By COLLEEN BARRY AP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — A new study shows that the personal luxury market of high-end accessories, leather goods and apparel has snapped back to pre-pandemic levels. The Bain consultancy says U.S. shoppers have powered that recovery, outspending those in China in pursuit of the latest fashion trends. Global consumer spending
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — The Spanish Navy has started helping farmers on the volcanic island of La Palma to reach their lava-surrounded banana plantations by sea. A 5-degree earthquake overnight was a reminder that the eruption on the Atlantic Ocean island of 85,000 remained strong despite scientists recording a lower overall seismic activity during the past
Continue ReadingGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Two jockeys were hurt after the lights suddenly went out during a race at Grants Pass Downs in southwestern Oregon. KDRV-TV reports according to racetrack officials, the incident happened during the final race Tuesday. The gates opened, and the horses came charging out when the track was plunged into darkness.
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Something strange is happening in the bond market, which is usually seen by many investors as the most steady and sober corner of Wall Street. The gap between yields of longer-term and shorter-term Treasurys is shrinking. It sounds wonky, but such action has historically been
Continue ReadingBy Sherry Liang, CNN If you missed the peak of South Taurids last week, the North Taurid meteor shower will shine this Thursday and Friday, potentially producing a few of its signature fireballs. The Taurids bring slow and steady streams from September to December. The peaks aren’t as eventful and defined as some other meteor
Continue ReadingBy DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say they are preparing new restrictions to counter the unrelenting surge of coronavirus infections that has engulfed the vast country in recent weeks. The state coronavirus task force announced Thursday it was drafting legislation to expand the system of QR codes, already used in many
Continue ReadingBy Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN As the crisis on the border between Belarus and Poland escalates, harrowing stories are emerging of the brutal conditions migrants have endured on their journeys, with some going without food or water for days and others surviving vicious beatings along the way. Hundreds of migrants have
Continue ReadingBy DREW COSTLEY and NICKY FORSTER Associated Press An Associated Press analysis of temperature and population data shows that exposure to extreme heat has tripled and now affects about a quarter of the world’s population. To better understand the issue, Columbia University’s climate school recently published a global dataset with estimates of both population and
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City.. The music mogul announced Thursday that Capital Preparatory School will move to the Church of All Saints and School building in Harlem. The relocation will allow the school’s capacity
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN It’s a top versus bottom affair on Thursday Night Football this week, as the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens (6-2) seek to keep their momentum with a win on the road against the struggling Miami Dolphins (2-7), rooted bottom of the AFC East. Yet both teams will run out at the Hard
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Los jóvenes cubanos quieren tomar las riendas de su futuro y de su país. Ya no quieren más ese poder octogenario bajo el que ha vivido la isla desde la revolución de Fidel Castro de la década de 60, sino que quieren más libertad de expresión, que se respeten
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rivian Automotive, a company that has delivered about 150 electric pickup trucks mostly to employees, has surpassed General Motors to become the nation’s second most valuable automaker. The California company’s market valuation exceeded Ford’s in its first day a public company Wednesday. Its shares rose 10% at the
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Internet giants, including social media apps Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, joined some world leaders to issue a global call to better protect children online at a Paris summit on Thursday. The call, initiated by France and the U.N. child protection agency, acknowledges that “in the
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Austria’s chancellor has stepped up threats of lockdown measures for unvaccinated people as new coronavirus cases in the Alpine country are soaring. The country’s worst-affected province said Thursday that it plans to take that step next week. Austria has taken a series of measures in recent weeks in an effort to curb
Continue ReadingBy Genevieve Beauchemin and Anthony Vasquez-Peddie Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A group of volunteers has come together to help Afghan refugees settle into their new homes and start to build a life here in Canada. The grassroots organization, Canadian Connections, is providing newcomers evacuated from Afghanistan with essentials
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A new study suggests that people with specific sleep disorders may be at risk of more severe outcomes if they contract COVID-19, with a 31 per cent higher rate of hospitalization and mortality. The study, conducted by the Cleveland Clinic
Continue ReadingCNN By Becky Thompson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody in connection with an attack on a teammate, the French club said on Wednesday. In a statement, PSG said: “Paris Saint-Germain can confirm that Aminata Diallo was taken into custody this morning by the Versailles Regional Police
Continue ReadingBUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarians will soon have some relief at the pumps after the government announced it will limit the price of gasoline and diesel amid soaring fuel prices. A government minister told reporters Thursday that a cap of 480 Hungarian forints, or $1.50, per liter of fuel would go into effect nationwide Monday.
Continue ReadingBUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarians will soon have some relief at the pumps after the government announced it will limit the price of gasoline and diesel amid soaring fuel prices. A government minister told reporters Thursday that a cap of 480 Hungarian forints, or $1.50, per liter of fuel would go into effect nationwide Monday.
Continue ReadingTACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Officials say a high school teacher southwest of Tacoma has been accused of sexually harassing a former student and has been placed on administrative leave. The News Tribune reports the district announced Eric Garrett’s leave on Wednesday, the same day hundreds of students at Steilacoom High School staged a walkout to
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