Our of Our Past: Crescent Theater escapes damage after officers discover fire in 1949 In a short but meaningful ceremony, Statesville High School students paid tribute to those who died in service of their country. The Memorial Day ceremony, held at the school’s flagpole Friday, ... 05/20/2024 - 11:30 pm | View Link
Why the World's Leaders Are Getting Older More than half the world’s population has a leader over age 70. WSJ breaks down the data on why politicians are increasingly older than their constituents—and what it means for policies and political ... 05/20/2024 - 5:17 pm | View Link
Talent Shortage: 17 Industries Struggling to Find Skilled Workers These 17 jobs are in high demand. We researched which industries are facing the most talent shortage. These jobs pay well because they are in demand. 05/19/2024 - 11:39 pm | View Link
Satya Nadella’s far-sighted bets have made Microsoft a huge success. His biggest fear: that he’ll miss tech’s next big shift Ten years in as CEO, Nadella has turned Microsoft into the world’s most valuable company and one of the top players in AI. 05/19/2024 - 10:30 pm | View Link
He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, Black churches bring more trauma and exclusion. The Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley is hoping to change that. 05/19/2024 - 1:30 am | View Link
Mexico City — It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.
At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.
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“They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and fever,” said Dr.
HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) collectively cause about 2.5 million deaths and 1.2 million cases of cancer each year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The report, released Tuesday, found that case notifications of STIs are increasing in many regions, and new HIV and viral hepatitis infections are not declining fast enough.
When the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan unveiled this week his intention to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders over respective violations of international humanitarian law, both parties responded with predictable outrage. But perhaps the most notable reactions came from the U. S. and the U.
JERUSALEM — Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera.
The Qatari satellite channel is among thousands of clients that receive live video feeds from the AP and other news organizations.
Singapore Airlines Ltd. said one person was killed and several others injured after a flight from the U. K. to Singapore encountered severe turbulence in the skies over Asia and was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand.
“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER,” the carrier said in a statement.
Recent battlefield reverses in Ukraine, with Kherson under increasing attack, are powerful reminders that Ukraine needs every penny of support it can get urgently. Yet Western governments still refuse to seize Russia’s $300 billion in frozen assets, even though the idea of making Russia pay for Ukraine’s rebuilding is broadly popular across the U.