BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU leaders failed to make progress on Friday on negotiations over a massive stimulus plan to bring to life the economies devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, returning to their Brussels hotels shortly before midnight to rest and try again in the morning. Many of the 27 bosses …
Read More »Polish city ‘LGBT-free’ considers risk of losing EU funds
KONSKOWOLA, Poland (Reuters) – Surrounded by rose and lavender fields in quiet eastern Poland, some residents of the village of Konskowola feel that the European Union may be trying to blackmail them. A general view shows a square in Konskowola, Poland, July 16, 2020. REUTERS / Aleksandra Szmigiel Like hundreds …
Read More »Omaha Mutual removing Native American images from logo
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Mutual of Omaha announced the “retirement” of its corporate logo on Friday. Effective immediately, the company will stop using Native American images in its corporate brand as part of several new initiatives that address “racial equity and social justice,” according to a press release. BREAKING: Mutual …
Read More »Terrifying photos show “ultra black fish” camouflaged in the darkest parts of the ocean
Scientists have now discovered the secrets behind the magical disappearance of some of the fish that lurk in some of the deepest parts of the ocean. These “ultra black” fish are among the darkest creatures ever found, evolving to camouflage themselves against predators, even without sunlight. According to a study …
Read More »United States torn by wearing masks and reopening schools as coronavirus cases rise
(Reuters) – Divided Americans deepened discussions about masks mandates and the reopening of schools on Friday, with states and localities choosing conflicting strategies in the face of growing cases of coronavirus. In the state of Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp sued the Mayor of Atlanta to prevent him from sending masks, …
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