Sweden on Saturday announced new rules upping checks on foreign vessels in the Baltic from July 1, reinforcing a crackdown on Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers deployed to circumvent sanctions on its oil trade. Sweden on Saturday announced new rules upping checks on foreign vessels in the Baltic from July 1, reinforcing a crackdown on Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers deployed to circumvent sanctions on its oil trade. Sweden on Saturday announced new rules upping checks on foreign vessels in the Baltic from July 1, reinforcing a crackdown on Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers deployed to circumvent sanctions on its…
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Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine on Saturday killed at least two people, including a 9-year-old girl, officials said, as uncertainty remains whether Kyiv diplomats will attend a new round of peace talks proposed by Moscow for early next week in Istanbul. Russian troops launched some 109 drones and five missiles across Ukraine overnight and into Saturday, the Ukrainian air force said. Three of the missiles and 42 drones were destroyed and another 30 drones failed to reach their targets without causing damage, it said. A 9-year-old girl was killed in a strike on the front-line village of Dolynka…
On Thursday, Anduril and Meta announced news that feels like a fairy tale ending for Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey. The two companies are working together to build extended reality (XR) devices for the U.S. military, Anduril announced in a blog post. “I am glad to be working with Meta once again,” Luckey is quoted as saying in the post. “My mission has long been to turn warfighters into technomancers, and the products we are building with Meta do just that.” This partnership stems from the Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) Next program, formerly called the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)…
Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to be “the crypto capital of the globe.” The torture of a man for his Bitcoin wallet surely isn’t what he had in mind. Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to be “the crypto capital of the globe.” The torture of a man for his Bitcoin wallet surely isn’t what he had in mind. Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to be “the crypto capital of the globe.” The torture of a man for his Bitcoin wallet surely isn’t what he had in mind. “I smell money, crypto, crypto, blockchain and…
As Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events gears up for another highlight-packed summer, its leader is laying out her vision for the city’s arts community as she responds to criticism that has been simmering since she took office. A contentious exhibition, staff complaints and public flak from some arts leaders have tailed DCASE Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth since her March 2024 appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Addressing the controversies in an interview with the Tribune for the first time, Hedspeth said she has reflected, but pushed back against much of it as unfounded. “I think I did walk into…
A trio of Brigham Young University students are putting drive-in movies back on the date night rotation this summer — and, in the process, making malls cool again. Cozy Filmz is offering a drive-in movie date night experience in Provo this summer, and the company may be making it cool to hang at the mall again in the process. A trio of Brigham Young University students are putting drive-in movies back on the date night rotation this summer — and, in the process, making malls cool again. Hudson Barnes started CozyFilmz with fellow BYU student Jake Colohan this winter, and…
CCS Division III baseball: Carmel uses early rally aided by Willow Glen mistakes to set stage for walk-off championship win. Padres advance to the CIF NorCal regional playoffs in extra innings. Carmel celebrates after winning against Willow Glen during the Division III CCS championship game at Santa Clara University’s Stephen Schott Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 30, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) CCS Division III baseball: Carmel uses early rally aided by Willow Glen mistakes to set stage for walk-off championship win. Padres advance to the CIF NorCal regional playoffs in extra innings. Subscribe to continue reading…
Read More The 51-year-old Cull made such a positive impact — on the penalty-kill units, in particular — that he’s now been named a full-time assistant on Ryan Huska’s crew. The Flames are also thrilled to welcome back Larsen, a valuable sounding board for Huska since he has previous experience as both a player and a head coach at the highest level. The 51-year-old Cull made such a positive impact — on the penalty-kill units, in particular — that he’s now been named a full-time assistant on Ryan Huska’s crew. The Flames are also thrilled to welcome back Larsen, a…
A leading statistician on the Murujuga emissions study has spoken to support an 800-page report days after blasting bureaucrats for “unacceptable interference”. A leading statistician on the Murujuga emissions study has spoken to support an 800-page report days after blasting bureaucrats for “unacceptable interference”. By Hamish Hastie May 30, 2025 — 3.52pm A leading statistician on an emissions study into an ancient West Australian rock art site has spoken out to support the 800-page report, days after blasting WA bureaucrats for “unacceptable interference” by altering a graph in a separate summary. The report on monitoring of industrial emissions near the…
Funeral preparations are underway for three siblings whose lives were tragically cut short in a crash that police say involved a suspected drunk driver. Family members of the three children aren’t saying much about what happened that fateful night as the case is now before the courts, but they did release a statement on Friday. “Although we remain utterly devastated, we are now in the process of planning the funeral for our three dear children, which is something no parent should ever have to endure,” the family wrote. “For now, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense. He said Washington will bolster its defenses overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing, particularly in its aggressive stance toward Taiwan. China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade would look like of the self-governing island, which Beijing claims as its own and the U.S. has pledged to defend. China’s army “is rehearsing…
