It’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here’s how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap
NEW YORK — The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped.…
A 1-year-old was among 159 killed in Hong Kong apartment fires. 30 others missing
HONG KONG — The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 on Wednesday, as…
Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — A federal immigration crackdown began Wednesday in New Orleans under an operation that a Homeland…
Iran’s currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S.…
More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
BATANG TORU, Indonesia — Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death…
China’s plan for ‘mega’ embassy in London faces further delay
LONDON — A long-delayed decision on controversial plans for a super-sized Chinese embassy in central London has been…
DOJ seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor…
Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers
Instead of hiring a florist for her October wedding, Emily Day decided to grow her own flowers in…
Crystal egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
LONDON — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled…
World shares are mixed after a retreat on Wall Street
BANGKOK — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s rally,…
Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong’s deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses
HONG KONG — Uncomfortable questions are being raised over who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze…
Resilient in face of tariffs, world economy forecast to grow 3.2%, OECD says
The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization…