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UK approves a ���mega��� Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks 01/20/2026 01:30pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain���s government on Tuesday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London, despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become a base for espionage and intimidation of opponents. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed formally signe Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations 01/18/2026 10:20pm • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) ��� Senegal erupted in joy Sunday night after the West African country's soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Across the capital Dakar, fireworks lit up the sky, horns blared and people of all ages chanted and danced in the streets, dressed in nation Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons 01/17/2026 12:18pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain���s main opposition leader joined a protest Saturday against China���s planned new embassy in London, days before a deadline for the government to approve or block the project. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch urged the Labour government to reject the plans, saying the Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday 01/15/2026 08:26pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. The online crowdsourced encyclopedia revealed that it has signed up AI companies including Amazon, Meta Platforms, Perplexity, Microsoft and France's Pope meets families of young Italian victims of the Swiss Alps bar fire 01/15/2026 10:42am • ROME (AP) ��� Pope Leo XIV sought Thursday to console the families of Italian teenagers who were killed or injured in the New Year's fire in a Swiss ski resort bar, acknowledging their anguish and urging them to try to find hope in ���the darkest and most painful moments��� of their lives. Leo met w 10 Largest Financial Advice Firms in New York City 01/14/2026 07:00pm • When people think of the financial industry, New York City's Wall Street naturally comes to mind. Although Wall Street itself spans a mere eight blocks, its influence extends far beyond its physical boundaries. The financial institutions located there and in the surrounding neighborhoods form the h Tips for smartly navigating online medical information 01/14/2026 02:34pm • This content is sponsored by the American Medical Association. There is arguably nothing more important than your health, so it's not surprising that millions of Americans don't hesitate to go online to check to seek��out��medical information. The amount of health information available at Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors 01/14/2026 09:11am • Nearly 1,000 households displaced by catastrophic wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are anxiously awaiting word on whether federal assistance helping them stay housed will be left to expire, forcing them to find new housing or pay more for it in one of the tightest and most expensive rental e The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese Embassy in London despite objections 01/14/2026 08:38am • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain���s government is expected to approve a ���mega��� Chinese Embassy close to London���s financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential security risks it poses to the U.K. Lawmakers from across the spectrum have urged planning officials Advance Directives: Your Complete Guide to Living Wills & Health Care Power of Attorney 01/13/2026 07:00pm • The end of life sometimes begins with an advance directive. Learning about advance directives now may make things easier for your loved ones later, when they're in a hospital room trying to decide what your wishes might have been. "Advance directives are important for many reasons," says Evan H. Far The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown 01/12/2026 08:27pm • The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer. The state and cities filed a lawsuit in federal cour The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts 01/12/2026 04:31pm • The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. The gift is the largest in the organization's history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs a A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight 01/11/2026 05:06pm • Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election ��� and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicol��s Maduro. The latter is drawing renewed scrutiny into this murky world of speculative, 24/7 transactions. Last week, a Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers 01/09/2026 04:53pm • Meta has cut a trio of deals to power its artificial intelligence data centers, securing enough energy to light up the equivalent of about 5 million homes. The parent company of Facebook on Friday announced agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra for nuclear power for its Prometheus AI data cen Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge 01/07/2026 08:45pm • Without federal subsidies, Breyanna Rodriguez���s child care bill for her four children would run $4,400 a month, which would eat up most of her husband���s paycheck. With child care assistance, Rodriguez, who lives in Cortland, Illinois, is able to work part-time and take community college classes