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Ukrainian army revamps commercial drones to attack Russian tanks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

A former IT programmer, now serving as a Ukrainian Soldier, says a commercial four-rotor drone that sells for $300 over-the-counter can be modified so it can carry explosives to destroy Russian tanks."Our team have done it many times. We've destroyed enemy tanks, heavy equipment and personnel. It is a very efficient gadget," the soldier who goes by the callsign Kakrurt, said in the Dnipropetrovsk region, located in central-east Ukraine.Kakrurt fights for Ukraine's 35th Marine Brigade, which modifies commercially-available drones and uses them to attack Russian forces who are occupying swathes of Ukraine's east and south.Reuters received two videos from the brigade showing drones flying over what they claimed were Russian trenches, before detonating.Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2014, both Moscow and Kyiv have used drones extensively.Ukraine announced that it will expand its drone programme to include both reconnaissance and the attack of enemy targets, in an effo...

$uicideboy$ announce Greyday Tour 2023 — Get Presale Code Tickets

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

For all those rockin’ Matte Black, the viral rappers $uicideboy$ have announced details for their upcoming “GreyDay 2023” tour, and we can tell you how to get presale code tickets for the tour. Presale code tickets go on sale Thursday, May 18, at 10 am local time, while general on sale tickets will start the following day, Friday, May 19 at 10 am local time. You can find the $uicideboy$ presale code below.Visit the ticket sale page for the full list of $uicideboy$ tour dates and details.The tour will feature special guests Ghostemane, Sematary, City Morgue, Ramirez and Freddie Dredd, depending on date. The duo will be hitting 40 dates across the country, starting August 25 in Birmingham, AL and wrapping October 30 in Denver, CO. They’ll be making stops here in Southern California on October 8 at Pechanga Arena San Diego, and October 11 in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. See below for all dates and details.Visit the ticket sale page for the full lis...

Ask Amy: This couple doesn’t speak to me anymore. Should I write them a letter about my bad behavior?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

Dear Amy: Years ago, I had an affair with the wife of a good friend (and co-worker).The affair ended my marriage, but somehow they managed to hold theirs together. They are still together today.Even though we all live in the same city our paths very seldom cross, but when they have, we all act like we don’t even know each other. We have not exchanged one word since the affair ended.I truly would like to apologize for the role that I played in this mess but am unsure about whether that would be a helpful thing at this point.I don’t know what bringing this subject back up after all this time might do to their relationship. This thought has left me unable to move forward with an apology.Do you think that writing a letter of apology to both of them would be appropriate?Guilty GuyDear Guilty: I don’t think writing a letter of apology is necessarily appropriate, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.You should very carefully interrogate your reasons for wanting to do this, and walk th...

Harriette Cole: My friend wouldn’t pay when I forgot my wallet. Do I confront her?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few days ago, I went out with a friend for dinner. As I was about to pay, I realized that I had left my wallet at home. Not to worry, I thought. I had my phone, and I knew that the venue accepted Apple Pay.So I attempted to use it, only to find out that it wasn’t working. It was embarrassing, to say the least.To add insult to injury, my friend didn’t offer to pay for me. I found this to be a bit odd because I had recently hosted her at my house for the weekend. I had cooked her meals, offered her my guest room and driven her around town. It didn’t seem fair that she couldn’t even offer to cover my meal. I must admit that my feelings are a bit hurt.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: My boss may be losing her memory, and it’s causing chaos Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m going to be seething if this kid sticks with his summer routine Advice | Harriette Cole: My girlfriend canceled our v...

New Zealand police arrest, charge man with arson in connection with hostel fire that killed at least 6

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police arrest, charge man with arson in connection with hostel fire that killed at least 6.Source

Correction: Singapore-Execution story

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — In a story published May 17, 2023, about an execution in Singapore, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of prisoners on death row in the city-state. There are 60 prisoners on death row, not 600.Source

Diamondbacks pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson.Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer.While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, killing the animal.“I don’t really know what happened, honestly,” Gallen said. “I just know that the ball changed directions really. I saw what happened. It’s kind of a freak accident. It’s unfortunate.”The throw was captured by cameras for Diamondbacks’ broadcaster Bally Sports Arizona.Zac Gallen really hit a bird with a curveball. pic.twitter.com/T6XOZudoMH— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 17, 2023Johnson infamously killed a bird during a spring training game in 2001. While throwing a pitch against the San Francisco Giants, a bird crossed in front of home plate and was destroyed by the baseball.Gallen was only 5 when that happened.“I don’t remember it as a kid...

Fiscalía de San Luis Potosí encuentra a decenas de migrantes que estaban desaparecidos en Nuevo León

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Fiscalía de la ciudad mexicana de San Luis Potosí informó que la Policía de Investigación (PDI) de la Fiscalía General del Estado rescató a 34 personas que se encontraban secuestradas en la comunidad Cruz de Elorza, cerca de Doctor Arroyo, en el estado de Nuevo León.La Fiscalía agregó que con el respaldo y apoyo de elementos de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), agentes investigadores lograron ubicar una finca donde estaban cautivos 10 hombres, 14 mujeres, y 10 niños.La Fiscalía añadió que la liberación de los secuestrados se logró luego de más de seis horas de operativos en la zona, usando para el rastreo y la investigación un helicóptero.Buscan a tres marineros estadounidenses desaparecidos cerca de Mazatlán, MéxicoEl ente de investigación agregó que el éxito de esta misión tuvo origen en el rescate previo que se dio de otras seis personas, 5 hombres y una menor, durante ese mismo miércoles que ayudo a dar con el paradero del resto de las perso...

Agencia de imágenes dice que los fotógrafos no sintieron que el duque y la duquesa de Sussex estuvieran en “peligro inmediato” durante la persecución en auto

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

(CNN) — La agencia de fotografía Backgrid USA dice que se están tomando “en serio las alegaciones del príncipe Harry” y que llevará a cabo una investigación tras la persecución en automóvil del martes a pesar de que los fotógrafos en la escena “sintieron que la pareja no estuvo en peligro inmediato en ningún momento”.En una declaración obtenida por CNN este jueves, Backgrid dijo que estaba al tanto de “la declaración del príncipe Harry con respecto a una supuesta ‘persecución de autos casi catastrófica’ que involucró a él mismo, Meghan Markle y su madre, en la ciudad de Nueva York el martes por la noche”.La agencia hizo hincapié en su compromiso con el periodismo transparente, incluida la necesidad de proporcionar “respuestas justas y objetivas a las afirmaciones”.“Queremos aclarar que recibimos fotos y videos de los acontecimientos de anoche de cuatro fotógrafos freelance, tres de los cuales iban en un automóvi...

World’s oldest Hebrew Bible sells for a record-breaking $38.1 million

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:58:43 GMT

(CNN) — A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as “one of the most important and singular texts in human history” has become the most valuable manuscript ever sold at auction.The Codex Sassoon, dating from the late 9th or early 10th century, sold for $38.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday. It is believed to be the earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible. The last manuscript to top sales records was Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, which sold for $30.8 million in 1994, according to Sotheby’s.The Codex Sassoon fell short of its high estimate of $50 million, however. Prior to the sale, it went on exhibit in the UK and Israel.Sharon Mintz, Sotheby’s senior Judaica specialist, books and manuscripts, told CNN ahead of the auction that “this is the most important document to come to auction ever.”The Hebrew Bible is the foundation of the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.Scholars have long been aware of the codex named after renowned J...