Last of escaped zebras captured with white bread, oats and ‘positivity’
The last of four zebras that escaped from a trailer in North Bend, Washington, was safely corralled Friday with the help of a former rodeo bullfighter, a lookout on a mountain bike and a package of white bread.
Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake
OMAHA, Nebraska — Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job, and he heaped praise on Apple although Berkshire trimmed its position in the iPhone maker.
Russia hits Ukraine regions, Zelenskiy says Su-25 bomber downed
KYIV — Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro regions and the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed at least two civilians, set a food factory ablaze and damaged other infrastructure, homes and commercial buildings on Saturday, regional officials said.
UAW workers ratify US labor deal with Daimler Truck
(Reuters) — Members of the United Auto Workers on Saturday ratified a new labor contract with Daimler Truck that includes at least a 25% general wage increase over the four-year deal.
Indonesia to permanently relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions
JAKARTA (Reuters) — The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano has raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on Friday.
Parts of Gaza in ‘full-blown famine,’ U.N. aid official says
JERUSALEM — The leader of the World Food Program said parts of the Gaza Strip are experiencing a “full-blown famine” that is spreading across the territory after almost seven months of war that have made delivering aid extremely challenging.
Southeast Texas expects more rain after days of flooding
Swollen rivers continued rising in southeast Texas on Saturday after a night of evacuations and rescues from floodwaters that swamped roads, stranded cars and inundated homes in the region.
Dead bodies in Mexico most probably are missing U.S., Australian surfers
MEXICO CITY — The three dead bodies found in Mexico’s Baja California state are highly likely to be the American and two Australian tourists who went missing last week, a senior official from the region said on Saturday.
Traveling this year? Here’s what you need to know about TSA PreCheck, CLEAR Plus and Global Entry
PHILADELPHIA — There’s one thing everyone dreads when making their way to the airport: a long security line. Luckily, there are workarounds to expedite the process and get you to your gate in time for a preboarding treat.
The bird flu outbreak has more questions than answers
As the magnitude of the bird flu outbreak in cattle becomes clearer, so does the need to quickly get a firmer grip on some basic facts. Namely, how far this H5N1 virus has spread, how it is spreading, and where this situation is likely to go next. The COVID-weary public also wants to know whether humans are at risk.
Out of chances: Letting Donald Trump skate is contempt for justice
Acting Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt for his violations of a gag order in his criminal hush money case. The penalty? A paltry $9,000. Nonetheless, the judge cautioned the former president that continued violations might result in “incarceratory punishment,” just as they might for any other defendant. We hope he’s not bluffing.
Slovakia’s capital makes a remarkable comeback
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and once a nearly desolate ghost town, is one of Europe’s great urban success stories. Its compact old town bursts with colorfully restored facades, lively outdoor cafés, and swanky boutiques. Its ramshackle industrial quarter, just east of the center, is rapidly being redeveloped into a forest of skyscrapers. The hilltop castle gleams. And even the glum communist-era suburb of Petržalka, right across the Danube, has undergone a Technicolor makeover. It’s arguably the fastest-changing city in Europe.
From free speech to free Palestine: Six decades of student protest
(NYT) — An American college student looked out at a sea of protesters and spoke of a machine that had grown so “odious” that it had left people of goodwill little choice. There must be protest.
At donor retreat, Trump calls Biden administration the ‘Gestapo’
Fresh from his criminal trial in New York, Donald Trump delivered a frustrated and often obscene speech, lasting roughly 75 minutes, at a Republican National Committee donor retreat in Florida on Saturday, attacking one of the prosecutors pursuing him and comparing President Joe Biden’s administration to the Nazis.
Shooting and manhunt suspect sentenced to 20 years
A 45-year-old Ocean View man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for the non-fatal shooting of his girlfriend and offenses stemming from a subsequent manhunt in March 2023.
Proposed Punalu‘u Village goes before Planning Commission Monday
Developers behind a controversial planned resort community in Punalu‘u hope the project will rehabilitate the surrounding area.
Green signs STVR bill into law
“This is a very big deal, this bill. The passage of Senate Bill 2919 is going to change Hawaii for the better.”
Nuggets tested by Timberwolves in sobering Game 1 loss at home
DENVER — The most impressive part about the run to last year’s NBA championship is how little the Denver Nuggets allowed themselves to be tested.
MLB roundup: A’s hang 20 runs on Marlins
Brent Rooker and Brett Harris each belted two home runs while 10 Oakland players registered at least one hit in the Athletics’ lopsided 20-4 home win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in photo finish
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a three-way thriller to the wire in the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
