Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have spoken to CNN about their experiences on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, where they described horrific losses in “first wave” assaults reminiscent of World War I. Ukrainian forces have responded to the shelling with counterattacks, and have managed to down five drones and capture two former Wagner fighters. Despite the shelling, officials in Kyiv said that Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive in the east of the country.
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Auckland, New Zealand is bracing for Cyclone Gabrielle, with Air New Zealand cancelling domestic and international flights, schools and universities closing, and the InterCity bus network reducing services. The MetService has already recorded gale force winds and issued a severe weather warning for the North Island, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. People are urged to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Last week, a newborn baby was safely surrendered in a baby box at a fire station in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the first such instance since the state passed a law allowing anonymous surrendering of newborns. The baby box program is designed to provide a safe and anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns, and is currently in operation in several states. Fire department staff were able to tend to the child in less than 90 seconds.
On Saturday, Iran celebrated the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with nationwide protests and heightened tensions with the West. During President Ebrahim Raisi's speech at Tehran's Azadi Square, a group of anti-government hackers known as “Edalate Ali (Justice of Ali)” interrupted the event, with a voice shouting “Death to the dictator”. Raisi responded by appealing to the “deceived youth” to repent and be pardoned by Iran’s supreme leader. The protests began in September and have continued to grow, raising questions about how the government will respond.
Key takeaways: Kinder Morgan reported a leak at their Watson Station in Long Beach, California, forcing the shutdown of their CALNEV and SFPP West pipelines.…
Donald Trump's 2020 campaign team commissioned the Berkeley Research Group to investigate his claims of electoral fraud, but the research team failed to substantiate the theories. The findings did not match what the team had hoped for, and the research team found no evidence to support the notion that dead people voted in the election. Numerous other investigations also found no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
This year's Super Bowl is set to be the most bet on in history, with an estimated $16 billion wagered by 50.4 million adults in the US. Additionally, the game will be marked by a historic first, with seven female pilots from the U.S. Navy performing a flyover to commemorate the 50th anniversary of women being allowed to become Navy pilots. 20% of the population will be betting on the game, with money being wagered online, at casinos, with a bookie, or casually with friends.
This article discusses the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man killed in East Memphis, Tennessee, and the subsequent firing of six officers and charging of five with murder. The incident has sparked outrage in the Memphis community and beyond, and the family of Tyre Nichols and their supporters are continuing to fight for justice and accountability.