Public health officials in Minnesota are growing increasingly concerned about Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative known by the street name “tranq” that is being mixed with the local illicit fentanyl supply. It causes disfiguring wounds and skin ulcers…
Blackmon’s 35 lead UL Monroe past Marshall 86-82 in 2 OTs
The UL Monroe Warhawks defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 86-82 in double overtime led by Jamari Blackmon’s 35 points.
Abmas’ 25 lead Oral Roberts over Denver 102-61
Led by Max Abmas’ 25 points, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles defeated the Denver Pioneers 102-61 on Thursday night.
Russian strikes kill 11 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says intimidation effort failed
Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones in waves of attacks on Thursday, killing at least 11 people, damaging dozens of buildings and energy facilities in an array of regions, officials said.
Tyre Nichols: What is the ‘Scorpion’ unit of Memphis police?
The special police squad unit focuses on violent crime, but critics say it has a reputation for brutality.
Davis’ 25 lead Memphis over SMU for Hardaway’s 100th win
Led by Kendric Davis’ 25 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the SMU Mustangs 99-84 on Thursday night for Penny Hardaway’s 100th coaching victory.
Can China’s young generation reverse population decline? – DW (English)
Can China’s young generation reverse population decline? DW (English)Raising China’s retirement ages won’t ‘make a big difference’ in workforce size South China Morning PostChina re-assessing labour policies amid shrinking populat…
Tyre Nichols: Biden urges calm over Memphis police murder case
Video of the traffic stop arrest in Memphis that led to Tyre Nichols’ death is due to be released on Friday.
South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China
South Korea says it will continue to restrict the entry of short-term travelers from China through the end of February over concerns that the spread of COVID-19 in that country may worsen following the Lunar New Year’s holidays.