Ruling on Navy sonar suspends limited whale protection ruling
The Supreme Court agreed to review a 9th Circuit ruling restricting mid frequency sonar around Southern California, urging a balance between naval training needs and marine mammal protection. The case centers on whether sonar harms whale navigation and communication as tensions rise over military readiness.
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Zimbabwe opposition HQ raided amid election tension
Police raided the opposition headquarters in Zimbabwe on Friday as supporters were hustled amid calls for a halt to violence. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon urged restraint and warned a runoff could worsen intimidation and unrest.
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Movement For Democratic Change
Harare
FEMA earns cautious praise from Midwest flood victims
Flood survivors in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin say FEMA moved fast delivering water meals sandbags and debris removal support after floods. Officials report 13 million sandbags 200 generators and 30 trucks along with thousands of registrations and millions in housing aid.
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Associated Press
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Financial hardship and the happiness paradox
Washington report notes Americans feel gloom and rising unhappiness despite long term growth. The piece cites a Washington Post-ABC News poll showing dissatisfaction with economic direction and a paradox where 1970 happiness levels were higher than today despite greater wealth. economist Richard Easterlin highlighted this disconnect.
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United States
Washington Post-Abc News
America
Richard A. Easterlin
University of Southern California
Faithful Nation Beliefs Shape American Religion Poll
The Pew Forum finds over 90 percent of Americans believe in God or a universal power and 60 percent expect hell for the unrepentant. About 75 percent accept heaven, while angels, demons and miracles are widely believed. The survey covers 36,000 adults and links prayer habits to political views.
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Poll finds Christian beliefs more conservative than non Christians
The report notes that 59 percent of Christians hold firmer beliefs while non Christian groups show more moderation. It says two thirds of Jews Muslims Hindus and Buddhists lean Democratic, versus 22 percent of Mormons. It also states 77 percent of historically black churches lean Democratic against one third of evangelical groups.
Odyssey Evidence Ties Homer's Tale to Real Event in 1178 B C
Researchers date Odysseus bow scene to April 16 1178 B C using astronomical clues from The Odyssey. The study suggests the slaughter of Penelope’s suitors may reflect actual history though questions remain if events occurred or if Homer authored the tale.
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National Academy of Sciences
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