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Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest is extended by a Moscow court, state news agency says

by Associated Press August 24, 2023

The Bowdoin College graduate, who was detained on espionage charges, must stay in jail until the end of November.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the first Republican debate

by STEVE PEOPLES and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press August 24, 2023

Neither former President Donald Trump nor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis neither dominated the debate stage Wednesday night.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Debate highlights GOP candidates’ struggle with climate change

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Just one Republican in Wednesday’s lineup said climate change is ‘real.’

Business, Uncategorized

Iran and Saudi Arabia among six countries set to join China, Russia in BRICS economic bloc

by GERALD IMRAY, MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press August 24, 2023

The bloc’s move to expand shows signs of strengthening a China-Russia coalition as tensions with the West spiral higher.

Business, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Hopeful signs of an economic ‘soft landing’ emerge in Jackson Hole as Fed meets with world watching

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Business these days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is still good – just not as robust as it was after the U.S. economy roared out of the pandemic recession.

Business, Uncategorized

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits as labor market keeps humming along

by MATT OTT Associated Press August 24, 2023

The four-week moving average of claims, a less volatile measure, rose by 2,250 to 236,750.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Journalism has seen a substantial rise in philanthropic spending over the past 5 years, a study says

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

The struggling news industry is increasingly relying on donations and subscriptions, although it hasn’t come close to making up for the collapse in advertising that has led to the dramatic drop in outlets that cover local news.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Prigozhin’s purported demise seems intended to send a clear message to potential Kremlin foes

by Associated Press August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

While authorities are unlikely to announce the cause of the crash anytime soon, Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane was seen plummeting from a large cloud of smoke, twisting wildly and missing a wing.