Ex-firefighter who was fired over his medical marijuana use referenced Charlie Kirk’s assassination in threats against former bosses, officials say
Two incidents of threatened political violence target Connecticut officials in same week
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Turkey to host foreign leaders for Gaza meeting as cracks appear in ceasefire
Turkey will host a meeting next week with the foreign ministers of some Muslim countries to discuss the state of the Gaza ceasefire and how to proceed to the second stage, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Friday.
Man charged with threatening WA Gov. Ferguson
Authorities say social media posts directed at Gov. Bob Ferguson featured references to firearms and Ferguson’s security detail and photos of the governor’s home.
‘Severe water shortages’: Pakistan faces ‘acute risk’ after India’s IWT suspension – report
Pakistan faces a severe water crisis after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, potentially controlling crucial river flows. A recent report highlights Pakistan’s limited storage capacity, making it vulnerable to disruptions. India’s recent dam o…
What Happens When 3 Billionaires Walk Into A Fried Chicken And Beer Joint
Diners at a bustling Seoul fried chicken joint got the surprise of their lives on Thursday when three billionaires walked in and ended up paying everyone’s bill.
Salmon: ‘We must move quickly’
Re: “We’re back in court for Columbia Basin salmon’s survival” (Oct. 27, Opinion): I applaud the tribes, states and nongovernmental organizations for their return to court to fight for imperiled Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead. These fish are a nat…
Math: A necessary tool
Re: “Checking our math” (Oct. 19, Opinion): Math is a tool. For example, it is the basis for understanding the turn of a screw, the force and angle demanded to hammer a nail, the measurement required to assemble a 737 MAX so the door does not open at 3…
Militia attack on hospital in Darfur came in waves, WHO says
The World Health Organization reports that gunmen who reportedly killed at least 460 people at a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region returned three times to the facility during their assault.
Shutdown: Reopen government
Re: “Largest federal workers union calls for ‘clean’ bill to end shutdown” (Oct. 27, Nation & World): Each day this shutdown drags on, thousands of Washingtonians feel the strain — unpaid federal workers, anxious travelers and families watching foo…
No high-level US representatives will go to UN climate talks, Trump officials say
Decision to stay away from Cop30 meeting in Brazil underscores administration’s hostility to climate actionThe Trump administration has confirmed that no high-level representatives will be sent by the US to upcoming UN climate talks in Brazil, undersco…