Spanish farmers protest ecological threshold for Tagus River
Farmers from southeastern Spain have protested against a government order to provide ecological protection for a river.
Day: January 11, 2023
Elon Musk’s drop in fortunes breaks world record
The Tesla and Twitter boss has seen his fortune fall by $165bn (£135bn) since November 2021.
Apple launches Business Connect, letting US businesses update and manage information across Maps and other services, something Google Maps has had since 2005 (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
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Apple launches Business Connect, letting US businesses update and manage information across Maps and other services, something Google Maps has had since 2005 — Apple Maps today is gaining a new tool that wi…
Pope Francis pays tribute to controversial cardinal George Pell
Pontiff praises ‘determination and wisdom’ of Pell, who was convicted but then acquitted of child sexual abuseCardinal George Pell dies aged 81 in RomeCardinal George Pell – obituaryPope Francis has praised George Pell for his “determination and wisdom…
UK, Japan Sign Defense Deal Amid Rising Concern About China
The Reciprocal Access Agreement — Japan’s first with a European nation — allows the two countries to hold joint military exercises.
Can we really have a soft landing?
Inflation does seem to be coming down, and while we might not completely avoid a recession, if we have one it will probably be mild.
Flight delays and cancellations expected to continue at Austin airport after FAA system outage restored
As of 8 a.m., there have been 137 delays and 28 cancellations at ABIA, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. ABIA says you should check your flight status before heading to the airport.
Texas Legislature: Lawmakers divided on how to spend $32.7B budget surplus
The 88th Texas Legislature is now underway. Work has already begun as well on what to do with a record $32.7 billion budget surplus. FOX 4’s Steven Dial talks about where the money came from and what it might be used for if lawmakers can come to an agr…
California tries to clean up before next storm hits
Another in a relentless string of storms is expected to hit California on Wednesday, further soaking areas already struggling with floods and mudslides. At least 14 people have died in the state since the storms began last week.
Community demands answers in death of 13-year-old Karon Blake
Backlash is being felt by members of the D.C. Police Department as community members demand answers and justice for Karon Blake.