Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks, health authorities said Sunday. The African nation has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods. … [Read more...] about Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says
100 years after fleeing Russian Revolution, Jewish family is reunited through genealogy research
"Learning about our grandfather Aaron's journey from Moscow to China and the challenges he faced has deepened our appreciation for the resilience and adaptability that runs in our family," Alex Schneider tells JNS. … [Read more...] about 100 years after fleeing Russian Revolution, Jewish family is reunited through genealogy research
Hurricane Ernesto is downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves through Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto which made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ernesto is downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves through Bermuda
Indiana Jones’ iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction
The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday. … [Read more...] about Indiana Jones’ iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction
Possible work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads could disrupt U.S. supply chain next week
Canada's two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the U.S. … [Read more...] about Possible work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads could disrupt U.S. supply chain next week