Emperor penguins in Antarctica are at risk of “quasi-extinction” due to melting ice.
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‘Call 911’: Rescued woman was abducted by man posing as Uber driver, authorities say
An Arizona woman helped save her own life by passing a note to a gas station customer, asking them to call 911.
AP explains: Niger one month after the coup
The West African bloc ECOWAS rejected the proposal by Niger’s mutinous soldiers for a three-year transition to democratic rule, with a commissioner describing the slow timeline as a provocation. (Aug. 25)
Trump arrested in Georgia on 2020 election charges, FIBA World Cup tips off: 5 Things podcast
An arrest photo. A notorious jail. The Donald Trump arrest recapped. Plus, neurodiversity in the workplace and FIBA World Cup begins: 5 Things podcast
Power outage map: Severe storms leave over 600,000 without power in Michigan, Ohio
Severe storms battered portions of Michigan and Ohio Thursday night and Friday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
India’s lunar rover goes down a ramp to the moon’s surface and takes a walk
India’s lunar rover goes down a ramp to the moon’s surface and takes a walk
Why do some police lie? Video contradicting official narrative is ‘common,’ experts say
Policing experts said that despite the proliferation of body cameras and viral videos of police brutality, it’s not uncommon for some officers to lie.
Police release list of 388 unaccounted for after Hawaii fire
Maui police have released a list of the names of 388 people still unaccounted for after the devastating wildfire on the island. (Aug. 25)
Israeli women lead protest against gender restrictions
Hundreds of women gathered in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv to rally in support of gender equality. (Aug. 25)
Kharkiv residents honor fallen soldiers
Kharkiv residents on Thursday honoured killed Ukrainian soldiers on the country’s Independence Day. (Aug. 25)