A new study has found that extreme events in Antarctica, such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss, are very likely to become more common and more severe. (August 8)
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Ukraine repairs nuclear reactor before winter
Ukraine has repaired a nuclear reactor in the country’s south, boosting the nation’s energy supply before winter.
Car crashes into second floor of Pennsylvania home, photos show; no injuries reported
No one was injured in the puzzling wreck that took place in Decatur Township, Pennsylvania, first responders said.
65-year-old woman hospitalized after apparent shark bite at New York City’s Rockaway Beach
A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized after suffering an injury “consistent with a shark bite” at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York.
Argentina’s unemployed pray for work
With the reality of above 100% inflation, hundreds of Argentina’s unemployed pray for a miracle. They are asking Saint Cayetano – who represents work – for a job, something many feel their politicians cannot deliver. (Aug. 8) (AP Video/Victor R. Caivan…
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday August 8th: Severe storms strike eastern US; Deadly Russian attack in eastern Ukraine; West African country may lose US assistance after coup; Biden to designate national monument.
‘Less lethal shotguns’ suspended in Austin, Texas, after officers used munitions on 15-year-old girl
Austin police officials have ordered officers to stop using “less lethal shotguns” three years after the weapons wounded Black Lives Matter protesters.
Why are governments rallying to protect the Amazon?
With critical problems plaguing the Amazon rainforest, South American presidents and ministers will converge on the city of Belem, near the mouth of the Amazon River, from Tuesday to discuss how to address them and how to chart a common course forward….
Mom accused in child’s death from 3rd floor window was subject of prior reports, state says
Connecticut officials said they responded to 18 reports involving Tabitha Frank before her son, Coneliuz Williams, died in a three-story fall.
Trump argues he can’t receive a fair trial in Washington
Trump argues he can’t receive a fair trial in Washington