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Former Iowa transportation expert riding out hurricane in Florida
Former Iowa transportation expert riding out hurricane in Florida
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday recent policy moves by Argentina's government, including wide-ranging tax breaks for individuals and sectors, were aggravating the country's already complex economic situation. Argentina, battling inflation at 124%, negative net foreign currency reserves, a looming recession and a sliding peso currency, is the IMF's largest creditor with a $44 billion loan deal both sides are trying desperately to salvage. Economy Minister Sergio Massa, the presidential candidate for the ruling Peronist coalition, is battling to stay in the race against two right-wing rivals.
Nine years after a massive waste spill from a copper mine in the northern Mexican border state of Sonora, locals are still suffering from “alarming” levels of soil, air and water pollution, Mexico's Environment Department said Thursday. Summarizing a 239-page report, officials also confirmed, using satellite images, that the spill was not solely caused by dramatic rainfall, as was initially reported, but by the “inadequate design” of a dam at Buenavista del Cobre mine, owned by the country’s largest copper producer, Grupo México. Locals and environmental advocates say the report offers the clearest view yet of the catastrophic scale of the accident and, with it, new hope that Grupo México may finally be held financially accountable after almost a decade of legal battles and broken promises.
Mel Tucker was fired for cause this week after allegations that he sexually harassed a sexual assault awareness activist.
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy remains in place. He made the comment shortly after a judge granted an injunction to pause the policy, which requires parental consent when children under 16 want to go by different names or pronouns at school. Lawyers for UR Pride sought the injunction, arguing the policy could cause teachers to o
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will not seek to get his Georgia election interference case transferred to state court, his attorneys said in a filing Thursday, three weeks after a judge rejected a similar attempt by the former president’s White House chief of staff. The notice filed in federal court in Atlanta follows a Sept. 8 decision from U.S. District Judge Steve Jones that chief of staff Mark Meadows “has not met even the ‘quite low’ threshold” to move his case to federal cour
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police have arrested a man in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur last week as authorities alleged the suspect was in the midst of a violent rampage that also included a recent rape, arson and attempted murder. Jason Billingsley, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Pava LaPere, was released from prison last October after serving a shortened sentence for a 2013 rape because he earned good behavior credits behind bars. He was also
Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesA suspect is in custody after a shooting broke out at a protest in New Mexico over the installation of a statue of a conquistador, leaving at least one person in the hospital, authorities said Thursday.The gunman, reportedly seen earlier in the day sporting a red “Make America Great Again” hat was collared by sheriff’s deputies shortly after fleeing the scene in a white Tesla, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The newspaper reported that he identified himself to a Jo
Thursday was a fine day for cryptocurrencies nearly across the board, with the sector's leaders driving the rally. No. 1 and No. 2 -- respectively, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -- were trading around 3% higher over the 24 hours preceding late afternoon. As the top dogs go, the remaining pack typically follows, so a host of other coins, tokens, and related assets also moved higher, albeit at different paces.
Nike reported earnings on Thursday as investors remain focused on any signs of a consumer slowdown in North America and slower growth in China.
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 511th home run as Detroit won the completion of a suspended game 8-0 and Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning that led the Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Thursday for a sweep both games. Cabrera, who is retiring after the season, tied Mel Ott for 25th on the career home run list. The 40-year-old has 373 homers for Detroit, tying Norm Cash for second behind Al Kaline’s 399. Cabrera did not play in the regularly schedul
Authorities in Maui are opening more of the burn zone from last month's devastating wildfire for visits by residents and property owners who lost homes. Early this week, officials began permitting those who lived in a small section in the north end of Lahaina to return for the first time since the Aug. 8 wildfire demolished the historic coastal town. Next Monday and Tuesday, residents of three more streets in that area will be allowed back, Maui County said in a news release Thursday.
Ron Barlas, the embattled suspended CEO of Denesoline Corporation, is denying new accusations that he fabricated board meeting minutes, arguing he instead "recreated" them nearly a year and a half later because the hard copy of the minutes had gone missing.In an amendment to its lawsuit against him, Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation alleges that Barlas fabricated minutes for a board meeting held on Oct. 5, 2018.It's the latest in a series of allegations, including him diverting between $10 million an
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adam Thielen isn’t ready to call it a revenge game. But the Carolina Panthers wide receiver won’t deny he’s been eagerly awaiting Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, the team that released him in the offseason after 10 years with the organization. Thielen said he’s been anticipating this game since the NFL schedule was released. It takes on added importance with both teams at 0-3. “It's really hard to explain the emotions of it,” Thielen said when asked if he's ou
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SIKSIKA, Alta. — A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led to the death of his wife. The complaint filed by Benedict Crow Chief of Siksika Nation says his wife, Myra Crow Chief, died in April 2022, because staff and doctors at the Strathmore District Health Services hospital failed to disclose to them that she had active abdominal bleeding. Alberta Health
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REUTERS/Maxim ShemetovThe Kremlin is fuming about Armenia’s efforts to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin in connection with alleged war crimes in Ukraine.Kremlin Spokersperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Armenia’s interest in joining the ICC is “extremely hostile” to Russia.“Armenia knows very well that we are not parties to the [Rome Statute], and Armenia is well aware of the difficult decision [of the International Criminal Cou
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The Jets are standing by Zach Wilson at QB despite the criticism coming from a legendary former Jet. But could that change if Wilson and the offense continue to struggle?