Home

Book Review: ‘UFO’ is a detailed look at the history of the search for the truth that’s out there

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

The truth may be out there, but making sense out of it isn’t easy.Discussion about unidentified flying objects has moved over the years from fodder for science fiction movies or jokes to the subject of congressional hearings. Garrett M. Graff’s “UFO: The Inside Story of the U.S. Government’s Search for Alien Life Here — and Out There” is the perfect guide for readers interested in learning how that discussion has evolved. Graff offers an authoritative and objective look at the history of UFO sightings and research into the possibility of extraterrestrial life over the past 75 years. It’s a narrative as compelling as Graff’s other works, including his history of Watergate, and requires the same skill that he’s demonstrated in navigating government documents.The deeply researched history traces the ways the government has struggled to wrap its arms around the questions raised by UFOs — or, as they’re now known, “unidentified aerial phenomena” ...

If an election were held today, who would win? Data projects huge Tory victory

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

It has been clear for some time that the Trudeau Liberals have been struggling in the polls, but a new survey and analysis finds if an election were held today, the Grits would be headed to a stunning defeat.Abacus Data crunched the numbers over several polls to make a seat projection. That projection shows the Liberals would lose more than half their seats and Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives would be heading to a solid majority if Canadians cast their ballots right now.“You’ve got the Conservatives winning 204 seats — that’s a 77-seat gain for them. The Liberals are in second at 69, a drop of 87 seats, with the Bloc at 43, and the New Democrats at 27,” explained Abacus Data CEO David Coletto. Related articles: Should Trudeau step down? Who would take his place? Conservative push to expand carbon tax carve out fails, as Bloc sides with Liberals What can the Conservative convention tell us about the future ...

Jewish protesters and allies block Israeli consulate in Chicago, demanding a cease-fire in Gaza

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Jewish peace activists and their allies converged at a major train station in downtown Chicago during rush hour Monday morning, blocking the entrance to the Israeli consulate and demanding U.S. support for an Israel cease-fire as battles rage in northern Gaza.Midwestern Jews and allies traveled to Chicago from Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois for the demonstration, organizers said.The Israeli consulate in Chicago is in a building connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a major commuter rail station. Over 100 protesters who had blocked escalators leading to the consulate were arrested for misdemeanor trespassing and escorted out of the building, according to Ben Lorber, who helped organize the protest led by Chicago chapters of Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, and Never Again Action. That information was not confirmed by Chicago police, who could not immediately provide information on the number and reasons for a...

A British man is sentenced to 8 years in prison over terror offenses with the Islamic State group

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A British convert to Islam who was convicted in Turkey of being part of the Islamic State group was sentenced to eight years in prison in Britain on Monday after he pleaded guilty to terrorism charges.Aine Leslie Davis, 39, was deported from Turkey in August 2022 and detained on arrival at London’s Luton Airport after serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence for membership in IS.He pleaded guilty last month to having a firearm for terrorism purposes and two charges of funding terrorism.Prosecutors said Davis, who left his home in London and travelled to Syria in 2013 to join the armed conflict there, enlisted his wife to persuade a friend to bring him 20,000 euros ($21,400) to support his cause. The friend was stopped at Heathrow Airport in 2014, and Davis’s wife, Amal El-Wahabi, was convicted of funding terrorism.Davis’ defense lawyer, Mark Summers, issued an apology to the Syrian people on his behalf, saying he and others like him “caused more harm ...

Russian UN envoys shoot back at Western criticism of its Ukraine war and crackdown on dissidents

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Western countries on Monday repeatedly called on Russia to end domestic repression of dissident voices and end its war in Ukraine — and human rights violations related to it — as Russia came under a regular review at the U.N.’s top rights body.A delegation from Moscow, led by State Secretary and Deputy Justice Minister Andrei Loginov, defended Russia’s right to ensure law and order by restricting some forms of protest or voices that might threaten domestic security. He also said Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine had “no relation to the subject matter” at issue in the review.Monday’s 3 1/2-hour hearing in Geneva was part of an exercise known as the universal periodic review, or UPR, which all U.N. member states face about every four or five years in connection with the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council.Russia came under widespread international condemnation after President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in Febr...

