By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Families of Americans still detained in foreign countries despite recent prisoner swaps arranged by the Biden administration pleaded on Tuesday at least for more information about their loved ones, while waiting and hoping for their release. “I literally have no idea what steps are being taken to rescue my … Read more
Bingham secured a hard-fought 13-11 win over Lisowski to set up a quarter-final with the Rocket, before Higgins defeated Allen on the black in a deciding frame to win 13-12. Down 62-0 in the final frame, four-time world champion Higgins needed some special shots to defeat the world No. 3 but produced a historic break … Read more
No team has been more aggressive reshaping their roster over the past two years than the Phoenix Suns. After reaching the Finals in 2021, the Suns have just one player — Devin Booker — still on their roster from that team that fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. The Suns started to revamp … Read more
During the formative years of snooker, Davis’ 15 world titles put him on a pedestal for all players to follow in his footsteps. Despite O’Sullivan’s recognition as the sport’s greatest, even the Rocket does not consider himself as the best ever, instead naming two of his modern rivals. “I don’t regard myself as the greatest,” … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its action will protect Americans from health risks while allowing certain … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When interviewed about his plans after a shock electoral victory last fall, Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei gave his go-to answer in a blink: “To exterminate inflation.” “After that …” he trailed off, as though searching for anything else that could possibly matter. “Life,” he said, shrugging. Driven by a single-minded … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are moving swiftly on new steps to crack down on illegal migration that include tougher enforcement on railways, buses and in airports as well as increased repatriation flights for migrants from both the U.S. and Mexico. The two leaders previewed the measures … Read more
Ever since PartyNextDoor announced the release of his fourth album P4, fans have anticipated a possible tour. Today, he announced the dates for his long-awaited Sorry, I’m Outside Tour. The tour will be the Canadian singer’s first since 2018 and kicks off on June 19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Party announced the tour with a scintillating … Read more
4 days ago News Duration 2:55 During the total eclipse earlier this month sun-gazers could see the outer ring of the sun— and bright filaments leaping from it. If they escape the fiery body’s pull, they will form solar storms, and a lot of them are expected in 2024. Radio-Canada’s Camille Vernet breaks down what … Read more
“Artificial intelligence is about to make Americans much more prosperous.” Americans are down on the economy, and many are telling pollsters they believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. Yet the aggregate metrics of U.S. economic health are good. Consumer spending and business investment, especially in industrial equipment, information processing and software, continue to power growth, while U.S. unemployment … Read more