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- Associated Press
Somalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country, which has been assisting the government to bring peace and stability in the face of attacks by the al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabab. In a letter to the Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres obtained Friday by The Associated Press, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said the decision followed “a thorough consideration of our strategic priorities.” The current mandate of the mission, known as UNSOM, expires Oct. 31 and Fiqi asked for “the swift conclusion of the necessary procedures for the termination of the mission by the end of the mandate.”
- Insider Monkey
15 Best Places in Maryland For A Couple To Live On Only Social Security
This article takes a look at the 15 best places in Maryland for a couple to live on only Social Security. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on the future of Social Security in the US, you may go to 5 Best Places in Maryland for a Couple to Live on Only Social […]
- The Canadian Press
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records. An Ascension spokesperson said it detected “unusual activity” Wednesday on its computer network systems. Officials refused to say whether the non-profit Catholic health system, based in St. Louis, was the victim of a ransomware attack or whether it had
- BBC
Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
A solar storm of this scale can cause disruptions to infrastructure such as the power grid.
- The Canadian Press
Irvin sharp again for the Orioles, and Kimbrel pitches in the 7th inning of a 4-2 win over Arizona
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cole Irvin pitched into the sixth inning in another effective start, and a reshuffled bullpen held on for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Struggling reliever Craig Kimbrel was taken out of the closer's role for this game, but he worked a perfect seventh inning. Jacob Webb retired two batters in the eighth, but then walked a batter. Cionel Pérez came on and hit pinch-hitter Joc Pederson with a pitch before Eugenio Suárez hit a
- NBA.com
Tyrese Haliburton with a 2 Pt vs. New York Knicks
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) with a 2 Pt vs. New York Knicks, 05/10/2024
- The Guardian
Australia’s support for UN resolution on Palestinian membership ‘not recognition of statehood’
Penny Wong reiterates support for eventual two-state solution after watered-down resolution passed by general assembly
- Associated Press
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ones on Friday, nearly eight decades after the soldiers died in a plane crash in the final days of the conflict. The older Ikemoto was among 31 men killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan, on Aug. 13, 1945. Army records indicate only two of the 31 ever received Purple Heart medals, which the military awards to those wounded or killed during action against an enemy.
- PA Media: Entertainment
How does the Eurovision voting system work?
Last year, people from countries outside the contest were able to vote online and on the app.
- The Canadian Press
Santana hits tiebreaking HR as Twins beat Blue Jays for 16th win in 18 games
TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, Joe Ryan pitched seven innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 16th time in 18 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night. Carlos Correa had two hits and scored twice as the Twins won for the ninth time in their past 13 games in Toronto. Jose Miranda added an RBI single as the Twins, who successfully brought their lucky sausage across the Canadian border, extended their road winning streak to seven.
- PA Media: UK News
Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest
It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.
- The Guardian
Ferocious solar storm could give US rare view of northern lights
Noaa issues warning for extreme G5 geomagnetic storm, with effects due to last through weekend and possibly into next week
- The Canadian Press
Wildfire triggers evacuation of 'multiple neighbourhoods' in Fort Nelson, B.C.
FORT NELSON, B.C. — The B.C. Wildfire Service says the tactical evacuation of "multiple neighbourhoods" is underway in Fort Nelson, as an out-of-control wildfire threatens the town in the province's northeast. It says the fire is "highly visible" from the town, and the closure of Highway 97 is expected. The service says the fire is being fought by groundcrews and two helicopters that are bucketing water on the blaze, and air tanker support has been requested. It says that in addition to wildfire
- CBC
Kelowna man bemoans 'awful,' unexpected FortisBC tree work
Giulio Di Palma was shocked to return home from work one day in April to find the branches on half of his large spruce tree missing and a portion of the top cut off.The tree stood proudly in middle of his front yard, but it's been humbled by the unexpected pruning job, with every one of its street-facing limbs removed."It looks awful," said Di Palma. "I'm the laughing stock on Barkley Road."Di Palma's case serves as an example of how far utility company FortisBC is allowed to go when a tree grow
- The Canadian Press
Santana's solo shot lifts Twins over Blue Jays 3-2 in rematch of wild-card series
TORONTO — Carlos Santana's go-ahead home run in the fifth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday. Jose Miranda's RBI single in the first inning opened the scoring as Minnesota (23-15) won its third straight. Pinch-hitter Max Kepler added another RBI single in the ninth. Joe Ryan (2-2) struck out seven over seven innings, giving up one run on six hits. Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax came out of the Twins bullpen to preserve the win. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's home run i
- The Independent
Friends and family of murdered Mexico surfers say the men weren’t reckless, they were nature lovers
After the brutal murders of three men on a surfing trip in Baja last month, loved ones are finding comfort that surfers have been traveling to the region for decades. Andrea Cavallier reports