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Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s

Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s

BOSTON (AP) — A highly contagious disease originating far from America's shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but a divided public agonizes over getting jabbed.
WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users

WhatsApp denies it will drop privacy update for Turkey users

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's competition watchdog said Friday it was told by WhatsApp that the chat app won't apply a controversial privacy update following an investigation, but the announcement was contradicted by the Facebook-owned app, which sa
China authorities name 105 apps for improper data practices

China authorities name 105 apps for improper data practices

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s internet watchdog said Friday it had found Bytedance’s Douyin, Microsoft Bing, LinkedIn and 102 other apps were engaged in improper collection and use of data and ordered them to fix the problem.
Spain gears up for summer, lifts restrictions on UK tourists

Spain gears up for summer, lifts restrictions on UK tourists

MADRID (AP) — Spain is revving up for a return of summer tourists, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday offering an upbeat outlook after his government lifted travel restrictions on British visitors and the European Union moved a step closer t
From Gaza to Chile, Biennale asks how we will live together

From Gaza to Chile, Biennale asks how we will live together

VENICE, Italy (AP) — In the time it has taken to prepare for the Venice Biennale, violence in the Middle East has overtaken a Palestinian family farm in Gaza featured in one of the exhibits.
Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge

NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian trial court on Friday acquitted the founder and editor of an investigative magazine of the charge of sexually assaulting a female journalist in the elevator of a five-star hotel nearly eight years ago.
Japan reporter freed from Myanmar says inmates were abused

Japan reporter freed from Myanmar says inmates were abused

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese journalist who was freed from a Myanmar prison said Friday that military and police interrogators repeatedly asked him about his friends, clients and made-up allegations.
Padres play Mariners, aim to build on Musgrove's strong showing

Padres play Mariners, aim to build on Musgrove's strong showing

Seattle Mariners (21-23, third in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (27-17, second in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Chris Flexen (4-1, 3.46 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) Padres: Chris Paddack (1-3, 3.
Repatriation flight rescues stranded Spaniards from Nepal

Repatriation flight rescues stranded Spaniards from Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Dozens of Spanish nationals who have been stuck in Nepal since the Himalayan nation went into a coronavirus lockdown last month were flown out of the country Friday on a chartered repatriation flight.
South Africa returns: Rugby Championship again 4 countries

South Africa returns: Rugby Championship again 4 countries

SYDNEY (AP) — South Africa is back and the Rugby Championship is once again a four-country tournament including Australia, Argentina and New Zealand.
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