Europe's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany.

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A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to an Oregon homeless shelter in Portland sold for nearly $51,000 at auction on Monday.

A Russian-American journalist working for a U_S_ government-funded media company has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent.”.

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The American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read.

NASA says its moon rocket needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane and is on track for liftoff next week.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

Duval County students, from middle school to college, can now ride JTA buses for free any time of the year.

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Britain’s defense ministry says Russia’s decision to stop trying to take a staunchly defended steel plant in Mariupol is an effort to free up troops for deployment in other parts of eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message at the Grammy Awards to ask for support in telling the story of Ukraine’s invasion by Russia.

The kiddos can feast like a werewolf on Halloween -- for free!

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Want to keep your card safe and clean? The business is offering to laminate the paper cards for free. All you have to do is bring in your Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued card after receiving your second dose. Staples will then laminate it for you at no charge. Laminating your card will make it water-resistant, easy to clean and more.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Only 19 spots are left for enrollment in The Performers Academy (TPA)’s free after school program for teens ages 14 to 19. Squad Goals Teen Studio will offer diverse programming Monday - Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the full-scale arts academy located in the St. Nicholas area at 3674 Beach Blvd. Students will be exposed to eight disciplines: Fashion Design Lyricism, Theater, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Songwriting and Recording Arts. Enrollment ends December 20 for the program, which begins January 4, 2021. Click here to fill out the SquadGoals Teen Studio Registration FormFor more information, please visit www.jaxtpa.org.

Shop in-store or order for pickup or delivery and save money on Thanksgiving dinner. The Free Thanksgiving Dinner program hopes to make a difficult holiday season more rewarding for families everywhere by giving them a delicious meal without the financial burden. The Walmart-exclusive items included in the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program are: (approx. Add offers -- Follow the instructions to add all nine free Thanksgiving Dinner offers to Your list at Walmart. Shop & earn -- Shop at Walmart in-store with the Ibotta app.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Household of Faith Church in Jacksonville wants to help families in need this Thanksgiving. The church is giving away 600 turkeys and several pallets of food items to community members Saturday at 9 a.m. A limited supply of gas cards and Walmart gift cards will also be included. Call the church if you need food for Thanksgiving at 904-764-8400. Household of Faith church

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Show your “I VOTED” sticker to get a free sweet treat on Election Day! On Tuesday, Nov. 3, everyone who visits a 4 Rivers Smokehouse (all locations) wearing their “I VOTED” sticker will receive a complimentary Patriotic-themed Cookie. For more information, click here. RELATED STORIES:Krispy Kreme is giving a free donut to everyone on election dayFree Haunted Car Wash coming to Jacksonville during 2-day eventBold Bean offering free coffee for voters on Nov. 3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Visit Jacksonville has once again partnered with the city’s top family attractions for Kids Free November, a special monthlong promotion that offers free admission and other discounted activities for children at local museums and attractions. During Kids Free November, Main Event is offering a 30-minute arcade timecard for each child 12 years old and younger with the purchase of a $20 FUN card. MORE INFO: Free family fun: Save big during ‘Kids Free November’The offer is valid only Nov. 1 – 30, 2020, Monday-Friday only. Parents must present the offer on mobile device or mention ‘Jax Kids Free November’ at the Bowl Desk upon arrival. Address: 10370 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is back! One Jacksonville home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel's Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off of Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area! The free haunted house will be open on Friday, October 30 from 7-11 p.m. and October 31 (Halloween) from 7 p.m. - midnight)LOCATION: 2189 George Wyth Rd OpClick here for more information. Daniels dungeon of haunted horrors

Whether you prefer it hot or cold, we’re spilling the beans on where you can score a free coffee on Tuesday! RELATED: Try these 10 Jacksonville coffee shopsWith Sept. 29 being National Coffee Day, several chains are offering customers a free cup of coffee to celebrate the occasion. Rewards members will receive a free coffee AND one free doughnut. Duck Donuts is offering customers a free coffee (any size hot or iced) with any purchase7-Eleven is offering all 7-Rewards members $1 any-size coffee. Wawa is giving customers a free cup of coffee of any size just for stopping in!

