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Getty Images Germany’s cabinet has decided to authorise the army to shoot down suspicious drones seen near military sites or other critical infrastructure. A statement from Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that, “especially since [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we have seen that drones are being used more and more frequently, … Read more
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of … Read more
At their confirmation hearings on Wednesday, the two men in line to oversee the United States’ global energy policies, Senator Marco Rubio and the fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, are expected to assail President Biden as overly concerned with climate change. According to a spokeswoman, Mr. Wright, who was picked to lead the Department of … Read more
Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and an exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Gershon Baskin, former Israeli Negotiator, Columnist, Speaker, Socio-political Activist, Middle East … Read more
Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia on Wednesday launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power grid in some areas despite freezing winter weather, officials said. The Russian Defense Ministry said that it launched a strike on “critically important facilities of gas and … Read more
Today on The Stream, AI’s role in news raises concerns about journalistic integrity, deepfakes, misinformation, and accountability in content creation. As artificial intelligence transforms news production, it offers both innovation and ethical challenges. While AI can streamline content and analyse data, it also raises concerns about misinformation, deepfakes, and accountability. How can the news industry … Read more
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is the latest athlete to have his home burglarized. Malkin’s three Stanley Cup rings were among the items taken in the robbery, per KDKA-TV. The 38-year-old’s home was broken into on the day the Penguins were playing the Ottawa Senators. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pittsburgh Penguins … Read more
Prices that consumers pay for a variety of goods and services rose again in December but closed out 2024 with some mildly better news on inflation, particularly on housing. The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4% on the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.9%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. … Read more
A Kenyan government minister has alleged that the country’s national intelligence agency was behind the abduction of his son last year, as criticism against the rising cases of abductions continues. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi said that it took a call by President William Ruto to have his son released by the National Intelligence … Read more
As Panama’s president laid a wreath to honor those who died protesting the American occupation 60 years ago, the ceremony attendees were resolute. The commemoration this month came just days after President-elect Donald J. Trump falsely claimed China was controlling the Panama Canal and suggested he could use military force to retake the waterway. The … Read more