CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times who says he sees opportunity in times of…
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Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they’ve arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online…
Continue ReadingUS economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued…
Continue ReadingPoland’s lawmakers confirm members of divisive commission which critics say targets opposition
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers have confirmed candidates for the controversial commission for examining Russian influence in the…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her…
Continue ReadingThe ‘blue moon’ won’t be the only rare sight in the night sky this week
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this…
Continue ReadingMan admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of stabbing an American woman stationed at Britain’s cyberespionage agency has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.…
Continue ReadingTesla is allowing no-hands driving with Autopilot for longer periods. US regulators have questions
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán urges US to ‘call back Trump’ to end Ukraine war in Tucker Carlson interview
By BELA SZANDELSZKY Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, says the only path to ending…
Continue ReadingRussia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies
CNN By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since…
Continue ReadingRussia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies
By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: Best used electric vehicles under $25,000
By MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds Electric vehicle tax credits aren’t just for new EVs anymore. Starting on January 1, used electric vehicles now qualify…
Continue ReadingHow to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk
By RUTH SARREAL of NerdWallet Bank impersonations are the top reported type of text message scam. Learn what to look out for so you can avoid…
Continue ReadingKremlin says ‘Deliberate wrongdoing’ among possible causes of plane crash that killed Prigozhin
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Wednesday that “deliberate wrongdoing” is among the possible causes of the plane crash that killed mercenary…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 30: Idalia, Gas prices, Human smugglers, Jobs, Medicare
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 30: Idalia, Gas prices, Human smugglers, Jobs, Medicare
CNN, KSL By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time…
Continue ReadingRescues underway for migrants on board sailboats off the coast of western Greece and in Cyclades
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two rescue operations are underway for migrants crammed on sailboats, one far off the coast of a western Greek island and the…
Continue ReadingGreenpeace releases animated video in campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of Rugby World Cup
PARIS (AP) — Environmental group Greenpeace has released an animated video showing a massive amount of oil flooding the field for the upcoming…
Continue Reading176 world leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winner
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — More than 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates are urging Bangladesh to suspend legal…
Continue ReadingDeath toll from Legionnaires’ disease rises to 16 in southeast Poland close to Ukraine border
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities say the death toll from Legionnaires’ disease has risen to 16 with another 140 people…
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