Syria’s minority Christians protest in Damascus after Christmas tree set afire
Protests in Christian neighborhoods of Syria's capital city erupted after a Christmas tree was set ablaze weeks after the downfall of the nation's longtime dictatorship, according to multiple reports.
Authorities say North Korean hackers responsible for $308M Bitcoin theft in Japan
Japan's National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the hacker group TraderTraitor, which is based in North Korea, is likely responsible for a May hack that allowed $308 million in Bitcoin to be taken from a Japanese cry
Watch: Fireballs seen over southern U.S. identified as satellite remains
A series of bright fireballs that illuminated the night sky over several southern states was identified as the remains of a Chinese satellite.
Questions About Pandemic Preparedness
The theme at SBM this week is questions for Trump’s nominees for key health positions within the federal government. David got the ball rolling with an excellent summary of the nominees and questions for each. Jonathan followed up with his
Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya
Yesterday, Dr. David Gorksi invited us to come up with questions for Senators to ask our future public health leaders. Here are mine. The post Questions For Senators to Ask Drs. Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya first appeared on Science-Based
Suggested questions for Tweety McTreason’s health nominees during confirmation hearings
It won't be long before we're treated to the spectacle of Senators grilling antivax nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS) and Dr. Dave Weldon (CDC). We exist to serve, which is why I'm suggesting some questions for Senators to
Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons
During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history.
Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Harsh weather causes havoc across the region, with snow drifts also shutting down highways and halting trains.
In Afghanistan, Trump will have to play a balancing game
Taken too far, incoming US president's pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.
Is Ukraine’s largest church still pro-Russian?
Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions persist.
Mozambique’s opposition leader vows to install himself as president
Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.
