By Carolyn Manno and Matias Grez, CNN To many on the outside, Carlos Alcaraz lifting the US Open trophy looked like the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. To Alcaraz himself, however, his first grand slam triumph is only the beginning. It’s telling of the 19-year-old’s determined character and competitive nature that
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By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The acting U.N. human rights chief has urged European Union member states to avoid “backtracking” on their efforts to develop renewables and energy-efficiency projects at a time when soaring energy prices have prompted some to ramp up use of and searches for fossil fuels. Nada al-Nashif made
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN For photographer David LaChapelle, signs are pointing to the end of days — the Thwaites Glacier, or “doomsday glacier,” is barely hanging on; raging fire seasons have brutalized the Amazon; and critical changes in jet streams are causing extreme weather conditions worldwide, he said in a phone call. In Maui, where LaChapelle
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing a new initiative to encourage biotech production and research in the U.S. It’s the latest move by the White House to boost domestic industry. Biden on Monday signed an executive order launching the initiative and later in Boston will address how
Continue Reading By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister says his government is grappling with food shortages following months of deadly floods in the impoverished nation. Shahbaz Sharif made his comment during an overnight phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sharif thanked Turkey for dispatching food, tents and medicine by 12
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan starting Wednesday in his first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Xi will attend a meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand while on a state visit
Continue Reading By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese Central Bank has lifted its remaining subsidies on fuel. The spokesman of the crisis-hit country’s Gas Station Owners’ Syndicate told The Associated Press on Monday that fuel will now be priced in U.S. dollars to the country’s black market exchange rate. The Central Bank for
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By Jeremy Herb, CNN Former President Donald Trump repeatedly told aides in the days following his 2020 election loss that he would remain in the White House rather than let incoming President Joe Biden take over, according to reporting provided to CNN from a forthcoming book by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. “I’m just
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA and JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is waking up to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after neither of the country’s blocs secured a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for the far-right Sweden Democrats, which are now the country’s second largest party. With
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TODAY: Starting in the low-to-mid 50s this morning, Monday has a fall-like feel to it. This keeps us in the upper 70’s for highs this afternoon, with some crossing the 80 degree threshold. Expect mostly sunny skies, and a light westerly breeze. TONIGHT: Overnight, winds shift to a more southerly direction, and we stay clear.
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By Casey Barber, CNN Mushrooms are having a moment, whether it’s the recent documentary “Fantastic Fungi” or their newfound trendiness as a vegan leather. September is National Mushroom Month, but because of mushrooms’ fertile growing capabilities and versatility in many dishes, any month is a great one to be celebrating fungi. “Mushrooms are recyclers,” said
Continue Reading MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is extending a state of calamity declared by his predecessor more than two years ago to deal with continuing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The president’s press secretary also says a previously announced plan to lift the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors will take effect immediately
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Switzerland’s nuclear waste authority has proposed building the country’s permanent waste storage site close to the border with Germany, a decision viewed warily by its northern neighbor. The choice of the Noerdlich Laegern site ends a 14-year search for a preferred location, itself preceded by previous failed attempts. The head of waste
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Agentes de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE.UU. (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el puerto de entrada de Del Rio, Texas, dijeron que incautaron un cargamento de metanfetamina valorado en US$ 11,9 millones, lo que lo convierte en la incautación más grande de esta droga en el puerto de entrada.
Continue Reading PRAGUE (AP) — Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has gone on trial in a $2 million fraud case involving European Union subsidies. The case involves a farm known as the Stork’s Nest that received EU subsidies after its ownership was transferred from the Babis-owned Agrofert conglomerate of around 250 companies to Babis’ family members.
Continue Reading By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Shares climbed Monday in Europe and Asia after last week’s strong close on Wall Street snapped a three-week losing streak. Many Asian markets were closed for holidays. U.S. futures rose while oil prices turned higher. Investors are watching for U.S. inflation figures and Chinese economic data this week. The
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By Rhea Mogul, CNN From the pandemic to the climate crisis, disasters of the past five years have upended daily life, and a new report shows that in many countries the ensuing economic uncertainty has pushed millions into modern slavery. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are believed to be victims of forced marriage and
Continue Reading By MIKE CORDER Associated Press LONDON (AP) — In a first official statement since the queen’s death, her grandson Prince Harry has hailed her as a “guiding compass” and praised her “unwavering grace and dignity. The personal statement, posted Monday on Harry and his wife Meghan’s Archwell website, said he cherished their times together “from
Continue Reading By ELENA BECATOROS and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine kept the counteroffensive momentum in its war against Russia going Monday, saying it liberated one village after another and claiming that in one region it pushed the invaders back right up to the border in a lightning military move that stunned many.
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday that her government will not pursue any moves to change the country into a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Ardern said she thought New Zealand will eventually become a republic, and it would probably
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