The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s 6 reactors are in shutdown and it is receiving the electricity it needs to prevent a reactor meltdown through just 1 remaining power line.
Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hush money is back at work
The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump over hush money payments is back in court and hearing evidence related to the case.
Lawmakers open to Biden’s call to claw back SVB executive pay
Members of both parties say they’re open to legislation that would punish executives for their role in the bank failures.
Prince Harry in court for phone-tapping, privacy suit against UK tabloid
A group of British tabloids will ask a judge to toss out lawsuits by the prince, Elton John and several other celebrities who allege phone tapping and other invasions of privacy.
China’s global campaign to win friends blossoms in unlikely place: Utah
Utah’s lawmakers delayed legislation Beijing didn’t like, nixed resolutions that conveyed displeasure with its actions and expressed support in ways that enhanced the Chinese government’s image.
Tornado recovery tough for Mississippi’s low-income residents
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta has long been one of the poorest parts of Mississippi.
North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as tensions rise
The launches were the North’s seventh missile event this month.
Top Democrats warn Biden: Don’t restart family detentions
The president has recently shown more of a willingness to crack down on illegal immigration.
Emil Bocek, last Czech RAF pilot during WWII, dies at 100
Bocek made 26 operational flights and received several decorations in both his homeland and in Britain.
Mexican kid’s comic Xavier López, ‘Chabelo,’ dies at 88
His Sunday variety show ran for 48 years – Mexico’s longest-running TV show.