Taylor Swift is named Time magazine’s person of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Is the year of Taylor Swift over now? Not yet. Time magazine named Swift its person of the year on Wednesday, a week after Spotify…
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A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A conglomerate of unions in Norway says it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues. The…
Continue ReadingApple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president says Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport. Wozniak, who teamed…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden and the White House support Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer President Joe Biden is pushing for the Indigenous nation that invented lacrosse to be able to play under its own…
Continue ReadingA new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders’ victory in the national election 2 weeks ago
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A new lower house of the Dutch parliament has been sworn. That’s two weeks…
Continue ReadingUS experts are in Cyprus to assist police investigating alleged sanctions evasion by Russians
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ government says a group of experts from the United States is on the…
Continue ReadingHanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preparing for Hanukkah — Judaism’s celebration of finding light in the…
Continue ReadingDengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says
By BABA AHMED Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Authorities say dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, posing a new threat to the West African…
Continue ReadingCollege Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American…
Continue ReadingSlovakia’s new government closes prosecutor’s office that deals with corruption and serious crimes
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has approved an amendment to the country’s penal…
Continue ReadingBank of England will review the risks that AI poses to UK financial stability
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England says it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning.…
Continue ReadingActivists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks
By LUJAIN JO and SIBI ARASU Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Texas man killed parents, 4 others in trail of violence from San Antonio to Austin
By JIM VERTUNO and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man killed his parents and four others and wounded two police…
Continue ReadingDutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, told delegates at the COP28 United Nations climate…
Continue Reading0% credit card offers can provide holiday relief — if used wisely
By JAE BRATTON of NerdWallet For some people short on cash, a credit card with a 0% promotional APR offer could be a budget-friendly solution for the…
Continue ReadingA new Homeland Security guide aims to help houses of worship protect themselves
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new guide from the Department of Homeland Security aims to help churches, synagogues,…
Continue ReadingEdmunds recommends the best all-wheel-drive SUV alternatives
By CHASE BIERENKOVEN Edmunds All-wheel drive is great. Winter is just around the corner, and having some extra grip is something even warm-climate…
Continue ReadingTop US and Chinese diplomats agree to build on recent progress in ties
BEIJING (AP) — The top U.S. and Chinese diplomats have agreed to build on recent progress in bilateral ties and work together to keep the…
Continue ReadingA British financier sought for huge tax fraud is extradited to Denmark from UAE
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Dubai-based British hedge fund trader sought by Danish authorities for allegedly orchestrating a $1.7 billion tax…
Continue ReadingNATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
STOCKHOLM (AP) — On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States…
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