Ex-USC soccer coach tells of faking athletic credentials
BOSTON (AP) — A former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California testified Monday that she regularly created fake athletic…
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South Africa pledges more ambitious climate targets
BERLIN (AP) — South Africa has pledged more ambitious emissions targets, a move that was welcomed by climate activists. The South African…
Continue Reading Earth-monitoring Landsat 9 satellite launches in California
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest in a series of U.S. satellites that has recorded human and natural impacts on…
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TikTok says it now has more than 1 billion monthly active users
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business TikTok has hit one of the most exclusive milestones in the tech industry. The company said in a blog post Monday that it…
Continue Reading Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer…
Continue Reading US Steel shuts down Indiana plant after wastewater discharge
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Steel says it has temporarily shuttered operations at a northwest Indiana plant after it leaked an orange substance into…
Continue Reading Greyhound settles lawsuit over immigration sweeps on buses
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Greyhound Lines Inc. will pay $2.2 million to settle a lawsuit over the bus line’s…
Continue Reading Man accused of using Turkish background to defraud investors
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal regulators have brought civil charges against a Georgia man they say defrauded investors who shared his Turkish cultural and…
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Most common nutrient deficiencies—and the superfoods that can help
Ever wondered why it matters so much that you eat your superfoods? Revive Superfoods takes a look at the most common nutrient deficiencies and the…
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10 ways to prioritize your mental health during work
Patient-driven telehealth company Ro compiled a list of 10 ways to prioritize mental health while working, using information from health experts,…
Continue Reading Qatar Airways says losses reach $4.1 billion amid pandemic
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar Airways says it suffered a more than $4 billion loss in revenues over the…
Continue Reading Beyond, Impossible join crowded plant-based chicken market
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are getting into the fast-growing market for plant-based chicken. Beyond Meat…
Continue Reading 2020: Kim Ng announced as general manager of Miami Marlins
Kim Ng is announced as the new general manager of the Miami Marlins, making her both the first woman and first Asian-American to hold the position in…
Continue Reading ColdHubs are keeping food fresh in Nigeria
Much of the food Nigeria produces is spoiled before it reaches consumers. That’s why Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu started ColdHubs, which provides cold storage…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why coffee could cost more at groceries, cafes
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — After hovering for years at lows sometimes near $1 per pound, coffee futures — the price…
Continue Reading After ‘Verzuz’ series success, Timbaland creates Beatclub
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timbaland paved his own way as a hit-making producer for elite acts like Justin…
Continue Reading Ford family member named head of global brand merchandising
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A member of a new generation of Ford family members is taking on another leadership role at the automaker. Alexandra Ford…
Continue Reading Boston Fed’s Rosengren to retire early citing health
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said Monday that he will retire on…
Continue Reading Facebook is hitting the brakes on Instagram for kids
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing…
Continue Reading Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Instagram is putting a hold on the development of Instagram kids, geared towards children under 13, so it can…
Continue Reading UK’s Johnson finally agrees to meet COVID-bereaved group
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Tuesday finally meet with members of the COVID-19 Bereaved…
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Sen. Toomey defends GOP’s refusal to support raising debt ceiling
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey tells CNN’s Jake Tapper he “will certainly be voting no” if Democrats tie government funding to raising the debt…
Continue Reading Small islands caught between tourism economy, climate change
By MALLIKA SEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Many of the 38 members recognized by the United Nations as small island developing states are known…
Continue Reading Wikipedia parent’s new CEO wants to make it more global
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Reporter The non-profit that operates Wikipedia, one of the world’s most popular websites, has a new CEO, Maryana…
Continue Reading Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou hailed a hero upon return to China
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who spent nearly three years in house arrest in Canada, returned home late Saturday, ending a prolonged extradition…
Continue Reading Liz Weston: Is a new job the right financial move?
By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Millions of U.S. workers have changed jobs or are looking, often in pursuit of flexible hours, remote work and other…
Continue Reading China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry says two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to…
Continue Reading Video shows long queue at gas station amid supply shortage in London
The United Kingdom is experiencing fuel supply issues resulting from a shortage of experienced truck drivers who can deliver fuel to retail stations.…
Continue Reading UK readies soldiers to help ease gas shortages at pumps
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has put dozens of soldiers on standby to help easy fuel supply problems…
Continue Reading Berliners in favor of measure to expropriate 240,000 flats
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Voters in Berlin have backed a proposal for the Berlin city government to take over about…
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