By Chris Lau and Francesca Annio, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Famously one of life’s only two certainties, “tax” has been chosen by the Japanese public as its word of the year, reflecting rising costs of living and much-discussed tax reforms in the world’s third-largest economy. The kanji, or character, for tax topped an annual poll
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — More than 40 years after a couple sought the help of a Boston, Massachusetts, fertility specialist, their daughter discovered through a purchased DNA kit that the doctor is her biological father, according to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts. The suit alleges Dr. Merle Berger secretly
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT and SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party is visiting rival China less than one month before the self-governing island republic holds elections for president and the legislature. In a news release Thursday, the party said vice chair Andrew Hsia and his delegation departed for China
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — China superó a Estados Unidos como el mercado de cafeterías de marca más grande del mundo por puntos de venta, según un informe de World Coffee Portal. El número de cafeterías de marca en la segunda economía más grande del mundo creció un 58% en los últimos 12 meses hasta llegar
Continue ReadingKGUN By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The University of Arizona is ramping up security as police search for a suspect in a series of incidents involving female students, including an apparent attempted abduction, authorities said. The incidents all took place within a mile of campus in the past week, Tucson Police Department Assistant Chief Christopher
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Antes de que la guerra entre Israel y Hamas acaparara prácticamente toda la atención de la comunidad internacional, la invasión rusa de Ucrania era la crisis más apremiante que los diplomáticos buscaban resolver. En Bruselas, esta semana había sido prevista como un gran momento para la europeización de Ucrania, ya que
Continue ReadingBy HARRIET MORRIS Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Emboldened by battlefield gains and flagging Western support for Ukraine, a relaxed and confident President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there would be no peace until Russia achieves its goals, which he says remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting. It was Putin’s first formal news conference
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s regional governments have issued a record amount of special bonds to support troubled smaller banks, as they try to fend off potential systemic risks that could be triggered by a prolonged real estate crisis. So far this year, at least 15 provinces have issued 205 billion
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to strengthen their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea. The three countries
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The University of Arizona is ramping up security as police search for a suspect in a series of incidents involving female students, including an apparent attempted abduction, authorities said. The incidents all took place within a mile of campus in the past week, Tucson Police Department Assistant Chief Christopher Dennison
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store – which includes a larger Produce Department with increased fresh product assortment, the addition of full-service Sushi, upgraded decor, increased dairy variety, an upgraded wine assortment, enhanced floral variety and more. Bend Mayor Melanie
Continue ReadingBy Diksha Madhok, CNN (CNN) — China has overtaken the United States as the biggest branded coffee shop market in the world by outlets, according to a report by World Coffee Portal. The number of branded coffee shops in the world’s second largest economy grew by 58% over the past 12 months to reach 49,691
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon need to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). This requirement is in response to the recent passage of House Bill 2052, aimed at regulating the collection, sale, and licensing of personal information by data brokers. DFR will be accepting applications
Continue ReadingBy Alex Marquardt, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel has canceled a planned trip to Qatar by the head of its foreign intelligence service to restart talks on a possible second hostage release deal, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to CNN. Mossad director David Barnea will not travel to the Qatari capital
Continue ReadingBy VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ignited into war, back in Moscow, a young Russian who now goes by the name of Karabas was plunged into despair. Shocked by images of what was happening to Ukrainians in Russian-occupied areas, he decided to act — against Russia, his
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at a record high and will leave it there as long as needed to battle back inflation. That signaled cuts aren’t around the corner despite expectations the bank will act next year to
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Every U.S. House Republican, including Oregon’s Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. After the 221-212 vote, Chavez-DeRemer provided a statement to NewsChannel 21 in which she said, “Like all Americans, I want the three committees to seek the truth through a fair,
Continue ReadingBy PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has kept borrowing rates unchanged despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy. The central bank on Thursday left its main interest rate at a 15-year high of 5.25%, where it has stood since August following the end of nearly two
Continue ReadingPERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia batter Usman Khawaja has worn a black armband because he wasn’t allowed to wear shoes branded with a “all lives are equal” humanitarian message on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan. The International Cricket Council intervened after Khawaja indicated he planned to wear shoes during the match
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