Africans face most expensive internet charges in the world, new report says
Consumers in African countries are paying some of the highest rates in the world for internet access as a proportion of income, according to a new…
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4 parents in college admissions scam flip to guilty plea as some defendants may face more charges
Four parents who initially fought charges in the college admissions scam have agreed to plead guilty over the past few days, according to the US…
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Kurt Cobain’s famous sweater, still unwashed, and other rare rock memorabilia go up for auction
Rockers, get ready, you could own a piece of music history but only if you are willing and able to write a large check. A sweater once worn by…
Continue Reading Elaborate attempt to outsource murder ends in prison time
A Chinese court has sentenced six men over their part in a botched attempt to “outsource” a contract killing through an elaborate chain…
Continue Reading Queen Latifah to be honored by Harvard for her contributions to black culture
Queen Latifah will be awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal by Harvard University for her contributions to black history and culture on Tuesday. Latifah…
Continue Reading BTS opens pop-up store in Seoul for the first time
Welcome to the House of BTS. In the heart of the ritzy Gangnam neighborhood in Seoul, the seven-member K-pop boy band BTS has opened a pop-up store…
Continue Reading With asylum seekers blocked from reaching safe haven in US, volunteers take help south to them
Outside a former elementary school, a hurricane fence swings open and an unmarked white Immigration and Customs Enforcement van pulls up. Moments…
Continue Reading How overtourism killed spontaneous travel
Picture the scene. You’re on vacation. You’ve had a slow morning wandering round, a long lunch and a stroll around the city. You realize…
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How religion widens the partisan divide
The religious and cultural divide between Democratic and Republican voters is widening, pointing toward even greater partisan polarization and social…
Continue Reading The 41 most out-there lines from Donald Trump’s Cabinet meeting
On Monday, President Donald Trump held a Cabinet meeting. And, as often happens in these meetings, he spent the first half of the gathering…
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NBA rookie Zion Williamson to miss 6 to 8 weeks with knee injury
Zion Williamson, the no. 1 pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in this year’s NBA draft, will miss the start of the season with a knee injury. The…
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La lluvia de meteoritos Oriónidas alcanzará su punto máximo a principios de esta semana
(CNN) — La lluvia de meteoritos Oriónidas alcanzará su punto máximo este lunes y martes, rociando restos del cometa Halley en la atmósfera de…
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Facebook: Russian trolls are back. And they’re here to meddle with 2020
People linked to the Internet Research Agency, the Kremlin-backed troll group indicted by the United States for its alleged interference in the 2016…
Continue Reading Rat-eating macaques could boost palm oil sustainability in Malaysia
Monkeys in Malaysia have been found to eat rats in such great quantities they could replace chemical pest control on palm oil plantations. Pig-tailed…
Continue Reading Facebook tries to get its house in order ahead of 2020 election
With the US presidential election barely a year away, Facebook is still working to get its house in order. Facebook said Monday that it is taking new…
Continue Reading Naruhito: Japan’s emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially proclaimed his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer showcases the final chapter of the Skywalker saga
Fans got their latest look at the last chapter of the Skywalker saga on Monday night. The official trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of…
Continue Reading A Lebanese mother told protesters her baby was scared. So they sang ‘Baby Shark’
After days of tense protests in Lebanon over a crumbling economy, a minutes-long reprieve came in the form of a beloved children’s song. Eliane…
Continue Reading Four attorneys general propose framework for a global $48 billion opioid settlement
Four attorneys general announced a proposed framework for a global settlement that could resolve lawsuits against five companies involved in the…
Continue Reading A mother’s warning: If you have white teen sons, listen up …
Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don’t pay attention to their online lives, the white…
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New gene editing technology could correct 89% of genetic defects
Scientists have developed a new gene-editing technology that could potentially correct up to 89% of genetic defects, including those that cause…
Continue Reading British luxury brands fight to keep US customers as tariffs hit
A group representing 270 UK luxury brands caught in the middle of a trade spat between the United States and the European Union is preparing to…
Continue Reading Five Disney fans could get $1,000 for binge-watching movies
Calling Disney fans — some of you could earn $1,000 by binge-watching your favorite movies. Media site Reviews.org said it is seeking the…
Continue Reading Tiny shell fossils reveal how ocean acidification can cause mass extinction
Ocean acidification caused a mass extinction of marine life 66 million years ago, research into tiny shell fossils has shown. This could have…
Continue Reading ‘The Facts of Life’ cast is back together for a holiday special
If getting the cast of “The Facts of Life” is on your Christmas list, you’re in luck. “You Light Up My Christmas” will…
Continue Reading SeaWorld, Sesame Workshop announce second Sesame Place theme park in San Diego
If you’re looking for sunny days where the air is sweet, this may be just the place for you. SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop…
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Asian markets mostly move higher, following Wall Street’s lead
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday, tracking a positive session on Wall Street overnight. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.1%. Hong Kong’s Hang…
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Thrill seekers’ guide to haunted houses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — For those looking for a good scare this Halloween, there are plenty of spooky venues to visit throughout the month of October.…
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos events happening across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — This year there are dozens of family events to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Below is a list provided by the City of…
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Locomotive FC to hold watch parties across El Paso for Saturday’s playoff game
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will kick off their inaugural postseason campaign by taking to the road and facing Fresno FC on Saturday at…
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