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Dan and Eugene Levy to host 76th Emmy Awards

Dan and Eugene Levy to host 76th Emmy Awards

August 16, 2024
Dan and Eugene Levy to host 76th Emmy Awards
Environment|Health|Science

Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide

Fusarium oxysporum can infect over 120 plant species. Whether it destroys Cavendish bananas as it did their predecessor depends on the agricultural industry and consumers.

August 16, 2024
Banana apocalypse, part 2 – a genomicist explains the tricky genetics of the fungus devastating bananas worldwide
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US equity funds see biggest weekly outflow in two months

U.S. investors cut their equity fund holdings and boosted safer positions in the seven days to Aug. 14 amid persistent concerns over an economic slowdown and recent market volatility.

August 16, 2024
US equity funds see biggest weekly outflow in two months
Crime|News|Political|US

How Ferguson elevated the profile of the Justice Department's civil rights enforcers

The investigations into Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri 10 years ago catapulted the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division into the spotlight

August 16, 2024
How Ferguson elevated the profile of the Justice Department's civil rights enforcers
Business|Technology

They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign

A Harris advertising campaign that uses Google search is prompting some concerns among news outlets about their work being co-opted for political purposes

August 16, 2024
They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign
Election|Opinion|US

US voters say they’re ready for a woman president − but sexist attitudes still go along with opposition to Harris

Sexism played a key role in Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s defeat − and Donald Trump’s victory − in 2016. Has America become more accepting of a woman leader? Not exactly.

August 16, 2024
US voters say they’re ready for a woman president − but sexist attitudes still go along with opposition to Harris
News|Sports

Cincinnati Open: Defending champion Coco Gauff loses in first round of final tournament before US Open

Cincinnati Open: Defending champion Coco Gauff loses in first round of final tournament before US Open

August 16, 2024
Cincinnati Open: Defending champion Coco Gauff loses in first round of final tournament before US Open
News|World

Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda, already knocking out power

Hurricane Ernesto bore down on Bermuda on Friday as a Category 2 storm, threatening the British island territory with strong winds, a

August 16, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda, already knocking out power
Lifestyle|Travel

This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

August 16, 2024
This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck
Economy|US

Harris has a plan to fix one of America’s biggest economic problems. Here’s what it means for you

Harris has a plan to fix one of America’s biggest economic problems. Here’s what it means for you

August 16, 2024
Harris has a plan to fix one of America’s biggest economic problems. Here’s what it means for you
Health|News|Science

Why does Covid surge in the summer? Dr. Gupta explains possible reasons

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains possible reasons why the Covid-19 virus surges during the summer.

August 16, 2024
Why does Covid surge in the summer? Dr. Gupta explains possible reasons
Health|News|US|World

The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years

The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years

August 16, 2024
The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years
Economy|US

Americans have saved billions with a law they know next to nothing about

Americans have saved billions with a law they know next to nothing about

August 16, 2024
Americans have saved billions with a law they know next to nothing about
Health|Technology

Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon − a medical anthropologist explains why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than later

In the absence of clear-cut regulation, who should decide on where and how a technology that could change the course of human health should be applied?

August 16, 2024
Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon − a medical anthropologist explains why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than later
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls

Voter turnout among young people is historically low in the United States. And there is indication that a relatively small percentage of young voters could cast their ballot in November.

August 16, 2024
Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls
Arts

His crayon is purple – but is Harold a Black boy?

The choices of author and illustrator Crockett Johnson during the printing process – as well as his civil rights advocacy – make it entirely within the realm of possibility.

August 16, 2024
His crayon is purple – but is Harold a Black boy?
Science|Technology

Complicated app settings are a threat to user privacy

Knowing you should set your apps’ privacy permissions might not be enough to protect you. A cybersecurity expert explains how complicated privacy settings can trip you up.

August 16, 2024
Complicated app settings are a threat to user privacy
Environment|Opinion

US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch

Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.

August 16, 2024
US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch
Health

Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, can help patients process painful memories and reduce anxiety and depression stemming from those events.

August 16, 2024
Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity
Health

West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it

Most people who get infected with West Nile virus have mild symptoms, but in certain cases the illness can become serious or even deadly.

August 16, 2024
West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it
Economy|Finance

Brazil's economy shows strength in Q2 as June activity overshoots forecasts

The Brazilian economy closed the second quarter showing resilience after much stronger-than-expected activity data in June, central bank figures showed on Friday, reinforcing

August 16, 2024
Brazil's economy shows strength in Q2 as June activity overshoots forecasts
Election|News|US

What to expect in Wyoming's state primaries

Wyoming has been among the most conservative states in the county, and on Tuesday, voters will select the Republican candidates who will advance to November’s general election for federal and state legislative offices

August 16, 2024
What to expect in Wyoming's state primaries
Africa|News|World

Southern African leaders meet amid mpox concerns and a political crackdown in summit host Zimbabwe

African leaders will meet in Zimbabwe on Saturday for a scheduled summit of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community

August 16, 2024
Southern African leaders meet amid mpox concerns and a political crackdown in summit host Zimbabwe
Election|News|US

The Latest: Trump promotes falsehoods while Harris is scrutinized for her shifting policy stances

The running mates of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are coming under greater scrutiny as the presidential election heats up

August 16, 2024
The Latest: Trump promotes falsehoods while Harris is scrutinized for her shifting policy stances
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian strikes on Donetsk capital wound seven people, Russian official says

A series of Ukrainian strikes wounded at least seven people and set a shopping centre ablaze in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine on Friday, the top Russian

August 16, 2024
Ukrainian strikes on Donetsk capital wound seven people, Russian official says
Arts|Lifestyle|World

His love of music is helping refugees and immigrants build new lives

His love of music is helping refugees and immigrants build new lives

August 16, 2024
His love of music is helping refugees and immigrants build new lives
Business|News|Technology

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles in China that may have Takata airbag inflators

Officials in China say BMW is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the U.S. last month

August 16, 2024
BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles in China that may have Takata airbag inflators
Economy|News|US

Harris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax relief

Harris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax relief

August 16, 2024
Harris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax relief
Europe|Health

Greece partially lifts ban for transporting animals after goat plague

Greece said on Friday that it would partially lift a ban on transporting sheep and goats that it imposed last month after goat plague was detected in the country.

August 16, 2024
Greece partially lifts ban for transporting animals after goat plague
Europe|Sports

Ajax qualifies for Europa League Play-off after record 34 penalties taken in remarkable shootout against Panathinaikos

Ajax qualifies for Europa League Play-off after record 34 penalties taken in remarkable shootout against Panathinaikos

August 16, 2024
Ajax qualifies for Europa League Play-off after record 34 penalties taken in remarkable shootout against Panathinaikos
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China will focus on boosting consumption to improve economy, premier says

China's Premier Li Qiang told a cabinet plenary session on Friday that great efforts must be made to boost the economy and the country will focus on stimulating consumption, state

August 16, 2024
China will focus on boosting consumption to improve economy, premier says
Election|News

What to expect in Florida's state primaries

Republican Rick Scott’s bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in the upcoming primary

August 16, 2024
What to expect in Florida's state primaries
Business|Economy|Europe

Poland overtakes China as sales market for German products

German exporters sold more goods to Poland than to China in the first half of the year, an analysis showed on Friday, marking the success of a diversification drive

August 16, 2024
Poland overtakes China as sales market for German products
News|World

Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders

Israeli leaders have roundly condemned a settler attack that killed one Palestinian and torched homes and cars in the occupied West Bank

August 16, 2024
Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders
Sports

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle in win over Washington Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle in win over Washington Nationals

August 16, 2024
Philadelphia Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hits for cycle in win over Washington Nationals
Election|News|US

What to expect in Alaska's primaries

Alaska voters are set to shrink the pool of contenders for its highly sought-after U.S. House seat from a dozen candidates to just four

August 16, 2024
What to expect in Alaska's primaries
Environment|News|World

Photos from space show just how close Greece wildfires got to burning whole towns

Photos from space show just how close Greece wildfires got to burning whole towns

August 16, 2024
Photos from space show just how close Greece wildfires got to burning whole towns
Europe|Health|News|World

More imported cases of new mpox strain in Europe expected, public health agency says

More imported cases of a new mpox strain will appear in Europe in the coming weeks but the risk of sustained transmission remains low, the head of

August 16, 2024
More imported cases of new mpox strain in Europe expected, public health agency says
Economy|News|US

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a sweeping set of economic proposals meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans

August 16, 2024
Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?

China will impose export controls on some antimony products from Sept. 15, it said on Thursday, citing national security, adding to measures imposed by Beijing since last year to curb

August 16, 2024
What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?
Economy|US

Harris pledges to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes in economy speech

Kamala Harris outlined proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, ban "price gouging" by grocers and build more affordable housing on

August 16, 2024
Harris pledges to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes in economy speech
Entertainment|Europe

Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

Multiplayer shooter game Fortnite is available again on iPhones in the European Union and worldwide on Google's Android devices after a gap of four years,

August 16, 2024
Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android
Election|Opinion

First-time presidential voters met to discuss politics and democracy. Here’s what they had to say

First-time presidential voters met to discuss politics and democracy. Here’s what they had to say

August 16, 2024
First-time presidential voters met to discuss politics and democracy. Here’s what they had to say
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Cash sweep scrutiny threatens wealth managers' credit ratings, Moody's says

The spate of regulatory investigations into wealth managers' cash sweep programs could hurt their credit ratings, Moody's Ratings warned on Thursday, underscoring the

August 16, 2024
Cash sweep scrutiny threatens wealth managers' credit ratings, Moody's says
Americas|Environment|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda as wealthy British territory closes down

Hurricane Ernesto has started to pound Bermuda with heavy winds and rain after officials on the tiny British territory in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean opened shelters and closed government offices

August 16, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda as wealthy British territory closes down
News|US|World

Biden designates the site of 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument

Biden designates the site of 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument

August 16, 2024
Biden designates the site of 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument
News|World

Ukrainian officials urge civilians to evacuate eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops close in

Military authorities in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk have urged civilians to speed up their evacuation because the Russian army is quickly closing in on what has for months been one of Moscow’s key targets

August 16, 2024
Ukrainian officials urge civilians to evacuate eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops close in
Crime|News|US

White woman found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for fatally shooting Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing

White woman found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for fatally shooting Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing

August 16, 2024
White woman found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for fatally shooting Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing
Sports

Premier League: Can anybody stop Manchester City from lifting a fifth straight title?

Premier League: Can anybody stop Manchester City from lifting a fifth straight title?

August 16, 2024
Premier League: Can anybody stop Manchester City from lifting a fifth straight title?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Evergrande onshore unit's administrator seeks details from creditors ahead of meeting

The administrator of a major Evergrande onshore unit has asked creditors to provide details about the debt the embattled property developer owes to them ahead of the first

August 16, 2024
Evergrande onshore unit's administrator seeks details from creditors ahead of meeting
Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

How to retire abroad plus expert advice for nervous investors

Sign up here for the Reuters On the Money newsletter to get U.S. personal finance tips and insights. Do you dream about living overseas when you retire?

August 16, 2024
How to retire abroad plus expert advice for nervous investors
News|Political|World

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years

India has announced three-phased assembly elections in disputed Kashmir, the first in a decade and in a new political environment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy and downgraded it to a federally controlled territory

August 16, 2024
India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years
Economy|Finance|US

Harris aims at stubbornly high prices

Vice President Kamala Harris' speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday will focus on economics, and specifically around her plans to lower costs and target "corporate price-gouging" if

August 16, 2024
Harris aims at stubbornly high prices
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Disney has a price problem. It has ambitious plans to fix that

Disney has a price problem. It has ambitious plans to fix that

August 16, 2024
Disney has a price problem. It has ambitious plans to fix that
Economy|Education|News|US

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September

August 16, 2024
Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September
Entertainment

What to know about the ‘Alien’ series, from A to xenomorph

What to know about the ‘Alien’ series, from A to xenomorph

August 16, 2024
What to know about the ‘Alien’ series, from A to xenomorph
Crime|News|US

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder has been captured at a North Carolina hotel three days after his escape on the way to a medical appointment

August 16, 2024
Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say
Asia|Crime|Health|News

Protests grow in India over the rape and killing of a doctor at a state-run hospital

Thousands of people, including doctors and paramedics, are marching through various Indian cities to protest the rape and killing of a trainee doctor at a government hospital last week

August 16, 2024
Protests grow in India over the rape and killing of a doctor at a state-run hospital
MidEast|News|US|World

US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does complete withdrawal

The US maintains close to 1,000 troops in Syria and supports Kurdish groups in the northeast and some opposition groups in the southeast.

August 16, 2024
US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does complete withdrawal
News|Sports

Colin Kaepernick won’t be on the LA Chargers this year, says head coach Jim Harbaugh

Colin Kaepernick won’t be on the LA Chargers this year, says head coach Jim Harbaugh

August 16, 2024
Colin Kaepernick won’t be on the LA Chargers this year, says head coach Jim Harbaugh
Business|News|Technology|US

Ford recalls about 85,000 Explorer SUVs over engine fire risk

Ford Motor is recalling about 85,000 Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package over concerns of an engine fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

August 16, 2024
Ford recalls about 85,000 Explorer SUVs over engine fire risk
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Chipmaker Texas Instruments to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from US

Texas Instruments said on Friday it would receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the U.S.

August 16, 2024
Chipmaker Texas Instruments to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from US
Uncategorized

Bangladesh student protesters eye new party to cement their revolution

By Ruma Paul, Krishn Kaushik, Devjyot Ghoshal and Krishna N.

August 16, 2024
Bangladesh student protesters eye new party to cement their revolution
Crime|News|US

Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

President Joe Biden on Friday designated a national monument to commemorate a 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, that left several

August 16, 2024
Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Free rent and free parking: Landlords are throwing in sweeteners

Free rent and free parking: Landlords are throwing in sweeteners

August 16, 2024
Free rent and free parking: Landlords are throwing in sweeteners
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney’s not alone in saying your clicks means you can’t sue

Disney’s not alone in saying your clicks means you can’t sue

August 16, 2024
Disney’s not alone in saying your clicks means you can’t sue
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Legal analyst read through the Disney+ contract. Hear her thoughts on Disney’s attempt to block lawsuit

Defense attorney Misty Marris discusses Disney's efforts to block a trial for a wrongful death lawsuit brought by a man after his wife died from a severe allergic reaction following a meal at a restaurant in Disney Springs, which is part of the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. Disney is trying to get it thrown out of court and sent to arbitration — because he signed up for Disney+ years earlier.

August 16, 2024
Legal analyst read through the Disney+ contract. Hear her thoughts on Disney’s attempt to block lawsuit
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks say the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting

August 16, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks
Crime|Europe|Sports

Spanish police arrest four suspects in connection with stabbing of Barcelona teen soccer sensation Lamine Yamal’s father

Spanish police arrest four suspects in connection with stabbing of Barcelona teen soccer sensation Lamine Yamal’s father

August 16, 2024
Spanish police arrest four suspects in connection with stabbing of Barcelona teen soccer sensation Lamine Yamal’s father
Health|Lifestyle|Science

5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds

5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds

August 16, 2024
5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds
MidEast|News|World

Israeli army orders fresh evacuations in Gaza as fighting continues

The Israeli army ordered people in south and central Gaza areas it had previously designated humanitarian safe zones to leave on

August 16, 2024
Israeli army orders fresh evacuations in Gaza as fighting continues
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth

As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai

August 16, 2024
As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth
Asia|Election|World

Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin Shinawatra

The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable comeback for the political dynasty founded by her billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006

August 16, 2024
Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin Shinawatra
Americas|Crime|News|World

Mexico's truth commission reveals new evidence of ‘death flights’ during 1965-1990 'dirty war'

More evidence has emerged that Mexican authorities disposed of the bodies of dissidents in “death flights” during the country's 1965-1990 “dirty war.”

August 16, 2024
Mexico's truth commission reveals new evidence of ‘death flights’ during 1965-1990 'dirty war'
MidEast|News|World

US official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance

A U.S. official says mediators are preparing for a possible cease-fire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, in a sign that mediators believe an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war might be imminent

August 16, 2024
US official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance
Asia|News

Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become Thailand’s youngest prime minister in new political shake-up

Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become Thailand’s youngest prime minister in new political shake-up

August 16, 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become Thailand’s youngest prime minister in new political shake-up
Europe|News|World

War-hit Kyiv hospital is scrutinised over reconstruction effort

After a Russian missile tore through Ukraine's largest children's hospital last month, fundraiser Yevhen Vember sprang into action, marshalling more than $9 million

August 16, 2024
War-hit Kyiv hospital is scrutinised over reconstruction effort
Election|US

'He's our David': Why a fan believes Donald Trump is getting more support among Black voters

CNN’s Elle Reeve speaks with Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who sells Confederate flag swimsuits along with pro-Trump merchandise in Virginia. She and her customers say race does not matter in the Presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

August 16, 2024
'He's our David': Why a fan believes Donald Trump is getting more support among Black voters
Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Black and MAGA: The identity politics inside a pro-Trump store

Black and MAGA: The identity politics inside a pro-Trump store

August 16, 2024
Black and MAGA: The identity politics inside a pro-Trump store
News|Technology|US

Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case

Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering

August 16, 2024
Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case
News|Political|World

Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia

An influential aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the West and the U.S.-led NATO alliance had helped to plan

August 16, 2024
Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Matthew Perry's death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and a reputed dealer

The long investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five people who prosecutors say contributed to his ketamine overdose

August 16, 2024
Matthew Perry's death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and a reputed dealer
News|Videos|World

Ukrainian truck seen transporting blindfolded soldiers

New footage captured by AFP reveals a Ukrainian truck transporting blindfolded individuals believed to be Russian soldiers. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.

August 16, 2024
Ukrainian truck seen transporting blindfolded soldiers
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin promised poorly trained conscripts wouldn’t be sent to war. Now the front line has come to them

Putin promised poorly trained conscripts wouldn’t be sent to war. Now the front line has come to them

August 16, 2024
Putin promised poorly trained conscripts wouldn’t be sent to war. Now the front line has come to them
Business|Economy|Finance

Japanese flows and yen show markets recovering from BOJ scare

Japanese investment data on Friday confirmed what the sliding yen had been pointing to all week, that after a scary burst of turmoil global investors were

August 16, 2024
Japanese flows and yen show markets recovering from BOJ scare
Asia|News|World

Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan

August 16, 2024
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Election|News|Political|US

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

The “Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats after an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending

August 16, 2024
Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle
Opinion|Political

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

Politicians often recalibrate in the face of shifting public opinion and circumstance

August 16, 2024
What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them
News|Opinion

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates

Even before JD Vance got into politics, he has been clear about his concerns regarding birth rates

August 16, 2024
Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates
Election|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

JD Vance repeatedly expressed alarm about declining birth rates as he launched his political career with a bid for the U.S. Senate in Ohio

August 16, 2024
Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births
Asia|Crime|News

More protests rock India after rape and murder of medic, doctors plan work stoppage

Police in the Indian state of West Bengal on Friday arrested hundreds of protesters angry over the rape and murder of a medic

August 16, 2024
More protests rock India after rape and murder of medic, doctors plan work stoppage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains

U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November

August 16, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with some more gains
Europe|News|World

Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities

A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv’s forces seize scores of villages, attack air bases and force the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians in what has become the largest attack on the country since World War II

August 16, 2024
Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities
Asia

Oldest first-time panda mom gives birth to twins

Oldest first-time panda mom gives birth to twins

August 16, 2024
Oldest first-time panda mom gives birth to twins
Environment|Science|World

Hong Kong’s giant panda Ying Ying gives birth to twins

Giant panda Ying Ying has given birth to twins at Ocean Park in Hong Kong. The first-time mother is the oldest giant panda on record to give birth at 19 years old. That's the equivalent of 57 in human years.

