Pentagon — The Pentagon dismissed a new round of Russian accusations that the United States is pushing the war in Ukraine into ever more dangerous territory as “reckless” rhetoric, calling out Moscow and its allies for escalating tensions. U.S. defense officials Monday declined to confirm media reports that President Joe Biden has decided to allow…
In New York City, where some communities have limited access to fresh produce, a unique classroom program is teaching students how to grow their own food and improve their eating habits. Aron Ranen has more on how gardening is shaping healthier futures for kids.This post was originally published on here
President-elect Donald Trump will come into office in January 2025 with unified control of the U.S. Congress. Republicans will hold majorities in both the Senate and House as the result of a mandate from American voters. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Capitol Hill.This post was originally published on here
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and…
Manila, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States signed on Monday a military intelligence-sharing deal in a further deepening of defense ties between the two nations facing common security challenges in the region. Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, at Manila’s military headquarters where both…
U.S. President Joe Biden began a historic trip to Brazil Sunday, becoming the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest to mark his efforts on fighting climate change. He will attend the summit of the 20 largest economies, the G20, Monday in Rio de Janeiro, where climate, poverty reduction and other global clauses…
NEW ORLEANS — Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests. Officers responding to reports of gunfire shortly after 3:30 p.m. on an avenue in the city’s St. Roch neighborhood…
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Okaloosa County could soon be home to the largest artificial reef in our waters, but that decision is still pending. County leaders have a contingent contract to purchase the S.S. United States, a historic ship that is one thousand feet long, more than 100 feet longer than the Titanic. Under…
The four states are mostly agriculture-based: Kedah and Perlis have vast tracts of paddy fields, while Kelantan grows rubber and tobacco, alongside paddy and palm oil. Both Kelantan and Terengganu have an active batik industry. Supplementing state-government incomes are petroleum royalties paid to Terengganu and Kelantan for offshore drilling of oil and gas by the…
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