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MADRID (AP) — A Spanish retiree is campaigning to keep in-person customer services at bank branches. On Tuesday he was handing government officials a petition with more than 610,000 signatures. Carlos San Juan from Valencia, a 78-year-old retired doctor, says he felt “left out” by the shift to online banking. His petition struck a chord
Continue ReadingBy Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Scientists and medical experts from around the world have agreed on a research definition for “long COVID” in children, according to a U.K.-based study, the first such consensus for young people. The peer-reviewed paper, published in BMJ’s Archives of Disease in
Continue Reading By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The chill of a Cold War hangs over Eastern Europe again. Russia is carrying out military maneuvers and drills close to Ukraine, and the U.S. is escalating its dire warnings about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could take place within days. Diplomats and government
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions. The government said Tuesday that mask-wearing will not be necessary outside beginning Thursday. The rule change includes children at school during their breaks outside. However, masks remain mandatory in indoor public spaces, including
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Otis Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Massive methane emissions from the oil and gas industry can be detected from space and are costing countries billions of dollars, according to a new study. “Methane emissions from oil-and-gas production and transmission represent a considerable contribution to climate change,” the
Continue ReadingCNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s a good morning to be Jane Campion. The director on Tuesday scored the second best director Oscar nomination of her career, entering the history books in the process. Campion, who was nominated for her film “Power of the Dog,” is the first woman to ever be nominated twice in
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By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo is still the fastest man on the sprint course. The Norwegian cross-country skier defended his Olympic sprint title at the Beijing Games. He led the final for the entire race and punched the air when he crossed the finish line. Frederico Pellegrino of
Continue Reading By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers The co-founder of Peloton is stepping down as chief executive after an extended streak of tumult at the company. The company will also cut almost 3,000 jobs. John Foley first pitched the idea of an interactive exercise bike in 2011, hoping to disrupt the industry. He
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says all pornography websites will be legally required to verify that users are 18 or older as part of new online safety rules. Under the government’s draft online safety bill, porn sites will be required to protect children from accessing them. Companies could use secure age verification technology to confirm
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Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Una avalancha de movimientos por parte de los estados demócratas que establecen plazos para levantar los mandatos de mascarilla está dejando atrás a una Casa Blanca cautelosa y aumentando la presión sobre los altos funcionarios de salud del gobierno para codificar un final de ómicron. La menguante ola de ómicron
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with plans to lift a significant mitigation measure: mask mandates in schools. The moves go against guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the agency has remained mum about
Continue Reading By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Snowboarders Patrizia Kummer and Zan Kosir both had an early exit in the Olympic parallel giant slalom race after spending time in isolation. Kummer spent time in quarantine upon arriving for the Olympics instead of getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Kosir had a positive COVID-19 test
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday and included films in a wide range of genres. “The Power of the Dog” led among nominated films with 12 nods. The drama’s director, Jane Campion, made history by becoming the first woman to be nominated more than once for
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KEPR, RICHLAND POLICE, CNN By Chris Boyette and Kelly McCleary, CNN The suspect in Monday’s deadly shooting inside a grocery store in Washington state has been arrested, police said late Monday. Aaron Christopher Kelly, 39, was taken into custody without incident, the Richland Police Department said. Police earlier described Kelly as “armed and dangerous” and
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN US skateboarder and filmmaker Josh Neuman was one of four people killed in a plane crash in Iceland, local authorities confirmed. Neuman, who produced skateboarding videos for almost 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, had been in the country sightseeing and shooting a commercial when a plane he was in went missing on
Continue Reading NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s foreign ministry says it has summoned South Korea’s ambassador to protest against a social media post about disputed Kashmir by Hyundai Motor’s partner in Pakistan. Hyundai, a South Korean automobile manufacturer, is facing a severe backlash in India since its partner in Pakistan expressed solidarity on Facebook with the people
Continue ReadingCNN By Wayne Sterling, CNN Ten gold medals were won on Day 4 of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold. Alpine Skiing Men’s Super-G: Matthias Mayer, Austria Biathlon Men’s 20km Individual: Quentin Fillon Maillet, France Cross-Country Skiing Women’s Sprint Free: Jonna Sundling, Sweden Men’s Sprint Free: Johannes
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Davidson referred to his “girlfriend” in the same interview in which we learned he has a Kim Kardashian candle and it was the official confirmation the world needed, apparently. In a recent interview Kay Adams, of “PEOPLE (The TV Show!),” spotted a candle with Kardashian’s picture on it sitting
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands has become the first speedskater since 1994 to successfully defend his Olympic title in the men’s 1,500 meters. He edged teammate Thomas Krol at the Beijing Games. The reigning world champion, Krol broke the 20-year-old Olympic record in his 3 3/4
Continue Reading By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Snowboarder Louie Vito has represented the red, white and blue of Team USA for years. He’s switching to the green, white, and red of Italy for Beijing as he returns to the Olympic arena for the first time since taking fifth on the halfpipe at
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