With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
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What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute…
Continue ReadingRussian official says US is hampering a prisoner exchange with unequal demands
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian deputy foreign minister said talks with the United States on a potential prisoner exchange that would free Americans held…
Continue ReadingChina’s BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — One of the world’s largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China’s BYD, will open…
Continue ReadingAt least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic
By JEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Local authorities say rebels targeting a security outpost and a…
Continue ReadingPrague in shock and horror after ‘senseless’ shooting attack leaves 14 dead
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Near Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — Prague was in shock and mourning Friday after a gunman killed 14 people and…
Continue ReadingChinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car…
Continue ReadingA storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport
BERLIN (AP) — A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the…
Continue ReadingWith a little help from ‘Aquaman,’ this conservationist is on a mission to save the world’s coral reefs
By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — It’s no surprise that Titouan Bernicot is so deeply passionate about his work. Growing up on his family’s…
Continue ReadingJapan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget…
Continue ReadingTurkey detains 304 people with suspected links to Islamic State group in simultaneous raids
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says security forces have rounded up 304 people suspected of links to the Islamic State…
Continue ReadingThe top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating after winning 400,000 euros ($440,000) each in the top prize…
Continue ReadingChina drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming. The…
Continue ReadingPolice seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation’s worst mass shooting
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a…
Continue ReadingVatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has appealed a court verdict that largely dismantled his…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street ticks closer to record highs to cap its 8th straight winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street capped its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish Friday, following reports…
Continue ReadingSilva’s double-double leads Hawaii past Portland at Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — Bernardoda Silva had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Hawaii defeated Portland 69-56 at the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday night.…
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OHA, DEQ announce Oregon beaches to be monitored for bacteria in 2024-25
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program has finalized a list of beaches to be monitored for unsafe levels of bacteria during…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeks to fill two ATV Advisory Committee Positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for two representatives for the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory…
Continue ReadingNicaragua arrests second bishop as crackdown on Catholic church intensifies
By Verónica Calderón and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A second bishop was arrested by Nicaraguan authorities on Thursday, two sources told…
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