Chinese e-commerce companies report nearly $50 billion in sales on Singles Day, a sales promotion that has become the world’s busiest online shopping day By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer November 11, 2019, 5:33 AM 2 min read Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com reported a total of more than $50 billion in sales on […]
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Trisha Preston was transporting a patient in a mental health crisis in the back of her ambulance when suddenly the woman undid her seatbelt, jumped off the gurney and began attacking the veteran paramedic, punching her and pulling her hair. By the time Preston’s partner wrestled the woman to the floor, Preston had a concussion
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Keanu Reeves is being applauded for doing something that should be pretty normal. The co-hosts on “The View” discussed on Monday the enormous reaction elicited by the actor’s recent red carpet appearance with artist Alexandra Grant. “People are calling 55-year-old movie star Keanu Reeves a hero. Why? Because he showed up on the red carpet
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A British Airways whistleblower has revealed an industry-wide practice that deliberately adds weight to flights, increasing greenhouse gas emissions. “Fuel tankering” sees planes filled with extra fuel, usually to avoid paying higher prices for refuelling at their destination airports. It could mean extra annual emissions equivalent to that of a large town. BA said it
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Dalvin Cook ran for 97 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down, and had another 86 yards receiving to set up three other scores, helping the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-24 By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer November 11, 2019, 4:40 AM 4 min read Dalvin Cook ran for 97 yards,
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Image copyright Getty Images Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba delivered strong early sales as its annual Singles’ Day shopping frenzy kicked off. The world’s biggest online shopping event raked in 100bn yuan ($14bn; £11bn) in sales in just over an hour of trading. A gala featuring pop star Taylor Swift launched the 24-hour shopping blitz. It
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Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned amid turmoil following his disputed re-election last month. In a televised address, Mr Morales said he would resign as president, and urged protesters to “stop attacking the brothers and sisters, stop burning and attacking”. Protesters gathered in the country’s capital, La Paz, and chanted “yes we could” and “Bolivia”
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Devin Booker scored 27 points and hit four 3-pointers, Ricky Rubio added a season-high 22 points and 12 assists and the Phoenix Suns routed the Brooklyn Nets 138-112 By JOSE M. ROMERO The Associated Press November 11, 2019, 3:34 AM 4 min read Devin Booker scored 27 points and hit four 3-pointers, Ricky Rubio added
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A Malaysian judge says the prosecution has made an abuse of power case against ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak in his first corruption trial linked to the looting at the 1MDB investment fund November 11, 2019, 3:32 AM 1 min read A Malaysian judge says the prosecution has made an abuse of power case against ex-Prime
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Diphtheria vaccination programmes protect most people in the UK Two people are being treated in Scotland for the potentially deadly diphtheria infection. NHS Lothian has confirmed the two cases are related and both patients are thought to be in hospital in Edinburgh. The health board said those involved had
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