The Biden administration on Monday took steps to protect the Ruby Mountains in northeast Nevada from oil, gas and geothermal development for 20 years. The Interior Department said it had approved an application by the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw 264,442 acres of federal lands in the Ruby Mountains from mineral and geothermal leasing. The application's approval removes the lands from development for up to two years and kicks off a 90-day period for the public to comment on the proposed 20-year withdrawal. Читать дальше...
The town of Eldorado in the Argentine province of Misiones dawned Monday with a commando-style group -reportedly of Paraguayan origin- storming at around 7 am into the Gendarmería Nacional Regional Unit III inside the local aeroclub killing Misiones Police Corporal Mauricio Miñarro with three shots in the head. Two FAL rifles and two 12-70 shotguns were stolen in the raid.
Athletes targeted in recent burglaries, FBI warns
The FBI is warning sports leagues about organized crime targeting professional athletes' homes, including prominent NFL and NBA players, for high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash. Athletes were advised to report any suspicious activity, keep records of valuable items, increase security measures, and be cautious on social media to avoid being targeted. The warning comes after a string of burglaries at athletes' homes... Читать дальше...
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Alexander Albertus tops our Round 15 ballot. So, who is the 16th-best prospect in the White Sox system?
Читать дальше...He has been recognised for more than 25 years of public service.
Dr Linley Hamilton is recognised for services to the music industry in Northern Ireland.
Eric Brown, 78, was one of the original founders of the South East Fermanagh Foundation.
Joeli Brearley founded Pregnant Then Screwed, which campaigns for improved parental rights.
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The Cliftonville star captained the Northern Ireland women’s team at its first international tournament in 2022.
Expect a lot of rhyming on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s programmable signs on Tuesday as the agency strives to discourage impaired driving with cheeky messages to motorists.
Sadiq Khan, Andy Street and Nick Gibb have all received knighthoods, while Emily Thornberry has been made a dame.
The 60-year-old presenter has been recognised for services to broadcasting and music venues.
Dame Barbara’s work has been exhibited around the world.
Ivan Black, 62, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to charitable fundraising in Northern Ireland.
Elon Musk is sleeping near Donald Trump in a cottage at the Mar-a-Lago club that would normally cost at least $2,000 each night.
Читать дальше...Hugo Duncan, Hannah Scott and Marissa Callaghan have all become MBEs in the New Year Honours.
The boys hockey team had to postpone its game against Anoka in the Heritage Holiday Classic tournament after its gear was stolen from the team bus.
Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes showcased some of the comedian's finest performances previously unseen by a British audience, including one where he injures himself in 1967.
Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Johann Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos at the Vienna State Opera, citing ill health earlier this month that limited her preparation.
went up against some of boxing’s best ever heavyweights in his storied career. After becoming undisputed at cruiserweight, Holyfield moved up to the banner division and it didn’t take him long to make a big impact. He became undisputed champion with a third round knockout win against Buster Douglas, and then went on to have […]
