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Unusual temperatures, gas levels seen in days before Turkey earthquakes, satellite data
Unusually high land temperatures and levels of greenhouse gases in the air were observed in Turkey days before two earthquakes struck the country on February 6, 2023, a new research has found.
Analysing satellite data from November 1, 2022 to February 10, 2023, Mehdi Akhoondzadeh from the University of Tehran, Iran, said that monitoring the…
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G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets. Here’s how it
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral. Details of the deal were being hashed out by G7 leaders…
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Tesla shareholders re-approve Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package, Musk says
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla shareholders re-approved Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package by a wide margin, Musk posted on X Wednesday night, appearing to resolve a question that has loomed over his future with the company.A Delaware judge invalidated the package, worth as much as $56 billion, earlier this year, arguing that the process that led to the deal…
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For 8th straight year, Philippines among 10 worst countries for workers
The International Trade Union Confederation points to the persisting threat of violence against Filipino workers and unions
MANILA, Philippines – For the eighth consecutive year, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has included the Philippines in its 10 worst countries for workers.
In its 2024 Global…
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Massacre Lawsuit
A historic quest for justice by the last two known centenarian survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre likely ended on Wednesday when the Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit that sought reparations.The decision may well be the final legal stop for Lessie Benningfield Randle, 109, and Viola Ford Fletcher, 110, who…
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Woman struck by ‘volleyball-sized rock’ while driving on Highway 1 has died – BC |
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The woman who was struck by a “volleyball-sized rock” while driving on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C., last week has died, police said Wednesday.
The incident happened just after 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, as the driver was…
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MMSU ties up with Japan high school for English communicative exchange
MARIANO Marcos State University (MMSU) Laboratory High School (LHS) forged ties with the Japan-based Takamatsu Commercial High School (TCHS) to strengthen the skills of students in the English language while fostering cultural appreciation. TCHS, a leading English studies center in…
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Norway, Germany to give 240mln euros to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius states that Germany will continue to assist Ukraine, adding that the new package will include sniper rifles, drones and missiles for Patriot systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and Norway's Parliament Speaker Masud Gharahkhani shake hands in the Storting in Oslo, Norway, Wednesday,…
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T20 World Cup 2024, Group B Points Table Update after AUS vs ENG: Australia at the top
Australia defeated England in the highly anticipated clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. With this win, Australia has gone up to first place in the group ‘B’ points table with two wins in two games. England, on the other hand, is yet to win a match after two games. It continues to remain at…
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North Dakota Primary Election Results
Betty DhuyvetterB. DhuyvetterDhuyvetter Uncontested Gene NygaardG. NygaardNygaard Uncontested Bert AndersonB. AndersonAnderson*incumbent 29.0% >95% Donald LongmuirD. LongmuirLongmuir*incumbent 28.5% Dick…
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