KIEV, Ukraine – Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko assured Ukrainian citizens of the stability of the country’s energy system on April 12. However, amid ongoing attacks by Russia on energy infrastructure, he urged the public to be prepared for the possibility of power outages in the coming spring or summer months. Halushchenko’s warning comes as tensions … Read more
Jerusalem – An explosion near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has raised concerns of a potential new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, threatening international trade through the crucial waterway. According to reports from the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, the blast occurred some 130 kilometers southeast of Djibouti in the Gulf of … Read more
Toronto, Canada – Health Canada has issued recalls for several medical devices, raising concerns about potential risks to patients. One of the devices in question is the OmniLab Advanced, primarily used for individuals with sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. The agency warns that the device’s ventilator may experience internal errors, … Read more
Eilat, Israel – Reports have emerged of a possible explosion in the city of Eilat, with residents hearing a loud blast and seeing smoke in the area. The incident has raised concerns about the impact and safety of the community as authorities work to investigate the cause of the explosion. Local officials have been quick … Read more
SANTORINI, GREECE – A recent discovery by a team of scientists has shed new light on the potential risks posed by the volcanic activity on the island of Santorini. The findings suggest that the worst-case scenario for the island may be more severe than previously thought, raising concerns among experts in the field of volcanology. … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, NY – A Middletown man is facing the possibility of imprisonment following a violent assault that took place recently. The incident, which occurred in the city, has brought attention to the issue of safety and security in the local community. According to reports, the man allegedly engaged in a physical altercation that resulted in … Read more
Saratoga Springs, New York – A review of 14 horse deaths that occurred at Saratoga Race Course last summer highlighted the complex factors contributing to the fatalities. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority released a report on Monday, stating that multiple risk factors played a role in the 13 racing or training deaths of thoroughbreds … Read more
In Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, the Israeli military’s ongoing bombardment since October has created a humanitarian crisis, with aid groups warning of potential preventable child deaths due to severe food poverty and lack of access to medical care at Nasser Hospital. The conflict, now the deadliest between Israel and Gaza, shows no signs of letting … Read more
HEMPSTEAD, New York – Rex Heuermann, the main suspect in the Gilgo Beach killings, may face an additional murder charge in connection to the death of Maureen Brainard-Baines. Brainard-Baines, a 25-year-old sex worker, went missing in July 2007 after staying behind to meet a client. Her body was found four months later near Gilgo Beach. … Read more
From College Park, Maryland, the EarthSky Sun News team brings you the latest update on solar activity. As of January 12, 2024, the sun has been particularly active, with four M flares recorded on its path to Solar Max, the peak of the sun’s 11-year cycle expected in 2024. Over the past 24 hours, the … Read more