More than 600 shells fell on Ukraine within a 12-hour period from the Russian-backed separatists trying to goad the government into a response, the Ukrainian Joint Forces HQ announced Tensions in the region are simmering. File image ( Image: Russian Defense Ministry/AFP via) A home was destroyed after flames ripped through the building when pro-Russian … Read more
A powerful earthquake has hit the popular tourist island of Madeira, part of Portugal, on Wednesday, with terrified people telling of waking up to find their buildings shaking The tremor struck on Wednesday morning ( Image: Getty Images) A powerful earthquake of 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the popular tourist islands of Madeira on Wednesday, … Read more
Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv told The Mirror they are worried about a war with Russia, although others believe a clash is unlikely, despite more than 120,000 troops massing on the border Ukrainian civilians are being trained to use firearms ahead of a possible Russian invasion ( Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images) After eight … Read more
Stacy Tennenbaum, principal at Pickerington Central High School Mark Ulbrich, principal at Pickerington North High School The principals of Pickerington Local Schools’ two high schools have been placed on administrative leave while the district investigates “non-related complaints” involving each principal, the district announced Tuesday. Stacy Tennenbaum, principal at Pickerington Central High School, and Mark Ulbrich, … Read more
At least five homeless people have turned a stretch of Whitney Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens into an urban camping ground. The encampment has persisted for two years — with the city taking no action, despite 41 complaints made through 311 since Jan. 1, 2020. “Everybody complains. It’s too dirty. Sometimes Sanitation comes, sometimes they don’t. … Read more