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Putin boasts about Russia’s economy despite recession fears
President Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed Russia’s economic outlook, saying it has managed to curb inflation and ease its ...
Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data
Aflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and ...
Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ‘weird spokesperson’ for theatergoing
During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards, Sean Baker zealously spoke about the importance of ...
Purdue Pharma’s $7B opioid settlement plan could get votes from victims and cities
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before ...
Fearful of Iranian missiles, many sleep in Israel’s underground train stations
Aziza Melech felt her body relax for the first time in days when she settled onto her inflatable mattress in an underground ...
For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals
Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder were ...
Erdogan vows to boost Turkey’s missile production as Israel-Iran war escalates
As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he plans to strengthen the ...
Health officials issue warnings as UK bakes in the first heat wave of 2025
British health officials are warning people across the country to take precautions when out in the sun as the U.K. bakes under its first heat wave of the year. Temperatures are ...
The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending
The success of a key NATO summit hung in the balance on Friday, after Spain announced that it cannot raise the billions of ...
Elderly woman safe following house fire
According to Kanawha County Metro 911, the fire was reported just before 4:00 Friday morning on Green Acres Drive in Jefferson.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s primaries
Voters across New York state on Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback bids in ...
Iran’s internet blackout leaves public in dark and creates an uneven picture of the war with Israel
As the war between Israel and Iran hits the one-week mark, Iranians have spent nearly half of the conflict in a near-communication blackout, unable to connect ...