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Factbox-Ukraine renews attacks on Russian energy sites " what has been hit?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (628+ words) MOSCOW, April 8(Reuters) " Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent weeks as peace talks have failed to make progress. Following is a summary of the attacks and their impact: NORSI, Russia's fourth-largest oil refinery, owned by Lukoil,…...
Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (153+ words) OSLO, April 8 (Reuters) " The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's "attempt to criminalise Memorial" "and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, as "an "extremist organisation. "The committee "has learned…...
Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (857+ words) By Helen Coster, Andrew Hay and Steve Gorman April 9 (Reuters) " NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and old across political divides, bringing unity of wonder,…...
Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic opens'doors for small AI rivals
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (441+ words) WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) " Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors, after the souring relationship between the Pentagon and its once-favored AI vendor, Anthropic, reinforced the need to diversify and increase…...
More companies committed to validated emission targets in 2025, SBTi reports
41+ min ago (95+ words) WKZO More companies committed to validated emission targets in 2025, SBTi reports April 9 (Reuters) " The number of companies with validated climate and emission targets, including net-zero commitments, saw "robust growth in 2025, according to a study released on Thursday by the corporate…...
Loy Norrix High School girl's swim and dive team honored for six undefeated seasons
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (130+ words) KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) " The Michigan Wolverines" national championship in men"s basketball this week was a tremendous victory, but Kalamazoo has a team with a far more impressive winning record. The girl"s swim and dive team at…...
Governor not making endorsements in U. S. Senate, Secretary of State races
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (107+ words) WKZO Governor not making endorsements in U. S. Senate, Secretary of State races LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) " Governor Gretchen Whitmer is not going to make any endorsements in the Democratic Party's primary races for Secretary of State or the U. S. Senate. Lieutenant…...
Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (244+ words) April 8 (Reuters) " U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday he will launch a podcast to discuss public health issues "and hold conversations with doctors and scientists, calling "it a step toward greater transparency at the nation's top health agency....
BTS to kick off massive world tour in South Korea
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (401+ words) By Sebin Choi and Daewoung Kim GOYANG, South Korea, April 9 (Reuters) " Kpop supergroup BTS will launch its global concert tour on Thursday in the South Korean city of Goyang, after the group's comeback single "topped rankings worldwide. BTS's World Tour…...
Flanagan's Irish Pub assets seized by judge
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (121+ words) WKZO Flanagan's Irish Pub assets seized by judge GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) " The assets of the former Flanagan's Irish Pub in downtown Grand Rapids have been seized by a judge after owners Benjamin and Martha Penrod defaulted on…...