Nintendo’s profit rises despite shortages of computer chips Posted August 30, 2022 Nintendo’s profit in the April-June quarter rose 28% from a year earlier on healthy demand for its games, although its console sales were dented …
‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery Posted August 29, 2022 A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life. Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives w…
Panama teachers end long strike that set off wider protests Posted August 28, 2022 Panama’s teachers will return to the classroom after a month-long strike that blocked commerce and snarled the capital with traffic. The strike, which was over th…
Spain: Stores must keep doors shut, limit AC to save energy Posted August 27, 2022 Spanish offices, stores, and hospitality venues will no longer be allowed to set their cooling systems below 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit) in summer …
Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low Posted August 26, 2022 The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Healt…
Barcelona auctions NFT of iconic Cruyff goal for $693,000 Posted August 25, 2022 Barcelona has auctioned off a digital art piece depicting an iconic goal by Johan Cruyff for $693,000 as it seeks new revenues to battle its way out of massive debt, the Spanish c…
Turkmenistan restricts export of its local Alabay dog breed Posted August 24, 2022 The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan says if you’re trying to smuggle its prized native dog breed out of the country, you’re barking up the wrong tree…
UK crown court judge’s sentencing broadcast for first time Posted August 23, 2022 In the first crown court sentencing to be televised in Britain, a British judge jailed a man for life for killing his grandfather. Judge Sarah Munro's remarks were the first to…
Japanese city alarmed by biting, clawing, attacking monkeys Posted August 22, 2022 People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nurser…
Inflation hits NYC’s bodega favorite: Bacon, egg and cheese Posted August 21, 2022 Ah, the bacon, egg and cheese. The classic bodega breakfast sandwich is a staple in many a New Yorker's diet. It's easy to make, easy to eat on the go and cheap — although not as …