FDA: Avoid Smartwatches, Rings to Measure Blood Sugar

Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand,…[#item_full_content]

US Products in Enemy Weapons a ‘Common’ Problem

A new report indicating that American-made products were the primary components used in a North Korean-built short-range ballistic missile fired by Russia illustrates the “rampant” supply chain flaws that persist despite safeguards and sanctions enacted by the U.S.[#item_full_content]

US Christian Media Group: Ax Usage of ‘West Bank’

The head of a prominent group of American Christian media broadcasters on Wednesday urged members in the association to cease using the term “West Bank” when reporting about Israel’s biblical heartland. The announcement by the National Religious Broadcasters during their…[#item_full_content]

Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm

A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum. It’s the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area, raising questions about the reasons […]

Pandas to return to San Diego Zoo as China brings back ‘panda diplomacy’

China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after recalling nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos as relations soured between the two nations. The China Wildlife Conservation Association recently signed cooperation agreements with zoos […]

Palestinian gunmen fire on motorists in West Bank, killing 1, injuring 5: Israel

Three Palestinian gunmen killed one person and wounded five more on Thursday when they opened fire at motorists near an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank. Police say a combination of officers and civilians at the scene, located near the Israeli city of Maale Adumim, returned fire at the gunmen immediately, killing two and wounding […]

Albanian lawmakers approve deal for country to hold thousands of migrants for Italy

Albania’s Parliament approved a deal for the country to hold thousands of asylum seekers for Italy in a Thursday vote, despite protests from opposition lawmakers and human rights groups. Under the five-year deal, Albania would shelter up to 3,000 migrants rescued from international waters at any one time. With asylum requests expected to take around […]

Lawsuit brought by Navalny’s mother will be heard in Russian court: report

A Russian court will hear the lawsuit brought by the mother of deceased opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of Navalny, filed a suit at a court in the city of Salekhard, according to state-run news outlet Tass on Wednesday.  The court, located in the Russian Far North region, will hear the case next […]