In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India
The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across Indian states.
Day: January 7, 2023
Commentary: No, vaccines aren’t making new COVID-19 variants worse
The Omicron sequel XBB1.5 is driving a new wave of infections – and misinformation, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Faye Flam.
First made-in-Singapore drug that targets cancer cells approved for US clinical trials
The antibody-drug conjugate, known as EBC-129, is able to kill cancer cells while sparing normal, healthy cells.
Growing Number Of German Soldiers Are Asking Not To Be Sent To War
German soldiers are often deployed domestically for all manner of non-combat roles, in this case troops are helping battle a bark beetle infestation in forests in Saxony in eastern Germany. Image: picture alliance/dpa/dpa-Zentralbild DW: Spike i…
Lenovo’s Yoga Book 9i Is an Unprecedented Laptop For People Who Hate Foldables
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica, written by Scharon Harding: Like it or not, companies are set on making foldable PCs a thing. Asus’ Zenbook 17 Fold OLED turned out to be one of 2022’s most adventurous laptops, and Lenovo is plann…
Resources still available for those impacted by South Park flood
Seattle’s South Park neighborhood recently experienced its worst flooding in years. Here’s how to help those impacted, and how to get assistance.
Ashli Babbitt’s mother arrested protesting near Capitol on 2nd anniversary of 6 January riot
Ms Witthoeft reportedly asked to be arrested
Serious clout: WA has one of the most powerful delegations in Congress
Taken as a whole, Washington state can make the claim to having one of the most powerful congressional delegations in Congress.
FMC nixes claim that proposed per diem rule adds to port congestion, pollution
The Federal Maritime Commission turned away a petition from ocean carriers and marine terminals claiming that limiting liability on per diem billing would translate into worsening port congestion and pollution.
New Armored Vehicles Will Help Ukraine Take the Fight to Russia
The Western allies’ provision of infantry fighting vehicles signals their support for new offensives in coming months, analysts said.