Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy, as inflation abates
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The Bank of Japan’s quarterly survey on business sentiment shows large Japanese…
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US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pledge to restore American credibility around the globe is at risk…
Continue ReadingMaine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s environmental board is set to decide next week whether the state should adopt…
Continue ReadingUS Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows
By MATT BROWN and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — About 7 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States believe…
Continue ReadingSerbian democracy activists feel betrayed as freedoms, and a path to the EU, slip away
By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press KRALJEVO, Serbia (AP) — When Serbia began talks to join the European Union in 2014, pro-Western…
Continue ReadingAmid outcry over Gaza tactics, videos of soldiers acting maliciously create new headache for Israel
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers rummaging through private homes in Gaza. Forces destroying plastic figurines…
Continue Reading2023 in other words: AI might be the term of the year, but consider these far-flung contenders
By CARA ANNA Associated Press Many sentiments are universal. Many words are not. As 2023 ends, The Associated Press reached out to colleagues around…
Continue ReadingHow a neglected building was transformed into America’s greenest hotel
By Regan Stephens (CNN) — Driving south on the Connecticut turnpike, a stretch of I-95 that runs through the coastal city of New Haven, it’s…
Continue ReadingUkraine faces a daunting winter after Zelensky can’t convince Republicans to move quickly on new aid
By Kevin Liptak, Natasha Bertrand and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Washington (CNN) — Standing alongside his Ukrainian counterpart at the White House…
Continue ReadingUkraine faces a daunting winter after Zelensky can’t convince Republicans to move quickly on new aid
CNN By Kevin Liptak and Natasha Bertrand, CNN Washington (CNN) — Standing alongside his Ukrainian counterpart at the White House a little more…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from CNN’s Iowa town hall with Ron DeSantis
CNN By Eric Bradner and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday showed new urgency in taking on Donald Trump,…
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Holiday Lights: Sparkle galore on Imwalle Court
Tonight’s bright, merry and colorful decorations are on display at a home on Imwalle Court in northeast Bend. And you’re invited to enter our Holiday…
Continue Reading‘It feels like I’m trapped under someone else’s boot of power’: Georgia election worker testifies about Giuliani’s lies
CNN By Devan Cole and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Wandrea “Shaye” Moss’ life changed forever on December 4, 2020, when Rudy Giuliani…
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‘We come running to load those toys’: A fun delivery day arrives for Les Schwab NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive
It was a busy Thursday for Les Schwab employees, gathering all the toys that were donated to the annual Toy Drive the company hosted with NewsChannel…
Continue ReadingGaza healthcare workers ‘taken’ by Israeli forces, says doctor, amid ‘horrendous conditions’ at hospitals
By Ibrahim Dahman, Tim Lister and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — A senior doctor in northern Gaza says that dozens of medical staffers at his hospital…
Continue ReadingDeSantis goes after Trump on abortion, COVID-19 and the border wall in an Iowa town hall
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Donald Trump “flip-flipped” on abortion, overreached in response to…
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Game on: The booming growth of online gaming
Gamesville broke down how mobile gaming, esports, and other factors have led to the video game industry’s explosive growth to over 3 billion…
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Epic slopes and snowy splendor: The most popular ski resorts in the US
Way.com compiled a list to help you learn more about some of the most beloved and renowned ski resorts in the…
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Harris County election shows progress. But challenges remain ahead of 2024.
Votebeat’s Texas bureau turns its attention to Harris County where a new election chief is working to bounce back after a court found that the county…
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What's driving the gender gap in EV popularity?
A study by Edmunds reveals major differences in how men and women approach EV car…
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