Biden Weighs Sending Thousands of Troops to Counter Russia
Biden has been briefed on the possibility of sending 3,000-5,000 troops
‘World’s Largest Potato’ to Undergo DNA Testing to Prove It’s Real
In testing the potato, officials will be able to ensure it wasn't genetically modified—and that it is, indeed, a potato. However, as Colin Craig-Brown explained, per The Sunday Times, the organization's apparent lack of trust has resulted in frustration for the couple.
First Ever Genetically Modified Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Successfully Completed
Doctors from UAB told Newsweek that the procedure consisted of transplanting two genetically-modified pig kidneys into the abdomen of a brain-dead human patient named Jim Parsons, 57, who was involved in a dirt bike accident.
M&Ms Characters to Become More Inclusive
As part of the new mission to increase the “sense of belonging for 10 million people around the world by 2025,” Mars said the M&M’s characters — who serve as mascots of sorts for the brand — would be receiving fresh, new looks.
Pilot, 19, Is Youngest Woman to Make Solo Trip Around the World
Zara Rutherford's plane touched down in western Belgium 155 days after she departed
Some Cubans Face Up To 30 Years in Prison for Involvement in July Protests
The Florida newspaper said so far, five of the protesters, including one with a mental disability, have received sentences ranging from 15 to 30 years.
U.N. Defines Holocaust Denial, Urges Social Media Firms to Fight It
The General Assembly meeting on Thursday coincided with the 80th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference, when the Nazis met to coordinate the "final solution" - their plan to exterminate the Jews.
Iran, Russia Tout Closer Ties Amid Tensions with Europe, U.S.
Iran’s president visited Russia this week on a visit Iranian officials called a “turning point” in their relations,…
U.S. Charges 4 Belarusian Government Officials with Conspiracy to Commit Aircraft Piracy
The indictment noted that Belarusian officials alleged the journalist was stirring up “mass unrest” and had been wanted by the government.
Russia to Hold Major Navy Drills Involving All Its Fleets
Russian military moves are being closely scrutinised as a troop build-up near Ukraine and a volley of hawkish rhetoric have rattled the West and sparked fears of a looming war. Moscow vehemently denies any plan to invade Ukraine.