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February 19, 2024

Rare broods of cicadas to arrive soon: When to expect them and what it means for you

A rare phenomenon of cicadas will arrive in April in U.S. midwestern states. The insects will appear mainly at night when the soil is 64 degrees Fahrenheit.

February 15, 2024

US farmers permitted to use existing supplies of weed killer after ban

The EPA is allowing farmers to use some existing supplies of dicamba-based weed killers after a federal court halted its use. Activists warn it could damage other crops.

February 14, 2024

UN says US designating Houthis as terrorists will harm Yemen's economy

The U.N. aid operations director said even though the U.S. issued exemptions aimed at lessening the impact on civilians in Yemen, sanctions on the Houthis could still affect innocents.

February 14, 2024

In Argentina, soup kitchen sees rise in hungry families as inflation increases

A soup kitchen in Argentina said they have seen an uptick in visitors as the monthly inflation tops 20%. Volunteers now make 44 pounds of pasta for 70 families.

February 14, 2024

Putin claims Russia is close to creating effective cancer vaccines: 'Drugs of a new generation'

Putin announced that Russian scientists were close to making cancer treating vaccines, and that they would soon be available for "individual therapy."

February 13, 2024

Russia refurbishes outdated tanks to replace 3,000 lost in Ukraine, research center says

Russia has lost 3,000 tanks in Ukraine, but it has years' worth of older models in storage that it can refit for combat even as it produces new ones.

February 13, 2024

Threats to US federal judges have doubled since 2021 thanks to political division

U.S. federal judges are continuing to be threatened due to political division, according to new data. Over the last two years, threats have doubled across the country.

February 13, 2024

Different spending approach from your partner? Here are some tips for navigating Valentine's Day financially

Valentine's Day is celebrated each Feb. 14 where millions will celebrate the day of love by spending money on food, flowers and chocolate. Here's a survival guide to saving some cash.

February 13, 2024

Swiss doctor helps to evacuate injured children from Gaza

A Swiss doctor helped to transport children from Gaza to Geneva after his initial trip to Palestine was canceled. Some suffer from broken legs, kidney failure and more.

February 13, 2024

28 Israeli settlers banned from entering France after being accused of attacking Palestinians

France will ban 28 Israeli settlers from entering the country after they were accused of attacking Palestinians in the West Bank, the foreign ministry announced.