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Federal assistance sought for northeastern vineyards, orchards hit by late frost 06/14/2023 07:36am • SHELBURNE, Vt. (AP) — Vineyards and apple orchards across the Northeast are still gauging damage from a late-season frost in May that wiped out a third to most of the crop for some growers who say it’s the worst frost damage they have ever seen. Some states are seeking federal disaster declarati Edmunds Compares: 2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance 06/14/2023 06:36am • The electric car market is speeding up as consumer interest in EVs grows and a steady stream of new models arrive to fill different niches. Speed is the operative word when it comes to describing the 2023 Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance. These vehicles blend the acceleration and agility of British economy recovers slightly in April but strikes set to keep a lid on growth 06/14/2023 03:55am • LONDON (AP) — The British economy bounced back in April amid strong sales at bars and pubs as well as a rebound in car purchases, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the economy grew by 0.2% during the month. The increase was in line with expectations but fai Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' NBA win, police say 06/14/2023 12:09am • DENVER (AP) — A shooting in downtown Denver amid fans celebrating the Nuggets’ first NBA championship win was likely sparked by a drug deal gone wrong, police said Tuesday. The violence left 10 people wounded, including one of two people arrested in connection with the shooting. All of the injur Bus-ted! DC drivers to soon face fines for using bus lanes 06/13/2023 11:24pm • This Metrobus in D.C. is one of 140 that are equipped with cameras that will catch motorists, who block bus lanes and zones in the city. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) Blocking the bus lane while waiting for someone or quickly popping in to grab a mobile order will soon be a costly mistake in D.C. The D 110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis, UN says 06/13/2023 11:21pm • Some 110 million people have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, or human rights violations, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says. The war in Sudan, which has displaced nearly 2 million people since April, is but the latest in a long list of crises that has led to the r Philippine villagers flee ashfall, sight of red-hot lava from erupting Mayon Volcano 06/13/2023 09:53pm • SANTO DOMINGO, Philippines (AP) — Truckloads of villagers on Tuesday fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon Volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash. Nearly 15,000 people have left the mostly poor farming commu Nottingham police say man fatally stabbed 3, stole van and ran down 3 more in English city 06/13/2023 09:39pm • LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding assailant stabbed two college students to death in the streets of the English city of Nottingham and then fatally stabbed a middle-aged man, stole his van and ran down three pedestrians in a shocking rampage early Tuesday morning, police said. Police arrested a 31-y Tour boat capsize in underground cave wasn't the first, agency says; passenger recounts ordeal 06/13/2023 09:35pm • Soon after a tour boat flipped over during a tour of a dimly lit cavern system, leaving one passenger dead, members of another group recalled a similar experience while taking the same tour eight years ago and questioned whether anything had been done since then to make the attraction safer. News of What to know about Trump's appearance in federal court in Miami to face felony charges 06/13/2023 09:32pm • Donald Trump made a first appearance in federal court in Miami on Tuesday facing 37 counts related to the mishandling and retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Here’s a look at the charges, the special counsel’s investigation and how Trump’s case differs from those of oth Earning a Fire Science Degree: What to Know 06/13/2023 08:00pm • There are numerous roads to becoming a firefighter or fire safety professional. Some people enter the field straight out of high school to gain work experience, while others choose to pursue a college education, such as a degree in fire science. Many fire science degrees started out as fire protecti 7 Best Drone Stocks to Watch in 2023 06/13/2023 08:00pm • The global drone market is taking flight in 2023, with an estimated 38.6% compound annual growth rate from 2023 to 2030, according to data and consulting firm Grand View Research. Global shipments of enterprise drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are expanding into business sectors from real Federal judge to reconsider takeover of New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail 06/13/2023 07:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge is once again weighing a takeover of New York City’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex, describing her faith in its leadership as “shaken” following recent reports of violence, gruesome injuries and a lack of cooperation that has thwarted court oversight. Th Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical 06/13/2023 07:30pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Tuesday urged the world to be “very skeptical” about claims from oil and gas producers that emerging technology soon will allow people to adequately capture the climate-wrecking fumes emitted by their cars, planes and businesses. It’s � Putin mixes threats of new offensive in Ukraine with offers of peace talks 06/13/2023 06:26pm • MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday alternated threats of a new Russian offensive to grab more Ukrainian land with statements about the Kremlin's readiness for peace talks. Speaking during a far-ranging meeting with Russian military correspondents and war bloggers, he made so