It had been a magical mystery tour as Paul McCartney led James Corden through his hometown of Liverpool during a “Carpool Karaoke” segment on CBS’ “The Late Late Show.” Thursday’s …
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India Joins Countries Announcing Retaliatory Tariffs on US Products
Retaliating against the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, India has raised duties on 29 U.S. goods worth about $240 million. New Delhi made the announcement Thursday after …
your ads here!Kentucky Governor Downplays Effect of EU Tariffs on Bourbon
In comments at odds with his home state’s whiskey distillers, Kentucky’s Republican governor is downplaying fears that the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs could disrupt the booming market for the Bluegrass …
your ads here!OPEC Agrees to Increase Oil Production
OPEC ministers agreed Friday to increase oil output, a move that could ease supply fears and lower world prices, but uncertainties remain about the durability of the outcome. The agreement …
your ads here!Fighting Prejudice by Checking Out People
A report published Friday by Europe’s top human rights body finds xenophobia and hate speech are on the rise across the region. Despite progress in some areas, the Council of …
your ads here!1 More American Confirmed Hurt by Mystery ‘Attack’ in Cuba
One more U.S. Embassy employee in Havana, Cuba, has been affected by mysterious health incidents, the State Department said. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said one of two Americans recently …
your ads here!Overweight? Depressed? It May Be Your Microbes
Microbes may be helping stir up anxiety and depression in obese people, if results from a new mouse study hold true in humans. The authors link the effects to how …
your ads here!Turkey Joins Nations Placing New Tariffs on US Products
Turkey announced Thursday that it would impose tariffs on $1.8 billion worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The World …
your ads here!Study: Leptospirosis Spread by Cattle, Not Just Rats
Fever, chills, and muscle pain aren’t the symptoms just of malaria. They could be signs of leptospirosis, which infects millions of people each year — primarily in tropical regions. The …
your ads here!UN: 40M in US Live in Poverty
A report by the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights finds 40 million people in the United States live in poverty, 18.5 million live in extreme poverty and …
your ads here!For Fans from Tiny Iceland, Team Is Family, Often Literally
One Iceland fan went to primary school with a player’s father. Another supporter’s son used to regularly wait on the team at a bar. And yet another fan is related …
your ads here!Ancient Greek Sounds Transfix Audience in Athens
Hymns sung to the Greek gods thousands of years ago resonated from ancient musical instruments in Athens on Thursday, transporting a transfixed audience to antiquity. The phorminx, the kitharis, the …
your ads here!India, Top Buyer of US Almonds, Hits Back With Higher Duties
India, the world’s biggest buyer of U.S. almonds, raised import duties on the commodity by 20 percent, a government order said, joining the European Union and China in retaliating against …
your ads here!Suspect Arrested in Rapper XXXTentacion’s Shooting Death
Authorities in Florida have arrested a suspect in the killing of rising rap star XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot in his luxury BMW electric car as he left an upscale …
your ads here!For Tanzanian Farmers, Grain Harvest Is in the Bag
Maize farmers are preparing as the harvest season approaches in Tanzania’s Kondoa District. The weather has been good and most farmers here expect bumper yields. Amina Hussein, a mother of …
your ads here!Serena Williams: Young Boys Need Domestic Abuse Education
Serena Williams says the conversation about stopping domestic abuse shouldn’t just center around women, but men as well. The tennis superstar says education about domestic abuse should start from when …
your ads here!Intel CEO Resigns After Probe Into Relationship With Employee
Intel Corp Chief Executive Brian Krzanich resigned on Thursday after a probe found his consensual relationship with an employee violated company policy. The head of the largest U.S. chipmaker is …
your ads here!Scientists: Nations Must Slow Plastic Buildup Caused by China’s Ban
China’s decision to stop accepting plastic waste from other countries is causing plastic to pile up around the globe, and wealthy countries must find a way to slow the accumulation …
your ads here!Fantasy-drama ‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ Explores World of Autism
A new film explores the bond between a young man with autism and the sister who cares for him. Nathan’s Kingdom stars Jacob Lince, a 24-year-old actor who has autism. …
your ads here!World Giraffe Day Brings Attention to Their Declining Numbers
June 21st is World Giraffe Day, celebrating the iconic long-necked African animal. But giraffe populations have been decreasing at a rapid pace, and researchers warn they could become extinct in …
your ads here!Lawmakers Grill Commerce Secretary Over Escalating Trade Battles
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross faced tough questions during a Senate hearing Wednesday on the Trump administration’s tariff proposals and actions. Senators on both sides of the aisle criticized the …
your ads here!China: ‘Capricious’ Trade Tactics Will Hurt US Workers
China’s commerce ministry on Thursday accused the United States of being “capricious” over bilateral trade issues and warned that the interests of U.S. workers and farmers ultimately will be hurt …
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