Anyone seeking to join the Royal Navy will no longer need to prove they can swim in what one defence source called a "desperate" relaxing of standards to tackle a recruitment crisis. But a Royal Navy spokesperson pushed back on the criticism, saying standards were not being lowered because all …...Read More
Royal Navy recruits no longer need to be swimmers
Infrastructure shortcomings dominate election campaign in Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency
April 11, 2024 05:48 pm | Updated 05:48 pm IST - TIRUCHI The campaign for the Lok Sabha election in Tiruchi has largely centred around some of the major infrastructure requirements that the city has been aspiring for more than a couple of decades now. Some of the issues such …...Read More
Apple changes ‘state-backed’ hacking language months after India ‘pressure’
April 11, 2024 05:48 pm | Updated 05:48 pm IST - NEW DELHI Apple, Inc. is now calling “state-backed attackers” “mercenary” hackers in email alerts to affected customers, and has changed this language on support documentation on its website as well. This change from the iPhone maker comes months after …...Read More
Republicans unveil effort blocking Biden's crackdown on oil, gas drilling
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate is introducing a bill Thursday to overturn President Biden's environmental regulations targeting oil and gas drilling. The bill takes aim at rules the Environmental Protection Agency finalized late last year to curb methane and other air pollutants …...Read More
Cal Ripken Jr. reacts to Jackson Holliday's Orioles debut
Top prospect Jackson Holliday made his Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, wearing the same number as Cal Ripken Sr. and his father, former All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday. Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. joined "Fox & Friends" to react to Holliday wearing his father's number and the …...Read More
Haryana government orders probe into Mahendragarh school bus accident
April 11, 2024 05:39 pm | Updated 05:50 pm IST - Chandigarh The Haryana government has ordered a probe after a school bus carrying several children met with an accident in Mahendragarh on April 11 amid reports that the driver was allegedly drunk and the vehicle did not have a …...Read More
After Michigan teen's suicide, Nigerian brothers admit deadly sextortion scheme
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Two Nigerian brothers pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys through sexual extortion, or "sextortion," two years after one …...Read More
House Republicans move to terminate 'rotten' DEI programs in federal government
FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is leading the push to terminate programs on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the federal government. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Diversity Equity Inclusion Dead on Arrival Act of 2024" or "The DEI DOA Act," backed by four fellow House …...Read More
Election code hits resolution of pending Dharani grievances
April 11, 2024 05:22 pm | Updated 05:26 pm IST - HYDERABAD Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in view of the ensuing elections to the Lok Sabha has reportedly hit the ongoing process to resolve pending applications pertaining to Dharani. The special drive launched for receipt of grievances from …...Read More
Fireball lights up New Jersey sky days after eclipse and earthquake
A bright fireball was seen dropping from the night sky over New Jersey early Wednesday, capping an eventful week of natural phenomena in the area following Monday’s solar eclipse and last week’s earthquake. The fireball, which many say was a meteor or a falling star, was captured on video lighting …...Read More
