Trump co-opts Navalny’s legacy as a smokescreen for his own legal morass
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Alexey Navalny died a political martyr after returning home to confront Russian President…
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Trump co-opts Navalny’s legacy as a smokescreen for his own legal morass
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Alexey Navalny died a political martyr after returning home to confront Russian President…
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Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics
By NICOLAS GARRIGA Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Striking workers have again closed down the Eiffel Tower. It’s the third day running that…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Nikki Haley will face off Saturday in South Carolina’s first-in-the-South…
Continue Reading Cambodia’s new prime minister wins lawmakers’ approval for his youngest brother to become his deputy
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The eldest son of Cambodia’s long-serving autocratic leader has won approval from lawmakers to have his youngest…
Continue Reading Robots and happy workers: Productivity surge helps explain US economy’s surprising resilience
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Across the United States, chronic worker shortages have led many companies to invest in…
Continue Reading Robots and happy workers: Productivity surge helps explain US economy’s surprising resilience
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Across the United States, chronic worker shortages have led many companies to invest in…
Continue Reading A farm truck falls into a ravine in the central Philippines killing 14, police say
BACOLOD, Philippines (AP) — A farm truck carrying villagers in the central Philippines drove off a cliff in an accident that left 14 passengers…
Continue Reading A brain pacemaker helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more people
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of…
Continue Reading Greek prime minister asks India to build global partnerships amid Ukraine and Middle East wars
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked India to play a leading role in building…
Continue Reading Biden is boosting cybersecurity at US ports, where online attacks can be more ravaging than storms
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better…
Continue Reading UK lawmakers seek reassurances about nuclear deterrent after reports of a failed missile test
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers are seeking reassurances about the nation’s nuclear deterrent after reports that…
Continue Reading Jill Biden is announcing $100 million in funding for research and development into women’s health
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is set to announce $100 million in funding for research and development into…
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Nearly 30,000 objects are hurtling through near-Earth orbit. That’s not just a problem for space
CNN By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent (CNN) — Once upon a time, gazing at the night sky was an escape from manmade messiness on…
Continue Reading White House wades into debate on ‘open’ versus ‘closed’ artificial intelligence systems
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The Biden administration is wading into a contentious debate about whether the most powerful artificial…
Continue Reading Thousands of farmers advance on Madrid for a major tractor protest over EU policies
By ALICIA LEÓN Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Hundreds of farmers have driven their tractors into central Madrid as part of ongoing protests…
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The best movies of 2024 so far
Stacker ranked the best films of 2024 so far using data from Metacritic as of Nov. 4, 2024. Check back to see this list evolve as the year goes…
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5 national parks with the most EV charging stations
The General ranked the five national parks with the most electric vehicle charging stations using data from the Alternative Fuels Data…
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How high school grades have inflated since 2010
HeyTutor used data from ACT Inc., which administers the eponymous exam, to track how grades in American high schools have inflated since…
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The busiest international flight route in every region of the globe, according to flight data
Over 15 million people flew the most popular routes in each global region. Airalo reviewed 2023 flight data from OAG to find out the busiest…
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5 surprising ways people use cellphones around the world
Cellphones have become more than just a tool to call or text. Visible compiled five ways people around the globe use them in surprising…
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Overwhelmed by digital privacy? Reset with these practical tips
The Markup published one practical privacy tip each workday this January that Markup staffers or readers actually use in their own lives—here is…
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Separate vs. joint bank accounts: Important tips Canadian couples need to consider to manage their money
Attention Canadian couples: Money.ca outlines the pros and cons of choosing between separate or joint bank…
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Why there's growing momentum for paid leave policies
The 19th talked to experts about why the U.S. has lagged when it comes to paid leave policies, who typically benefits and what states are doing to…
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10 metros with the lowest medical office vacancy rates
Soundry Health examined Revista data to show which U.S. cities had the lowest medical office vacancy rates in…
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5 things you should always look for in a bank, according to a certified banking professional
GOBankingRates consulted a financial expert to identify the five things you should always look for in a…
Continue Reading WikiLeaks’ Assange faces wait to find out whether he can challenge extradition to the US
By JILL LAWLESS and SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won’t find out until next month at the…
Continue Reading Alexei Navalny’s mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son’s body
By The Associated Press The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard…
Continue Reading Japan’s industry minister chides utility president over radioactive water leak at Fukushima plant
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s industry minister has chided the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear…
Continue Reading Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack after explosions strike a natural gas pipeline
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s oil minister claims an Israeli sabotage attack on an Iranian…
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