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Don’t Want That Smoke: Canadian Wildfires Darken Skies, Prompt Air Alerts Across US East
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 11:02pm EDTThere are currently 421 active fires in Canada – including 27 that ignited on Tuesday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. More than 9.63 million acres have burned in Canada this year, an area larger than New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Gravitational Waves May Be Generated From Debris Fields Around Dying Stars – Study
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 10:29pm EDTAstrophysicists have primarily detected gravitational waves from binary systems involving the merger of black holes or neutron stars. Northwestern University researchers now propose analyzing a previously unexplored avenue—the turbulent debris fields that surround dying massive stars.
Tucker Carlson in First Twitter Show: ‘Any Fair Person’ Thinks Ukraine Struck Kakhovka HPP
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 10:12pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Any fair person would conclude that Ukraine was responsible for the damage to the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant after reviewing evidence on the matter, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said in the first episode of his new independent Twitter show.
Two Dead, Several Injured After Shooting Near High School Graduation in Virginia
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 9:47pm EDTA second graduation set to take place hours later at the same Virginia venue was canceled in response to the shooting, which resulted in two arrests and several people sustaining injuries.
We’re Talking About (Debate) Practice?
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 9:20pm EDTOn Tuesday, Chris Christie announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
Prince Harry in UK Tabloid Case: UK Journalism, Government at ‘Rock Bottom’
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 8:29pm EDTPrince Harry’s appearance on the witness stand marks the first time in over 132 years that a senior member of the British royal family has testified in court since the “royal baccarat scandal” of 1890, where the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) was sued for defamation.
US in ‘Cardboard Box’ Recession, May See Inflation Drop in 6 Months – Top Economist
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 7:56pm EDTA cardboard box recession indicates a contraction of the manufacturing and trade industry, but it has a possible silver lining: slowed inflation.
Ukraine Conflict Taught Pentagon to Invest More in Munition Stockpiles – US Army Chief
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 7:28pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The situation in Ukraine demonstrated to the United States the importance of additional investing to develop more robust munition stockpiles, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told reporters.
US Navy Releases Video of ‘Close’ Encounter With Chinese Warship
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 6:49pm EDTThe relationship between China and the United States has deteriorated significantly since then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August of last year. While both countries have expressed interest in thawing relations, recent incidents have impeded progress.
Nebenzia: Russia ‘Bewildered’ by UN Remarks, Regrets Its Kakhovka Warnings Were Not Heard
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 6:21pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia regrets that the international community did not hear its warnings last October about the potential threat that the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and dam would pose, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Tuesday.
Merck Sues Biden Administration for ‘Sham’ Drug Price Negotiation Mandate
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 5:13pm EDTPharmaceutical giant Merck has filed a new lawsuit against the US government challenging its ability to negotiate drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a sweeping law passed last year that purported to address several problematic price increases for Americans.
Wolverine Spotted in California Marks Second-Ever Sighting in 100 Years
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 5:04pm EDTThe sighting of a wolverine from 2008 to 2018, primarily in the Tahoe National Forest, was the only previous record of the species in California. However, the recent wolverine sighting is believed to be that of a different specimen, as the animal’s lifespan is typically 12 to 13 years.
Scientists Collect First-Ever Samples From Earth’s Mantle
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 4:23pm EDTA group of scientists working from a drilling ship off the coast of the Azores have collected the first-ever core samples taken from Earth’s mantle, the molten area that surrounds the planet’s core. They hope it will shed light on the chemical reactions that gave birth to life on Earth.
Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Files Paperwork for 2024 Presidential Bid
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 3:54pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie officially filed his paperwork to run for US president in the 2024 election, a Federal Election Commission filing revealed on Tuesday.
1Secret Cable Debunks Biden Claim of Being Caught Off Guard by Kabul’s Sudden 2021 Collapse
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 3:14pm EDTThe United States and its NATO allies were forced to accelerate their withdrawal from Afghanistan in the late summer of 2021 after the Taliban* launched a Blitzkrieg offensive and overran all of the country’s major cities in less than two weeks, prompting the NATO-backed puppet government and security forces to disintegrate.
Robert Kennedy’s Attacks on Anthony Fauci Over COVID-19 Lockdowns Justified
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 3:05pm EDTPresidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn fire for his anti-establishment views, not least his attacks on former White House medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci. But geopolitical analyst, researcher and blogger Ian Shilling said Kennedy’s criticisms were more than justified.
Russian Kamikaze Drone Privet-82 Secures Defense Ministry’s Validation – Developer
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:52pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s state-of-the-art kamikaze drone Privet-82, developed by the Oko design bureau, has been approved by the Russian Defense Ministry, Oko co-owner and general director Vadim Zhernov told Sputnik on Tuesday.
US Has Not Given Up on Fully Denuclearizing North Korea – Arms Control Official
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:43pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States continues to insist on full denuclearization of North Korea despite Pyongyang’s lack of response to diplomatic outreach, State Department Under Secretary for Arms Control Bonnie Jenkins said on Tuesday.
Japan, US, Australia, Canada Hold Joint Naval Exercises in East China Sea
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:38pm EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan, the United States, Australia and Canada have conducted three-day joint naval exercises in the East China Sea aimed at strengthening interoperability, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) said on Tuesday.
Iran to Gain Access to Around $24Bln of Frozen Assets in Near Future – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:35pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran will soon gain access to around $24 billion of its frozen assets in Iraq and South Korea, as well as funds under Tehran’s special drawing rights in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) thanks to Oman’s mediation efforts and the Iranian government’s economic diplomacy, a Iranian news agency reported on Tuesday.
Lula Unveils Plan to Legalize Indigenous Lands, Halt Illegal Amazon Deforestation by 2030
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:11pm EDTBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made major moves to reverse the environmental course set by his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, including unveiling a plan to halt illegal deforestation in the Amazon and to set aside huge amounts of the rainforest for government protection.
Iran Eyes Regional Energy Hub Status Through Cooperation With Turkmenistan
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 2:05pm EDTIran is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world, selling most of its energy to Asian markets amid US threats of secondary sanctions. In light of the restrictions, the Islamic Republic has pushed to dramatically ramp up its economic, energy, and security cooperation with its Eurasian neighbors.
Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Kiev’s Terror Attack on Kakhovka Dam May Disrupt Western Support
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 1:47pm EDTThe destruction of Novaya Kakhovka dam by the Ukrainian military poses a danger to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and might become the tipping point for consolidated US political and military support for Kiev, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik.
Moscow Lodges Protest to Brussels Over Use of Belgian Weapons in Belgorod Region Attack
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 1:40pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Belgian ambassador in Moscow Mark Michielsen to protest the use of Belgian weapons in the sabotage attack on the Belgorod region on May 22.
Moscow to Host 3d Russia-Gulf Summit in July
Sputnik - Jun 6th 2023 1:35pm EDTDOHA (Sputnik) – The third meeting of the Russia – Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue will take place in Moscow in July, the new Russian Ambassador to Kuwait, Vladimir Zheltov, said on Tuesday.
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