Day: March 27, 2023
Mississippi tornado: ‘My uncle’s trailer was flattened – he was inside’
The BBC heard harrowing stories from residents in Mississippi as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.
Churches provide solace in tornado-ravaged Mississippi Delta
Many residents in one of the Mississippi towns hit hardest by devastating tornadoes found solace in their church communities Sunday.
Dogs rescued from China meat farms get new homes in US after arriving at JFK Airport
NEW YORK — Forty-four good boys and girls arrived at Kennedy Airport on Thursday on the last leg of a rescue journey from China. After a grueling 19-hour flight with a refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska, the pups were cleared by a vet and the U.S. De…
Bulls spoil LeBron’s return with 118-108 win over Lakers
LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Perenco UK says oil leak occurred at well site in Southern England – Reuters UK
Perenco UK says oil leak occurred at well site in Southern England Reuters UKOil Leak Causes Major Incident in Poole Harbour in Southwest England BloombergPoole harbour: major incident declared over leak from oilfield T…
A shark discovery ‘didn’t look right.’ It may have been a plastic toy
Goblin sharks are deep-sea fish whose frightening, protrusile jaws served as an inspiration for the terrifying creatures in the “Alien” movie franchise. Little is known about these elusive sharks, and sightings of them are extraordinarily rare.
Philadelphia tells residents to consider bottled water after chemical spill
Philadelphia officials Sunday suggested residents consider using bottled water rather than tap water for drinking and cooking after a chemical spill into a tributary of the Delaware River, a source of drinking water for about 14 million people across f…
Commentary: China’s Saudi Arabia-Iran diplomatic move highlights its rising influence in Middle East
The deal China brokered will extend its trade, energy, financial and maritime power, and highlights the waning of the United States’ influence in the Gulf, says an economist.