Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia on Wednesday, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries. Ukrainian President...
A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American...
Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government....
The hidden legacy of dead species
(CN) — Death doesn’t always end a species’ impact on its environment. Researchers studying ecosystems across the country found that the remains of foundation species such as oysters, corals and trees can continue shaping habitats for years or even decades...
Pew survey reveals a rainbow of beliefs within red v. blue politics
(CN) — Do you prefer a smaller government that provides fewer resources, or a bigger government providing more services? With what importance do you rank climate change and protecting the nation’s borders? These are among the 24 questions posed in Pew’s...
An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
NEW YORK (AP) — A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe released its first major results on Wednesday. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in China started collecting data in...
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched airstrikes Wednesday against Iran, and President Donald Trump said more were coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war,...
Israel lawmakers bid to exempt ultra-Orthodox from conscription
JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israeli lawmakers voted on Wednesday to advance a bill that would allow most ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to avoid military conscription, despite fierce opposition protests. Ultra-orthodox men have largely been exempted from service throughout...
German consortium hopes to build new fighter jet after collapse of French partnership
BERLIN (AFP) — Airbus and seven other companies are set to launch a consortium to build a next-generation fighter jet in Berlin on Thursday, hoping to replace the Franco-German FCAS project that was scrapped this week. “We are ready to assume...