MANGWE, Zimbabwe — Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe. “I don’t want to lose a single drop,” she said. Her relief at the handout — paid for by the United States … Read more
The Southern California winner of last summer’s $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot has been revealed on Friday. The winning ticket was purchased in July 2023 by Yanira Alvarez at the Las Palmitas Mini Market located at 1205 Wall Street in downtown Los Angeles near the Skid Row neighborhood. Her win ended a 39-draw jackpot run for … Read more
ATHENS, Greece — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southwestern Greece off the coast of the western Peloponnese on Friday. Minor damage but no injuries were reported from the quake, which was also felt in the Greek capital and as far away as the southern island of Crete. The quake was centered beneath the seabed near … Read more
TAPACHULA, Mexico — About 2,000 migrants began walking Monday in southern Mexico in what has become a traditional demonstration during Holy Week before Easter to draw attention to their plight. Leaving Tapachula near the Guatemalan border at dawn, the migrants and their advocates said their goal was to reach Mexico’s capital and highlight the dangers … Read more
Southern Charm appears to be returning for a tenth season! The Bravo reality series has not officially been announced for a renewal, but one of the show’s stars recently said they were coming back, seemingly alluding that it’s happening. In the show, we see several Charleston singles as they pursue their personal and professional lives … Read more
Boomers who once flocked to Florida are increasingly ditching the state for southern Appalachia. A recent Wall Street Journal report highlighted the so-called “halfbacks” who have settled in the region. Many of the new arrivals sought an escape from the continual threat of extreme weather in Florida. For decades, Florida has remained a top destination … Read more
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districts and the president says it urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month after neighboring Zambia also appealed for help. Malawi is the latest country … Read more
Drive-By Truckers will play their ambitious 2001 double album, Southern Rock Opera, in full on tour later this year. The Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024 Tour begins with a stretch of shows in June and July. The band will then take a break before resuming the tour in the autumn. See Drive-By Truckers’ tour dates … Read more
Defense officials say at least 16 soldiers, including four officers, have been killed in southern Nigeria while responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 16 soldiers, including four officers, were killed in southern Nigeria while responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities, defense officials … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A post-flight inspection revealed a missing panel on a Boeing 737-800 that had just arrived at its destination in southern Oregon on Friday after flying from San Francisco, officials said, the latest in a series of recent incidents involving aircraft manufactured by the company. United Flight 433 left San Francisco at … Read more