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debtOur Hundred In the Norwegian port city of Kirkenes, a few kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, some people still dream that their quiet town could one day become an important shipping hub. They see it as the western terminus of a new, faster sea route from China to Europe, made possible by the effects of global warming on the icy waters off the coast of Siberia. With the war raging in Ukraine, this ambition now sounds fanciful. China’s support for Russia has stirred Western mistrust of the Asian powerhouse’s plans for a “Polar Silk Road.” But China is not…
A social media trend has seen various F1 stars getting into some trouble in a series of TikTok videos. F1 is George Russell’s F1 IntroposeOr Christian Horner telling Toto Wolff:Change your car.”. F1 headlines: F1 champion reveals Newey offer, Hamilton handed blockbuster BOOST read more: Ferrari was blindsided by Newey’s drama as he was a potential signing for a rival team The sport’s popularity has increased in the wake of the Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive,” and teams are capitalizing on social media trends to attract new fans. Now, their content reflects a younger, more diverse fanbase, and drivers…
Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. The summer solstice of 2024 is just around the corner. This year’s summer solstice will be the earliest in over 200 years. What does that mean, and why so early this year? Following this historic moment, another spectacular sight will unfold in the sky. Here’s what you can expect: When is the summer solstice? According to timeanddate.com, in Chicago the summer solstice occurs on June 20th at approximately 3:50pm CST. During that time, the Chicago area will experience its longest day of the year, with approximately 15…
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli army spokesman appeared to question the purpose of the army’s declared destruction Wednesday. Hamas militant group in Gaza A public rift between the country’s political and military leadership is rare.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will continue fighting Hamas, which runs the besieged Gaza Strip, until it has eliminated its military and governance power in the Palestinian territories. The war is in its ninth month.With no clear end or post-war plan in sight, frustration is growing.”This act of destroying and eliminating Hamas is simply throwing sand in the eyes of the people,” military…
one of Chancellor Rishi SunakTwo British police bodyguards have been arrested on suspicion of fraud linked to betting placed before the announcement of the UK general election, authorities said on Wednesday. The arrests were made after the Gambling Commission notified police.The London Metropolitan Police Royal and Professional Protection Command He was arrested on Monday.The commission, which oversees the gambling industry, is investigating potential illegal activity linked to Election Day. Chancellor Sunak said on May 22 that the parliamentary election would be held on July 4, but few in his Conservative party had predicted that date. Many had expected the election…
When Republican lawmakers gather in Milwaukee next month for the presidential nomination, Donald J. Trump will stay at a Trump hotel in Chicago, about 90 miles away, rather than in the convention city, according to three people briefed on the former president’s logistics.Trump now plans to remain in Milwaukee, said two people briefed on his plans.Trump has been on the defensive about his views on Milwaukee since he was reported to have called it a “terrible” city during a private meeting with House Republicans in Washington last week. The change in convention plans is intended to avoid being seen as…
Rafiq Maqbool/AP Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun as they arrive to throw stones at a pillar in a symbolic stoning of the devil ceremony in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, on June 18, 2024. Dubai CNN — Dozens of people died and thousands were treated for heatstroke during the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca amid bitterly cold weather, with temperatures reaching 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit). At least 41 Jordanians and 11 Iranians are among the dead, according to authorities in both countries. The Iranian Red Crescent said on Wednesday that…
Bronny James will enter next week’s NBA Draft as perhaps the most intriguing second-round prospect of all time.The intrigue has less to do with LeBron James’ basketball prowess and more to do with that of his father, LeBron James. It has long been speculated that whichever team acquires LeBron James will have an advantage in signing James, who has the option to opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent.Rich Paul, the agent for both players, tried to shoot down that notion on Wednesday, telling Jonathan Givony of Draft Express that Bronny and…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Katy Perry recently served as a judge on “American Idol.” Disney/Eric McCandless Katy Perry has announced that her new single, “Woman’s World,” will be released on July 11th.Perry also shared a short snippet of the song on TikTok, alluding to the theme of female empowerment.People on social media have already criticised the song’s production and lyrics as “outdated” and “cliched”. Katy Perry’s new music isn’t released until next month, but the pop star’s highly anticipated comeback may already be in jeopardy.Perry on Monday revealed the cover art and title…
In a small room behind First Lutheran Church in Blair, representatives from the Small Business Administration are preparing to meet with business owners and residents who suffered property damage and economic loss from the severe storms in late April.”The Disaster Loan Assistance Center is just one part of our long-term recovery efforts to ensure all Nebraskans affected by these severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have access to disaster loan resources,” said Mariel Alipio of the SBA’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.Shortly after the storm hit, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened two disaster recovery centers and the…