Month: April 2022

Wartime Messaging Dominates Outdoor Ads in Western Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine—A poster on a busy intersection in the unofficial capital of Western Ukraine depicts a decapitated two-headed eagle from Russia’s coat of arms holding the axes the creature had apparently used to perform the bloody act. “Small military operation in Ukraine!’ the poster states, riffing on the phrase Russian President Vladimir Putin used to describe…


3 in 10 Ukrainians Granted Visas Have Arrived in UK: Government Figures

Fewer than a third of Ukrainian refugees who have been issued with visas have arrived in the UK, Government figures show. A total of 71,800 visas had been issued as of Wednesday under the Ukraine Family Scheme and the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, the Government said. But, as of Monday, just 21,600 Ukrainians had…


Wales: Trio Found Guilty of Murdering 5-Year-Old Logan Mwangi

The mother and stepfather of a five-year-old boy whose battered body was found dumped in a river have been found guilty of his murder. John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, of Sarn, Bridgend, were convicted of killing Logan Mwangi by a jury of five men and seven women at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday…


Under New Rules, Drivers in Fully Automated Vehicles Won’t Be Responsible For Crashing

People using fully self-driving cars will not be responsible for any crashes under new proposed updates to The Highway Code, the government announced on April 20. However, motorists must be ready to take back control when requested by the vehicle. Early forms of commercially available automation are primed to enter the market within the next…


Trump: Piers Morgan ‘Deceptively’ Edited His Interview

Former President Donald Trump said pundit Piers Morgan deceptively edited his interview with the former president after the “Good Morning Britain” host published a video that appeared to show Trump walking out of the interview. “Piers Morgan, like the rest of the Fake News Media, attempted to unlawfully and deceptively edit his long and tedious…


Putin Cancels Plans to Storm Mariupol Plant; Djokovic Calls Ban on Russian Players ‘Crazy’ | NTD News Today

Russia claims it has fully captured the Black Sea port city of Mariupol. But more than 2,000 Ukrainian troops are still entrenched at a steel plant in the city. Now the question is, what will Russia do with them? Florida is one step closer to getting rid of the Disney corporation’s special privileges in the…


Tabby a Common Feline Coat Pattern, Not a Breed

Q: What’s the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not a breed, but a coat pattern common among purebreds as well as mixed-breed cats, usually referred to as domestic short- or long-haired cats. The classic tabby has a blotched or swirled pattern of dark…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Ahead of Talks Between US–China Defense Leaders

China’s navy has revealed a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. Footage of the test emerged on Chinese social media just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and just before talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21,…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Amid Talks Between US-China Defense Leaders

China’s navy released video on April 20 depicting a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. The video came just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and shortly after talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21, also called…


WHO Recommends People Still Wear Face Masks in Public Even if Not Mandated

The World Health Organization on April 20 said it recommends that people continue to wear face coverings in public even if there are no mandates in place, claiming that masks are “highly effective” at reducing transmission of COVID-19. Dr. Ciro Ugarte, director of health emergencies at the WHO’s Pan American Health Organization, made the comments at…