Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency – among the worst results a U.S. community has seen in decades
2023-11-22 22:25
IAEA head says the barring of several nuclear inspectors by Iran is a ‘serious blow’ to monitoring
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran’s decision in September to bar several experienced U_N_ inspectors from monitoring its disputed nuclear program is constituting “a very serious blow” to the agency’s ability to do its job “to the best possible level."
2023-11-22 22:22
A Thanksgiving tradition returns: hectic travel in the US
By Daniel Trotta More Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving weekend than at any time since the pandemic, but
2023-11-22 21:59
'You dumped him like garbage': Judge gives Dawn Coleman 30 years for her role in murder of Cairo Jordan, 5, found stuffed in suitcase
Dawn Coleman was sentenced after she pled guilty to the conspiracy to commit murder and admitted to her role in Cairo Jordan's death
2023-11-22 21:58
U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates
2023-11-22 21:57
UK Inclined to Order Probe into Abu Dhabi-Backed Telegraph Deal
The UK government is leaning toward ordering a probe into RedBird IMI’s proposed Telegraph deal, after the prospect
2023-11-22 21:51
US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market still slowing
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but
2023-11-22 21:50
'Sometimes good guys win in life': Jimmy Kimmel fans floored by Adam Sandler's love for his family and his job
Sandler said that his daughters were 'pretty unphased' at the film premier of 'Leo', in which the comedian's entire family voices animated characters
2023-11-22 21:27
Abigail Mor Idan's homecoming: Family hopes orphan American girl among 50 Hamas hostages to be released
Following the mediation of an agreement between Israel and Hamas, 3-yaer-old Abigail Mor Edan is expected to be released
2023-11-22 21:24
Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah's Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for proselytizing door-to-door and handing out their literature
2023-11-22 21:23
Explainer-What we know about North Korea's new satellite and claims of Russian aid
SEOUL (Reuters) -Officials and experts around the world are seeking to determine whether North Korea's first spy satellite is operational
2023-11-22 21:23
20 Super Literal German Compound Words
Germany is the land of Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, and super literal compound words like Glühbirne (“glow pear,” a.k.a. “lightbulb”) and Baumwolle (“tree wool,” otherwise known as cotton).
2023-11-22 21:20