Loewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form at Paris Fashion Week
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Loewe’s latest collection dazzled at Paris Fashion Week Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that…
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Civil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the meeting of world leaders kicked off at the United Nations on Sunday, across Manhattan on an elevated park…
Continue ReadingIsaac strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and Tropical Storm Joyce forms
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Isaac has strengthened into a hurricane in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and could cause dangerous waves in…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm…
Continue ReadingU.S. publishers association honors Belarus book publisher forced into exile
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A Belarus book publisher forced to operate out of Poland because of persecution from its own government is being…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry’s Sentebale organization leading initiative to support young people in Southern Africa
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering…
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar has rejected a surprise offer from the ruling…
Continue Reading49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — It’s been a year since a sycamore tree that stood high and proud near the Roman landmark of Hadrian’s Wall…
Continue ReadingShe was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM
By Meg Dunn, CNN New York (CNN) — Yamilée Toussaint has always been passionate about two seemingly unrelated things: dancing and mathematics.…
Continue ReadingOrbán pushes back on aide’s comment that Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country always has and always will defend itself against…
Continue ReadingRichmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn’t defeated
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve official says he supports reducing the central bank’s key interest rate somewhat from its…
Continue ReadingJapan’s soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician…
Continue ReadingHarris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migration
Associated Press DOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris walked a scrubby stretch along the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday and called for…
Continue Reading15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Associated Press PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Officials say a landslide struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island,…
Continue ReadingPope gets an earful from Belgian king and others over abuse and failure to respond to women and gays
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — On a brutal day for the frail and aging Pope Francis, the king of Belgium, its prime minister and the rector of…
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it has struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. A series of explosions Friday evening that killed at least…
Continue ReadingOne person dead, dozens rescued by Greek coast guard in 2 migrant boat incidents
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one person has died and 15 others were rescued after their dinghy overturned in rough weather off the…
Continue ReadingTrump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 60% tariff on goods from China and a 20% tariff on everything…
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The war in Ukraine is entering a critical period as the European Union enters a new era. The EU has decided to…
Continue ReadingTimeline of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption charge allegations
By Ashley R. Williams and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon for the…
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