2 people killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center, apartment blocks and other buildings in Kharkiv late Saturday, killing two people and wounding 30 others, Ukrainian officials said. Regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said that a 67-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were killed in the attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city. Ukraine’s General Staff … Read more

‘Basic Instinct,’ ‘S.W.A.T.’ star Denis Arndt dead at 86

Denis Arndt, the Tony Award-nominated actor whose many onscreen roles included starring in “S.W.A.T.” and famously interrogating Sharon Stone in “Basic Instinct,” has died. He was 86. Arndt died “peacefully in his bed” at his longtime cabin home in Ashland, Oregon on Tuesday, his family announced in an obituary published Wednesday. “In his own way, … Read more

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action today, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending.  As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals throwing … Read more

Liberal Canadian PM up for election accused of plagiarism while at Oxford: report

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing allegations that he copied parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University without proper credit. The report comes as he’s seeking election to remain the country’s PM next month, when Canadian voters head to the polls on April 28. The National Post reviewed Carney’s thesis, “The Dynamic … Read more

Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far — with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone: Sources

The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official familiar with information briefed to Congress, as President Donald Trump attempts to fulfill his campaign promise to crack down on illegal immigration in the United States. The deportation flights and detention … Read more