Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period
TOKYO — Japan’s economy contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, the government reported…
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia squeals and squirms in park video
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other…
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
PADANG, Indonesia — Deaths from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500…
Medicines ‘never more expensive in Switzerland’
Medicines never more expensive in Switzerland than in 2024, Helsana Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article…
PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the legendary video game console
NEW YORK — When Kendrick Lamar began his Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, he picked a…
Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space
LOS ANGELES — Ken Johnson, 63, just got a new roommate last week — a black bear living…
A Super “Cold moon” is rising soon. How to see December’s Supermoon
The last supermoon of the year will shine bright this week, when it reaches peak illumination at 6:15…
Ebola outbreak in Congo is over, health minister says
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo announced the end of the country’s 16th Ebola outbreak on Monday. “To date, the…
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt…
Long-lost Rubens painting depicting crucifixion sells for $2.7M
VERSAILLES, France — A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was hidden for more than…
AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season
NEW YORK — Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in…