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What is Ramadan and why do millions of Muslims fast?
Millions of Muslims around the world will mark the start of Ramadan next month. Islam’s holiest month involves intense prayer and dawn-to-dusk fasting. The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. As with fasting in other religious traditions, it’s seen as… -
White House offers cybersecurity tips amid Russian cyberattack threats
As the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates, there’s growing concern the conflict could enter a new front aimed at American computer systems. While Russia could be aiming to hit American government departments and critical infrastructure, experts said the growing threat may create a domino effect that could impact average Americans. Here are three steps… -
White House warns private sector to prepare for Russian cyberattacks
President Joe Biden said Russia could launch a cyberattack against U.S. targets as retaliation for “the unprecedented economic costs we’ve imposed” on Russia through sanctions. Biden has urged U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked because of “evolving intelligence” that Russia is considering launching cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets as the war… -
Why does daylight saving time exist?
The Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would end changing clocks. The bill will now head to the House and, if passed, will be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk. As lawmakers debate daylight saving time, many are wondering why we have it in the first place. Germany was the first to adopt the practice… -
Report confirms existence of Hunter Biden’s laptop
A New York Times article has confirmed the existence of Hunter Biden’s laptop. The Times also reported that Biden in recent months told an associate he paid federal taxes of more than $1 million in connection with the tax liability that is at least one part of the investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for… -
Polish orphanage cares for disabled Ukrainian children
KAWĘCZYNEK, Poland — Nearly 2 million refugees have fled to Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Polish civil society has quickly responded, with Poles of all ages and professions providing help and safety to those seeking shelter. An orphanage in Kaweczynek, Poland is caring for 24 children from Lutsk, Ukraine. Many of the children, aged 10-15,… -
The fallout of nuclear fallout
Concern has grown worldwide about where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead. It’s a moment that can feel similar to growing up during the Cold War, when there was talk of nuclear winter, radiation and the atomic bomb. Today, the world’s nuclear arsenal sits at over 13,000 warheads and, unlike in the past, there is greater… -
Ukrainian to Putin: “Die…as quickly as possible.”
LVIV, Ukraine — Thousands of people have arrived in Lviv on a daily basis since the Russian invasion of the country began, though the city is not their final destination. With few possessions, many make plans to continue on to the Polish border. The number of people fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 has… -
Volunteers transform Polish high school into Ukrainian refugee shelter
ZAMOSC, Poland — A high school in Poland has been allowing volunteers to run a shelter for fleeing Ukrainians. The school has been functioning as a temporary safe haven for up to 2,000 people per day. Some refugees have arrived just for a nap or a meal, stopping for no more than two days before… -
Refugees shelter from bombs as Ukrainian Railways continues service
LVIV, Ukraine — Over 200,000 civilians have arrived in Lviv after being displaced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Three weeks into the conflict, Russia has targeted areas near Ukraine’s western border with Poland. Despite the Russian onslaught, Ukrainian Railways continues to operate across the vast majority of its expansive network. Many refugees are traveling on… -
Ukrainian refugees flock to Lviv railway station
LVIV, Ukraine — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of people have been traveling every day to the Ukrainian city of Lviv, hoping to escape. The Lviv railway station has now become a hub for receiving both the numerous refugees trying to flee and the humanitarian aid sent from around the world. Last week, over 5 million… -
Biden: Despite Russian threats, US should not worry about nuclear war
The war in Ukraine has heightened the risk of a nuclear exchange even as leaders from Russia and NATO continue to emphasize that such a war is unthinkable. Nuclear strategists and former U.S. officials have warned of a remote but growing risk of an unintended slide into direct conflict. The outcome of a nuclear strike… -
US troops begin deployment in Australia as China-Taiwan tensions rise
A contingent of up to 2,200 U.S. Marines has begun arriving for a six-month rotation to Australia’s northern city of Darwin, the Marine Corps and Australian Defence Department announced. The contingent is part of an ongoing U.S. initiative in the Indo-Pacific region to prepare for a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan in the coming years. During…
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