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Several killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
At least 13 civilians have been killed, and around 30 injured in a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said Wednesday. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Telegram channel showed civilians lying in a city street in the aftermath of the attack, with the president saying… Read Details ⇢
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FEMA to reimburse California so it can hire more firefighters amid shortage
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California for costs associated with hiring more firefighters and controlling the raging wildfires that have ripped through Southern California. News of the Fire Management Assistance Grants trickled in Tuesday, and by the evening the White House put out a statement from President… Read Details ⇢
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Spain’s Sanchez says Musk incites hatred, warns against fascism in Europe | European Union News
Elon Musk has raised alarm across Europe with a string of attacks on the continent’s leaders. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused the US technology billionaire Elon Musk of leading an “international reactionary movement” and warned that the far right could make a resurgence in European politics. Musk, who… Read Details ⇢
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OnePlus’ rumored ‘mini’ flagship could be the final nail in the coffin for small Android phones
A new rumor suggests Oppo could release an upcoming mini flagship through OnePlus in global markets The so-called OnePlus 13 Mini would feature a 6.31-inch display; that’s larger than a standard iPhone 16 Neither Oppo nor OnePlus have confirmed the phone’s existence Oppo has firmly re-established itself in global markets… Read Details ⇢
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Life imitates art as award-winning migrant actor granted visa to stay in France
Abou Sangare in “L’Histoire de Souleymane” by Boris Lojkine PYRAMIDE DISTRIBUTION An undocumented 23-year-old Guinean migrant living in France who won a prize at the Cannes film festival last year has been granted a work permit, enabling him to avoid deportation, his lawyer said on Wednesday, January 8. Abou Sangare… Read Details ⇢
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Trump’s expansionist designs, from Greenland to the Panama Canal
In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential election, Trump has made several seemingly absurd and perplexing claims regarding neighbouring Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal,… Read Details ⇢
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Legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy maintains ‘fatherlessness is a national problem’
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy drew blowback nearly three years ago with comments he made about young African American men in prison and fatherlessness. Dungy’s comments came as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative in April 2022. The Super Bowl champion head coach drew… Read Details ⇢
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Wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles: What we know | Climate Crisis News
California has been placed in a state of emergency and two people have been reported dead as wildfires which began on Tuesday rip across metropolitan Los Angeles, triggering evacuations and power outages. The third-largest state in the United States, California has frequently been swept by wildfires, especially in the south.… Read Details ⇢
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Honda’s new Series 0 prototypes suggest it’s back on exciting and pioneering EV form
Honda reconfirms its commitment to line-up of bold new EVs The Honda 0 SUV will launch in North America in early 2026 Asimo operating system will bring advanced levels of automated driving Fear not faithful reader, you are not suffering from chronic CES déjà vu. Because, yes, Honda has already… Read Details ⇢