The leader of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had accused the Russian military establishment of trying to “steal victory” from Soledar. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mocked the infighting between the Russian Defense Ministry and the Wagner mercenary group over who should take credit for efforts to seize the town of Soledar, saying it … Read more
Fire extinguished at the site of a gas pipeline explosion in northern Lithuania with no signs of an attack or casualties. A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia was hit by an explosion in northern Lithuania with no immediate evidence of an attack. A raging fire was later extinguished at the site of the explosion … Read more
Can’t they take a joke? Rep. Adam Schiff and the Democratic National Committee lobbied to have a parody image of then-presidential nominee Joe Biden removed from Twitter during the 2020 campaign after it was retweeted by former President Donald Trump, the latest version of internal company records authorized by new owner Elon Musk revealed on … Read more
If a loss of ability to smell after a COVID-19 infection has sapped some of the color from your world, relief could be on the way. (Stephanie Amador, Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes TORONTO — A team of researchers in California has found a possible cure for long-term smell loss linked to COVID-19 … Read more
Moscow is warning of a “collective response” to any attack on Russia or Belarus, as allies prepare to hold joint military drills. Belarus could enter the Ukraine conflict if Kyiv decides to “invade” Belarus or Russia, a Russian foreign ministry official has said. In an interview with state media aired on Friday, Aleksey Polishchuk said … Read more
These mice are from the same litter. The one on the right has been genetically modified to be old. (David Sinclair) Estimated reading time: 7-8 minutes BOSTON — In a lab experiment, old blind mice regained their sight, developed smarter, younger brains, and built healthier muscle and kidney tissue. On the other hand, the young … Read more
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey denies seven other sexual offenses against a man in the early 2000s The Hollywood star, 63, faced charges at Southwark Crown Court on Friday He previously denied five allegations about three other men in their 30s and 40s Spacey confirmed his identity and pleaded not guilty to all charges He faces … Read more
Manicurist gave woman cancer under her fingernail, doctors say ANGELS – A woman was shocked to discover that she had developed cancer under her fingernail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a manicure. It was Thanksgiving 2021 and mother-of-three Grace Garcia had no idea a last-minute manicure would change her life. … Read more
A controversial plan will see an estimated 1 million tonnes of water used to cool crumbling plant reactors dumped in the Pacific. The Japanese government has said it will start dumping contaminated water from Fukushima, the nuclear power plant devastated by a tsunami in 2011, into the ocean “around this spring or summer”. Spring usually … Read more
We’re just in a weird, weird place in Michigan. It’s been over a week since Jim Harbaugh released a statement saying he waits to coach Michigan next season, not to say he will be Michigan coach next season. Meanwhile, the NCAA has served Notice of Allegations against Michigan for alleged recruiting violations during the covid … Read more