August 16, 2024
Hong Kong’s giant panda Ying Ying gives birth to twins
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Families of hostages in Gaza hope cease-fire talks will end their nightmare

Some families of hostages held in Gaza believe the latest round of cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas could be the last best chance to set their loved ones free after more than 300 days of captivity

August 16, 2024
Families of hostages in Gaza hope cease-fire talks will end their nightmare
News|US

Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims at news conference

Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims at news conference

August 16, 2024
Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims at news conference
Economy|News|US

CNN fact-checks 'egregiously wrong’ claims Trump made in opening statement

CNN's Daniel Dale fact checks former President Donald Trump's opening statement during a news conference in New Jersey, surrounded by an array of grocery products, where he blamed President Joe Biden's administration's economic policies for causing inflation.

August 16, 2024
CNN fact-checks 'egregiously wrong’ claims Trump made in opening statement
Sports

Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson became the first rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle in a 13-3 win Thursday over the Washington Nationals

August 16, 2024
Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs Nationals
Asia|World

Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister

Thailand’s Parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister

August 16, 2024
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister
Asia|Australia|News|World

Australia, NZ say AUKUS deal to boost security amid strategic challenges

The leaders of Australia and New Zealand said on Friday the AUKUS trilateral defence pact would boost regional security and stability, as both countries warned they

August 16, 2024
Australia, NZ say AUKUS deal to boost security amid strategic challenges
Business|Crime|News|US

Nevada gaming regulators accuse Resorts World casino of accommodating illegal gambling

Nevada gaming regulators have accused the Resorts World casino of turning a blind eye to illegal bookmaking

August 16, 2024
Nevada gaming regulators accuse Resorts World casino of accommodating illegal gambling
News|Sports

Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season

If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest

August 16, 2024
Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season
Business|Entertainment|Sports

ESPN has fired Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder, source says

ESPN has fired Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder, source says

August 16, 2024
ESPN has fired Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder, source says
Crime|News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and others subpoenaed in long-standing federal probe

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and others subpoenaed in long-standing federal probe

August 16, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and others subpoenaed in long-standing federal probe
News|Sports

Napheesa Collier scores 17 in return from Olympic break to help the Lynx beat Mystics 79-68

Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 79-68

August 16, 2024
Napheesa Collier scores 17 in return from Olympic break to help the Lynx beat Mystics 79-68
News|World

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, drawing condemnation from top officials

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, drawing condemnation from top officials

August 16, 2024
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, drawing condemnation from top officials
Health|Sports

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free

August 16, 2024
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free
Business|Technology

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban

TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment

August 16, 2024
TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
Asia|Environment|News|World

Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, power out, flights, trains canceled as a typhoon approaches

Thousands of people in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate because of risks of flooding and mudslides from a powerful typhoon approaching in the Pacific Ocean

August 16, 2024
Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, power out, flights, trains canceled as a typhoon approaches
Crime|News

Remains of mother and child missing since 1974 found in canal, police say

Remains of mother and child missing since 1974 found in canal, police say

August 16, 2024
Remains of mother and child missing since 1974 found in canal, police say
News|Technology|US

TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

TikTok told a federal appeals court on Thursday that the U.S.

August 16, 2024
TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal
Crime|News

Man, 75, sentenced to 25 years in killing of son’s neighbor over dog poop dispute, lashes out at victim’s widow in court

Man, 75, sentenced to 25 years in killing of son’s neighbor over dog poop dispute, lashes out at victim’s widow in court

August 16, 2024
Man, 75, sentenced to 25 years in killing of son’s neighbor over dog poop dispute, lashes out at victim’s widow in court
Education|News|Sports

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations

Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations

August 16, 2024
Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program for one academic year due to gambling violations
News|US|World

Coast Guard rescues boater adrift in flooded vessel

Coast Guard rescues boater adrift in flooded vessel

August 16, 2024
Coast Guard rescues boater adrift in flooded vessel
Sports

Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals

Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night

August 16, 2024
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

World stocks extend week-long rebound after slew of US data

Global shares pushed higher on Friday, adding to weekly gains, after encouraging U.S. economic data helped soothe fears of a recession in the

August 16, 2024
World stocks extend week-long rebound after slew of US data
Crime|News|US

Law enforcement needs your help solving 1980 double murder

Law enforcement needs your help solving 1980 double murder

August 16, 2024
Law enforcement needs your help solving 1980 double murder
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor

Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor

August 16, 2024
Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor
Business|Economy|News|Technology

Union members have concerns about product as Harley-Davidson announces some production will move to Thailand

Union members have concerns about product as Harley-Davidson announces some production will move to Thailand

August 16, 2024
Union members have concerns about product as Harley-Davidson announces some production will move to Thailand
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

What to know about the 5 people charged in Matthew Perry’s death

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors

August 16, 2024
What to know about the 5 people charged in Matthew Perry’s death
Crime|News

$50,000 reward offered for information leading to capture of escaped convicted murderer

$50,000 reward offered for information leading to capture of escaped convicted murderer

August 16, 2024
$50,000 reward offered for information leading to capture of escaped convicted murderer
Environment|News|World

'I still cry:' Residents look back on Tropical Storm Fred's impact 3 years later

'I still cry:' Residents look back on Tropical Storm Fred's impact 3 years later

August 16, 2024
'I still cry:' Residents look back on Tropical Storm Fred's impact 3 years later
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

China's senior tourists could be a silver lining for travel firms

Travel companies are betting that Chinese tourism could return to its pre-pandemic boom days if they tweak tours to avoid steep hikes, add

August 16, 2024
China's senior tourists could be a silver lining for travel firms
Economy|Environment|News|US

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo

August 16, 2024
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plot

Taylor Swift has made a triumphant return to the Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium with an assist from Ed Sheeran

August 15, 2024
Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plot
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade

The dollar fell against the yen on Friday, and was softer against other peers as traders took profits and investors sifted through economic data to gauge the

August 15, 2024
Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade
Business|Economy|Finance|US

READ: Former President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure

READ: Former President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure

August 15, 2024
READ: Former President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Trump’s financial disclosure shows millions made from licensing deals but costly civil judgments

Trump’s financial disclosure shows millions made from licensing deals but costly civil judgments

August 15, 2024
Trump’s financial disclosure shows millions made from licensing deals but costly civil judgments
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore's July exports rise 15.7% y/y, stronger than forecast

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 15.7% in July from a year earlier, data on Friday showed, with both electronics and non-electronics exports growing.

August 15, 2024
Singapore's July exports rise 15.7% y/y, stronger than forecast
Asia|News|US|World

A planned float in NYC's India Day Parade is anti-Muslim and should be removed, opponents say

A float in Sunday’s upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates a Hindu temple built over a razed mosque in India is being criticized as anti-Muslim

August 15, 2024
A planned float in NYC's India Day Parade is anti-Muslim and should be removed, opponents say
Asia|Education|News|World

Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn

Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn

August 15, 2024
Shut out of school by the Taliban, Afghan girls and women are finding new ways to learn
Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos

4 arrested in killing of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Los Angeles police have arrested four people in the death of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, who was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car

August 15, 2024
4 arrested in killing of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
News|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference
Business|Economy|News

Harris to announce 4-year plan to lower housing costs

Harris to announce 4-year plan to lower housing costs

August 15, 2024
Harris to announce 4-year plan to lower housing costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent's commission

Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent

August 15, 2024
Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent's commission
News

Transit workers save cat and her five kittens who were living in station wall

Transit workers save cat and her five kittens who were living in station wall

August 15, 2024
Transit workers save cat and her five kittens who were living in station wall
Sports

Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Matsuyama right behind with new caddie and no coach

Chris Kirk is in the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship

August 15, 2024
Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Matsuyama right behind with new caddie and no coach
Health|News

Euthanized puppy tests negative for rabies following health warning after adoption event

Euthanized puppy tests negative for rabies following health warning after adoption event

August 15, 2024
Euthanized puppy tests negative for rabies following health warning after adoption event
Business|Election|Finance|US

What voters need to know about Harris’ and Trump’s economic policy proposals

What voters need to know about Harris’ and Trump’s economic policy proposals

August 15, 2024
What voters need to know about Harris’ and Trump’s economic policy proposals
Asia|Business|Technology

‘I felt like a celebrity’: Personalized ads hit China subway stations as operators scramble for cash

‘I felt like a celebrity’: Personalized ads hit China subway stations as operators scramble for cash

August 15, 2024
‘I felt like a celebrity’: Personalized ads hit China subway stations as operators scramble for cash
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Kihn of rock and roll: Greg Kihn of '80s 'Jeopardy' song fame dies at 75

Greg Kihn, a rock and roll musician best known for his '80s hit songs “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song,” has died

August 15, 2024
Kihn of rock and roll: Greg Kihn of '80s 'Jeopardy' song fame dies at 75
Crime|News|US

Secret Service beefs up security for Trump, including with bulletproof glass

Secret Service beefs up security for Trump, including with bulletproof glass

August 15, 2024
Secret Service beefs up security for Trump, including with bulletproof glass
Environment|News|Science|World

Watchdogs want US to address extreme plutonium contamination in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon

Watchdogs are raising new concerns about legacy contamination in Los Alamos, the birthplace of the atomic bomb and home to a renewed effort to manufacture key components for nuclear weapons

August 15, 2024
Watchdogs want US to address extreme plutonium contamination in Los Alamos' Acid Canyon
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded

Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he entered politics — is getting renewed scrutiny

August 15, 2024
What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded
MidEast|News|World

Gaza ceasefire talks paused with resumption planned next week

Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha paused on Friday with negotiators to meet again next week seeking an agreement to end fighting between Israel

August 15, 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks paused with resumption planned next week
Australia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Australia's NAB posts profit dip, investors cheer margin stability

National Australia Bank, the country's No. 3 lender by total loans, reported on Friday that profit fell in the June quarter as inflation pushed up costs

August 15, 2024
Australia's NAB posts profit dip, investors cheer margin stability
Americas|Crime|News|US

US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country

A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country has been arrested in New York by U.S. immigration authorities

August 15, 2024
US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
News|World

North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin vow deeper ties on Korean liberation day

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed a pledge to deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked an anniversary of

August 15, 2024
North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin vow deeper ties on Korean liberation day
Election|News|US

Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with Harris

Four days before the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, the platform the party’s delegates are poised to approve there names the wrong candidate for president

August 15, 2024
Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with Harris
Crime|News|Sports|US

Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner gets 10 months in prison for joining Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A St. Louis Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol while dressed up in the outfit that he was known for wearing as he jogged around outside the baseball team’s stadium

August 15, 2024
Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner gets 10 months in prison for joining Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Economy|Election|US

Harris to call for construction of 3 million new homes in speech on Friday, source says

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris plans to call for the construction of 3 million new housing units and outline new tax incentives for builders that construct

August 15, 2024
Harris to call for construction of 3 million new homes in speech on Friday, source says
Health|News|Science

What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning?

What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning?

August 15, 2024
What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning?
Americas|Crime|News|US

US prosecutors aim to try Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada in New York, then in Texas

A Mexican drug lord who was arrested in the U.S. last month could be headed to trial in New York City

August 15, 2024
US prosecutors aim to try Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada in New York, then in Texas
Environment|Health|News|US

Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear

August 15, 2024
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear
Science

Johannes Kepler thought he sketched Mercury orbiting across the sun. What he actually captured has solved a solar mystery

Johannes Kepler thought he sketched Mercury orbiting across the sun. What he actually captured has solved a solar mystery

August 15, 2024
Johannes Kepler thought he sketched Mercury orbiting across the sun. What he actually captured has solved a solar mystery
Election|News|Opinion|US

Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary

An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week’s state primary

August 15, 2024
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'

A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app

August 15, 2024
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Education|News|US|World

A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests

Protests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus

August 15, 2024
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Election|News|US

Alabama purging 3,251 noncitizens from voting rolls

Alabama purging 3,251 noncitizens from voting rolls

August 15, 2024
Alabama purging 3,251 noncitizens from voting rolls
News|Opinion|Sports|US

Jordan Chiles says panel's call for her to return Olympic bronze is 'unjust' and 'significant blow'

American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that she must return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message she posted on social media

August 15, 2024
Jordan Chiles says panel's call for her to return Olympic bronze is 'unjust' and 'significant blow'
Election|US

VP nominee JD Vance to dissolve last vestige of mothballed charity, give its $11K to Appalachia

The Trump-Vance campaign says Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is preparing to dissolve what’s left of the modest charitable effort he launched to help people in Appalachia after writing “Hillbilly Elegy.”

August 15, 2024
VP nominee JD Vance to dissolve last vestige of mothballed charity, give its $11K to Appalachia
MidEast|News|US|World

Iraq postpones plans for US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions

Iraq postpones plans for US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions

August 15, 2024
Iraq postpones plans for US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Lula eyes Galipolo among joint nominations for Brazil central bank, sources say

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is looking at submitting all four of his upcoming nominations for the board of the central bank at

August 15, 2024
Lula eyes Galipolo among joint nominations for Brazil central bank, sources say
News|Science

A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why

A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast

August 15, 2024
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
Americas|Election|News|World

Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico's presidential vote in June, is finally declared president-elect

Claudia Sheinbaum, the woman who won Mexico’s June 2 presidential vote, has finally been formally declared Mexico's President-elect, the first woman to hold the office in Mexico

August 15, 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico's presidential vote in June, is finally declared president-elect
Sports|US

Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of a stretch that most big-league clubs can only dream about, winners of six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break and 30 of 40 since late June

August 15, 2024
Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
News|US

Secret Service OKs plan for Trump to continue outdoor rallies, says Washington Post

The U.S.

August 15, 2024
Secret Service OKs plan for Trump to continue outdoor rallies, says Washington Post
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|Uncategorized

City of Des Moines moves forward with homeless ordinance

City of Des Moines moves forward with homeless ordinance

August 15, 2024
City of Des Moines moves forward with homeless ordinance
Crime|News|US

US seeks to move alleged Mexican drug kingpin 'El Mayo' to Brooklyn for trial

Federal prosecutors are seeking to move alleged Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada from Texas to face trial in the same Brooklyn courthouse where his

August 15, 2024
US seeks to move alleged Mexican drug kingpin 'El Mayo' to Brooklyn for trial
Celebrity|Entertainment

Lily Collins has found ‘Emily 2.0’ in Paris

Lily Collins, the star of the hit Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” tells The Associated Press that her confidence has grown with each season of the show, mirroring her character

August 15, 2024
Lily Collins has found ‘Emily 2.0’ in Paris
Environment|News|US

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg brings millions of dollars to preserve Lake Tahoe at annual summit

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg brings millions of dollars to preserve Lake Tahoe at annual summit

August 15, 2024
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg brings millions of dollars to preserve Lake Tahoe at annual summit
Business|Economy|News|Opinion

City leaders ask residents what to build at vacant 102-acre site in south Sacramento

City leaders ask residents what to build at vacant 102-acre site in south Sacramento

August 15, 2024
City leaders ask residents what to build at vacant 102-acre site in south Sacramento
Crime|News|US

Detroit judge sidelined for making sleepy teen wear jail clothes on court field trip

A Detroit judge has been sidelined for ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs while she was on a field trip to his courtroom

August 15, 2024
Detroit judge sidelined for making sleepy teen wear jail clothes on court field trip
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Artists who object to Trump using their songs from Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes' estate: How it works

Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and estates of deceased legends — many musicians have objected to former president Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events

August 15, 2024
Artists who object to Trump using their songs from Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes' estate: How it works
Entertainment

Stumpy, the gnarled, old cherry tree, is gone. But its clones — little Stumplings — live on

Stumpy lives on

August 15, 2024
Stumpy, the gnarled, old cherry tree, is gone. But its clones — little Stumplings — live on
Americas|News|World

A black X is appearing on the doors of Maduro opponents in Venezuela

A black X is appearing on the doors of Maduro opponents in Venezuela

August 15, 2024
A black X is appearing on the doors of Maduro opponents in Venezuela
Education|News|Sports

Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations

Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated NCAA rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions

August 15, 2024
Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
Environment|Science|World

The world’s largest iceberg is spinning in an ocean vortex with no end in sight

The world’s largest iceberg is spinning in an ocean vortex with no end in sight

August 15, 2024
The world’s largest iceberg is spinning in an ocean vortex with no end in sight
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Peter Marshall, original host of TV's 'Hollywood Squares,' dies at 98

Peter Marshall, the cheery actor, singer and nightclub comedian who became one of America's best-known game show hosts on the long-running program "The Hollywood Squares"

August 15, 2024
Peter Marshall, original host of TV's 'Hollywood Squares,' dies at 98
Sports

Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State's quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup again

Will Howard has won Ohio State’s quarterback battle against Devin Brown and will be the starter when the No. 2 Buckeyes open against Akron on Aug. 31

August 15, 2024
Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State's quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup again
Sports

NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school

Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration

August 15, 2024
NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
Americas|News|World

Prince Harry and Meghan are in Colombia. Here’s what to know about their visit

Prince Harry and Meghan are in Colombia. Here’s what to know about their visit

August 15, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Colombia. Here’s what to know about their visit
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US corporate bond spreads recover on promising economic data

U.S. corporate bond spreads, the premium over Treasuries that companies pay for debt, are starting to recoup some lost ground after recent strong economic data increased

August 15, 2024
US corporate bond spreads recover on promising economic data
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Iconic Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $24 million

Iconic Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $24 million

August 15, 2024
Iconic Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $24 million
Business|Health|News|US

Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge

Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law

August 15, 2024
Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
Business|News

Canada rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration in labor dispute

Canadian Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request by Canadian National Railway to initiate binding arbitration in a labor dispute with the Teamsters union, a

August 15, 2024
Canada rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration in labor dispute
Election|US

Trump tackles Harris' economic record at rambling press conference

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump sought to tie his Democratic rival Kamala Harris to the Biden administration's

August 15, 2024
Trump tackles Harris' economic record at rambling press conference
Crime|News|US

No testimony from Florida white woman accused of manslaughter in fatal shooting of Black neighbor

A white Florida woman on trial for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her Black neighbor after a lengthy feud said she will not take the witness stand in her own defense as testimony wrapped up

August 15, 2024
No testimony from Florida white woman accused of manslaughter in fatal shooting of Black neighbor
Americas|News

Venezuela legislators approve law to regulate NGOs

Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill allowing the government to more tightly regulate non-governmental organizations (NGOs),

August 15, 2024
Venezuela legislators approve law to regulate NGOs
Crime|News|US

Oklahoma city approves over $7 million settlement with man wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years

Oklahoma city approves over $7 million settlement with man wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years

August 15, 2024
Oklahoma city approves over $7 million settlement with man wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Lockheed to buy satellite products maker Terran in $450 million deal

Lockheed Martin on Thursday agreed to acquire satellite products maker Terran Orbital in a $450 million deal, months after the defense contractor withdrew it previous bid to take it

August 15, 2024
Lockheed to buy satellite products maker Terran in $450 million deal
Crime|News|World

Jordanian citizen charged with attacking Florida solar power facility and making threats over anti-Israel beliefs

Jordanian citizen charged with attacking Florida solar power facility and making threats over anti-Israel beliefs

August 15, 2024
Jordanian citizen charged with attacking Florida solar power facility and making threats over anti-Israel beliefs
Election|News|US

Mark Meadows seeks to move his Arizona election subversion case to federal court

Mark Meadows seeks to move his Arizona election subversion case to federal court

August 15, 2024
Mark Meadows seeks to move his Arizona election subversion case to federal court
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Colombia to promote mental health and combat cyberbullying

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in Colombia, where they will participate in several events promoting mental health for young people and how to combat cyberbullying, one of the couple’s latest philanthropic causes

August 15, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Colombia to promote mental health and combat cyberbullying
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Olympic breakdancer Raygun says online reaction has been 'devastating'

Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun, says the online hatred over her Olympic performance has been "devastating."

