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AP PHOTOS: 172-year-old Japanese factory preserves traditional way of making cast iron cookware 08/10/2024 11:15pm • OSHU, Japan (AP) — Katsunori Suzuki is one of a few craftsmen in Japan still producing cast iron cookware by hand using laborious traditional techniques. The president of the 172-year-old foundry where he works says she wants to keep the tradition alive, even if it costs much more to produce. Suzu King Charles III applauds people who stood against racism during recent unrest in the UK 08/10/2024 05:19pm • LONDON (AP) — King Charles III applauded people who took to the streets of British towns and cities earlier this week to help blunt days of unrest fueled by far-right activists and misinformation about a stabbing attack that killed three girls. Charles on Friday held telephone audiences with Prime Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue 08/10/2024 12:10pm • PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to tout their athletes and culture. It has moments of silence for war victims and screens documentaries about the destruction. Organi US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine 08/09/2024 05:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending Ukraine an additional $125 million in weapons to assist in its military operations against Russia, including much-needed air defense capabilities, radars to detect and counter enemy artillery and anti-tank weapons, the White House announced Friday. The latest Russia declares an emergency in Kursk, under attack by Ukraine. 14 die in a Russian strike on a mall 08/09/2024 03:42pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia declared a “federal-level” emergency in the Kursk region following a large-scale incursion from Ukraine and sent reinforcements there on Friday, four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops poured across the border in what appeared to be Kyiv’s biggest attack on R 3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna 08/09/2024 02:21pm • VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts, even as disappointed fans charmed Vienna by trading friendship bracelets and singing the pop star’s songs in the streets. The main su Debby cleanup: Tree topples into house in Montgomery Co.; heavy rain leads to major flooding in Annapolis 08/09/2024 12:30pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. The remnants of Debby have wound down and cleanup efforts are underway in the D.C. area, after the storm brought major flooding and several downed trees. Severe weather spurred by Debby knocked down trees, including one that sm Paris is now more accessible for disabled people. Will it last after the Olympics and Paralympics? 08/09/2024 09:46am • PARIS (AP) — Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a volunteer helping visitors find their way. The 57-year-old wheelchair user is in awe at how easy it's been to cross the city on public transit to reach the Olympic sta Ukrainian officials say a Russian plane-launched missile has hit a Ukrainian shopping mall, killing at least 9 people 08/09/2024 07:24am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say a Russian plane-launched missile has hit a Ukrainian shopping mall, killing at least 9 people. Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan 08/09/2024 07:21am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates haven't been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance. Many homeowners have already jumped at the opportunity to lower their monthly payment, spurring a surge in mortgage refinancing applications. And that was before the a Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right 08/08/2024 09:47pm • LONDON (AP) — British authorities said Thursday they were preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applauded the efforts of anti-racism campaigners and police officers who largely stifled a threatened wave of far-right demonstrations overnight. Prime Minister Keir Starmer soun 10 Ways International Students Can Pay for U.S. Graduate School 08/08/2024 08:00pm • Paying for graduate school in the U.S. as an international student can be challenging, especially without the same financial aid benefits offered to domestic students. However, there are options if you don't have the funds to pay. "While international students cannot receive U.S. federal student aid Best College Towns for Retirement 08/08/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking for a vibrant community and a busy calendar, consider a college town for retirement. Seniors in these communities enjoy access to cultural activities and sporting events and other perks. Some university cities have high-quality education and medical services, based on the U.S. News DeSantis, longtime opponent of state spending on stadiums, allocates $8 million for Inter Miami 08/08/2024 07:58pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis, an outspoken opponent of spending state money on sports facilities, announced Thursday that Florida will give $8 million to Miami-Dade County to improve roads and other infrastructure around the stadium being built for the Inter Miami soccer team. S Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall 08/08/2024 07:29pm • WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying “we're all in this together” as the new ticket lavishes attention on a crucia