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…
Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, the government…
‘Everyone treats me like I have a contagious disease.’ I have $500K in stock, earn $9.5K a month and want a good adviser to meet me in person. Help.
Question: “I have $500,000 in stock and income after taxes of $9,500 per month. My previous adviser passed…
Photos show the last supermoon of the year shining in December skies
December’s supermoon, a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter, is…
How a sperm bank might save cheetahs from extinction
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For 35 years, American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing…
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…
Mamdani, Louvre among most mispronounced words of 2025
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Venmo service outage resolved after users struggle with transactions
Venmo announced early Thursday that an issue impacting the payment service had been fixed and it was “back…
Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…
Japan’s Takaichi wins fans with style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work”…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…