Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian Cabinet minister on Friday rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the…
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Romania holds a presidential election Sunday that could narrow to nationalist and leftist candidates
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians will vote Sunday in a presidential election that looks likely to pit a far-right nationalist…
Continue ReadingScholz is clear to seek a 2nd term as German leader after defense minister rules out a run
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s popular defense minister has taken himself out of contention to become the country’s next leader. His…
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San Marcos celebrates 10 student-athletes headed to the next level
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Ten student-athletes from San Marcos High School will play their chosen sport at four-year universities. San Marcos hosted a…
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UCSB cruises past Cal Lutheran in women’s basketball
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball team hit 15 three pointers in their 96-60 rout of Cal Lutheran Thursday night.…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán vows to disregard international arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday denounced the International Criminal Court’s issuing…
Continue ReadingIran says it is activating new centrifuges after being condemned by UN nuclear watchdog
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Eyad Kourdi and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Iran announced Friday it was activating new advanced centrifuges – which…
Continue ReadingTariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such ‘external shocks,’ a senior official says
AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — A senior Chinese official says higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire by boosting prices paid by…
Continue ReadingChina’s richest man blasts tech giants and government inaction in rare rebuke
By Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s richest man has hit out at online shopping platforms, accusing them of starting price wars that…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to…
Continue ReadingSecond Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
Associated Press VANG VIENG, Laos (AP) — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in a…
Continue ReadingHere’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
AP Sports Writer Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy…
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Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
AP Sports Writer Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year. Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy…
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Nearly 40,000 University of California workers are on two-day strike to demand fair labor practices
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — At UC Santa Barbara over 600 workers showed up this morning to make their presence known and their absence felt,…
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Golden Goal by Willumsen sends UCSB past UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
WESTWOOD, Calif. – Nicolas Willumsen snapped a scoreless tie with a goal less than 3 minutes into overtime to lift UCSB past UCLA 1-0 in a first…
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The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Bahamas says it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120…
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Environmentalists successfully put pressure on agency to hold Texas Oil Company Sable accountable
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—Environmentalists are celebrating the Coastal Commission’s recent actions against Sable Offshore. “We need the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi seeks energy security from Guyana and its vast oil deposits
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his government views the South American country of Guyana as…
Continue ReadingEmperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days…
Continue ReadingFranz Wagner hits a clutch 3, and the Magic exploit Davis’ mistakes for a 119-118 win over Lakers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to play, and the Orlando Magic roared back to snap the…
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