Israeli wildfires spread near Jerusalem to extract national emergency statements from Netanyahu

Israeli wildfires spread near Jerusalem to extract national emergency statements from Netanyahu

Bet Shemesh, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapid spread of wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city as he declared the situation a “national emergency”. When firefighters hurriedly controlled several injuries and prompted the army to deploy troops and other resources to help, thick smoke rolled over the highway…

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Another power outage hit Newark Airport. How to avoid getting stuck if your flight is delayed or cancelled

Another power outage hit Newark Airport. How to avoid getting stuck if your flight is delayed or cancelled

Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) today saw another communications outage, the latest outage in a series of controller shortages and equipment failures that have been wreaking havoc on travelers’ plans and wallets. According to a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration, the latest telecommunications disruption occurred at around 3:55 a.m. ET on…

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Slovakia's pro-Russian leader rejects calls from EU not to participate in the Moscow military parade

Slovakia's pro-Russian leader rejects calls from EU not to participate in the Moscow military parade

Bratislava, Slovakia (AP) – Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday responded in anger at what the EU's foreign policy chief said was “disrespectful” remarks, who warned European leaders not to travel to Moscow to military celebrations ending World War II. Fico, known for his pro-Russian view, vowed several times on May 9 to…

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial of sexual assault charges in New York begins. What's the difference this time?

Harvey Weinstein's retrial of sexual assault charges in New York begins. What's the difference this time?

Warning: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected. Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and dragged to jail with handcuffs, the former film tycoon returned to Manhattan Courthouse on Tuesday to conduct a new trial covering many of the same charges — and allegations that…

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