Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
The United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials vital for the green energy transition
1970-01-01 08:00
Playwright Arthur Miller's old studio is in a Connecticut parking lot, awaiting its next act
The shingled one-room structure where Arthur Miller worked at his home in Connecticut, from 1958 until his death in 2005, has been sitting behind the Roxbury town hall
1970-01-01 08:00
North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan
North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities
1970-01-01 08:00
A pig farm that stood on the site of a Nazi-era 'Roma camp' is finally demolished
Čeněk Růžička looked euphoric as he swung the pickaxe against the wall. He had spent decades campaigning for the pig farm to be torn down. It was finally happening.
1970-01-01 08:00
Democrats' new primary calendar remains unresolved. The party insists that's OK
New Hampshire is in open rebellion
1970-01-01 08:00
The GOP sees its most diverse presidential field as questions of race move to the forefront
The 2024 Republican presidential field has already made history months before the first nominating contest: A record six of the roughly dozen major candidates seeking to become their party's standard-bearer are people of color.
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Palestinians killed as Israel launches large-scale raid in West Bank stronghold of militants
The Israeli military has launched a large-scale raid in a stronghold of militants in the occupied West Bank
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli forces strike West Bank city, Palestinians say one killed
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military said it hit a command centre for militant fighters in the West Bank city of Jenin
1970-01-01 08:00
Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ratifies CBA to launch new league, AP source says
It’s game on for a new, yet-to-be named women’s pro hockey league to launch in January after union members cleared the final major hurdle by unanimously ratifying a collective bargaining agreement and a constitution, a person with direct knowledge of the vote told The Associated Press
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel forces launch lethal strike on West Bank's Jenin
Israeli forces launched a large military operation on Sunday night in Jenin in the northern West Bank.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man arrested after South Carolina house fire leaves 6 people dead, 1 critically injured, sheriff's office says
Authorities have launched a murder investigation after six people died and one person was critically injured in a house fire in Green Pond, South Carolina, Sunday, the county sheriff says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmers in Nepal celebrate rice planting day with special feasts and festivities
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of farmers and their families across Nepal celebrated an annual paddy festival by planting rice, splashing in the muddy fields and enjoying a special feast.
1970-01-01 08:00