Posts by Kevin Harson
Right whale population grows despite extinction risk
The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has increased slightly, leading conservationists to urge the federal government and the shipping and fishing industries to step up efforts to ensure the survival of the giant mammals. Once a dominant presence along the East Coast, the North Atlantic right whale can weigh up to…
Read MoreChina holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan ‘as a punishment’
China has been conducting live-fire military drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province, specifically near the Pingtan Islands, in a show of force aimed at Taiwan. The exercise comes just a week after China carried out a significant air and sea operation, which it described as a punishment for Taiwan’s president rejecting Beijing’s…
Read MoreTed Cruz compared to Homer Simpson in Texas attack ad
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has been compared to animated character Homer Simpson in an attack ad from an environmental group. The video is from NRDC Action Votes, a political affiliate of the Natural Resources Defense Council, a national environmental advocacy group that aims to “confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.”…
Read MoreColumn: Here’s why the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris looks so impossibly close
The political analyst Samuel Lubell introduced the concept of the sun and moon parties in 1951. The sun party is the majority party, and “it is within the majority party that the issues of any particular period are fought out; while the minority party shines in reflected radiance of the heat thus generated.” Franklin D.…
Read MorePennsylvania voter registration ends: What polls show about Harris vs Trump
With 14 days to go until the election, voter registration has closed in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, where polls are currently very close. Registration ended on Monday with more than 9 million people in Pennsylvania registered to vote in the November 5 election, according to the most recent data from the Department of…
Read MoreUntested North Korean pilots could fly Russian warplanes in Ukraine: report
North Korea, which has reportedly dispatched ground troops to join Russia’s war against Ukraine, has also sent fighter pilots who could fly Russian warplanes, a report said on Monday. A government official in South Korea claimed that North Korea last month dispatched fighter pilots to Vladivostok, a city in the Russian Far East, ahead of…
Read MoreJapan wants more remote workers to boost economy
As remote work gains in popularity, Japan aims to draw more digital nomads in hopes of giving local economies a boost amid demographic challenges. Digital nomads work remotely, relying on technology to perform their job. The term gained popularity around the mid-2000s as remote work and internet accessibility became more widespread. Travel information website A…
Read MoreNYT “Connections” October 22: clues and answers for game #499
Connections was released by The New York Times on June 12, 2023 and now has a worldwide following. The brainteaser is the newspaper’s second most popular game, slotting in behind Wordle. While the puzzle can sometimes be difficult to solve, Newsweek shares daily clues to help you continue your winning streak. Earlier this year, Wyna…
Read MoreToday’s “Wordle” #1,221 clues, hints and answer for Tuesday, October 22
If you are looking for help with Tuesday’s Wordle, you have come to the right place, as Newsweek is here to assist you. The popular word game is celebrating its third anniversary this month, and its popularity shows no sign of slowing down. Josh Wardle, a Welsh-born software engineer based in New York City, perfected…
Read MoreTrump “not familiar” with Mark Robinson as candidate struggles in NC polls
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that he is “not familiar” with Republican North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson‘s imperiled gubernatorial campaign, despite having endorsed and praised Robinson. The Tar Heel State Republican official has plummeted in the polls since a CNN report last month uncovered a series of inflammatory posts he purportedly made…
Read MoreBuccaneers’ Chris Godwin Carted Off Field With Significant Leg Injury
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast on Monday Night Football. TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after making a first down during the second quarter against the…
Read MoreWhat early voting polls say about the 2024 election
Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in the 2024 election, although the results of early voting only offer a peek into how candidates are performing in what’s expected to be one of the closest elections in history. Nearly every state offers some form of early voting in the weeks leading up to Election…
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