CHISINAU, Moldova – Near-final results in Moldova’s local elections show Chisinau’s incumbent mayor, pro-European Dorin Chirtoaca, slightly ahead but without enough votes to win outright. The ballot on Sunday was seen as a test of whether Moldova would remain committed to European integration or choose to move closer to Russia. …
Read More »It's Qaddafi's Weapons of Mass Destruction That We Need to Worry About Now
Libya’s Transitional National Council reports that Muammar Qaddafi is dead. That’s great and welcome news. Finally. And it’s especially great if, and we’re still sorting this out, it was the Libyans who ended the notorious strongman’s life not the United States of America or NATO. The Libyans, and their new …
Read More »Doug McDermott scores 39 points to lead No. 13 Creighton past Missouri State 74-52
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Doug McDermott put on a one-man show for Creighton. The All-America forward scored a season-high 39 points, including all 18 for the Bluejays in the first 7:12 of the second half, and No. 13 Creighton beat Missouri State 74-52 on Friday night. “I was just in a …
Read More »Suddenly the rematch with Cowboys means something Giants; Packers on 3-game skid
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A little more than five weeks ago, the New York Giants’ season looked over. They had played six games and failed to win. They were the worst team in the NFL, or at least had a share of that unwanted distinction. Fast forward to the middle …
Read More »Apparent AI mistakes force two judges to retract separate rulings
Two U.S. judges in separate federal courts scrapped their rulings last week after lawyers alerted them to filings that contained inaccurate case details or seemingly “hallucinated” quotes that misquoted cited cases — the latest in a string of errors that suggest the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal research …
Read More »Will Tesla’s diner trend catch on across the US?
Tesla just opened its long-awaited retro diner and supercharging station in West Hollywood, California. But this isn’t just another place to plug in your EV. It’s a full-on experience, a throwback to American diners with a futuristic twist. The big question: Is this a quirky one-off, or are we looking …
Read More »Taylor Swift's latest conversation with Brittany Mahomes revealed by Patrick
Patrick Mahomes gave an inside look into his family’s interactions with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Chiefs practice on Wednesday. With Swift set to appear on Kelce’s podcast “New Heights” on Wednesday night, Mahomes revealed the power couple called his wife Brittany after they finished pre-recording the podcast. “They …
Read More »Trump-Putin meeting starts, what we know so far
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday landed in Anchorage, Alaska and have begun their highly anticipated talks in pursuit of ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting marks the first time leaders from the U.S. and Russia have met in-person since Putin launched his deadly invasion …
Read More »Cutting this food could nearly double weight loss, plus ancient writings about Moses discovered
CUT IT OUT: A new study shows ditching ultra-processed foods nearly doubled weight loss in overweight adults. CARVED IN STONE: Ancient inscriptions could be the oldest written mention of Moses, predating the Bible. WORTH THE SQUEEZE: The FDA proposes lowering the minimum sugar content in pasteurized orange juice, which experts …
Read More »Billy Joel’s daughter, Alexa Ray, says singer’s brain disorder has led to major lifestyle changes
Alexa Ray Joel shared an update on her father Billy Joel’s health as the legendary singer battles a brain disorder. Billy, 76, announced that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) – which affects his vision, hearing and balance – on social media in May. The “Riverside Way” …
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