Several German federal states have launched an initiative to forge closer ties between people in Germany and Poland including visits to the neighbouring country, learning the language and building mutual understanding. Relations between the German and Polish governments have been tense for years, mainly because of the Nord Stream pipeline that brought Russian gas to […]
The roar of machinery hums below looming 722-foot towers mixed with a waterfront breeze as workers push forward on Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge this spring. Crews are reaching the final stretch of building the Gordie Howe International Bridge deck, with a little over a year left in the bridge project. Construction of the bridge began in […]
Scientists have squished two layers of ultracold magnetic atoms to within 50 nanometers of each other — 10 times closer than in previous experiments — revealing bizarre quantum effects not seen before. The extreme proximity of these atoms will allow researchers to study quantum interactions at this length scale for the first time and could […]
An engaged and knowledgeable field of candidates has emerged in Orlando’s District 5, each making the case they’re the best choice to be interim City Commissioner. The seven hopefuls emerged quickly after the downtown and West Orlando-area seat opened up following the indictment of Commissioner Regina Hill. District residents can begin casting ballots on Monday, […]
We’re almost finished with the first quarter’s earnings season, and there have been quite a few surprises — some to the upside and some to the downside. When it comes to the latter, there’s a difference between deteriorating business fundamentals and producing weaker-than-expected results because of temporary headwinds. With that in mind, here are two […]
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League and took another step towards being crowned champions with a 4-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Josko Gvardiol’s brace, Phil Foden’s 59th-minute goal and a stoppage-time Julian Alvarez penalty helped City move two points in front of title-rivals Arsenal ahead of their visit to […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest on Thursday on the last stop of his trip to Europe and the two leaders committed to closer ties. They agreed on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries, the leaders said in a joint statement broadcast on Hungarian state […]
Tyler Boebert, son of GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, says he still doesn’t have a lawyer for his criminal case. The 18-year-old faces multiple charges in connection to car break-ins and thefts in Colorado. The teen told a judge Thursday that he applied for a public defender “only a couple days ago.” GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert’s teenage […]
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers hope to have budget deal for special session.”—WRIC • “A year for Fears: Texas man gets a year for role in 2017 torch-wielding mob at UVa.”—Daily Progress • “Hemp market collapses, frustrating network of Southwest Virginia growers.”—Cardinal News • “Roanoke attorney: State police agent paid […]
The Wichita area is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service warns that extreme weather could strike rapidly in parts of south-central Kansas, central Oklahoma and north-central Texas. The weather service is warning that the storms could be a “particularly dangerous situation” — with the potential for powerful “long-track” tornadoes, […]
The Wichita area is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service warns that extreme weather could strike rapidly in parts of south-central Kansas, central Oklahoma and north-central Texas. The weather service is warning that the storms could be a “particularly dangerous situation” — with the potential for powerful “long-track” tornadoes, […]
A fusion reactor in southern France achieved a significant milestone toward clean, limitless energy. The fusion reactor, WEST, created a super-hot plasma and sustained it for a record-breaking 6 minutes. The experiment is laying the groundwork for a larger fusion reactor called ITER. A fusion reactor in southern France, called WEST, just achieved an important milestone that […]