. has assessed that Russia’s forces are committing war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday. Driving the news: “We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities,” Blinken said in a statement. “We are committed to pursuing accountability using every tool…Continue Reading
Alabama Senate candidate Mo Brooks (R) said Wednesday that former President Trump asked him to “remove Joe Biden from the White House.” Driving the news: “President Trump asked me to rescind the 2020 elections, immediately remove Joe Biden from the White House, immediately put President Trump back in the White House, and hold a new…Continue Reading
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday that an official from the U.S. embassy in Moscow found WNBA star Brittney Griner “in good condition” after they were granted consular access.Driving the news: “We were able to check on her condition, we will continue to work very closely with her legal team, with her broader network,…Continue Reading
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