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23 storms predicted for ‘extremely active’ Atlantic hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be "extremely active," weather forecasters at Colorado State University said Thursday.
Out of 23 projected storms, five of 11 total hurricanes could become major, with winds above 178…
Kansas newspaper publisher files lawsuit over police raid
Washington —
The publisher of a small Kansas newspaper that police raided in August is suing officials involved in the act, accusing them of violating the newspaper's First Amendment rights.
When police in Marion, Kansas, raided the…
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild
WASHINGTON —
With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in Baltimore's harbor, Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday urged Republicans to work with Democrats to approve thefederal…
Traffic Moving on California Highway After Lane Collapsed During Storm
Traffic was moving again Sunday on California's scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur, authorities said.
The collapse…
Gmail Revolutionized Email 20 Years Ago
San Francisco —
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so they began rolling out outlandish ideas every April Fool's Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year,…
Venezuelans Increasingly Stuck in Mexico, Lowering Illegal Crossings to US
MEXICO CITY —
Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it's not the dayslong jungle trek through Colombia and Panama with its…
Warhol Portrait of Mao Goes Missing, College Seeks Return ‘No Questions Asked’
Washington/Los Angeles —
A California college is seeking the return, "no questions asked," of an iconic image of Chinese Communist Party founder Mao Zedong created by famed American artist Andy Warhol.
Two weeks ago, Orange Coast…
Crews Start To Remove Steel From Collapsed Bridge in US
baltimore, maryland —
Teams of engineers are working Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.
The bridge crumpled into the…
Focus Shifts to Weighty Job of Removing Collapsed Baltimore Bridge
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND —
Teams of engineers are now focused on the formidable job of hauling the shattered remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge out of Maryland’s Patapsco River, the first step toward reopening the Port of Baltimore and…
New “When You Graduate, They Graduate” Campaign from Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Ad Council,…
NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2022 –The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and the Ad Council are releasing new public service announcements (PSAs) today to reach adults without a high school diploma. As part of their longstanding Finish…
China Eyes US-Japan Security Upgrade Plan
washington —
Washington and Tokyo are gearing up to unveil plans to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in what would be the biggest upgrade to their security alliance in decades.
China has already objected, saying it does…
US, Argentina to Cooperate, Combat Illegal Chinese Fishing
Panama City —
Starting next month, the U.S. Coast Guard and Argentine Navy will begin conducting joint exercises aimed at combating illegal Chinese fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Argentina, Chile and Peru have criticized…
Metoree USA Introduces a New Product Registration Feature
WASHINGTON D.C., USA, March 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In its latest innovation, Metoree USA is excited to announce a new feature that simplifies the product registration process. This enhancement is designed to bring…
Robots Writing Letters for Humans
Writing by hand is something humans have done for millennia. Since prehistoric times, people have used every tool imaginable to etch onto stone, carve into clay, and ink parchment and paper to convey information, conduct business, and…
US, UK Bring Charges, Sanctions in Response to Chinese Hacking Operation
American and British authorities announced criminal charges and sanctions on Monday against seven hackers believed to be living in China and linked to the Chinese government.
The operation was carried out by a hacking group called…
UN Chief Calls for Slavery Reparations to Overcome ‘Generations of Discrimination’
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres called on Monday for reparations over the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved people as a way to tackle its legacy in today's society, including systemic racism.
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Papua New Guinea Earthquake: 3 killed, 1,000 homes destroyed in magnitude 6.9 quake – World…
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck a remote area of western Papua New Guinea, resulting in the loss of at least three lives and causing extensive damage to approximately 1,000 homes, according to officials.…
New England Shovels Out After Major Snowstorm
BOSTON —
Hardy souls across New England were spending their Sunday shoveling out after a major storm dumped more than 60 centimeters of snow in some areas, causing multiple road accidents, downing power lines and leaving hundreds of…
Trump Faces Day of Financial Reckoning on Monday
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who fashioned his political persona as a successful billionaire real estate magnate, is facing a day of financial reckoning on Monday that may show he is not as flush with cash as he has led the…
Team Ramstein, Air National Guard, USA rotate through Poland
POWIDZ, Poland - Members of the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and the 182nd Airlift Wing, assigned to…
US Congress Averts Government Shutdown, Passing $1.2 Trillion Bill
WASHINGTON —
The U.S. Congress early Saturday overwhelmingly passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill, keeping the government funded through a fiscal year that began six months ago and sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law and…
French Bulldogs Remain Most Popular US Breed in New Rankings
French bulldogs. U.S. dog owners. C'est l'amour.
