Mayor of Ukraine city braces for Russian advance
The eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk was occupied by pro-Russian separatists for months in 2014. Now its people are preparing to defend their community again as the fighting draws closer…
Travel shows signs of recovery, with some setbacks
Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (July 1)
Hong Kong marks 25th anniversary of handover
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday defended his vision of the “one country, two systems” framework against accusations by, which the U.S., U.K. and others have accused Beijing of undermining…
Russian missiles kill at least 18 in Odesa region
Russian missile attacks on residential buildings in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Friday killed at least 18 people, including two children, authorities reported, a day after Russian forces…
Waffle hot dogs, hot dog jello: Each state’s most uniquely searched hot dog variation
Each year, Independence Day brings favorite foods to picnics and barbecues. People will share their secret for hamburgers or potato salad over fireworks and other traditions. But one food stands out…
AP Top Stories July 1 A
Here’s the latest for Friday July 1st: Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Odesa residential buildings; Poll shows abortion and women’s rights becoming higher priority in US; Supreme Court ruling could…
Cheney presses primary foe on false election claim
The Capitol insurrection dominated Thursday’s debate in Wyoming as Congresswoman Liz Cheney faced her four Republican primary challengers. Cheney pressed her Trump-backed opponent on whether she agreed with Trump’s 2020…
When do layoffs matter? Trick question – always – TechCrunch
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This was a live week on the podcast,…
Looking for Fourth of July fireworks? Make sure you know these state laws
The Fourth of July holiday weekend has become synonymous with fireworks going off into the summer air. But outside of professional shows that often put on dazzling fireworks displays, there’s a…
California wildfire burns through 900 acres, 14 injured as hundreds of homes remain under threat
A fast-growing California wildfire near South Yuba River State Park has grown to more than 900 acres in four days, prompting evacuation orders for hundreds of residents of nearby communities,…