Fijian prime minister ‘more comfortable dealing with traditional friends’ like Australia than China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Fiji’s prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as…
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Small businesses can still apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit—here's what you need to know
Lendio explains the Employee Retention Credit and why, despite the end of the pandemic, small business owners may still retroactively qualify for…
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How climate change is fueling alcohol-related hospitalizations
Grist dives into a new study from New York that found that hospital visits from alcohol-related disorders spike along with…
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Dual-income couples without kids make nearly 7% more than dual-income couples with kids — but DINKs are less likely to own a home. Here's why and what it means
Moneywise looks at the degree to which couples without kids (dubbed DINKs on social media) choose to become homeowners and what that says about the…
Continue ReadingAccidente de autobús en El Salvador deja al menos 9 muertos y 43 heridos
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Al menos nueve personas murieron y otras 43 resultaron heridas tras un accidente de autobús ocurrido en una…
Continue ReadingDaniel Noboa, presidente electo de Ecuador, comienza el proceso de transición con Guillermo Lasso, actual mandatario
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Este martes comenzó oficialmente la transición presidencial en Ecuador tras la visita del mandatario electo…
Continue ReadingWell-known leader of a civilian ‘self-defense’ group has been slain in southern Mexico
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A well-known leader of a civilian “self-defense” group has been shot to death in southern…
Continue ReadingChina’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing…
Continue ReadingMalaysia says landslide that killed 31 people last year was caused by heavy rain, not human activity
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian government investigation has concluded that a landslide that killed 31 people at an unlicensed campground…
Continue ReadingChina’s economy regains momentum. But real estate remains a drag
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s economy has regained momentum in the third quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by…
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What’s the Third Street holdup this time? A gaggle of geese, all in a row, taking their sweet time to cross
Lots of slow movers can hold up commute traffic around Bend, but not many are this special – they’re not in a crosswalk, but in their case, those…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — This is what we know about Tuesday’s deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza City. — In the dark of early evening in Gaza,…
Continue ReadingEl crimen de esta enfermera de Florida estuvo sin resolver por 30 años. Ahora, las pruebas de ADN apuntan a su asesino
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La familia de Teresa Lee Scalf lleva más de 30 años buscando el nombre de la persona que la mató. Ahora, gracias…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Holloway disappearance to appear in federal court for extortion case; plea deal possible
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An attorney for the mother of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, who disappeared in Aruba,…
Continue ReadingEx-Oregon prison nurse convicted of sexually assaulting women in custody gets 30 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former nurse convicted of sexually abusing women in custody at an Oregon prison has been sentenced to 30 years in federal…
Continue ReadingEx-Oregon prison nurse convicted of sexually assaulting women in custody gets 30 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former nurse convicted of sexually abusing women in custody at an Oregon prison has been sentenced to 30 years in federal…
Continue ReadingKansas agency investigated girl’s family 5 times before she was killed, a report shows
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas child welfare officials say they investigated the family of a…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X is testing an annual fee for unverified accounts
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — After Elon Musk hinted last month that X could start charging all users, the company (formerly known as…
Continue ReadingUS accuses China of ‘coercive and risky’ behavior in the air over the Pacific
CNN By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US has seen more instances of “coercive and risky” behavior from Chinese…
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State program offers free help to make Medicare open enrollment decisions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medicare open enrollment for the 2024 Medicare plan year began on Sunday, Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. The Oregon…
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