SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. officials said Thursday that Hurricane Melissa dumped nearly 5 million tons of debris across western Jamaica last week, which they warned could prevent aid to staff and the quick restoration of critical services. According to the United Nations Development Programme, the amount of debris would fill about 480,000 … Read more
By David Morgan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democrats took center stage in the drama of the U.S. government shutdown on Thursday as they met behind closed doors to consider what top Republicans in the chamber said would be a proposal to reopen federal agencies shuttered this weekend. On the 37th day of … Read more
Main points Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was surprised by the positive response regarding Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi has announced that she will not seek re-election, ending her House term. Rep. Greene previously tried to bridge the party gap with a well-received appearance The vision. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent media attack has once again resulted in … Read more
In a recent Reddit post on r/mildly infuriating, someone shared a situation that many would call absurd, ridiculous, and legitimately hopeless. The original poster explained that he accidentally crashed into a colleague’s car during a snowstorm in 2020. He did the responsible thing: pleaded guilty and paid $2,600 directly to the employee to get it … Read more
With bright blue eyes and a tattoo of a dagger on his temple, Mykola Lebedev has the look of a child, but the determination of an adult: the 18-year-old Ukrainian recruit is about to throw his first grenade. Ukraine, which has suffered from manpower shortages since its invasion by Russia in 2022, is even trying … Read more
At a White House breakfast for Republican senators on Wednesday, Donald Trump discussed some of his takedowns after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Reflecting on the behavior of the Chinese President’s staff, he said, “I want the behavior of my cabinet. [Xi Jinping’s staff]. I ask for it. I want them … Read more
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — Regina Garcia Cano was the reporter behind the Associated Press story that provided the first comprehensive report and identified some of the people killed in recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats. In dozens of interviews in villages on Venezuela’s stunning northeast coast, where some boats left, residents and relatives … Read more
The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League was among 13 organizations recognized by the resource group Nonprofits First at its 9th annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards. Launched in 2017, the awards honor Palm Beach County organizations that are making a positive impact in the community. This year, the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League was named Environmental … Read more
Visitors to Larrabee State Park near Bellingham, Washington are being asked to be vigilant after a mother bobcat and her kittens were spotted on the trail in late September. According to a KomoNews report, Washington State Parks & Recreation shared a photo of the family walking along a wooded trail, prompting officials to issue an … Read more