Govs. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., and Wes Moore, D-Md., on Friday blamed partisan primaries for making politics more extreme and called for bringing back “dignity” in politics and government. Asked whether dignity is a quality that could win a presidential election, Stitt told “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker, “I would think so.” They were speaking…
Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state’s Spokane area, US officials said. Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning. “Our state is facing a very serious situation with multiple fires, and our hearts go out to Washingtonians…
‘I felt like I unlocked a secret version of adult life’ The conversation around work from home is once again finding space on social media. While some people enjoy the routine of going to the office, others continue to say that remote work helps them strike a better balance between their jobs and personal lives….
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A bystander may have saved lives after a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger on Saturday by distracting the suspect, according to a witness. Lane Koehn, 34, was at a stoplight just outside the fast-food restaurant when he saw a person with an AR-style rifle emerge from the drive-thru. Bullets…
Runner Sophie Woods became the fastest person to complete the 2,000km (1242-mile) Via Alpina ultramarathon beating both the men’s and women’s record. Woods ran the route through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries. “Through the whole thing, I was only ever thinking about the day, the hour,…
Fermented foods have become a staple in conversations around gut health, from kombucha and kefir to kimchi and sauerkraut. But another ingredient is quietly attracting attention: fermented chickpea water. Whether it is the liquid left behind after cooking chickpeas (known as aquafaba) or chickpea water intentionally fermented with beneficial bacteria, some people believe it could…
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung to the top of the box office charts with a whopping $355 million debut — the second-biggest opening weekend in domestic box office history. Combined with the ongoing draw of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which pulled in another $51 million this weekend, the two blockbusters delivered a one-two punch that…
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured his courage and selfless service. Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which rescued more…
She never gave up on art: A grandmother whose remarkable digital creations made her an Instagram icon (Canva) There is something magical about watching someone prove the world wrong without saying a word. Concha García Zaera did exactly that.At the age of 87, the grandmother from Valencia, Spain, became an unlikely internet sensation. She sat…
A wildfire burning northwest of downtown Spokane, Washington, has damaged more than 600 structures as officials continue to assess the destruction. The fire is listed at 5,390 acres as of Sunday, according to Benjamin Cossel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who told NBC News officials were still working to determine the full scope of…