August 15, 2024
Olympic breakdancer Raygun says online reaction has been 'devastating'
Opinion|Sports

Australian Olympic chief condemns ‘bullying’ online petition attacking Raygun’s breaking credentials

Australian Olympic chief condemns ‘bullying’ online petition attacking Raygun’s breaking credentials

August 15, 2024
Australian Olympic chief condemns ‘bullying’ online petition attacking Raygun’s breaking credentials
Education|News

Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School

Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School

August 15, 2024
Parents frustrated over air conditioning issues at T.G. Allen Elementary School
Health|News|Opinion|US

Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect

Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced

August 15, 2024
Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive, US officials say

Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive, US officials say

August 15, 2024
Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive, US officials say
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team

'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team

August 15, 2024
'They need to do the right thing': Franklin family fights for teen to play for high school football team
Crime|News

Boat crashes into Holland pier, throws teen into Lake Michigan

Boat crashes into Holland pier, throws teen into Lake Michigan

August 15, 2024
Boat crashes into Holland pier, throws teen into Lake Michigan
Crime|News|US

Off-duty firefighter rescues 6 from boat on fire near James River Bridge

Off-duty firefighter rescues 6 from boat on fire near James River Bridge

August 15, 2024
Off-duty firefighter rescues 6 from boat on fire near James River Bridge
Crime|News|Opinion|US

'Just awful': Mom of teen who was placed in handcuffs by Detroit judge on field trip breaks silence

'Just awful': Mom of teen who was placed in handcuffs by Detroit judge on field trip breaks silence

August 15, 2024
'Just awful': Mom of teen who was placed in handcuffs by Detroit judge on field trip breaks silence
Europe|News|Political

Russian authorities refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny's death, his widow says

Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia says Russian authorities have refused to open a criminal investigation into the death of her opposition leader husband

August 15, 2024
Russian authorities refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny's death, his widow says
Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all

Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all

August 15, 2024
Trailblazing Twin Cities center makes beekeeping accessible for all
Education

Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education

Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education

August 15, 2024
Charter school in Fort Worth offers adults a second chance at an education
Crime|News|US|Videos

Video shows driver flee after crashing into Detroit-area mail truck

Video shows driver flee after crashing into Detroit-area mail truck

August 15, 2024
Video shows driver flee after crashing into Detroit-area mail truck
Arts

Chicago artists' murals to grace exteriors of CTA train cars

Chicago artists' murals to grace exteriors of CTA train cars

August 15, 2024
Chicago artists' murals to grace exteriors of CTA train cars
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Peter Marshall, who played straight man to the stars for 16 years as host of “The Hollywood Squares,” has died at 98

August 15, 2024
‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
Sports

Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith the next big thing for No. 2 Ohio State?

Jeremiah Smith might be the next big thing for No. 2 Ohio State

August 15, 2024
Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith the next big thing for No. 2 Ohio State?
News|US

Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges

August 15, 2024
Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says
Health|Science|World

Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo

Swedish health officials say they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo

August 15, 2024
Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
Election|News|US

Lawmakers ask Pentagon leaders to commit to keeping the military out of politics and the election

Members of Congress are pressing the top two Pentagon leaders to ensure the military is not swept up in politics during the coming presidential election and that active-duty troops are not used illegally as a domestic police force

August 15, 2024
Lawmakers ask Pentagon leaders to commit to keeping the military out of politics and the election
Election|News|US

Corey Lewandowski returning to Trump campaign

Corey Lewandowski returning to Trump campaign

August 15, 2024
Corey Lewandowski returning to Trump campaign
Asia|Crime|News|World

India struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates

The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata last week has brought women onto the streets across India, furious at persistently high levels of sexual

August 15, 2024
India struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
MidEast|News|World

Turkey, Iraq sign accord on military, security, counter-terrorism cooperation

Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding on military, security and counter-terrorism cooperation, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, after two

August 15, 2024
Turkey, Iraq sign accord on military, security, counter-terrorism cooperation
Business|Economy|News

NEW REPORTS CAN HELP YOU DECIDE ON BUYING A HOUSE (4aET)

Pivotal new stats suggest a turnaround for homebuyers might be here at last, analysts say.

August 15, 2024
NEW REPORTS CAN HELP YOU DECIDE ON BUYING A HOUSE (4aET)
Business|Economy|Finance

Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped

Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped

August 15, 2024
Homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages after rates finally dropped
Education|News|US

16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan

16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan

August 15, 2024
16 Pittsburgh Public schools could close under proposed consolidation plan
Asia|News|World

Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying, the world's oldest first-time mom

Hong Kong has welcomed the births of its first locally born giant pandas

August 15, 2024
Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying, the world's oldest first-time mom
Crime|News

Family of Eddie Irizarry, man fatally shot by Philadelphia police, says past year has been gut-wrenching

Family of Eddie Irizarry, man fatally shot by Philadelphia police, says past year has been gut-wrenching

August 15, 2024
Family of Eddie Irizarry, man fatally shot by Philadelphia police, says past year has been gut-wrenching
Health|MidEast|News|World

Independent UN experts urge Bahrain to ensure prisoners have adequate food, water in scorching heat

Independent experts with the United Nations have urged Bahrain to ensure those held at its Jaw prison have access to adequate food, water and medical care

August 15, 2024
Independent UN experts urge Bahrain to ensure prisoners have adequate food, water in scorching heat
Health|News|Political

Nassau County's controversial mask ban signed into law. Here's what it does.

Nassau County's controversial mask ban signed into law. Here's what it does.

August 15, 2024
Nassau County's controversial mask ban signed into law. Here's what it does.
News|Sports

Chiefs' starters to play first half against Lions after breaking camp in St. Joseph, Missouri

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs’ starters are expected to play most of the first half of their preseason game against Detroit on Saturday

August 15, 2024
Chiefs' starters to play first half against Lions after breaking camp in St. Joseph, Missouri
News|Sports

Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn left bicep

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott announced on Thursday that linebacker Matt Milano is out indefinitely and will miss at least the first few months of the season with a torn left bicep in what becomes the starter’s latest setback after missing a majority of last season with a broken leg

August 15, 2024
Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn left bicep
Education|News|World

US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations

As students return to college campuses across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

August 15, 2024
US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Global Fest fashion show to showcase designs from many nations

Global Fest fashion show to showcase designs from many nations

August 15, 2024
Global Fest fashion show to showcase designs from many nations
Crime|Europe|Sports

Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near Barcelona

Police in Barcelona have detained a fourth man accused of participating in the stabbing of the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal

August 15, 2024
Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near Barcelona
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Multiple arrests made in connection with Matthew Perry's death

Authorities have arrested multiple people in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, a law enforcement official tells CNN. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

August 15, 2024
Multiple arrests made in connection with Matthew Perry's death
News|Technology

What is the Wada Hoppah? The proposed Charles River ferry could ease Boston traffic.

What is the Wada Hoppah? The proposed Charles River ferry could ease Boston traffic.

August 15, 2024
What is the Wada Hoppah? The proposed Charles River ferry could ease Boston traffic.
Crime|News

Oakland family devastated after mother of 8 killed confronting suspected drug dealers

Oakland family devastated after mother of 8 killed confronting suspected drug dealers

August 15, 2024
Oakland family devastated after mother of 8 killed confronting suspected drug dealers
News|Sports|US

Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Soccer Federation are working toward a deal for him to be the men’s national team coach

August 15, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says
Crime|News|US|World

Injured Ferguson officer shows 'small but significant' signs of progress in Missouri

A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer who was critically injured during a protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death is showing “small but significant signs of progress” from a severe brain injury

August 15, 2024
Injured Ferguson officer shows 'small but significant' signs of progress in Missouri
Science|Technology|World

International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon

An international group of astronomers has joined calls to create a standard for keeping time on the moon, where seconds tick by faster

August 15, 2024
International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
US

Debby's flooding has Annapolis business owners pushing for action before major storms

Debby's flooding has Annapolis business owners pushing for action before major storms

August 15, 2024
Debby's flooding has Annapolis business owners pushing for action before major storms
Business|Economy|News

China's diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says

China's diesel demand fell by 11% year over year to 3.9 million barrels per day in June, the biggest percentage drop since July 2021, the U.S.

August 15, 2024
China's diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says
Crime|News|Videos

Scott Peterson denies killing his pregnant wife nearly two decades ago in new documentary

Scott Peterson denies killing his pregnant wife nearly two decades ago in new documentary

August 15, 2024
Scott Peterson denies killing his pregnant wife nearly two decades ago in new documentary
Business|Economy|Finance

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage ticks up to 6.49%, near its lowest level in more than a year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher this week, holding close to its lowest level in more than a year

August 15, 2024
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage ticks up to 6.49%, near its lowest level in more than a year
News|World

Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy

Wednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring

August 15, 2024
Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy
Crime|Election|US

Trump asks that sentencing in hush money case be postponed until after election

Trump asks that sentencing in hush money case be postponed until after election

August 15, 2024
Trump asks that sentencing in hush money case be postponed until after election
Sports

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league's surge in popularity

Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse next July

August 15, 2024
Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league's surge in popularity
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Multiple people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death

Multiple people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death

August 15, 2024
Multiple people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

Two doctors and three others including a personal assistant to Matthew Perry have been charged with supplying the "Friends"

August 15, 2024
Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
Crime|Education|News|US

Harvard settles lawsuit alleging it ignored sexual harassment

Harvard University has settled a lawsuit accusing the Ivy League school of ignoring sexual harassment by a professor who three graduate students said had threatened

August 15, 2024
Harvard settles lawsuit alleging it ignored sexual harassment
Crime|Election|News|US

Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election

Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money criminal case to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election

August 15, 2024
Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush money case until after November election
Crime|Environment|World

Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5

Police say a court in Greenland has ruled that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan’s request for his extradition

August 15, 2024
Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5
US|Videos

Hidden-camera video shows Project 2025 co-author discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term

Hidden-camera video shows Project 2025 co-author discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term

August 15, 2024
Hidden-camera video shows Project 2025 co-author discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term
US

Hidden-camera video captures Project 2025 co-author talking about plans for second Trump term

Russell Vought, one of the key authors of Project 2025 and a former Trump cabinet member, was recorded on a hidden camera talking to what he believed to be relatives of a wealthy conservative donor about a right-wing blueprint for a second Trump term.

August 15, 2024
Hidden-camera video captures Project 2025 co-author talking about plans for second Trump term
Arts|Technology

Elon Musk’s AI photo tool is generating realistic, fake images of Trump, Harris and Biden

Elon Musk’s AI photo tool is generating realistic, fake images of Trump, Harris and Biden

August 15, 2024
Elon Musk’s AI photo tool is generating realistic, fake images of Trump, Harris and Biden
Europe|News|World

Ukraine captures Russian town of Sudzha as Kyiv’s forces advance, Zelensky says

Ukraine captures Russian town of Sudzha as Kyiv’s forces advance, Zelensky says

August 15, 2024
Ukraine captures Russian town of Sudzha as Kyiv’s forces advance, Zelensky says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Zoë Kravitz talks wedding plans with Channing Tatum and life with her dad Lenny Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz talks wedding plans with Channing Tatum and life with her dad Lenny Kravitz

August 15, 2024
Zoë Kravitz talks wedding plans with Channing Tatum and life with her dad Lenny Kravitz
Election|News|US

Vance and Walz set for vice presidential debate on October 1

Vance and Walz set for vice presidential debate on October 1

August 15, 2024
Vance and Walz set for vice presidential debate on October 1
Americas|News|World

Tiny South American deer debuts at New York City zoo

A tiny South American deer that will weigh just 15 to 20 pounds when fully grown is making its debut at the Queens Zoo in New York City

August 15, 2024
Tiny South American deer debuts at New York City zoo
News|US

Trump seeks to delay sentencing in hush money case until after election

Former U.S.

August 15, 2024
Trump seeks to delay sentencing in hush money case until after election
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election

Venezuela’s opposition has been dealt a blow as countries that had been pressuring President Nicolás Maduro to release vote tallies backing his claim to victory in last month’s presidential election are now suggesting the possibility of repeating the contest

August 15, 2024
Venezuela's opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election
Business|Finance|US

Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp

Billionaire Mark Cuban, Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci and congressman Adam Schiff were among a group of cryptocurrency advocates who called on Kamala Harris to

August 15, 2024
Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp
Food|Health|News|US

88-year-old victim in Boar's Head deli meat outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable

An 88-year-old Missouri woman was among more than 40 people sickened with listeria food poisoning tied to a deadly outbreak involving Boar's Head deli meats

August 15, 2024
88-year-old victim in Boar's Head deli meat outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable
Business|Food|Health|US

PepsiCo can be sued over health claims for Gatorade protein bars, judge says

PepsiCo can be sued for marketing its Gatorade protein bars as good for you though they have more sugar than protein and more sugar than typical candy bars, a federal

August 15, 2024
PepsiCo can be sued over health claims for Gatorade protein bars, judge says
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Matthew Perry's assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death

A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors

August 15, 2024
Matthew Perry's assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death
Americas|News|US|World

Watch the latest forecast for Hurricane Ernesto

 Hurricane Ernesto unloaded flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled away from the island Wednesday afternoon and now heads towards Bermuda, bringing the potential for dangerous beach conditions on the eastern seaboard of the US. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports.

August 15, 2024
Watch the latest forecast for Hurricane Ernesto
News|US|World

Video shows house collapsing from Hurricane Ernesto swells

A home in North Carolina collapsed due to strong swells from Hurricane Ernesto, which also delivered heavy blows to Bermuda and has begun ramping up coastal danger for much of the United States’ Eastern Seaboard.

August 15, 2024
Video shows house collapsing from Hurricane Ernesto swells
Environment|News|US|World

See the latest forecast for Hurricane Ernesto

Hurricane Ernesto has intensified to a Category 2 storm and is currently on track to hit Bermuda. The storm’s massive waves threaten dangerous rip currents this weekend along the East Coast of the United States. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has more.

August 15, 2024
See the latest forecast for Hurricane Ernesto
News|World

Ernesto restrengthens to a hurricane as dangerous beach conditions continue along East Coast

Ernesto restrengthens to a hurricane as dangerous beach conditions continue along East Coast

August 15, 2024
Ernesto restrengthens to a hurricane as dangerous beach conditions continue along East Coast
Technology

One Tech Tip: Don't want chatbots using your conversations for AI training? Some let you opt out

Be careful what you tell a chatbot

August 15, 2024
One Tech Tip: Don't want chatbots using your conversations for AI training? Some let you opt out
Europe|News|World

Opening Kosovo's Mitrovica bridge risks conflict with US troops, says president

Kosovo's president Vjosa Osmani has warned that opening a bridge to traffic in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica without NATO's coordination risks a conflict

August 15, 2024
Opening Kosovo's Mitrovica bridge risks conflict with US troops, says president
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nike shares jump as Ackman's return sparks turnaround hopes

Nike shares gained nearly 4% on Thursday as investors hoped the return of billionaire William Ackman as a stakeholder could spark a turnaround at the sportswear

August 15, 2024
Nike shares jump as Ackman's return sparks turnaround hopes
Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Berlin's newest pygmy hippo makes her debut, with a name inspired by a soccer star

The Berlin Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo has made her public debut

August 15, 2024
Berlin's newest pygmy hippo makes her debut, with a name inspired by a soccer star
Entertainment

My parents went to see ‘Alien’ the year before I was born. We’ve been a family of fans ever since

My parents went to see ‘Alien’ the year before I was born. We’ve been a family of fans ever since

August 15, 2024
My parents went to see ‘Alien’ the year before I was born. We’ve been a family of fans ever since
Election|News|US

New report details how voting landscape has shifted in key states since 2020 election

New report details how voting landscape has shifted in key states since 2020 election

August 15, 2024
New report details how voting landscape has shifted in key states since 2020 election
Science|World

August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch

The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise

August 15, 2024
August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch
Economy|News|US

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech coming up in North Carolina

August 15, 2024
Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign
Arts

Were these Renaissance masterpieces some of the world’s first ‘viral images’?

Were these Renaissance masterpieces some of the world’s first ‘viral images’?

August 15, 2024
Were these Renaissance masterpieces some of the world’s first ‘viral images’?
Election|News|US

Vance, Walz agree to Oct.1 vice presidential debate

U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance and Democratic rival Tim Walz will debate on Oct. 1 on CBS, after Vance said in a post on X that he had agreed to the date.

August 15, 2024
Vance, Walz agree to Oct.1 vice presidential debate
Business|Economy|Finance

Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle

Starbucks' incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant

August 15, 2024
Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle
Election|News|US

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election

August 15, 2024
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto on Thursday strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward Bermuda threatening major damage over the weekend from powerful

August 15, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Bermuda
Business|Economy|News|US

Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength

Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength

August 15, 2024
Sales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength
Business|Economy|News|US

Cue the 'Hey Big Spender' music: CNN business anchor reacts to retail report

Sales at US retailers unexpectedly surged in July, the Commerce Department reports, rising by 1% from the prior month, up from June’s downwardly revised 0.2% decline.

August 15, 2024
Cue the 'Hey Big Spender' music: CNN business anchor reacts to retail report
Health|News|US

Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations

The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion dollars on medications to for diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices negotiated with drug companies that will take effect in 2026

August 15, 2024
Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations
News|Sports|US

NEW TWISTS IN TEAM USA FIGHT TO KEEP JORDAN CHILES BRONZE (330pET)

Team USA is appealing the IOC’s decision to strip gymnast Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal and give it to Romanian Ana Bărbosu after an arbitration court claims coaches filed their inquiry too late, which Team USA denies amid new evidence. Laura Aguirre has a 3:30pET pkg w/free custom audio tags.

