The balloon drifted across Alaska's Aleutian Islands, then Canada and the central United States before it was shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
- WorldRussia declares battlefield gains as NATO ramps up support for Ukraine
A major new offensive is widely expected as the first anniversary of its invasion nears.
- ChargedTruckers and subsidies rev up interest in fuel cell vehicles
Interest in using hydrogen fuel cells to power trucks and vans is getting a boost from fleet operators looking for a more practical alternative to electric vehicles and rising government aid, particularly the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- WorldAngry Ohio townspeople seek answers on train's toxic spill
Hundreds of irate residents of the Ohio town where a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals packed into a high school gym on Wednesday, seeking answers to what health dangers they face.
A year into the Ukraine war
- UN to mark Russia invasion of Ukraine anniversary by urging 'just peace'World ·
February 16, 2023 · 5:06 AM UTC Marking one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the UN General Assembly will vote next week on a draft resolution stressing "the need to reach, as soon as possible, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in line with the founding United Nations Charter.
Talking Points
- Cyclone Gabrielle death toll rises to five as recovery startsBusiness ·
February 16, 2023 · 5:37 AM UTC · undefined agoNew Zealand stepped up recovery efforts on Thursday after Cyclone Gabrielle left at least five people dead and displaced 9,000 in the country's most damaging storm in decades.
Earnings
- SoccerChelsea's new signings starting to settle despite poor results - Havertz
Chelsea forward Kai Havertz said he was encouraged by the way the club's new signings are gelling with the team despite the side recording only one win in 2023.
- Motor racingNothing will stop me speaking out, says Hamilton