Новости за 23.06.2024

A Bowie couple with lifelong dreams to travel to Mecca for Hajj died last Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Alieu Wurie, 71, and Isatu Wurie, 65, were longtime Bowie residents originally from Sierra Leone. As passionate practicing Muslims they had long planned on taking the religious pilgrimage to Mecca together and, after divorcing in the early 2010s and reuniting last year, they finally went together this summer. Hundreds of people have died during this summer’s Hajj amid the heat and crowds, according to the Associated Press. Читать дальше...

The U.S. Supreme Court's latest ruling on guns will reshape court challenges to firearms laws across the country, including major cases in California.

In other news, Frottage morphs into Jeremy Corbyn

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/23/senior-tories-line-up-to-denounce-nigel-farages-defence-of-putins-war

Senior Tories line up to denounce Nigel Frottage’s defence of Putin’s war

Rishi Sunak and a string of senior Conservatives have condemned Nigel Frottage for claiming the...

The new Beats Solo Buds sell for $80 and have some thoughtful features, but there's more potential to be realized.

In April, the Islamic Republic of Iran once again marked the last Friday of the month of Ramadan as Quds Day. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iranian regime and its terror proxies and supporters around the world, including in the United States, have repeatedly used Quds Day as an opportunity to spread antisemitic hate, glorify terrorism, and call for the destruction of the State of Israel.

A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) met Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Sunday over the water crisis in the national capital and said they were assured that the matter would be taken up with the Haryana government. Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, AAP MP Sanjay Singh and AAP MLA Somnath Bharti were among the 10-member delegation that met Saxena. "The monsoon is expected around June 28. The rains have already started in Shimla and Himachal Pradesh. It is a matter of one week. We have... Читать дальше...

UC Davis law professor and historian Mary Ziegler has become one of the country's leading authorities on the abortion issue. She sees a push-pull between judges, anti-abortion lawmakers and Americans who by and large favor abortion rights.

As many states ban or place greater restrictions on abortion, medical providers travel to Illinois to seek comprehensive instruction.

Easy on the joints, it rivals most land-based sports when it comes to whipping the heart and lungs into shape — and building impressive upper-body strength and endurance.

From the tiniest insects to the largest land animal on Earth, here are some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures in the world.

The SNP is currently under investigation by Holyrood officials.

After a lifetime of backroom wheeling and dealing, former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke faces the most consequential negotiation of his life on Monday at his sentencing.

Arsenal’s Transfer Pursuit: Aiming for Premier League Glory Arsenal’s Strategic Transfer Moves Arsenal is reportedly closing in on the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, with Mikel Arteta fully backing a colossal deal. Simultaneously, talks are underway with LaLiga side Sevilla for the loan transfer of a midfielder. This dual approach reflects Arsenal’s commitment […]

LACMA Director Michael Govan's $750-million museum building is one of the highest-profile such projects globally and has been a lightning rod for controversy.

Whether you're looking for new gadgets or everyday home essentials, Amazon has hundreds of deals worth considering -- all for $100 or less.

France isn’t the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that way. Victor…

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As of June, there are at least five provinces with restrictions that will come into place this fall, with Quebec's own measure having taken effect this past January.

The U.S. confronts an existential threat from zealous, incendiary radicals of the right and left fueled by deranged conspiracy theories and the quest for power.

We asked AI programs to analyze the effects of Trump's conviction. Was it any worse than conventional wisdom?

You don't have to break the bank to beat the summer heat.

Preemption is a sword with two edges. Crowding the opponents’ auction has undeniable benefits, and a disciplined preempt can help your partner make an accurate competitive decision. But a preempt may result in an unprofitable penalty; it may goad the opponents to bid with all the more resolve, reach an unlikely contract and make it. […]

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Since early May, rates have remained under 7%, but they likely won't fall much more until 2025.

In the Newsweek poll, 44 percent of Gen Zers said they supported child marriage.

The Haas F1 team releases a contradicting statement to Uralkali after a Swiss Arbitration Tribunal ruling.