How the Iran war could shatter global food security

An extra 45 million people are projected to be pushed into acute hunger because of rises in food, oil and shipping costs, putting the global tally above its current record level of 319 million, WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau told reporters in Geneva last week. “This would ‌take ⁠global hunger levels to an all-time … Read more

Injured hiker’s dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in wild New Zealand forest

When a hiker fell from a 180-foot waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the badly hurt woman without her dog, which couldn’t be found. After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, border collie Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot who was determined to reunite pet … Read more

Record low Colorado mountain snow won’t bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

WALDEN, Colo. — Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide record keeping began in 1941. Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked a month early and contained just half the average moisture. As a warm winter with poor skiing conditions … Read more

Diaries of Mao Zedong aide can stay at Stanford rather than return to China, U.S. court rules

HONG KONG — The diaries of an aide to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong can stay at Stanford University, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, ending a yearslong legal battle that had raised concern they could be censored if returned to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Artemis II launch live updates as NASA moon mission counts down to historic flight

  5m ago Launch team approves fueling up the rocket In the first major decision point of the day, NASA says the launch team has polled “go” to begin tanking the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. At 8:29 a.m. EDT, they will begin filling the vehicle with about 756,000 gallons of cryogenic liquid propellant.   … Read more

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is pausing the purchase of new warehouses intended to house immigrants as it scrutinizes all contracts signed under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a senior Homeland Security official. The development comes just days after the new Homeland Security Secretary, Markwayne Mullin, was sworn in last … Read more

Customer throws cocaine back at seller as police arrive

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Customer throws cocaine back at seller as police arrive 00:15 UP NEXT Pink tutus appear on statues across parks in Alabama 00:13 Suspect leads police on chase in stolen Bud Light truck 00:17 Hegseth lifts Army crew suspension … Read more

Pakistan is playing peacemaker in one war while fighting another

Pakistan denies targeting the civilian facility, a former NATO and U.S. military base, saying it “precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure.” Amnesty International says the site’s use as a drug rehabilitation center has been well documented since 2016 and that “any reasonable assessment and information gathering would have concluded that the camp had … Read more