Frenchies remained the United States' most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. The club calls the Frenchie the most…
Why Almost All Muslim American Charitable Donations Remain in US
This Ramadan, as Muslims across America fast and pray, many are giving generously to charities that help in Gaza and other far-off places in need. But the bulk of their charitable giving remains within the United States, helping with…
Sports Analytics Market Size is expected to reach USD 16.45 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of…
New York, United States, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Sports analytics" refers to analyzing sports data, such as player performance, business operations, and recruitment. It includes on-field and off-field analytics, such as…
West Eyes New Measures After Passage of Hong Kong Security Law
Taipei, Taiwan —
Hong Kong’s adoption of a second national security law Tuesday is being criticized by foreign governments, while some business figures say the law will hasten foreign businesses’ departure from the city.
The United…
Biden, Trump Notch Wins; Other Races Offer Hints on National Politics
COLUMBUS, Ohio —
Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their party's primaries in four of the five states voting on Tuesday, notching more delegates as they continue their march to a rematch in this November's presidential election.
Biden, a…
No Brain Injuries Among ‘Havana Syndrome’ Patients, New Study Finds
Washington —
An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed "Havana syndrome, " researchers reported Monday.
The…
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ No. 1 at Box Office for Second Week
“Kung Fu Panda 4” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The…
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea —
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.…
US Military Operations Across the Sahel at Risk After Niger Ends Cooperation
DAKAR, Senegal —
The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger's junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by…
Influence of Riparian Conditions on Physical Instream Habitats in Trout Streams in Southeastern…
4.1. Major FindingsRiparian zones are physical features within the riverscape that promote the health and proper functioning of riverine ecosystems by providing protection from landscape processes. This study focused on investigating…
Some in Path of Deadly Tornadoes in Central US Face Long Recovery
Lakeview, Ohio —
Residents in a swath of the central United States hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts…
Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ Honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES —
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
After Usher accepted his award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los…
It’s March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games
People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time.
For…
Potential Influence of Suspended Sediments on the Population Dynamics and Behavior of Filter-Feeding…
1. IntroductionWidespread and long-term degradation of stream environments has occurred due to activities (e.g., urbanization, agriculture, logging, and mining) associated with human culture . Degradations have included altered…
Oscars Underway in Hollywood, With ‘Oppenheimer’ the Odds-on Favorite
Los Angeles —
Hollywood's glitterati gather on Sunday to celebrate the best performances in film at the annual Academy Awards, a ceremony expected to turn into a toast to blockbuster atomic bomb drama "Oppenheimer."
Talk show host…
Post-pandemic, Young Chinese Seek Studies Abroad, Just Not in US
WASHINGTON —
In Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.
For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying…
Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He’s Not Endorsing Trump
new york —
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
"It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year," Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox…
Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He’s Not Endorsing Trump
new york —
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
"It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year," Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox…
Beer Institute Honors 12 Exemplary Beer Industry Employees with Inaugural Best in Brew Award
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute, the oldest national trade association representing the beer industry, recognized 12 beer industry employees with its inaugural Best in Brew Award, which honors…
Prosecutors Say They’re Open to Delay in Trump Hush Money Trial
new york —
New York prosecutors said Thursday that they were open to delaying the start of Donald Trump's New York hush money criminal trial by up to a month to give the former president's lawyers time to review evidence that was only…
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Opens No. 1 at Box Office, ‘Dune: Part Two’ Lingers
Los Angeles —
As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with "Oppenheimer," the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of "Kung Fu Panda 4," which collected $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the…
Biden Keeps Israel Close, but Netanyahu Away
Washington —
With increasingly frequent and vocal expressions of frustration, U.S. President Joe Biden appears to be distancing himself from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed that international pressure will not…
Biden Talks About Roads, Bridges, While Protesters Shout About Death in Gaza
Milwaukee, Wisconsin —
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited Wisconsin, a key swing state that he narrowly won in 2020, meeting with community members at a once shuttered but now thriving children's community center to sell…
Early Release – Autochthonous Ascariasis, Mississippi, USA – Volume 30, Number 4—April…
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released.
Author affiliations: University of…
US House Passes Bill Forcing Chinese Company to Give Up TikTok
WASHINGTON —
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday that would force the popular TikTok video app to either separate from its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance or sell the U.S. version of the software.…
Effects of Flooding and Shade on Survival, Growth, and Leaf Gas Exchange of Bottomland Tree Species…
2.1. Study DesignThis study was conducted at the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Rhinelander Experimental Forest located in Harshaw, WI, USA. Twenty-three species were selected for evaluation based on the input from…
US Providing $300 Million in New Ukraine Military Aid
pentagon —
The United States is providing a new round of military aid for Ukraine valued at up to $300 million, the first such announcement since late December, in what defense officials have called an “ad hoc” package made possible…