Archives for April 2023

Russian President Putin on Friday signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization. … [Read more...] about Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices

The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified documents had set his sights on joining the military from an early age. But more recently he had expressed disillusionment about having enlisted. … [Read more...] about Leak suspect yearned to join military, then regretted it

The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that seeks to require her office to respond to public record requests. … [Read more...] about Court rejects governor’s move to dismiss public records suit

A team of researchers found two silver Roman coins dating back to the 2nd century A.D. on the uninhabited Swedish island of Gotska Sandon, sparking speculation as to how they got there in the first place. … [Read more...] about Pair of 2nd-century Roman coins found on uninhabited Swedish island

County commissioners have rescinded an energy company's permit to drill exploratory wells for a geothermal project in the Nevada desert near the site of the annual Burning Man counterculture festival about 110 miles (177 kilometers) north of Reno. … [Read more...] about Burning Man cheers Nevada county’s overturning geothermal permit