LVIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine differed on the exact cause of the major explosion that sank a Russian battleship in the Black Sea on Thursday, but experts say there is no doubt that it’s a massive blow to the Kremlin’s pride and could undermine the country’s naval operations in the region.Ukrainian defense officials said…Continue Reading
Peloton is hiking the monthly fee for its on-demand fitness content for the first time ever, while it also slashes the prices of its Bike, Bike+ and Tread machines in a bid to reach new customers under Chief Executive Barry McCarthy.McCarthy, who has been at the helm of the company for a little over two months,…Continue Reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A jury convicted a British national Thursday for his role in an Islamic State group hostage-taking scheme that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, three of whom were beheaded.The jury deliberated for four hours before finding El Shafee Elsheikh guilty on all…Continue Reading
Former President Trump is planning to endorse J.D. Vance in Ohio’s crowded senate GOP primary, according to three sources with knowledge of his decision.In recent days, Trump began calling donors and advisers to get their opinion endorsing on the “Hillbilly Elegy” author, but he held off under intense pressure from the rival Republican campaigns of…Continue Reading
Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality, according to a new poll released as Republicans across the country aim to make parental involvement in education a central campaign theme this election year.Overall, Americans lean slightly toward expanding — not cutting back — discussions of racism and sexuality,…Continue Reading
The man accused of opening fire on a rush-hour New York subway car did so with “premeditated” intentions and had access to a “stockpile” of weapons, prosecutors said Thursday.Frank James, 62, made his initial appearance in a federal courtroom and stands accused of committing a terrorist attack on mass transit, a federal charge that could…Continue Reading
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Wildlife Conservation Technician Ryan Luckadoo came to the rescue of a bear cub that was stranded in a tree when its paw became stuck between the trunk and a branch. Photo courtesy of Help Asheville Bears/Facebook April 14 (UPI) — A North Carolina wildlife official came to the rescue…Continue Reading
John Ramirez was sentenced to death for the 2004 murder of Pablo Castro in Texas. File Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice April 14 (UPI) — A Texas prosecutor on Thursday called for the execution date to be revoked for a death row prisoner who successfully petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to…Continue Reading
Racing driver Wang Dongjiang broke a Guinness World Record when he took his car out onto the ice covering a frozen lake and drifted continuously for 3.87 miles. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records April 14 (UPI) — A race car driver in China took his vehicle out onto the ice covering a frozen lake and…Continue Reading
1/3 Billie Jean King speaks during an Annual Women’s History Month Event in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX on March 9. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department announced Thursday that its virtual panel discussion on gender equity in sports will feature Billie…Continue Reading
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