An explosion at a fireworks factory in rural Thailand kills about 20 people
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed about 20 people, though…
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Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
By KEN SWEET and CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal…
Continue Reading Top NATO military officer urges allies and leaders to plan for the unexpected in Ukraine
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A top NATO military officer says the war in Ukraine could “determine the fate of the world.”…
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$5 million boats and courses across the world. Welcome to the ‘fastest race on water’
CNN By Eoin McSweeney, CNN (CNN) — Balanced on the side of one hull, New Zealand’s black catamaran glides over the finish line at the deep-water…
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This holiday spam text season came with less aggressive promotion from brands
Spokeo analyzed spam text message data from Robokiller to illustrate spam trends over the last…
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In the pandemic, gaming boomed. Which US states have the most players?
Gamesville mapped the United States’ participation in gaming using data from the American Time Use…
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25 cities with the highest percentage of parkland
Rocket Homes examined the Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore Index to see which cities have the most public outdoor space for…
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The 7 essential things you need when applying for a business loan
Lendio compiled a list of the seven loan requirements business owners need to know before filing a loan…
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The 10 best US cities for hybrid workers
Rent breaks down the best cities in the US for in-office/remote hybrid…
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How to rent out your car
Way.com outlines how you can turn your car or truck into a new source of income with a comprehensive guide on how to rent out your vehicle and what…
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10 popular '90s artists on tour in 2024
Stacker compiled a list of 10 popular ’90s artists on nostalgic tours in 2024, including full-blown reunions and album…
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Does lane changing get you there faster?
Lane changing may seem like a time-saver, but the data, according to CheapInsurance.com, shows it may not be worth the…
Continue Reading UK lawmakers pass a bill to send migrants to Rwanda. But hurdles remain before any flights take off
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has quelled a Conservative Party rebellion and got his stalled plan…
Continue Reading Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned film
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Two Malaysian filmmakers have been charged with offending the religious feelings of others in a rare criminal…
Continue Reading 3 killed and 77 injured in a massive blast caused by explosives in a southern Nigerian city
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities say two people have died and 77 others have been injured in a massive…
Continue Reading Britain’s unexpected inflation increase in December is unlikely to worry the Bank of England
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation across the United Kingdom increased unexpectedly last month as a result of a hike in tobacco…
Continue Reading Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Heavy snow and freezing rain have hit parts of northern and central Europe, bringing transport to a halt in some Scandinavian regions…
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5 things to know for Jan. 17: 2024 race, Government shutdown, Gaza hostages, Cigarettes, Unruly passengers
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Costco is testing out a system that requires members to scan their membership cards at the store entrance…
Continue Reading Billionaire backers of new California city seek voter approval after stealthily snapping up farmland
By JANIE HAR Associated Press RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — After years of secretly snapping up property for plans to build a new California city, a…
Continue Reading Analysis: North Korea’s rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Even for a nation that has perfected the provocative, North Korean…
Continue Reading Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November
By NAJIB JOBAIN, JACK JEFFERY and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by…
Continue Reading Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people
By MUNIR AHMED and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan recalled its ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, a day after Iran…
Continue Reading Top Chinese diplomat says support of Pacific nations with policing should not alarm Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China’s ambassador sought to reassure Australia that China’s increased involvement in the Pacific, particularly in…
Continue Reading Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and injuring a baby, authorities say
By CLAIRE RUSH and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, on…
Continue Reading China starts publishing youth jobless data again, with a new method and a lower number
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China published youth unemployment data Wednesday for the first time since the jobless rate hit a…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street dips amid dimming rate cut hopes
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday as pessimism spread among investors about any imminent interest…
Continue Reading Italy’s regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean
By PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated Press BARI, Italy (AP) — The year has gotten off to a slow start for a rescue ship that typically plies the…
Continue Reading Modi’s promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India’s election
By SHEIKH SAALIQ and BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Frenzied preparations were underway Wednesday in India’s northern…
Continue Reading How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet
By ANNA FURMAN Associated Press Watermelons have emblazoned banners, T-shirts, balloons and social media over the past three months in global…
Continue Reading Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?
By DAVID McHUGH and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s hard-won economic stability is under threat again as the…
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