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Ranking heat waves like hurricanes is being proposed in California
February 27, 2022
Ranking heat waves like hurricanes is being proposed in California
(CNN) – Heat waves are the deadliest weather disaster in the US. They account for nearly 150 fatalities per year,…
White House and EU nations announce expulsion of ‘selected Russian banks’ from SWIFT
February 27, 2022
White House and EU nations announce expulsion of ‘selected Russian banks’ from SWIFT
(CNN) – The White House, along with the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada, announced Saturday…
Authorities seize almost $3 million worth of meth disguised as onions in California
February 27, 2022
Authorities seize almost $3 million worth of meth disguised as onions in California
(CNN) – US Customs and Border Protection officers have seized nearly $3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in small packages…
Zelensky refuses US offer to evacuate, saying ‘I need ammunition, not a ride’
February 27, 2022
Zelensky refuses US offer to evacuate, saying ‘I need ammunition, not a ride’
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down an offer from the United States of evacuation from the capital…
NATO Response Force activated for first time
February 27, 2022
NATO Response Force activated for first time
(CNN) – For the first time, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to…
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualification playoffs after invasion of Ukraine
February 27, 2022
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualification playoffs after invasion of Ukraine
(CNN – The Polish and Swedish national teams will not face Russia in a crucial 2022 World Cup qualification playoff…
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
February 27, 2022
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
(CNN) – Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to humans…
North Korea fires ‘at least one ballistic missile,’ Japan says
February 27, 2022
North Korea fires ‘at least one ballistic missile,’ Japan says
Seoul, South Korea (CNN)North Korea launched a ballistic missile off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South…
Why the Russian invasion will have huge economic consequences for American families
February 26, 2022
Why the Russian invasion will have huge economic consequences for American families
New York (CNN Business) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is happening thousands of miles away from the closest major US…
Why aren’t we being told more about the Queen’s health?
February 26, 2022
Why aren’t we being told more about the Queen’s health?
London (CNN) – Elizabeth II’s health is a big talking point right now, not just because she is elderly but…