Tips to take the sting out of 50% higher car rental prices
By SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet Car rental costs are up nearly 50% since 2019, compared to just a 7% increase in hotel prices and a 16% increase in…
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The evergreen tree that outlasted the dinosaurs is now endangered
By Katie Hunt, CNN The ancient monkey puzzle tree has distinctive spiny leaves and intricate scaly branches. Its unusual features, scientists…
Continue ReadingThe evergreen tree that outlasted the dinosaurs is now endangered
By Katie Hunt, CNN The ancient monkey puzzle tree has distinctive spiny leaves and intricate scaly branches. Its unusual features, scientists…
Continue Reading Taiwan, China hold opposing military drills amid tensions
By JOHNSON LAI Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is staging military exercises to show its ability to resist Chinese pressure to…
Continue Reading Egypt’s central bank governor resigns as economic woes mount
By SAMY MAGDY and AYA BATRAWY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s central bank governor has resigned as the country has struggled to address…
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EU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo will hold high-level crisis talks which the European…
Continue Reading EU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo will hold high-level crisis talks which the European…
Continue Reading Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 157 unvaccinated children
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Officials in Zimbabwe say a  measles outbreak has killed 157 children, most of whom were…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett…
Continue Reading Missing India soldier’s body found on glacier after 38 years
LEH, India (AP) — The remains of an Indian army soldier have been found more than 38 years after he went missing on a glacier at the highest point…
Continue ReadingNew York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes
By Chris Boyette, CNN Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of…
Continue ReadingLittle Leaguer injured after falling off bunk bed is expected to make a full recovery, doctor says
By Amir Vera, Jason Carroll, Carolyn Sung and Matt Foster, CNN Easton “Tank” Oliverson is expected to make a full recovery after falling…
Continue ReadingAre monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…
Continue Reading Spain: 10 injured while leaving stopped train near wildfire
MADRID (AP) — Authorities in Spain say an approaching wildfire caused a train driver to stop and prepare to change directions, and several…
Continue Reading Target takes a hit after heavy discounts to clear inventory
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target has reported solid sales for the fiscal second quarter but its profits plunged…
Continue ReadingNBA won’t play games on November 8 to encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections
By Ben Church, CNN The NBA will not play games on November 8 in the US this year in order to encourage fans to vote in the midterm elections. All 30…
Continue ReadingAustralian rugby league player banned for placing ‘a hand between the buttocks’ of an opponent
By George Ramsay, CNN Australian rugby league player Corey Norman has been given an eight-game suspension and fined £500 (about $605) for…
Continue Reading Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
Continue Reading Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chief executive of Dubai International Airport says the hub saw a surge in…
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