Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,”
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years. Official customs data released Thursday also showed imports fell 2.3% from a year earlier. Exports far surpassed analyst’s estimates of about 5.5% growth and outpaced September’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid and damaging other infrastructure. No fatalities were immediately reported in Cuba, and Hurricane Rafael had weakened to a Category 2 storm as it swirled across
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The story of “King,” who doesn’t disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent years. The country has become the third-biggest market in the world for sports betting, following the U.S. and the U.K. But unlike those countries, rampant advertising and sponsorship have
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In a surprise outcome, a Bend teacher, Steve Platt, unseated 10-year incumbent City Councilor Barb Campbell Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashed towering columns of ash into the air on Thursday, in an even larger eruption than the one that killed nine people and injured dozens of others three days ago. There were no reports of casualties from the latest eruption as residents living in
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Ready for an outdoor adventure? Boatzon put together a list of 10 unforgettable fishing trips across the United States to get your family outside.
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Drata analyzed global poll data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to illustrate corporate America’s preparedness to implement AI.
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Money.ca shares must-know credit card practices to apply before and during international travel.
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The RealReal examined data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations to explore the impact of fast fashion.
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Hone Health shares insights from veterans who experienced low testosterone after serving, and why the right treatment is so hard to come by.
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Ramp details how to write an expense policy, shares some best practices to keep in mind, and explains how automation tools can help.
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GetYourGuide shares twelve of the best indoor activities in Seattle, from the Space Needle to cozy cafes and art museums.
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SoFi shares 39 ideas to make passive income in 2024, plus benefits, precautions, and drawbacks of doing so.
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
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The Trace examines the push to keep guns away from voting sites and what it means for voter intimidation and political violence surrounding this year’s presidential election.
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NewsChannel 21 Junior Forecaster Frankie was a huge help in our weather department as she worked with Chief Meteorologist John Carroll on the forecast. Frankie is a third-grade student at Miller Elementary School and is very fond of dancing. She showed off a couple moves at the end of the presentation Wednesday as she finished
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones que se registraron este miércoles dejaron atrapadas a decenas de personas y vehículos en la Autopista Norte de Bogotá, informó la Alcaldía de la capital de Colombia en su cuenta de X. La institución dijo que las autoridades hasta ahora han evacuado a 121 niños
Continue ReadingDemocratic Rep. Raul Ruiz won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Ruiz was first elected to the House in 2012 when he defeated Republican incumbent Mary Bono. His district encompasses all of Imperial County and parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the cities of Indio, Coachella, Calexico, Hemet and
Continue ReadingBy Lilit Marcus and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Ye Kunkun spent 398 yuan (about $56) on a special iced Americano at a rural café in southeastern China. That’s no ordinary price. But this is no ordinary coffee shop. There, the premium seat is a wooden bench perched a staggering 70 meters (229
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