By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank says oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas widens. The organization’s Commodity Markets Outlook finds that the effects on oil prices should be limited if the conflict doesn’t expand. But it says “the outlook for commodity
Continue ReadingBy LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Too many people cash out their 401(k)s when leaving a job — and part of the problem may be generous employer matches, researchers have found. Large matches can change how employees view their retirement savings, shifting their attitude from viewing a 401(k) as an “untouchable lockbox” to a liquid windfall
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — An 18th century bust bought for £5 ($6) nearly 100 years ago by a Scottish town council could sell for more than £2.5 million ($3 million). The bust of landowner and lawmaker John Gordon was sculpted by noted French artist Edmé Bouchardon. Now, local politicians on Invergordon Town Council
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin Udon Thani, Tailandia (CNN) — Withawat Kunwong, de 30 años, se toca con cautela el costado del cuello y muestra una dentada red de cicatrices que recibió tras ser atacado en una granja avícola en la que trabajaba en el sur de Israel. La herida, dice Kunwong, es un doloroso recuerdo del
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China has honored two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today’s strained ties. Mel McMullen, who is in his late 90s, and Harry Moyer, who turned 103 on Monday, are among the few surviving
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Pocos días después del tiroteo masivo más mortífero de este año en Estados Unidos y de la posterior persecución del autor de los disparos que conmocionó Maine, el país sufrió una serie de tiroteos durante el fin de semana de Halloween que dejaron al menos 8 muertos y decenas de
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Trick-or-treaters may be in for a surprise this Halloween as a cold front is expected to sweep across the US this week. If you’re participating in Tuesday’s candy haul, don’t forget to check your local forecast to gauge whether your costumes might need a few extra layers. Here’s what
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Trick-or-treaters may be in for a surprise this Halloween as a cold front is expected to sweep across the US this week. If you’re participating in Tuesday’s candy haul, don’t forget to check your local forecast to gauge whether your costumes might need a few extra layers. Here’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Trick-or-treaters may be in for a surprise this Halloween as a cold front is expected to sweep across the US this week. If you’re participating in Tuesday’s candy haul, don’t forget to check your local forecast to gauge whether your costumes might need a few extra layers. Here’s
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Captain Siya Kolisi said on Saturday that South Africa’s second consecutive Rugby World Cup title has the potential to unite the country, after he led the team to an enthralling 12-11 victory over New Zealand in the final. “There is so much going wrong in our country, we are
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Good Morning Central Oregon and a happy Monday to you! Sunny skies are ahead, today, with close to seasonal-average temperatures and no anticipated precipitation in the forecast for the early part of this week. High pressure will build over the region today and tonight, before breaking down and moving to the east on Tuesday as
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Output in Germany fell slightly in the third quarter, official data showed Monday, increasing the risk of a recession in Europe’s biggest economy. Gross domestic product dropped 0.1% in the July-to-September period compared with the previous quarter, when it grew 0.1%, according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Continue ReadingDHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s High Court has commuted the death sentences of seven Islamic militants to life in prison for their role in a 2016 attack on a cafe in the capital, Dhaka, that killed 20 people, mostly foreigners. A special anti-terrorism tribunal in 2019 sentenced the seven members of a banned militant group
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — HSBC warned Monday that China’s property market has “potential for a further deterioration” as it reported profits that fell short of expectations, partly because of a $500 million charge to cover potential losses on commercial real estate loans. Third quarter pre-tax profit at Europe’s biggest bank more
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez Saqueos en Gaza mientras Israel sigue su ofensiva. Elecciones regionales en Colombia favorecen a la oposición. Reconstrucción en Acapulco. La prueba de orina de Maradona durante un Mundial de fútbol. Además, el evento de Apple esta noche. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. Suscríbete aquí para recibir el
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to require private health insurance plans to fully cover the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, which is expected to hit store shelves starting early next year. The US Food and Drug Administration approved the medication Opill
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French police have detained nine people and are searching for other suspects after a violent attack on buses carrying the Lyon soccer team and fans. The attack Sunday left Lyon coach Fabio Grosso with a head injury and forced the postponement of the team’s game at Marseille. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — “Hi Grandson, I started grief counseling today, I need to do this to help me with why you are not here, I yearn for you sooooooo much.” “Hi Grandson, I know you said YaYa don’t cry, but I am crying Bryson because my heart hurts so much for you,
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors say a lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany party who was recently elected to the state legislature in Bavaria has been arrested. Prosecutors in the city of Wuerzburg said that Daniel Halemba was arrested in a neighboring region of southern Germany on Monday. They said he is under investigation on
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