By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant next week to review plans to begin releasing more than a million tons of treated radioactive water into the sea. The government hopes the mission with assure people of the safety of
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At the end of her second run in the giant slalom event, USA’s Nina O’Brien crashes and tumbles through the finish line.
Continue ReadingBy KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet While money can be a source of stress in relationships, it can also spark romance if you use money dates to focus on your goals as a couple. First, consider your own goals and ask your partner about their values. Next, identify common goals, such as teaming up to vanquish
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — A Swiss criminal court is opening a trial on charges that Credit Suisse failed to do enough to stop money laundering linked to drug trafficking by a Bulgarian criminal organization. The case against the bank in federal criminal court Monday centers on charges that it “did not take all necessary measures to
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — When most champions get off the slopes or the ice at the Beijing Olympics, they are handed Bing Dwen Dwen, the chubby panda mascot of the Games. Where are the medals? They usually come later at a special ceremony. But immediately after competition, the winning athletes receive a plush toy panda, stuffed
Continue ReadingBy Kate Bennett, CNN A few months ago, former President Donald Trump signed a book deal. There wasn’t the huge fanfare most former presidents receive when they ink deals for a memoir; news of the book, a coffee table tome with pictures detailing Trump’s presidency — retailing about $75 and $230 if signed — made
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and MICHELLE CHAPMAN Associated Press Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are proposing to combine in a $2.9 billion deal. If it goes through, the combination would create a larger discount airline to compete against the nation’s dominant carriers and, the two airlines say, promote lower fares. Both are ultra-low-cost carriers that tempt
Continue ReadingCNN By Kate Bennett, CNN A few months ago, former President Donald Trump signed a book deal. There wasn’t the huge fanfare most former presidents receive when they ink deals for a memoir; news of the book, a coffee table tome with pictures detailing Trump’s presidency — retailing about $75 and $230 if signed —
Continue ReadingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The city-state of Dubai says it will begin charging a fee on plastic bags used in the sheikhdom, with an aim of outlawing them entirely in two years over environmental concerns. The government-run Dubai Media Office in a statement released on Monday said a 25-fil charge would start July
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders are trying to walk a diplomatic tightrope that could mean the difference between war in Ukraine and an uneasy peace there as Russia’s menacing actions on the border of its neighbor continue unabated. Russian President Vladimir Putin is back at the Kremlin following his diplomatic
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders are trying to walk a diplomatic tightrope that could mean the difference between war in Ukraine and an uneasy peace there as Russia’s menacing actions on the border of its neighbor continue unabated. Russian President Vladimir Putin is back at the Kremlin following his diplomatic
Continue ReadingBy DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Everything has come late in life for Johan Clarey. Even winning an Olympic medal. The Frenchman turned 41 last month and has become the oldest man to win an Olympic medal in Alpine skiing after coming second to Beat Feuz to claim silver in the downhill
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — When most champions get off the slopes or the ice at the Beijing Olympics, they are handed Bing Dwen Dwen, the chubby panda mascot of the Games. Where are the medals? They usually come later at a special ceremony. But immediately after competition, the winning athletes receive a plush toy panda, stuffed
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — In a highly managed interview arranged by Chinese Olympic organizers, tennis star Peng Shuai has said she did not accuse a former high-ranking government official of sexual assault in a since-deleted social media post. AP journalists translated screenshots of the original post from November 2.Â
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — In a highly managed interview arranged by Chinese Olympic organizers, tennis star Peng Shuai has said she did not accuse a former high-ranking government official of sexual assault in a since-deleted social media post. AP journalists translated screenshots of the original post from November 2.Â
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN As the standoff between Russia and the West enters a potentially decisive phase, President Joe Biden sought Monday to shore up a key European partner whose willingness to confront Moscow alongside the United States has been called into question. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has resisted sending lethal aid to Ukraine
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Marc Overmars dejará su puesto como director de asuntos de fútbol del Ajax después de enviar mensajes inapropiados a sus colegas femeninas, anunció el domingo el club de fútbol de PaÃses Bajos. El exinternacional holandés de 48 años, que jugó para Ajax, Arsenal y Barcelona, entre otros, durante su carrera como futbolista,
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Skeleton sliders Kim Meylemans, of Belgium, and Nicole Silveira, of Brazil, will compete for gold in the women’s event.
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American skier Paula Moltzan flies down the slope in the giant slalom finals.
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Tired of seeing empty shelves at your favorite grocery store? More shoppers are turning to smaller convenience stores as a backup, but they’re struggling to stay fully stocked too, especially in rural areas. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can
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