Wear red and green to experience the Purkinje effect during the total solar eclipse
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Over two centuries ago, physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně noticed that red flowers looked bright carmine…
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Former South Africa speaker of parliament is arrested on bribery allegations and released on bail
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The former South African speaker of parliament has been arrested over allegations that she…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the civil war in Syria. Facts Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria as president from July 2000-December…
Continue ReadingFord to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
DETROIT (AP) — With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a…
Continue ReadingUS applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in two months, but layoffs remain low
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in two months last week, but layoffs…
Continue ReadingUK airports get more time to put in new scanners that will allow more liquids and packed laptops
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government will grant extensions to several large U.K. airports unable to meet the June 1…
Continue ReadingRussian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that prospective negotiations to end the fighting in Ukraine could be successful…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia will host the women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal with the women’s professional tennis tour…
Continue ReadingAwe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries
By DEEPA BHARATH, DAVID CRARY and MARIAM FAM Associated Press Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various…
Continue ReadingUN human rights body backs measures against Myanmar and investigations in Iran
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s leading human rights body has agreed to measures aimed at putting pressure on Myanmar…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron dismisses Russian remarks suggesting Kyiv and Paris had a role in Moscow attack
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed as “ridiculous” remarks by Russia’s defense minister suggesting that Ukraine and…
Continue ReadingWhat is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving?
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but a recent round of grants to…
Continue ReadingEoin Colfer continues Juniper Lane series with ‘Guardians of Cedar Wood’
NEW YORK (AP) — Bestselling author Eoin Colfer has a new set of adventures ready for young Juniper Lane. Roaring Brook Press announced Thursday…
Continue ReadingDiplomatic crisis erupts between Poland and Israel following killing of Polish aid worker in Gaza
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A new diplomatic crisis between Poland and Israel has erupted following the death of a…
Continue ReadingGaza aid efforts dealt major blow as Israel’s deadly attack on relief workers prompts withdrawal of agencies
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The plight of starving Palestinians in Gaza is worsening as Israel’s actions have deterred critical aid…
Continue ReadingKuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait is holding national elections for the fourth time in as many years as the oil-rich country seeks to break…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia starts monthlong presidential campaign season
By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s presidential race has kicked off, with seven…
Continue ReadingSenior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — More than 600 British jurists, including three retired judges from the U.K. Supreme Court, are…
Continue ReadingJailed former Malaysia premier Najib Razak seeks to serve remaining sentence under house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak is seeking to serve the rest of his prison term under house…
Continue ReadingAs fire season fast approaches, Greece’s planners look for an edge in response time
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press GLYKA NERA, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece are stepping up multi-agency fire drills in an attempt to…
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