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2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay

Two deadly shootings in two days have shaken Serbia, a country still grappling with the legacy of civil war and the glorification of war criminals. The back-to-back attacks, which left 19 people dead and 21 injured, have prompted soul-searching in a nation awash with weapons from the conflicts of the 1990s. The last mass shooting in Serbia before this week was in 2013, the Associated … Continue reading 2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay

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15 killed in Congo flooding, death toll expected to rise

A local official reported on Friday that rescue efforts were underway following flooding and landslides caused by torrential overnight rains in South Kivu province in eastern Congo, which have already claimed more than a dozen lives. Delphin Birimbi, a community leader in Kalehe, South Kivu, said that 15 people had died in his village, and more than 30 were missing in nearby areas of Bushushu … Continue reading 15 killed in Congo flooding, death toll expected to rise

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Space

Mars Rover Discovers Liquid Salt Water on the Red Planet

The Chinese Zhurong Martian rover has made a recent discovery of salty liquid water droplets, suggesting that Mars may have had snow and frost as recently as 400,000 years ago. This timeframe coincides with the emergence of Homo sapiens, which scientists believe occurred around 300,000 years ago, implying that our earliest modern ancestors may have existed at the same time that water was flowing on … Continue reading Mars Rover Discovers Liquid Salt Water on the Red Planet

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Space

Alien life near Uranus? NASA probes deep space for signs

Recent NASA research suggests that four of the 27 moons orbiting the outer planet Uranus – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon – may have the necessary composition to support life. Scientists have found evidence of oceans that could be miles deep lying between their icy crusts and cores, the New York Post reports. Moreover, they have identified a potential heat source in the rocky mantles … Continue reading Alien life near Uranus? NASA probes deep space for signs

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Politics

Jill Biden in UK for King Charles’ coronation, visits 10 Downing St

Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has had several engagements with the British royal family, including celebrating the resilience of wounded service members with Prince Harry, discussing the importance of early childhood education with Princess Kate, and having tea with Queen Elizabeth II. She is now back in London to represent the US at the coronation of King Charles III, the eldest … Continue reading Jill Biden in UK for King Charles’ coronation, visits 10 Downing St

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World News

AP: Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine

On Friday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of Russia’s Wagner military contractor, threatened to withdraw his troops from the prolonged battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, accusing Moscow’s military command of depriving his forces of ammunition. Prigozhin, a wealthy entrepreneur with deep ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Wagner had intended to seize Bakhmut by May 9, Russia’s Victory Day holiday commemorating … Continue reading AP: Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine

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Technology

US Planning More ‘Robots at Sea’ in Middle East to Combat Iran 

The US is trying to convince Middle East allies to add dozens more robot vessels around the Arabian Peninsula to better detect threats from countries like Iran, a move to protect waterways vital to global commerce and oil trade.   The US, which leads two international maritime coalitions out of Bahrain, wants to have more than 100 unmanned surface vehicles  — sometimes called robots at … Continue reading US Planning More ‘Robots at Sea’ in Middle East to Combat Iran 

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Politics

Axios: White House clashes with Hunter Biden

There have been disagreements between President Biden’s top aides and Hunter Biden’s team regarding the strategies to handle the legal challenges and Republican criticisms concerning the President’s son, Axios reported. Hunter Biden decided to hire prominent lawyer Abbe Lowell in December without involving the President’s top aides, as he wanted a more aggressive approach than what the White House and his previous lawyer had taken. … Continue reading Axios: White House clashes with Hunter Biden

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U.S. News

GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

On Thursday at approximately 11:30 PM, a 31-year-old Google engineer, whose name has not been released, leaped from the 14th floor of the 15-story company headquarters building in New York City and has since passed away. Following multiple reports to the police, authorities discovered the Google engineer unconscious on the 14th floor of the company’s New York City headquarters, the Daily Sun reported. The engineer … Continue reading GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

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U.S. News

Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

According to a source familiar with the investigation, the inquiry into the death of Jordan Neely due to a subway chokehold is ongoing. It is likely that the case will be presented to a grand jury next week to determine if criminal charges are necessary and, if so, what they should be. It is not yet certain if the decision to take the case to … Continue reading Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

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Technology

Joint venture announced to build ‘underwater space station of the ocean’

NOAA and Proteus Ocean Group have signed a formal agreement to develop and build an underwater habitat called PROTEUS, which aims to become the first “underwater space station of the ocean” for studying marine life and climate change. The habitat will be constructed off the Caribbean island of Curaçao, according to an announcement made on Wednesday, UPI reported. According to a recent announcement by NOAA … Continue reading Joint venture announced to build ‘underwater space station of the ocean’

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Business

Feds eyeing possible ‘manipulation’ of bank share prices

According to an insider, U.S. officials at both the federal and state levels are assessing the potential of “market manipulation” as a factor behind significant fluctuations in banking share prices in recent days. The move comes as regional bank shares continued their decline following the collapse of First Republic Bank, the third mid-sized U.S. lender to fail in the past two months, the New York … Continue reading Feds eyeing possible ‘manipulation’ of bank share prices

