Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
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The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia says the four Central European countries are deeply divided over Russia's war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict. …
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By KAREL JANICEK
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2/27/24
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has arrived to Saudi Arabia with plans to visit the kingdom’s powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia. …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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2/27/24
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Cheers to being crooked again. Quirky English pub bulldozed after a fire to be rebuilt as it was
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The owners of a quirky 18th century British pub bulldozed after a fire last year have been ordered by a local council to rebuild it, keeping with its previous lopsided specifications. The watering …
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By PAN PYLAS
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2/27/24
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Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
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President Joe Biden's administration is announcing funding for 17 projects to expand renewable energy access on Native American reservations and in other rural areas. The $366 million plan will fund …
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By SOPHIE AUSTIN
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2/27/24
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Macy's to close 150 stores as sales slip as it pivots to luxury at Bloomindale's and Blue Mercury
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Macy’s said it will close roughly 150 locations through 2026, as the company tries to become a more nimble operation. The announcement came as it reported a loss in the fiscal fourth-quarter …
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By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
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2/27/24
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Yellen urging world leaders to 'unlock' frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is offering her strongest public support yet for the idea of liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets and using them for Ukraine’s …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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2/27/24
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NASCAR teams have hired a top antitrust attorney in their revenue dispute. Here's what it means
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The NASCAR season is under way, with 38 races set to determine another stock car racing champion in the 76th season of the top motorsports series in the United States. There is a serious problem for …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/27/24
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Why thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are striking, and what it means for patients
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Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are a week into a labor boycott in protest of the government’s push to recruit more medical students to cope with the country’s fast-aging population. …
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By HYUNG-JIN KIM and JIWON SONG
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2/27/24
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Argentina's president condemns threat by provincial governor to cut energy supplies in dispute
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The government of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has condemned a threat by the governor of the oil-rich province of Chubut to cut off energy supplies to the rest of the country amid …
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2/26/24
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Norfolk Southern urges shareholders to reject activist investor's takeover plan at the railroad
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Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors to take control of the railroad. Norfolk Southern urged …
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By JOSH FUNK
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2/26/24
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California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire
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Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in …
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2/26/24
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Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough
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Government and aviation-industry experts say Boeing has made some strides toward improving its safety culture, but employees could still be subject to retaliation for reporting issues. That's one of …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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2/26/24
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Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies at 87
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Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at 87, his family said Monday. Rothschild began his career in the family bank, NM Rothschild & …
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2/26/24
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Adidas sells another batch of Yeezy sneakers left over from breakup with Ye
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Shoe and sports clothing maker Adidas says it has started a third sale of the Yeezy sneakers it was left with after severing ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The company has …
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2/26/24
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Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
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An Ohio commission has awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks despite statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support. The Ohio Oil and Gas Land …
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By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON
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2/26/24
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Insider Q&A: Builder KB Home on outlook for Spring homebuying season
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KB Home CEO Jeffrey Mezger speaks with The Associated Press about how the recent pullback in mortgage rates could shape the housing market this year and the challenges builders face amid rising …
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By ALEX VEIGA
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2/26/24
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The FTC says the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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2/26/24
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From gold records to gold coins. George Michael is now honored with a commemorative minting
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You gotta have more than “Faith” to pocket the new George Michael coin. A commemorative minting rolled out on Monday ranges in price from a couple of banknotes to a small fortune as the late …
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2/26/24
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Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea
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Greece has formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea, to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen. A …
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2/26/24
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'Burn Book' torches tech titans in veteran reporter's tale of love and loathing in Silicon Valley
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Technology is so pervasive and invasive that it’s polarizing people, producing feelings of love and loathing for its devices, online services and the would-be visionaries behind them. Longtime …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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2/26/24
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