Insects trapped in amber shed light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh…
Super Typhoon Ragasa closes schools and offices across Philippines
In Taiwan, authorities said nearly 300 people will be evacuated from Hualien County in the east, adding that…
Christchurch police still working to identify man with unusual birthmark found dead in Heathcote Valley
Police also found a backpack with him. The man’s death is not believed to be suspicious. Today, several…
Court seizes $1.34m in Maradona brand fraud probe against lawyer, sisters
The court alleges Morla’s brand management business was merely a front, and Maradona continued exercising control of his…
Child sex abuser Wayne Gillman Moonie found guilty on 15 charges
And he was found guilty on one charge of making an objectionable publication, and one of possessing an…
NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cut – Market close
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith said the result underscored the fragility of New Zealand’s recovery, with markets reacting…
Nicola Willis’ toughest day as GDP shrinks 0.9% in June quarter – Thomas Coughlan
Willis, an avid reader, will be familiar with William Faulkner’s quote, “the past is never dead. It’s not…
Trump says he will designate Antifa ‘a major terrorist organisation’
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Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role, despite central bank’s independence
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican who voted against confirming Miran. The vote was otherwise…
Appeals court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job
The central bank is expected to decide at a meeting tomorrow and Thursday NZT how much to cut…
Amazon rainforest lost area the size of Spain since 1985, data shows
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Matteo Franzoso death: Italian ski racer dies in Chile training accident
Franzoso had been in Chile since September 6, training with the Italian team. Matteo Franzoso of Italy during…