Germany’s newest panda twins thrive during first 5 days in Berlin Zoo
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. The cubs have spent their first five days of life…
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Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of…
Continue ReadingJudge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
Associated Press A judge has denied bond for a fired Florida sheriff’s deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman. Former…
Continue ReadingUS consumer confidence rises in August as Americans’ optimism about future improves
AP Business Writer American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved. The Conference Board, a business…
Continue ReadingA Syrian journalist who reports for international agencies is arrested by Turkish-backed authorities
Associated Press IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A local journalist in rebel-held northwestern Syria who works with international news agencies was arrested by…
Continue ReadingComic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The notion that online gaming could help players develop charitable habits seemed bold when the anti-poverty…
Continue ReadingHigh rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising,…
Continue ReadingAn injured and angry water buffalo is on the loose in Iowa
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — A water buffalo is on the loose in an Iowa town, and police are warning people that it is injured and aggressive. Police…
Continue ReadingComplex supply chains and climate change make “clean beauty” near impossible, but some keep trying
Associated Press EAST GARAFRAXA, Ontario (AP) — “Clean beauty,” the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty…
Continue ReadingA hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity
Associated Press BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Qaid Farhan Alkadi was alone underground Tuesday after 326 days of captivity in Gaza when Israeli forces…
Continue ReadingAfrica’s mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world’s inability to stop epidemics, experts say
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — A leading African scientist says the growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health…
Continue ReadingZuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content…
Continue ReadingA dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A U.N. agency says that the collapse of the Arbaat Dam in Sudan’s eastern Red Sea state over the weekend has…
Continue ReadingFrench judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say an investigative judge has extended police custody for the Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov. He was detained on…
Continue ReadingHarris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new…
Continue ReadingIran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United…
Continue ReadingOasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” Oasis is…
Continue ReadingA new barrage of Russian missiles and drones kills 5 across Ukraine
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day on Tuesday, including some that…
Continue ReadingWhat is the Pacific Islands Forum? How a summit for the world’s tiniest nations became a global draw
Associated Press NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Torrential rain and an earthquake greeted leaders welcomed to the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga,…
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