Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 84 people at an event honoring a…
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Why ‘bleisure’ travel gives short-term rentals like Airbnb a boost over hotels
By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet Remote working has led to so-called “bleisure” travel, where employees mix work and leisure on the same trip. This…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Wednesday, January 3
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is a list of road closures scheduled for Wednesday, January 3 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds crank up this week, strong wind chill expected in the Borderland
El Paso, TX (KVIA) — We will keep an eye on several different weather systems that will bring breezy to windy conditions this week. Today…
Continue Reading Teen’s promising swimming career in limbo after he is accused of slapping teammate on the backside
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — The email, addressed to the 13-year-old swimmer from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, came out of the…
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Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain
CNN By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain. At least two films starring an early version of…
Continue Reading EU targets world’s biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on the world’s biggest diamond mining company and its chief executive officer as part of…
Continue Reading Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike
By TIA GOLDENBERG, FADI TAWIL and SAMI MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service vowed Wednesday…
Continue Reading Extreme cold grips Nordic countries, Russia as floods hit western Europe
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Temperatures have fallen below minus 40 degrees Celsius in the Nordic region for a…
Continue Reading Biden’s kicking off 2024 by delving into some of the country’s darkest moments
By WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary…
Continue Reading Hong Kong prosecutors allege democracy publisher Jimmy Lai urged protests, sanctions against China
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Prosecutors have alleged that Hong Kong activist and publisher Jimmy Lai had encouraged the city’s…
Continue Reading Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
By The Associated Press Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since…
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The counties where American children have the best and worst shot at upward economic mobility
Wealth Enhancement Group used data from Harvard University to show where American kids have the best chances at upward economic…
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These 25 U.S. cities are the most dangerous for drivers
As the national death toll from speeding rises, the highways and byways in these 25 places pose the greatest…
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Most dominant national champions in modern college football history
ATS.io compiled a ranking of the most dominant national champions in college football since 1978 using data from Sports…
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The cost of these 5 construction materials grew the most in 2023
Machinery Partner used BLS data to identify the construction materials—including equipment—that saw the steepest price increases over the last…
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4 ways technology has changed employee training
Bonsai identified several ways technology has made employee training faster and more effective, based on news and industry…
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In Michigan, not-so-sunny prospects for solar farms
Grist visits some rural areas in Michigan, where residents are concerned that solar installations could compromise their small-town…
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Pediatric cancer is on the rise, with some types becoming more common
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that found pediatric cancer is on…
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A Carnegie Hall concert series designed for mental health
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at how, with an emphasis on mindfulness and human connection, New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall is using culture to…
Continue Reading Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Patients faced canceled treatments after thousands of British doctors walked off the job on…
Continue Reading New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters
By HIRO KOMAE and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press SUZU, Japan (AP) — The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in…
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Senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut blast, heightening fears of wider regional conflict
CNN By Abeer Salman, Nada Bashir, Tamara Qiblawi, Tara John and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior…
Continue Reading Investigators focus on air traffic communication after a fatal Tokyo runway crash
By FOSTER KLUG and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that…
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China tries to lure foreign tourists with expanded visa-free scheme after weak post-pandemic bounce back
CNN By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has struck an agreement with Thailand to permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s…
Continue Reading Miracle at Haneda: Passengers describe terror and relief after fiery Japan Airlines collision
CNN By Helen Regan and Emiko Jozuka, CNN (CNN) — When Japan Airlines flight 516 touched down at Tokyo’s Haneda airport carrying hundreds of…
Continue ReadingHarvard President Claudine Gay resigns after plagiarism and campus antisemitism accusations
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay announced Tuesday she is stepping down just six months into her…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares slip, echoing Wall Street’s weak start to 2024
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian stocks slipped on Thursday, tracking a weak start to 2024 on Wall Street as Japan’s…
Continue Reading South Korean police raid house of suspect who stabbed opposition leader Lee in the neck
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police have raided the residence and office of a man who…
Continue Reading In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge…
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