By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The World Health Organization has urged China to share data to help understand the origins of Covid-19, five years on from the start of the pandemic in the Chinese city of Wuhan. On December 31, 2019, the WHO’s China office noted a cluster of “pneumonia” cases in
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — After a legal battle lasting more than eight years, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have settled their divorce, according to court documents obtained by CNN. The settlement was filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court on December 30, court records show. Financial records were not disclosed, nor were details
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — ___ EDITORS: As part of its coverage of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, The Associated Press is looking back at major events in his life. Carter’s success at Camp David negotiating a Mideast Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel was one of his crowning achievements. AP Diplomatic Writer
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans are bracing for a difficult winter ahead as a looming energy shortage could leave them without enough energy. On Jan. 1, Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom is set to halt gas supplies to the European Union candidate country over an alleged $709 million debt for past supplies, a
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Michael Rataj had 28 points to lead Oregon State to an 89-79 victory over Portland on Monday. Rataj also added five rebounds and five assists for the Beavers (11-3, 1-0 West Coast Conference). Liutauras Lelevicius scored 15 points, going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Nate Kingz had
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Amid everything else on his desk — the Iran hostage crisis, domestic economic turmoil, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and a grueling 1980 reelection fight — President Jimmy Carter elevated the independence of a country in southern Africa as a top agenda item. Carter hosted then-Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Trammell, CNN (CNN) — When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to herald the start of 2025, it’ll actually be late to the party as dozens of countries around the world will already have welcomed the new year. Kiribati is an island country in the central Pacific Ocean, and its
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott J. Nord approved the agreement Tuesday, a day after Jolie and Pitt
Continue ReadingCHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Emmett Marquardt scored 17 points and Eastern Washington beat Eastern Oregon 89-63 on Monday night. Marquardt had seven rebounds for the Eagles (4-9). Andrew Cook scored 14 points and added five rebounds and five assists. Sebastian Hartmann shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — People in Zimbabwe are shunning traditional grocery stores to do their shopping at informal and illegal markets that pop up at night to avoid police raids. The government had hoped the introduction of a new currency in April would resolve a money crisis that has seen southern African countries
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Tonight, the nation is remembering the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The former President passed away at his family home in Georgia, this Sunday. He was surrounded by his family. President Carter’s legacy was defined, not just by his presidency, but how he defined himself as a former President. KTVZ asked the people on the streets
Continue ReadingHONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, despite recent stimulus measures and in the face of increasing trade risks. the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday that the official Purchasing Managers’ Index, based on a survey of factory managers, slipped to 50.1 from 50.3 in
Continue ReadingCNN By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict finding Donald Trump sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll and denied his request for a new trial. Trump challenged the $5 million civil verdict alleging the trial judge made numerous errors, including allowing testimony of two other women who claimed
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Chalkbeat examines what could happen to millions of children and their schools if President-elect Donald Trump enacts the hardline immigration policies he campaigned on.
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Next City reports on the transit agencies in America’s biggest cities that are working with startup Hayden AI to catch drivers blocking buses.
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Lyft shares findings from its research about consumer ridership and habits during Dry January.
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Hims research shows how Americans would adjust their spending if they reached their goal weight.
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The 74 shares insights from math education experts about the societal tendency to classify kids as “bad” or “good” at the subject instead of normalizing accommodations and tutoring.
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The Hechinger Report offers everything you need to know to make an informed college decision.
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Stock indexes closed mostly lower Tuesday as the market delivered a downbeat finish on the final day of another milestone-shattering year on Wall Street. The S&P 500 gave up an early gain to finish down 0.4%. The benchmark index, which set 57 record highs in 2024, racked up a 23.3% gain for
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