Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s central bank has warned about “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after…
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Biden, on his way out, sets ‘ambitious’ climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035. Biden is seeking…
Continue ReadingUS ambassador to Vietnam says US arms manufacturers could help boost Vietnam’s military capabilities
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam says U.S. arms manufacturers could help the southeast Asian country build up…
Continue ReadingThe Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto…
Continue ReadingPutin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the…
Continue ReadingBritish YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial
PERTH, Australia (AP) — A British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly has admitted in an Australian court to reckless driving while he was…
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Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 21st marks the first day of winter also referred to as the Winter Solstice. Read more about and what it means right here.…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won’t forget
Associated Press MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived Thursday in the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte to survey…
Continue ReadingPakistan denounces US sanctions on its missile program as biased and putting regional peace at risk
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has denounced U.S. sanctions on its ballistic missile program as biased and putting regional peace at…
Continue ReadingMiddle East latest: Israeli strike on a Gaza school kills 17 people sheltering there
Israeli airstrikes slammed into two schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Thursday, a Health Ministry official said, killing at…
Continue ReadingAmazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
AP Business Writer Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company…
Continue ReadingAs Russia threats loom, Finland’s people are learning to shoot back
Associated Press KERAVA, Finland (AP) — People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent…
Continue ReadingAmazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
AP Business Writer Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company…
Continue Reading5 suspected militants killed in Kashmir fighting, Indian military says
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — The Indian military says government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed five suspected militants in a gunbattle.…
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Warmer than normal temperatures continue
Daytime highs will continue to stay well above normal and near the 80s for the next several days. We will also see a few clouds, but still staying…
Continue ReadingFarrell scores 18 as Portland State downs Pacific 81-75
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Cole Farrell’s 18 points off of the bench led Portland State to an 81-75 victory against Pacific on Wednesday.…
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Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that’s eligible for death penalty
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday…
Continue ReadingOklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation’s final execution of 2024
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been executed for killing a 10-year-old girl in a cannibalistic fantasy.…
Continue ReadingThe US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative
Associated Press WILTON, Iowa (AP) — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little animals…
Continue ReadingThe US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative
Associated Press WILTON, Iowa (AP) — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little animals…
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