Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.
San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
Tondra Madruga named as second victim in deadly capsizing as police continue search for two missing people
Police on Friday discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank this week in the San Francisco Bay after recovering the body of a missing person the day before.
The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said. She was one of three people missing after the Volare, a 49ft (15m) cabin cruiser, sank on Wednesday afternoon with 20 people onboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing. The group was on the boat to scatter the ashes of a loved one.
Continue reading...Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing
A landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missing
Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing
A landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missing
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return
The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.
Iran war live: US and Iran exchange deadly attacks for 7th night
Fighting between the two sides rages as US attacks shift further into Iran’s interior
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
One person dies amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
Officials haven’t released additional information about the person’s identity, age or details on when and how they fell ill
A legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Officials didn’t release additional information about the person’s identity, age or details on when and how they fell ill.
Continue reading...How these twins’ rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending ‘filthy’ air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
EU urges Israel to halt settlement expansion as settlers attack children
Pressure is growing within the EU to sanction Israel for its illegal settlements and violence against Palestinians.
Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke
US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.
Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke
US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.
Evacuation Warnings As Morgan Fire Burn At 50 Acres Near Mount Diablo – Patch
- Evacuation Warnings As Morgan Fire Burn At 50 Acres Near Mount Diablo Patch
- Morgan Fire burns near Clayton KTVU
- Morgan Fire: Evacuation warning issued as crews battle 4-alarm vegetation fire near Morgan Territory and Mount Diablo State Parks ABC7 Bay Area
- Morgan Fire burning near Mount Diablo, evacuation warning issued KRON4
- Wildfire on Mount Diablo sends smoke above East Bay hills San Francisco Chronicle
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US
Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in July
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist whose whereabouts remained unknown after his prison sentence ended last week, has been given permission to travel to the US, according to his official Facebook page.
Otero Alcántara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing the public order.
Continue reading...Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family – PBS
- Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family PBS
- Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains BBC
- Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne NPR
- Japan Maintains Male-Only Imperial Tradition With Succession Law Bloomberg.com
- U.N. hails women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law The Japan Times