Cuba, reeling from oil crisis, acknowledges talks with Trump administration
MEXICO CITY — Cuba, reeling from an oil shortage, has begun direct talks with the United States…
Cuba, reeling from oil crisis, acknowledges talks with Trump administration
MEXICO CITY — Cuba, reeling from an oil shortage, has begun direct talks with the United States in an effort to solve “bilateral differences” between the two countries, Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel said Friday. The comments, broadcast nationwide in Cuba, are the first confirmation of negotiations between the Trump administration and Havana. The U.S. and Cuba have…
High school baseball: Carlos Acuna of Birmingham throws 1-hit shutout
Sophomore pitcher Carlos Acuna, building upon his outstanding freshman season, threw a one-hit shutout on Friday in Birmingham’s 5-0 West Valley League win over Taft. He lost his no-hit bid when the first hitter of the seventh inning singled. He finished with seven strikeouts. In 24 innings this season, Acuna is 3-0 with 29 strikeouts,…
Why Trump’s war with Iran will help fund Russia’s assault on Ukraine | Money News
In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner – and it’s not even a combatant. As US-Israeli strikes on Iran have sent the oil price soaring and raised questions about the American appetite for a prolonged price shock, Russia is already reaping the…
Writers Guild brace for tough negotiations with major studios
It has been nearly three years since Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that lasted 148 days and ushered in an extraordinary period of labor unrest that virtually shut down the film and TV business. Now, writers are poised to commence another round of bargaining with the major studios on a new three-year film…
Dozens of MPs call for formal apology over Britain’s actions during Palestine administration | Politics News
Dozens of MPs are calling for the government to formally apologise for Britain’s actions during its administration of Palestine in the first part of the 20th century. In September, the Britain Owes Palestine campaign group submitted a 400-page legal petition to the government, but has yet to receive a response. Politics latest: Reeves rows with…
EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethylene oxide, a carcinogen
The Trump administration on Friday moved to roll back Biden-era limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical often used in the sterilization of medical devices. The Environmental Protection Agency said repealing the rules, which fall under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, would “safeguard the supply of essential medical equipment” —…
UCLA stuns Michigan State to reach Big Ten tournament semifinals
CHICAGO — When UCLA met Michigan State on its home court less than a month ago, it turned out to be an eye-opening nadir for the Bruins. The game was out of hand in minutes. At one point, they trailed the Spartans by more than 30. The night went so awry for UCLA that its coach, Mick…
Investigate miscarriage of justice and quash Post Office Capture convictions, MPs say | Money News
The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office’s Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon IT programme. As well as creating “urgent” legislation to have these earlier convictions quashed, a new report from the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) also…
Becerra blasts USC and ABC for excluding candidates of color from gubernatorial debate
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, one of the top Democrats running for California governor, on Friday blasted USC and the ABC affiliate in Los Angeles for hosting a debate that he argues purposely excludes all candidates of color. Becerra said and the other candidates were excluded from the televised debate unfairly,…
Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting | UK News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a “shared obligation” to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East. The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) had threatened to pull out of the Downing Street meeting with Ms Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hours before, citing “inflammatory language”. That…