By Lisa Respers France, CNN An Afghan pop star is sharing her harrowing story of fleeing her country. Aryana Sayeed and her fiancé, Hasib Sayed, got out as the Taliban took over Afghanistan and talked to “Access Hollywood” about their experience, some of which she shared on her verified Instagram account. “I was feeling that
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN An Afghan pop star is sharing her harrowing story of fleeing her country. Aryana Sayeed and her fiancé, Hasib Sayed, got out as the Taliban took over Afghanistan and talked to “Access Hollywood” about their experience, some of which she shared on her verified Instagram account. “I was feeling that
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By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the country’s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers. The White House made the announcement Wednesday following President Joe Biden’s private meeting with top business executives. The gathering was held during a relentless
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By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the country’s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers. The White House made the announcement Wednesday following President Joe Biden’s private meeting with top business executives. The gathering was held during a relentless
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos le otorgó a la FIFA, el organismo rector del fútbol internacional, y a otras federaciones más de US$ 201 millones tras una investigación por corrupción de seis años. El Departamento de Justicia explicó que se concede este dinero después de determinar que las organizaciones
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence has declined for the second consecutive month as concerns about lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic and supply bottlenecks cloud companies’ outlook. The Ifo institute said Wednesday that its confidence index for Europe’s biggest economy dropped to 99.4 points in August from 100.7
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence has declined for the second consecutive month as concerns about lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic and supply bottlenecks cloud companies’ outlook. The Ifo institute said Wednesday that its confidence index for Europe’s biggest economy dropped to 99.4 points in August from 100.7
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Varios cientos de soldados estadounidenses abandonaron Afganistán el mismo día que el presidente Joe Biden decidió no extender el plazo de evacuación del 31 de agosto, confirmó el martes por la noche el secretario de prensa del Pentágono, John Kirby. “Estos contingentes representan una combinación de personal del cuartel general, mantenimiento y
Continue Reading RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s foreign ministry said the country “regrets” the “completely unjustified” decision of neighboring Algeria to broke off diplomatic relations. Algeria formally announced the decision on Tuesday and cited a series of alleged hostile acts. Morocco’s foreign ministry said in a statement released early Wednesday that the move was “expected … in
Continue Reading RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s foreign ministry said the country “regrets” the “completely unjustified” decision of neighboring Algeria to break off diplomatic relations. Algeria cited a series of alleged hostile acts for the cutting of ties when it announced the decision on Tuesday,. The Moroccan ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Morocco “categorically
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly School District kicked off the 2021-22 school year Tuesday with a plan in place to safely return to in-person learning. Moberly Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services PlanDownload Masks According to Moberly’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP), masks are not required
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WEDNESDAY: We’re roasting again this afternoon. With a pattern like this, our only hope during the hottest parts of the day would be some showers and storms to cool us off. Those look like they’ll stay north of us, but might throw us some clouds. Highs will still top out in the upper 90’s with
Continue Reading By WAFA SHURAFA Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hundreds of Palestinians have demonstrated near the Israeli border in the southern Gaza Strip, calling on Israel to ease a crippling blockade. Wednesday’s demonstration ended without a repeat of the deadly clashes during a similar gathering over the weekend. The Israeli military, which had
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN If you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to innovative luxury superyacht designs, this new hybrid concept may just prove you wrong. Not only does the 65-meter SEE concept hold a unique exterior made up of huge walls of reflective glass, it also has five swimming pools, including a glass-bottom
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By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday. The US Department of Justice awarded $201 million to FIFA, international football’s governing body; CONCACAF, the confederation overseeing football in North and Central America along with the Caribbean countries; CONMEBOL, the governing confederation in
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — Los instintos que impulsaron la decisión del presidente Joe Biden de poner fin a la presencia de Estados Unidos en Afganistán para el 31 de agosto fueron revelados por lo que dijo antes de anunciarlo al pueblo estadounidense. En una declaración televisada anunciada como una actualización de un extraordinario puente aéreo
Continue Reading By KIKO ROSARIO and DAVID RISING Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed rumblings he will run for vice president in what critics say is an attempted end-run around the constitution. The 76-year-old Duterte is notorious for his crackdown on illegal drugs that has killed thousands of mostly petty suspects.
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Many are worried that’s not enough time to get Americans and Afghan allies out of the country.
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco has earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. She won the 3,000-meter pursuit on the track at the velodrome. Wang Xiaomei of China was second and bronze went to Denise Schindler of Germany. It was the first of 24 gold
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By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco has earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. She won the 3,000-meter pursuit on the track at the velodrome. Wang Xiaomei of China was second and bronze went to Denise Schindler of Germany. It was the first of 24 gold
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