HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Farmers blocked more traffic arteries across Belgium, France and Italy on Wednesday, as they sought to disrupt trade at major ports and other economic lifelines. They also moved closer to Brussels on the eve of a major European Union summit, in a continued push for better prices for their produce and […]
A nonprofit in north Lexington is offering neighborhood teens the chance to earn money by making ceramics that are sold around Central Kentucky. Naturally, everyone who works at Matchstick Goods must learn how to shape clay. But the more important lessons have to do with responsibly holding a job — showing up on time, getting […]
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders at a summit on Thursday will focus on the one member state blocking a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) war support package for Ukraine: Hungary, the country in the bloc with the closest ties to Russia. Almost two years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine, the war […]
Erik ten Hag says his players have to be disciplined on and off the pitch as the Manchester United boss looks to move on from Marcus Rashford’s reported Belfast escapades. The 26-year-old has been far from his best this season, scoring just four goals, and his decision-making off the field has brought further scrutiny and […]
The Texas Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Tuesday, January 30, 2024 results for each game: Mega Millions 03-05-16-58-59, Mega Ball: 11, Megaplier: 4 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3 6-3-8, FIREBALL: 2 Check Pick 3 Morning payouts and previous drawings here. […]
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran threatened Wednesday to “decisively respond” to any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic following President Joe Biden’s linking of Tehran to the killing of three U.S. soldiers at a military base in Jordan. The U.S. has signaled it is preparing for retaliatory strikes in the Mideast in the wake of the […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 195 prisoners of war each. The Russian Defense Ministry said the swap was conducted on Wednesday. The announcement came a week after Russia alleged that Ukrainian forces shot down a military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war who were to be […]
Speeding is a problem in Minneapolis ― worse here than in many other parts of the country, contended Ethan Fawley, who coordinates the city’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries within the next three years. Fawley pointed to data showing that in Minneapolis between 2017 and 2021, speeding was the leading […]
WASHINGTON — The House Homeland Security Committee approved two articles of impeachment early Wednesday against Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, over his handling of the southwestern border, as Republicans raced forward with a partisan indictment of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. In an 18-15 party-line vote, the panel endorsed a resolution charging Mayorkas with […]
Hotelier Robert Bigelow told Reuters on Tuesday he gave Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump $1 million (€922,000) for his legal fees and agreed to donate another $20 million (€18.5 million) to a pro-Trump outside group for campaign purposes. “I gave him $1 million towards his legal fees a few weeks ago. I made a promise […]
Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads: Black History celebration Black History Now! kicks off its “Art is Revolution” series with a food celebration. The event showcases dishes from the African diaspora, including soul food classics and Afro-Caribbean flavors. Take a journey through this rich history as it celebrates the contributions of Black chefs. […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit the eastern Ohio community that was devastated by a fiery train derailment in February 2023 that displaced thousands of residents and left many fearing potential health effects from the toxic chemicals that spilled when a Norfolk Southern train went off the tracks. A White House official said […]