Month: May 2022
Health officials investigating possible monkeypox case in Washington
Public health officials in Washington announced Monday they’re investigating the state’s first presumptively positive case of monkeypox. Details: The case involves an adult man who…
America needs sleep
Three factors determine 80%+ of our longevity — diet, exercise and sleep. Of those, sleep is by far the easiest to get right. Why it…
Georgia primary becomes Trump, Pence proxy feud in closing arguments
On the eve of Georgia’s primary, Gov. Brian Kemp and former Sen. David Perdue, two former allies, made their closing arguments to Republican voters. The…
M 4.6 – 193 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 4.6 – 193 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla Time 2022-05-23 23:20:23 UTC 2022-05-23 23:20:23 UTC at epicenter Location 19.678°N…
M 4.7 – north of Halmahera, Indonesia
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 4.7 – north of Halmahera, Indonesia Time 2022-05-23 23:11:46 UTC 2022-05-23 23:11:46 UTC at epicenter Location 3.745°N 128.098°E Depth 150.11…
Perdue closes primary run with racist attack on Stacey Abrams
Former Sen. David Perdue closed out his bid for the GOP’s nomination for governor of Georgia by seizing on comments by Democrat Stacey Abrams over…
Why Zelensky doubts he can deal with Putin
Volodymyr Zelensky is no longer so eager to meet with Vladimir Putin. Why it matters: In our interview tonight — our third in the past…
Five things to watch during Tuesday’s primaries
Voters head to the polls in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas and Minnesota on Tuesday as the 2022 primaries heat up. Why it matters: Tuesday will…
U.S. quietly negotiating among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians on Red Sea islands transfer
Chart: Axios Visuals The Biden administration has been quietly mediating among Saudi Arabia, Israel and Egypt on negotiations that, if successful, could be a first…
M 4.7 – off the coast of Ecuador
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 4.7 – off the coast of Ecuador Time 2022-05-23 22:53:52 UTC 2022-05-23 22:53:52 UTC at epicenter Location 1.031°N 85.321°W Depth…
Activision workers win vote to form industry’s first big union in U.S.
Quality assurance workers at Activision-owned development studio Raven Software voted to unionize today, setting up what would be the first union at a big American…
M 5.3 – South Sandwich Islands region
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.3 – South Sandwich Islands region Time 2022-05-23 22:33:26 UTC 2022-05-23 22:33:26 UTC at epicenter Location 55.472°S 29.681°W Depth 10.00…
With food prices continuing to climb, the UN is warning of crippling global shortages
Fears of a global food crisis are growing because of the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation. (Image credit: Jalaa…
Hot weather could be getting in the way of good sleep, a new study finds
Scientists analyzed the correlation between sleep activity and hot nighttime temperatures. A lack of sleep is a risk factor for physical and mental health problems….
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 23)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Source: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/23/1100808777/russia-ukraine-war-what-happened-today-may-23 Droolin’…
How the U.S.’s goals in Ukraine compare to Europe’s goals
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia and help Ukraine win, while some in Europe are looking for a diplomatic solution. Source: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/23/1100828793/how-the-u-s-s-goals-in-ukraine-compare-to-europes-goals Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Encore: Meet the cool 62-year-old Kenyan on first all-Black team to summit Everest
James Kagambi is a 62-year-old former teacher and a top mountaineer. He’s also the first Kenyan to summit Mount Everest, and talks about why this…
President Biden says the U.S. will defend Taiwan if China invades
President Biden said that the U.S. is committed to defend Taiwan in case of an attack by mainland China. China claims the island as its…
Former Spanish king returns to Spain, for a long weekend
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Barcelona-based journalist Alan Ruiz Terol about the return of the former king of Spain to his homeland after almost two…
Airbnb to take down its listings in China
Airbnb will remove all Chinese homes and experiences from its platform by mid-summer, a source familiar with the situation tells Axios. Why it matters: Airbnb’s…
Ukraine’s new law will let it fund the war effort by selling Russian assets
Just last week, a Ukrainian court seized hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of assets owned by a Russian oligarch. (Image credit: Sergei Supinsky/AFP via…
M 5.6 – 109 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
4.5+ Magnitude Earthquake Reported: M 5.6 – 109 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu Time 2022-05-23 19:26:36 UTC 2022-05-23 19:26:36 UTC at epicenter Location 17.093°S 167.410°E…
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