The annual Positively Jax Kicks for the Kids event wrapped up another successful year Saturday morning. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Mondays call for coffee... FREE coffee! Dunkin announced they are bringing back a fan favorite -- Free Donut Fridays! They are also starting Free Coffee Mondays! Starting Monday, August 3, if youre a Dunkin Perks Member, you can get a free medium coffee, hot or iced, for free! RELATED | Dunkin is permanently closing about 800 locations across the countryDuring Free Donut Fridays, members get a free classic donut with any drink purchase.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On National Nurses Day, all healthcare workers can get a free coffee as a small token of thanks for all they’ve done during the coronavirus pandemic. On May 6, all healthcare workers who visit a Dunkin location can order a free medium hot or iced coffee, with no purchase necessary, the company said in a press release. “As a brand with a long heritage of serving those who serve, we appreciate and honor the heroic work and unwavering commitment nurses and healthcare professionals show every day,” said Dave Hoffmann, CEO of Dunkin’ Brands. “Their selfless sacrifices inspire all of us to come together to do everything we can to support our communities. For more information, click here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wendy’s locations nationwide will be giving out free 4-piece nuggets on Friday. “No purchase necessary and not a single string attached," Wendy’s said. The offer includes both the original and spicy nuggets. Drive-thru orders only. Click here to find a location near you.

In advance of the launch of streaming service HBO Max, HBO will seek to ease the act of social distancing by making 500 hours of programming available free for a limited time, under the heading #StayHomeBoxOffice. The promotion kicks off April 3, and will include free streaming of such series as "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Veep," as well as HBO documentaries and an assortment of Warner Bros. movies. The programming will be available to stream without a subscription on HBO Now and HBO Go. HBO Max, the company's streaming venture, is scheduled to launch in May. HBO, Warner Bros. and CNN are all units of WarnerMedia.

How about a free dozen? Krispy Kreme announced it’s giving all healthcare workers a free dozen glazed doughnuts every Monday through May 12 to show their gratitude for all they are doing during the coronavirus outbreak. To claim the dozen doughnuts, healthcare workers will simply go through the drive-thru, give their order and show an employee badge. 🥰 As a sweet THANK YOU for all you’re doing, we've got FREE dozens for you... Posted by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Wednesday, March 25, 2020To further spread the sweet doughnut love, Krispy Kreme will add a free dozen glazed doughnuts to every pick-up, drive-thru and delivery orders placed on Saturday beginning March 28. Krispy Kreme hopes customers will share the love with neighbors by giving them the free dozen doughnuts which will include a special smiley-face doughnut.

Dunkin' is giving away a free classic donut with a purchase of any drink every Friday in March, signaling the latest escalation among fast food rivals for the breakfast battle. In addition to plant-based meat alternative sandwiches, Dunkin' has recently bolstered its breakfast offerings with Go2 breakfast deals, egg-based bowls and even a bag of bacon. Wendy's and McDonald's have also pushed nationwide free giveaways to promote their respective apps. Wendy's, which launched its breakfast menu nationwide earlier this week, is giving away a free Chicken Biscuit sandwich with purchase on mobile orders. McDonald's offered free Egg McMuffin sandwiches last Monday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get ready to fall in love with a furry friend this Leap Day! The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) are hosting an adoption event to celebrate Leap Day on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1. The event will be held at Petsmart’s Regency location between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Both shelters will be offering free adoptions on site as well and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.“A leap year gives us one extra day to save more lives,” Denise Deisler, JHS CEO, said. “We are very thankful to PetSmart Charities for allowing us to host this event and for all their life-saving support.”All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.

The 49-year-old animal lover spends his free time driving around California and spotting homeless people with animals. Some of the common illnesses the 20-year veterinarian treats include allergies, skin and ear infections, flea infestations, bad teeth, and even arthritis. On weekends, he spends hours walking around areas such as Skid Row in Los Angeles and downtown San Diego in search of homeless pet owners who could use a helping hand. So far, he has treated about 400 animals in the nine years he has worked as a street vet. Kwane: The Street Vet,” which airs internationally in over 30 countries.