August 15, 2024
NEW TWISTS IN TEAM USA FIGHT TO KEEP JORDAN CHILES BRONZE (330pET)
News|Sports

Dispute over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic floor routine rolls on as US claims CAS sent emails to the wrong addresses

Dispute over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic floor routine rolls on as US claims CAS sent emails to the wrong addresses

August 15, 2024
Dispute over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic floor routine rolls on as US claims CAS sent emails to the wrong addresses
Europe|Travel

Italy imposes beach rules and selfie stop lights as tourist numbers hit peak levels

Italy imposes beach rules and selfie stop lights as tourist numbers hit peak levels

August 15, 2024
Italy imposes beach rules and selfie stop lights as tourist numbers hit peak levels
Business|Europe|Travel

European airline announces annual ‘all you can fly’ pass

European airline announces annual ‘all you can fly’ pass

August 15, 2024
European airline announces annual ‘all you can fly’ pass
News|Sports|US

Mauricio Pochettino to become new US men’s national soccer team head coach, per multiple reports

Mauricio Pochettino to become new US men’s national soccer team head coach, per multiple reports

August 15, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino to become new US men’s national soccer team head coach, per multiple reports
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity leave

Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity leave

August 15, 2024
Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity leave
Election|Health|News|US

Texas woman who left state for abortion to back Harris at convention

A Texas woman forced to leave the state for an emergency abortion is urging other voters to back Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate,

August 15, 2024
Texas woman who left state for abortion to back Harris at convention
Asia|Election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest prime minister

On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family's legacy of populism in what was

August 15, 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest prime minister
Europe|News|World

UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants' asylum rights respected

The U.N. refugee agency has agreed to monitor the first three months of a contentious accord between Italy and Albania to process migrants' asylum requests at two centers in Albania

August 15, 2024
UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants' asylum rights respected
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US import prices edge up in July

U.S. import prices barely rose in July, extending the flow of tame inflation readings that have bolstered financial market expectations for an interest rate cut next month.

August 15, 2024
US import prices edge up in July
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates

August 15, 2024
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates

August 15, 2024
US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
Europe|News|World

Ukraine racks up gains with Russia incursion, faces challenge holding territory

Ukraine has chalked up a string of victories more than a week since blindsiding Russia with a lightning cross-border assault, but the risks are piling

August 15, 2024
Ukraine racks up gains with Russia incursion, faces challenge holding territory
News|US

The Latest: Trump holds news conference; Harris touts Medicare drug price cuts

Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has invited reporters to his New Jersey golf club for a news conference — his second in as many weeks

August 15, 2024
The Latest: Trump holds news conference; Harris touts Medicare drug price cuts
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

In praise of the weird

Despite feeling some schadenfreude at watching politicians squirm over being derided as such, a scholar of speculative fiction wants to keep America weird.

August 15, 2024
In praise of the weird
Election|News|US

New Jersey governor names temporary successor to US Senator Menendez

Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Friday picked his former chief of staff to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S.

August 15, 2024
New Jersey governor names temporary successor to US Senator Menendez
Africa|Health|News|World

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

The World Health Organization had declared mpox a global health threat in 2022 and 2024. While most mpox infections are mild, some can be fatal, and cases are spreading in Africa.

August 15, 2024
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Real-time crime centers are transforming policing – a criminologist explains how these advanced surveillance systems work

As police departments across the US and the world adopt real-time crime centers, there’s a need for better public understanding of how these centers work.

August 15, 2024
Real-time crime centers are transforming policing – a criminologist explains how these advanced surveillance systems work
Asia|News|World

Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might

By 2100, China’s population will likely be half its current size. It will also be a lot older, with fewer working-age men and women.

August 15, 2024
Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might
Education|Health|News|Science

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

Despite higher than average rates of HIV infection, Hispanic women have relatively low awareness of PrEP, an effective HIV-prevention medication.

August 15, 2024
Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that
Entertainment|News|US

Chicagoans watch films of the violent 1968 convention protests to get ready for the Democratic convention

As the Democratic National Convention returns to Chicago, there’s an appetite in that city to revisit films from the bloody and violent time the convention was last held in that city: 1968.

August 15, 2024
Chicagoans watch films of the violent 1968 convention protests to get ready for the Democratic convention
Election|News|World

Kamala Harris’ sudden political rise echoes that of another female politician, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern, like Kamala Harris, unexpectedly became the leader of her political party close to the election. The similarities don’t stop there.

August 15, 2024
Kamala Harris’ sudden political rise echoes that of another female politician, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern
Health

Students with mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support

More preteen boys are struggling with behavioral issues, while more teen girls are experiencing anxiety and depression.

August 15, 2024
Students with mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support
Environment|Science

Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars

For trees, growing to maturity involves much more than just reaching upward.

August 15, 2024
Trees compete for space, light and resources, and those clashes can leave battle scars
Europe|News

Britain says Ukraine can use donated weapons inside Russia

British weapons can be used by Ukrainian forces in operations on Russian territory, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday, but

August 15, 2024
Britain says Ukraine can use donated weapons inside Russia
Business|Lifestyle|US

How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism

Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City

August 15, 2024
How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US

Americans are still shopping. They’re just going to Walmart

Americans are still shopping. They’re just going to Walmart

August 15, 2024
Americans are still shopping. They’re just going to Walmart
Crime|News|Sports

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child speaks out after Olympics inclusion uproar

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child speaks out after Olympics inclusion uproar

August 15, 2024
Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child speaks out after Olympics inclusion uproar
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland showcases its growing army on a holiday that celebrates its historic defeat of the Red Army

NATO member Poland is paying tribute to its historic victory over the Red Army by honoring fallen Poles and displaying its modern armed forces, which it hopes will deter the threat it sees in modern-day Russia

August 15, 2024
Poland showcases its growing army on a holiday that celebrates its historic defeat of the Red Army
Asia|News|World

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists

Hundreds of student protesters and other political activists in Bangladesh have attacked and barred the supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's supporters from reaching her father and independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house — now a museum — in the capital

August 15, 2024
Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists
News|Sports

Colin Kaepernick has potential option to return to NFL as a coach, according to LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh

Colin Kaepernick has potential option to return to NFL as a coach, according to LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh

August 15, 2024
Colin Kaepernick has potential option to return to NFL as a coach, according to LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh
Americas|Business|Crime|News|Technology|US|World

New Zealand to extradite internet mogul Kim Dotcom to the US

New Zealand to extradite internet mogul Kim Dotcom to the US

August 15, 2024
New Zealand to extradite internet mogul Kim Dotcom to the US
Health|News

Survival rates far worse for Black women after bystander CPR, study finds

Survival rates far worse for Black women after bystander CPR, study finds

August 15, 2024
Survival rates far worse for Black women after bystander CPR, study finds
Business|Finance|Health|News|US

US announces prices in Medicare drug negotiations

The U.S. announced the final prices of its first ever negotiation over prescription drugs on Thursday, with Merck's diabetes drug Januvia seeing the steepest percentage cut at 79%.

August 15, 2024
US announces prices in Medicare drug negotiations
Europe|News|Sports

‘A magical night’: Kylian Mbappé scores first Real Madrid goal in UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta

‘A magical night’: Kylian Mbappé scores first Real Madrid goal in UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta

August 15, 2024
‘A magical night’: Kylian Mbappé scores first Real Madrid goal in UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary

Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else

August 15, 2024
Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary
MidEast|News|World

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in 10 months of war in Gaza, health ministry says

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in 10 months of war in Gaza, health ministry says

August 15, 2024
More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in 10 months of war in Gaza, health ministry says
MidEast|News|World

Hours after his last embrace with his wife and twins, he learned they had been killed

CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports on an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment building, killing the wife and days-old twin children of Mohammad Abu Al Qumsan. He had left their home to get the twins' birth certificates. His wife and the twins were among at least 23 people killed in several Israeli strikes in the area, according to hospital officials.

August 15, 2024
Hours after his last embrace with his wife and twins, he learned they had been killed
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Singapore's Grab misses quarterly revenue estimates, shares drop

Grab Holdings missed second-quarter revenue estimates due to slower growth in its mainstay food-delivery business and foreign exchange headwinds, sending its U.S.-listed shares down 5% on

August 15, 2024
Singapore's Grab misses quarterly revenue estimates, shares drop
Health|News|US

See how Kamala Harris honored Biden at event

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first formal joint appearance since Biden ended his reelection bid. Harris and Biden both spoke in Maryland about how they worked to allow Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices.

August 15, 2024
See how Kamala Harris honored Biden at event
Election|News|Political|US

Biden, still smarting from his 2024 exit, turns his attention to Harris – and his own legacy

Biden, still smarting from his 2024 exit, turns his attention to Harris – and his own legacy

August 15, 2024
Biden, still smarting from his 2024 exit, turns his attention to Harris – and his own legacy
Election|US

Renewed energy in Trump-Harris race puts North Carolina back on battleground map

Renewed energy in Trump-Harris race puts North Carolina back on battleground map

August 15, 2024
Renewed energy in Trump-Harris race puts North Carolina back on battleground map
Crime|News|Political|World

Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation

Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation

August 15, 2024
Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Ant Group quarterly profit falls 10.25% to 12 billion yuan

China's Ant Group posted a net profit of 12 billion yuan ($1.68 billion) for the three months to March 31, down 10.25% from a year earlier, Reuters calculations based on Alibaba

August 15, 2024
Ant Group quarterly profit falls 10.25% to 12 billion yuan
Europe|Sports

Soccer-Father of Spain's Yamal in 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed

Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Barcelona and Spain star winger Lamine Yamal, is in a 'serious but stable' condition after being

August 15, 2024
Soccer-Father of Spain's Yamal in 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed
MidEast|News|World

As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves

With the death toll in Gaza surpassing 40,000 after 10 months of war, the small, densely packed territory is crammed with bodies

August 15, 2024
As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

China will limit exports of antimony, a mineral used in products from batteries to weapons

China says it will restrict exports of a mineral used in a wide range of products from batteries to weapons

August 15, 2024
China will limit exports of antimony, a mineral used in products from batteries to weapons
Business|Finance|Technology

China's spending slump weighs as e-commerce giant Alibaba misses estimates

Alibaba Group Holding missed market expectations for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as the company's domestic e-commerce sales came under pressure

August 15, 2024
China's spending slump weighs as e-commerce giant Alibaba misses estimates
News|Technology

‘End the havoc’: Another major city has banned e-scooter rentals from its streets

‘End the havoc’: Another major city has banned e-scooter rentals from its streets

August 15, 2024
‘End the havoc’: Another major city has banned e-scooter rentals from its streets
Crime|Health|News

A trainee doctor is raped and killed in India, sparking protests and an attack at a medical college

A trainee doctor was raped and killed, sparking protests in several cities and an attack on a medical college campus as doctors and paramedics in several cities across India demand better and safer working conditions

August 15, 2024
A trainee doctor is raped and killed in India, sparking protests and an attack at a medical college
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Navalny's wife rejects finding he died from combination of illnesses

The wife of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said on Thursday that investigators had told her his death in an Arctic prison colony in February was caused by a

August 15, 2024
Navalny's wife rejects finding he died from combination of illnesses
MidEast|News|World

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says

The Health Ministry in Gaza says more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war

August 15, 2024
More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says
Asia|News|World

As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says

As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

August 15, 2024
As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

US undercounts bird flu in cattle as farmers shun testing

The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers' reluctance to test their animals

August 15, 2024
US undercounts bird flu in cattle as farmers shun testing
Health|News|US

Doctors struggle to get Wegovy for older Americans with heart disease

Older Americans are having little success getting prescriptions for weight-loss drug Wegovy covered by Medicare despite the federal healthcare program's

August 15, 2024
Doctors struggle to get Wegovy for older Americans with heart disease
Business|Economy|Finance

Chipotle investors see continued growth, steady leadership after CEO Niccol departs

Chipotle Mexican Grill's future may not be as bumpy as some shareholders fear upon the departure of CEO Brian Niccol, investors said. 

August 15, 2024
Chipotle investors see continued growth, steady leadership after CEO Niccol departs
Business|News|Technology|US

Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows

Toyota may be one of the slowest legacy automakers to develop electric vehicles but it could be the first to jettison cars powered only by gasoline.

August 15, 2024
Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows
Business|Technology

Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO -Google parent Alphabet said on Thursday it was expanding its AI-generated summaries for search queries to six new countries, just two months after it rolled back some

August 15, 2024
Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries
Economy|Health|News|US

Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B

Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B

August 15, 2024
Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B
Crime|News|US|World

US-Russian dual national jailed for 12 years on treason charges for $52 donation to Ukraine

A U.S.-Russian dual national has been convicted of treason in a Russian court and sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges stemming from a donation of about $52 to a charity aiding Ukraine

August 15, 2024
US-Russian dual national jailed for 12 years on treason charges for $52 donation to Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe

EXPLAINER: Why is natural gas still flowing from Russia to Europe across Ukraine?

It might sound improbable, but Europe is still importing Russian natural gas through pipelines in Ukraine

August 15, 2024
EXPLAINER: Why is natural gas still flowing from Russia to Europe across Ukraine?
Business|Finance|US

Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California

Chevron Corp is to pay Richmond City Council $550 million over 10 years, the city said in a statement, in a settlement that saw it drop a proposed ballot on a new tax on the oil major's

August 15, 2024
Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California
Health|News|World

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?

The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for

August 15, 2024
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?
Sports

Premier League star Raheem Sterling looks ahead to the new season and back on his achievements

Premier League star Raheem Sterling looks ahead to the new season and back on his achievements

August 15, 2024
Premier League star Raheem Sterling looks ahead to the new season and back on his achievements
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling looks back on his football journey, ahead to new season

The former Liverpool and Manchester City man is about to kick off his third season back in West London, and Sterling retains his hunger for the game. Indeed, as he explained to CNN World Sport's Don Riddell in part one of this wide-ranging chat, there couldn't be a better fixture to get things started than against his former club, the champions Manchester City, who are the visitors to Stamford Bridge this Sunday in the undoubted marquee match of gameweek one! 

August 15, 2024
Chelsea's Raheem Sterling looks back on his football journey, ahead to new season
Europe|News|World

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s troops have taken full control of Sudzha

August 15, 2024
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha
News|Sports

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews uninjured after car accident heading to team facility

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews uninjured after car accident heading to team facility

August 15, 2024
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews uninjured after car accident heading to team facility
Business|Health|News|US

White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors

Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs

August 15, 2024
White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
News|US

Biden, Harris hail Medicare drug price cuts that will save billions

The United States has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as

August 15, 2024
Biden, Harris hail Medicare drug price cuts that will save billions
Europe|News|World

France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years ago

France is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II to push back the Nazis

August 15, 2024
France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years ago
Crime|News|Political

Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995

Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995

August 15, 2024
Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995
Crime|Election|News|US

Police documents reveal new details on Walz's 1995 DUI arrest

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's congressional campaign of 2006 repeatedly made false statements about the details of his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving. CNN KFile reporter Andrew Kaczynski reports.

August 15, 2024
Police documents reveal new details on Walz's 1995 DUI arrest
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

What parents don’t know about student drug use

What parents don’t know about student drug use

August 15, 2024
What parents don’t know about student drug use
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS TO TOUR POST TERROR PLOT (3pET)

Taylor Swift is set to return to the stage in London for the first time since authorities thwarted an alleged terror plot in Austria. Brian Abel reports.

August 15, 2024
TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS TO TOUR POST TERROR PLOT (3pET)
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Taylor Swift makes no mention of foiled Vienna terror attack plot as she resumes Eras Tour

Taylor Swift makes no mention of foiled Vienna terror attack plot as she resumes Eras Tour

August 15, 2024
Taylor Swift makes no mention of foiled Vienna terror attack plot as she resumes Eras Tour
Election|News|Political|US|World

Trump says he told Netanyahu to end Gaza war but criticizes ceasefire call

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

August 15, 2024
Trump says he told Netanyahu to end Gaza war but criticizes ceasefire call
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs

China will impose export limits on antimony and related elements in the name of national security, its commerce ministry said on Thursday, Beijing's latest move to restrict

August 15, 2024
China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs
Crime|News|US|World

Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 days in prison for attacking police officer

Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 days in prison for attacking police officer

August 15, 2024
Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 days in prison for attacking police officer
Election|News|World

Kiribati president retains seat in first stage of national election

Kiribati's pro-China President Taneti Maamau and opposition leader Tessie Lambourne won their seats in a national election held in the remote Pacific Island nation, unofficial results

August 15, 2024
Kiribati president retains seat in first stage of national election
Asia|News|World

Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be nominated as the country’s new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, her party and its coalition partners said Thursday

August 15, 2024
Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote
Business|Economy|News

Dubai-based port operator DP World's half-year profits fall nearly 60%, in part over Red Sea attacks

Dubai-based port operator DP World has reported its half-year profits fell by nearly 60%, in part over the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war that have affected shipping through the Red Sea

August 15, 2024
Dubai-based port operator DP World's half-year profits fall nearly 60%, in part over Red Sea attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Adani Power says it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh

Adani Power said on Thursday it was committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh, saying a recent amendment to power export rules does not affect its existing contract.

August 15, 2024
Adani Power says it is committed to supplying electricity to Bangladesh
Asia|News|World

Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo

Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo

August 15, 2024
Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks

The White House says talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war have resumed in Doha and are expected to run into Friday

August 15, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

UBS to liquidate $2 billion real estate fund as office downturn bites

UBS is to liquidate a $2 billion real estate fund it acquired when it bought Credit Suisse, the Swiss bank said on Thursday, in the latest sign of investors selling out of troubled

August 15, 2024
UBS to liquidate $2 billion real estate fund as office downturn bites
Business|Finance|Technology|Travel

Israel's El Al signs Boeing 737 MAX deal worth up to $2.5 billion

El Al Israel Airlines said on Thursday it had signed a deal with Boeing for the purchase of up to 31 737 MAX aircraft worth as much as $2.5 billion.

August 15, 2024
Israel's El Al signs Boeing 737 MAX deal worth up to $2.5 billion
Asia|News|World

Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to step up his country’s effort to defend a rules-based international order in a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II

August 15, 2024
Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII
News|Political|World

Mediators hold new Gaza cease-fire talks and hope to head off a wider war

International mediators have held a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages

August 15, 2024
Mediators hold new Gaza cease-fire talks and hope to head off a wider war
Asia|Election

Sri Lanka election panel approves incumbent Wickremesinghe for presidential race

Sri Lanka's election panel gave approval on Thursday for President Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest a presidential poll set for Sept. 21 in the Indian Ocean

August 15, 2024
Sri Lanka election panel approves incumbent Wickremesinghe for presidential race
Business|Health|News|US

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets FDA priority review for type of lung cancer

AstraZeneca said on Thursday the U.S.

