By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo was set to emerge from a deep freeze Wednesday, bringing some relief but also the tragic possibility of finding more victims amid melting snow from the area’s deadliest storm in decades. Officials said more than 30 people so far have been reported to have died
Continue Reading By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has been using a public health rule intended to limit the spread of disease to expel migrants seeking asylum since the pandemic began. It’s called Title 42. And it’s been used more than 2.5 million times to expel migrants since going into effect in March
Continue ReadingBy Mitchell Consky, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s a common problem. After tearing open the wrapping paper and pulling out a sweater that’s three sizes too small – something you know you’ll never wear – you’re suddenly confronted with the awkwardness of accepting gift you don’t
Continue ReadingBy Tom Yun, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As we head into 2023, many economists have said Canada should brace for at least a mild recession amid high inflation and aggressive rate hikes from the Bank of Canada. Economists at RBC forecast in October that Canada could
Continue ReadingBy Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — It’s the time of year when people enjoy alcoholic beverages at bars and breweries, so the Western North Carolina Regional DWI Taskforce is reminding folks to be careful and servers to be aware of their liability. “We’ve got a good
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN It was November 2010 and a platoon of Marines was patrolling outside of a village in Helmand Province, Afghanistan — slowly, and carefully, to avoid accidentally stepping on hidden improvised explosive devices. They walked in a single file line meant to reduce the risk of multiple Marines being taken out in
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By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s first floating liquefied natural gas terminal was moored Wednesday at the southern port of Inkoo where it will supply gas to the Nordic country that was cut off from Russian gas imports earlier this year amid the war in Ukraine. The massive 291-meter-long and 43-meter-wide offshore
Continue Reading By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s first floating liquefied natural gas terminal was moored Wednesday at the southern port of Inkoo where it will supply gas to the Nordic country that was cut off from Russian gas imports earlier this year amid the war in Ukraine. The massive 291-meter-long and 43-meter-wide offshore
Continue Reading DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger Wednesday to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner. No one won the lottery game’s top prize Tuesday night, making it 21 straight drawings without anyone matching all six numbers. The next drawing will be Friday night. The huge jackpot
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urielblanco (CNN) — No importa en qué parte del mundo vivan ni cuáles sean sus influencias culturales o familiares: en general, las mujeres son mejores que los hombres a la hora de empatizar con otras personas, según un estudio publicado este lunes en la revista PNAS. Los investigadores, de la Universidad de Cambridge (Reino Unido),
Continue Reading SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A group of ethnic Chechens fleeing Russia has arrived in Bosnia with hopes of using the Balkan country as a launchpad to reach the European Union and avoid getting sent to fight in Ukraine. The Bosnian Security Ministry said Wednesday that about 50 people, predominantly from Russia’s Chechnya region, were congregated
Continue Reading By KRISTIN V. SHAW Edmunds Massaging seats, mood lightning, soothing music and more: Some cars on the market deliver a driving experience way beyond four wheels and a metal shell. Sedans like the Genesis G90 and SUVs such as Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer offer amenities that can seem almost spa-like. Whether sitting in traffic, carpooling several
Continue Reading By KRISTIN V. SHAW Edmunds Massaging seats, mood lightning, soothing music and more: Some cars on the market deliver a driving experience way beyond four wheels and a metal shell. Sedans like the Genesis G90 and SUVs such as Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer offer amenities that can seem almost spa-like. Whether sitting in traffic, carpooling several
Continue ReadingBy Anna Chernova, CNN Russian soldiers taking part in the war on Ukraine will be eligible for free sperm freezing and storage in cryobanks, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported, citing a lawyers union. “The families of those called up for military service as part of the partial mobilization will receive free access to fertility
Continue Reading DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina held a ceremony for a limited version of the service with the Japanese ambassador and the chief representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency. Japan funded the project with a
Continue Reading DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina held a ceremony for a limited version of the service with the Japanese ambassador and the chief representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency. Japan funded the project with a
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Goodkind, CNN December is a month full of market predictions for the year to come. Everyone, from economists to analysts to grocers, seems to have a strong feeling about how stocks will behave going forward. Here’s the thing: They’re almost always wrong. What’s happening: Last year, Goldman Sachs analysts predicted that the S&P
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By Rachel Ramirez, CNN From a small island in Polynesia to the white-sand beaches of Florida, the planet experienced a dizzying number of climate and extreme weather disasters in 2022. Blistering summer heat broke records in drought-stricken China, threatening lives and food production. In the United States, drought and sea level rise clashed at the
Continue Reading CNN By Rachel Ramirez, CNN From a small island in Polynesia to the white-sand beaches of Florida, the planet experienced a dizzying number of climate and extreme weather disasters in 2022. Blistering summer heat broke records in drought-stricken China, threatening lives and food production. In the United States, drought and sea level rise clashed at
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, Kevin Liptak and Nikki Carvajal, CNN The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test result before flying to the country as Beijing’s rapid easing of Covid-19 restrictions leads to a surge in cases. Passengers flying to the US from China will need to get a
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