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Business

Western Alliance latest US bank to explore sale

According to information from two individuals who were briefed on the subject, Western Alliance (WAL.N) is considering strategic alternatives, such as the potential sale of its entire business or a portion of it. The Financial Times reported this on Thursday. The Arizona-based bank, Western Alliance, has reportedly engaged advisors to investigate its alternatives, according to the Financial Times. These options could include a potential sale … Continue reading Western Alliance latest US bank to explore sale

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Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money’s Safety in Banks

With turmoil brewing in the U.S. banking system, almost half of Americans are feeling apprehensive about the safety of their money in accounts held at banks or other financial institutions. Specifically, 48% of adults in the U.S. report being worried about their funds, with 19% expressing a high level of concern, and 29% feeling moderately concerned, Gallup reported. On the other hand, 30% of individuals … Continue reading Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money’s Safety in Banks

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U.S. News

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Enrique Tarrio, a former leader of the Proud Boys, along with three other members of the far-right extremist group, were found guilty on Thursday of planning an attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to keep Donald Trump in power following his loss in the 2020 presidential election. The verdict was delivered by a Washington, D.C. jury after a three-month trial that featured testimony … Continue reading Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

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Politics

Bolsonaro home raided, phone seized in probe of Brazil vaccine records

According to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, Brazilian Federal Police have arrested one of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides and two others as part of an investigation into a gang accused of falsifying data on Covid-19 vaccination cards. Sixteen search and seizure warrants and six arrest warrants were also executed, according to a police statement, CNN reported. The defense team of Lieutenant-Colonel Mauro Cid, one … Continue reading Bolsonaro home raided, phone seized in probe of Brazil vaccine records

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Space

Galaxy With Black Hole Shines In Image From NASA’s Chandra

This composite image showcases the galaxy Centaurus A (Cen A), which hosts a supermassive black hole in its center. The black hole feeds on surrounding gas and dust and spews out high-energy particles and other materials through two jets, one of which extends about 13,000 light-years from the black hole. A dust lane visible in the middle of the galaxy resulted from a collision with … Continue reading Galaxy With Black Hole Shines In Image From NASA’s Chandra

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Scientists catch Star devouring a planet in 1st-of-its-kind discovery

According to a recent study, astronomers may have observed a sun-like star consuming a planet for the first time, shedding light on what could happen to Earth in about four billion years when our own dying sun swells and engulfs our planet. Through analyzing numerous stars in different stages of evolution, scientists have found that as suns like ours near the end of their lives, … Continue reading Scientists catch Star devouring a planet in 1st-of-its-kind discovery

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Politics

Whistleblower alleges FBI, DOJ have document revealing criminal scheme involving Biden

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed on Wednesday that a whistleblower has come forward with allegations that the FBI and the Justice Department possess a document describing a criminal scheme involving former Vice President Joe Biden and a foreign national. The scheme allegedly involved the exchange of money for policy decisions. According to Comer and Grassley, the whistleblower claims the … Continue reading Whistleblower alleges FBI, DOJ have document revealing criminal scheme involving Biden

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U.S. News

1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

According to police, on Wednesday, a man opened fire in the waiting room of a medical facility in Atlanta, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to four others. The 24-year-old suspect, Deion Patterson, was being hunted by the authorities in Atlanta’s bustling midtown neighborhood, where the Northside Medical building is situated, the Associated Press reported. The Atlanta Police Department declared Patterson as … Continue reading 1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

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Technology

Machines threaten 8,000 jobs at IBM

According to Arvind Krishna, the CEO of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), the company anticipates putting a hold on recruitment for positions that they believe may be supplanted by artificial intelligence in the near future. In an interview, International Business Machines Corp. Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna announced that the company will halt or slow hiring for back-office functions, including human resources, in an effort … Continue reading Machines threaten 8,000 jobs at IBM

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Business

Regional Banks Slump as Rout Deepens on First Republic

In anticipation of a Federal Reserve decision, regional US banking stocks rebounded along with the broader market rally on Wednesday, reversing the previous day’s sharp decline triggered by the troubled lender First Republic Bank’s failure. The event had prompted investors to scrutinize the sector’s future prospects. PacWest Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp led the industry’s rebound on Wednesday as US stocks rallied ahead of the … Continue reading Regional Banks Slump as Rout Deepens on First Republic

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U.S. News

Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

In an effort to address declining recruitment and attract a diverse workforce, the US Navy has appointed an active-duty drag queen, Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, as a “Digital Ambassador.” Kelley, who identifies as non-binary and performs under the stage name Harpy Daniels, was the first of five Navy Digital Ambassadors selected for a pilot program that ran from October to March, the New York … Continue reading Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

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World News

Iran seizes second oil tanker in week

On Wednesday, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking Tehran’s second such capture in under a week. The move has escalated tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and raised concerns about the country’s potential to threaten maritime traffic in the strait, through which roughly a fifth of global crude oil passes. The seizure of the oil tanker … Continue reading Iran seizes second oil tanker in week

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Russia Says Putin Survives Assassination Attempt

On Wednesday, the Russian presidential administration reported that an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life had occurred overnight, with drones attacking the Kremlin. Around 2 a.m. local time, Moscow residents heard two explosions coming from behind the Kremlin walls, followed by a power outage, Yahoo News has reported via the Daily Beast. Footage shared by local Telegram channel users captured the incident, showing smoke filling … Continue reading Russia Says Putin Survives Assassination Attempt

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