August 15, 2024
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets FDA priority review for type of lung cancer
Environment|Europe|News

Climate activists breach security at four German airports

Two German airports temporarily suspended flights on Thursday morning after climate activists breached their airfields as part of a larger protest action targeting four airports

August 15, 2024
Climate activists breach security at four German airports
Sports

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge reaches 300 career home runs faster than anyone in MLB history

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge reaches 300 career home runs faster than anyone in MLB history

August 15, 2024
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge reaches 300 career home runs faster than anyone in MLB history
Economy|News|US

Harris to call for federal ban on price gouging to lower costs in first economic policy speech

Harris to call for federal ban on price gouging to lower costs in first economic policy speech

August 15, 2024
Harris to call for federal ban on price gouging to lower costs in first economic policy speech
Asia|Economy|News

Thailand economy likely picked up some pace in Q2

Thailand's economic growth likely gathered a bit of pace in the second quarter thanks to higher government spending, but a tepid recovery in tourism and high

August 15, 2024
Thailand economy likely picked up some pace in Q2
News|World

The veteran Palestinian leader Abbas says he will visit Gaza and calls on Muslim leaders to join him

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to travel to Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages

August 15, 2024
The veteran Palestinian leader Abbas says he will visit Gaza and calls on Muslim leaders to join him
Australia|Opinion|Sports

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic performance has been “devastating,” adding that she took the competition seriously and gave her best effort

August 15, 2024
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been 'devastating'
Environment|Health

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

As climate change fuels the intensity and frequency of wildfires, it's also driving up the health risks for farmworkers who often have no choice but to continue working amid dangerous levels of smoke

August 15, 2024
Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
Education|News|World

Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO

The Taliban have deliberately deprived at least 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans

August 15, 2024
Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO
Asia|News|World

India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in neighboring Bangladesh and the attacks on Hindus and other minorities there

August 15, 2024
India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Ukrainians watch their troops’ counteroffensive with mix of satisfaction and fear

Ukrainians watch their troops’ counteroffensive with mix of satisfaction and fear

August 15, 2024
Ukrainians watch their troops’ counteroffensive with mix of satisfaction and fear
Business|Technology

SoftBank scraps AI chips tie-up plan with Intel, FT reports

Japanese technology investor SoftBank dropped plans of producing an artificial intelligence chip with Intel to compete with Nvidia, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

August 15, 2024
SoftBank scraps AI chips tie-up plan with Intel, FT reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Data tests loom for Fed, BoE

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland This week, and this month, are once again showing that data is king, with investors parsing recent economic releases for

August 15, 2024
Data tests loom for Fed, BoE
Crime|News|Opinion|US

These 2 changes in law enforcement hiring could prevent tragic deaths like Sonya Massey’s, her family’s attorneys say

These 2 changes in law enforcement hiring could prevent tragic deaths like Sonya Massey’s, her family’s attorneys say

August 15, 2024
These 2 changes in law enforcement hiring could prevent tragic deaths like Sonya Massey’s, her family’s attorneys say
Crime|News|US|Videos

Sonya Massey's son recalls learning of her death

CNN's Sara Sidner is joined by Malachi Massey, the son of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was shot by a deputy in her home after calling 911 for help. Malachi discusses the tragic moments he found out about his mother's death. 

August 15, 2024
Sonya Massey's son recalls learning of her death
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine gambled on an incursion deep into Russian territory. The bold move changed the battlefield

Ukraine’s stunning incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region was a bold gamble for the country’s military commanders, who committed their limited resources to a risky assault on a nuclear-armed enemy with no assurance of success

August 15, 2024
Ukraine gambled on an incursion deep into Russian territory. The bold move changed the battlefield
Asia|News|World

Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary

Japan marked the anniversary on Thursday of its defeat in World War Two with visits by at least three cabinet ministers to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that other

August 15, 2024
Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary
Business|Finance|Technology

Lenovo Q1 revenue jumps 20%, beats estimates as PC market recovers

China's Lenovo Group reported a 20% rise in quarterly revenue on Thursday, as the global personal computer market showed signs of recovery after a two-year slump.

August 15, 2024
Lenovo Q1 revenue jumps 20%, beats estimates as PC market recovers
News|US

Trump says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ as he hammers Harris on inflation with grocery props

Donald Trump says he thinks he’s “entitled to personal attacks” on his Democratic rival

August 15, 2024
Trump says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ as he hammers Harris on inflation with grocery props
Election|News|Political|US

These six House races are ones to watch in this year's election

Resources are pouring into the few truly competitive congressional races expected to help determine the balance of power in Washington next year

August 15, 2024
These six House races are ones to watch in this year's election
US

Conservatives are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “parental rights” campaign didn’t win him the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s still waging that fight on another front

August 15, 2024
Conservatives are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?
Education|Health

Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class

Years after COVID, nearly every state is still struggling with school attendance

August 15, 2024
Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
Crime|Education|News|US

A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity

The mom of a teacher murdered during the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, is finishing another summer of sending kids to camp in her son's honor

August 15, 2024
A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity
Environment|News

Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, an AP-NORC poll finds

As the Democratic National Convention approaches, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Democrats have slightly higher trust in Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to address the issue of climate change than President Joe Biden

August 15, 2024
Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, an AP-NORC poll finds
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

Wall Street rallied close to its record heights after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected

August 15, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy
Asia|Economy|News

Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023, statistics agency says

The Philippines' poverty rate dropped to 15.5% last year from 18.1% in 2021, with rising food prices limiting the reduction in the number of poor, the government's statistics agency

August 15, 2024
Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023, statistics agency says
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Japan's economy grew last quarter on healthy consumer spending and business investment

Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 3.1% last quarter, rebounding from the contraction in the previous quarter

August 15, 2024
Japan's economy grew last quarter on healthy consumer spending and business investment
Sports

Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 300 homers, reaching in 955 games to Kiner's 1,087

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th homer, reaching that milestone faster than any other player when he connected against the Chicago White Sox during a 10-2 victory

August 15, 2024
Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 300 homers, reaching in 955 games to Kiner's 1,087
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Woman Under the Influence,’ dead at 94

Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Woman Under the Influence,’ dead at 94

August 15, 2024
Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Woman Under the Influence,’ dead at 94
Asia|News|Opinion|Sports

No golds for India: Why the world’s most populous country punches below its weight at the Olympics

No golds for India: Why the world’s most populous country punches below its weight at the Olympics

August 15, 2024
No golds for India: Why the world’s most populous country punches below its weight at the Olympics
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Margin trading in Japanese stocks sharply shrinks after market rout

Trading using borrowed money, or margin trading, in Japan's stock market fell sharply last week as investors were forced to dump stocks during the Nikkei index's

August 15, 2024
Margin trading in Japanese stocks sharply shrinks after market rout
Election|News|Opinion|US

RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement

RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement

August 15, 2024
RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's factory output disappoints, dashing speedy recovery hopes

China's factory output slowed for a third straight month in July, showing the recovery in the world's second-largest economy was losing steam, although the

August 15, 2024
China's factory output disappoints, dashing speedy recovery hopes
News|US

NJ governor intends to appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate

NJ governor intends to appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate

August 15, 2024
NJ governor intends to appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Stocks gain, Treasury yields jump as US retail data reassures

World stocks rose on Thursday and Treasury yields spiked after surprisingly strong U.S. retail sales data soothed fears about slowing

August 15, 2024
Stocks gain, Treasury yields jump as US retail data reassures
Asia|News|World

South Korea's Yoon seeks dialogue with North, path to unification

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered on Thursday to establish a working-level consultative body with North Korea to discuss ways to ease tension and resume

August 15, 2024
South Korea's Yoon seeks dialogue with North, path to unification
Asia|News|World

Thai alliance rallies behind daughter of tycoon Thaksin for next PM

Thailand's ruling alliance on Thursday backed the daughter of divisive tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra to become the next prime minister, a

August 15, 2024
Thai alliance rallies behind daughter of tycoon Thaksin for next PM
Celebrity|Entertainment

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and who later charmed audiences in her son’s tear-jerker “The Notebook,” has died

August 15, 2024
Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies
Business|Health|US

Another Alabama IVF clinic is to close at year’s end

Another Alabama IVF clinic is to close at year’s end

August 15, 2024
Another Alabama IVF clinic is to close at year’s end
Americas|Education|News|Opinion|World

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus

August 15, 2024
Columbia President Minouche Shafik steps down months after protests over Israel-Hamas war gripped campus
Health|News|Science

Beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets helped an 89-year-old hiker’s ‘very unlikely’ survival in Idaho wilderness

Beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets helped an 89-year-old hiker’s ‘very unlikely’ survival in Idaho wilderness

August 14, 2024
Beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets helped an 89-year-old hiker’s ‘very unlikely’ survival in Idaho wilderness
Education|News

Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure

August 14, 2024
Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war
Business|Food|Lifestyle|News|US

Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

August 14, 2024
Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88
News|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely accuses Harris and Biden of lying about $35 insulin

Fact check: Trump falsely accuses Harris and Biden of lying about $35 insulin

August 14, 2024
Fact check: Trump falsely accuses Harris and Biden of lying about $35 insulin
News|Sports

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

The New England Patriots have traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick

August 14, 2024
Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots
News|World

Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi cleared of charge after death sentence overturned

Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi cleared of charge after death sentence overturned

August 14, 2024
Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi cleared of charge after death sentence overturned
Business|Crime|News|US

Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims' families

The Justice Department is defending a plea deal it struck with Boeing over planes that crashed and killed 346 people

August 14, 2024
Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims' families
Election|News|US

How RFK Jr.’s presence on the Maine ballot could delay a projection in the 2024 race

How RFK Jr.’s presence on the Maine ballot could delay a projection in the 2024 race

August 14, 2024
How RFK Jr.’s presence on the Maine ballot could delay a projection in the 2024 race
Business|Technology

Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms has shut down CrowdTangle

August 14, 2024
Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists
Business|Technology

Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly

A federal judge has indicated he will order major changes in Google’s Android app store

August 14, 2024
Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly
Sports

Matsuyama's caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics

Olympic bronze medalist Hideki Matsuyama will be starting the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs without his coach and caddie

August 14, 2024
Matsuyama's caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics
News|US

Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

President Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP

August 14, 2024
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
News|Political|Technology|US|World

Google confirms an Iranian group is trying to access emails linked to both US presidential campaigns

Google says an Iranian group linked to the country’s Revolutionary Guard has tried to infiltrate the personal email accounts of roughly a dozen people linked to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump since May

August 14, 2024
Google confirms an Iranian group is trying to access emails linked to both US presidential campaigns
Crime|Europe|Sports

Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia says the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona

August 14, 2024
Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona
Economy|Election|News|US

Harris to focus on grocery costs, child tax credit in economic agenda, advisers say

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's economic agenda will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare, bolstering

August 14, 2024
Harris to focus on grocery costs, child tax credit in economic agenda, advisers say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Warren Buffett details Berkshire's Apple, Chevron and Capital One sales while also buying more Chubb

Warren Buffett has offered more details about all the stocks he has been selling lately, including confirming that he sold more than 389 million Apple shares during the second quarter

August 14, 2024
Warren Buffett details Berkshire's Apple, Chevron and Capital One sales while also buying more Chubb
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Argentina's former President Fernández charged with committing violence against former first lady

A federal prosecutor in Argentina has formally charged former President Alberto Fernández with committing violence against former first lady Fabiola Yáñez

August 14, 2024
Argentina's former President Fernández charged with committing violence against former first lady
Food|Lifestyle|Technology

LA residents: Your next Shake Shack order could be delivered by a robot

LA residents: Your next Shake Shack order could be delivered by a robot

August 14, 2024
LA residents: Your next Shake Shack order could be delivered by a robot
Election|News|US

Walz agrees to October 1 vice presidential debate

Walz agrees to October 1 vice presidential debate

August 14, 2024
Walz agrees to October 1 vice presidential debate
Sports

Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator as his 'hold in' enters a 4th week

Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back out at San Francisco 49ers practice as a spectator as his contract hold in enters a fourth week still in search of a resolution

August 14, 2024
Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator as his 'hold in' enters a 4th week
Sports

PGA Tour releases its 2025 schedule with no involvement of LIV Golf in sight

The PGA Tour has released its 2025 schedule and it looks a lot like this year's schedule

August 14, 2024
PGA Tour releases its 2025 schedule with no involvement of LIV Golf in sight
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG

The State Fair of Texas is an annual celebration of corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a five-story cowboy named Big Tex

August 14, 2024
The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG
Business|Health|News|US

Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Disney is asking a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs

August 14, 2024
Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial
Crime|News|US

New York man accused of being Egyptian agent pleads guilty to lesser charge

A New York man who was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of acting as an unregistered agent of Egypt's government pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a lesser charge, in

August 14, 2024
New York man accused of being Egyptian agent pleads guilty to lesser charge
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Telstra hits 6-month high on upbeat 2025 forecast

Top Australian telco Telstra raised its earnings forecast for fiscal 2025 on Thursday, prompting investors to overlook a 13% decline in annual profit and

August 14, 2024
Telstra hits 6-month high on upbeat 2025 forecast
Entertainment

A stowaway groundhog is elevated to local icon

Some frozen custard and mini-golf customers in Pennsylvania have made a startling discovery that elevated a humble groundhog to icon status

August 14, 2024
A stowaway groundhog is elevated to local icon
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street firms to pay over $470 million to settle with US regulators over texting

Another group of broker-dealer and investment advisers have agreed to pay over $470 million to U.S. regulators to settle civil charges they violated recordkeeping rules, the U.S.

August 14, 2024
Wall Street firms to pay over $470 million to settle with US regulators over texting
Crime|News|US

Investigators identify suspect in break-in at Trump’s campaign office in Virginia

Investigators identify suspect in break-in at Trump’s campaign office in Virginia

August 14, 2024
Investigators identify suspect in break-in at Trump’s campaign office in Virginia
Africa|News|US|World

Sudan army absent as 1st day of peace talks conclude in Switzerland

The first day of U.S.-led peace talks aimed at finding a solution to Sudan’s brutal conflict concluded in Geneva with the country’s military absent and the other warring party’s participation unclear

August 14, 2024
Sudan army absent as 1st day of peace talks conclude in Switzerland
Health|News|US

Arizona Supreme Court says fetus can be called 'unborn human' in voter pamphlet

The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a fetus can be referred to as an "unborn human being" in pamphlets for voters to decide about the constitutional right to an

August 14, 2024
Arizona Supreme Court says fetus can be called 'unborn human' in voter pamphlet
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes

A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn’t like her attitude

August 14, 2024
A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes
Asia|News|US|World

US expresses frustration that North Korea is blocking efforts to recover remains of American casualties from Korean War

US expresses frustration that North Korea is blocking efforts to recover remains of American casualties from Korean War

August 14, 2024
US expresses frustration that North Korea is blocking efforts to recover remains of American casualties from Korean War
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new 'source of news'

Social media influencers have gotten the royal treatment as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to hold sway with millions of loyal followers

August 14, 2024
Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new 'source of news'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Kaley Cuoco is engaged to ‘Ozark’ star Tom Pelphrey

Kaley Cuoco is engaged to ‘Ozark’ star Tom Pelphrey

August 14, 2024
Kaley Cuoco is engaged to ‘Ozark’ star Tom Pelphrey
Lifestyle|Uncategorized

'God works in mysterious ways': Wedding ring lost 61 years ago found on farm

'God works in mysterious ways': Wedding ring lost 61 years ago found on farm

August 14, 2024
'God works in mysterious ways': Wedding ring lost 61 years ago found on farm
Business|Technology|US

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet's Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the

August 14, 2024
US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

20 years later, Phish fan releases documentary 'Jam' recalling Coventry festival

20 years later, Phish fan releases documentary 'Jam' recalling Coventry festival

August 14, 2024
20 years later, Phish fan releases documentary 'Jam' recalling Coventry festival
Sports

Scottie Scheffler's PGA Tour postseason amounts to a Super Bowl at East Lake

Scottie Scheffler starts the final leg of his remarkable year in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs

August 14, 2024
Scottie Scheffler's PGA Tour postseason amounts to a Super Bowl at East Lake
News|US

US judge blocks Missouri rule curbing socially-conscious investing

A federal judge in Missouri

August 14, 2024
US judge blocks Missouri rule curbing socially-conscious investing
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Google says Iranian efforts to hack US presidential campaigns are ongoing and wide-ranging

Google says Iranian efforts to hack US presidential campaigns are ongoing and wide-ranging

August 14, 2024
Google says Iranian efforts to hack US presidential campaigns are ongoing and wide-ranging
Health|News|Science

Alzheimer’s risk rose up to 42% with untreated high blood pressure, study finds

Alzheimer’s risk rose up to 42% with untreated high blood pressure, study finds

August 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s risk rose up to 42% with untreated high blood pressure, study finds
Business|Economy|Technology

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

Cisco Systems says it is planning to lay off 7% of its employees

August 14, 2024
Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity
Celebrity|Entertainment

Matt Damon can’t imagine living with same press ‘scrutiny’ as his BFF Ben Affleck

Matt Damon can’t imagine living with same press ‘scrutiny’ as his BFF Ben Affleck

August 14, 2024
Matt Damon can’t imagine living with same press ‘scrutiny’ as his BFF Ben Affleck
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Berkshire invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it retreats from Apple

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired stakes in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty and aircraft parts maker Heico during the second quarter, when it also nearly

August 14, 2024
Berkshire invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it retreats from Apple
Crime|News|US

White socks lead to arrest of teenager involved in crash that left three teens dead

White socks lead to arrest of teenager involved in crash that left three teens dead

August 14, 2024
White socks lead to arrest of teenager involved in crash that left three teens dead
Entertainment|Sports|US

Naomi Osaka, fellow past champions Wawrinka, Thiem and Andreescu given US Open wild cards

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka and fellow past U.S. Open winners Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem and Bianca Andreescu were given wild cards into this year’s tournament

August 14, 2024
Naomi Osaka, fellow past champions Wawrinka, Thiem and Andreescu given US Open wild cards
Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Family embarking on epic road trip to raise money, awareness of daughter's rare disease

Family embarking on epic road trip to raise money, awareness of daughter's rare disease

August 14, 2024
Family embarking on epic road trip to raise money, awareness of daughter's rare disease
Africa|Environment|Health|World

Extreme heat increasingly endangers children in West and Central Africa, UNICEF says

UNICEF says children in West and Central Africa are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, creating health concerns

August 14, 2024
Extreme heat increasingly endangers children in West and Central Africa, UNICEF says
Crime

Officer charged trying to smuggle drugs into jail

Officer charged trying to smuggle drugs into jail

August 14, 2024
Officer charged trying to smuggle drugs into jail
Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores on his debut for Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé has scored on his debut for Real Madrid

August 14, 2024
Kylian Mbappé scores on his debut for Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup
Business|Technology

Cisco sees recovery in equipment demand, cuts 7% jobs globally

Cisco Systems said on Wednesday it was witnessing rebounding demand for its networking equipment and announced a 7% cut in its global headcount to focus on high-growth areas

August 14, 2024
Cisco sees recovery in equipment demand, cuts 7% jobs globally
News|Sports

NASCAR revokes Dillon's playoff eligibility; driver keeps controversial Richmond win

NASCAR has ruled that Austin Dillon’s win at Richmond Raceway will not count toward eligibility for the Cup Series playoffs

August 14, 2024
NASCAR revokes Dillon's playoff eligibility; driver keeps controversial Richmond win
Crime|News

Susan Lorincz trial day 1: Witnesses recall lingering issues between Susan Lorincz, victim in manslaughter trial

Susan Lorincz trial day 1: Witnesses recall lingering issues between Susan Lorincz, victim in manslaughter trial

August 14, 2024
Susan Lorincz trial day 1: Witnesses recall lingering issues between Susan Lorincz, victim in manslaughter trial
Election|News|Technology|US

'Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

The suspected hack of Donald Trump's campaign is the latest indication that foreign adversaries looking to meddle in the election are quickening their pace ahead of November

August 14, 2024
'Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election
Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Why car insurance is still so expensive even as car prices are dropping

Why car insurance is still so expensive even as car prices are dropping

August 14, 2024
Why car insurance is still so expensive even as car prices are dropping
News|Science|Technology

NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away

NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away

August 14, 2024
NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away
Health|News|US

Montana's top court strikes down parental consent law for minors seeking abortion

Montana's highest court on Wednesday ruled that a law requiring minors to get parental consent when seeking an abortion violated the state's constitution, upholding a

August 14, 2024
Montana's top court strikes down parental consent law for minors seeking abortion
News|World

Prince Harry and Meghan will visit Colombia for the first time. Here’s what they will be doing

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will arrive in Colombia on Thursday

August 14, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan will visit Colombia for the first time. Here’s what they will be doing
News|US

Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an informational pamphlet for voters can refer to a fetus as an “unborn human being.”

