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Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 600

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team ...

Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel

General Mills said Wednesday it has removed artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors. “This achievement reflects how we are evolving with consumer needs while continuing to offer food that tastes great, delivers quality and provides value,” said Bethany Quam, General Mills’ president of cereal, in a statement. General Mills said 90% of its U.S. retail ...

Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after father’s death

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway has a new king, whose tasks will include stabilizing the Scandinavian country’s monarchy and boosting the royal family’s popularity after his wife’s past contacts with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his stepson’s rape conviction. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, “All for Norway,” that dates back to his great-grandfather. His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child became Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and the heir to the ...

Collector chip series will honor America250

CANFIELD — The Canfield Fair collectible chips will feature America250 this year with a special red, white, and blue chip that will be available from any Fair Director during this year’s fair, according to Fair Director Woody Woolman. “We are getting 1,000 of these chips made,” he ...

New Telluride shows promise

For a relative newcomer, the Kia Telluride was an instant success for the South Korean car company when it debuted in 2020. We sang its praises back then and we’re ready for another ‘hurrah’ with the debut of the 2027 Telluride — a turbo powered three-row hybrid. The second-generation redesign is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor with a stretched wheelbase to improve handling while providing more interior space. Power comes from a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors uniquely merged with the transmission assembly instead of mounted on ...

Montgomery saves the day as Newton Falls beats Harding

WARREN — On two separate occasions, Derek Montgomery helped save the game for the Newton Falls boys soccer team. The Tigers’ goalkeeper made two key saves during the second half, and they were key to Thursday’s 2-1 victory over Warren G. Harding at Mollenkopf Stadium in Warren. “Once ...