Lawsuit alleges people imprisoned in Alaska receive inadequate health care
A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of people imprisoned in Alaska alleges that the state Department of Corrections provides inadequate health care.
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Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
Earlier this week, Temu increased prices and added “import charges” ranging from 130% to 150% on products shipped direct from China.
Fire destroys Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad bridge
Reports of a fire on the 28-span bridge between Mineral and Morton began at about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey’s introduction of Islam into education system
Several thousand Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of the northern half of ethnically divided Cyprus’ capital Nicosia to protest what they say is Turkey’s attempt to erode their secular roots and to strengthen the hold of political Islam over their …
The VA’s Home Refinancing Options for Military Members and Veterans
If you’ve been thinking of refinancing your home loan, these brief descriptions will give you the background information needed to help you discuss your options with lenders.
An Australian woman is on trial for murder by toxic mushrooms. Here’s what to know – NPR
An Australian woman is on trial for murder by toxic mushrooms. Here’s what to know NPRDeliberate poisoning or a tragic accident? The question at the heart of Australia’s mushroom murders trial The GuardianWhat is iNaturalist? The …
An Australian woman is on trial for murder by toxic mushrooms. Here’s what to know
Erin Patterson hosted several of her estranged husband’s relatives for lunch in July 2023. Within days, three of them were dead of mushroom poisoning. She denies deliberately poisoning them.
CIA releases Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese officials to spill secrets
The CIA has released two Mandarin-language videos online designed to encourage disgruntled Chinese officials to share government secrets with America’s spies.
Researchers find ‘lid’ keeping Yellowstone super volcano from erupting
A “sharp, volatile-rich cap” about 2.5 miles under Yellowstone’s surface “acts like a lid,” trapping pressure and heat that it releases gradually.
The Challenge to Japan’s Nuclear Restart
Nuclear power is a key plank in Japan’s national energy vision, but 14 years after the Fukushima meltdown, the restart process hasn’t overcome the central problem.