High alpine passes in the Central Otago Lakes have experienced heavy snowfall today. This morning, Police worked with NZTA Waka Kotahi to help a number of vehicles that were trapped on the Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) by heavy snow that closed the road. ...
Gold prices remained steady as traders watched the Middle East conflict and awaited U.S. economic data. The recent interest rate cut by the U.S. central bank is notable. Investors are also looking forward to upcoming ISM services data, initial jobless claims, and U.S. nonfarm payroll data. Meanwhile, Perth Mint's gold sales surged in September.
WASHINGTON — A recent report by the U.S. Institute of Peace highlights the resurgence of scam hubs, particularly in Myanmar's Karen State, due to China's softened stance toward the country's military regime. China's posture has shifted, said Jason Tower, co-author of the report and the country director for Burma at the institute. "They're now much more focused on regime survival, looking at how they can prevent the [Myanmar] regime from toppling," Tower told VOA Burmese. "As a result, China... Читать дальше...
ASCAR travels to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend with all the series set to compete on the 2.66-mile asphalt track.
The data for September 2024, released today, shows consumer spending with Core Retail merchants (excluding Hospitality) in its payments network was down 3.4% compared with September 2023.
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks will be leaving his post on October 16, sources told PIX11 News. Banks, who has led the country’s largest school system for nearly three years, will leave his post earlier than originally announced. PIX11 News received the following statement from a spokesperson from [...]
Venugopal called for the immediate reinstatement of the workers
Extremists will be motivated by policy grievances, the threat assessment says.
Rights groups warn that migrants and asylum seekers journeying north through Mexico often experience violence.
Attorneys for three former Memphis police officers facing charges in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols gave their closing arguments on Wednesday..
Israel reports eight combat deaths as troops battle Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Defence Ministers and senior civilian and military officials from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga gathered in Auckland to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific.
NASA is back with its monthly update of what to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks. And there's plenty to enjoy in October.
Ethel M Chocolates’ Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights will return next month for the 31st year.
An approaching typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall to Taiwan killed two people and injured more than 100 people over the past few days while forcing thousands to evacuate from low-lying or mountainous areas. At least 102 people were injured and two people died due to weather conditions attributed to Typhoon Krathon, Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Center said on Wednesday. One elderly man died after falling off a ladder while pruning tree branches in the eastern city of Hualien. Читать дальше...
The 22-year-old's sensational rookie season in the professional league came to an end last week when the Indiana Fever crashed out of the playoffs in a second straight loss to the Connecticut Sun.
A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at the Seattle Center, located at the base of the Space Needle. Prominent figures including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal attended the ceremony. This event marks Gandhi Jayanti and recognizes October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations.
In a rare display of frustration, MS Dhoni punched a screen after Chennai Super Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial IPL match earlier this year. Harbhajan Singh revealed the incident, noting Dhoni's disappointment possibly stemmed from his shattered dream of retiring with the trophy. Despite the loss, neither team made it to the final.
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Tyreek Hill appeared mighty frustrated during the Miami Dolphins' loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night but he asserted Wednesday that he remains highly committed to staying in South Florida. Unfounded speculation arose about Hill's future and the star receiver was stunned Wednesday to hear trade rumors involving him were being tossed around. Hill made it clear that he is
It seems like Era I isn’t long for this world.
Initially not seen as a halfback, the Melbourne Storm’s No.7 has made the position his own with one of the most dominant seasons in the NRL.
Childcare is among American households' largest expenses, and ahead of the November presidential election, voters are hoping politicians will take notice. Spike in costs Official data shows day care and preschool costs -- already frustratingly high for many families -- rose more quickly than the overall inflation rate over the past year. Day care costs rose 6.2 percent from August 2023 to the same month in 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Overall CPI inflation for the month... Читать дальше...
The former president spoke exclusively to NewsNation about the unsealing of documents related to his election interference case.
Transfers of second-hand condos in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces in the second quarter of 2024 increased compared to new condos and both new and second-hand low-rise houses, primarily driven by units priced below 5 million baht, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).