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New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill

LONDON (AP) — A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that the House of Commons will debate allowing doctors to help end people’s lives after previou

Oct 16, 2024 9:11 AM Read more >

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

A new study compiling decades of fatal motorcycle crashes is being released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is pushing for stricter state road safety laws.

Oct 16, 2024 6:18 AM Read more >

Entertainment and lifestyle titan Barry Diller will have memoir out next spring

NEW YORK (AP) — Barry Diller has a memoir coming out next spring, covering a life that could fill multiple volumes.

Oct 16, 2024 6:02 AM Read more >

Edmunds: The four tech features you need to get on your next vehicle

Technology features in modern vehicles can make driving easier and more enjoyable. But when buying your next car, it can be hard to know which features are useful and which ones are more like gimmicks.

Oct 16, 2024 5:12 AM Read more >

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

A new study compiling decades of fatal motorcycle crashes is being released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is pushing for stricter state road safety laws.

Oct 16, 2024 4:56 AM Read more >

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divor

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New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divor

Oct 16, 2024 2:51 AM Read more >

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.

Oct 15, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las Vegas. Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co.

Oct 15, 2024 9:02 PM Read more >

$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.

Oct 15, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >