Russian officials and state media have downplayed President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine, painting Kyiv as a U.S. puppet and maintaining Moscow’s forces will prevail despite Washington’s pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine.
New York alligator captured in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo.
This is the perfect mini electric screwdriver, and it’s 20% off for Black Friday
Looking for stocking stuffers for the DIYers in your life? My favorite mini rechargeable screwdriver is a sure bet.
PM Rishi Sunak Unveils Tougher Measures Against Domestic Abuse In UK
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday unveiled tougher new measures to crack down on domestic abusers, including electronic tags for the most dangerous offenders who subject women and girls to harassment, aggression and violence.
Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debut
Houston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll for the third time this season while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
Starbucks recalls 300,000 Frappuccino bottled drinks over glass fears
Recall came after pieces of glass were found in bottles of Starbucks vanilla Frappucinos
Microsoft’s Outlook Spam Email Filters Are Broken for Many Right Now
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Turkey-Syria border region hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Turkey-Syria border two weeks after a massive earthquake in the region left more than 40,000 people dead, US Geological Survey has said.
Told Russia About Biden’s Ukraine Visit ‘Hours Before” Departure, Says US
The United States gave a heads up to Moscow “hours” ahead of President Joe Biden’s “risky” surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday to avoid any chance of conflict, a senior White House aide said.
Historic venice canals reduced to muddy ditches by severe low tides
It is longest water levels have remained so low in Venetian lagoon for at least 15 years