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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her.
Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil's favelas

Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil's favelas

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the low-income community to qualify as yoga teachers.
Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments

Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it's taking down “inappropriate posts" made by its Grok chatbot , which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler.
Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme

Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme

WASHINGTON — Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tim Leiweke, has been indicted by the U.S.
Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly yearlong strike

Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly yearlong strike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new contract with their employers.
U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

TORONTO — U.S. threats to impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports have been met with shrugs by Canadian mining companies and skepticism by analysts, though long-term risks remain. U.S.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S.
Asian American, Pacific Islander comics are the main event in an LA comedy and cuisine festival

Asian American, Pacific Islander comics are the main event in an LA comedy and cuisine festival

With the Belly Laughs Festival, an ambitious Asian American and Pacific Islander-centered comedy festival, the food is as important as the talent line-up. Every detail is intended to send a message of unabashed cultural pride.
Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness' fulfills his rock star dreams

Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness' fulfills his rock star dreams

NEW YORK (AP) — While classmates dreamed of becoming teachers, doctors and professional athletes, Burna Boy was clear on his future aspirations.