‘The Trench’ Teaches Hoopsters How To Fly High
Marcus Stout’s no-frills gym helps basketball players at all levels reach their full potential.
Over 30 Years Sober, Mark Spence Helps DC Residents Overcome Addiction
He saved his own life, and now he’s dedicated to saving others.
VIDEO: Tickled Pink: The Flamingo Rescuer Saving Birds With A Caring Cuddle
A Caribbean shelter fights to preserve the future of these iconic birds.
VIDEO: Frying Tonight: Flying Fish Lands Right On The Deck Of Fisherman’s Boat
Some-fin to celebrate for skipper and his pal.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
U.S. Petroleum Data Show Demand Remains Solid
Markets were volatile as the usual movers were overshadowed by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
What The Heck Is A SPAC And Why Are Israeli Companies So Keen On Them?
Special purpose acquisition companies took off during the pandemic and created a major buzz as popular alternatives to IPOs.
Surging Gas Prices Doing Little To Curb Demand At The Pump
The last time prices topped $3 per gallon was in 2014. But that’s discouraging few commuters.
US Broadens Investment Ban, Moves To Fund R&D In Tech Race With China
Biden following Trump administration’s lead on business-related tactics with Communist country.
3 Israeli Designers Do A Stunning Spin On Sustainability
A wedding dress designer, jewelry designer and accessories designer create couture from upcycled and leftover materials.
VIDEO: Documentary Star Stork Protects Chicks From Hailstorm
Yaren returns to the Turkish lake each year to visit her fisherman friend.
Cheetah cubs born in April make an appearance at the Basel Zoo. (Zoo Basel/Zenger News)
Smarter News Quiz: Sorry Celebrities, Coke Shares and Space Stations
The 2021 XXL Freshman Class, TV show reboots and new Yoplait flavors are in the news.
Politics
Pakistan Schools Ramp Up Religious Education
Institutes banned from teaching subjects that promote the interests of other countries.
They Deserved Death: Ugandan General On Army’s 2016 Massacre Of 155 In Kasese
Army chief General Peter Elwelu says he was “wise” to storm a cultural king’s palace in western Uganda.
Recordings Reveal What Happened On First Juneteenth
Rare recordings from the Library of Congress captured the memories of people born in slavery and freed, some on June 19, 1865
World
Merck Foundation, Zimbabwe First Lady Donate 30,000 Children Storybooks
They also launched six important awards for media, fashion, film, and the music fraternity.
Researchers Explore Microbial Ecosystem In Search Of Drugs To Fight SARS-CoV-2
New research says that some gut bacteria produce compounds that inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Tokyo Olympics: Maximum Of 10,000 Fans To Be Allowed For Each Sporting Event
Students in the schools’ spectator program and their supervisors will not be considered in these limits.
Offbeat
David Schwimmer Opens Up About His ‘Crappy Summer Jobs’ Before He Landed ‘Friends’
The Hollywood actor has been in news lately for the widely loved ‘Friends’ reunion show.
Footprints From Six Dinosaur Species Discovered In UK’s Kent
Footprints from the very last dinosaurs to walk on the U.K. soil 110 million years ago have been found in Kent.
Underpants’ Front Pocket Reveals Habsburg Royals’ Fashion Sense
Austrian exhibit highlights trendy clothing from a three-century period — the Renaissance to the Baroque.
Science
Scientists Believe Constipation Can Be Early Sign Of Parkinson’s Disease
This common non-motor symptom could predate diagnosis of the neurological disease by up to 20 years.
Nice Age: Ancient Glacial Neanderthal Homes Were Not Frozen Wastelands, Say Experts
Scientists say Ice Age cavemen often lived in lush, green valleys.
Study: Monkey See-Monkey Knew: Man’s Cousins Have Conscious Minds Just Like Humans
Researchers find the two species share similar perception, nonconscious responses.
Tech
Facebook To Update Its Community Standards To Add Satire Exception
Facebook will update its community guidelines to be clearer about how it handles satirical content.
Nigeria’s Twitter Coup: Govt Joins Indian Microblogging Site Koo
Nigeria suspended Twitter within two days of the platform removing a post by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Australian Aboriginal Group Slams Hobart Cable Car
A group of Aboriginal heritage officers have voiced their opposition to a proposed cable car on kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Business
Pakistani Traders Protest As Trade Border Closure Leads To Huge Loss
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan lamented that they have lost patience over the continuous closure of the Sost border.
Chew Want Some? Snowboarder Dressed As Chewbacca Jailed For Decking Ski Boss
Accused was imprisoned for 16 months after the court heard how his victim gets panic attacks from just seeing Star Wars posters.
Pay For Play: New NCAA Rule Opens Door For Student-Athlete Compensation
Name, image and likeness rules kick in on July 1, which will allow players to get paid for their personal brands.