Archives for April 2023

The head of Russia's shadowy mercenary force The Wagner Group is recommending a strategy in Ukraine once proposed by U.S. officials for the bogged-down war in Vietnam: Just declare victory and call it quits. … [Read more...] about Russian mercenary chief: Declare victory in Ukraine and get out

It's that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday's filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block. … [Read more...] about New push on U.S.-run free electronic tax-filing system for all

Finland's much-delayed and costly new nuclear reactor, Europe's most powerful by production capacity, has completed a test phase lasting over a year and started regular output, boosting the Nordic country's electricity self-sufficiency significantly. … [Read more...] about Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland

Maryland authorities have shut down an Oxon Hill daycare center where an employee was arrested on charges of recording herself abusing children. … [Read more...] about Maryland shuts daycare center where employee is accused of filming her abuse of children

A South Korean patrol boat fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat in the Yellow Sea last week, military officials here revealed Sunday, in the latest sign of growing tensions on the divided peninsula. … [Read more...] about South Korea fires toward North Korean vessel in Yellow Sea amid rising tensions