Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it’s happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities.
Israeli strikes kill 78 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say
Hasan N. H. Alzaanin/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Israeli strikes killed at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Gaza’s Civil Defence body
North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia
Contributor/Getty Images (SEOUL) — Over 12,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security Council last
New security cameras installed at Rod Mills Park
Blackman Township has installed new security cameras at Rod Mills Park, located at 3300 W. Parnall Rd. The $36,650 project aims to deter vandalism and create a safer environment for park visitors, according to Township Supervisor Pete
DoorDash delivery shooting leads to assault and firearm charges
A dispute over grass damage and a botched DoorDash order led to a shooting in Leoni Township, according to testimony heard Wednesday in Jackson County District Court. Maryssa Williams recounted how she was shot outside her Rosewood
Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say
Pope Francis (R) reads a speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images) (LONDON)
3 Stanley Cup championship rings stolen from home of Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin
kali9/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Three Stanley Cup championship rings have been stolen from the home of Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin during yet another burglary in a series of thefts from high-profile professional athletes, authorities
Scoreboard roundup — 1/15/25
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 125, 76ers 119Celtics 97, Raptors 110Hawks 110, Bulls 94Magic 93, Bucks 122Mavericks 116, Pelicans 119Grizzlies 129, Spurs 115Rockets 128, Nuggets 108Hornets 117,