Indonesia and Thailand floods death toll passes 600 with hundreds still missing
Indonesian and Thai authorities are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people. More than 600 people have died in devastating floods and landslides across south-east Asia. Monsoon rains have overwhelmed parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, leaving thousands of people stranded without shelter or critical supplies.
Stephen Miller, a top counselor to President Trump, said mass migration imports cultures and societies. He was responding to the shooting of two National Guard soldiers by an Afghan migrant. Progressives, liberals, and Democrats slammed Miller’s comments as “collective punishment”
Overdose deaths are down across much of the U.S. One community offers clues as to why
Fatal overdoses are down in most parts of the U.S. Worchester, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic drop in deaths. Officials credit a hands-on approach to helping drug users where they are for the drop in the number of overdose deaths there.
Organized crime in Latin America operates by networks, not by individuals. When an organization falls, the one that takes its place inherits routes, contacts, markets and officials willing to negotiate. Organized crime persists because of transnational illegal markets. A kilo of cocaine costs less than $2,000 in the Andean region and sells for $30,000. 80% of the fentanyl consumed in …
Country doctor column: Unemployment makes you sick
The Oberbergischer Kreis was once the “Ruhr area” of the Middle Ages. Many medium-sized metal processing companies, especially for the automotive industry, are based here. People are being laid off again at a company near Oberberg. It should be almost 20 percent of the employees, that's over 100 people. The company is being restructured. It was mainly about artificial intelligence.
In August, a special parole board of the Louisiana Board of Parole granted early release to nine immigrants without legal status. Governor Jeff Landry has made it difficult for most prisoners to get early release. Since Landry became governor, less than a quarter of those eligible have been paroled. Since the August 27 hearings in Louisiana, at least two of …
A scientific expedition dissects the Darién: this is how an inventory of the heart of the jungle is made
Biologists from Colombia and Panama are on a conservation expedition in the biogeographical Chocó, the second largest natural reserve on the planet, after the Amazon. They are trying to protect 10% of the world's biodiversity in the area, which is under Colombian jurisdiction.
Mattha Busby is a freelance journalist and author who has written widely on health policy, drugs, society and culture. In 2015, she went to a cocaine-serving lounge bar, Route 36, in La Paz, Bolivia, and got high there. She wrote about it for Vice. Busby believes that legalizing and regulating cocaine is the only way to end the war on …
ETH may reclaim $3.2K soon, based on low stablecoin yields: Santiment
Ether's price may rise nearly 7% in the near term, according to Santiment. The stablecoin yields in lending protocols are low, averaging around 3.9% to 4.5%. Market sentiment in the broader crypto market is also showing signs of improvement.
Nebraskans voted for Donald Trump in 2024 and Republicans since forever. Now the state's economy is collapsing. Tyson Foods is closing its beef processing plant in Lexington and cutting another 1,700 jobs at its plant in Amarillo, Texas. The cuts will slash the nation’s beef processing capacity by up to 9%. Republicans deny the existence of climate change.
Former chair calls for accountability at Türkiye’s CHP
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is the predecessor of main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel. He has been vocal about corruption allegations against mayors of his party. Özel was the only candidate in the new intraparty election held on Saturday.
State Sen. Michael Bohacek is voting against the upcoming redistricting bill because of Donald Trump's comments about the DC Guard shooting death. He also has a daughter with Down syndrome. It's not clear yet what impact this will have on the vote tally or its efforts.
Turkish FM in Iran says Israel biggest threat to region
Hakan Fidan was in Tehran on Sunday for a meeting with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi. They discussed the need to boost cooperation between Türkiye and Iran in trade, energy and regional security. Fidan reaffirmed Ankara's support for Tehran during ongoing nuclear negotiations and called for the lifting of sanctions.
Venezuela's government condemned Donald Trump's comments about closing the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela. The U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and nearly three months of strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela’s coast have increased tensions between Washington and President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Deep Sea Cables: The Secret Battle for the Internet
It is November 17, 2024. Two important data cables are cut in the Baltic Sea. Authorities are investigating a Chinese ship. Russia or China could paralyze Europe's Internet. How much does the world cost? : Deep sea cables: The secret battle for the Internet.
The military escalation of the United States against Venezuela shakes up Latin American diplomacy. Gustavo Petro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pushed for a "maritime security zone" in the Caribbean. Colombia is most affected by the escalation of war against Venezuela. Brazil shares a border with Venezuela.
Trump expands crackdown on legal immigration after National Guard shooting
President Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign to deport immigrants to the United States in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington. The government halted all asylum claims from migrants seeking refuge in the U.S. after the alleged attacker, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum earlier this year by the Trump administration and allowed to enter the US …
President Gustavo Petro is going through a week of scandals and vertigo. The week began with the revelations of the infiltration of the Army and intelligence by the FARC dissidents that are still negotiating with the Government within the framework of total peace. The Prosecutor's Office announced that it intends to file charges and request jail time for two powerful …
Death toll climbs to 146 in Hong Kong high-rise fire, officials say
The death toll from a massive fire in Hong Kong has risen to 146 people. Three men associated with the construction firm in charge of the renovation at the housing complex were arrested and are under investigation in connection with the fire. Three days of mourning will be observed from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
Trump wants to make the U.S. the "AI capital of the world" but many people are worried about the negative impact of AI on people's lives. Creativity and critical thinking are being affected by AI programs like ChatGPT and Gemini. People who use AI have the lowest brain activity and are less intelligent.
Aviano debuts place for dorm airmen to talk over issues
Airman 1st Class Kaleb James Stanley's death in the dormitories at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in June spurred efforts to establish the Wyvern Wellness Room. The space is dedicated to those who need to discuss personal issues with a chaplain or other service provider. It is the first of its kind on the base.
Louisville Water Company regularly checks for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in its drinking water. Last year, the company found a spike in the level of GenX in the water. GenX is used to make fluoropolymers, a special plastic critical to the semiconductors that power our phones.
Why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do
There are exceptions to the rule that everyone wants to lower prices. The average price of a new car, for example, is $50,000. The most recent price of the most recent year is 25 percent higher than it was at the start of the last year.
Inmate filmed a guard playing FIFA in his cell with other prisoners. The Ministry of Justice is investigating the incident. Opposition Secretary of State Robert Jenrick is calling for punishment for prison officers who play video games with inmates in their cells. The TikTok video was deleted and no longer available on social media.