The Associated PressPan Pylas LONDON–U.K. interest rates could be cut as soon as this month to shore up an economy that’s barely growing even as some Brexit uncertainty has dissipated, the Bank of England’s outgoing chief hinted Thursday. Mark Carney said in a speech that there is a “debate” within […]
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The Associated PressAlbert AjiAnd Daria Litvinova DAMASCUS, Syria–Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad and other officials, said Syrian state media and a Kremlin spokesman. The visit to Syria, a key ally of Iran, came amid soaring tensions in the Middle East between Iran […]
The Associated PressAlbert Aji And Daria Litvinova DAMASCUS, Syria — Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad and other officials, said Syrian state media and a Kremlin spokesman. The visit to Syria, a key ally of Iran, came amid soaring tensions in the Middle […]
The Associated Press SITKA, Alaska–State and federal emergency responders have ended a search for a Sitka man missing on a kayak trip, Alaska State Troopers said. Kale Pastel, 36, left around 5 a.m. Sunday from Eliason Harbor on a paddling trip to Birdsnest Bay. He did not return and he […]
The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — A team of eye experts has operated on an unusual patient, a gorilla. A cataract was removed on Dec. 10 from the left eye of a 3-year-old western lowland gorilla who lives at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the park announced Monday. The […]
By Dean Fosdick The Associated Press Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Their forecast is based largely on market observations […]
By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate. The California-based company unveiled Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage on Monday evening at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. It’s Impossible Food’s first foray beyond fake beef. […]
The Associated PressLynn Elber BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honours, as Olivia Colman’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams’ turn as Broadway star Gwen Verdon and the nuclear disaster drama “Chernobyl,” won top honours. Real-world issues also found their way into Sunday’s ceremony. […]
The Associated PressPatrick Whittle PORTLAND, Maine–An aquarium and an engineering firm in Massachusetts are partnering on a project to better protect whales by monitoring them from space. New England Aquarium of Boston and Draper of Cambridge say whale conservation needs new, higher-tech solutions to protect whales from extinction. So, the […]
The Associated PressAya Batrawy DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as Washington and Tehran lob threats and take high-stakes steps toward a possible open conflict. President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday evening that if Iran attacks any American assets to avenge […]
The Associated PressDanica Coto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week. […]
By Nick Perry And Kristen Gelineau The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s government said Monday it was willing to pay ‚Äúwhatever it takes‚Äù to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government was committing an extra 2 billion Australian […]
