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Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest

Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian lawmakers condemned the European Parliament for a resolution criticizing the arrest of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal.
Antony Blinken has a deal for a 'candid' book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state

Antony Blinken has a deal for a 'candid' book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that b
Chanel couture stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in final Paris show before Blazy's debut

Chanel couture stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in final Paris show before Blazy's debut

PARIS (AP) — Snaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its final collection before Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated debut as creative director.
CN reaches tentative agreement with signals and communication workers, averts strike

CN reaches tentative agreement with signals and communication workers, averts strike

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. says it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing about 750 signals and communication employees across Canada.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment

Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Office plants add warmth to the workplace. Only some will thrive

Office plants add warmth to the workplace. Only some will thrive

Growing plants in windowless spaces can be challenging, to say the least, no matter how green your thumb is. Here are some easy to care for options that will thrive under fluorescent lights.
The Louvre needs full upgrade. President Macron is to address the Paris museum's costly renovation.

The Louvre needs full upgrade. President Macron is to address the Paris museum's costly renovation.

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre needs a full upgrade, and a costly one.
Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship Tuesday traveling north through the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge set a March 2026 trial date on Monday and moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week as the public feud between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” costar and director Justin Baldoni continued to gr
Asset allocation when you have enough

Asset allocation when you have enough

I recently chatted with a retired couple who were looking for a second opinion about their portfolio’s asset allocation .