James BlackStrain announced his commitment to Tech’s 2021 signing class, becoming the fifth rising senior to make his decision for coach Geoff Collins and the Yellow Jackets in ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia faces invasive 4-foot lizard species, Argentine black and white tegu, wildlife officials say
Georgia wildlife authorities are trying to eradicate the invasive Argentine black and white tegu — an omnivorous lizard that can grow up to four feet long and is now established in Toombs and Tattnall ... ( read original story ...)
Lieutenant governor eyes June 15 return of Georgia lawmakers
Georgia's lieutenant governor is saying “Not so fast” on a proposed June 11 restart date for the General Assembly. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan released a statement Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait paper accuses government of ‘assaulting liberties’
A worker wearing a protective suit wipes down a key board in a local bank as a precaution against COVID-19, following the outbreak, in Kuwait City. Image Credit: Reuters Abu Dhabi: The front page ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the robot dog enforcing social distancing in Singapore
Singapore is testing Spot, a four-legged robot, in a public park to assist safe distancing efforts. (Roslan Rahman / AFP/) Leaves crunch underfoot as Spot marches through the park, back straight as a ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon launches IMF talks to rescue economy; more talks in coming days
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said it has begun remote discussions this week with Lebanon, which is seeking some $10 billion of aid to help it out of the worst financial crisis in its ... ( read original story ...)
Raab’s praise of UAE ‘concerning’, says pardoned British prisoner
Matthew Hedges says foreign secretary calling gulf state ‘true friend’ of UK following PPE donation ignores human rights abuses ... ( read original story ...)
Rep. Jordan slams House coronavirus subcommittee as ‘unfair’ and ‘partisan’ as experts warn about need for more tests
Ohio, pulled no punches Tuesday when he laid into Democrats on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis for assembling what he said was an “unfair” and “partisan” hearing meant to ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s COVID-19 Struggle Continues Amid a Concerning Surge
Nepal recorded its largest single-day spike in COVID-19 infections with 83 new cases on Tuesday. The persistent drumbeat of positive tests in recent days has created widespread fears in the country. ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s PM says the key to restoring peace is to end the armed militia rebellion
Yemen's Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik said on Wednesday the key to restoring peace in Yemen is to restore the country and its institutions and to end the armed militia rebellion, according to a ... ( read original story ...)