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Deadly heat waves threaten older people as summer nears

Deadly heat waves threaten older people as summer nears

PHOENIX (AP) — Paramedics summoned to an Arizona retirement community last summer found an 80-year-old woman slumped inside her mobile home, enveloped in the suffocating 99-degree (37 C) heat she suffered for days after her air conditioner broke down
California man guilty of killing 3 after doorbell prank

California man guilty of killing 3 after doorbell prank

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man accused of killing three teenage boys by intentionally ramming their car after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him was found guilty Friday of murder.
Tech-rooted groups seek to shake up San Francisco politics

Tech-rooted groups seek to shake up San Francisco politics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The tech entrepreneurs who flocked to San Francisco two decades ago bringing jobs and wealth, and also soaring housing prices and gentrification, are becoming a rising political force in a city they say is woefully off track.
Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat

Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat

TOKYO (AP) — Japan adopted a new five-year ocean policy on Friday that calls for stronger maritime security, including bolstering its coast guard's capability and cooperation with the military as China grows increasingly assertive in regional seas.
Amazon Q1 revenue, profit grow but cloud unit a concern

Amazon Q1 revenue, profit grow but cloud unit a concern

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected revenue and profits for the first quarter, sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading.
In New York, Trudeau gets grilled about Canada's commitment to humanitarian aid

In New York, Trudeau gets grilled about Canada's commitment to humanitarian aid

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced pointed questions about his government's cuts to foreign aid spending Thursday at a star-spangled conference meant to showcase his credentials as an international agent of change.
Ontario to create bail compliance teams, premier says

Ontario to create bail compliance teams, premier says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will establish bail compliance teams in an effort to tackle violent crime. The province is investing $112 million to create dedicated teams in police forces across the province.
Former New Mexico governor remembered as Hispanic role model

Former New Mexico governor remembered as Hispanic role model

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Jerry Apodaca, a Democrat who became New Mexico's first Hispanic governor in 54 years when he took office in 1975, has died. He was 88.
Stock market today: Facebook's parent Meta leads tech higher

Stock market today: Facebook's parent Meta leads tech higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening higher after Meta Platforms became the latest Big Tech stock to report fatter profits than expected for the start of the year. The S&P 500 was 0.
How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?

How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s report Thursday that the economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter signaled that one of the most-anticipated recessions in recent U.S. history has yet to arrive.