“The initial reports of the numbers of people who have died or who have been injured will increase quite significantly in the week that follows,” the World Health Organization forecast.
N. Korean leader orders military to improve war readiness
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to expand its combat exercises and strengthen war preparedness as he looks to escalate an already provocative run in weapons demonstrations in the face of deepening tensions with its neighbors an…
Turkey earthquake – latest: Baby born in rubble as death toll passes 7,900
Emergency rescue continues as death toll from 7.8 magnitude quake passes 7,200
Google has started requiring local regulatory approval for loan apps in Nigeria and Kenya, after imposing similar rules in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines (Alexander Onukwue/Semafor)
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Google has started requiring local regulatory approval for loan apps in Nigeria and Kenya, after imposing similar rules in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines — Google has toughened its screening proce…
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank lifts official rate to 3.35% in record ninth consecutive hike to tame inflation
Mortgage holders likely to feel immediate pain but RBA indicates further increases to come in attempt to bring inflation under controlFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily…
Vucevic, Drummond come up big, Bulls beat Spurs 128-104
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls handed San Antonio its ninth straight loss with a 128-104 victory over the Spurs.
NASA practices Artemis II splashdown recovery mission
The preparation for Artemis II is well underway. The second Artemis moon mission plans to bring astronauts back to the moon for the first time since 1972. This week, crews were training for the day those astronauts return to earth.
Provocative business signs in Waterford make an impression
Some racy Valentine’s Day messages on local businesses in Waterford are raising eyebrows and making some drivers chuckle.
Apple, Google, Microsoft want to ditch passwords to improve security
Tech giants Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced they’re working on implementing passwordless sign-on technology, allowing users to more securely log into mobile, desktop and browser apps using their smartphones without a standard password.
Fence builder takes money and disappears, customers say
Laura Dietz has some customers who say they gave her money to build a fence and she turned into a magician – and disappeared.