Month: June 2022

Paralyzed From the Chest Down, This Man Stops at Nothing to Become the Best Dad to His Baby Girl

Being a great dad starts with presence, not presents. (Video courtesy of Brian Kinney) …


Probability of Global Recession Nearing 50 Percent: Citigroup Economists

Citigroup economists have forecast the chance of a global recession nearing 50 percent as central banks hike interest rates and consumer demand for goods drops off. “The experience of history indicates that disinflation often carries meaningful costs for growth and we see the aggregate probability of recession as now approaching 50 percent,” economists led by Nathan…


Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills 920 People, Injures Hundreds More

An earthquake in eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday left hundreds dead and more injured, with tremors felt in neighboring Pakistan and India. “Unfortunately, last night there was a severe earthquake in four districts of Paktika province, which killed and injured hundreds of our countrymen and destroyed dozens of houses. We urge all aid agencies to send…


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Brooklyn Center Agrees to $3.25 Million Settlement With Family of Daunte Wright

The family of Daunte Wright has reached a $3.25 million settlement with the City of Brooklyn Center following his death by a police officer in April last year. The city has also agreed to facilitate “changes to its policies and police officer training related to making traffic stops for equipment violations that do not interfere with the safety of…


Farmers, Politicians, Scientists Call to End Major Dam Projects in NSW

Farmers, politicians, and scientists from top Australian universities are urging the government to abandon major dam projects in New South Wales (NSW), citing serious environmental and economic impacts. Professor Jamie Pittock from Australian National University (ANU) will tell The Lachlan Conference on Wednesday that the dam proposals, which include the expansion of the Wyangala dam…


Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Draw No. 1 Seeds at Wimbledon

Six-time and defending champion Novak Djokovic and French Open winner Iga Swiatek were announced Tuesday as the top seeds for the fortnight of Wimbledon, which began Monday in London. While Swiatek is the No. 1 women’s player in the world, the No. 1 men’s player in the world, Daniil Medvedev, will not participate in the…


Taliban Release Several British Citizens Held in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD—The Taliban terrorist group has released several British citizens who were detained in Afghanistan after an agreement was reached between the two countries, Taliban and UK officials said Monday. The detainees were released Sunday following a series of meetings between Afghan and British officials, said Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban government, in a statement….


World Record-Holding ‘Most Premature Twins’ Are Now Happy, Thriving 3-Year-Olds

Identical twins from Iowa who broke a world record for most premature twins after they were born at just 22 weeks and one day have defied the odds and are now 3 1/2 years old and loving life. Mom of four Jade Ewoldt welcomed her twins, Keeley and Kambry, on Nov. 24, 2018. Her original…