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Covid in India: New variant causes unique symptom in children, say reports
As Covid-19 cases in India has been rising after an interval, a new variant is causing unique symptom in children, experts have said. Symptoms of the XBB 1.16 variant, also known as Arcturus, causes high fever,
First Annual Drop in Rents Since Pandemic Began, Redfin Says
“There are fewer people willing to splurge on rentals right now,” Redfin’s chief economist said.
Fed to Raise Rates Despite March's Retail Sales Drop
Despite a slowdown in retail sales in March, first-quarter consumption could still be high
Traces of Ancient Uzbekistan
After years of
Finland’s embassy in Moscow receives letter containing unknown powder
April 15, 2023 3:24 AM MOSCOW -
Papal official rejects new claims in 'Vatican Girl' mystery
The Vatican is pushing back hard against insinuations against St. John Paul II that were aired following the reopening of an investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee ...
Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices
Russian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill allowing electronic conscription notices
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill allowing electronic conscription notices ...
In first, Iran’s president addresses Palestinians in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Iran’s president on Friday delivered an unprecedented speech to an annual pro-Palestinian rally in the Gaza Strip — a rare display of Iran’s importance to the Hamas militant group that rules the territory. Speaking virtually to
Lobsterman reels in strange metallic catch, Maine police say. Then bomb squad responds
A lobsterman’s fishy haul prompted a police response in Maine. While fishing about 20 miles off the coast on April 11, a lobsterman pulled a metallic object from the water, ...
Fake deliveryman pulls out gun and tries to break into Connecticut home, video shows
A man pretending to deliver a package pulled out a handgun and tried pushing his way into a Connecticut home, a Ring doorbell video shows. Now police are searching for ...
Husband ordered to stay away from wife is now missing with family, Illinois cops say
An Illinois family of four missing for more than two months may be in grave danger, officials say. The Newton Police Department said the Lutz family was last seen Feb. ...
‘Prehistoric river monster’ caught by fisherman in kayak, Arkansas officials say
Fishing for walleye, a fish often between 1 and 3 pounds, an Arkansas man instead had a date with a monster. What ensued for Robert Murphy was an hour-long battle ...
City: Schwarzenegger repaired utility trench, not a pothole
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “giant pothole” that Arnold Schwarzenegger said he recently filled on a street in his Los Angeles
Roundup: Chinese music brands gain strong foothold at U.S. leading show
by Xinhua writers Tan Jingjing, Gao Shan LOS ANGELES, April 14 (Xinhua) -- China-made musical instruments are taking the limelight at an ongoing music industry exhibition in Southern California, attracting lots of attention and recognition from overseas
Iranians mark Quds Day in support of Palestinians
TEHRAN, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Millions of people across Iran on Friday marked the annual International Quds Day with demonstrations held to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemn Israel's occupation. Participants of the rallies across
European Space Agency launches Jupiter moons explorer
PARIS, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The European Space Agency (ESA) launched on Friday an Ariane 5 rocket carrying its Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. According to the ESA, the
Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Friday it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito, the
European spacecraft on way to Jupiter and its icy moons
By MARCIA DUNN | AP Aerospace Writer A European spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a decadelong quest to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons that could hold buried oceans. The journey began with a perfect morning liftoff by Europe’s Ariane rocket from
Bear who killed jogger gets stay of execution, though she’s a repeat offender
A bear who killed a jogger last week in Italy has been given a stay of execution – even though the animal had previously mauled people. The 17-year-old bear now will remain alive at least until May 11, after the tribunal in the city of Trento approved an
Just days after mass shootings, NRA convention draws top GOP 2024 hopefuls
By WILL WEISSERT and TOM DAVIES (Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last year it was Uvalde. Now it’s Nashville and Louisville. For the second year in a row, the National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention within days of mass
Compact Galaxy's Discovery Shows Webb Telescope's "Amazing" Power
The detection of a highly compact galaxy that formed soon after the Big Bang and displayed an impressive rate of star formation is the latest example of how the James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping... ...
Netherlands To Widen 'Right-To-Die' For Terminally Ill Children
The Netherlands will widen its existing euthanasia regulations to include the possibility of doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children between one and twelve years old, the Dutch government... ...
Joe Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son Beau
Crowds turned out for the US president on the last day of his four day trip to the island of Ireland
Warhammer: The Old World Bases Getting Reworked
Games Workshop reworks how model bases will work in their latest development diary on their revival of Warhammer: The Old World. Read this article on TechRaptor ...
The 100-Year-Old Reason U.S. Housing Is So Expensive
Exclusionary zoning has created a national housing crisis, but states can help solve it. ...
An Easier Pretzel Recipe That Won’t Tie You in Knots
Compared with a tricky loaf of sourdough, these classic treats aren’t hard to get right, and can similarly scratch the itch for a baking project. ...
Biden pushed away 'brown guy' Rishi Sunak? Here's the truth behind viral video | Details
U.S. President Joe Biden is being brutally trolled for allegedly 'pushing away' Rishi Sunak. ...
