Called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the H5N1 bird flu virus making headlines in Michigan and across the U.S. got its name because it is so well adapted to infecting and killing birds. H5N1 has been circulating in the U.S. since January 2022 and globally since 2021. What has scientists and researchers worried, however, is that […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that he had disbanded his war Cabinet managing the armed conflict in Gaza and has no plans to replace the coalition. The move comes days after war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quit in protest of Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and as international pressure has grown […]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban that outlawed bump stock firearm attachments nationwide. The ban came from the Department of Justice in the aftermath of a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas at a country music festival where the shooter used a semi-automatic rifle modified with […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment is acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain known for its personality, premium food and drink offerings, and punctuality policy. The deal — creating the rare instance of a Hollywood studio owning a cinema chain — was announced Wednesday and is a solution to Alamo’s financial woes. But it also […]
Apple (AAPL) shares climbed to record highs following a series of product announcements at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2024. The biggest announcement was Apple’s new AI-integrated operating system: Apple Intelligence. Yahoo Finance breaks down Apple’s new AI features, what’s next for the tech giant, and how Apple’s move into artificial intelligence could possibly disrupt […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland is at risk of becoming the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress as Republicans move to punish the Justice Department for refusing to turn over audio related to President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Contempt is one of U.S. lawmakers’ politically messiest […]
This essay is the second in a series about traveling after confinement. Look for the next one later this summer. I dream of seeing Gaza by plane. Instead, I see Gaza through drone footage. It shows a place in rubble—my many memories and dreams and close friends buried with it. But wherever I am in […]
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself ready for Euro 2024 with a stunning double as Portugal completed their preparations with a 3-0 friendly victory over Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who had earlier hit the post with a deflected free-kick, marked his 207th senior cap with his 129th and 130th international goals a week before Roberto Martinez’s […]
MIAMI – A deluge of tropical moisture is forecast to bombard Florida this week, possibly dropping a foot of rain in some cities and leading to potential flooding across the state. This week’s tropical downpours are being fueled by high- and low-pressure areas working together to funnel moisture over Florida. “We have this area of […]
What do you do when the “Check Engine” light comes on in your car? A lot of people just ignore it; after all, that sensor is notorious for lighting up for no reason. On the other hand, it could indicate a real problem, so you should probably head to the nearest auto parts store and […]
Early results from the European Union’s parliamentary elections over the weekend showed , signaling a shift to the right for the 27-nation lawmaking bloc. Among the countries where right-wing nationalists took home a decisive win was France, prompting the country’s liberal president, Emmanuel Macron, to take emergency action in an effort to stop the French […]
I’ve been thinking about thanks, more particularly the thanks I forgot to give to the teachers who shaped my life. I should have thanked Mrs. Harder. Good grief, she was my kindergarten teacher and was kind and patient and she taught every one of my brothers and sisters, all five. I should have thanked Miss […]