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Three reasons not to visit Europe
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (487+ words) The mystery remains why so many Americans insist on their grand tour when they, too, are made miserable by the big three discomforts. The heat has become especially brutal. Paris traditionally enjoys a temperate climate. This year, a heat wave…...
Rubio gathering signals Trump plan to focus on left-wing political violence
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (675+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism, a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm…...
Nuclear power making a comeback?
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (638+ words) A few years ago, nuclear power looked doomed. Plants were shutting down. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won applause bragging about closing a nuclear plant "14 years ahead of schedule." "Why would they applaud?" asks former nuclear engineer Ray Rothrock…...
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1033+ words) It marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Ernest Hemingway ‘s book “The Sun Also Rises” that launched the future Nobel Laureate to literary fame and put Pamplona on the map for millions of people around the world. On Monday,…...
Putin admits Russian fuel shortages
2+ week, 5+ day ago (449+ words) Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for its invasion — now in its fifth year — and make Russians feel the consequences. “Our ‘long-range sanctions…...
Whitmer’s working trip to Europe draws criticism
4+ week, 1+ day ago (642+ words) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing criticism from Republicans for traveling to Europe as critical state budget negotiations are ongoing ahead of a July 1 deadline. This comes as Whitmer, a Democrat, is currently leading a “Team Michigan” delegation to France,…...
Swiss voters appear to reject setting population cap at 10M
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (706+ words) Members of the Federal Parliament and other representatives of civic organizations celebrate during a get-together of a cross-party alliance against the SVP’s initiative “No 10-Million Switzerland,” which the people and the cantons voted on this election Sunday in Bern, Switzerland....
Trump family-linked resort in Albania draws protests
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) Police fired water cannon and clashed with protesters on Wednesday in the latest demonstration in the capital, Tirana. The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter…...
Lack of rehabbers leaves few choices for fawns in need of care
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (652+ words) As white-tailed deer begin to give birth in the region, a grim reality exists in the Upper Peninsula: Almost all fawns removed from the wild this summer, for whatever reason, will have no place where they can be taken. This…...
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records in Europe
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) A view of the beach Tuesday as people endure the hot weather in Brighton, East Sussex, England. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) A temperature of 35.1 Celsius (95.2 Fahrenheit) was recorded at London’s Kew Gardens, Britain’s Met Office weather service said, breaking…...