Russia is bruised as winter approaches. Can Ukraine land another blow?

CNN  —  The relative calm in Ukrainian cities far from the country’s battlefields was shattered by two painfully familiar sounds this week: the ominous ring of the air raid sirens, and the eruptions of Russian attacks. A wave of missiles, rockets and drones has struck dozens of locations across Ukraine since Monday, according to officials,…

Boys’ high school water polo: Southern Section playoff pairings

SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE OPEN DIVISION Semifinals Newport Harbor at Corona del Mar, 12 p.m. Oaks Christian at JSerra, 5 p.m. TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE DIVISION 1 Semifinals Westlake vs. Yucaipa at Crafton Hills College, 5:30 p.m. Huntington Beach at Mira Costa, 5 p.m. DIVISION 2 Semifinals Brea Olinda vs. Irvine at Woollett Aquatic Center, 5…

Why sales of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro fell short

Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro posted weaker-than-expected sales for the third quarter, even as supply of both medicines has largely recovered from widespread shortages in the U.S.  The reason for the disappointing sales, according to the company, is not an issue of demand or supply.  During an earnings call…

Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?

Recovering from a stroke can be a long process, requiring hours of repetitive exercises to regain limb function. Robotic “coaches” programmed to guide stroke and brain injury survivors through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland. Using a headset worn by the participant, the Nao robot picks up patient brain waves to understand their…

Former university students urged to check for refunds

University graduates across the UK are being urged by a campaign group to check whether they are due a refund on their student loan repayment after it was revealed that nearly £200m was overpaid last year. Save the Student’s comments come after figures were published which show that hundreds of thousands of people currently paying…

Book Review: Close Landscape Design and Art in Scotland by Allan Pollok-Morris

I want to share a book with you that is currently enjoying prize real estate on my coffee table.   The book, Close Landscape Design and Land Art in Scotland,  was photographed by Allan Pollok-Morris who recently closed up an exhibition of his work at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, but will be on exhibit again…

Timothée Chalamet says he was told he didn’t ‘have the right body’ for some big roles

Timothée Chalamet has shared a story that makes it clear women in Hollywood aren’t the only ones being judged for their physical appearances. The Dune star talked to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about his experience early in his career. “If I auditioned for The Maze Runner or Divergent, things of that variety that were popping…

Eternal flame: How Azerbaijan became the ‘Land of Fire’

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. CNN  —  “This fire has burned 4,000 years and never stopped,” says Aliyeva Rahila. “Even the…