Penguin Random House US CEO Madeline McIntosh to step down
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Penguin Random House’s top executives, U.S. CEO Madeline McIntosh, is stepping down. Her decision comes just weeks after…
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15 students in Mexico treated for internet drug ‘challenge’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fifteen grade school students in Mexico have been treated after apparently taking part in an internet “challenge” in which…
Continue ReadingCheaters beware: ChatGPT maker releases AI detection tool
By MATT O’BRIEN and JOCELYN GECKER SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating…
Continue ReadingBring back dodo? Ambitious plan draws investors, critics
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The dodo bird isn’t coming back anytime soon. Nor is the woolly mammoth. But a company…
Continue ReadingGreek opposition to boycott parliament over wiretap scandal
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s main opposition party says it won’t participate in parliamentary votes until a general election is held…
Continue ReadingHarperCollins to cut North American workforce by 5%
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — HarperCollins Publishers will cut its workforce by 5% in the U.S. and Canada by the end of…
Continue ReadingSlovakia’s parliament sets early election for Sept 30
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament has approved Sept. 30 as the date for an early election in the country. Ninety-two…
Continue ReadingUS sanctions Myanmar groups ahead of coup anniversary
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is imposing sanctions on a group of people and organizations connected to Myanmar’s…
Continue ReadingUS reassures Kosovo it won’t support Serb-majority ministate
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The United States has reassured Kosovars that it wouldn’t support the creation of a Serb-majority ministate in Kosovo…
Continue ReadingMexico’s growth slows to 0.4% in 4Q, 3.6% in 2022
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s economy slowed in the last quarter of 2022 but still managed to advance by 0.4%, bringing economic expansion for…
Continue ReadingDifficulty measuring methane slows plan to slash emissions
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Energy Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Satellites, drones and airplanes equipped with infrared cameras will likely be the backbone of…
Continue ReadingUS consumer confidence lags as 2023 gets under way
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer American consumers are kicking off 2023 slightly less confident than they were at the end of last year as inflation…
Continue ReadingWhy workers at growing number of nonprofits are unionizing
By JIM RENDON of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy Over his six years at the Southern Poverty Law Center, Esteban Gil watched…
Continue Reading‘Hands off Africa!’: Pope blasts foreign plundering of Congo
By NICOLE WINFIELD, JEAN-YVES KAMALE and CHRISTINA MALKIA Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Pope Francis is demanding that foreign powers…
Continue ReadingUS probes complaints of parts flying off of Ford Explorers
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that windshield trim panels can fly off of Ford Explorers…
Continue ReadingUS wage growth slowed in the final quarter of 2022
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew at a healthy but more gradual pace…
Continue ReadingJustice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
By TOM KRISHER and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and…
Continue ReadingUkraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine won support Tuesday from Baltic nations and Poland in its quest to obtain Western…
Continue ReadingChild welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
By SALLY HO and GARANCE BURKE Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial…
Continue ReadingAmerican Express launches products for small businesses
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — American Express is launching a suite of financial service products for small businesses as it…
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