Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says
More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.
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Thousands evacuated as ‘exceptionally high’ flooding devastates parts of Pakistan’s Punjab
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after authorities warned of flooding from three rivers.
What makes chocolate taste so good? It’s the microbes
Beans matter, but microbes may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor. Scientists are building starter cultures that may improve quality.
‘These kids were literally praying’: Mayor blasts ‘thoughts and prayers’ after shooting
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) expressed frustration at those who responded to a school shooting with “thoughts and prayers.” Following a mass shooting at the
‘That I wouldn’t do’: CNN host forces Trump-allied GOP lawmaker to admit president’s error
CNN’s John Berman put a Republican lawmaker on the spot over President Tweety McTreason’s call to prosecute a political foe and his son. The president
Man jailed after faking death to start a new life with woman he met online
A man who faked his own death so he could be with a woman he met online has been jailed for 89 days.
Inside Israeli violence in the West Bank
Al Jazeera’s Mat Nashed documents a relentless campaign to uproot Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.
Calls for the release of Palestinian American boy in Israeli detention
Palestinian-American teen Mohammed Ibrahim has been held in Israel for months and his family is demanding his release.
A pyrrhic victory? An Ecuadorian town grapples with a divisive mine closure
Activists in Rio Blanco expelled a mine company from their community. But the move sparked tensions between neighbours.
Prettiest Waitress Competition
For some time in the sixties, Atlantic City staged “The Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Skills Competition.” Chefs cooking, waiters running with full trays, etc. As
SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback
The Starship rocket is critical to the company’s hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.
Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months
The country wants to move from being the biggest exporter of raw nuts to producing more shea butter.
Thousands play with tomatoes at La Tomatina Festival
Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.
US disaster agency suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say
The Fema staff are said to have been among those who recently lent their names to an open letter.