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Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister
Read full article: Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban ministerA Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women.
Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in Parliament
Read full article: Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in ParliamentPresident Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.
Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Read full article: Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real lifeA nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.
Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoy
Read full article: Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoyA top UN official is warning that the Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.
Henry County proposes improvements for US-220 and other local roads
Read full article: Henry County proposes improvements for US-220 and other local roadsHenry County is looking to improve US-220 and other local roads with significant changes aimed at enhancing safety, improving traffic flow and more.
China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
Read full article: China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangementsChina says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.
US Representative Abigail Spanberger hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in Roanoke
Read full article: US Representative Abigail Spanberger hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in RoanokeDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and current US Representative, Abigail Spanberger made a campaign stop in Roanoke.
Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'
Read full article: Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Read full article: Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS team’s preseason Asian tour.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Read full article: Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 yearsArgentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
Read full article: A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea portA Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Read full article: Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina SvitolinaFive-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.
43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
Read full article: 43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at WimbledonVenus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.
WATCH: NBC special report on attack of Speaker Pelosi’s husband
Read full article: WATCH: NBC special report on attack of Speaker Pelosi’s husbandNBC provides a Special Report as The San Francisco Police Department is expected to hold a news conference with the latest on the attack on Speaker Pelosi’s husband today approx. 1pET.
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in memory of former Senator
Read full article: Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in memory of former SenatorOn Thursday, Youngkin ordered that all US and Commonwealth of Virginia flags flown at state buildings, local buildings, and grounds in the Commonwealth be lowered to half-staff on Friday.
Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were alive
Read full article: Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were aliveThe Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
Read full article: 5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. AndrewsWith St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?
Driver hospitalized with minor injuries after tractor-trailer catches fire in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Driver hospitalized with minor injuries after tractor-trailer catches fire in Rockbridge CountyA tractor-trailer driver is in the hospital after the camp of the truck caught fire on VA-56 eastbound near US-11, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.
Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandals
Read full article: Portugal’s interior minister quits after series of scandalsPortugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents
Read full article: Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in adolescentsPfizer/BioNTech says its vaccine is 100% effective and well-tolerated in children 12-15 years old. In a trial of 2,260 participants ages 12 to 15 in the US, the vaccine-elicited strong antibody responses one month after the second dose. That exceeds data from those ages 16 to 25 in previous trials, Pfizer reported. The vaccine is currently authorized in the US for emergency use in people 16 and older. Researchers observed 18 Covid-19 cases among the 1,129 participants who were given a placebo, and none among the 1,131 volunteers who got the vaccine.
Spacewalkers finish solar panel prep for station power boost
Read full article: Spacewalkers finish solar panel prep for station power boostMore mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASA’s Kate Rubins and Japan’s Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030
Read full article: Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030Ford says it will spend $1 billion to modernize its Cologne, Germany, manufacturing center, converting it into a European electric vehicle factory. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DETROIT – Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry. Ford expects two-thirds of its European commercial vehicle sales will be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. “We are going all in on electric vehicles,” Rowley said. The investment is part of Ford's goal of spending at least $15 billion on electric vehicles from now through 2025.
Ugh! More clouds, rain and wintry weather in store this week
Read full article: Ugh! More clouds, rain and wintry weather in store this weekWe’ll keep the clouds locked in (AGAIN) for the rest of the day Monday, with high temperatures locked in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Freezing rain will be possible on a spotty basis during the evening and up until about midnight. Wind speed and wind gust for Tuesday, 2/16/2021This might actually be enough to break the overcast for the first time in nearly a week! High pressure builds over the Northeast, while another storm system rises from the Gulf. Freezing rain and sleet are becoming increasingly likely Thursday, and it could once again be a significant storm for parts of the area.
UK, EU in spat over diplomatic status of bloc's ambassador
Read full article: UK, EU in spat over diplomatic status of bloc's ambassadorBritain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 by declining to grant the blocs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. David Ake, file)LONDON – Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union by declining to grant the bloc’s first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. The EU says he should be given the same status as a national ambassador, like the rest of the bloc's 143 envoys around the world. Stano noted that Britain "was cognizant and supportive of this status while it was a member of the European Union. “Nothing has changed since the U.K.’s exit from the European Union to justify any change in stance on the U.K.’s part,” he said.
Brief wintry mix for some before improving temperatures Thursday
Read full article: Brief wintry mix for some before improving temperatures ThursdayThis is just enough to spark a brief wintry mix for areas south of US 460 Thursday morning (see graphic above). What we're tracking - weekend of 1/23 and 1/24/2021Highs each day this weekend will be in the 30s and 40s, with lows falling into the teens and 20s each morning. Weekend forecast for 1/22 to 1/24/2021Come Sunday night and Monday, we’ll be tracking a stronger storm system coming in from the west. If enough cold air lingers at the surface, we could see a period of freezing rain before a cold rain settles in for the day. What we're tracking - Monday, 1/25/2021With marginally cold air around next week, we’ll have to keep an eye on another system next Wednesday night and Thursday.
US Capitol locks down as Trump supporters clash with police
Read full article: US Capitol locks down as Trump supporters clash with policeTrump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)WASHINGTON – The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades amid violent clashes between President Donald Trump’s supporters and Capitol police. An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Biden’s victory. The skirmishes came just shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud at a rally near the White House on Wednesday ahead of Congress’ vote.