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New home for disabled chimpanzee rescued from bushmeat trade
A disabled chimpanzee orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade in Africa has been given a new home. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, Dorset,… Read More »New home for disabled chimpanzee rescued from bushmeat trade
After months of deliberation, NASA will make a decision this weekend on the Starliner's return
Enlarge / A commercial high-resolution Earth imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this image of the International Space Station on June 7, with Boeing's Starliner… Read More »After months of deliberation, NASA will make a decision this weekend on the Starliner's return
Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing to attract Chinese investment
(Reuters) – Shareholders of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba have approved a plan to upgrade its Hong Kong listing to primary status, the company said on… Read More »Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing to attract Chinese investment
Crypto lobbyist charged with violating campaign finance rules
The charges against Michelle Bond, former head of a crypto industry trade association, come as part of the ongoing legal fallout from the collapse of… Read More »Crypto lobbyist charged with violating campaign finance rules
Donald Trump suddenly cuts NewsNation interview short
NewsNation Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview near the US-Mexico border in Arizona on Thursday, saying, “We are in danger,” as authorities in that state… Read More »Donald Trump suddenly cuts NewsNation interview short
US to send $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, as Washington works to… Read More »US to send $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say
Peloton Announces $95 “Activation Fee for Used Equipment”
Peloton will begin charging a one-time $95 “used equipment activation fee” for used bikes purchased outside of Peloton and its official distribution partners. The fee… Read More »Peloton Announces $95 “Activation Fee for Used Equipment”
World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
A huge 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest in the world, has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced on… Read More »World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
JD Vance's 'Never Trump Guy' Comment Becomes Viral TikTok Remix
A mash-up of the Ohio senator's years-old remarks with a hip-hop song is finding a wide audience, part of a new genre of videos on… Read More »JD Vance's 'Never Trump Guy' Comment Becomes Viral TikTok Remix
Car hits DC Whole Foods facade in parking garage accident
A off-road vehicle appeared to have flown through the railing of a parking garage above a Whole Foods store in Washington, DC, and was seen… Read More »Car hits DC Whole Foods facade in parking garage accident
Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows
Enlarge / Would you like a streaming subscription with that? Watch out, Peacock. There's reportedly a new bird-themed video streaming service. Fast food chain Chick-fil-A… Read More »Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows
Three years after the fall of Kabul, this Paralympic athlete hopes to inspire women around the world with her act of resistance
“Darkness” is the first word that comes to Zakia Khudadadi’s mind when she recalls the events that unfolded on August 15, 2021 in her native… Read More »Three years after the fall of Kabul, this Paralympic athlete hopes to inspire women around the world with her act of resistance
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved granting free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia,… Read More »Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
“We run a business” – why Microsoft’s Indiana Jones will be coming to the PS5
Enlarge / So I'm not stuck with the Xbox, am I? Bethesda Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the latest game from a… Read More »“We run a business” – why Microsoft’s Indiana Jones will be coming to the PS5
