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Phoenix, Erivo and ‘Barb and Star’ among Globes presenters

Phoenix, Erivo and ‘Barb and Star’ among Globes presenters

LOS ANGELES — “Barb and Star” are headed to the Golden Globes — actors Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo will be among the presenters at the upcoming ceremony. The Feb.
Emirati arrested for stealing camel for gift to girlfriend

Emirati arrested for stealing camel for gift to girlfriend

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirati police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a highly valuable newborn camel to give to his girlfriend for her birthday, the United Arab Emirates’ state-linked newspaper reported Wednesday.
U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

WASHINGTON — American industry expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January but has yet to recover fully to the level of activity that preceded the pandemic. U.S.
Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices surged by a record 1.3% in January, led by big gains in health care and energy prices.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

FRANKFURT — Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry.
Chris Paul memoir 'Sixty-One' coming out in September

Chris Paul memoir 'Sixty-One' coming out in September

NEW YORK — NBA All-Star Chris Paul has an off-court project in the works: His first book. Paul's “Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court” will come out in September, St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday.
Review: Bill Gates offers a hopeful take on climate change

Review: Bill Gates offers a hopeful take on climate change

“How to Avoid Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need,” by Bill Gates (Knopf) Watching Bill Gates in the news over the years, his demeanour usually is that of an earnest, enthusiastic college professor, someone who draws
UK queen's husband, Prince Philip, 99, admitted to hospital

UK queen's husband, Prince Philip, 99, admitted to hospital

LONDON — Britain's 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics

Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics

TOKYO — Japan launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign Wednesday, months after other major economies started giving shots and amid questions about whether the drive would would reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry

Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry

TOKYO — Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning a vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics.
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