Germany’s largest opposition party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is stepping up pressure on the federal government to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles. Source: European Pravda with reference to ntv Details: CDU faction leader Friedrich Merz announced in Berlin that the party’s parliamentary group wants to propose a resolution to the Bundestag tomorrow afternoon […]
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A fiery lawyer’s longshot bid to put Donald Trump in the hot seat goes cold
The named defendant in the federal lawsuit was California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, but there was never a doubt that the target was Donald J. Trump. For a time, as the legal maneuvering proceeded through the fall, it appeared that Los Angeles could be treated to another of its celebrated courtroom dramas, this one […]
EU presidency warns democracy will be put to the test in US elections in November
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union presidency on Tuesday warned that the foundations of democracy will be put to the test during the November U.S. election, envisaging a scenario where the longstanding trans-Atlantic alliance could unravel ever more. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium, which holds the EU presidency, said that “if 2024 brings […]
Donald Trump’s grip on Republican politics put to the test in Iowa’s caucuses
Voting begins on Monday in icy Iowa as former US president Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a resounding message that neither life-threatening cold nor life-changing legal trouble can slow his march towards the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination. The Iowa caucuses are the opening contest in the months-long Republican presidential primary process. Caucus […]
Donald Trump’s grip on Republican politics is put to the test in ice-cold Iowa’s caucuses
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Voting is set to begin Monday night in icy Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a resounding message that neither life-threatening cold nor life-changing legal trouble can slow his march toward the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination. The Iowa caucuses, which are the opening contest […]
Texans asked to conserve energy Monday as expected demand likely to put strain on electric grid
The Texas power grid operator is asking residents to conserve power Monday morning when a blast of cold weather is expected to bring temperatures well below freezing for much of the state. Parts of Texas will experience wind chills below 0 degrees, and some areas could see icy roads as subfreezing temperatures continue moving south […]
Reading fans to ‘put pressure’ on EFL amid fears for club’s future
Concerned Reading fans plan to focus future protests towards the English Football League amid genuine fears the club could go out of business under owner Dai Yongge. Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match between the Royals and Port Vale was abandoned after approximately 1,000 home supporters invaded the pitch at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. […]
Poland put its aircraft on alert during Russian missile attack on 13 January
Poland put its aviation on alert in response to Russia’s missile attacks on Ukrainian territory on the morning of 13 January. Source: Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces, reported by European Pravda Details: Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in response to the “increased activity of the Russian Federation’s long-range aviation, associated with the […]
Boulder officials put demolition plans on hold for Naropa building
Jan. 12—City officials paused the development of a new community Buddhist meditation space in Boulder to determine whether the building on the site can be demolished due to historical significance. The Landmarks Board decided on Wednesday to stop demolition on a building owned by Naropa University until March 7. Naropa is seeking to sell to […]
Snowstorms, freezing temps put pressure on Santa Fe’s snowplow crews
Jan. 12—Tourism sites across the web tout Santa Fe for having 300 days of sunshine a year. This winter, the city might have missed the memo. Multiple back-to-back snowstorms, with more on the way, have made for a cold and soggy new year in the City Different. They’ve also put a strain on the city’s […]
Flooding photographs can be put to good use with Maryland-backed app
If a picture is worth a thousand words, as the old adage goes, does hundreds of pictures equal thousands of words? Maybe not, but so far this week, there are over 200 photos of flooding and storm conditions uploaded to an app from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The purpose — to tell the […]