Kidnapped Ukrainian mayor freed in 'special operation,' officials say
Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The mayor of an occupied Ukrainian city allegedly kidnapped by Russian forces last week has been freed, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was freed from captivity
Strong earthquake felt in Japan, tsunami threat issued
KeithBinns/ Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan late Wednesday, triggering a tsunami threat and leaving more than 2 million households without electricity, officials said. Preliminary reports put it at
Starbucks commits to eliminating waste, encourages reusable mugs
Kena Betancur/VIEWpress (SEATTLE) — Starbucks says green isn’t just a bold color for its logo or signage, but an aspiration and reminder to be a resource positive company that helps the planet in proactive ways. Ahead of
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe freed from captivity in Iran after almost six years
Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images (LONDON) — Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, dual British-Iranian nationals detained in Iran for years, have been freed and are on a plane headed to the U.K., Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. Tulip
Councilwoman Schlecte Talks New Ward Map Layout
The recent adjustment of wards in the city of Jackson has councilwoman Laura Dwyer Schlecte heated. The new maps which nobody got a look at until Tuesday, were voted on the same night, which drew Schlecte
Report: Anthony Rizzo agrees to two-year deal with New York Yankees
Mike Stobe/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — It appears Anthony Rizzo is staying put in New York. Citing a source, ESPN reports the 32-year-old first baseman agreed to a two-year, $32 million deal with the New York Yankees
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian forces ‘struggling’ with terrain, UK military says
FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. officials. The
Ukrainian mother flees Kyiv with her children, leaves husband, parents behind
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Nearly three weeks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, more than three million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes seeking safety. And while the number of refugees who have left
Sephora Spring Savings Event 2022: Get up to 30% off on beauty faves
RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sephora is inspiring many beauty enthusiasts to spring forward into a new season with its upcoming annual Spring Savings Event. This year’s sale runs from April 1 through April 11 with deep
Ralph Lauren partners with HBCUs for exclusive collaboration
anouchka/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Historically Black Colleges and Universities have played a pivotal role in the educational advancement of people of color for over a century. Inspired by the rich tradition that these prestigious institutions hold,