Category: AP

Jul 18

Human waste leaking from truck causes crashes on Connecticut highway

Article content BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Human waste leaking from a tractor trailer on a Connecticut highway caused crashes including one involving two state police cruisers as vehicles spun out of control, authorities said. Article content No major injuries were reported in Monday night’s mayhem on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. Troopers arrested the truck driver […]
Jul 15

Protests swell in Tel Aviv for 28th week as anti-government movement vows more ‘days of disruption’

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Julia Frankel Published Jul 15, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters packed the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Jul 15

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands; official says blaze ‘out of control’

Article content BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said. The blaze has affected an area of about 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) and officials warned residents that the situation could […]
Jul 10

Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta’s new Threads app

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Haleluya Hadero () Published Jul 10, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation Article content NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrities, lawmakers, brands and everyday social media users are flocking to Meta’s freshly minted app Threads to connect with their followers, including many […]
Jul 9

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

Article content NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. Article content On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the […]
Jul 7

Poland’s lawmakers open the way for a national referendum on whether to take in more migrants

Article content WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers on Friday approved law amendments that open the way for a national referendum on accepting migrants to be held in conjunction with the country’s general election, which is expected this fall. Poland’s conservative government has vetoed the European Union’s plans to share out responsibility for migrants entering […]
Jul 6

Berlusconi’s final will divvies up 5 billion euros in wealth; eldest children control media empire

Article content MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi left control of his media empire to his two eldest children, according to details of his will reported Thursday by Italian media, while bequeathing 100 million euros ($109 million) of his estimated 5 billion-euro ($5.4 billion) fortune each to his companion and his brother. Article content The Fininvest […]