Trump administration lifts sanctions on millions of barrels of Iranian oil
The Treasury Department’s authorization of the sale of Iranian crude already at sea is likely to provide revenue for Iran’s war effort against the U.S.
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Iran fires missiles toward Diego Garcia: Report
Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The strikes did not hit the base on Diego Garcia, a small island in the Chagos Archipelago, officials told the Journal. One
Addressing the Achilles' heel of marine protected areas
New research led by James Cook University (JCU) emphasizes that the success of marine protected areas (MPAs) depends largely on understanding and influencing people's behaviors within their borders. The study demonstrates that effective conservation relies on compliance—a
Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
Ex-abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlement
Shi Yongxin, 60, led the Shaolin Temple for over 25 years and was ousted in July last year.
Coupang nears full user recovery after data breach
The recovery marks a sharp turnaround from the depths of the crisis.
Justin Timberlake’s DWI Arrest Footage Released: ‘I’m a Little Nervous… My Heart Is Racing’
Footage of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI arrest has been released after the singer sued Sag Harbor Village earlier this month to prevent it from seeing the light of day. A judge gave the go-ahead for the bodycam footage to be made public earlier today, noting that a settlement
You probably agree with animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive—new study
Animals do all sorts of things to attract each other as potential mates. Many birds, for example, produce feathers with elaborate color patterns—from the iridescent plumage of many hummingbirds to the famously brilliant tail of a peacock. Charles Darwin, an early pioneer in the
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports
Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, the Iranian Foreign Minister said.
FBI: Russia targeting 'high intelligence value' Americans on Signal
FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday that Russia's intelligence services have targeted Americans of “high intelligence value” on private messaging apps in an ongoing phishing campaign. Patel said the targets of Russian hackers include U.S. government officials, military
Save us, AI Walter Cronkite!
I’ve been writing some pessimistic things about AI recently, so I thought I should try to balance those out with some optimistic takes. One way I think AI could really help our society is by injecting reasonableness and moderation into our public discourse. I’m known as a
Over 2,000 traffic offences recorded using drones during Hari Raya ops: Malaysian authorities
He said 200 traffic offences could be detected using drones in just 45 minutes.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing
Videos and photos from the scene showed thick gray smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building.
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea on Friday evening as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to hike up global energy costs. “Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting
Feeling you belong may keep scientists in ornithology, study suggests
Across the sciences, researchers are asking why so many scientists leave their fields. A new study from Virginia Tech suggests at least part of the answer may be surprisingly simple. Scientists who feel a stronger sense of belonging in their discipline are more likely to intend
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
March 21 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said early on Saturday it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut, after issuing an evacuation warning for seven neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Israel has
When Your Parents Are Dying: Some of the Simplest, Most Difficult and Redemptive Life-Advice You’ll Ever Receive
"Death makes human beings seem like very small containers that are packed so densely we can only be aware of a fraction of what's inside us from moment to moment."
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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
Aging men often lose the Y chromosome in a growing number of their cells—and it may be far more dangerous than once believed. This loss has been linked to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and shorter lifespans. Researchers suspect Y-less cells may grow faster and disrupt
Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Says the Franchise is ‘Over’ After Taylor Frankie Paul Season Gets Pulled: ‘How Do You Move Forward Past That?’
Bachelor Nation is speaking out in the wake of ABC pulling “The Bachelorette” from the schedule. On Thursday, ABC announced the decision not to air the season, hours after a video of a 2023 domestic dispute between their lead, Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota
Africa: Sun Africa, Exim, African Ministers Set Project-Focused Tone At Powering Africa Summit
[Premium Times] Washington, DC -- Uganda's Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Hawaii hit by severe flash floods
Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Towering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu
The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine
In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgow’s Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.
Justin Timberlake’s DWI Arrest Video Released After Singer Reaches Deal on Redactions
Musician had filed a privacy lawsuit to stop the release
White House revises its DHS offer as talks to end shutdown pick up
Border czar Tom Homan met again with lawmakers Friday night in the Capitol.
Sweden's 'old‑growth' natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands—new study
Most of Europe's original natural forests have been transformed for agriculture and managed forests producing energy, paper, and timber. The few remaining "old-growth" natural forests are relics of the past that illustrate how forests would have looked in the absence of human
Nicholas Brendon, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Kevin Lynch on “Criminal Minds,” died in his sleep Friday, according to a statement from his family. He was 54. The statement from his family read, “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our
Africa: 'America First in Africa' - Remarks by SBO Nick Checker at the Powering Africa Summit
[State Department] Washington, DC -- Thank you, Kendra. And it's a pleasure to be here with Ambassador Giordano, Chairman Jovanovic, and other distinguished guests and colleagues.
The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.
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Our Crimson Desert interactive maps show you every useful item and point of interest across all of Pywel
Fox News host presses Burgum over gas prices
Fox News’s Martha MacCallum pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Friday afternoon about growing concerns about rising gas prices amid the U.S. war on Iran. “I think that this is a situation where people have to understand that this is temporary, this is not permanent,”
Death Stranding 2 devs thought 'Brutal' mode was hard enough, but pushed the game to 'the upper limit' with its new difficulty option on PC
Some players complained that Death Stranding 2 was too easy. The new "To the Wilder" difficulty is Kojima Productions' answer.
English history's biggest march is a myth—King Harold sailed to the Battle of Hastings
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold's legendary 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 never happened. Instead, the journey was made largely by sea. The findings overturn one of the most iconic stories in English history,
Australia's Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Narelle impact
SYDNEY, March 21 - Tropical Cyclone Narelle was forecast to hit Australia's Northern Territory on Saturday after a day earlier bringing destructive winds, heavy rain and power outages to the country's northeast coast.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 still missing
Fire officials said the plant is owned by a Hyundai supplier.
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
New model links carbon-13 spike to Great Oxidation Event 2.45 billion years ago
Two University of Victoria (UVic) geologists have integrated field geology with statistical modeling to give scientists a new view of the chemical reactions happening on ocean floors billions of years ago. The revised picture shows that big changes in the carbon cycle were
US authorizes temporary delivery, sale of oil originating from Iran
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday gave a 30-day authorization for the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Iranian-origin loaded vessels, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Jasper Ward;
GOP braces for Trump to possibly deploy troops inside Iran
Republicans are bracing for President Trump to deploy U.S. troops on the ground in Iran as the conflict in the Middle East crosses into its third week with no signs of slowing down. The administration is reportedly weighing missions to secure a safe passage for oil tankers
Synthesis of amino acids from carbon reaches 97% efficiency with cell-free system
The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are essential for all living things. Twenty different amino acids build the thousands of proteins that carry out biological tasks. While some are made naturally in our bodies, others are absorbed through the food we eat.
Japan government’s sigh of relief over Takaichi summit performance
With Japan off for Vernal Equinox Day on Friday, March 20, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with Donald Trump was effectively the only political story of the day. The Takaichi government itself breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the prime minister avoided the
‘Baywatch’ Adds Nadia Gray to Recurring Cast
Fox’s hotly anticipated “Baywatch” reboot has added Nadia Gray as a recurring guest star, Variety has confirmed. Gray will play Lisa, an EMT and partner to the team of lifeguards bounding down Venice Beach. The character is said to have a particular affinity for one person on
