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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he was “shocked and sad” to learn that King Charles III has cancer. But the prime minister says he is relieved that the illness was caught early. Buckingham Palace announced Monday evening that the king has begun outpatient treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. It was found during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate but is not connected to that condition. Sunak said Tuesday that everyone in Britain would be "willing him on and hopefully we... Читать дальше...

A fire has raced through a firecracker factory in central India on Tuesday, killing six people and injuring about 40 others as it sparked other explosions. Videos on social media showed smoke and flames billowing from the factory as people fled the area in fear. The cause of the fire on Tuesday in Harda in Madhya Pradesh state was not immediately clear. There is a huge demand in India for firecrackers, which are used in religious festivals and weddings. Fatal accidents occur nearly every year as... Читать дальше...

Nintendo has reported healthy sales and profits on the back of the hit “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” game, prompting the Japanese video game maker to raise its full fiscal year forecasts. Kyoto-based Nintendo said Tuesday that demand for what it called the first completely new Super Mario game in the series remained strong, along with sales of the new Zelda game and “Pikmin 4.” More than 10.7 million units of the latest Super Mario game have been sold around the world. For the first nine months of the fiscal year... Читать дальше...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Cairo for a meeting with Egyptian leaders that U.S. officials say will concentrate mainly on the task of negotiating a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Such a cease-fire would come in exchange for the release of hostages held by the militants in Gaza. Blinken's visit Tuesday also comes amid growing concerns in Egypt about Israel’s stated intentions to expand the combat in Gaza to areas on the Egyptian border that are crammed with displaced Palestinians. Читать дальше...

A ship traveling through the southern Red Sea has been attacked by a suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone. The attack happened early Tuesday west of Hodeida, Yemen, and a projectile caused “slight damage” to the vessel’s windows on the bridge. That's according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The private security firm Ambrey identified the vessel as a Barbados-flagged, United Kingdom-owned cargo ship. The firm said no one was hurt onboard the vessel, which suffered... Читать дальше...

Shares are mixed in Asia, where Chinese markets advanced after a government investment fund said it would step up stock purchases. But the gains in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong were much smaller than recent losses. On Monday, stocks slipped on Wall Street as data showed the economy remains strong, which could delay interest rate cuts investors are counting on. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% from an all-time high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.7%. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%. Bond... Читать дальше...

UBS has reported a fourth-quarter pretax loss of more than $750 million as the Swiss banking giant continues to integrate its longtime rival Credit Suisse after a government-orchestrated merger. The Zurich-based lender reported losses before taxes of $751 million in the quarter, which included losses of more than a half-billion dollars linked to an investment in SIX Group, which operates Switzerland’s main stock market. The company plans to increase its dividend for the 2023 financial year and said... Читать дальше...

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President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November. With 10 months to go until Election Day, the Democratic incumbent is all in on minimalist events — visits to a boba tea store, a family’s kitchen and a barbershop, for example — rather than big rallies. Biden is leaning into his strength as a retail politician honed over more than 50 years in elected office. But the strategy also reflects what his team sees as a changed media landscape, where TikTok videos and Instagram stories can... Читать дальше...

The balance of power in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is at stake for the fourth time in a year. Voters next week will choose between a Democratic school board member and a Republican political newcomer in a suburban Philadelphia district. Democrats controlled the House by one vote until a member resigned in December. Even though Democrats have been doing well in the district, the national Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is spending $50,000 on the race. A victory for Republicans... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump has a well-worn playbook against women who challenge him. For now, it's Nikki Haley's turn. The former South Carolina governor, like Trump a Republican, is the latest in a long line of women who have proven to be some of his most stubborn opponents. But where Trump emasculates male opponents like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, he attacks women for their appearances and questions their right to challenge him. After Trump won the New Hampshire primary last month and Haley refused to drop out... Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court will be taking its first look in the 156-year history of the 14th Amendment at a provision, Section 3, that’s meant to keep former officeholders who “engaged in insurrection” from ever regaining power. The stakes couldn’t be higher in arguments taking place on Thursday. The court will be weighing whether former President Donald Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, can be disqualified from holding office again because of his efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election... Читать дальше...

The presidential primary campaign is headed west to Nevada this week, where dueling caucuses and primaries are creating confusion among voters but little uncertainty about the expected results. First comes the Nevada presidential primary on Tuesday. Competing in the Democratic race is President Joe Biden, author Marianne Williamson and a handful of less-known challengers. The president is not expected to face any danger of losing the primary. There will also be a Republican presidential primary on... Читать дальше...

49ers fans booed the heck out of the Chiefs during Super Bowl Opening Night.

A man was attacked on Friday morning as he was heading to South End Rowing Club.

The restaurant and cabaret show venue is expected to close at the end of March. 

Passengers sat for over 18 hours on a flight during Calif. bomb cyclone storm.

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's campaign is acknowledging that a series of positive “news” stories posted to her campaign website were generated by ChatGPT. The campaign late Monday has removed more than 30 stories that it said a consultant had compiled using the AI tool. The move comes after a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Monday reported that local news outlets could not find the stories in their archives. Experts say this type of misinformation can erode the public trust and threaten democracy. Читать дальше...

A posh mansion with French chateau vibes in Beverly Hills' exclusive Beverly Park neighborhood has landed on the market for $48.5 million.

Dreamforce will be back, but SF has reportedly lost some other big tech events.

Known as The Pink House, this incredible residence in Naples, FL, was finished five years ago and is on the market for $17.2 million.

The Bravo star and her husband are said to be upgrading to a slightly larger home in the area.

California's Sierra Nevada picks up much-needed fresh snow in atmospheric river event.

George Kittle will clearly be a part of Nickelodeon's coverage of Super Bowl LVIII.

In addition to acquiring a sustainably built home, the buyer gets a rare Pikes Peak mountain view—all for $744,000.