August 14, 2024
Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet
Sports

Oh snap! Jets' Thomas Hennessy details what goes into perhaps the NFL's most underappreciated job

Thomas Hennessy became a long snapper in high school because he simply wanted to be part of a team

August 14, 2024
Oh snap! Jets' Thomas Hennessy details what goes into perhaps the NFL's most underappreciated job
Crime|News|US

Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young pleads not guilty

Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young pleads not guilty

August 14, 2024
Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young pleads not guilty
Business|Economy|Finance

LL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores

LL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores

August 14, 2024
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores
Election|News|Political|US

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate.

August 14, 2024
What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention
News

Mars' biggest deal clinched by secretive, deep-pocketed family

A running joke among residents of McLean, Virginia is that the most secretive organization headquartered in their Washington

August 14, 2024
Mars' biggest deal clinched by secretive, deep-pocketed family
Election|Health|News|US

Kamala Harris’ complicated history with Medicare for All becomes a Trump campaign attack line

Kamala Harris’ complicated history with Medicare for All becomes a Trump campaign attack line

August 14, 2024
Kamala Harris’ complicated history with Medicare for All becomes a Trump campaign attack line
Crime|News|US

Ohio family reaches $7M settlement in fatal police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.

The family of Casey Goodson Jr. will receive $7 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit over a December 2020 shooting

August 14, 2024
Ohio family reaches $7M settlement in fatal police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
Americas|Economy|Finance|News

Argentina inflation slows to 4% in July after spiking month earlier

Argentina's monthly inflation rate stood at 4.0% in July, official data published on Wednesday showed, in line with a Reuters forecast and returning to slowdown after speeding

August 14, 2024
Argentina inflation slows to 4% in July after spiking month earlier
Crime|News|US

Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds

A new study says Pennsylvania drivers get pulled over and are cited by state police at roughly comparable rates no matter their race or ethnicity

August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds
Business|Environment|Science

Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes

The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans for a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient

August 14, 2024
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
Sports

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J

August 14, 2024
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus
News|Political|US

Republicans sue over 3-year-old Biden executive order on voter registration access

Republicans sue over 3-year-old Biden executive order on voter registration access

August 14, 2024
Republicans sue over 3-year-old Biden executive order on voter registration access
Business|Lifestyle|US

Military members can shop for free in Hampton at this store

Military members can shop for free in Hampton at this store

August 14, 2024
Military members can shop for free in Hampton at this store
Education|News|Opinion|Sports|US

Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game

Michigan State has been sued over the Adolf Hitler question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last season, with the quiz’s creator saying the university didn’t have permission to use its product that “was not created for a mass-market use at an American college football game.”

August 14, 2024
Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game
News|US

US military sex assault cases much higher than official estimates, study finds

The number of sexual assaults in the U.S. military is likely significantly higher than official government estimates, according to a new study released on Wednesday.

August 14, 2024
US military sex assault cases much higher than official estimates, study finds
Health|News|World

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

August 14, 2024
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency
Entertainment

Local bands raise money for firefighters and those impacted by the Paddock Fire in Emmett

Local bands raise money for firefighters and those impacted by the Paddock Fire in Emmett

August 14, 2024
Local bands raise money for firefighters and those impacted by the Paddock Fire in Emmett
Crime|News|US

Bodycam footage released in Marana hot car death of 2-year-old

Bodycam footage released in Marana hot car death of 2-year-old

August 14, 2024
Bodycam footage released in Marana hot car death of 2-year-old
Business|Economy|US

Possible US seaport strike could back up goods for months, shipping experts say

A potential strike at U.S. seaports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could back up cargo

August 14, 2024
Possible US seaport strike could back up goods for months, shipping experts say
Arts|Entertainment

Minnie Driver plays Queen Elizabeth right on time

Minnie Driver plays Queen Elizabeth right on time

August 14, 2024
Minnie Driver plays Queen Elizabeth right on time
Crime|Environment|Health|News|US

Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site

The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup

August 14, 2024
Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site
Business|Europe|News|US

Hunter Biden reportedly sought US government help for Ukrainian gas company Burisma

Hunter Biden reportedly asked the U.S. ambassador to Italy for help with an energy project a Ukrainian gas company was pursuing while his father was vice president

August 14, 2024
Hunter Biden reportedly sought US government help for Ukrainian gas company Burisma
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|Videos

Spain is investigating unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area

Katy Perry pretends in her new music video to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on on Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean

August 14, 2024
Spain is investigating unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area
Business|Economy|News|US

Hunter Biden contacted US ambassador in 2016 over Burisma deal, NYT reports

Hunter Biden reached out to the U.S. ambassador to Italy while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president in 2016 amid efforts to pursue a geothermal project at the Ukrainian

August 14, 2024
Hunter Biden contacted US ambassador in 2016 over Burisma deal, NYT reports
Business|Food

Chili’s take on the Big Mac is beating McDonald’s at its own game

Chili’s take on the Big Mac is beating McDonald’s at its own game

August 14, 2024
Chili’s take on the Big Mac is beating McDonald’s at its own game
Crime|News|US|Videos

Not all officer video from Texas school shooting was released, Uvalde police say

Police say that not all officer video from the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting in 2022 was given to news organizations following a court order

August 14, 2024
Not all officer video from Texas school shooting was released, Uvalde police say
Europe|Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé has pulled on Real Madrid's famous white jersey for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup

August 14, 2024
Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
News|Sports|US

WNBA rookie stars Clark, Reese take advantage of Olympic break to reset for sprint to playoffs

Caitlin Clark took full advantage of her snub by the U.S. Olympic team

August 14, 2024
WNBA rookie stars Clark, Reese take advantage of Olympic break to reset for sprint to playoffs
Europe|News|World

Germany closes military base over suspicion water supply was sabotaged

Germany closes military base over suspicion water supply was sabotaged

August 14, 2024
Germany closes military base over suspicion water supply was sabotaged
News|Sports

Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury

August 14, 2024
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency

August 14, 2024
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
Health|News|Science|World

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the

August 14, 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
News|Science|Technology

NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

NASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty

August 14, 2024
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
Uncategorized

Ruling that bounced Kennedy from New York ballot could challenge him in other states

Robert F

August 14, 2024
Ruling that bounced Kennedy from New York ballot could challenge him in other states
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

Katy Perry video under investigation after allegedly filming in protected area without permission

Katy Perry video under investigation after allegedly filming in protected area without permission

August 14, 2024
Katy Perry video under investigation after allegedly filming in protected area without permission
Crime|News|US

3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court

The appeals are just beginning for Alex Murdaugh

August 14, 2024
3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court
Crime|Food|News|US

Hollywood Beach restaurant targeted by arsonist for second time

Hollywood Beach restaurant targeted by arsonist for second time

August 14, 2024
Hollywood Beach restaurant targeted by arsonist for second time
Crime|News|US

Barnacle-covered cocaine package worth $625,000 spotted by boaters in Florida after storms

Barnacle-covered cocaine package worth $625,000 spotted by boaters in Florida after storms

August 14, 2024
Barnacle-covered cocaine package worth $625,000 spotted by boaters in Florida after storms
Environment|News

Man survives attack by black bear in Sierra Nevada foothills

Man survives attack by black bear in Sierra Nevada foothills

August 14, 2024
Man survives attack by black bear in Sierra Nevada foothills
News|Sports|US

Attorney calls Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton 'collateral damage' in widening anti-doping feud

The doping case involving U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton’s claims of eating contaminated meat is being appealed and will be sent to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

August 14, 2024
Attorney calls Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton 'collateral damage' in widening anti-doping feud
Crime|News|US|Videos

Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store

Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store

August 14, 2024
Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store
Arts|Entertainment

There's more to Tinashe's new album, 'Quantum Baby,' than being 'Nasty'

Tinashe is releasing her seventh studio album, “Quantum Baby,” on Friday

August 14, 2024
There's more to Tinashe's new album, 'Quantum Baby,' than being 'Nasty'
Health|Lifestyle|News

Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others

Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others

August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others
Crime|News|US

Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

August 14, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash
Food|Travel|Uncategorized

Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables

Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables

August 14, 2024
Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia's Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia's Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

August 14, 2024
Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia's Carter Melons got their start and became a staple
Crime|News|Opinion|US

N.J. family says woman was "harmless" when she was killed by police. Now, they're demanding answers.

N.J. family says woman was "harmless" when she was killed by police. Now, they're demanding answers.

August 14, 2024
N.J. family says woman was "harmless" when she was killed by police. Now, they're demanding answers.
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Taylor Swift fans jump on NYC's limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs commemorating her Greenwich Village home

Taylor Swift fans jump on NYC's limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs commemorating her Greenwich Village home

August 14, 2024
Taylor Swift fans jump on NYC's limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs commemorating her Greenwich Village home
Americas|World

An offering, a fire, a prayer. How a Mexico City community celebrates its pre-Hispanic origins

A couple of decades ago, when Claudia Santos felt the need for spiritual shelter, she dug into her countries’ history and there she found it: Her ancestors, the Mexica

August 14, 2024
An offering, a fire, a prayer. How a Mexico City community celebrates its pre-Hispanic origins
Business|News

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state's oldest Black-owned business, turns 90

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state's oldest Black-owned business, turns 90

August 14, 2024
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state's oldest Black-owned business, turns 90
Science

Century-old theory of where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from overturned by new study

Century-old theory of where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from overturned by new study

August 14, 2024
Century-old theory of where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from overturned by new study
Crime|News|US

Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs

Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs

August 14, 2024
Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs
Crime|News|US|Videos

Aftermath of violent Baltimore attack caught on video, victim says police did not help her

Aftermath of violent Baltimore attack caught on video, victim says police did not help her

August 14, 2024
Aftermath of violent Baltimore attack caught on video, victim says police did not help her
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game

Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game

August 14, 2024
Quiz company sues Michigan State University over Adolf Hitler display on video board during football game
Americas|World

Mexico's president will send a diplomatic note over US funding for a Mexican anti-corruption NGO

Mexico’s president has lashed out at U.S. funding for a Mexican anti-corruption non-profit group, and says he will send a diplomatic note to the United States in protest

August 14, 2024
Mexico's president will send a diplomatic note over US funding for a Mexican anti-corruption NGO
Crime|Economy|News|US

Fort Worth City Council approves nearly $10 million in legal settlements

Fort Worth City Council approves nearly $10 million in legal settlements

August 14, 2024
Fort Worth City Council approves nearly $10 million in legal settlements
Arts|Europe|News

Graffiti celebrating Italian volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalized after Italy wins Olympic gold

Rome’s mayor and several others have denounced the defacing of a street-art celebration of Paola Egonu

August 14, 2024
Graffiti celebrating Italian volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalized after Italy wins Olympic gold
Crime|News

Family fit to be tied as vandals keep on tagging work truck in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Family fit to be tied as vandals keep on tagging work truck in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

August 14, 2024
Family fit to be tied as vandals keep on tagging work truck in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood
News|World

What we know about Ukraine's surprise push into Russian territory

For more than a week, Ukrainian troops have pushed into the Kursk region of Russia, just north of their border, in the most extensive incursion by Kyiv’s forces in the 2½-year-old war

August 14, 2024
What we know about Ukraine's surprise push into Russian territory
Education|MidEast|News|US

UCLA must protect Jewish students' access to campus, judge rules

The University of California in Los Angeles cannot allow pro-Palestinian protesters to block Jewish students from accessing campus buildings, classes and services, a federal

August 14, 2024
UCLA must protect Jewish students' access to campus, judge rules
Americas|Crime|News

Jamaica declares southern state of emergency after Sunday night killings

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in the Caribbean nation's southern Clarendon parish after eight people were killed in separate gun

August 14, 2024
Jamaica declares southern state of emergency after Sunday night killings
Arts|Europe|News|Sports|Uncategorized|World

Mural celebrating Black Italian volleyball star defaced with racist graffiti

Mural celebrating Black Italian volleyball star defaced with racist graffiti

August 14, 2024
Mural celebrating Black Italian volleyball star defaced with racist graffiti
Asia|News|World

China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relations

China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar and met with the leader of its military government as growing instability from the neighboring country’s civil war causes concern in Beijing

August 14, 2024
China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relations
Election|News|US

Contenders in key Wisconsin Senate race come out swinging after primaries

Republican millionaire businessman Eric Hovde and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin are wasting no time going after one another

August 14, 2024
Contenders in key Wisconsin Senate race come out swinging after primaries
MidEast|News|World

A top Hamas official says the group is losing faith in the US as a mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks

A top Hamas official says the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week

August 14, 2024
A top Hamas official says the group is losing faith in the US as a mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
News|Travel|World

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say

August 14, 2024
North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say
Crime|News|US|World

American handed a 15-day sentence by a Moscow court on charges of disorderly conduct

A court in the Russian capital has handed a 15-day sentence to a U.S. citizen on charges of disorderly conduct

August 14, 2024
American handed a 15-day sentence by a Moscow court on charges of disorderly conduct
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Mexico to send US diplomatic note over donations to Mexican civil groups

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told a morning press conference on Wednesday that he would send a diplomatic note to the United States over what he called

August 14, 2024
Mexico to send US diplomatic note over donations to Mexican civil groups
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just play an investigator on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ She’s working to solve actual crimes

Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just play an investigator on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ She’s working to solve actual crimes

August 14, 2024
Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just play an investigator on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ She’s working to solve actual crimes
Arts|Uncategorized

The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days

On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested

August 14, 2024
The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days
Americas|Economy|Finance

Brazil Senate committee again postpones vote on central bank financial autonomy

A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday once again postponed a vote on a constitutional amendment proposal to grant financial autonomy to the central bank, which is backed by

August 14, 2024
Brazil Senate committee again postpones vote on central bank financial autonomy
Sports

Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running back

No. 4 Texas has lost a second running back to a season-ending injury, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only scholarship player with significant experience at the position

August 14, 2024
Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running back
Arts|Science|World

Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Researchers are one step closer to understanding how Stonehenge was created

August 14, 2024
Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows
Health|Technology

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

People who have ADHD are starting to turn to AI to help them break down once-insurmountable tasks like emails, business plans and proofreading

August 14, 2024
People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Look of the Week: Ashley Graham’s shirt skirt and the return of DIY fashion

Look of the Week: Ashley Graham’s shirt skirt and the return of DIY fashion

August 14, 2024
Look of the Week: Ashley Graham’s shirt skirt and the return of DIY fashion
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Ryan Reynolds opens up about his late father’s long battle with Parkinson’s

Ryan Reynolds opens up about his late father’s long battle with Parkinson’s

August 14, 2024
Ryan Reynolds opens up about his late father’s long battle with Parkinson’s
Crime|News|US

Officer's attorney: Videos show fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman was justified

An Ohio police officer has made his initial court appearance after being charged in the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young

August 14, 2024
Officer's attorney: Videos show fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman was justified
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show

Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for imminent steps to alleviate

August 14, 2024
Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show
Crime|News|US

Alex Murdaugh could get new murder trial after South Carolina Supreme Court agrees to hear jury tampering appeal

Alex Murdaugh could get new murder trial after South Carolina Supreme Court agrees to hear jury tampering appeal

August 14, 2024
Alex Murdaugh could get new murder trial after South Carolina Supreme Court agrees to hear jury tampering appeal
MidEast|News|World

Berlin condemns Israeli ministers' visit to holy Jerusalem site

Germany on Wednesday condemned a visit by two Israeli ministers to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, known to Jews as Temple Mount, and said it expects the Israeli

August 14, 2024
Berlin condemns Israeli ministers' visit to holy Jerusalem site
Europe|Sports

Mbappé makes Madrid heavy favorite to repeat as Spanish league champion for 1st time in 17 years

Real Madrid was one of the teams to beat in Europe last season, winning the Spanish league with ease and adding another Champions League trophy to its collection

August 14, 2024
Mbappé makes Madrid heavy favorite to repeat as Spanish league champion for 1st time in 17 years
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis reveals mayonnaise-inspired fragrance

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis reveals mayonnaise-inspired fragrance

August 14, 2024
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis reveals mayonnaise-inspired fragrance
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Yields mixed after CPI supports 25 bp Sept cut, with 50 bp not ruled out

Benchmark U.S.

