By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according to a Sydney-based think tank. Chinese aid to the Pacific shrank by a 31% in 2019 to $169 million, the Lowy Institute
Continue ReadingBy JACLYN SCHULTZ Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — The housing shortage has created a crisis for renters across the Las Vegas Valley, and many are worried about the terms of lease renewals and sticker shock for increases in rent. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada explains that
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By LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key Democratic senators are expected to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House as he works to trim his $3.5 trillion government overhaul. Biden is set to meet separately with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema from
Continue Reading By MAE ANDERSON and DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Businesses that have announced vaccine mandates say some workers who had been on the fence have since gotten inoculated against COVID-19. But many holdouts remain — a likely sign of what is to come once a federal mandate goes into effect. Even
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — El volcán Cumbre Vieja, en la isla española de La Palma, seguía arrojando lava este martes por décimo día consecutivo. A última hora del lunes, el flujo de lava se encontraba a una distancia de entre 800 metros y 1 kilómetro del mar, según un comunicado emitido por el comité de
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN Philip Seymour Hoffman’s son Cooper Hoffman stars in director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie, “Licorice Pizza.” The late actor and Anderson were longtime collaborators, and now Cooper carries on the tradition alongside singer Alana Haim (of the band HAIM) in the 1970s period piece set in the San Fernando Valley. The
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — In a story published Sept. 26 about gasoline shortages in Britain, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Ruby McGregor-Smith is president of the Confederation of British Industry. She is president of the British Chambers of Commerce.
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — In a story published Sept. 26 about gasoline shortages in Britain, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Ruby McGregor-Smith is president of the Confederation of British Industry. She is president of the British Chambers of Commerce.
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Business As well as dropping people off at nightclubs, train stations and shopping centers, David Lawrie’s taxi drivers are relied upon to transport disabled passengers, and drive children to school. But as fuel stations across the UK run dry, those drivers are having to make difficult decisions about who does and
Continue ReadingCNNEE Puerto Príncipe, Haití (CNN) — El líder no electo de Haití, Ariel Henry, dice que entiende por qué Estados Unidos está deportando a miles de migrantes haitianos de la frontera de Texas, ya que quiere cooperar con Estados Unidos, y dará la bienvenida a casa a los que huyeron del país afectado por el
Continue Reading WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The spokesman for Poland’s government says the authorities will ask President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday to extend by 60 days the state of emergency along the border with Belarus, to support efforts to stop an influx of migrants there that Warsaw says is organized by Belarus. European Union member, Poland introduced
Continue ReadingBy KAITLYN NAPLES, ERIN EDWARDS, ROGER SUSANIN Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) — The CIAC is investigating claims that students yelled racist comments during a high school football game between Montville and East Catholic High Schools. One student told Channel 3 that it was a close game and tensions were
Continue Reading By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his closest allies, accusing them of forming an extremist group and being involved in one. This is the latest in a series of steps against the Kremlin’s most ardent critic and his associates,
Continue Reading By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary Janet Yellen is telling Congress that the Treasury Department will likely exhaust all of its “extraordinary measures” to avoid an unprecedented default on the government’s obligations by Oct. 18. Yellen warned Congress three weeks ago that the Treasury would run out of maneuvering room by
Continue Reading By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary Janet Yellen is telling Congress that the Treasury Department will likely exhaust all of its “extraordinary measures” to avoid an unprecedented default on the government’s obligations by Oct. 18. Yellen warned Congress three weeks ago that the Treasury would run out of maneuvering room by
Continue Reading By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Camilo won his first Latin Grammy Award last year and could soon have many more in his hands. The Colombian singer-songwriter of hits like “Tutu” and “Favorito” received a leading 10 nominations Tuesday, including song of the year and record of the year, for “Vida de
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A man already sentenced to life in prison for killing four people at a massage business outside Atlanta pleaded not guilty to shooting four others at two spas inside the city. Robert Aaron Long appeared Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court to face charges including murder and
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street Tuesday, led by more declines in Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gave up 1.4%. Microsoft, Google’s parent company and Facebook were all down about 2%. The weakness in tech came as bond yields continued to march higher, which
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street Tuesday, led by more declines in Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gave up 1.4%. Microsoft, Google’s parent company and Facebook were all down about 2%. The weakness in tech came as bond yields continued to march higher, which
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — No solo ha conquistado Europa, LaLiga de España y el continente Americano con su música, ahora también los Latin Grammy. El cantautor colombiano Camilo es el artista con más nominaciones para la edición 22 de los Latin Grammy. Así lo dio a conocer la Academia Latina de la Grabación este
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