1 dead, 6 taken to hospitals in Chicago high-rise fire
Chicago authorities say one person has died and six others were taken to hospitals Wednesday as firefighters responded to a high-rise apartment building fire on the city’s South Side, battling flames on multiple floors as snow fell.
US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces
US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion.
Global economic growth will slow to 1.9% in 2023: UN
For the world’s least developed countries, the U.N. said growth is projected at 4.4% this year, about the same as last year but significantly below the UN’s target of 7% by 2030.
Beirut blast: Lebanon prosecutor charges judge leading investigation
It comes two days after the judge restarted his investigation, which had been frozen for 13 months.
Puerto Rico selects company to privatize power generation
Puerto Rico privatized its electricity production on Wednesday.
‘He should resign’: Stratford-on-Avon constituents on Zahawi tax scandal
Residents in Warwickshire town give their views on growing controversy around local Tory MP’s tax affairsThe market town of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire has been a Conservative stronghold for well over a hundred years, with its current MP, Nadhi…
10 Seattle chefs and restaurants nominated for 2023 James Beard awards
A slew of Seattle eateries and chefs (and a popular Belltown cocktail bar) have been named semifinalists for James Beard awards. Other Washington names made the cut, too.
First UK industrial action against Amazon is ‘making an impact’, says GMB
Managers said to be covering for striking staff, though firm insists action has not disrupted activityWorkers at Amazon’s huge Coventry depot described the “stressful” conditions inside as they staged a historic strike to demand pay of £15 an hour – th…
US to Send 31 M1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, Despite Concerns
President Joe Biden’s announcement reverses months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain.