U.S., Canada forces conduct drills in Greenland in sub-zero temps
Local temperatures were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the coldest days reached minus 29 degrees F (-34 C), officials said.
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Fate of Israel-Hamas ceasefire hangs in balance as first phase nears end
Israel says it will send negotiators, Hamas says it’s ready to talk after Trump’s envoy voices optimism that the Gaza ceasefire “will get to stage two.”
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Rain plays spoilsport in Rawalpindi; Pakistan and Bangladesh exit CT winless
The Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy match on Thursday was abandoned due to relentless rain, concluding Pakistan’s first ICC tournament on home soil in 29 years without a win. Both teams share a point from the fixture, ending their campaigns winless. This is the second washout in Rawalpindi during the tournament, following the abandoned match…
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New York Police Department lowers education standards to solve ‘hiring crises’
The NYPD is lowering its college credit requirement from 60 to 24 to address a hiring crisis. With officer numbers dropping and mass retirements expected, the department is also reintroducing a physical test. Despite the change, NYPD remains the only major U.S. police force requiring college credits. The move aims to attract recruits and ease…
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Wife of murdered Minnesota pastor charged in alleged plot to kill husband on mission trip: church
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the murder of her husband while the couple and their five children were missionaries in the southern African nation of Angola last year, their church said. Beau Shroyer, 44, from Detroit Lakes, was found dead in a vehicle in Thienjo, a town in southern Angola, in October 2024….
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This Black History Month, I’m celebrating the long-overdue demise of DEI
Each February, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements of African Americans who have shaped this nation. From Frederick Douglass to Booker T. Washington, from Thomas Sowell to Ben Carson, Black excellence has always been defined by perseverance, hard work and merit. Yet in recent years, the very concept of merit has been under attack by the so-called Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
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‘Court of Gold’ director discusses NBA players’ affinity for USA despite prior anthem protests
Four years prior to representing the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics, several members of that team – LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid and Bam Adebayo – took part in kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice; Stephen Curry took part in 2021, hours after the Capitol riots. Upon…
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Sneak peek: The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon
All new: A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. “48 Hours” correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, March 1 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Did volcanoes spark rise of oxygen on Earth? Scientists find evidence
Scientists suggest that ancient volcanic eruptions might have played a crucial role in oxygenating Earth. By studying nitrogen isotopes in stromatolites, they found that volcanoes provided essential nutrients for early microbes. This volcanic activity could have driven microbial processes, eventually leading to oxygen production, shedding new light on the origins of life.
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Did volcanoes spark rise of oxygen on Earth? Scientists find evidence
Scientists suggest that ancient volcanic eruptions might have played a crucial role in oxygenating Earth. By studying nitrogen isotopes in stromatolites, they found that volcanoes provided essential nutrients for early microbes. This volcanic activity could have driven microbial processes, eventually leading to oxygen production, shedding new light on the origins of life.
