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Shocking images emerge of torture chambers and mass graves in Ukraine

Chilling photos reveal inside of Russian ‘torture chambers’ in Ukraine after mass grave discovery – New York Post Chilling photos emerged on Sunday showing purported “torture chambers” used by Russian forces against Ukrainians, with dirty bedding, shredded pieces of foam and empty pumpkin-seed pods scattered across the floor. The Ukrainian president said that more than 10 torture chambers were found in the liberated areas of Kharkiv Oblast, various cities and towns, as well as a …

The Queen of England has died

Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain – Reuters UK Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96 at Balmoral, having ruled for 70 years. Her son, King Charles III, said his beloved Mother’s death was “a time of deep sadness” for him and his family, and her loss will be “deeply felt” across the world. Senior royals had gathered at her Scottish estate following growing concerns over her health …

Shocking video shows ride plumet to the ground

A carnival attraction in India fell 50 feet to the ground, leaving several injured. The Hindustan Times reported the incident happened on Sunday night at the Dussehra Grounds at Phase-8, Mohali, Punjab, in India. According to the report, “At least 10 people, including five children, were seriously injured after the funicular, also known as a tower-fall, came crashing down. The joyride is a round-shaped attraction attached to a tall tower. Normally, passengers experience a thrilling …

‘Doomsday’ glacier hanging by a thread, could forever alter coastlines worldwide

Thwaites “doomsday” Glacier disintegrating faster than thought – The Washington Post Thwaites Glacier, which can push the sea level up several feet, is being eroded away at its submerged base as Earth heats up, and scientists expect it to recede rapidly over the next few years. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which holds enough ice to raise the sea level up to 16 feet, is under close scrutiny for rapid melt. Researchers have been concerned …

NASA is launching spacecraft to try to save earth from asteroid

NASA to crash $330m spacecraft into asteroid to see if impact can alter course – The Guardian NASA controllers are sending their $330 million robotic spacecraft, the Dart, hurtling toward the asteroids to learn how to divert them if any are discovered on their way to colliding with Earth. The Dart mission, launched in November last year, is expected to hit its target early morning hours on Sept. 27. Scientists hope to better understand how …

Mystery illness has killed at least 4

Legionella suspected of causing illness that killed 4 and sickened 7 in Argentina, health officials say – NBC News An illness affecting 11 people in Argentina, killing four, could have been caused by Legionella, a bacterium that causes Legionnaires disease, public health officials said on Saturday. Officials were trying to identify what caused the malady, which has sickened 11 people associated with a private clinic in the town of San Miguel de Tucuman, about 670 …

Florida sues Biden Administration, losing $150 million per year

DeSantis sues Biden administration over Canadian drug importation program – POLITICO Florida is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its failure to act on a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The governor said the FDA was “unlawfully delaying” and “unreasonably delaying” the approval of the plan. DeSantis estimated importing cheaper drugs from Canada could save the Florida state government up to $150 million per year. Florida was the first state under …

The Legacy of Princess Diana: 25 years after her death

Princess Diana’s legacy 25 years after her death – CBS Mornings Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana’s wardrobe continues to inspire a new generation. Recent films and TV shows like “Spencer,” “The Crown” and HBO Max’s documentary, “Princess” have renewed interest in Diana, introducing her to Millennials and Generation Z. As was true of the Netflix series reinvention of this wedding outfit, younger generations are imbibing her looks for a particular aesthetic. They like …

Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet president, has died

Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91 – The Associated Press Mikhail Gorbachev — the last leader of the former Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 — has died at the age of 91. Gorbachev died following a prolonged illness, according to Russian state news agencies. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Gorbachev’s family and friends. The world leaders paid tribute to Gorbachev on Tuesday, with Joe Biden calling him a …

Tensions flare as the US sends warships through Taiwan Strait

U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit – Reuters The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville entered the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, marking the first U.S. naval transit of the waterway since U.S.-China tensions flared up over House Speaker Nancy Pelosis’s visit to the island this month. John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told CNN that the two ships sent a clear message that the U.S. military would operate anywhere international …