August 14, 2024
Yields mixed after CPI supports 25 bp Sept cut, with 50 bp not ruled out
Crime|Europe|News

Poland indicts man with spying for Russia after freeing him in swap and investigates others

Polish prosecutors say they have formally indicted a Russian-Spanish man of espionage

August 14, 2024
Poland indicts man with spying for Russia after freeing him in swap and investigates others
Environment|News|World

In shift, US backs global target to reduce plastic production, source says

The United States, one of the world's biggest plastic makers, will support a global treaty calling for a reduction in how much new plastic is produced each

August 14, 2024
In shift, US backs global target to reduce plastic production, source says
Europe|News|Political

German court suspends the government's ban of a far-right magazine pending an appeal ruling

A German federal court has suspended a ban the government imposed last month on a far-right magazine

August 14, 2024
German court suspends the government's ban of a far-right magazine pending an appeal ruling
Crime|News|US

Judge in Trump hush money case says he will not recuse himself

Judge in Trump hush money case says he will not recuse himself

August 14, 2024
Judge in Trump hush money case says he will not recuse himself
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Eva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan

Kate McKinnon, Malcolm Gladwell and Eva Mendes will be among the featured speakers this fall at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, a leading venue for arts events

August 14, 2024
Eva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan
Election|News|Technology|US

Meta's Instagram failed to curtail hate speech against women politicians, report says

Meta Platforms' Instagram failed to remove abusive comments aimed at female politicians who are potential candidates for the 2024 U.S. elections, according to a report by the non-profit

August 14, 2024
Meta's Instagram failed to curtail hate speech against women politicians, report says
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Inflation milestone: Consumer Price Index slows below 3% for first time since March 2021

Inflation milestone: Consumer Price Index slows below 3% for first time since March 2021

August 14, 2024
Inflation milestone: Consumer Price Index slows below 3% for first time since March 2021
Europe|News|Sports

French athlete who took part in Olympics suspended for past posts on X

French 400-meter runner Muhammad Abdallah Kounta, who took part in the Paris Olympics, has been suspended by the French Athletics Federation after an X account dug up hate speech

August 14, 2024
French athlete who took part in Olympics suspended for past posts on X
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Kursk attack surprised Russia and perhaps some of its backers

Ukraine has stolen the initiative from Russia with its cross-border offensive into the Kursk region

August 14, 2024
Ukraine's Kursk attack surprised Russia and perhaps some of its backers
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto leaves half of Puerto Rican customers without power

About half of all homes and businesses on Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday as Hurricane Ernesto churned north into the warm

August 14, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto leaves half of Puerto Rican customers without power
Africa|News|World

North Darfur’s remaining hospital risks closure as Sudan’s civil war intensifies

North Darfur’s remaining hospital risks closure as Sudan’s civil war intensifies

August 14, 2024
North Darfur’s remaining hospital risks closure as Sudan’s civil war intensifies
Health|News|Science|Technology

Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

The Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for new personnel as part of updated guidance aimed at protecting personnel from “blast overpressure” as leaders seek to mitigate risks of brain injury associated with repeated blasts

August 14, 2024
Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'
Entertainment|News

Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out because widower bought an Epcot ticket and had Disney+

Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out because widower bought an Epcot ticket and had Disney+

August 14, 2024
Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out because widower bought an Epcot ticket and had Disney+
Europe|News|World

Kosovo's premier calls for full reopening of key bridge in flashpoint city. But the West is wary

Kosovo’s prime minister is calling for the full reopening of a bridge in the flashpoint city of Mitrovica, saying it would be another step toward free movement and not a threat to anyone

August 14, 2024
Kosovo's premier calls for full reopening of key bridge in flashpoint city. But the West is wary
Crime|News|US

Judge rejects Donald Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case

Donald Trump has lost his latest bid for a new judge in his New York hush money criminal case

August 14, 2024
Judge rejects Donald Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case
Celebrity|Entertainment

Vince Vaughn, 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Bill Lawrence bring good fun to Carl Hiaasen's 'Bad Monkey'

Vince Vaughn returns to television with his new series “Bad Monkey" for Apple TV+, debuting Wednesday

August 14, 2024
Vince Vaughn, 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Bill Lawrence bring good fun to Carl Hiaasen's 'Bad Monkey'
Business|Crime|Europe|News|World

Ukrainian man wanted over Nord Stream pipelines explosions

Ukrainian man wanted over Nord Stream pipelines explosions

August 14, 2024
Ukrainian man wanted over Nord Stream pipelines explosions
News|Travel

Big trees, a wooden ceiling and ‘therapy’ llamas: What you’ll find in PDX’s renovated terminal

Big trees, a wooden ceiling and ‘therapy’ llamas: What you’ll find in PDX’s renovated terminal

August 14, 2024
Big trees, a wooden ceiling and ‘therapy’ llamas: What you’ll find in PDX’s renovated terminal
News|US

Emhoff hits Aileen Cannon as a judge who would ‘do Trump’s bidding’ while warning of possible future Trump SCOTUS nominees

Emhoff hits Aileen Cannon as a judge who would ‘do Trump’s bidding’ while warning of possible future Trump SCOTUS nominees

August 14, 2024
Emhoff hits Aileen Cannon as a judge who would ‘do Trump’s bidding’ while warning of possible future Trump SCOTUS nominees
Business|Finance|Sports

Dallas Cowboys become first sports franchise to be worth over $10 billion, per Sportico

Dallas Cowboys become first sports franchise to be worth over $10 billion, per Sportico

August 14, 2024
Dallas Cowboys become first sports franchise to be worth over $10 billion, per Sportico
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian lawmaker Butina says the West is 'poking the bear' with Ukraine incursion

Russian lawmaker Maria Butina on Wednesday said that the West was involved in the Ukrainian incursion into sovereign Russian territory and was thus "poking the bear" in a dangerous

August 14, 2024
Russian lawmaker Butina says the West is 'poking the bear' with Ukraine incursion
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Mars agrees to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal

Mars agrees to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal

August 14, 2024
Mars agrees to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal
Asia|News|Political

Here's what's next in Japan with Kishida bowing out as party leader and prime minister next month

Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has surprised the country by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month

August 14, 2024
Here's what's next in Japan with Kishida bowing out as party leader and prime minister next month
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News

More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding

A town hit hard by two hurricanes, downpours and a deep freeze, all in the midst of a pandemic, offers crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery.

August 14, 2024
More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding
News|World

Ukraine’s cross-border incursion challenges Moscow’s war narrative – but will it shift Russian opinion?

The Kremlin has pushed a dual narrative: that the conflict represents an existential battle with the West, but that life goes on as normal for most Russians.

August 14, 2024
Ukraine’s cross-border incursion challenges Moscow’s war narrative – but will it shift Russian opinion?
MidEast|News|World

3 years after fall of Kabul, US Congress has still not acted to secure future of more than 70,000 Afghan evacuees in US

Attempts to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act have faltered, leaving tens of thousands of Afghans who fled chaos during the fall of Kabul in limbo.

August 14, 2024
3 years after fall of Kabul, US Congress has still not acted to secure future of more than 70,000 Afghan evacuees in US
Opinion|US

Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too

Americans agree that democracy requires freedom of speech. But a large minority also thinks it’s acceptable to bar certain subjects or speakers from public debate.

August 14, 2024
Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too
Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them

A newly released app allows users to search for discriminatory roadway names, helping communities grasp the ubiquity of inequalities embedded in everyday spaces and the harm they cause.

August 14, 2024
Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them
Arts|News|US

Historians diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention

Will there be Minnesota hot dish hats worn at the upcoming Democratic National Convention? Curators from the Smithsonian will be there, looking for both routine and unconventional campaign items.

August 14, 2024
Historians diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Economy|Finance

Philly schools are in disrepair − the municipal bond market is 1 big reason

The district spends only 43 cents of every dollar loaned to it.

August 14, 2024
Philly schools are in disrepair − the municipal bond market is 1 big reason
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion

Future lawyers learn key lessons from studying poetry in parks in this course

Parks around campus at this university become a place for law students to produce prose and draw parallels between nature and the law.

August 14, 2024
Future lawyers learn key lessons from studying poetry in parks in this course
Health|Science

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

August 14, 2024
Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working
Economy|News|Opinion|US

‘I’m down to eating ramen’: Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up with inflation

‘I’m down to eating ramen’: Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up with inflation

August 14, 2024
‘I’m down to eating ramen’: Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up with inflation
Arts

3 of Jane Austen’s 6 brothers engaged in antislavery activism − new research offers more clues about her own views

The author of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and other classic novels used the words ‘slave’ and ‘slavery’ nearly a dozen times in her books.

August 14, 2024
3 of Jane Austen’s 6 brothers engaged in antislavery activism − new research offers more clues about her own views
MidEast|News|World

Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer

Israel has published plans for one of its proposed new settlements in the occupied West Bank, finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on

August 14, 2024
Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer
Economy|Election|News|US

The Latest: Trump held rally in North Carolina; Harris campaign launches $90M ad buy

Donald Trump held a rally and speech in North Carolina on Wednesday that his campaign billed as a significant economic address, though the former president spent much of his time attacking his rival and veering toward familiar topics like the U.S.-Mexico border

August 14, 2024
The Latest: Trump held rally in North Carolina; Harris campaign launches $90M ad buy
Environment|News|US

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River

August 14, 2024
As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's Kishida championed 'new capitalism' but was undone by yen

Fumio Kishida pushed through Japan's biggest wage increases in decades, but it was not enough to make up for the impact the battered yen

August 14, 2024
Japan's Kishida championed 'new capitalism' but was undone by yen
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religion for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism

August 14, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter
Health|News|Science

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels

August 14, 2024
Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden retains new lawyer ahead of trial on tax charges after plea talks stall

Hunter Biden retains new lawyer ahead of trial on tax charges after plea talks stall

August 14, 2024
Hunter Biden retains new lawyer ahead of trial on tax charges after plea talks stall
Business|Food

Starbucks is struggling. So it hired fast food’s Mr. Fix-It

Starbucks is struggling. So it hired fast food’s Mr. Fix-It

August 14, 2024
Starbucks is struggling. So it hired fast food’s Mr. Fix-It
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Rocked by cancellation of Vienna concerts, Swifties shake it off and flock to London

For Herve Tram, being a Taylor Swift fan isn’t just about the music

August 14, 2024
Rocked by cancellation of Vienna concerts, Swifties shake it off and flock to London
Crime|News|US

Murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Vegas reporter features dueling opening statements

Murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Vegas reporter features dueling opening statements

August 14, 2024
Murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Vegas reporter features dueling opening statements
News|Sports|World

Refugee Olympic Team’s historic first medalist Cindy Ngamba hopes to inspire millions

Refugee Olympic Team’s historic first medalist Cindy Ngamba hopes to inspire millions

August 14, 2024
Refugee Olympic Team’s historic first medalist Cindy Ngamba hopes to inspire millions
Crime|Sports

Manchester United women’s player Geyse subjected to homophobic abuse online

Manchester United women’s player Geyse subjected to homophobic abuse online

August 14, 2024
Manchester United women’s player Geyse subjected to homophobic abuse online
Business|Finance|News

Sweet and salty deal worth $30 billion would put M&M's and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles

M&M’s maker Mars is paying nearly $30 billion for Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts

August 14, 2024
Sweet and salty deal worth $30 billion would put M&M's and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
News|World

Ukraine says it hit four Russian air bases in major drone attack

Ukraine said on Wednesday it carried out its largest long-range drone strike of the war on four Russian military airfields overnight, which were hailed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

August 14, 2024
Ukraine says it hit four Russian air bases in major drone attack
Europe|News|World

China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London

China has resubmitted plans to build a new large embassy in London, a contested project that could test how the new Labour government handles relations with the

August 14, 2024
China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

China urges US, UK and Australia not to advance nuclear submarine cooperation

China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday the United States, Britain and Australia should not advance their nuclear submarine cooperation until the international community has

August 14, 2024
China urges US, UK and Australia not to advance nuclear submarine cooperation
Election|News|US

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump

August 14, 2024
Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
News|US

Harris and Walz to take bus tour through Pennsylvania ahead of Democratic convention

Harris and Walz to take bus tour through Pennsylvania ahead of Democratic convention

August 14, 2024
Harris and Walz to take bus tour through Pennsylvania ahead of Democratic convention
Health|News|Sports

Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy to miss season after surgery for meniscus tear

Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy to miss season after surgery for meniscus tear

August 14, 2024
Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy to miss season after surgery for meniscus tear
Africa|Health|News|World

A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?

The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders

August 14, 2024
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
Crime|Election|News|US

Judge removes election-denying lawyer from Dominion defamation case for ‘egregious misconduct’

Judge removes election-denying lawyer from Dominion defamation case for ‘egregious misconduct’

August 14, 2024
Judge removes election-denying lawyer from Dominion defamation case for ‘egregious misconduct’
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto drops torrential rain on Puerto Rico as it strengthens heading toward Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto has dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and knocked out power for nearly half of all customers in the U.S. territory

August 14, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto drops torrential rain on Puerto Rico as it strengthens heading toward Bermuda
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Some euro zone banks too optimistic in valuing commercial property, ECB finds

Some of the euro zone's top banks may be inflating the value of commercial real estate, potentially masking a deterioration of loans to a sector struggling with a sharp downturn,

August 14, 2024
Some euro zone banks too optimistic in valuing commercial property, ECB finds
News|Sports

Team GB runner Rose Harvey says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg

Team GB runner Rose Harvey says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg

August 14, 2024
Team GB runner Rose Harvey says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump’s continued attacks on Harris’ rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November

Trump’s continued attacks on Harris’ rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November

August 14, 2024
Trump’s continued attacks on Harris’ rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November
Election|News|Opinion|US

'Quit whining': See Nikki Haley's blunt advice to the Trump campaign

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells Fox News that the Trump campaign and Republicans need to change their approach when it comes to attacking Kamala Harris.

August 14, 2024
'Quit whining': See Nikki Haley's blunt advice to the Trump campaign
Arts|Science|World

Mosaic buried for thousands of years uncovered by archaeologists

Mosaic buried for thousands of years uncovered by archaeologists

August 14, 2024
Mosaic buried for thousands of years uncovered by archaeologists
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Elliott seeks 10 of the 15 board seats at Southwest in bid to strengthen the airline's performance

Hedge fund Elliott Management is escalating its fight against the management of Southwest Airlines

August 14, 2024
Elliott seeks 10 of the 15 board seats at Southwest in bid to strengthen the airline's performance
Business

NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into 1.8 million Toyota SUVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday that it closed a preliminary investigation into about 1.8 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs over concerns related to short

August 14, 2024
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into 1.8 million Toyota SUVs
Election|US

Where Ackman, Dimon and Soros stand on presidential candidates Trump and Harris

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump are locked in a tight race ahead of the November presidential election and some on Wall Street

August 14, 2024
Where Ackman, Dimon and Soros stand on presidential candidates Trump and Harris
MidEast|News|World

US envoy Hochstein says he thinks Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah can avoid war

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein said on Wednesday he believed all-out war between Israel and Lebanon's powerful militant group Hezbollah could be avoided but that Israel and Hamas needed

August 14, 2024
US envoy Hochstein says he thinks Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah can avoid war
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine says it has taken more ground and prisoners during its advance into Russia border region

Ukrainian forces are pushing on with their major cross-border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region for a second week

August 14, 2024
Ukraine says it has taken more ground and prisoners during its advance into Russia border region
Crime|News|Sports

French prosecutors investigate gender-based cyber harassment of Algerian Olympic champ Imane Khelif

French prosecutors say they are investigating a complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif for online harassment

August 14, 2024
French prosecutors investigate gender-based cyber harassment of Algerian Olympic champ Imane Khelif
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

He’d been single all his life. Then he fell in love with a stranger on vacation

He’d been single all his life. Then he fell in love with a stranger on vacation

August 14, 2024
He’d been single all his life. Then he fell in love with a stranger on vacation
Business|Environment|US

Texas oil regulator under scrutiny as zombie wells gush back to life

On a sprawling ranch in Pecos County in late July, oil well control specialist Hawk Dunlap used a backhoe to uncover an abandoned or so-called zombie well that had

August 14, 2024
Texas oil regulator under scrutiny as zombie wells gush back to life
Business|Europe|Technology

Spotify to add price information in its app on Apple devices in EU

Spotify will update its app on Apple devices in the European Union on Wednesday to include prices of its various plans and services, more than three months after the iPhone maker rejected

August 14, 2024
Spotify to add price information in its app on Apple devices in EU
Election|News|US

Trump attacks Harris policies - and persona - as allies push for messaging shift

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lobbed a series of personal and policy-based attacks at his Democratic rival

August 14, 2024
Trump attacks Harris policies - and persona - as allies push for messaging shift
Business|News|Opinion|Political

As Justice Gorsuch rails against federal rules, some profiled in his new book embrace more measured view

As Justice Gorsuch rails against federal rules, some profiled in his new book embrace more measured view

August 14, 2024
As Justice Gorsuch rails against federal rules, some profiled in his new book embrace more measured view
Health|News|US

Most women in the US worry that abortion bans could put them or a loved one in danger, survey finds

Most women in the US worry that abortion bans could put them or a loved one in danger, survey finds

August 14, 2024
Most women in the US worry that abortion bans could put them or a loved one in danger, survey finds
Business|Economy|Finance|US

High interest rates have benefitted corporate America: McGeever

Logic suggests that U.S. companies will benefit when the Fed's interest rate-cutting cycle gets underway, because they will pay less to service their debt, but

August 14, 2024
High interest rates have benefitted corporate America: McGeever
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Former Nazi bunker turned into hotel and leisure complex in Germany

Former Nazi bunker turned into hotel and leisure complex in Germany

August 14, 2024
Former Nazi bunker turned into hotel and leisure complex in Germany
Asia|News|World

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling

August 14, 2024
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling
MidEast|News

Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards

Hamas said on Wednesday it would not take part in a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks slated for Thursday in Qatar, but an official briefed on the talks said

August 14, 2024
Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
Asia|News

Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand's politics

Thailand's Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethics violation

August 14, 2024
Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand's politics
Asia|News|Political|World

What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed on Wednesday by the Constitutional Court for a breach of ethics in appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who was

August 14, 2024
What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?
Asia|Election|News

Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Srettha Thavisin won a parliamentary vote to become Thailand's prime minister last August, after a closely-fought election where his party had finished only

August 14, 2024
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
MidEast|News|World

The Taliban are celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans

The Taliban are celebrating their third year as rulers of Afghanistan at a former U.S. air base

August 14, 2024
The Taliban are celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans
Health|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza overnight, Palestinians say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday killed at least 17 people, including five children and their parents

August 14, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza overnight, Palestinians say
Asia|Election|News|World

An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing's sway in Pacific atoll nation

People in Kiribati are going to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China

August 14, 2024
An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing's sway in Pacific atoll nation
Environment|Europe|Health|News|World

Greece tackles last of wildfire near Athens, assesses damage

Firefighters battled on Wednesday to extinguish the remnants of a wildfire near Athens that killed a woman, torched buildings, devoured woodland

August 14, 2024
Greece tackles last of wildfire near Athens, assesses damage
Asia|Election|News|World

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect its new president on Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lead a party that has governed the country for most

August 14, 2024
How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?
Crime|Europe|News

Poland received German request to arrest Nord Stream suspect but he's left country, prosecutors say

Poland received a European arrest warrant issued by Berlin in connection with the 2022 attack on Nord Stream pipelines, but the suspect, a

August 14, 2024
Poland received German request to arrest Nord Stream suspect but he's left country, prosecutors say
Americas|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power to half of Puerto Rico and is strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power to half of Puerto Rico and is strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda

August 14, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto knocked out power to half of Puerto Rico and is strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda
US|World

Here's where Ernesto could be heading next

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to intensify into a dangerous hurricane as it skirts Puerto Rico. CNN's Chad Myers reports.

August 14, 2024
Here's where Ernesto could be heading next
Americas|News|World

ERNESTO GAINS STRENGTH, HITS PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (330pET)

Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean Wednesday, reaching Cat-1 hurricane status as it brings heavy rainfall, gusty winds and storm surge primarily to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Laura Aguirre has a 3:30p ET pkg with free custom audio tags.

August 14, 2024
ERNESTO GAINS STRENGTH, HITS PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (330pET)
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple supplier Foxconn's profit beats forecasts as it rides AI boom

Apple supplier Foxconn on Wednesday surpassed expectations with a 6% rise in quarterly net profit, driven by a boom in demand for AI servers, and stood by

August 14, 2024
Apple supplier Foxconn's profit beats forecasts as it rides AI boom
Business|News

Great expectations - inflation fears subside :Mike Dolan

And just like that... it was gone.

