LONDON – Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England’s women’s soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.’s New Year Honours list, which celebrates the achievements and services of more than 1,000 people across the country. Bassey, 86, who is already a dame — the female equivalent … Read more
The honeymoon period of Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is over. After enjoying weeks as a rising star, the former South Carolina governor is facing a heightened level of scrutiny not just from her GOP rivals, but from voters. That new dynamic was on display during a swing through New Hampshire where Haley … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A cargo vessel carrying lithium-ion batteries has been ordered to continue to Alaska after a fire was reported in its cargo hold. The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday the fire is contained but ongoing. The 125-metre cargo ship Genius Star XI was directed to continue to the port at Dutch … Read more
LONDON – Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England’s women’s soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.’s New Year Honors list, which celebrates the achievements and services of more than 1,000 people across the country. Bassey, 86, who is already a dame — the female equivalent … Read more
BOGOTA, Colombia – Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday it was concerned about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified this week following Britain’s decision to send a warship to Guyana’s shores. Brazil’s foreign ministry urged the South American neighbors to return to dialogue and said third countries should avoid … Read more
A team of researchers from multiple countries, including those from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Birmingham, have discovered a new way to determine whether exoplanets are habitable or potentially inhabited. The research, published Thursday in Nature Astronomy, shows that if a planet has less carbon dioxide in its … Read more
The six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League has partnered with three Canadian broadcast networks for its inaugural season starting Monday. TSN, Sportsnet and CBC/Radio-Canada will each broadcast select games in 2024, the league said Friday in a release. “The visibility offered across our broadcast and streaming schedule is unprecedented in women’s hockey and … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal agency on Friday recalled toys sold at Walmart.com containing powerful magnetic balls that could pose a hazard to children if swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the balls, which are 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) in diameter, exceed federal standards for magnetic strength and could clump together to … Read more
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Hugo Havelid made 21 saves in Sweden’s 2-0 victory over Canada at the world junior hockey championship on Friday. Tom Willander and Noah Ostlund scored for the tournament hosts, who top Group A with a trio of shutouts. Theo Lindstein had two assists. Mathis Rousseau made 22 stops in his third straight … Read more
WASHINGTON – For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he … Read more
