US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000…
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Despite Croatia’s virus surge, Russians fly in to get jabs
By DARKO BANDIC Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Despite its infection surge, Croatia is becoming a new favored destination for Russians…
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Higher gas prices and heating costs will hurt low-income families the most this winter
Opinion by Mark Wolfe for CNN Business Perspectives Last month, several senators called on the Biden administration to take action to lower energy…
Continue Reading Florida sheriff says department lost 9 employees to COVID-19
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — COVID-19 has had a staggering impact on the sheriff’s department in Broward County, Florida. During a memorial service…
Continue Reading Father gets 28 years for leaving girl to die in burning car
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who left his 19-month-old daughter to die in a burning car during a police chase was given 28 years…
Continue Reading George Floyd biography to be published in May 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history in the tobacco fields of North…
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Paul Rudd is People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN From “Clueless” and “Friends” to the “Ant-Man” franchise, Paul Rudd has played everything…
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Augmented reality project brings Olympics birthplace to life
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Microsoft has launched a digital immersive tour at the ancient…
Continue Reading Augmented reality project brings Olympics birthplace to life
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Microsoft has launched a digital immersive tour at the ancient…
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The US and Europe have finally reconnected, but they’re moving in different directions on Covid-19
By Rob Picheta, CNN In September, when the White House announced its long-awaited plan to welcome vaccinated European travelers, the United States…
Continue Reading Taliban urge ex-Afghan military pilots to stay, serve nation
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Taliban official has urged former Afghan military pilots to remain in the country, saying…
Continue Reading Lofven steps down, paving way for Sweden’s 1st female PM
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has stepped down after seven years in office. Lofven will continue as as caretaker…
Continue Reading Italy issues warrant for grandfather of cable car survivor
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — An Italian judge has issued an international arrest warrant for the Israeli grandfather of a…
Continue Reading ‘Strong’ start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
By ZEKE MILLER and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign to vaccinate elementary school age children in the U.S. is off to a…
Continue Reading Czech prosecutors want immunity for PM Babis to be lifted
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech prosecutors have asked the newly-elected lower house of Parliament to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ immunity from…
Continue Reading UN says Ethiopia detains some 70 drivers who deliver aid
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations says Ethiopian authorities have arrested and detained some 70 truck drivers…
Continue Reading French ex-president testifies: “I owe it” to attack victims
By LORI HINNANT Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Former French President François Hollande has testified at the trial of 14 men accused of helping in…
Continue Reading Indonesia, Malaysia leaders urge end to Myanmar violence
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia have urged military-ruled Myanmar to resolve its…
Continue Reading The US and Europe have finally reconnected, but they’re moving in different directions on Covid-19
By Rob Picheta, CNN In September, when the White House announced its long-awaited plan to welcome vaccinated European travelers, the United States…
Continue Reading From cryptocurrency to cash: Ways to bank your digital coin
By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet Cryptocurrency banking allows consumers to hold and spend cryptocurrency such as bitcoin, litecoin and ether. Card…
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