just now (89+ words) The death toll from the natural calamities the country has been struck by in recent days has risen to 334," it said.Nearly 854,000 Sri Lankans have been affected by Ditva, with some 124,000 being evacuated and accommodated... The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Ditva in Sri Lanka has climbed up to at least 334, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Ditva in Sri Lanka has climbed up to at least 334, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said....

just now (20+ words) @AussieCossack "Delegations from the United States and Ukraine discuss elections in Ukraine (Zelensky's resignation) and territorial exchange with Russia " WSJ...

just now (123+ words) In the ongoing special military operation, snipers from the Southern grouping identified Ukrainian positions on the Konstantinovka front. Tasked with disrupting enemy rotation, they moved stealthily to a rooftop overlook. After hours of waiting... Snipers of the "Southern" Grouping Disrupt Enemy Rotation on the Konstantinovka FrontIn the ongoing special military operation, snipers from the Southern grouping identified Ukrainian positions on the Konstantinovka front Tasked with disrupting enemy rotation, they moved stealthily to a rooftop overlook After hours of waiting, they spotted three Ukrainian soldiers attempting to advance to their positions With precise fire, the snipers successfully eliminated their targets Sniper operations remain a critical priority for neutralizing enemy forces, often requiring extensive patience, with waits ranging from hours to days.Join Military Wave...

just now (738+ words) On Sunday at 1:07 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 3 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan counties. Winter storm watch in place for New York for Tuesday On Sunday at 1:07 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 3 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan counties. The weather service comments, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible." "Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes," says the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation." Winter driving essentials: Recommendations from the weather service for safe journeys Winter's icy grip often turns roads treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and more than 480,000 injuries each year....

just now (187+ words) The Indianapolis Colts have an injury concern with cornerback Sauce Gardner in the first half of the Week 13 game against the Houston Texans. Gardner sustained his injury in the first quarter and was unable to leave the field without help, which is a bad sign. UPDATE: Gardner is officially questionable to return due to a calf injury. He has also gone back to the locker room. As previously mentioned, Gardner needed help getting off the field, which is bad news for his chances of returning to the game. It could also be a sign he has a significant injury, but that hasn't been confirmed yet. "Colts CB Sauce Gardner was injured away from the play on the Texans' second offensive snap and was unable to walk off without assistance," ESPN's Stephen Holder wrote. "He put no weight on his left…...

just now (303+ words) In what finally seems to be decision day for Lane Kiffin, of course, there are some added delays and drama. The Ole Miss head coach, who is expected to leave for LSU (right?), was set to hold a team meeting Sunday morning " which has since been delayed to 2 p.m. ET, at least as of publication time." According to various reports,"including from Yahoo Sports, the delay was caused by the fight between the school and Kiffin regarding the future of the staff. Some staff members are expected to follow Kiffin to LSU, while Ole Miss " in the midst of an 11-1 season that will end in the College Football Playoff " wants to retain as many of its coaches as possible. The belief is Kiffin wants to finish the season with Ole Miss and coach in the CFP " a notion that Ole Miss…...

1+ min ago (437+ words) Some parts of Massachusetts are expected to see a heavy snow storm starting on Tuesday, according to National Weather Service forecasts " with some rain and snow hitting the Boston area. "The big thing is going to be a low pressure coming by, mainly late Monday night to Tuesday," said NWS meteorologist Matthew Belk. "That's going to bring a possibility of some light snow changing over to rain in the city of Boston. The week is forecasted to start with a sunny day Monday and highs in the low 40s in Boston, before the storm moves into the region on Tuesday, NWS states. NWS issued a winter storm watch covering Tuesday morning to night for western and central Massachusetts, along with a swath of southern New England, warning of "heavy snow" with accumulations over 6 inches in some areas. NWS forecasters warned of…...

1+ min ago (612+ words) Letters: Dr Robin Lovell-Badge and Prof Emma Robinson respond to an editorial on using new technologies to reduce the reliance on animal experiments Why we have to continue with animal testing for medical research Dr Robin Lovell-Badge and Prof Emma Robinson respond to an editorial on using new technologies to reduce the reliance on animal experiments I write in response to your editorial on animals in research (The Guardian view on animal testing: we can stop sacrificing millions of lives for our own health, 23 November). I am supportive of many aspects of the strategy to aid the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods to replace the use of animals. However, much of this is geared towards regulatory testing, where the goals are more readily achievable, rather than for discovery science. All scientists working with animals in the UK have…...

1+ min ago (1791+ words) Texas football resuscitated its College Football Playoff dreams on Friday night with a decisive 27-17 victory over previously unbeaten Texas A&M." Then Longhorns fans watched as results on Saturday made a third consecutive trip to the CFP look increasingly unlikely. Of the 10 teams ranked directly in front of the No. 16 Longhorns, the only one to suffer a loss was No. 15 Michigan." Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) signals the "thumbs down" to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal'Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win over Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) misses a reception as Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III (4) defends…...

2+ min ago (523+ words) The Minnesota Vikings did everything in their power to start the season on the right foot, including a trade with the Carolina Panthers to reunite with Adam Thielen. Thielen was tapped to replace Jordan Addison for the first three games of the season with Addison serving a suspension. Long-term, the hope was Thielen could provide veteran experience and depth at wide receiver. However, on Sunday, November 30, Thielen was inactive for a Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, his first healthy scratch of the season. Since the Vikings" Week 6 bye, Thielen has played just 44 snaps in six games. He"s caught eight of 18 targets this season for 69 yards receiving and has three drops to his name. For comparison, Thielen has dropped three or fewer passes across five of his nine seasons as a full-time starter, per Pro Football Focus. Thielen"s…...