The Associated Press To the dismay of millions of children — and the parents trying to keep them busy and cope with their anguish — the popular gaming platform Roblox crashed Friday, and the company was still trying to restore service Saturday. In a statement Friday on social media, San Mateo, California-based Roblox apologized and
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The Associated Press To the dismay of millions of children — and the parents trying to keep them busy and cope with their anguish — the popular gaming platform Roblox crashed Friday, and the company was still trying to restore service Saturday. In a statement Friday on social media, San Mateo, California-based Roblox apologized and
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The Associated Press To the dismay of millions of children — and the parents trying to keep them busy and cope with their anguish — the popular gaming platform Roblox crashed Friday, and the company was still trying to restore service Saturday. In a statement Friday on social media, San Mateo, California-based Roblox apologized and
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — More than 26,000 of New York City’s municipal workers remained unvaccinated after Friday’s deadline to show proof they’ve gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the city said Saturday. A last-minute rush of jabs boosted the vaccination rate to 83% among police officers, firefighters, garbage collectors and other city
Continue Reading SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — An updated federal lawsuit alleges that police officials in San Marcos, Texas, refused to provide an escort for a Joe Biden campaign bus when it was surrounded by supporters of then-President Donald Trump on an interstate in October 2020. The updated lawsuit, filed Friday, included transcribed 911 audio recordings. The
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By Maya Brown and Emma Tucker, CNN When Philadelphia’s mayor signs landmark legislation as soon as this week, the city will become the first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations — stops that studies show target Black drivers at disproportionately higher rates. The Driving Equality Bill, passed 14-2
Continue Reading TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s ruling party and the main opposition party are both claiming victory in elections for mayors of the country’s largest cities. Saturday’s runoff elections were held after no candidate won an absolute majority in the cities in the first round of nationwide municipal elections on Oct. 2. Two exit polls commissioned
Continue Reading By JOSH BOAK, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press ROME (AP) — President Joe Biden once declared “America is back” on his first presidential visit abroad. The president’s challenge now that he’s back in Europe is convincing the world that America is here to stay. Biden is asking world leaders to cast their lot
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By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — In the end all the boos were for Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo as home fans chanted: “You don’t know what you’re doing.” But joy has returned for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United for now at least. Solskjaer’s changes for Saturday paid off after
Continue Reading The Associated Press Farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Co. reached a tentative labor agreement Saturday with the United Auto Workers union. But a UAW strike that began Oct. 14 will continue — and details of the proposed contract will not be released — while workers study the terms of the agreement in advance of a
Continue Reading By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Giovanni Simeone is finally starting to emerge from his father’s shadow in Serie A. The son of Diego Simeone scored twice as Hellas Verona beat struggling Juventus 2-1. The younger Simeone is having quite a week. He also scored all four goals in Verona’s 4-1 win
Continue Reading Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The mother of a young man shot dead by a retired Oakland police captain is questioning whether use of deadly force was necessary. Desoni Gardner, was identified by authorities Friday as one of three people who tried to rob Ersie Joyner at a gas station on Oct. 21. Joyner
Continue Reading CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — New Zealand extended its 68-year rugby dominance of Wales with a 54-16 rout in Cardiff as Beauden Barrett marked his 100th test with two of the All Blacks’ seven tries. There was also a 16th try in 11 tests for right winger Will Jordan. He provided the moment of the match
Continue Reading FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Flagstaff City Council is poised to begin its meetings with an acknowledgement honoring the ancestral homelands of Native tribes in the region. Council members on Tuesday voiced support for having the acknowledgement statement read at the beginning of future meetings. The Arizona Daily Sun reports that a formal vote is
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Ole Gunnar Solskjær has celebrated a vital win with Manchester United after doubts were raised about his future. After collecting one point from four games, a 3-0 win at Tottenham will give Solskjær some breathing space even though United is still eight points from first
Continue Reading By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer ROME (AP) — Leaders of the Group of 20 countries have expressed support for a deal that makes sweeping changes in how big global companies are taxed. The goal is to deter global companies from stashing profits in nations where they pay little or no tax — countries often
Continue Reading By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer ROME (AP) — Leaders of the Group of 20 countries have expressed support for a deal that makes sweeping changes in how big global companies are taxed. The goal is to deter global companies from stashing profits in nations where they pay little or no tax — countries often
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brad Keselowski is in the final two races of his NASCAR career with Team Penske and would love nothing more than to close his 12-year run with another Cup championship. Keselowski heads into Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway six points below the cutline in
Continue Reading NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tigray forces say they have taken control of a key city on the route to Ethiopia’s capital, while Ethiopia’s government denies it and the United States is urging the Tigray fighters to halt their advances as the yearlong war intensifies. The Tigray forces spokesman tells The Associated Press the fighters took
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Donald Trump participated in the controversial “Tomahawk chop” at Game 4 of the World Series in Atlanta on Saturday night. The chop, a stadium-wide chant and longtime tradition at Braves games, has been under renewed scrutiny as part of a national discussion about racism and racial imagery in professional
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