Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to the U.S. brought him face to face with the American leaders who will help decide his country’s future. After a brief diplomatic misstep, Zelenskyy met with the U.S. presidential candidates, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. Still, Ukraine’s long-term strategic aim remains
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico’s first female leader in the nation’s more than 200 years of independence. The 62-year-old former Mexico City mayor and lifelong leftist campaigned on a promise of continuity, of protecting and expanding the signature initiatives of her mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In the four months between her
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WAUNAKEE, Wis. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is spending the hours ahead of Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate campaigning in Wisconsin. Trump stopped in a critical Democratic county where he’d never been before that is crucial to Democrat Kamala Harris’ hopes for winning the key battleground state. Before the presidential rivals’ running
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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — In a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday went after each other’s running mates and sought to shore up their campaigns’ vulnerabilities at a time of renewed fears of a regional war in the Middle East and sadness over
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are set to meet Tuesday night in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election – and in what might be the last time the two campaigns square off onstage. The matchup between Walz, the 60-year-old Minnesota governor,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has canceled dozens of flights, closed schools and offices and evacuated hundreds from vulnerable areas around the island ahead of a strong typhoon expected to hit its heavily populated western coast. More than 500 people were moved from mountainous regions prone to landslides, and nearly 40,000 troops were
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — A knife attack at a supermarket in Shanghai has killed three people and injured 15 others. Local police took a 37-year-old man surnamed Lin into custody at the scene of the attack late Monday evening. Eighteen people were sent to hospital for treatment, and three later died. Police said in a statement
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In the third and final segment of Monday evening’s Decision 2024 debate, House District 53 Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez give their closing statements and ask for voters’ support.
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In the second segment of Monday night’s Decision 2024 debate, Oregon House District 53 candidates Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez answer questions about transgender high school athletes, abortion and public school funding.
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In the first segment of Monday night’s Decision 2024 debate, Oregon House District 53 candidates Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez give opening statements and answer questions about high housing costs, funding ODOT and the “kicker” law.
Continue ReadingBy Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The price of a smoother experience going through American airports has just gone up by 20%. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has raised the cost of applying for or renewing its Trusted Traveler Programs – a catchall term that covers Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI – from $100
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Experian examines the potential effects of Federal Reserve lending rate cuts.
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Wealth Enhancement Group examines the inner workings of the capital gains tax and shares strategies to avoid, reduce, or minimize it.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Voting has begun in Indian-controlled Kashmir in the final phase of an election to choose a local government. This is the first local election in this part of the disputed Himalayan region since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped it of its special status five years ago. Over 3.9
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Numerade analyzed academic research to see what standardized test scores from exams like the SAT and ACT say about academic achievement.
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Collabstr analyzed surveys from PYMNTS, eMarketer and others to illustrate how social media is influencing the shopping habits of young consumers.
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Counseling Schools examined peer-reviewed research and data from WHO and the American Psychological Association to understand the impact of ageism.
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JobTest.org used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank the jobs forecast to grow the fastest for high-earning professional women.
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HeyTutor looked at NCES data, surveys, and state and local laws and policies to illustrate how the movement to limit school phone usage is growing.
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accessiBe examined studies and spoke to experts about how colleges are adapting to meet students’ accessibility needs.
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