After a spring marked by unusually cool temperatures, Ontario berry farmers are anxiously holding onto a glimpse of hope for some warm sunshine. After a spring marked by unusually cool temperatures, Ontario berry farmers are anxiously holding onto a glimpse of hope for some warm sunshine. After a spring marked by unusually cool temperatures, Ontario berry farmers are anxiously holding onto a glimpse of hope for some warm sunshine. Ontario’s berry harvest is off slow start thanks to a colder-than-usual May that has come with temperatures not seen since 1967. “We’re a little behind, but if we get a good…
If anyone would have suggested last summer that new Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s four big deals — trading for Vancouver cast-away Vasily Podkolzin and Detroit cast-away Jake Walman, claiming Kasperi Kapanen on waivers, and signing chronically-injured John Klingberg — would play a massive role in powering the Oilers to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, no one would have believed it. Read More If anyone would have suggested last summer that new Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s four big deals — trading for Vancouver cast-away Vasily Podkolzin and Detroit cast-away Jake Walman, claiming Kasperi Kapanen on waivers, and signing chronically-injured…
Law enforcement officials in Cache County say they aren’t happy that a rapper they helped arrest and prosecute received a pardon from President Donald Trump. YoungBoy Never Broke Again was pardoned by President Donald Trump for crimes he was prosecuted for in federal court in Utah. The Cache County prosecutor and sheriff, who helped arrest and prosecute the rapper, aren’t fans of the president’s decision. Law enforcement officials in Cache County say they aren’t happy that a rapper they helped arrest and prosecute received a pardon from President Donald Trump. Specifically, they object to the suggestion that their work was…
Jefferson sets record in Friday’s prelims, will be the favorite in Saturday’s final. St. Ignatius’ Ellie McCuskey-Hay also has a strong first day at state meet. De La Salle’s Jaden Jefferson, shown here celebrating his victory in the 100 at last week’s North Coast Section Meet of Champions, broke the state-meet record in the event on Friday night in 10.01 seconds during the prelims. He will race in the final Saturday night. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Jefferson sets record in Friday’s prelims, will be the favorite in Saturday’s final. St. Ignatius’ Ellie McCuskey-Hay also has a strong first…
On the right day, Kamilla Cardoso can’t be stopped. And Thursday was one of those days. Or, more accurately, a wrong day for any member of the Dallas Wings frontcourt. Cardoso bludgeoned the Wings for the Chicago Sky’s first 10 points of the 97-92 win. For 26 minutes, Cardoso put on a clinic for post play — diving to the low block for layups, crashing through defenders to draw fouls and slipping under her man for seals. Cardoso set a new career-high with her 23 points. And her play on the other end of the court — swallowing up opponents…
Earlier administrations investigated whether Native American school mascots were discriminatory. The Trump administration defends them, reflecting a broader shift. Earlier administrations investigated whether Native American school mascots were discriminatory. The Trump administration defends them, reflecting a broader shift. Earlier administrations investigated whether Native American school mascots were discriminatory. The Trump administration defends them, reflecting a broader shift. A New York school district was mired in a pitched battle over its Native American mascot. The school board in Lancaster, a small district near Buffalo, had voted to banish its “Redskins” imagery and nickname. But parents protested that the mascot was a…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision this week to cut more than half of the Pentagon’s test and evaluation office personnel was driven, in part, by concerns over the office’s plans to provide testing oversight for the Trump administration’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project, multiple sources told Defense News. In a memo released Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to restructure the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, known as DOT&E, and reduce its 94-person staff to 46 — a mix of civilians, military personnel and one senior executive. The memo also put an end…
And it comes as the need for more energy infrastructure is resonating across the country, both inside governments and with Canadians. Read More Adding drag-reducing agents to allow more oil to flow through its existing network could increase system capacity by five to 10 per cent, at relatively minimal capital expense, by the end of 2026 Adding drag-reducing agents to allow more oil to flow through its existing network could increase system capacity by five to 10 per cent, at relatively minimal capital expense, by the end of 2026 Kilometre Zero of the Trans Mountain pipeline system at Edmonton Terminal…
Follow our live coverage here. Follow our live coverage here. Good afternoon, readers, and thank you for following along this afternoon. In case you miss it on the homepage, here’s a fresh piece just published, by our political reporter Hamish Hastie. He’s also been reporting this afternoon on the continuing political fight over whether the government will allow a bare-knuckle fighting event at RAC Arena, something the government, while somewhat guardedly, is calling a legitimate proposal, while the opposition is calling it “morally repugnant” and the peak doctors’ lobby “human dogfighting”. Have a great long weekend; the live blog will…