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France’s international minister visits Ivory Coast for talks on safety

France’s international minister visits Ivory Coast for talks on safety

France's foreign minister has visited Ivory Coast for talks on security and trade with President Alassane Ouattara and his government. Speaking in the economic capital Abidjan on Friday, Catherine Colonna said France will remain at…

TC Weekender: Nigeria limits money withdrawals

TC Weekender: Nigeria limits money withdrawals

Editor’s Note Week 49, 2022 Read time: 5 minutes This week, the Nigerian government takes another stab at pushing the cashless economy agenda by imposing limits of individual and corporate cash withdrawals. Will it work,…

Largest stars who reunited on new groups

Largest stars who reunited on new groups

5:00 AM UTCThis offseason has already featured two superstar reunions -- Justin Verlander is reuniting with his longtime Tigers teammate Max Scherzer on the Mets, and Trea Turner is reuniting with his fellow former Nationals…

The perfect baseball gamers born on Dec. 10

The perfect baseball gamers born on Dec. 10

5:00 AM UTCHere’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 10.1) Steve Renko (1944)In 1966, Renko had a decision to make when he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders after a good football…

The offseason’s largest winners … thus far

The offseason’s largest winners … thus far

3:19 AM UTCBut still: We’ve learned a lot. Some fans are grousing about their team’s inactivity; some fans can’t stop reveling in their good fortune. The offseason is a time for excitement and there are…

Greatest single-season win beneficial properties in divisional period

Greatest single-season win beneficial properties in divisional period

Will the upstart Orioles buck a 50-year trend?3:03 AM UTCEvery season has its storylines, and in 2022, one of the most captivating surrounded the Baltimore Orioles. After a five-year rebuild that reached staggering depths (including…

X-factor: How Bogaerts’ signing shakes up Padres’ D

X-factor: How Bogaerts’ signing shakes up Padres’ D

2:56 AM UTCSAN DIEGO -- The offseason is young. More than two months remain until pitchers and catchers report -- more than two months for general manager A.J. Preller to further shake things up in…

‘Delusional’ Bay Space man reportedly traps, assaults two vacationers

‘Delusional’ Bay Space man reportedly traps, assaults two vacationers

Dec. 9, 2022Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 6:17 p.m. Petaluma, Calif.Thomas Winz/Getty Images Two Swedish tourists were found bleeding profusely in their car at a North Bay hotel Thursday morning, officials said.   When police arrived at the…

Efficiency-enhancing medication: Know the dangers

Efficiency-enhancing medication: Know the dangers

Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risksHoping to get an edge by taking performance-enhancing drugs? Learn how these drugs work and how they can have effects on your health.By Mayo Clinic Staff Most serious athletes feel a…

Complete grains: Hearty choices for a nutritious diet

Complete grains: Hearty choices for a nutritious diet

Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy dietFind out why whole grains are better than refined grains and how to add more to your diet.By Mayo Clinic Staff Whole-grain foods are good choices for a…

Stress and hypertension: What is the connection?

Stress and hypertension: What is the connection?

Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?Stress can cause short-term spikes in blood pressure. Taking steps to reduce stress can improve your heart health.By Mayo Clinic Staff Being under stress can cause your blood…

Historic document: Ebola trial candidate vaccines arrive in Uganda 79 days after outbreak declared

Historic document: Ebola trial candidate vaccines arrive in Uganda 79 days after outbreak declared

Kampala, Brazzaville, Geneva – The first doses of one of three candidate vaccines against Sudan ebolavirus arrived in Uganda yesterday. These will be evaluated in a clinical trial called the Solidarity Against Ebola or Tokomeza…