Northrop Grumman moves Antares rocket work to US from Russia & Ukraine with Firefly
Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket lifts off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Aug. 10, 2021 carrying a Cygnus spacecraft with cargo for the International Space Station.Terry Zaperach / NASA WallopsNorthrop Grumman is…
$914 Social Security payments on November 1, 2023: Who will receive them?
The Social Security Administration has scheduled a single payment of up to $914 for the month of November. Beneficiaries from different states will receive this specific amount in the form of financial aid issued by the agency, which…
Indian realtor Roha announces Dubai foray
UAE - Roha Realty, a Mumbai-based real estate developer, is set to open a sales and marketing office in Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong, as part of its plan to attract investment from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from across the world…
At least 12 killed as Somalia hotel siege enters second day
MOGADISHU, Aug 20 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed when al Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, seizing hostages who authorities were still battling to free 24 hours later, an intelligence…
Russian troops in a new combat unit meant to turn the tide in Ukraine keep getting drunk
Russia has suffered staggering losses in Ukraine and is looking to bolster its ranks.
But one new combat unit in training is reportedly harassing locals and…
Hawaii may allow Japanese tourists to pass border checks from Japan
The U.S. state of Hawaii is working with its national and Japanese immigration authorities to create a system that allows Japanese tourists to complete immigration and customs procedures before departing their…
One Year After Protests Shook China, Participants Ponder the Meaning of the Brief Flare of
BEIJING (AP) — A year ago, Li Houchen was on the streets of Shanghai, hollering “Freedom!” to protest China’s harsh “zero COVID” policy and growing authoritarianism.Yet one year later, China has all but forgotten the protests. The state…
Heathrow airport says passenger cap has eased travel chaos
LONDON (AP) — Heathrow Airport in London said Thursday that its limit on the number of passengers is easing a travel crunch that has led to flight cancellations and lost luggage as soaring demand for summer trips runs up against…
Hosepipe bans, water butts and beavers: what can we do to combat drought in Britain?
Many parts of southern England and Wales are facing drought conditions and are preparing for emergency water measures, yet the country gets more annual rainfall than anywhere in continental Europe. The long periods of drizzle Britain is…
Why U.S. retail giant Lithia aims to expand into Europe
David Whiston, an analyst with Morningstar in Chicago who covers public auto retailers, called Lithia an opportunistic buyer in a fragmented space with "tons of options" in the U.S. and in English-speaking foreign markets.
"If they see…