Brush fire ignites in Lakewood park, threatening homes
A brush fire in Lakewood’s Fort Steilacoom Park threatened surrounding neighborhoods, prompting officials to briefly advise residents to evacuate as they fought the fire.
Day: August 17, 2023
Trump allies likely to be booked at notorious Atlanta jail
The sheriff said the defendants would be treated like everyone else should they surrender at the jail; the process for Donald Trump could be different.
Nicaraguan government seizes highly regarded university from Jesuits
The Jesuits say Nicaragua’s government has confiscated the University of Central America in Nicaragua, which is one of the region’s most highly regarded colleges.
Ada Deer, influential Native American leader from Wisconsin, dies at 88
Ada Deer, an esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has died at age 88.
How Australian and UK newspapers reacted to the Matildas’ defeat in the Women’s World Cup semi-final
An outpouring of heartbreak and love came from the home team’s papers, while English newspapers revelled in the Lionesses’ victoryFollow all our Women’s World Cup 2023 coverageGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAus…
Dozens of oil, gas projects to come on stream within months: Iran’s VP
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has stated that 67 oil and gas projects will be put into operation by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 19, 2024).
Main highway in Lahaina reopens, revealing stark devastation from Maui’s wildfires
U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden will travel to Hawaii on Monday to survey the devastation from deadly wildfires that destroyed much of the Maui resort town of Lahaina last week and killed at lea…
Plasma breakthrough could enable better hypersonic weapons, spacecraft
Hot electronics are a big problem for next-generation missiles. The fourth state of matter could be the solution.
Plasma breakthrough could enable better hypersonic weapons, spacecraft
Hot electronics are a big problem for next-generation missiles. The fourth state of matter could be the solution.
Adobe and Microsoft Break Some Old Files By Removing PostScript Font Support
Recent developments, such as Adobe ending support for Type 1 fonts in 2023 and Microsoft discontinuing Type 1 font support in Office apps, may impact users who manage their own fonts, potentially leading to compatibility and layout issues in older file…