Belarus court jails journalist for four years for criticizing authoritarian president
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian journalist has been handed a prison sentence for critical reports chronicling a sweeping…
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Supreme Court allows investors’ class action to proceed against microchip company Nvidia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit that accuses Nvidia of misleading investors about its past dependence on…
Continue ReadingEU targets Russia’s ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. The EU’s Hungarian…
Continue ReadingGoogle forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat
AP Technology SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows investors’ class action to proceed against microchip company Nvidia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit that accuses Nvidia of misleading investors about its past dependence on…
Continue ReadingGeorge Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
NEW YORK (AP) — George Joseph Kresge Jr., who was known to generations of TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing…
Continue ReadingThe burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is found
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — At least 26 enslaved people died on the Tennessee plantation of President Andrew Jackson before the end of…
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024
Drumroll, please. Seven people who became stars in 2024 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year. Aaron Pierre…
Continue ReadingPoland to guard major TV stations against hostile purchase attempts by Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government will protect major television stations in the country, like the…
Continue ReadingUS warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in ‘coming days’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia could launch its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, the Pentagon…
Continue ReadingMacron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A spokesperson for France’s outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia court delays language law ruling amid ethnic tensions
Associated Press SKOPJE. North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s Constitutional Court has postponed a ruling on a controversial law concerning…
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How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
AP Science Writer The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids. This year they peaked on Dec. 13 but will be visible…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Myha’la doesn’t take being #1 on the call sheet for granted
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Myha’la is best known for playing a steely, manipulative investment banker on HBO’s “Industry,” so the…
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CBS to air “Blue Bloods” series finale this week
This Friday night, after 14 years and 293 episodes, the Reagans will share their final family dinner on the series finale of Blue…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Broadway star Maleah Joi Moon enjoys a ‘cupcake’ of a year
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As a young woman, Maleah Joi Moon used to join the crowds outside Broadway stage doors after shows to cheer…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Myha’la doesn’t take being #1 on the call sheet for granted
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Myha’la is best known for playing a steely, manipulative investment banker on HBO’s “Industry,” so the…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with ‘Mufasa’
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high note. After donning Malcolm X’s distinctive…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with ‘Mufasa’
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high note. After donning Malcolm X’s distinctive…
Continue ReadingAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Fred Hechinger lives out his circus dream
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As a child, Fred Hechinger dreamed of running away to join the circus. Now as his acting career takes off, he…
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