Freetown: Sierra Leone’s civil aviation authority on Sunday urged airlines reschedule flights after a nationwide curfew imposed by the government in response to an attack on a military barracks by unidentified gunmen. The aviation authority said in a statement that passengers should be placed on the...
Continue reading...Breakfast In Kolkata, Lunch In Dhaka? Strong India-Bangladesh Ties May Soon Make It Possible
Dhaka: Well meaning enthusiasts once dreamt of breakfast in New Delhi, lunch in Lahore and dinner in Kabul. It was something, they imagined, entirely possible, if political support grew. Sadly, the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the support for terrorists by the Pakistan establishment...
Continue reading...One American may be among the third round of hostage exchange
A U.S. official says there is reason to believe an American will be included in the third round of hostages released by Hamas. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports on the complexities in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement and how many Americans could be released throughout the four...
Continue reading...My ADHD makes it hard to manage money. What should I do?
Paige Vickers/Vox It’s possible to navigate finances even when your brain gets in the way. On the Money is a monthly advice column. If you want advice on spending, saving, or investing — or any of the complicated emotions that may come up as you prepare...
Continue reading...Mud libraries hold the story of the Earth’s climate past — and foretell its future
Hoi Chan for Vox Mud can be surprisingly clear. Tucked away in the rolling green hills of the New York Palisades, there’s an unusual library: the Lamont-Doherty Core Repository. Instead of shelves, it has more than 50,000 white, 8-foot-long trays. And instead of books, those trays...
Continue reading...Elon Musk’s newest defamation lawsuit highlights X’s toxicity
Musk turbo-charged an online mob falsely identifying Ben Brody of being involved in a fight between neo-Nazi groups.
Continue reading...Santa Claus Parade to return to Toronto Sunday afternoon
The Santa Claus Parade is back in Toronto, marking what many believe to be the true start of the holiday season.
Continue reading...Israeli Hostages Reunite With Family After Days Of Captivity By Hamas | WATCH
Gaza: After the Israel-Hamas truce deal, thirteen Israeli hostages, including four children and six elderly women, were released after 49 days of captivity at the hands of Hamas in Gaza. The four-day truce, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, stipulated that 50 women and...
Continue reading...Who Was Ahmed Al-Ghandour? Top Hamas Leader In Charge Of Northern Gaza Killed In Israeli Strikes
Gaza: Hamas on Sunday confirmed that the leader of its northern brigade, Ahmed Al-Ghandour was killed along with three other senior leaders in Israeli airstrikes launched against militant group, news agency AP reported. This announcement comes on the third day of a four-day truce in fighting...
Continue reading...A beach in Manhattan? Two years and $73 million later, sure (but no swimming allowed)
The first manmade beach on Gansevoort Peninsula opened on the Hudson River, New York City. It is located across from the Whitney Museum and near Little Island and has views of the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty. . (Photo by: Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group...
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