Category: AP

Dec 26

Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears

Article content PARIS (AP) — The forecourt of Paris City Hall buzzes with activity this holiday season: Children spinning on a sparkling carousel, shoppers browsing a Christmas market, tourists posing in front of huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics — and dozens of migrant families searching for a roof over their heads. About 50 families […]
Dec 25

China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses

Article content BANGKOK (AP) — China’s press and publications authority has approved 105 new online games, saying it fully supports the industry after proposed curbs caused massive losses last week for investors in major games makers. The National Press and Publication Administration issued a statement on its WeChat social media account Monday saying the approvals […]
Dec 24

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press John O’connor Published Dec 24, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s northeast side in 2019, that forced Chris Richmond’s hand. The stray had found […]
Dec 23

Plans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press David A. Lieb Published Dec 23, 2023  •  6 minute read Join the conversation Article content Standing on a portable stage erected at home plate of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently praised the professional baseball team as an “essential […]