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Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches with a battery that can overheat and burn you
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The recall was issued Wednesday following a slew of reports of the watch battery overheating, including at least 115 incidents in the U.S. and another 59 internationally.
The U.N. approves a resolution demanding that Russia end the invasion of Ukraine
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The General Assembly overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding resolution that demands that Russia immediately remove its forces from Ukraine.
Russia is using controversial 'cluster munitions' in Ukraine, humanitarian groups say
Monday, February 28, 2022
Once fired, cluster munitions open in midair and rain down dozens or even hundreds of smaller submunitions, or "bomblets," over a large area the size of one or several football fields.
Toyota stops production in Japan after a cyberattack hits one of its suppliers
Monday, February 28, 2022
The suspected attack forced Toyota, one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, to suspend operations at 14 of its Japanese plants, affecting the production of about 13,000 vehicles.
A ticket stub from Jackie Robinson's majors debut sells for a record-breaking $480K
Monday, February 28, 2022
It was the second time the record was broken in the same auction. Earlier on Sunday, a bidder bought a full ticket from Michael Jordan's 1984 NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls for $468,000.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agree to hold talks in Belarus
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said a delegation of the Ukrainian government will meet for talks with Russian officials near the Pripyat River in Belarus.
Ukrainian soldiers who profanely told off Russian warship may be alive, officials say
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Last week, a Russian warship approached Snake Island and asked the Ukrainian forces there to surrender. The response from Ukraine was simple: "Russian warship. Go f*** yourself."
Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying, but the Republican sponsor says it's meant to protect children and keep parents informed.
Sen. Warner says a direct NATO-Russia conflict would be 'uncharted territory'
Thursday, February 24, 2022
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Sen. Mark Warner, chairman of the intelligence committee, about the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the U.S. plans to respond.
Georgia marks statewide 'Ahmaud Arbery Day' to honor the slain jogger
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
This year's anniversary of Arbery's death comes one day after his three convicted killers, who are white, were found guilty of targeting Arbery because of his race in a federal hate crimes trial.
Why Luhansk and Donetsk are key to understanding the latest escalation in Ukraine
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The rebel-controlled territories, which comprise a larger eastern Ukraine region called Donbas that borders Russia, have been led by pro-Russia separatists for nearly a decade.
President Biden agrees to a tentative meeting with Putin to discuss Ukraine
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Biden has agreed to meet with the Russian leader "in principle" if Russia does not invade Ukraine, the White House said, but Russia appears to be pursuing plans for a "full-scale assault" very soon.
Accusations of 'greenwashing' by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude.
N.J. police are under scrutiny for racial bias after breaking up a fight between teens
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
In video posted to social media of a shopping mall fight, an officer tackles the Black youth who's involved and handcuffs him with the assistance of another officer as the white participant looks on.
Hate crime prosecutor details Ahmaud Arbery killers' racist history
Monday, February 14, 2022
The defense attorneys insisted the three men's pursuit of the 25-year-old was prompted by "honest, though erroneous, suspicion that he committed crimes" and not because of his race.
S.F. police face criticism for using rape victims' DNA to identify potential suspects
Monday, February 14, 2022
District Attorney Chesa Boudin said using rape kit DNA to search for suspects in separate investigations treats victims "like evidence, not human beings" and called for the practice to end.
The French fry lover in your life may go head over peels for this perfume
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift? Idaho's potato commission is giving away French fry-scented perfume for Valentine's Day.
Erin Jackson takes gold for the U.S. in women's 500 meter speed skating
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Jackson became the first Black woman to medal in speed skating at a winter Olympics, and the first American woman to win the competition since 1994.
Online betting companies are kicking off a Super Bowl ad blitz
Friday, February 11, 2022
What was once a niche sector in Las Vegas has grown into a national mega-business that people can enjoy from their living rooms — and the advertising dollars have followed.
'Don't Say Gay' bill would limit discussion of sexuality and gender in Florida schools
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Supporters say the measure empowers parents to have a say in what their children learn. Critics argue it will harm LGBTQ kids. President Biden slammed the bill, which has Gov. Ron DeSantis' support.