One of the most severe droughts to ever hit the Central American nation has stirred chaos and caused a traffic jam of vessels.
Erica Nitschke
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Pakistani retaliatory strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border
The flare-up comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and on the heels of Iranian airstrikes late Monday in Iraq and Syria.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.
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Top NATO military officer urges allies, leaders to plan for unexpected in Ukraine
Admiral Rob Bauer says that behind President Vladimir Putin’s rationale for the war is a fear of democracy, in a year marked by elections around the world.
Posted inHealth, Politics
New Hampshire residents want better answers from 2024 candidates on opioid crisis
Some say they’re dissatisfied with how the Republicans competing in Tuesday’s primary have focused on the border and law enforcement instead of treatment and recovery.
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Judge threatens to boot Trump from courtroom for talking loudly while E. Jean Carroll testifies
His accuser was the first witness in a Manhattan federal court trial to determine damages, if any, that Donald Trump owes her for remarks he made while he was president in June 2019.
Posted inBusiness
Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
Under the proposed rule, banks could only charge customers what it would cost them to break even on providing overdraft services.
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King Charles to have prostate operation while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
LONDON — King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace said the king’s condition is benign. […]
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Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November
The agreement came more than 100 days into a conflict that shows no sign of ending and which has sparked tensions across the Middle East.
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A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of regulatory power
The cases could rein in a wide range of government regulations affecting the environment, workplace standards, consumer protections and public health.