Trump-backed Derek Merrin concedes to Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to…
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Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood…
Continue Reading Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge confirmed Friday that President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sentenced this month in his hush money case, instead…
Continue Reading Wing ‘wizard’ Harry Potter to play for Australia’s rugby team. He knows the puns are coming
AP Sports Writer A rugby player called Harry Potter is set to make his debut for Australia on Sunday. He knows the puns are headed his way. Fittingly…
Continue Reading Queen Camilla will skip Royal Variety Performance as she recovers from chest infection
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Camilla will miss another engagement as she recovers from a chest infection. The wife of King Charles…
Continue Reading NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent…
Continue Reading Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta…
Continue Reading Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing…
Continue Reading German auto supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs in further sign of carmakers’ woes
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s technology and services company Bosch is cutting its automotive division workforce by…
Continue Reading Amazon to invest an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Amazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative…
Continue Reading Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination
AP Health Writer Disabled people who use rideshare apps Lyft and Uber say their experience is not a seamless task of pressing a few buttons and being…
Continue Reading A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for Russia
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Authorities in Norway say a Norwegian student in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while…
Continue Reading JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That’s set off a scramble for his Ohio seat
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — JD Vance’s election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio’s U.S. Senate seats for the…
Continue Reading How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024’s biggest indie hits
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The microbudget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into lo-fi legend. Mike Cheslik’s film, made for just…
Continue Reading DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit
AP Business Writer DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company. The…
Continue Reading Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year
Associated Press Two new Christmas TV movies have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the…
Continue Reading A Dutch court weighs a lawsuit against arms sales to Israel
Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — Pro-Palestinian activists have told a Dutch court that the Netherlands is violating international law by selling…
Continue Reading What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend. Mike Cheslik’s film, made for just…
Continue Reading ExxonMobil could partner up with Eni and Total to jointly develop natural gas deposits off Cyprus
Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ energy minister says ExxonMobil could partner up with a consortium composed of Eni of Italy and…
Continue Reading Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle
Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a…
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