New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
NEW YORK — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic…
Pilot dies in ultralight plane crash off Copacabana beach in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — An ultralight plane pulling an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach…
Cambodia reports Thai air strikes as the 2 nations hold peace talks
BANGKOK (AP) — Cambodia reported that Thailand hit a site in the country’s northwest with an airstrike on…
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration…
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives
BEIJING — Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after…
Airlines waive change fees ahead of winter storm
A traveler near a departures board at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on…
Malaysia’s Najib Razak imprisoned for 15 years and fined in 1MDB corruption trial
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a…
Inside the dying industry of cargo ship travel
Until 2020, it was possible to book a voyage on a cargo ship. Today, it’s virtually impossible, despite…
Yellowknife convenience store reopens after police ‘inspection’
The owner of Yellowknife’s B7 convenience store says his business has reopened with its usual hours after a…
What has happened to the old Green Party? – Audrey Young
You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP. Those cowardly…
Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business
Billionaires like Telegram founder Pavel Durov and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have fathered legions of children who are…
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
BRUSSELS — France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom on Wednesday hit out at a U.S.…