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Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spent a significant chunk of the company's massive pile of cash as it invested $10 billion in Google's parent company and repurchased about $4...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were las...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips. ...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Montezuma-Cortez School District is using Biblically infused reading curriculum

Officials in Montezuma-Cortez School District could have chosen a new elementary reading curriculum from more than 20 state-approved options. Instead, with little public discussion this summer, they p...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity

ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in an overnight vote Saturday approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies into early December and avoid a potentially chaotic government shutdown during the mid...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeare...

DATE: Aug 08, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities

BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin made its way toward land on Saturday. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilo...

DATE: Aug 07, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen...

DATE: Aug 07, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Montezuma-Cortez School District is using Biblically infused reading curriculum

‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity

Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities

A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

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