African Development Bank chief criticizes opaque loans tied to Africa’s natural resources
The head of the African Development Bank is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for oil or critical minerals used in smartphones and electric car batteries. #press
Thai election body to seek dissolution of progressive party that won last year’s general election
Thailand’s Election Commission says it will seek the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward party, which won last year’s general election, after a court ruled that the party’s... #press
Alabama Republicans scramble in an effort to pass an IVF shield law
Republicans have long maintained that life begins at conception, but they must now reconcile that stance with broad support for I.V.F. treatment. #press
Utah man is charged with killing 2-year-old boy, and badly injuring his twin sister
A Utah man who served two years in prison for breaking the arm of an infant in 2016 is charged with killing a 2-year-old boy and badly injuring his twin sister. #press
Former Pennsylvania death row inmate freed after prosecutors drop charges before start of retrial
A former Pennsylvania death row inmate who spent more than two decades locked up has been released from prison following the dismissal of murder charges in two 1998 killings that... #press
A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses
The shrinking field of Republican presidential hopefuls are preparing to gather on a debate stage for the fourth time this year. #press
German leaders voice outrage and thousands rally in Berlin in reaction to rising antisemitism
German leaders are strongly denouncing a rise in antisemitism in Germany in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. #press
Express-lane tolls on two WA highways could soon rise to $12 or $15
Washington state is looking to higher toll income to offset some of its costs to build more suburban freeway lanes. #press
‘Barbenheimer’ was a boon to movie theaters and a headache for many workers. So they’re unionizing
In the movie industry, it isn't just actors and writers who have been battling management. #press
Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians
The Dominican Republic government says it will temporarily allow the trade of essential Dominican products, including food and medications, on the border with Haiti. #press
How to make the audio in your projects sound better
The right hardware and software — combined with time to learn — can improve the soundtrack in your videos, podcasts and other creative endeavors. #press
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula One world championship for 3rd straight season
Max Verstappen has secured the Formula One title for the third year in a row in a season of near-total domination for the Red Bull driver. #press
At least 15 people are killed when a bomb brought home by children explodes in eastern Congo
A community leader says at least 15 people are dead after a group of children brought home an explosive device they had found while playing. #press
Biden canceled billions more dollars in student loans. Here’s what you need to know
The Biden administration announced an additional $9 billion in student debt relief for tens of thousands of borrowers Wednesday. Here's what you need to know. #press
Deandre Ayton is embracing a fresh start with the Trail Blazers
Deandre Ayton came to the Trail Blazers in a three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. #press
KFOR commander calls on Kosovo and Serbia to return to talks to prevent future violence
The NATO-led peacekeeping force has called on both Kosovo and Serbia to return to the negotiating table to resolve their issues to prevent violence like the recent shootout between masked Serb gunmen and Kosovo... #press
Typhoon Koinu heads toward southern China and Hong Kong after leaving 1 dead in Taiwan
A typhoon is heading toward southern China and Hong Kong after bringing record-breaking winds and leaving one dead in Taiwan. #press
Mori Building opens new development in Tokyo, part of push to revitalize the city
Tokyo is constantly recreating itself. #press
Army identifies soldiers killed when their transport vehicle flipped on way to Alaska training site
The U.S. Army has identified two soldiers who were killed Monday when their transport vehicle flipped while driving on a dirt road leading to a training site in interior Alaska. #press
Hyundai electric vehicles to use Tesla’s NACS charging ports starting next year
Hyundai says it’s adopting North American Charging Standard ports for its electric vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, which will give the vehicles access to thousands of Tesla Superchargers across the two countries and Mexico. #press