[ad_1] The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all U.S. personnel at the U.S. embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion. The department told staff at the U.S. embassy in Kiev that they had to leave the country. He also said that non-essential embassy staff could leave Ukraine at the expense of the government. The move comes amid growing tensions over Russia’s military build-up on…
"US orders embassy staff to leave Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion"Author: Staff Reporter
[ad_1] Whether you’re very reluctant or enthusiastic about the challenge, the decision to eliminate coffee is no easy task. But if you do decide to give it a try, there are a few things to consider on your coffee-free journey. Some background: Coffee has over 800 compounds, but we hear the most about its stimulant caffeine. Because caffeine is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, it gives us that morning boost of energy and alertness we…
"What happens when you detox from coffee?" [ad_1] AVDIIVKA, Ukraine – In his raspy smoker’s voice, the middle-aged Ukrainian soldier urged a visitor to hurry through a stretch of muddy trench that traversed an open clearing. Gesturing eastward, he warned of snipers lurking only a few hundred yards away. “We must run until we reach cover,” he said. On the front lines of Ukraine’s long-running conflict with Russian-backed separatists, the smells, sights and sounds are in many ways reminiscent of trench warfare…
"In eastern Ukraine, trench warfare grinds on against backdrop of invasion fears"
[ad_1] Samsung introduced the Galaxy S21 FE, shown above, earlier this month. But what next? Lisa Eadicicco/CNET The next Samsung Unpacked event is just around the corner – there’s no news on an official date yet, but now we know that it’s happening in february. The tech giant will unveil its lineup of flagship phones for 2022, likely called Galaxy S22, at an Unpacked event next month, according to a blog post from company president…
"Coming in February: Samsung’s next Unpacked event will feature the Galaxy S22"
[ad_1] BARINAS, Venezuela – Iglenda Monzón lost her restaurant due to the prolonged economic crisis in Venezuela. Her daughters emigrated to Colombia to find work and left two sons. She and the boys sometimes go hungry and often have no running water, electricity or gas. His is a common story throughout the troubled South American country, and like millions of others who are desperate for change, Monzon voted in the country’s recent regional elections. His…
"Despite the key victory, Venezuela’s opposition was divided by strategy"
[ad_1] The COP26 climate summit, held last year in the Scottish city of Glasgow, was in the news around the world. After days of meticulous and sometimes tense negotiations, the countries agreed on an agreement that was intended to build on the 2015 Paris Agreement and curb the worst effects of climate change. However, things were not easy. The Glasgow Climate Pact, as it is known, has faced obstacles related to the phasing out of…
"The dust has settled on COP26. Now the hard work begins" [ad_1] This is the latest in a series we call PLANT PPL, where we interview people of color in the plant world. If you have any suggestions for PPL to be included in our series, tag us on Instagram @latimesplants. Juan and Susan Sanchez had their daughter Sofia in mind when they opened Frida Pickles, a plant, flower and gift shop on Leslie Drive in San Gabriel. The Sanchezes make a point of hiring people…
"Family-run plant shop encourages inclusive hiring practices"
[ad_1] The police commissioner says an internal investigation by the police force using NSO spyware did not lead to cases of illegal surveillance. Israel’s police chief says he has ordered an extensive investigation into a newspaper’s claims that police forces had used controversial Israeli spyware to hack the phones of protesters, mayors and other citizens investigated without proper authorization. . Earlier this week, a Hebrew business newspaper published an investigation report claiming that police had…
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[ad_1] James Martin/CNET Although privacy is now a top priority among browser makers, they may not go as far as you’d like in the fight against the ad industry’s pervasive trackers. But, by changing a few browser settings, you can take your online privacy into your own hands and outsmart online tracking. Brett Pearce/CNET problems like The Cambridge Analytica scandal on Facebook raised privacy protection high on Silicon Valley’s list of priorities by showing how…
"Browser Privacy Settings You Really Should Change in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox"