China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric…
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US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy…
Continue ReadingAmerican tenor Brian Jagde gets last-minute call to sing in La Scala’s gala season premiere
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — American tenor Brian Jagde was just wrapping up Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” in Barcelona last month when he…
Continue ReadingAiling kids wait months for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment. Some die in the meantime
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The 12-year-old Palestinian boy was lying in a hospital bed in central Gaza, wracked with…
Continue ReadingPolice in Georgia turn increasingly brutal as mass protests over ending EU talks enter second week
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgian authorities are responding to ongoing protests fueled by the governing party’s decision to…
Continue ReadingThomas scores 22 in San Francisco’s 78-61 win against Saint Louis
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 22 points in San Francisco’s 78-61 win over Saint Louis on Thursday. Thomas added six rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingAskew scores 16, Long Beach State takes down Cal State Fullerton 73-56
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Devin Askew’s 16 points helped Long Beach State defeat Cal State Fullerton 73-56 on Thursday. Askew had six rebounds…
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IAEA chief: Iran is poised to ‘quite dramatically’ increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran is poised to “quite dramatically” increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium as it has…
Continue ReadingPolice find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after the…
Continue ReadingHohn has 19, UC Irvine takes down Cal State Bakersfield 82-66
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Justin Hohn’s 19 points helped UC Irvine defeat Cal State Bakersfield 82-66 on Thursday. Hohn also contributed eight…
Continue ReadingTait-Jones scores 22 as UC San Diego knocks off UC Santa Barbara 84-76
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 22 points helped UC San Diego defeat UC Santa Barbara 84-76 on Thursday. Tait-Jones had…
Continue ReadingHargress puts up 27 in UC Riverside’s 68-64 victory over CSU Northridge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barrington Hargress’ 27 points helped UC Riverside defeat Cal State Northridge 68-64 on Thursday. Hargress had four steals…
Continue ReadingJonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Friday after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy…
Continue ReadingIn California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and…
Continue ReadingIn California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and…
Continue ReadingNotre Dame’s reopening will begin with an archbishop’s knock on the doors. Here’s what comes next
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral…
Continue ReadingKilling of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s one of the most famous corporate leaders in the world, delivering products embraced by billions. But it’s…
Continue ReadingKilling of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s one of the most famous corporate leaders in the world, delivering products embraced by billions. But it’s…
Continue ReadingRussian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for a decade, but the situation has worsened in the…
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