GENEVA — The World Meteorological Organization reports scorching heat waves that are causing deaths and discomfort for millions of people around the world will likely peak in certain regions by the end of the week. “It is the end of the meteorological summer at the end of August … the projections that we have got at […]
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday promised survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires to help rebuild, nearly two weeks after the fires killed at least 114 people and destroyed thousands of homes and wiped out much of the historic town of Lahaina. Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the Hawaiian island Maui where they met with […]
Jennifer Lopez has shared new photos from her wedding to Ben Affleck to mark their first anniversary. The 54-year-old singer/actress took to Instagram on Monday to share two never-before-seen photos from the lavish Georgia wedding to mark one year of marriage to the Gone Girl actor. “One year ago today…” the Maid in Manhattan star […]
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S. “With this investment, we’re getting funding to communities in every corner of the country because we believe that no kid should have to sit in […]
Kelly Clarkson’s kids joined her on stage during her Las Vegas residency this weekend. The 41-year-old hitmaker was joined by her two children for a special performance during her show at the Bakkt Theater in Las Vegas on Friday. “Both of my kiddos backstage getting ready to join me on stage in Vegas,” the performer […]
BISMARCK, N.D. — Public utility regulators in Iowa will begin a hearing Tuesday on a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline for transporting emissions of the climate-warming greenhouse gas for storage underground that has been met by resistant landowners who fear the taking of their land and dangers of a pipeline rupture. Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed $5.5 billion, […]
ISLAMABAD — President Arif Alvi of Pakistan said Sunday that he has refused to sign into law two bills that critics say would undermine dissent and enhance authorities’ power to prosecute people for acts against the military and national security. “As God is my witness, I did not sign [the] Official Secrets Amendment Bill 2023 […]
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — An oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil offloaded its cargo near Texas on Sunday, tracking data showed, even as Tehran has threatened to target shipping in the Persian Gulf over it. Ship-tracking data analyzed by The Associated Press showed the Marshall Islands-flagged Suez Rajan began the hourslong ship-to-ship transfer […]
Ariana Grande has announced a week-long celebration to mark her album Yours Truly’s 10th anniversary. In a Saturday Instagram post, the Break Free singer detailed her plans to celebrate 10 years since she released her debut album on 30 August 2013. The celebrations will kick off on 25 August with a deluxe digital re-release of […]
U.S. President Joe Biden travels Monday to the Pacific island state of Hawaii to meet with officials and survivors and survey damage from wildfires that devastated Maui. The White House said Biden and first lady Jill Biden will “see firsthand the impacts of the devastating wildfires as well as discuss the recovery effort. The fires […]
