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Month: December 2024

Japan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan’s culinary traditions was enshrined on Wednesday by UNESCO on

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Takeaways from Biden’s Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official business

Associated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden’s long-delayed trip to Africa was overshadowed by his controversial pardon of his son Hunter. The visit had many of the hallmarks of a traditional state visit, including a cannon salute, celebratory music and photo opportunities. But outroar over the pardon back in Washington ensured that the

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Trump nombra al entusiasta de las criptomonedas Paul Atkins para dirigir la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores

Elisabeth Buchwald y Brian Fung Las comunidades de criptomonedas y tecnología finalmente tienen algo de claridad sobre a quién responderán potencialmente durante los próximos cuatro años. En el ámbito de las criptomonedas, el presidente electo de EE.UU. Donald Trump planea designar a Paul Atkins para dirigir la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores (SEC, por sus

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New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump’s plans for mass deportations

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new chief of the Los Angeles police force said his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations. In an interview with The Associated Press, Jim McDonnell

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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday, weighing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. Similar laws have been passed by other conservative-leaning states. Challengers say they deprive kids of treatment they need, while the states defend them as protecting minors from

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