Uganda restoring colonial-era rail after China fails to fund another line
The line was built during British colonial rule and hasn’t been in use for nearly four decades.
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California judge arrested on suspicion of killing wife
Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, arrested in connection with death of Sheryl Ferguson, 65, discovered at home with at least one gunshot woundA southern California judge has been arrested in connection with the killing of his wife, authorities said Friday.Jeffrey …
Injured Ukrainian mother appears on the cover of Playboy
Ukrainian model Iryna Bilotserkovets flaunts a metal bikini and eye patch on the Playboy cover.
North Dakota regulators deny siting permit for Summit carbon dioxide pipeline
North Dakota regulators have denied a siting permit for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through five states.
“As Hot As A Jacuzzi”: World’s Oceans Record Hottest Surface Temperature
The world’s oceans set a temperature record in the past week, with their surface hitting 20.96 degrees Celsius (69.7 Fahrenheit), European Union climate observatory data showed on Friday.
Oklahoma man pleads guilty to threatening to kill DeSantis, other Republican politicians
An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill several Republican politicians, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
At least two die as heavy rains hit Slovenia, forcing evacuations – Reuters
At least two die as heavy rains hit Slovenia, forcing evacuations ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
Husband named person of interest in death of wife who was found dead in 2007 but was never reported missing
Investigators said James Burrus left Sarasota abruptly in 2006—but without his wife Jeana
Star soprano Anna Netrebko sues Met Opera over its decision to cut ties over Russia-Ukraine war
Soprano Anna Netrebko, once among the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest box office draws, has sued the company and general manager Peter Gelb, alleging defamation, breach of contract and other violations.
Facing lawsuit from Musk, nonprofit head says he won’t stop exposing Twitter’s problems
The head of the Center for Countering Digital Hate said his nonprofit will continue researching alleged hate speech on Twitter despite a lawsuit from Musk.