By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to European Union data released Thursday. The EU figures were published as part of an annual evaluation of online platforms’ compliance with the 27-nation bloc’s code
Continue ReadingBy ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Why build a rooftop water tank in the shape of a Teletubby? Or go to the effort of installing a replica of the Eiffel Tower atop a semi-abandoned building? It’s often difficult to explain the proliferation of unusual artwork dotting the vast urban belt of
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A shortage of snow plow drivers has made clearing the roads in Oregon a challenge, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The agency has almost 40 vacancies for seasonal and permanent positions on its road maintenance team in the eastern part of the state, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. “We’re trying
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A shortage of snowplow drivers has made clearing the roads in Oregon a challenge, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The agency has almost 40 vacancies for seasonal and permanent positions on its road maintenance team in the eastern part of the state, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. “We’re trying to
Continue ReadingBy WJZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Terry Bagley, a 70-year-old military veteran, is fighting for his life after rescuing two females from the aftermath of an explosion in Baltimore’s Pigtown neighborhood. Bagley, who remains in critical condition, was walking by the home on Bayard Street in Southwest Baltimore
Continue ReadingBy Yukare Nakayama Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Friends of Raina Reighns identify her as the latest victim who fell unconscious while in the presence of Timothy Olson, and ultimately died. Reighns’ friend Daniel Walsh said they met over a year ago and became fast friends. They shared a
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal was taken by surprise at a World Cup news conference when a Senegalese reporter told the Dutchman he was a longtime admirer. Papa Mahmoud Gueye said “I don’t have any question for you. It’s just an opportunity to tell you
Continue ReadingBy Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Shriners Children’s Hawaii is the first hospital in the state to use the BEAR Implant for treating one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S. The innovative repair is for an injury involving a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story HEBRON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A 17-year-old student is facing charges after a noose was found at RHAM High School in Hebron last week. Police said a noose was found in the boy’s locker room on November 18. An arrest warrant was submitted after state police
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health scare. The famed “Today” meteorologist recently shared that he had been hospitalized after a blood clot in his leg traveled to his lungs. “After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to
Continue ReadingBy Dennis Valera and Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Cats have been turning up dead in a Waterbury neighborhood and advocates say it’s clear they’ve been beaten. Eyewitness News spoke with a woman who’s been caring for one of the victim cats. “I’m going to start crying,”
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say a gunman has opened fire in a southern city, killing three people, and then killed himself. The violence took place in the city of Krymsk in the Krasnodar region, about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) south of Moscow. Alexander Runov, a spokesman for the regional interior ministry, said the gunman
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — The government of Venezuela and its opposition say they will resume over the weekend long-stalled negotiations meant to find a common path out of their country’s complex crisis. The announcement Thursday comes two weeks after delegates from both parties met to address the Venezuelan crisis, promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Continue ReadingBy Gerry May Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — One of the women charged in a stunning identity theft case has a rap sheet. But she spent no time in prison, before allegedly committing more theft. And in this case, police say, it adds up to more than a million
Continue ReadingBy Rashad Walker, Karol Suarez and Melissa Alonso, CNN Mexican prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant for the friend of a North Carolina woman found dead last month while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas and on Thursday called the death the result of “a direct attack.” Shanquella Robinson, 25, was traveling with college friends
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Keke Palmer is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Dec. 3, alongside musical guest SZA. While the “Nope” star has been acting since childhood, “SNL,” she said, is a “unique experience” that Amy Schumer has been helping her prep for. “I’m thrilled to the moon. I
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — An iconic Portland ice cream company is considering moving its headquarters out of Southeast Portland, after dealing with increasing crime. “I moved to Portland specifically to start this company because Salt and Straw has to be a part of Portland. It’s
Continue ReadingBy MONICA SAMAYOA Oregon Public Broadcasting PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in Portland and the other on the south coast — are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution. The air-quality challenges facing “environmental justice communities” are being highlighted by the Environmental
Continue ReadingBy MONICA SAMAYOA Oregon Public Broadcasting PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in Portland and the other on the south coast — are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution. The air-quality challenges facing “environmental justice communities” are being highlighted by the Environmental
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Reinwald Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Milwaukee father of three is celebrating with his family after sinking a $10,000 half-court shot at the Milwaukee Bucks game on Monday. Germelle Scott Sr. was initially at the game with his family, celebrating his 7-year-old son, Germelle Scott Jr.
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