Moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in sparsely populated West Texas county
MENTONE, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake has struck a sparsely populated and remote area of West Texas. The temblor…
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Russia seeks an 8-year prison term for an artist and musician who protested the war in Ukraine
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities are seeking an eight-year prison term for an artist and musician…
Continue ReadingFossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds
By SETH BORENSTEIN and MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN Associated Press Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another…
Continue ReadingTurkish high court upholds disputed disinformation law. The opposition wanted it annuled
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s highest court has upheld a controversial media law that mandates prison terms for people deemed to be spreading…
Continue ReadingGerman government advisers see only modest economic growth next year
BERLIN (AP) — The German government’s panel of independent economic advisers is forecasting that the country’s economy will shrink by 0.4%…
Continue ReadingHow Joan Kroc’s surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities
By LISA NAPOLI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy First-class recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods — dozens of…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu and Orbán’s close ties bring Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Even before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long…
Continue ReadingEffort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An effort to remove Kristina Karamo as the Michigan GOP’s chairwoman is being…
Continue ReadingKosovo says it is setting up an institute to document Serbia’s crimes in the 1998-1999 war
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister said the country is setting up an institute to document Serbia’s crimes against its…
Continue ReadingTentative deal is close with Las Vegas hotel workers union amid strike threat, says MGM’s CEO
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The CEO of MGM Resorts International said in an earnings call that he believed contract negotiations…
Continue ReadingWins in local races will disrupt Michigan and Pennsylvania Democrats’ hold on legislative chambers
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan and Pennsylvania will emerge from the Tuesday election with…
Continue ReadingTrump appeals to South Florida’s Cuban community during rally aimed at upstaging GOP debate
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and JILL COLVIN Associated Press HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has appealed to South Florida’s Cuban…
Continue ReadingAdidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million)…
Continue ReadingThere’s too much guesswork in renting an Airbnb. The short-term rental giant is trying to fix that
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Airbnb says the biggest reason it loses some bookings to hotels is that people never know exactly what their…
Continue ReadingRoyal pomp and ceremony planned for South Korean president’s state visit to the UK
By KWIYEON HA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has immersed himself in London’s vibrant Korean scene before the state visit later…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s Transport Minister and bodyguards robbed at gunpoint
By Sarah Dean, CNN Johannesburg (CNN) — South Africa’s transport minister and her bodyguards were robbed at gunpoint on Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024
By MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds It’s a great time to be in the market for a midsize truck. Midsize trucks are a viable option for truck shoppers looking…
Continue ReadingExperimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can…
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s state taxes at fuel pumps suspended until Nov. 29, when lawmakers start special session
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state taxes on gasoline and diesel will be suspended until lawmakers return for a special…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s oldest zoo has a new history-making CEO
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman has made history by becoming the first woman and the first Black CEO and president of the…
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