US heads into long weekend amid severe heat in the south, wildfire smoke in the north
June 29, 2023 12:31 PM WASHINGTON – Americans are heading into a long holiday weekend ahead of Independence Day sandwiched between severe heat in the south and spreading smoke from…
Suspected Chinese spy balloon used US tech to spy on Americans: Report
June 29, 2023 12:20 PM China has said the balloon was for weather monitoring. Read More
Yellen says hopes to meet new leaders on possible China trip
June 29, 2023 10:05 AM She reiterated calls for the world’s two largest economies to work together on crucial global challenges. Read More
Menopause hormone pills associated with dementia, causation unclear: Study
June 29, 2023 8:40 AM In a study of 60,000 Danish women, those who used HRT had a 24% higher risk of an eventual dementia diagnosis. Read More
Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger: Study
June 29, 2023 8:24 AM Exposure to green spaces has previously been linked with better cardiovascular health and lower rates of mortality. Read More
‘Godfather of AI’ urges governments to face dangers
June 29, 2023 7:55 AM Mr Geoffrey Hinton in May quit after a decade of work at Google to speak more freely on the dangers of AI. Read More
Smoky skies menace US cities, driving residents indoors
June 29, 2023 7:45 AM Cancellations of summertime activities and events cascaded across the region. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 29
June 29, 2023 7:32 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, June 29, 2023. Read More
Ukrainian forces advance ‘slowly but surely’ at front, says official
June 29, 2023 7:00 AM KYIV – Ukrainian forces are advancing “slowly but surely” on the front lines in the east and south-east of the country, as well as around…
Armed man killed in gunfire exchange near US consulate in Jeddah, says state media
June 29, 2023 6:21 AM He is reported to have got out of a car near the consulate with a firearm in his hand. Read More