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The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Raise Sea Level By Several Feet

Antarctica's "doomsday glacier" has the potential to rapidly retreat in the coming years amplifying concerns over the extreme sea level rise that would accompany its potential demise.

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment To Collaborate With African Partners During Space Forum

On December 13, 2022, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit featured the first-ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum. The Forum reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to collaborating with African partners on the peaceful use and exploration of outer space to meet shared priorities for here on Earth.

The New Buildings Set To Shape The World In 2023

With construction projects often taking years to complete, delays caused by Covid-19 are still being felt. But 2023 nonetheless promises to be a year of remarkable new openings.

Ghana Soccer Star Christian Atsu Is “Yet To Be Found,” Agent Says

The agent of Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu says the player's whereabouts are still not known, reversing a CNN report stated the Hatayspor winger was rescued from rubble after being caught in the earthquakes that struck southern Turkey.

2 Of The 4 Americans Kidnapped In Mexico Found Dead, Remaining Found Alive Mexican...

Two of the four Americans kidnapped by armed gunmen in a Mexico border city on Friday were found dead and two were found alive, Mexican officials said Tuesday.

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero To Be Released From Rwanda Prison

Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda" and had been sentenced to prison in Rwanda, has had his sentence commuted by the country's President Paul Kagame after his request for clemency.

Another Broadcaster Quits TikTok, Says Secuirty Risks ‘Too Great’ For Media

Experts say the security fears behind the recent government bans, while serious, currently appear to reflect only the potential for TikTok to be used for foreign intelligence, not that it has been.

Rapper Meek Mill Vows To ‘Spread The Word’ Against Antisemitism After Auschwitz Visit

Meek Mill said he went to Auschwitz to "see this for myself and learn about it for myself," describing what he saw there as "terror, pain, something you can't really explain."

What Do We Know About The Us Soldier In North Korea And What Might...

For the first time in decades a US soldier is believed to be in North Korean custody. US military officials say King “willfully and without authorization” crossed into North Korea while taking a civilian tour of the Joint Security Area.

Jamaica Heads To Women’s World Cup Knockout Stage For First Time

Jamaica became the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup. Jamaica had never previously reached the knockout stages of a World Cup – men’s or women’s – prior to the 0-0 draw in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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There’s A New Excitement Around The WNBA This Season

Ticket sales for the Chicago Sky have jumped. Celebrities are wearing Indiana Fever jerseys. Google searches for the league are higher than ever. Everyone is talking about the WNBA. And the hype is real.