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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko as head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration. The government’s permanent representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk, announced this decision on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. In addition, the government has also approved the dismissal of Filip Pronin as head of the Poltava Regional State Administration. Read also: Zelensky approves appointment of new Ukrainian ambassadors Kravchenko had been appointed governor of the Kyiv region on April 10, 2023, while Pronin had assumed the role of governor of the Poltava region on October 10, 2023. Read original article here News Summary:…
By Geoff Mulvhill and Kevin S. Vineys | Associated PressAbortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet.It’s now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans.The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.Here’s a look at data on where things stand:Abortions are slightly more common now than before DobbsOverturning Roe and enforcing…
XRP is capturing attention across the crypto market as it forms a bullish flag pattern, a classic technical setup often signaling potential upside. This development comes after a strong price surge, followed by a period of consolidation that mirrors the shape of a flag. Such patterns are typically interpreted as continuation signals, hinting that the recent upward momentum could resume if key conditions are met. Currently trading within this flag’s boundaries, XRP appears to be gathering strength for its next big move. A successful breakout would likely validate the bullish scenario, positioning the altcoin for significant gains and sparking renewed…
During the day, Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts, Dnipro and Kamianske. This was reported in Telegram by the head of the Dnipro Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak, Ukrinform reports. “The situation was restless in the Nikopol region during the day. Namely, in the district center, Pokrovsk, Marhanets and Myrivsk communities. The enemy sent 15 kamikaze drones at them. They also fired 6 times from heavy artillery,” he wrote. In the communities, two infrastructure facilities and seven private houses were damaged, one of which caught fire. Garages, greenhouses, outbuildings and cars were also damaged. A power line was…
A man’s leg was amputated and he is fighting for his life after he was trapped between rocks of a raging river during a kayaking trip in Tasmania.Officials said the man, an international tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped between rocks in the river rapids on Friday afternoon.Doug Oosterloo, the acting assistant police commissioner for Tasmania police, said the man’s smartwatch made a call for assistance about an hour after getting stuck and it triggered a massive emergency response. “Several attempts were made to extract the man yesterday…
Argentina’s President Javier Milei is likely to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, according to an Argentine diplomatic official. While his attendance has not been confirmed publicly, the official said all signs point to Milei traveling to Washington, D.C., for the swearing-in ceremony. A spokesperson for the Trump transition team did not reply to a request for comment.Milei, a Trump acolyte who was elected last year and describes himself as an “anarcho-capitalist,” on Monday posted on X a link to a news report and wrote “Make Argentina Great Again Make America Great Again,” adding a handshake emoji between U.S. and…
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The Portuguese were always admired as renowned seafarers. During the Early Modern Period, the Portuguese were amongst the world’s foremost explorers, navigators, and long-distance merchants. But even so, these voyages were fraught with danger. Sailing ships at this time was no easy task and involved a lot of risk. “Bom Jesus” was a well-built naval vessel, but even so, it fell prey to the treacherous seas. It sailed out of Lisbon, Portugal, on March 7th, 1533, and was never again heard of. In 2008, however, some 475 years later, its shipwrecked remains were discovered…
A plane with malfunctioning landing gear veered off the runway, hit a fence and caught fire Sunday at an airport in southern South Korea, according to South Korea’s emergency office and local media.South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency reported that at least 28 people had died in the fire. The Muan Fire Station said it couldn’t immediately confirm the casualty reports. It said emergency workers pulled out at least two passengers. Lee Hyeon-ji, a local fire department official, told the AFP the death toll had reached 29. “We have so far confirmed 29 deaths from the crash… but the…
A young news anchor suddenly died from a brain aneurysm, KOLD 13 News revealed. We’re remembering the late Ana Orsini. Image Credit: Ana Orsini/Facebook Ana Orsini, a news anchor from Tucscon, Arizona’s KOLD 13 News, suddenly died last week. She was just 28 years old. Her colleagues tearfully broke the news of her death on the air and via social media. KOLD TV remembered their late colleague for her “bottomless empathy who always stood up for ‘the little guy,’” the news station wrote in a tribute. “[Ana] was a smiling face most especially for all her newest and youngest coworkers,…
The second Trump administration may look to improve the regulatory environment for driverless cars as a means to accelerate development and foster innovation in the sector, according to a report. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported on Sunday that members of Donald Trump’s transition team have informed advisers that the new administration plans to prioritize the establishment of federal rules for fully self-driving vehicles within the Transportation Department. On Monday, Trump also nominated former Wisconsin congressman and recent Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy to lead the department. Some progress on self-driving cars has already been made at the federal level. NHTSA…