By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined Thursday, echoing a retreat on Wall Street as investors fretted about higher interest rates and rising coronavirus cases in parts of the region. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney. Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel. In
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Photos and videos of Tuesday’s bombing in Myanmar circulated on social media, showing bloodied victims sprawled on the sidewalk. It was a sharp reminder of the violence that has engulfed the country since the military seized power last year. Myanmar’s military government and its main opposition the
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, where laborers cycle by rustic tea shops, one of the world’s largest yachts sits in a quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, where laborers cycle by rustic tea shops, one of the world’s largest yachts sits in a quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to
Continue ReadingBy CHISATO TANAKA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — In the near future, edible houses may no longer be a fairy tale. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a technology that can turn scraps into “food cement” for construction and other uses. They say it’s the world’s first process for making cement entirely from
Continue ReadingBy CHISATO TANAKA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — In the near future, edible houses may no longer be a fairy tale. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a technology that can turn scraps into “food cement” for construction and other uses. They say it’s the world’s first process for making cement entirely from
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Cooper Hummel’s game-winning double landed just fair down the right-field line in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept rallying to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7. Atlanta led 6-2 but Arizona rallied with two runs in the sixth and another in the eighth. The D-backs
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso and Andy Rose, CNN A judge has denied former vice-presidential nominee and Alaskan governor Sarah Palin’s bid for a new trial in her defamation case against the New York Times, according to a written decision filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Palin sued the
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The slavery reparations movement hit a watershed moment Wednesday with the release of an exhaustive report detailing California’s role in perpetuating discrimination against African Americans, a major step toward educating the public and setting the stage for an official government apology and case for financial restitution.
Continue ReadingAlberto Pando (CNN) — El telescopio espacial Hubble ha mirado directamente al corazón de una galaxia impresionante. El observatorio capturó esta vista frontal de una galaxia en espiral de gran diseño, llamada NGC 3631, ubicada a unos 53 millones de años luz de la Tierra. El sistema celeste se encuentra en dirección a la constelación
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to take their second straight series from the NL West leaders. The Pirates won four of five games against the Dodgers in May and conclude their
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that’s four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment Ime Udoka took the microphone at his introductory news conference. He promised
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chas McCormick hit a tiebreaking home run off Frankie Montas to begin the eighth inning and the Houston Astros got a scoreless effort from their bullpen, beating the Oakland Athletics 3-1. The A’s have lost 12 of 17 to fall 12 games under .500 for the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID PORTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Technology to scan large numbers of people quickly for weapons does exist, but experts say installing such a system in the New York City subway would be challenging. Mayor Eric Adams says the technology might still be worth trying in a pop-up fashion at select locations
Continue ReadingBy DAVID PORTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Experts say installing technology to scan large numbers of people quickly for weapons in the New York City subway would be challenging. Mayor Eric Adams says the technology might still be worth trying in a pop-up fashion at select locations as a deterrent. The scanners are
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first postseason run for the Golden State Warriors in their new arena in San Francisco has shown that the home-court advantage from the old venue nicknamed “Roaracle” for its loud crowds hasn’t disappeared. The Warriors have won all nine games this postseason at Chase
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — La franquicia de “Star Wars” defendió a la actriz Moses Ingram después de que ella reveló que había recibido cientos de mensajes y comentarios racistas en las redes sociales. La franquicia tuiteó que estaba “orgullosa de dar la bienvenida” a Moses Ingram, quien acaba de hacer su debut como Reva en la
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 25 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks held off the Dallas Wings 93-91. Sykes made two free throws with 18.2 seconds left for a five-point lead but Isabelle Harrison sank a 3-pointer to get Dallas within 93-91 with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Vanuatu for talks as he continues his regional island-hopping tour two days after failing to ink an ambitious deal with 10 South Pacific nations. While Wang didn’t manage to get consensus on the multilateral security and economic plan at a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)( — The Oregon State Marine Board received a public petition on May 15 requesting the Marine Board amend OAR 250-010-0121 by lowering the current shoreline numeric standard of 84 dBA (decibels) found in OAR 250-0100-121(2)(c) to 75 dba and by adding a Reasonable Person Standard or Narrative Standard that would apply to
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