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Children queue to collect water from a well near a makeshift camp for internally displaced Yemenis in Abs, northern Hajjah governorate.AFP via Getty Images A new study finds that the number of water-related violent incidents around the world has increased dramatically in recent years. According to the Pacific Institute's annual Water Conflict Chronology report, there were 347 water-related armed conflicts in 2023, up from 231 in 2022. These include attacks on water systems, conflicts over access to water, and the use of water as a weapon of war. Peter Gleick, a senior fellow and co-founder of the think tank, said…

KHARKIV OLYMPIC, Ukraine — After months of tough fighting, Ukrainian forces are pushing back Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast. “Things are a bit better, but we're still firing one shot for every 10 they take,” said Roman, an artilleryman with the 406th Artillery Brigade, who gave only his first name in accordance with Kyiv military regulations.In late July, I visited the troops at a garrison outside the city of Kharkiv, near where Russian forces opened a new front line in May. The attack caused near-panic conditions among Ukrainian troops as Russian forces crossed the border and overwhelmed weak Ukrainian defenses.A…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Gas prices are trending down in Kansas and across the nation.According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.38 as of Thursday morning, down 6 cents from $3.44 a week ago, 12 cents from $3.50 a week ago and 47 cents from $3.85 a year ago.Prices in Kansas were even cheaper, according to AAA.The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Kansas on Thursday was $3.10, down 4 cents from $3.14 a week ago, 5 cents from $3.15 a month ago and 51 cents from $3.61 a year…

Rhein Ordnance Barracks, Germany – More than 120 U.S. military medical leaders, providers, planners and logisticians from across the European and African theaters gathered at Rhein Ordnance Barracks, Germany, Aug. 20-22 for a senior leadership forum hosted by Medical Readiness Command Europe.The purpose of the forum was to establish a common operational picture, bring medical leaders across the European and African theaters of war, and synchronize all theater medical activities for any real-world contingency that may occur.The forum was hosted by Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, Commander, Medical Readiness Command Europe, Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and Director,…

The CEO of iPad design app Procreate is whipping out his stylus to take on the latest Silicon Valley investment. “I really hate generative AI,” executive James Kuda said in a Twitter post uploaded by the company. In a stripped-down style video typically used by actors to publicly atone for wrongdoing, Cuda slammed his industry's implementation of AI and vowed to never get on board with it. Kuda explained that he doesn't often go in front of the camera, but wanted to set the record straight after being bombarded with questions about AI. “I don't like what's going on in…

The Dallas Wings (6-21) and New York Liberty (24-4) meet on the second end of a back-to-back on Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 PM ET (Prime Video). Break down Wings vs. Liberty odds from FanDuel Sportsbook and make expert WNBA picks and predictions. Season series: Liberty leads 1-0 The Liberty is coming off a 94-74 win against the Wings on Tuesday, covering a 9.5-point advantage with the under (171.5) winning. Liberty shot 45.9 percent from the field in the win and had three players record double-doubles: F Breanna Stewart with…

According to the Colorado Search and Rescue Association, about 3,000 search and rescue incidents occur in Colorado each year, and when someone goes missing in the backcountry, every second counts.Over time, heat, dehydration and exposure to the elements decrease the chances of survival. Rescuers also contend with rugged mountains, steep canyons, dense foliage and extreme temperatures at high altitudes, all of which make it difficult to quickly find rescuers.But new technology could give search and rescue teams powerful new tools.Called the “LifeSeeker,” the helicopter transforms into a mobile cell tower that can track down the phones of lost hikers. Durango-based…

The patient, who arrived in Bangkok from Africa on August 14, tested positive for lineage Ib and authorities have identified and placed under surveillance 43 of his close contacts, the report said, citing the Department of Disease Control. Read moreThailand on Thursday confirmed the first case in Asia of the new, more deadly strain of MPOX in a European man who arrived in Bangkok from Africa on Aug. 14.The patient tested positive for the Ib lineage, according to the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public Health, and authorities have identified and placed under surveillance 43 of his…

The DNC marked the first time that creators were given credentials for convention coverage as part of the Democratic Party's overall strategy to reach young voters. 200 creators were given credentials, and the Hotties for Harris event was just one of many happy hours and after-parties arranged for creators to network and, most importantly, create content.”This is the future, and not just because this is how it appeals to a lot of younger voters. They're fresh, they're more interesting, they don't just want to talk about horse races, they don't just want to talk about who insulted who. They want…

Last October, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot shut down the engines and nearly crashed the plane. That story is covered in “Lie to Fly,” and while it may sound like a rehash of the kind of graphic crime stories often featured on shows like “Dateline,” it's not. “Lie to Fly,” the latest installment in FX's “New York Times Presents” documentary series, offers a moving and engrossing look at not only why this man descended into psychosis but also why it has to do with what many experts say are counterproductive FAA rules on the use of mental health and anxiety…