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Iran Executes 2 More Men Detained Amid Nationwide Protests Over the Death of Mahsa Amini
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging the country’s
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $1.1 Billion Ahead of Tuesday’s Drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa— Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a big winner. No one hit all six numbers and won the estimated $940 million jackpot, pushing the lottery prize to an estimated $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing Tuesday night.
Japan PM visit to Canada could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
OTTAWA — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
Bitcoin Hashrate Reaches All-Time High, Boost Could Lead to Record-Setting Difficulty Increase
During the first week of the new year, Bitcoin’s hashrate reached an all-time high (ATH) on Jan. 6, 2023, at block height 770,709. The network recorded a milestone of around 361.20 exahash per second (EH/s) on Friday, jumping more than 4% higher than
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Morocco province
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the province of Al
China suspends social media accounts of COVID policy critics
BEIJING (AP) — China has suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of the government's policies on the COVID-19 outbreak, as the country moves to roll back harsh anti-virus restrictions. The popular Sina...
India: Experience Madame Tussaud’s at Kerala museum of wax art
Bengaluru: For a layman, a selfie with a celebrity is a rare opportunity and finding many of them under one roof is rarer still. But, not anymore. At Sunil’s Wax Museum in Trivandrum, you can find many of your favourite Indian celebrities waiting for a selfie
Experience Madame Tussaud’s at Kerala museum of wax art
Bengaluru: For a layman, a selfie with a celebrity is a rare opportunity and finding many of them under one roof is rarer still. But, not anymore. At Sunil’s Wax Museum in Trivandrum, you can find many of your favourite Indian celebrities waiting for a selfie
US: Woman gets 3 years in bogus good Samaritan online fundraiser
Mount Holly, New Jersey: A New Jersey woman who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend spread a feel-good story about a homeless veteran that garnered more than $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced to three years in prison on state theft charges.
Shelling booms around Bakhmut's streets in 'Christmas ceasefire'
BAKHMUT, Ukraine (Reuters) - Shellfire
China suspends social media accounts of its COVID policy critics
The popular Sina Weibo social media platform said it had addressed 12,854 violations. ...
Iran executes two more men in connection with protests
The latest hangings double the number of executions to four over the nationwide protests, which escalated since mid-September into calls for an end to Iran's clerical regime. ...
Morning Weather Forecast – 1/7/23
A mostly sunny day in the Valley with a high in the upper 60s. ...
Soggy Saturday and Sunny Sunday
There is a chance for showers and storms tonight. Adaleigh Rowe shares a closer look at the timing. ...
Manhunt underway for suspect in downtown Phoenix police shooting
Phoenix police say 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne shot an on-duty Scottsdale sergeant at a downtown Phoenix apartment complex on Friday. ...
Tribes approved for water leasing in Arizona
Federal legislation is giving leasing authority to the Colorado River tribes along the Arizona-California border. ...
Local luxe streetwear brand collabs with Detroit Pistons for new line of apparel
Roland Coit, owner of Two 18 “sneaker & clothing boutique" joined us live in studio. Visit www.shoptwo18.com ...
Iran executes 2 men accused of killing security agent during protests
Iran hanged two men on Saturday for allegedly killing a member of the security forces during nationwide protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16. ...
Age of Virginia class shooter presents rarity, legal hurdle
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A school shooting that Virginia police said was committed by a 6-year-old student represents an extremely rare
UK palace allies push back against Prince Harry’s claims
Allies of Britain’s royal family pushed back Saturday against claims made by Prince Harry in his new memoir, which paints the monarchy as a cold and callous institution that failed ...
Drugstores make slow headway on staffing problems
Joan Cohrs missed her chance to grab a prescription at her usual drugstore by about 30 seconds. Cohrs walked up to the counter of an Indianapolis CVS pharmacy shortly after ...
Woman gets 3 years in bogus good Samaritan online fundraiser
A New Jersey woman who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend spread a feel-good story about a homeless veteran that garnered more than $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced ...
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 7
TEHRAN -- One person was killed and another two were injured on Saturday morning in a shooting attack at an oil and gas company in the southwestern Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported. The attack was
World Insights: Stronger ties, cooperation with China expected as Brazil's Lula returns to presidency
by Xinhua writers Bian Zhuodan, Xuan Liqi BRASILIA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's return to the Brazilian presidency is expected to energize China-Brazil relations and cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries,
Hundreds Of People Flee Indian Town After Land Starts Sinking
A temple collapsed and cracks appeared in more than 600 houses. ...
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador again over executions
AMSTERDAM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will summon the Iranian ambassador to the Netherlands for the second time in a month to voice its deep concerns over the execution of demonstrators, Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Saturday.
Slovenian Jesuits ask for forgiveness in major abuse case
ROME, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Slovenia's Jesuits say they believe sexual abuse allegations against a prominent member of their order are true and have asked for forgiveness. It is the latest development in the case of Father Marko Ivan Rupnik that has rattled
Tesla owners in China protest against surprise price cuts they missed
SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Tesla (TSLA.O) owners gathered at the automaker's showrooms and distribution centres in China over the weekend, demanding rebates and credit after sudden price cuts they said meant they had overpaid for electric
Google challenges Android antitrust ruling in India's Supreme Court
NEW DELHI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Google has filed a legal challenge in India's Supreme Court to block a ruling by the country's antitrust watchdog that will force the U.S. company to change how it markets its Android platform, court records showed on
FA to investigate homophobic chanting at Man Utd v Everton game
Jan 7 (Reuters) - England's Football Association (FA) will investigate alleged homophobic chanting during Everton's 3-1 FA Cup third round loss at Manchester United on Friday. Some supporters were heard using homophobic language against Everton
Top engineers and scientists dying at an unprecedented rate in China after lifting of Covid controls
