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Ukrainian front-line school system goes underground to protect against bombs and radiation

Ukrainian front-line school system goes underground to protect against bombs and radiation

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — To be a parent in the Ukrainian front-line city of Zaporizhzhia means weighing your child’s life against the Russian weapons within striking distance.
U.S. historian's book on North America's Indigenous history wins Cundill prize

U.S. historian's book on North America's Indigenous history wins Cundill prize

MONTREAL — A U.S. historian's book on North America's Indigenous history, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America,” has won the Cundill History Prize.
Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — X's crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn't addressing the flood of U.S.
Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — X's crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn't addressing the flood of U.S.
Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million, or 16 cents per share, for the period ending in September, and reported sales of $348.
Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming

Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming

Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation.

Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday.
Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push

Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push

Meta Platforms Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter on Wednesday as its advertising revenue continued to grow. For the three months ended on Sept. 30, the Menlo Park, California-based company earned $15.69 billion, or $6.
Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

MIAMI (AP) — Two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and omega-3 pills near Antarctica, The Associated Press has learned.
Ottawa urged to halt imports of endangered monkeys for drug testing, amid U.S. probe

Ottawa urged to halt imports of endangered monkeys for drug testing, amid U.S. probe

TORONTO — The federal government is facing mounting pressure to investigate the importation of endangered monkeys for medical research in Quebec, after a United States probe allegedly prompted a pharmaceutical giant to sharply increase its imports no
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