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Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions
The Panama Canal has imposed unprecedented restrictions on transits, driven by water shortages linked to the El Niño phenomenon in 2023. The canal’s reservoir system is significantly impacted, causing ripple effects across global shipping operations. Following Panama’s rainy season, Lake Gatun, the crucial reservoir supplying water for the canal’s locks and the nation’s primary source… -
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid ongoing controversy
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, Jan. 2, marking the shortest presidency in the university’s history since its founding in 1636. Gay’s tenure lasted just six months and two days long. “It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down… -
Massive Russian missile attack raises urgency for Western aid to Ukraine
In a devastating 18-hour assault on Friday, Dec. 29, Russia launched its largest missile and drone strike on Ukraine, claiming the lives of at least 30 civilians. Ukraine reported nearly 160 drones and missiles targeting industrial and military facilities nationwide. Ukrainian defenses, equipped with western-supplied air defense systems, successfully downed 27 Shahed-136/131 drones and 87… -
Ohio governor vetoes ban on minors’ access to gender-affirming care
In a significant move, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed legislation on Friday, Dec. 29, that aimed to bar transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care and participating in girls’ sports. Gov. DeWine cited concerns over potential harm to families as the primary driver behind his decision. During a news conference, he stressed that signing H.B.… -
Turkey unveils advanced unmanned stealth drone in maiden flight
ANKA III, celebrated for its successful maiden flight by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, distinguishes itself with advanced stealth and high payload capabilities. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this jet-powered drone features a design for reduced radar visibility. Tailored for versatility, ANKA III excels in stealth, making it ideal for reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence… -
Video: IDF destroys Hamas tunnels under Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its offensive on Hamas’ network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the Israeli military to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the Oct. 7 attack. Footage shows massive explosions destroying what is believed to be an underground Hamas… -
US military retrieves wreckage from latest deadly Osprey crash
A U.S. military ship is recovering wreckage believed to be from a crashed U.S. Air Force V-22 Osprey off the southwestern coast of Japan. The Osprey, based at Yokota Air Base and carrying eight passengers, crashed on Nov. 29 during routine training in Kagoshima Prefecture. The crash killed all eight passengers. Seven of the crewmen… -
NYPD steps up Times Square NYE security following protests, terror alert
In the wake of heightened security concerns surrounding the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Mayor Eric Adams has expressed apprehension about potential disruptions during the annual event. The city is on high alert due to the Middle East crisis and an increased terror alert, prompting the NYPD to intensify preparations. Mayor Adams,… -
Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. The decision comes after the plant, with an impressive capacity of 8,212 megawatts, had been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster necessitated the shutdown of all nuclear power plants in Japan. TEPCO now… -
Baltimore Police balance reform, crime reduction under consent decree
Striking a balance between maintaining community safety and enacting meaningful reform remains a critical challenge for some police departments in the United States. This challenge is particularly pronounced in Baltimore, where public trust in police has diminished. In 2016, a U.S. Department of Justice investigation revealed the Baltimore Police Department likely made thousands of unconstitutional… -
Migrant caravan with at least 7,000 people heading to US-Mexico border
Thousands of migrants, mainly from Central America and the Caribbean, departed southern Mexican on Christmas Eve 2023, heading north toward the United States. A BBC report estimated the caravan’s daily size at at least 7,000 people, with Haitian migrant Ysguel Jean expressing frustration in Tapachula and the desire to reach the United States. Large caravans… -
Artemis II mission set for 2024; Japan, Europe seek to make gains in space
Dr. Ali Bramson, a planetary scientist and assistant professor at Purdue University, collaborates with NASA, focusing on the shapes and features of planets, particularly Mars. Her work holds significance for deciphering resource utilization on Mars and planning future human exploration. Under her YouTube channel, “Ali’s Planet Adventures,” she shares her passion for planetary science. In… -
Czech government declares day of mourning after Prague mass shooting
The festive atmosphere in Prague has been shattered as Czechs grapple with the aftermath of the largest mass shooting in the country since the World War II era. On Thursday, Dec. 21, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire at Prague’s Charles University, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives and leaving dozens injured. Eyewitness Ivo…
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NASA, SpaceX launch mission to the moon with goal of finding lunar water
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Tennessee Supreme Court rules custom license plates aren’t free speech
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