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China’s economy slows as India projects record growth
As COVID-19 continues to challenge economies around the globe, China’s economy has cooled while India could become the world’s fastest growing economy. China released data showing the country’s economy slowed sharply in the second quarter, largely due to a zero-COVID policy and lockdowns. China’s gross domestic product grew 0.4% from April to June 2022. It had grown almost 5% in… -
Battle of Waterloo skeleton, ashes of 8000 Nazi victims found
It was a banner week for grisly discoveries. In Belgium, the remains of just the second full skeleton from the Battle of Waterloo were unearthed. In Poland, the discovery of two mass graves containing the ashes of at least 8000 people was announced. The remains of the soldier from the Battle of Waterloo were said… -
Buffalo supermarket reopening after mass shooting
The Buffalo supermarket where a white gunmen murdered 10 Black people is reopening two months since the racist attack. A moment of silence and prayer was held on Thursday to honor the victims, employees and community impacted by the May 14 mass shooting. The overhauled store will reopen to customers on Friday. The Tops Friendly… -
Ivana Trump dead at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, is dead. The 73-year-old passed away at her home in New York City. Mr. Trump announced the news on Truth Social Thursday. In his message, Mr. Trump said,“I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that… -
Rescue efforts underway in Virginia, state of emergency declared after flooding
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in southwest Virginia. Heavy rains this week led to reports of rising waters Tuesday night. When daybreak came Wednesday, emergency personnel were able to see the true extent of the damage. More than 100 homes were impacted in some way. Social media videos posted by those in… -
Amber Heard legal team fights Johnny Depp trial verdict
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial ended about six weeks ago. But the Heard legal team is trying to get the jury’s verdict in the case tossed. After two months of live streamed, salacious, soap-opera-style testimony, the jury awarded Depp $15 million and Heard $2 million. Depp’s $15 million included $10 million in compensatory damages… -
First Lady Jill Biden apologizes for taco faux pas
Jill Biden is sorry. The first lady apologized Tuesday for comments she made while giving a speech in San Antonio highlighting the importance of diversity in that community. While speaking to Unidos U.S., the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, Mrs. Biden commented on the uniqueness and diversity in San Antonio. “As distinct… -
Russian Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany closed for maintenance
The single biggest pipeline bringing Russian gas to Germany is shut down. Russia said Nord Stream 1 needs maintenance, but some German leaders said to expect some “hiccups” along the way. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline supplies natural gas to Germany. It shuts down annually for maintenance. This year, the maintenance window runs through July… -
California wildfire threatens ‘Grizzly Giant’ sequoia
One of the world’s oldest trees is safe for now. But wildfires in Yosemite National Park are still threatening the 3000-year-old “Grizzly Giant.” The sequoia is one of more than 500 mature trees in the famed Mariposa Grove, the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite. Crews installed a remote sprinkler system there to keep the tree trunks… -
Russia offering citizenship to all Ukrainians
Russian President Vladimir Putin is offering Ukrainians a fast-track to Russian citizenship. Putin’s decree, which expands an existing program, is seen as another maneuver to expand influence in the war-torn country. Ukrainian officials have yet to react to Putin’s announcement. Originally, Russia’s fast-track to citizenship option was only offered to people living in Ukraine’s eastern… -
Federal agent charged in Chinese spy scheme
Inside the federal court in Brooklyn on Thursday, U.S. prosecutors said the Chinese government is paying people living in the U.S. to spy on, harass and intimidate Chinese dissidents. Craig Miller and Derrick Taylor were charged in such a plot. Miller has been at the Department of Homeland Security for 15 years. Taylor worked at DHS… -
“Sniper Frontier” brings soldiers from Russia, Iran & China to Venezuela
Teams of snipers from more than 30 countries could be headed for Venezuela. They’ll be taking part in “Sniper Frontier,” one of the events in the 2022 International Army Games (IAG). It’s not uncommon for militaries from different countries to participate in war games together. What sets the IAG apart are the founding countries; Russia,… -
FDA easing regulations to prevent future infant formula shortages
The Biden administration is taking new steps to prevent another infant formula shortage. The White House is going to work with foreign formula makers to try and keep their products on the market in the United States over the long term. Back in February, Abbott, the largest maker of baby formula in the U.S., was…
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