Hurricane Ida traps Louisianians; more than 1 million in two states left without power Posted October 28, 2021 Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety Aug. 30, and utility repair crews…
Belgian collects 60,000 vintage tin boxes Posted October 27, 2021 The colorful tins piled high around Belgian collector Yvette Dardenne used to contain goods ranging from chocolates, toffees, coffee and rice to tobacco, talc and shoe polish. The…
Biden adds forces for Afghan evacuation, defends decision to withdraw troops Posted October 26, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden said Aug. 14 that he had approved additional military forces to go to Kabul to help safely draw down the American Embassy and remove pers…
Book returned to UK cathedral’s lending library after 300 years Posted October 25, 2021 The old saying “better late than never” took on new meaning when Keith Farrow, the reverend canon of Sheffield Cathedral in northern England, told an amazing story to UPI News. …
Dating apps are adapting to life in — and after — the pandemic Part 2 Posted October 24, 2021 Continued from Part 1… In response to changing demands, Tinder announced new tools last month that will allow users to get to know people better onli…
Dating apps are adapting to life in — and after — the pandemic Part 1 Posted October 23, 2021 Early in the coronavirus pandemic, Jennifer Sherlock went out with a few men she met through dating apps. The dates were “weird,” she said, and not just because they were masked, …
Ancient Solar Boat is moved from pyramids at Giza to Egypt’s new grand museum Posted October 22, 2021 A 4,600-year-old boat in Egypt now has a new home in Giza. King Khufu’s Boat was exhibited for decades at a museum in Giza Plateau. But on Aug. 7, the boat —somet…
Robot made out of trash helps COVID-19 patients in Indonesian village Posted October 21, 2021 Meet “Delta Robot.” It’s built out of household items like pots, pans and an old television monitor. And it’s bringing a smile to COVID-19 patients in a village i…
Taliban sweep into Kabul after Afghan government collapses Posted October 20, 2021 The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital Aug. 15 after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreig…
Why the Olympics were held in summer Posted October 19, 2021 Temperatures in the mid- to high-30s. Air so humid it felt like a sauna. For many athletes, the Tokyo Olympics were a slog. So why did they hold the games in t…