U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to visit Beijing on Sunday for talks aimed at reducing U.S.-China tensions, the first such high-profile trip.
U.S. closes airspace over Carolina coast, mulls downing suspected spy balloon
The Biden administration is considering a plan to shoot down a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on the U.S. military by bringing it down once it is above the Atlantic Ocean whe…
After Cracking Another ‘Secure’ Messaging App, European Police Arrest 42
Slashdot reader lexios shares this report from the French international news agency Agence France-Press:
European police arrested 42 suspects and seized guns, drugs and millions in cash, after cracking another encrypted online messaging service used b…
Iraqi currency crash halts after meeting with U.S. official
Iraq’s currency has halted its nosedive after a meeting between the Iraqi Central Bank head and a top U.S. Treasury official
Iraqi currency crash halts after meeting with U.S. official
Iraq’s currency has halted its nosedive after a meeting between the Iraqi Central Bank head and a top U.S. Treasury official.
Hunt ends for mountain lion that attacked California boy
California wildlife officials have called off the search for a mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy on a Northern California hiking trail.
Kenyan women trade firewood for solar cookers in battle against cancer
February 4 is World Cancer Day, a worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness and improving treatment of the disease. With data worldwide pointing to a rise in the number of people battling cancer, some poorer nations are looking to find alternati…
Best movies and shows to stream right now: February 2023
Set reminders, mark your calendars, and binge-watch to your heart’s content with our top streaming picks ahead of Valentine’s Day.
China balloon: US shoots down airship over Atlantic
The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.