Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a blast at an explosives depot
By EMILIE CHETTY Associated Press VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — The president of Seychelles has declared an emergency after a huge blast at an…
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South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukes
By JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy…
Continue Reading A Netherlands court sets a sentencing date for a man convicted in Canada of cyberbullying
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A court in the Netherlands says it will rule in two weeks on the sentence for a man convicted in Canada in a notorious…
Continue Reading Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 ‘rip’ through the population
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in sometimes angry testimony to Britain’s inquiry into the…
Continue Reading Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a…
Continue Reading Azerbaijan to hold snap presidential election on February 7, shortly before Russia’s vote
By The Associated Press President Ilham Aliyev has ordered Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission to prepare for an early presidential…
Continue Reading Desperation grows among Palestinians trapped with little aid as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza
By WAFAA SHURAFA, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and LEE KEATH Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Desperation grew Thursday among Palestinians…
Continue Reading Facing a Conservative revolt, UK leader Sunak says judges won’t stop him sending migrants to Rwanda
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will “do what is necessary” to revive a blocked deal…
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Here's how to support transgender youth, according to trans teens
Using resources from The Trevor Project and interviews with trans teens, Stacker explored how adults can best support trans children in their…
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50 coldest cities in America on Christmas
Stacker consulted data from the Climate at a Glance database to uncover which U.S. cities have endured some of the chilliest…
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Understanding electric vehicle battery fires—and what to do if one happens at home
CheapInsurance.com delves into the complexities of suffering an electric vehicle battery fire in your own garage to help you understand whether you…
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On the rise: These 25 cities have the highest potential for new business growth in the US
Swyft Filings analyzed the 600 most populated cities in the United States using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the…
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Pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed. Is there a solution in sight?
Automoblog dives into the alarming rise in roadway-related pedestrian…
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New vehicle costs are tempering but remain high relative to income
The General used data from Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics to examine new vehicle affordability over the last decade for American…
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Landmark portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters in US sitcom history
Stacker compiled data from GLAAD and scoured historical news coverage and documents to investigate the history of LGBTQ+ representation in American…
Continue Reading Russian schoolgirl shoots several classmates, leaving 1 dead, before killing herself
MOSCOW (AP) — State news agencies and authorities in Russia say a girl shot several classmates before killing herself at a school in the city of…
Continue Reading Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behind
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Longtime regional rivals Greece and Turkey have made a significant…
Continue Reading China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade, subsidies
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and the European Union held talks Thursday that focused on their disputes…
Continue Reading Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Nobel Peace Prizer winner and former President Lech Walesa says he is improving after being hospitalized with…
Continue Reading Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of Hong Kong police in Canada
By TIAN MACLEOD JI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the watch of the Chinese…
Continue Reading Putin moves a step closer to a fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press Lawmaker’s in Russia have set March 17 as the date for the country’s 2024 presidential election. A…
Continue Reading Twitch says it’s withdrawing from the South Korean market over expensive network fees
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Twitch, a popular video service, will shut down its struggling business in South…
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UTEP volleyball defeats Clemson in four sets to advance to final four of NIVC
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team continues their historic run in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. In front of a sellout…
Continue Reading Australia pushes against China’s Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government has signed a security pact with its nearest neighbor Papua New…
Continue Reading A milestone for Notre Dame: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — When Notre Dame went up in flames in 2019, people who worked in the cathedral felt orphaned. With…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday’s jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose Thursday to snap its first three-day losing streak since Halloween. The S&P…
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Takeaways from the fourth Republican presidential debate
CNN By Eric Bradner, Steve Contorno, Arit John and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — The explosive fourth Republican presidential debate Wednesday…
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Takeaways from the fourth Republican presidential debate
CNN By Eric Bradner, Steve Contorno, Arit John and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — The explosive fourth Republican presidential debate Wednesday…
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Opinion: Who won the Republican debate
CNN Opinion by CNN contributors (CNN) — CNN Opinion asked political contributors to weigh in on the third Republican presidential debate of the…
Continue Reading A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
By ERIN HOOLEY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-week-old arrival from Alaska chirps loudly before devouring ice chips in the nursery at…
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