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Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Volgograd; Russian drone kills man in Sumy
10+ min ago (356+ words) Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities, aiming to cut Moscow's revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion, now in its fifth year. Writing on X,…...
Factbox-Small aircraft crashes in Beijing over past 20 years
48+ min ago (235+ words) Below is a list of some crashes involving small aircraft or helicopters in Beijing over the past 20 years, based on aviation authority and Chinese state media reports." " July 6, 2022 " a tourist helicopter crashed during a flight between Beijing's Changping and Fangshan…...
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (183+ words) SRN News Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise building at 5: 55 p. m. on Friday and…...
Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy says
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (356+ words) The announcement by the Joint Maritime Information Center serves as another warning to Iran that the U. S. is pushing to reopen the strait. Iran has insisted ships must obey its orders and is warning it will start charging fees for transit…...
AI chatbots are helping people communicate with dating partners. Here are some do's and don'ts
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (676+ words) Whether you love or loathe generative AI chatbots, they're becoming increasingly involved in the business of romance. But those inquiries can have varying degrees of success. Understanding how to best harness a chatbot's power and acknowledging its limitations can help....
Small aircraft crash in Beijing kills one person, injures 13, local govt says
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (63+ words) SRN News Small aircraft crash in Beijing kills one person, injures 13, local govt says The injured are receiving full medical treatment, and relevant authorities are investigating the incident, the statement said. (Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong) Your…...
US auto safety regulator closes evaluation of 441, 002 Honda Odyssey vehicles after recall
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (194+ words) " The regulator opened a probe into 441, 000 units of the 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivan in October last year after complaints that side airbags deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was in motion, including incidents involving potholes. " The probe has been closed after Honda…...
US FDA greenlights Viridian's thyroid eye disease drug
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (380+ words) The decision gives patients a new treatment option in a market where Amgen's Tepezza has been the only approved therapy. The approval was based on two late-stage studies that showed the drug led to rapid and sustained improvements in key…...
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (309+ words) The junta said in a statement Friday it broke off relations with France effective immediately, accusing it of "blatant neo-colonial ambitions and active support for subversive networks and terrorists," without providing evidence. France's Foreign Minsitry spokesman Pascal Confavreux said in…...
EU defends digital tax approach, says ready to act if Trump takes measures
16+ hour ago (185+ words) SRN News EU defends digital tax approach, says ready to act if Trump takes measures BRUSSELS, June 26 (Reuters) " The European Commission said on Friday the EU and its member states have the sovereign right to regulate economic activity, responding to…...