More army deployed as uneasy Zambia counts votes after polls
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — As electoral officials in Zambia counted ballots a day after tense voting, President Edgar…
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US saw a two-decade high in border crossings in July
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is facing a “serious challenge” at the US southern border, Homeland Security Secretary…
Continue Reading Man, 29, rides bus to high school, charged with trespassing
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say a 29-year-old Tennessee man who rode on a school bus and walked into a high school with students has been…
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Arizona sheriff cited for operating boat while intoxicated
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes says he’s been cited for operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol at…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco man loses half his savings in bank transfer scam
As we’ve reported, hackers have been stealing unemployment benefits off thousands of EDD debit cards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, scammers are…
Continue Reading Danish lawmaker given suspended sentence for EU funds fraud
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A right-wing Danish lawmaker who was considered a rising star within the anti-immigration Danish People’s Party has…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka Catholic Church faults government’s bombing probe
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church says 25 people charged this week in connection with the…
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TikTok announces new child safety measures
TikTok has launched some measures designed to protect teen users by no longer sending push notifications to 13 to 15 year-olds after 9…
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20 people detained after Panga boat lands in Malibu
Authorities detained 20 people in California Thursday after a suspected human smuggling operation landed in…
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Youth movement for Little League World Series broadcasters
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ESPN will be using young broadcasters as part of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The…
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First live ‘murder hornet’ of 2021 spotted attacking a wasp nest in Washington
Entomologists in Washington state are setting up traps and urging people to be on the lookout after a “murder hornet” was spotted attacking a paper…
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Biden made ‘Obamacare’ cheaper, now sign-up deadline is here
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Midnight on Sunday is the deadline for consumers to take advantage of a special…
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Woman using gun’s laser sight to play with cat shoots friend
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat. A…
Continue Reading Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers.…
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Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers.…
Continue Reading The Latest: UN statement would urge end to Taliban offensive
By The Associated Press The Latest developments on Afghanistan, where a weeklong Taliban blitz has taken large swaths of territory just weeks ahead…
Continue ReadingFarmers work to make sure livestock stay cool in heat wave
Local farmers are working to make sure their livestock stays cool in the heat…
Continue Reading Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at protesters
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand’s capital have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to stop hundreds of protesters who were attempting to march to…
Continue ReadingVaccine mandates for workers are just getting started
By Matt Egan, CNN Business A growing number of major companies are exploring vaccine mandates for their employees as the Delta variant continues to…
Continue ReadingBig Tech embraced hybrid work. It’s more complicated for some startups
Starting any business is full of challenges. Starting one in the middle of a global pandemic is on a whole other level. That reality didn’t stop…
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