Torpedo-shaped bats draw attention after Yankees hit team-record 9 homers in rout of Brewers
New torpedo bats drew attention when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers that traveled a combined 3,695 feet.
Month: March 2025
US will not step in to help Europe if Russia attacks, says leaked Pentagon file
Leading UK defence voices have warned that the memo will “embolden” and “encourage” Putin to launch a new assault on Europe.
Bodies of 3 US Soldiers Recovered from Swamp in Lithuania; Search for Last Missing Soldier Ongoing
The soldiers were aboard an M88A2 Hercules, a hulking armored recovery vehicle designed to tow tanks and other heavy machinery, when it became submerged in a bog last Tuesday, military officials said
Lindsey Graham furious as Netanyahu appoints official who dared criticize Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is furious after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Navy commander Vice Adm. (res.) Eli Sharvit to lead the Shin Bet security service on Monday. “While it is undeniably true that America has no better friend…
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike as piles of waste grow
Council leader says situation causing ‘harm and distress’ with 17,000 tonnes of rubbish uncollectedBirmingham city council has declared a major incident over an ongoing bin strike, saying the daily blocking of depots by picket lines means vehicles are …
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people Catholic News AgencyVenezuela will have its first female saint after approval from Pope Francis AP NewsPope’s work during convalescence includes clearing path fo…
Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the world
A federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of a high-priced Chilean sea bass from protected waters near Antarctica.
Substack rolls out a TikTok-like video feed in its app, initially featuring short-form videos under 10 minutes (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)
Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Substack rolls out a TikTok-like video feed in its app, initially featuring short-form videos under 10 minutes — Substack continues to double down on video amid TikTok’s uncertain future in the U.S. The com…
Why a figure of 48% is important in Trump trade war escalation
Here is a number to lodge in your brain in the coming weeks and months: 48%.
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’ – The Guardian
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’ The GuardianDeadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORGHunt for quake survivors ongoing in Myanmar, Thailand; 2,000+ dead YahooAs Rescuers…