Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment
Associated Press There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you…
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Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
Associated Press HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and…
Continue ReadingIran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing legal action for…
Continue ReadingTight budget? Edmunds highlights the least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024
Edmunds If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank. Edmunds…
Continue ReadingInterpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol has announced the outcome of a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups…
Continue ReadingA German court convicts a businessman of delivering components with military use to Russia
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has convicted a businessman of delivering electronic components to Russian firms associated with the production of…
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Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s…
Continue ReadingA progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after…
Continue ReadingA progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after…
Continue ReadingSwedish police await forensic results to confirm 2 bodies found in burnt car are missing Britons
HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish police say the two bodies found in a burnt Danish-registered car in the city of Malmo during the weekend haven’t been…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean land mines could float into South Korea, South warns
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean land mines could be swept into South Korea by swelling rivers, South Korea’s military…
Continue ReadingFormer South African president Zuma faces expulsion from the ANC after joining a rival party
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing with the African National…
Continue ReadingAging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Associated Press Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday…
Continue Reading Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday while trying to shore up support among…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo’s benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s…
Continue ReadingEuropean Commission didn’t provide enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU general court says the European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about…
Continue ReadingIslamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. Central Command says that the Islamic State group is trying “to reconstitute” as the number of attacks…
Continue Reading Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Several major universities in Bangladesh have agreed to shut their doors after at least six people died…
Continue ReadingBank of England faces dilemma after potential Taylor Swift upside impact on UK inflation
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June. The Office for National…
Continue ReadingParis mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted…
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