Maryanne Trump Barry, former judge and sister of Donald Trump, dies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Maryanne Trump Barry, a retired federal judge and the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has died. She was 86 years old.ABC News reported she was found in her New York City apartment. A cause of death has not yet been released. The NYPD confirmed that officers were sent to Barry’s Manhattan home just before 4:30 a.m. and discovered a deceased 86-year-old woman. Her death was confirmed to the Associated Press by a judicial official who spoke on condition of anonymity because Barry’s death hadn’t been announced publicly by either the court or Trump’s family. AAA predicts busiest Thanksgiving travel season in years: Here’s when NOT to drive Trump's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Trump Barry was an older sister of former President Donald Trump. She was a prosecutor before being appointed as a federal judge to the United States Court for the District of New Jersey in 1983. In 1999, she was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals fo...

Hustle play to help erase INT an example of how Texas Longhorns have changed their culture

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Culture is supported by an unwavering effort by the team's best players and leaders, no matter the situation. When things started to go haywire on Saturday against TCU, two of Texas' leaders answered the bell in ways they typically aren't asked to do.When Millard Bradford intercepted Quinn Ewers in the first quarter, receivers Jordan Whittington and Xavier Worthy helped make one of the game's most important plays with hustle and determination — directly reflecting the team's current culture. Instant Analysis: A blowout would be nice, but Texas is finding ways to win As Bradford tried to find running room during his return, Whittington came flying in from well behind the play to not just bring him down, but punch the ball loose. Worthy, the intended receiver on the play, ended up on the ground after Bradford made the pick but hopped back up and went straight to the ball. He saw Whittington pop the ball out and alertly jumped on it, creating the second turnover on th...

A little more rain today with the sun returning tomorrow

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Rain will continue for some of the area this afternoon. Present trends show the majority of the rain today and tonight will be in the Hill County.Most of the rain today and tonight will be in the Hill CountryWhile all of our reporting stations have measured rain in the last few days the amount of rain measured was disappointing. The higher rain totals seemed to be confined to a small area in parts of Bastrop, Caldwell, and Hays Counties.Rain will start tapering off during the overnight hours after which some clearing will begin. Clouds will thin out during the morning leaving a partly cloudy sky for the afternoon allowing maximum temperatures Tuesday to reach the upper half of the 60s to some low 70s.Brighter and warmer weather Tuesday afternoonThe air will continue to warm with highs in the 70s areawide Wednesday to Sunday. The five-day dry period will be interrupted perhaps as early as Saturday night with the next rain that will continue off and on on Sunday. Stil...

Presidential Libraries, Museums and More: William Henry Harrison

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Gear up for a thrilling ride through U.S. history as our Emmy Award-winning series, "Presidential Libraries, Museums and More," returns. Join Fox 2's Patrick Clark on a road trip in a classic 1960s Buick Electra, exploring unique stories that shaped America.In this episode, Patrick visits Vincennes, Indiana, unraveling the history of the ninth U.S. President, William Henry Harrison. We delve into the people and events that left an indelible mark on our nation.

Drake finally figures out Denver Ball Arena show he already sold tickets to

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:53:38 GMT

Rapper and singer Drake has, at last, scheduled a Denver date following his surprise and hastily justified postponement of his Ball Arena concert on his It’s All a Blur arena tour.Drake and new opener J. Cole — substituted for 21 Savage — will now play Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19. Tickets for the new dates are on sale Wednesday, Nov. 15, as part of a Cash App Card presale, followed by the general on-sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at drakerelated.com.Ticket prices for new passes were not immediately available, but previously purchased tickets for the now-rescheduled Sept. 8 show are currently going for $375 to $1,556, according to Ticketmaster’s official resale site.The dates replace a Sept. 8 concert that Drake and 21 Savage bailed on three days before their Ball Arena stop. In an unprecedented-to-this reporter announcement, they blamed “the distance the road crew has to travel along with the magnitude of the production,”...