Day: January 4, 2024

Russia moves forward with Iran deal to purchase ballistic missiles, report says

3:08 pm January 4, 2024

Russia is reportedly moving forward with a deal to purchase short-range ballistic missiles from Iran. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the tentative sale agreement on Thursday, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The officials say the missiles would boost Russia’s ability to target Ukrainian infrastructure at a time when support for continued U.S. military assistance […]

Truckers fight new hit-and-run law in country with world’s highest road accident-related deaths

3:07 pm January 4, 2024

India rung in the New Year with a two-day nationwide strike over a new hit-and-run law. The law decrees that hit-and-runs would be punishable by up to 10 years in prison, or a maximum fine of $8,405. The law is poised to replace the Indian Penal Code under which an accidental killing in a road accident […]

How Google Maps is giving you more power over your location data

3:00 pm January 4, 2024

Google Maps has long been a gold standard in everyday navigation, whether it is hopping on public transportation or jumping in your car for a journey across town. In addition to giving you insight into how crowded the bus or final destination is, Google has increased user data control with features like auto-delete and incognito […]

Joe Bonsall, Oak Ridge Boys member, announces retirement from touring due to health: ‘Walking is impossible’

2:10 pm January 4, 2024

Joe Bonsall, of the legendary quartet The Oak Ridge Boys, is bidding adieu to his fellow bandmates, announcing in an emotional statement that he is stepping away from touring due to ongoing health concerns. “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over 4 years now) of a neuromuscular disorder,” the tenor […]

US carries out strike targeting Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad: official

2:00 pm January 4, 2024

Four members of an Iran-aligned Iraqi militia group — including a high-ranking Iraqi militia commander — were killed in a drone strike in Baghdad on Thursday, according to reports by The Associated Press and Reuters. A U.S. official has confirmed to Fox News that the U.S. is responsible for the strike which targeted an Iraqi […]