Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, Nov. 24
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/
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Are pigs the answer to bird strikes? One airport is trying to find out
By Jack Guy, CNN Pigs may not actually fly, but they might have a role to play in keeping air travel safe. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has employed 20 of the animals as part of a pilot project aiming to reduce the number of bird strikes on aircraft. Collisions between aircraft and larger birds, such as
Continue ReadingUK aims to put latest energy firm casualty in administration
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s energy regulator is looking to appoint an administrator to oversee the latest business casualty in the country’s domestic energy market following the demand-led spike in gas prices. Ofgem said Wednesday that the 1.7 million customers of Bulb, the biggest company to fall victim to the big
Continue ReadingWhite House Covid-19 vaccination coordinator steps down in long-planned departure
CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN Dr. Bechara Choucair, the Biden White House Covid-19 vaccinations coordinator, departed his post earlier this week as the administration’s efforts to vaccinate Americans continue. Choucair’s departure was long planned as he returns to California, where he previously served as senior vice president and chief health officer for Kaiser Permanente. “Dr.
Continue ReadingTurkey, UAE sign cooperation agreements as they mend ties
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince have overseen the signing of a series of cooperation agreements as Turkey and the United Arab Emirates repair ties and increase economic ties. The visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, seen as the
Continue ReadingBob Bradley to coach Toronto after leaving Los Angeles
TORONTO (AP) — Bob Bradley has been hired as Toronto FC’s head coach and sporting director six days after he left as coach of Los Angeles FC. The 63-year-old Bradley is the father of Toronto captain Michael Bradley. Toronto fired coach Chris Armas in July after one win, eight losses and two draws. Javier Perez
Continue ReadingIsraeli court rejects Gaza man’s appeal in deadly strike
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Palestinian man who was seeking an apology and compensation from Israel over a 2009 tank strike that killed three of his daughters and a niece in the Gaza Strip. The ruling dashed the hopes of Izzeldin Abuelaish, who
Continue ReadingEU prosecutors appoint delayed Slovenia nominees for 5 years
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union body says it has finally appointed two prosecutors from Slovenia. That has ended a standoff with the country’s right-wing government. But doubts remain over how long the pair will stay in the job. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office began work in June. Its aim
Continue ReadingEU says economic recovery threatened by COVID-19 resurgence
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says the massive spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks is threatening the bloc’s recovery from the deep economic slump caused by last year’s onset of the pandemic. And medical experts said the situation could get much worse. EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said
Continue ReadingEU says economic recovery threatened by COVID-19 resurgence
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says the massive spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks is threatening the bloc’s recovery from the deep economic slump caused by last year’s onset of the pandemic. And medical experts said the situation could get much worse. EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said
Continue ReadingFor the ACC, parity comes at a price: no CFP appearance
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time since it began in 2014, the College Football Playoff won’t include a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The eventual league champion will have at least two losses, leaving the league on the outside of the CFP looking in. Coaches across the
Continue ReadingFrozen fields: Columbus, St Paul host next 2 US qualifiers
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States figures to be playing its next three World Cup qualifiers in frigid weather. The Americans will return to Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, for their World Cup qualifier against El Salvador on Jan. 27 and will host Honduras on Feb. 2 in the first qualifier at Allianz Field in
Continue ReadingLa era Merkel en Alemania llega a su fin tras el acuerdo de los partidos de oposición
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Tres partidos políticos alemanes han sellado un acuerdo para un nuevo gobierno, con el izquierdista Olaf Scholz como próximo canciller propuesto tras largas negociaciones de coalición y unas elecciones históricas en las que Angela Merkel deja el cargo tras 16 años al frente. Según el acuerdo anunciado este miércoles en
Continue ReadingBooster to be required in Cyprus for some indoor access
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Authorities in Cyprus say they will deny access to indoor areas such as shopping malls, restaurants and supermarkets to anyone who hasn’t received a third booster shot seven months after being vaccinated against COVID-19. The health minister said Wednesday the measure will take effect on Dec. 18 as the east Mediterranean
Continue ReadingBooster to be required in Cyprus for some indoor access
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Authorities in Cyprus say they will deny access to indoor areas such as shopping malls, restaurants and supermarkets to anyone who hasn’t received a third booster shot seven months after being vaccinated against COVID-19. The health minister said Wednesday the measure will take effect on Dec. 18 as the east Mediterranean
Continue ReadingUS new homes sales rise 0.4% in October as prices climb
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes edged up 0.4% last month, coming in below expectations as housing prices continued to climb. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that sales of new single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000 last month from 742,000 in September.
Continue ReadingUS new homes sales rise 0.4% in October as prices climb
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes edged up 0.4% last month, coming in below expectations as housing prices continued to climb. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that sales of new single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000 last month from 742,000 in September.
Continue ReadingMan’s obit urges betting a bunch on the Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Milton Andrew Munson’s obituary recalled his life as an Air Force veteran, a pharmacist, husband and father, and as a Nebraska football fan. That was evident in one line in the obit, which reads: “In lieu of flowers, please place an irresponsibly large wager on Nebraska beating Iowa.” The Lincoln Journal
Continue ReadingAmericans are spending but inflation casts pall over economy
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are doing the main thing that drives the U.S. economy — spending — but accelerating inflation is casting a pall. A raft of economic data issued Wednesday showed the economy on solid footing, with Americans’ incomes rising and jobless claims falling to a level not
Continue ReadingAmericans are spending but inflation casts pall over economy
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are doing the main thing that drives the U.S. economy — spending — but accelerating inflation is casting a pall. A raft of economic data issued Wednesday showed the economy on solid footing, with Americans’ incomes rising and jobless claims falling to a level not
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