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Putin's visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in the face of US sanctions 12/03/2025 07:06am • NEW DELHI (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi’s efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Putin is scheduled to a German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness 12/03/2025 06:08am • DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as as he describes the rich delicacy filled with raisins and other dried fruits. “Stollen tastes like Christmas, like fa Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism 12/02/2025 08:53pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed his sweeping crime package into law over the weekend that will help revive a unique court program that barred offenders of some crimes from the Las Vegas Strip and will stiffen penalties for smash-and-grab robberies, DUIs, and assault and battery ag Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts' 12/02/2025 05:56pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion Tuesday to provide 25 million American children 10 and under an incentive to claim the new investment accounts for children created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation. The historic gift has l Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers 12/02/2025 09:01am • Instead of hiring a florist for her October wedding, Emily Day decided to grow her own flowers in her front yard in Calgary, Canada — a creative challenge that turned into a lesson on the hidden climate costs of the global flower industry. She said her homegrown arrangements were just as beautiful Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron 12/02/2025 08:38am • There are many luxury electric SUVs to choose from, but they are often out of reach financially for most buyers. This is especially true now that the $7,500 federal tax credit has been eliminated. But there are some options if you’re working with a modest luxury budget. Two of the most compelling AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions 12/02/2025 12:22am • Students applying to college know they can’t — or at least shouldn’t — use AI chatbots to write their essays and personal statements. So it might come as a surprise that some schools are now using artificial intelligence to read them. AI tools are now being incorporated into how student appl 10 Most Valuable Car Companies in the World 12/01/2025 07:00pm • Not so long ago, with electric vehicle adoption topping 20%, it seemed like automakers' biggest hurdle was simply getting bigger and better EVs to market cheap enough to compete with Chinese brands. Alas, they misread consumer enthusiasm. Bank of America's June "Car Wars" report made that painfully Shopping online? Here’s how to stay scam free this holiday season 12/01/2025 05:00pm • The one piece of advice that may save you some headaches if you plan to shop online this holiday season: “Never trust, always verify,” according to Murat Kantarcioglu, professor of computer science at Virginia Tech. Kantarcioglu said you’re going to be tempted this holiday season by online Photos from the White House's Holiday Prep 12/01/2025 04:29pm • As the calendar turned to December on Monday, the White House was preparing for the end-of-year holidays. Christmas decorations adorned the building, while first lady Melania Trump and second lady Usha Vance helped build holiday care packages at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. ___ This is a photo gall Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' 12/01/2025 03:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family’s first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 17 Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy 12/01/2025 06:41am • WASHINGTON (AP) — From corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating. So what does it mean? Simply put, the upper part of the K refers to higher-income Americans seeing their incomes and wealth rise whi Tulane AD lauds Sumrall's choice to stay through the postseason before taking over at Florida 11/30/2025 08:03pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane Athletic Director David Harris said he always appreciated coach Jon Sumrall's “transparency” about the Green Wave's football program and the coach's own career goals during their regular meetings. “It’s been great for me because you don’t have to wonder and worr US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members 11/29/2025 07:32pm • BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports, seizing on the National Guard shooting in the nation's capital to intensify efforts to rein in legal immigration. The suspect in Wednesday's shooting Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation 11/29/2025 10:24am • NEW YORK (AP) — Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined th