What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the…
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A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier…
Continue Reading New NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NATO’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for increased support for Ukraine and condemned Russia’s use…
Continue Reading Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year
LONDON (AP) — Rod Stewart will play the “legends” slot at Britain’s Glastonbury Festival next year, more than two decades after he headlined…
Continue Reading Russian journalist convicted of cooperating with a foreign organization and jailed for 4 years
A journalist who once worked as a freelance reporter for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was convicted by a court in far…
Continue Reading What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does it matter?
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation…
Continue Reading The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending
Are you lost in the retirement consumption puzzle? The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying…
Continue Reading Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14
Georgia’s parliament set a date for national and local lawmakers to pick a new president, paving the way for the ruling Georgian Dream party to…
Continue Reading Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early Wednesday morning, after Beirut residents endured the most intense day of…
Continue Reading Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait,…
Continue Reading Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound…
Continue Reading Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali said they’ve arrested a Filipino fugitive…
Continue Reading Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, the Ukrainian air force said…
Continue Reading Philippine president and vice president clash in a feud that’s testing an Asian democracy
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice…
Continue Reading Rebel group takes key Myanmar border town and rare earth mining hub in setback for military regime
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Witnesses say a powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border,…
Continue Reading G7 ministers throw support behind Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire but make no mention of ICC warrant
Associated Press FIUGGI, Italy (AP) — Foreign ministers from leading industrialized countries have thrown their strong support behind an immediate…
Continue Reading Auto industry’s shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases,…
Continue Reading Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, inviting her to…
Continue Reading Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Associated Press KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after…
Continue Reading Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the…
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