Investigative journalists in Ukraine came under two attacks in just the past week, one involving a threatening home visit and another using covert surveillance. The two incidents are the latest in a series of discrediting campaigns against independent Ukrainian media, often supported by anonymous pro-government Telegram channels, raising concerns about increasing pressure on press freedom […]
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Toyota Is Moving A Prewar 700-Ton Press Machine Halfway Around The World
Toyota closed its São Bernardo Plant in November 2023, marking the end of its first overseas production facility. The closure caps off a period of continuous car production in São Paolo, Brazil, lasting over 60 years. The plant was home to a Komatsu 700-ton press that predates Toyota’s carmaking business itself. And now that the […]
Marion County Record, center of nationally watched police raid, to receive press award
The Marion County Record, a small-town newspaper that fell into the national spotlight when its offices were raided by police in August, has won a press award recognizing excellence in journalism. The newspaper will be the first organization as a whole to receive the William Allen White National Citation Award, according to a Tuesday press […]
NJ, D.C. lawmakers press for solutions for flood-prone parts of North Jersey
While recent flooding that brought North Jersey to a standstill and forced people out of their homes may be historic, it isn’t exactly unprecedented. And with climate change leading to the increase in frequency and intensity of storms, some are looking to Trenton lawmakers to help find ways help those most impacted. Assemblymember Kristin Corrado […]
In face of criticism, Lawler rescinds press ban at his Congressional Town Halls
Chalk up a victory for the free press. Faced with criticism by good government groups, media organizations, and his political opponents, U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, has rescinded the press ban at his congressional Town Hall meetings. The decision came in a press release emailed to certain news outlets on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., […]
How to watch NVIDIA’s CES press conference
It’s that time of year again. The annual CES trade show in Las Vegas is upon us and NVIDIA is holding a major press conference that will offer details regarding “a spectrum of cutting-edge technologies.” It goes down on Monday, January 8, at 8AM PT / 11AM ET, the day before CES 2024 officially kicks […]
Asbury Park Press stories that changed people’s lives in 2023
At the Asbury Park Press, our guiding principle is to connect with readers by publishing journalism that brings about positive change. We are as invested in the success and prosperity of our region as you are, and we take pride in providing a platform for these positive changes. In the paragraphs ahead, you will find […]
NTSB to hold press briefing on Alaska Air blown door
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Federal transportation officials will hold a press conference Saturday night after an Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency return landing on Friday evening when a door on the plane blew out mid-air shortly after takeoff. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy will begin the press briefing at 8 p.m. It will be streamed […]
I did the dumbbell push press every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
US House Democrats press Justice Thomas to recuse from Trump cases
By Susan Heavey and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Democrats are calling on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the U.S. Supreme Court’s handling of Donald Trump‘s bid for immunity in the federal case accusing the former Republican president of seeking to overturn his 2020 election loss. In a Dec. 15 letter to […]
EU Seeks Ukraine Aid Deal With 26 Nations to Press Holdout Orban
(Bloomberg) — All but one of the European Union’s 27 leaders were nearing agreement Thursday on a revision of the bloc’s long-term budget that would include a €50 billion ($55 billion) package for Ukraine, with Hungary the main holdout. Most Read from Bloomberg EU officials and diplomats from 26 nations want to clinch a deal […]
Putin tells press Russia wants to reach deal with U.S. on release of WSJ reporter Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. Here’s what we know.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the U.S. and Moscow are engaged in a “dialogue” about a possible prisoner swap for two Americans detained in Russia: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan. The U.S. government has declared that both are being wrongfully detained by Russia. “We want […]