Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

The Guardian

Kenya Glasgow and her toddler died after lightning struck in Margate, near Fort LauderdaleA mother and her toddler were killed recently by a lightning strike in south Florida, local authorities said.The tragedy happened in Margate, near Fort Lauderdale, on Sunday. The victims were Kenya Glasgow, 31, and her two-year-old daughter, named in media reports as Kennedi. Continue reading...

JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts

JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts

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JD.com may be a major logistics leader in mainland China, but as part of a joint venture that won the first land project in the Northern Metropolis, it must overcome labour and road traffic hurdles to become an economic driver in Hong Kong, experts have said. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company – the first government-owned entity established to accelerate deve...

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

The Guardian

News comes day after 12 people were arrested over crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating the events leading up to the crash on the A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers.Cleveland police made the announcement after 12 people were arrested on Monday. Continue reading...

In 1932, an Ohio worker lost his job and began building a rock garden; he spent 12 and his wife...

In 1932, an Ohio worker lost his job and began building a rock garden; he spent 12 and his wife...

Times of India

Upon losing his job at the factory, Harry Hartman transformed his passion into a breathtaking folk art garden made from more than 250,000 stones and repurposed materials. For 53 years, his devoted wife Mary cared for this enchanting space until the Kohler Foundation restored it and handed it over to a community non-profit. The garden is now a beautiful destination for public tours, showcasing Harr...

In 2014, Texas bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area

In 2014, Texas bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area

Times of India

In 2014, a coalition of conservation groups bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch on the Texas coast for $37.7 million. A major share of the funding came from BP and Transocean penalties linked to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Four years later, more than 15,000 acres were transferred to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a wildlife management area.

Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?

Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?

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Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 ...

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

The Guardian

Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with abou...

Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing

Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing

The Guardian

US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus, why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White StripesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be ab...

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

The Guardian

US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus why we are still so fascinated with Meg from the White StripesGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be able to take action before the midterm elections in Novem...

Moon mission delay a hiccup, but Chinese rocket city Wenchang remains on the march

Moon mission delay a hiccup, but Chinese rocket city Wenchang remains on the march

SCMP

For generations, Wenchang, on Hainan’s northeastern coast, was better known for coconuts, its namesake chicken and the emigrants who left for Southeast Asia in search of a living. Now the rhythms of life here have been altered, gradually and then all at once, by China’s space programme. Wenchang Space Launch Site staged its first launch in 2016. Since then it has become one of the country’s top na...

Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

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The Mecca security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan stipulates that an armed attack against one shall count as an attack against all three. Yet the real message is directed at the United States: if being an American ally offers no immunity against attack, there is little point in waiting for Washington to honour its security guarantees. That there has been no official White House sta...