Simon & Schuster marks centennial with list of 100 notable books, from ‘Catch-22’ to ‘Eloise’
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One of the world’s largest and most influential publishers, Simon & Schuster is…
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Edmunds: What you actually need to know about wintertime driving with an electric vehicle
By MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds Driving an electric vehicle during winter is different from driving a gas- or diesel-powered vehicle. Because of the…
Continue ReadingRussia and Ukraine swap scores of POWs despite tensions over a plane crash last week
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine said they have exchanged about 200 prisoners of war, despite tensions stemming from last week’s crash of…
Continue ReadingProsecutors seek life sentences for 3 suspects in killing of Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Prosecutors have demanded life sentences for three suspects in the killing of Dutch…
Continue ReadingBiden accepts mayor’s invitation to visit East Palestine, Ohio, a year after train derailment
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from the mayor of East Palestine, Ohio, to…
Continue ReadingHungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change that
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders at a summit on Thursday will focus on the one member state blocking a…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 31: Trump fraud trial, Border politics, Social media, Abortion rights, Brain chips
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts…
Continue ReadingEurope gears up for a showdown with Orban over money for Ukraine
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Leaders of the 27 member states of the European Union will meet in Brussels on Thursday and try to unlock €50…
Continue ReadingH&M’s top leader steps down in surprise move as earnings disappoint
LONDON (AP) — H&M’s top executive has unexpectedly stepped down and the company’s stock plunged as the fashion giant reported a drop in…
Continue ReadingFearless Fund challenges court order blocking a grant program exclusively for Black women entrepreneurs
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for a Black women-owned venture capitalist firm presented oral arguments in a federal appeals…
Continue ReadingMaximize your credit card rewards with minimal effort
By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet To catch up with your credit-savvy friends, you may be considering a credit card that earns cash-back or travel…
Continue ReadingIsrael returns to neutral Hungary for ‘home’ game in Euro 2024 qualifying playoffs against Iceland
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Israel’s men’s soccer team is returning to Hungary for its “home” game in the…
Continue ReadingFinland is hit by massive strikes protesting plans to cut social security and change how pay is set
HELSINKI (AP) — Labour unions in Finland went on strike Wednesday, starting a three-days labor action that will affect up to 300,000 workers and…
Continue ReadingThai court rules that progressive Move Forward party must stop trying to change royal defamation law
By JUTARAT SKULPICHETRAT Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the progressive Move Forward party must…
Continue ReadingDenmark’s King Frederik X visits Poland in his first trip abroad as monarch
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Denmark’s King Frederik X has begun his first trip abroad as monarch with a three-day visit to Poland. Frederik was…
Continue Reading‘Traitor’: After bitter primary, DeSantis may struggle to win over Trump supporters if he runs again
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Before launching his ill-fated campaign for the White House, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 31: Trump fraud trial, Border politics, Social media, Abortion rights, Brain chips
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts are…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s Democratic presidential primary
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time ever, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination officially kicks off…
Continue ReadingHungary defends treatment of Italian antifascist activist, says left is hurting Italy-Hungary ties
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Hungarian government is pushing back after Italy protested the treatment of an Italian…
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