Uncovering a Long Hidden Corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza
On Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced the discovery of a long hidden corridor deep within the 4500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza. The corridor, which is nine metres long, is located close to the main entrance of the Pyramid and could potentially lead to further findings. The corridor was discovered by the Scan Pyramids […]
Continue reading SBC Sparks Debate with Disfellowshiping of Saddleback Church
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) recently voted to disfellowship five churches for employing female ministers.[0] Among these churches was Saddleback Church, one of the country’s biggest megachurches.[1] The disfellowshiping of Saddleback Church has sparked debate about the values and priorities of the SBC and its interpretation of Scripture. Linda Barnes Popham, a pastor at Fern […]
Continue reading Michigan Residents Left Without Power After Winter Storm; Restoration Work by Sunday/Monday
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were left without electricity on Thursday after a winter storm rocked metro Detroit and much of the state.[0] The storm, which included ice and snow, caused thunder and downed thousands of ice-coated power lines, resulting in power outages across central and southern portions of the state.[1] According to the […]
Continue reading Transportation Secretary and NTSB Discuss Preliminary Report on Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairperson Robert L. Sumwalt III visited East Palestine, Ohio on February 23, 2023, to discuss the NTSB’s preliminary report on the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred on February 3, 2023. The train derailment caused extensive damage to the surrounding area and killed an estimated […]
Continue reading “U.S. Plane Intercepted by Chinese Fighter Jet in South China Sea Dispute”
Recently, an American P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-11 fighter jet. The fighter jet was armed with air-to-air missiles, and flew beside the American plane for over an hour as they passed over mostly uninhabited islands that are claimed by both China and its neighbors. This incident highlights the ongoing […]
Continue reading UC System Sees Modest Decline in Student Applications for Fall 2023
The University of California (UC) system is seeing a modest decline in student applications for fall 2023, with state residents holding steady and non-residents declining, according to preliminary data released Friday.[0] UC Berkeley and UC San Diego are two campuses that have seen increases in California transfer applicants for fall 2023, which is a key […]
Continue reading China’s Military Support for Russia: US and Allies Issue Warnings
Reports have circulated among various security officials of a few nations that China is providing lethal weapons to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine. According to German newspaper Der Spiegel, China is in talks with a Chinese drone maker to supply Russia with 100 ZT-180 prototype drones that are capable of carrying a […]
Continue reading Bear Breaks Out of St. Louis Zoo, Causes Stir
Ben, a 4-year-old Andean bear, caused a stir at the Saint Louis Zoo earlier this month when he escaped his enclosure twice in a span of two weeks.[0] The first escape happened on Feb. 7 when Ben tampered with the steel mesh surrounding the exhibit and caused a cable to break. The zoo responded by […]
Continue reading Yellen Urges IMF to Quickly Move Towards Fully-Financed Programme for Ukraine, Warns China on Evading Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday called for increased support for Ukraine as it battles Russia, and warned China of consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions.[0] Yellen also highlighted the improved global economic outlook, but stressed that there is still much more work to be done.[1] Speaking ahead of the G20 meeting in […]
Continue reading Milwaukee to Host First RNC Presidential Primary Debate of 2024 Election
MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced that the first presidential primary debate of the 2024 campaign will be held in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The debate, which will be held in August, will coincide with RNC summer meetings and will be the precursor to the 2024 Republican National Convention in the […]
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