Former Red Sox star Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic
David Ortiz, a three-time World Series champion during his career with the Boston Red Sox, is in stable condition after being shot Sunday at a...
Ethiopia seeks new image after years of media repression
Ethiopia was once ranked as one of the worst places in Africa to work as a journalist. It’s now trying to become a model for...
Mixed reality ‘escape room’ recreates WW2
Computer scientists in England are using augmented and virtual reality technology to recreate the lives of telegraphers so you can experience it in a “escape...
YOUR MONEY – Do the math before you pick the expensive school zone
For John Bohnsack, it was a classic parental dilemma: Get a small, expensive house in a high-quality school district, or pay less and get more...
Turkey accuses Iceland of disrespect to soccer team
Turkey accused Icelandic officials on Monday of showing disrespect to its visiting soccer team, after players said they were kept waiting at passport control for...
Stocks climb on trade, rate cut optimism; yuan falters
European shares followed Asian stocks higher on Monday after the United States shelved plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and as investors anticipated lower U.S....
Brexit chaos holding back UK tech sector: London mayor
London’s booming technology sector could be making even faster progress if the gridlock over Brexit wasn’t depriving thousands of start-ups and big tech companies of...
O.J. Simpson says ‘Life is fine’ 25 years after notorious homicides: AP
Former football star and television personality O.J. Simpson said that he and his family have moved on from the “trial of the century” that saw...
‘Hadestown’ storms the Tony Awards
A dark musical re-make of a Greek myth grabs the spotlight at Sunday’s Tony Awards show. “Hadestown” won eight awards, including best musical and best...
High times over for Swaziland cannabis farmers?
The decriminalization of cannabis in South Africa means the market there is set to explode. Growers in Swaziland, who depend on huge South African demand,...