Argentina’s poverty rate spikes in first 6 months of President Milei’s shock therapy
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentinian government statistics agency says the official poverty rate in Argentina jumped to…
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Family and rights groups urge Egypt to free imprisoned activist as his 5-year sentence ends
LONDON (AP) — Rights groups and the family of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah have urged authorities to release him when his five-year prison…
Continue ReadingGunfire erupts near Guinea’s presidential palace and the military locks down the area
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Shots have been fired near the presidential palace in Guinea’s capital Conakry, and the army briefly…
Continue ReadingUS lawmakers’ concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service
Associated Press A contentious congressional hearing has shown that lawmakers are uneasy about the U.S. Postal Service’s readiness for a crush…
Continue ReadingThe US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has announced its latest infusion of more than $2.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine and…
Continue ReadingNew Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China’s newest nuclear submarine sank…
Continue ReadingHawaii Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on issues holding up $4B wildfire settlement
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in…
Continue ReadingMemphis man gets life sentence for killing rapper Young Dolph
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury…
Continue ReadingA new mystery firm enters Trump’s orbit, rekindling criticism of his presidential campaign spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Launchpad Strategies, incorporated less than a year ago, has received $15 million from Donald Trump’s election…
Continue ReadingA Pennsylvania woman is convicted of killing her 2 young children in 2019
READING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman has been convicted of killing her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home…
Continue ReadingKamali’s sophomore show for Chloé in Paris dazzled with lightness
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Chemena Kamali’s sophomore collection for Chloé was a luminous exploration of femininity, blending the house’s…
Continue ReadingThousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival…
Continue ReadingParents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Kate Winslet on bringing WWII photographer Lee Miller’s story to the big screen
AP Film Writer When Kate Winslet stumbled upon the extraordinary story of Lee Miller she didn’t want to let go. Miller was an American photographer…
Continue ReadingHurricane Helene is unusual — but it’s not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and…
Continue ReadingDetroit judge who put teen in handcuffs during field trip is demoted to speeding tickets
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit judge who was temporarily removed after ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a…
Continue ReadingChiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been instrumental in 3-0 start, even without his usual production
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about everyone seems to be concerned about Travis Kelce’s production except the Kansas City Chiefs.…
Continue ReadingNevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case but says charges can be refiled
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing…
Continue ReadingSophistication of AI-backed operation targeting senator points to future of deepfake schemes
Associated Press Washington (AP) — An advanced deepfake operation targeted Sen. Ben Cardin, the Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia’s leader is angry at prospect of a new setback in his country’s bid to join the EU
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s conservative prime minister has reacted angrily to reports that his country’s troubled…
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