Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine

North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals

Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Ukraine renews attack on Russia's Kursk region

It comes as Ukraine's president says only the US can provide security guarantees leading to an end to the war.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC

A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

North Korea tests midrange missile as Blinken visits Seoul

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul was a reminder of the need to deepen U.S. cooperation with South Korea and Japan.

NBC News - Jan. 6

North Korea's New Missile Test Signals Little Appetite for Détente With Trump

The Kim Jong Un regime opted to show defiance rather than restraint in its first weapons launch since the U.S. election.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings

Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global trade

Financial Times - Jan. 6

As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The race to lead the Democratic National Committee centers on the favorites, Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, but the party’s infighting over them looks nothing like a broad reckoning with its 2024 defeats.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Ukraine presses attacks in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses this week

ABC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew

Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Ukraine renews offensive inside Russia

Ukrainian forces seek to recapture Russian territory as they are being pushed back elsewhere

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?

The insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’

As superbugs spread across the globe, death rates from antimicrobial resistance are set to double, says England’s former chief medical officer. Dame Sally Davies has a straightforward message about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

How to secure an acceptable deal for Ukraine

Pressure on Vladimir Putin and security guarantees for Kyiv are essential

Financial Times - Jan. 5

UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow

Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Crimea officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Fuel oil spilled out of two storm-hit tankers three weeks ago in Kerch Strait.

ABC News - Jan. 4

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Where the next financial crisis could emerge

As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risks

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Ukraine war briefing: Five killed and homes damaged in series of Russian and Ukrainian attacks

Residential area in Chernigiv, north of Kyiv, among those hit as Zelenskyy says Russia launched 300 attack drones and nearly 20 missiles in first three days of 2025. What we know on day 1,045. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.

CBS News - Jan. 3

New details emerge of man charged with attempting to kill Kavanaugh

The man accused of showing up outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in 2022 intending to kill him told authorities he wanted to “make the world a better place” and had been planning ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Is Still Unclear as New Details Emerge

Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Neil Young confirms he will headline Glastonbury after ‘error in information’ prompted him to pull out

‘Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary,’ Young wrote, as Emily Eavis confirmed that Young and band the Chrome Hearts will headline the Pyramid stage. Neil Young has confirmed that he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Flyers & Maple Leafs Emerging As Potential Trade Partners

These Flyers forwards could get the attention of the Maple Leafs.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

New details emerge in investigation into Bourbon Street truck attack in New Orleans

Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians

A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Blake Lively’s case against Justin Baldoni prompts questions about the role of PR in Hollywood

Posts dissecting how PR tactics may have been used in previous high profile cases have gained millions of views online.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ukraine says its unusual missile-armed sea drones have scored hits on multiple Russian helicopters in the Black Sea

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2