ViewThe Biden administration announced Monday a new $350 million package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine as the country prepares for an expected Russian offensive this spring.The latest aid package includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), howitzers, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, high-speed anti-radiation (HARM) missiles, and anti-tank weapons.Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement the U.S. is also sending and undisclosed number of...
ViewWhether you're looking for new sources of inspiration or just curious to hear stories from different perspectives, TED Talks by women are a great way to broaden your outlook. There is something for everyone, from discussions on the power of vulnerability to talks about beauty and injustice.Watching women-led TED Talks are particularly enlightening during Women’s History Month. It not only allows us to recognize the immense contributions that women have made in history, but it also serves as...
ViewA bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority.Firing squads will be used only if the state cannot obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections — but one death row inmate has already had his scheduled execution postponed multiple times because of drug scarcity.Idaho previously had a firing squad option on the books but has never used it. The option was removed it...
ViewUFC flyweight competitor Jeff Molina announced he's bisexual in a social media post after an intimate video of him and another male leaked online. "Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me," Molina said in a statement posted on Twitter."I didn't see myself doing this during this part of my career," he continued. “I wanted to be known for my skills and what I’ve dedicated the last 11 years of my life to not and not the ‘bi ufc fighter’ that...
ViewNew York City is on high alert pending the potential arrest of former President Donald Trump for an alleged hush money payment.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is investigating the $130,000 payment, allegedly made by Trump and his business associates to adult film star Stormy Daniels back in 2016. It could be a violation of New York state business practices.Much like when he called on supporters to rally against the claims that Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential election in 2020,...
ViewA report issued by the Alzheimer’s Association found that many older Americans are not being upfront with their physicians about cognitive issues. The 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report said 4 in 10 Americans would tell their doctor right away if they had early memory or cognitive loss. The same report found that 7 in 10 Americans would want to know early if they have Alzheimer’s disease to allow early treatment. Although there isn’t a cure for the disease, the Alzheimer’s...
ViewA skier was killed and two others were rescued following an avalanche in Colorado on Sunday. According to the Pitkin County Sheriff's office, the three skiers were caught in the slide near the Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Officials said air resources were deployed to the area because of the continued avalanche risk. One of the skiers was able to contact rescue crews by phone. The skier reportedly told the crews that they uncovered one of the buried skiers and began CPR. SEE MORE: Body parts,...
ViewMysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento, California, area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight.Jaime Hernandez was at the King Cong Brewing Company in Sacramento for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration when some among the group noticed the lights. Hernandez quickly began filming. It was over in about 40 seconds, he said Saturday.“Mainly, we were in shock, but amazed that we got to witness it,”...
ViewThe World Happiness Report was released on Monday, indicating that Finland is the happiest nation in the world out of 137 measured. War-torn nations tended to be among the least happy nations in the world. “Average happiness and our country rankings, for emotions as well as life evaluations, have been remarkably stable during the three COVID-19 years,” said John Helliwell, a Canadian economist and co-author of the report. “Changes in rankings that have taken place have been continuations of...
ViewStarbucks officially has a new CEO. The Seattle coffee giant said Monday that Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of CEO and joined the company's board of directors. Narasimhan succeeds longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz, who came out of retirement last spring to serve as interim CEO while the company searched for a new chief executive. Schultz will remain on the company's board. Starbucks announced last September that Narasimhan would become its new CEO. Narasimhan, 55, most...
ViewTeam USA has advanced to the finals of the World Baseball Classic — again.In a stunning performance, the unrelenting Americans trounced Cuba 14-2 Sunday night in front of a near-sellout crowd of more than 35,000 at LoanDepot Park in Miami.However, there was a clear undertone to the game, with protesters interrupting play three separate times.The first held a sign that read "Libertad para los presos Cubanos del 11 de Julio (Freedom for the Cuban prisoners of July 11)," referring to 2021...
ViewFormer President Donald Trump said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday as part of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office probe into hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has not confirmed an arrest is imminent, and prosecutors are continuing to question witnesses. If Trump’s prediction is accurate, it would mark the first time a former president has been indicted. Given that federal law requires former presidents to be...