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worldTropical Storm Moke Approaches Hawaii
Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, with the Big Island expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds. The storm is forecast to pass sou
Aug 23
worldStudent killed in sword attack at Swedish school
A sword attack at a school in Sweden resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl. The attack occurred on Friday at the Brinell School in Fagersta, nor
Aug 23
world50+BBC Presenter Emma Barnett Returns to Radio 4 After Hysterectomy
BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter Emma Barnett has returned to work after a recent absence. She explained that she had undergone a hysterectomy, a
Aug 19
world50+US Inmate Francis Smith Spared Execution Eight Times
Francis Smith, a US inmate, was convicted in 1950 and has been spared execution eight times. He is one of a growing number of elderly people who are i
Aug 19world50+Hormuz shipping slows to six commodity vessels as owners avoid the strait
Reuters reported that six commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below a 10-day average of 11. S
Aug 19world50+Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran deal deadline expires
A projectile damaged a ship leaving the Strait of Hormuz and caused a crew casualty, the British UKMTO center said. Iran said the waterway would stay
Aug 18
world50+NPR Seeks Senior-Produced Podcasts for Broadcast
NPR is inviting seniors to submit their stories in podcast form for a chance to be aired on the network. A panel of judges will select the best submis
Aug 16
world50+Seniors in Japan Practice Parkour for Injury Prevention
Older adults in Japan are using parkour to stay healthy and prevent injuries. This unique approach is part of a broader effort to promote healthy agin
Aug 15world50+USS George Washington heads toward the Middle East as Lincoln stays on station
The Navy is moving the Pacific-based carrier USS George Washington toward the Middle East. The ship is expected to relieve the long-deployed USS Abrah
Aug 14world50+Poland says it stopped a Russian plot to kill a U.S. citizen in Warsaw
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities detained a Russian suspect before an alleged attack on a Ukrainian American in Warsaw. Officials sa
Aug 14
world50+People Share Tips for Coping with Extreme Temperatures
Individuals are sharing their advice on how to deal with heatwaves, including what to wear and how to get a good night's sleep. These tips are being s
Aug 14
world50+102-year-old man dies after alleged assault in pub
Phillip Ormerod, 102, was taken to hospital in critical condition after an alleged assault in a pub. He later died, according to police.
Aug 13