MOSCOW – The Kremlin has obtained an overwhelming vote in favor of constitutional changes that will allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036, as the Russians backed in a national referendum that ended today. Wednesday’s result in the week-long referendum came as a small surprise amid …
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COVID-19 deaths in the US may be 28% higher than official count
As if the death toll from COVID-19 wasn’t bad enough, a new study estimates the actual number of pandemic-related deaths in America is up to 28% higher than the official count. That means that for every 3.5 known victims of COVID-19, another American lost his life as a result of …
Read More »Ban gives tobacco illegal drug status in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – The message was dropped on a WhatsApp group used by suburban mothers in South Africa. In the midst of complaints about homeschooling during the closure, a mother got off the topic: “Does anyone know where to get illegal cigarettes? I just need some. I’m …
Read More »The dazzling colors of insects have been preserved in Myanmar amber for 99 million years
When you think about the color scheme that the prehistoric world of dinosaurs looks like, greens and browns usually come to mind. But more and more research has shown that millions of years ago, vibrant, vibrant colors were everywhere in nature, just as they are today. The latest evidence: 99-million-year-old …
Read More »Without a season ticket, don’t expect to see a Penn State football game this fall, says Sandy Barbour
Penn State Superfans – Get exclusive, detailed Nittany Lions news, analytics, and recruiting updates every day. Become a PennLive Sports Insider. Only $ 7.99 a month. Learn more. Penn State is not sure yet how many fans will be able to enter Beaver Stadium for an expected punctual start to …
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