Kim Jong Un sending soldiers to Russia complicates Putin's BRICS summit

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 hours ago

“KAZAN, Russia — Once again the reality of war may be dictating the direction of global politics.”

Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending strike

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“Boeing machinists voted 64% against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday, extending a more...”

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders in multiple states

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“Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders in multiple states, the CDC said.”

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  3 days ago

“Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose alleged sexual misconduct fueled the #MeToo movement and who was recently indicted on new...”

Los Angeles Dodgers advance to World Series for fourth time in seven years

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  3 days ago

“The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series, defeating the New York Mets in the National League Championship series in six games.”

Slow progress after Cuba's electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

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“As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.”

Amid global adoption reckoning, adoptees fight long-standing narrative they should be 'grateful'

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“Amid recent investigations on systemic adoption fraud by the Chinese and South Korean governments, adoptees are speaking out on a narrative they...”

Texas execution tied to 'shaken baby syndrome' death is in limbo amid legal fight

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  one week ago

“Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."”

700,000 years of Egyptian history finds enormous new home

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  one week ago

“Even before it opened this week, the Grand Egyptian Museum looked to be making history. On Wednesday, Egypt will finally open doors to some of the...”

SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster in dramatic landing during fifth flight test

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  one week ago

“SpaceX launched its fifth test flight of its Starship rocket on Sunday and made a dramatic first catch of the rocket's more than 20-story tall...”