By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan should revitalize its economy through “new capitalism” and many in this country are puzzled over exactly what he has in mind. Still, as expected the ruling Liberal Democratic Party won the majority of seats in Sunday’s nationwide elections, handing him
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sydney’s international airport has come alive with tears, embraces and laughter as Australia’s border opened for the first time in 20 months. Australia eased travel restrictions Monday, betting that vaccination rates are now high enough to mitigate the danger of allowing international visitors again after maintaining
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sydney’s international airport has come alive with tears, embraces and laughter as Australia’s border opened for the first time in 20 months. Australia eased travel restrictions Monday, betting that vaccination rates are now high enough to mitigate the danger of allowing international visitors again after maintaining
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is stalling as President Xi Jinping’s government cracks down on surging corporate debt. For a decade, the ruling Communist Party has talked about shifting to an economy based on spending by 1.4 billion consumers instead of on building factories
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is stalling as President Xi Jinping’s government cracks down on surging corporate debt. For a decade, the ruling Communist Party has talked about shifting to an economy based on spending by 1.4 billion consumers instead of on building factories
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los cangrejos ermitaños se meten en los neumáticos que han sido desechados en el océano, y no pueden salir, según un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de Hirosaki. El interior cóncavo de un neumático de automóvil puede atrapar a los cangrejos ermitaños que acuden allí en busca de alimento y refugio.
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By Ellie Kaufman A US military panel asked for clemency in the case against a Guantánamo detainee, saying in a letter obtained by CNN that the treatment the detainee has experienced while in US custody over the past almost two decades is “an affront to American values and concept of justice.” The New York Times
Continue Reading The Associated Press The popular gaming site Roblox is back online after an outage this weekend. The online platform crashed Friday. The company tweeted Sunday evening that Roblox was back online. Players on the platform can create their own games and play with other users. It became wildly popular after the coronavirus pandemic closed schools
Continue Reading The Associated Press The popular gaming site Roblox is back online after an outage this weekend. The online platform crashed Friday. The company tweeted Sunday evening that Roblox was back online. Players on the platform can create their own games and play with other users. It became wildly popular after the coronavirus pandemic closed schools
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By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The distance between Trump America’s perception of January 6 and the rest of America’s understanding of the attack is growing so wide, it cannot be bridged. To see what I
Continue Reading CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation. Moderna said Sunday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the company Friday evening that its review could last until January. The company also says it will
Continue Reading CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation. Moderna said Sunday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the company Friday evening that its review could last until January. The company also says it will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, Joseph Elledge will stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mengqi Ji, bringing an end to the case that sparked the attention of many people throughout Mid-Missouri. Jury selection starts Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. On Wednesday Oct. 10, 2019, Mengji Ji was reported missing by her
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evidence shows that shots were fired in Northwest Columbia Sunday evening just before 7 p.m. Police were one the scene at the Ash Street Apartments Sunday evening. Once on scene, ABC 17 News Crews saw evidence of shell casings in that area. We’re working to find out more information.
Continue Reading By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s prime minister has announced his resignation following the heavy defeat of his governing Social Democratic Union in local elections. Although official results are not yet in, Zoran Zaev conceded defeat late Sunday, including in the contest for mayor of the capital of Skopje,
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it’s conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilots in greeting passengers used a phrase that’s become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. The Dallas-based airline announced its investigation Sunday after The Associated Press reported the incident in a story about the
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it’s conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilots in greeting passengers used a phrase that’s become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. The Dallas-based airline announced its investigation Sunday after The Associated Press reported the incident in a story about the
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By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have only themselves to blame for squandering numerous opportunities in extending their skid to seven games following a 26-11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. A missed field goal and a ill-timed snap snuffed out two scoring opportunities in first half that finished
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it is conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilot used a phrase on the plane’s public address system that has become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. The airline announced its investigation after The Associated Press reported the incident in a
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it is conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilot used a phrase on the plane’s public address system that has become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden. The airline announced its investigation after The Associated Press reported the incident in a
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