August 14, 2024
Great expectations - inflation fears subside :Mike Dolan
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

UK inflation picks up less than expected, boosting rate cut bets

British consumer price inflation increased for the first time this year in July, official figures showed on Wednesday, but the rise was smaller than expected as

August 14, 2024
UK inflation picks up less than expected, boosting rate cut bets
Asia|News|World

Potential candidates to be next Japanese prime minister

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support.

August 14, 2024
Potential candidates to be next Japanese prime minister
Asia|Crime|News|World

China probes rampant graft in funeral homes and services

China has uncovered widespread corruption in its funeral services industry, state media said on Wednesday, with offences such as illegal fees and

August 14, 2024
China probes rampant graft in funeral homes and services
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bangladesh court orders murder probe into ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh court orders murder probe into ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina

August 14, 2024
Bangladesh court orders murder probe into ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina
Business|Economy|Finance

UBS profit beats forecasts as investment bank shines, shares rise

Swiss bank UBS on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that was double the market forecast, buoyed by investment banking and larger-than-

August 14, 2024
UBS profit beats forecasts as investment bank shines, shares rise
MidEast|News|World

A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?

International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides

August 14, 2024
A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?
Asia|News|World

Japan's first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?

Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu

August 14, 2024
Japan's first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates

Wall Street ticked higher after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected

August 14, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates
Asia|News|World

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries

Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka’s traffic

August 14, 2024
Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
News|US

Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem

Vice President Kamala Harris was never the “border czar,” as her critics claim

August 14, 2024
Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem
Asia|News|World

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election

August 14, 2024
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nebraska is the latest state to add abortion to November ballots. What would the measures do?

Voters in at least nine states will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions

August 14, 2024
Nebraska is the latest state to add abortion to November ballots. What would the measures do?
Economy|News|US

Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topic

Donald Trump made little effort to stay on message at a rally in North Carolina that his campaign billed as a big economic address

August 14, 2024
Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topic
Health|News|US

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts

August 14, 2024
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
Business|Environment|News

Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry

Fishing regulators are instituting a new rule that lobster fishermen must abide by stricter minimum sizes for the crustaceans they harvest

August 14, 2024
Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
Business|News|Technology|US

Wyoming reporter caught using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes and stories

A reporter at a small Wyoming newspaper has resigned after a competitor discovered he was using artificial intelligence to write stories and fabricate quotes, including some by the governor

August 14, 2024
Wyoming reporter caught using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes and stories
Crime|News|US|Videos

Trial of ex-politician in killing of Vegas reporter opens with video of attacker 'lying in wait'

Video of a person wearing bright orange slipping into the yard of a Las Vegas reporter's home opened the trial of a former elected official charged with murder in the death of the veteran investigative journalist during Labor Day weekend 2022

August 14, 2024
Trial of ex-politician in killing of Vegas reporter opens with video of attacker 'lying in wait'
News|World

Longest-held Russian dissident freed in swap says ‘colors get brighter by the day’ in his new life

Of all the Russian dissidents freed in the historic East-West prison swap on Aug. 1, Andrei Pivovarov spent the most time behind bars – three years

August 14, 2024
Longest-held Russian dissident freed in swap says ‘colors get brighter by the day’ in his new life
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds

A poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris is going into the last stretch of the presidential campaign as the candidate more likely to be perceived as honest, committed to democracy and disciplined

August 14, 2024
Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds
Election|News|Political|US

Rep. Ilhan Omar will win primary in Minnesota, CNN projects, breaking ‘squad’ losing streak

Rep. Ilhan Omar will win primary in Minnesota, CNN projects, breaking ‘squad’ losing streak

August 14, 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar will win primary in Minnesota, CNN projects, breaking ‘squad’ losing streak
Health|News|US

House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims

A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government

August 14, 2024
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
Environment|Science|Technology

Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding

Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding

August 14, 2024
Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Japan must promote wage, investment growth, says PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday the government must continue to promote growth in wages and investment for the economy to make a full exit from

August 14, 2024
Japan must promote wage, investment growth, says PM Kishida
Business|Finance|US

Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion in 2024's biggest deal

Family-owned candy giant Mars is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a nearly $36 billion deal, bringing

August 14, 2024
Mars to buy Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion in 2024's biggest deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks hold firm as US inflation data keeps rate cut hopes alive

Global stocks held steady and government bond yields retreated a touch on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose

August 14, 2024
Stocks hold firm as US inflation data keeps rate cut hopes alive
Sports|US

Yankees slugger Juan Soto hits 3 homers in a game for the 1st time

Juan Soto has hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting in three consecutive at-bats for the New York Yankees against the Chicago White Sox

August 14, 2024
Yankees slugger Juan Soto hits 3 homers in a game for the 1st time
Crime|News

California serial killer on death row confessed to 1986 cold case homicide, authorities say

California serial killer on death row confessed to 1986 cold case homicide, authorities say

August 14, 2024
California serial killer on death row confessed to 1986 cold case homicide, authorities say
Election|News|Political|US

Hovde will win GOP nod to face Democratic Sen. Baldwin in critical Wisconsin race, CNN projects

Hovde will win GOP nod to face Democratic Sen. Baldwin in critical Wisconsin race, CNN projects

August 14, 2024
Hovde will win GOP nod to face Democratic Sen. Baldwin in critical Wisconsin race, CNN projects
Asia|Education|Election|News

Prabowo's free meals plan poised to expand Indonesia dairy consumption, imports

Indonesia's president-elect campaigned on a pledge to provide free meals to over 80 million school children, a costly and daunting logistical effort that is

August 14, 2024
Prabowo's free meals plan poised to expand Indonesia dairy consumption, imports
Election|News|US

Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot

August 14, 2024
Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Election|News|US

News outlets were sent leaked Trump campaign files. They chose not to publish them

News outlets were sent leaked Trump campaign files. They chose not to publish them

August 14, 2024
News outlets were sent leaked Trump campaign files. They chose not to publish them
News|Uncategorized

FBI investigating apparent hacking of Trump campaign

John Miller joins The Lead

August 14, 2024
FBI investigating apparent hacking of Trump campaign
News|World

Cruise ships change itineraries to dodge Ernesto

Cruise ships change itineraries to dodge Ernesto

August 14, 2024
Cruise ships change itineraries to dodge Ernesto
News|Opinion|Sports

Panel member who ruled on Team USA’s Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases

Panel member who ruled on Team USA’s Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases

August 14, 2024
Panel member who ruled on Team USA’s Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases
Business|Europe|Technology

U.S. and UK engineers reach mutual recognition agreement

Engineers from Britain and the United States have struck a mutual recognition agreement of industry qualifications and licences which is set to make it easier for professionals to

August 13, 2024
U.S. and UK engineers reach mutual recognition agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Shunning home markets, South Korean retailers pile-up on US stocks

South Korea's mom-and-pop investors are defying last week's global financial markets rout by pouring even more funds into U.S. stocks, a years-long

August 13, 2024
Shunning home markets, South Korean retailers pile-up on US stocks
News|Opinion|Political|US

Peter Navarro tells Trump to stop insulting Harris

CNN political commentator SE Cupp discusses why former President Donald Trump's allies, including Peter Navarro and Kellyanne Conway, are urging him to stop insulting Kamala Harris. Cupp argues that such comments could negatively impact his support, especially among female voters.

August 13, 2024
Peter Navarro tells Trump to stop insulting Harris
News|Opinion|Political

As Trump flails and invites conspiracies, allies plea for him to stay on message

As Trump flails and invites conspiracies, allies plea for him to stay on message

August 13, 2024
As Trump flails and invites conspiracies, allies plea for him to stay on message
Health

Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline

Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline

August 13, 2024
Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia regulator sues ASX over 'misleading' software upgrade statements

The Australian corporate regulator has sued the country's stock market operator alleging it misled the public about the progress of a troubled software upgrade and

August 13, 2024
Australia regulator sues ASX over 'misleading' software upgrade statements
Americas|News|Sports|US

Jazz Chisholm Jr. 'likely' headed to IL with elbow injury

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. appears headed to the injured list with a left elbow injury, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday

August 13, 2024
Jazz Chisholm Jr. 'likely' headed to IL with elbow injury
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

READ: Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s financial disclosure

READ: Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s financial disclosure

August 13, 2024
READ: Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s financial disclosure
Crime|News|Travel|World

A 1994 plane crash looms over investigation into Brazil flight tragedy

A 1994 plane crash looms over investigation into Brazil flight tragedy

August 13, 2024
A 1994 plane crash looms over investigation into Brazil flight tragedy
Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem

Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem

August 13, 2024
Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem
Crime|Education|News|Opinion

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia

August 13, 2024
Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia
Health|News|US

Rep. Steny Hoyer suffers ‘mild ischemic stroke,’ responding well to treatment

Rep. Steny Hoyer suffers ‘mild ischemic stroke,’ responding well to treatment

August 13, 2024
Rep. Steny Hoyer suffers ‘mild ischemic stroke,’ responding well to treatment
Business|Crime|News|Technology|US

Texas sues General Motors, alleging illegal selling of driver data

Texas sues General Motors, alleging illegal selling of driver data

August 13, 2024
Texas sues General Motors, alleging illegal selling of driver data
Business|News|US

JD Vance helped fund this startup. Hear from workers who allege ‘nightmare’ conditions

A CNN investigation finds that a startup, AppHarvest, promoted by JD Vance failed as a business and subjected its workers to intolerable conditions, according to their accounts of the working environment. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

August 13, 2024
JD Vance helped fund this startup. Hear from workers who allege ‘nightmare’ conditions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JD Vance has a low-rate mortgage, bitcoin and millions in a brokerage account, new disclosures show

JD Vance has a low-rate mortgage, bitcoin and millions in a brokerage account, new disclosures show

August 13, 2024
JD Vance has a low-rate mortgage, bitcoin and millions in a brokerage account, new disclosures show
Election|News|US|Videos

Dana Bash asked JD Vance about Tim Walz calling him weird. Hear his response

During an interview with CNN's Dana Bash for "State of the Union," Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance sought to brush off his Democratic rivals’ attempts to brand him as “weird,” claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “aren’t comfortable in their own skin.”  Watch the full episode this Sunday at 9AM ET on CNN.

August 13, 2024
Dana Bash asked JD Vance about Tim Walz calling him weird. Hear his response
Economy|US

Early US imports lessen risk from potential seaport strike, economist says

U.S. retailers' early back-to-school, Halloween and Christmas holiday imports could lessen cargo delays and financial damage should workers at vital seaports

August 13, 2024
Early US imports lessen risk from potential seaport strike, economist says
Health|News

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

August 13, 2024
Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan

August 13, 2024
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to lift latest block on student loan repayment plan
Business|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms raises stake in rival Bitfarms to 18.9%

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms said on Tuesday it had increased its stake in rival Bitfarms to 18.9%.

August 13, 2024
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms raises stake in rival Bitfarms to 18.9%
Business|News|US|World

US State Department approves $20 billion potential weapons sales to Israel

US State Department approves $20 billion potential weapons sales to Israel

August 13, 2024
US State Department approves $20 billion potential weapons sales to Israel
Technology

Intel sells stake in chip designer Arm Holdings

Intel, which is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles to stay relevant in the chip industry, sold its 1.18 million share stake in British chip firm Arm Holdings in the second quarter, a

August 13, 2024
Intel sells stake in chip designer Arm Holdings
News|Opinion

Walz says he’s ‘damn proud’ of military service record amid GOP attacks

Walz says he’s ‘damn proud’ of military service record amid GOP attacks

August 13, 2024
Walz says he’s ‘damn proud’ of military service record amid GOP attacks
Election|US

Walz responds to GOP attacks on his military service record

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to GOP attacks on his military service in the Army National Guard during a speech at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union convention. CNN’s Natasha Chen reports.

August 13, 2024
Walz responds to GOP attacks on his military service record
News|Political|World

Walz once praised Muslim leader who shared antisemitic propaganda

Walz once praised Muslim leader who shared antisemitic propaganda

August 13, 2024
Walz once praised Muslim leader who shared antisemitic propaganda
Crime|News|US|Videos

Ferguson police release videos showing officer pushed to sidewalk during protests marking decade since Michael Brown killing

Ferguson police release videos showing officer pushed to sidewalk during protests marking decade since Michael Brown killing

August 13, 2024
Ferguson police release videos showing officer pushed to sidewalk during protests marking decade since Michael Brown killing
Crime|News|US

Bodycam footage shows incident that left police officer with brain injury

28-year-old Elijah Gantt is facing assault charges after tackling a police officer while trying to evade arrest in Missouri. The officer, Travis Brown, is hospitalized in critical condition.

August 13, 2024
Bodycam footage shows incident that left police officer with brain injury
Crime|Election|US

Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker

Prosecutors in Texas’ largest county say an investigation found no evidence of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes

August 13, 2024
Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker
Business|Economy|News

FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack

The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor

August 13, 2024
FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Markets shake off volatility, but will it last?

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

August 13, 2024
Markets shake off volatility, but will it last?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Allstate to sell its employer voluntary benefits business to StanCorp Financial in $2 billion deal

Insurer Allstate has agreed to sell its subsidiaries that provide employer voluntary benefits to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard) in a $2 billion cash deal, the company said in a

August 13, 2024
Allstate to sell its employer voluntary benefits business to StanCorp Financial in $2 billion deal
Business|Finance|US

Elliott targets Southwest Airlines board in bid to shake up leadership

Elliott Investment Management has launched a boardroom battle at Southwest Airlines seeking to replace 10 of 15 directors, as the hedge fund pushes to oust

August 13, 2024
Elliott targets Southwest Airlines board in bid to shake up leadership
News|US

Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia’s presidential ballot on Tuesday

August 13, 2024
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
News|Political|US|World

Biden calls Ukraine incursion 'a real dilemma for Putin'

Ukraine's military incursion into Russia has "created a real dilemma" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Joe Biden said on

August 13, 2024
Biden calls Ukraine incursion 'a real dilemma for Putin'
News|Opinion|Political|US

Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people

Kicking off a five-state fundraising swing, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz warned a second administration under Donald Trump would wage “war” on working people while threatening Medicare and Social Security

August 13, 2024
Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus to host panel with female governors during DNC

‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus to host panel with female governors during DNC

August 13, 2024
‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus to host panel with female governors during DNC
Health|News|US

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday

August 13, 2024
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
Economy|Finance|US

Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September

August 13, 2024
Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
Environment|Health|News|Travel|US

Death Valley's scorching heat kills second man this summer

A California man died from overheating at Death Valley National Park after hiking on a day where temperatures reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.3 degrees Celsius)

August 13, 2024
Death Valley's scorching heat kills second man this summer
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers

Family and friends of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor are making a public plea for help in finding and convicting his killers

August 13, 2024
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers
Health|News|Opinion|US

With ‘Cancer Moonshot’ announcement, Biden turns to causes most important to him in final months in office

With ‘Cancer Moonshot’ announcement, Biden turns to causes most important to him in final months in office

August 13, 2024
With ‘Cancer Moonshot’ announcement, Biden turns to causes most important to him in final months in office
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk

August 13, 2024
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
Celebrity|Entertainment

George Clooney has some choice words for Quentin Tarantino, who said he doesn’t think Clooney is a movie star

George Clooney has some choice words for Quentin Tarantino, who said he doesn’t think Clooney is a movie star

August 13, 2024
George Clooney has some choice words for Quentin Tarantino, who said he doesn’t think Clooney is a movie star
Crime|News|US

Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers

An owner of a now defunct trucking company has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a deadly crash in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists

August 13, 2024
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers
News|US|World

US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles

August 13, 2024
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
Election|News|Political|Technology|US

What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

The campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a hack it said resulted in sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed

August 13, 2024
What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race
Crime|Education|News|US

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation

August 13, 2024
Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation
Business|Technology|US

Texas judge in lawsuit by Musk's X against advertisers exits case

A federal judge in Texas assigned to hear a lawsuit by Elon Musk's social media platform X against a group of advertisers has removed himself from the case following

August 13, 2024
Texas judge in lawsuit by Musk's X against advertisers exits case
Crime|News|US

Ohio police officer faces murder charges for shooting pregnant Black woman

A grand jury indicted an Ohio police officer on four counts of murder on Tuesday for his fatal shooting of a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman in a grocery-store parking

August 13, 2024
Ohio police officer faces murder charges for shooting pregnant Black woman
Business|Finance

Tilray to buy four craft breweries from Molson Coors

Tilray Brands would buy four craft breweries from beer maker Molson Coors in a bid to expand business beyond its range of cannabis products, the company said on Tuesday .

August 13, 2024
Tilray to buy four craft breweries from Molson Coors
Election|US

There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?

Whatever possessed Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it probably wasn’t a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes

August 13, 2024
There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?
News|US

Federal board urges stricter safety rules for loading and dispatching charter flights like air tours

A federal agency says it has recommendations for improving the safety of commercial aviation including air tours and air ambulances

August 13, 2024
Federal board urges stricter safety rules for loading and dispatching charter flights like air tours
MidEast|World

A Gazan father went to register his twins’ births. They were killed in an Israeli strike, hospital officials say

A Gazan father went to register his twins’ births. They were killed in an Israeli strike, hospital officials say

August 13, 2024
A Gazan father went to register his twins’ births. They were killed in an Israeli strike, hospital officials say
News|Technology

Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up

Google has unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones

August 13, 2024
Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up
Crime|News

Neighbors calling for action at Milwaukee 'Cat House'

Neighbors calling for action at Milwaukee 'Cat House'

August 13, 2024
Neighbors calling for action at Milwaukee 'Cat House'
Crime|MidEast|News|World

San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco prosecutors have charged 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a cease-fire in Gaza

August 13, 2024
San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked Golden Gate Bridge
Food

Beloved state fair food stand calls it quits after 40 years

Beloved state fair food stand calls it quits after 40 years

August 13, 2024
Beloved state fair food stand calls it quits after 40 years
Arts|Entertainment|News|World

Banksy London Zoo mural offers clue to why wild animals have been appearing all over city

Workers arriving at the London Zoo were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free

August 13, 2024
Banksy London Zoo mural offers clue to why wild animals have been appearing all over city
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Paris Olympics ratings soar 82% over Tokyo Games, delivering big boost to NBC’s Peacock streamer

Paris Olympics ratings soar 82% over Tokyo Games, delivering big boost to NBC’s Peacock streamer

August 13, 2024
Paris Olympics ratings soar 82% over Tokyo Games, delivering big boost to NBC’s Peacock streamer
Health|News|US

Indiana attorney general drops suit over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion

Indiana’s attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state’s largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion

August 13, 2024
Indiana attorney general drops suit over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's presidential aide: to attend peace summit, Russia must be forced

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Tuesday that Russia needs to be forced to participate in a summit on peace as it would not do so willingly.

August 13, 2024
Ukraine's presidential aide: to attend peace summit, Russia must be forced
Business|Economy|News|US

Before lobster, Maine had a thriving sardine industry. A sunken ship reminds us of its storied past

An 83-foot motor boat is going to be scrapped that was one of the first refrigerated sardine carriers during the heyday of Maine’s booming industry

August 13, 2024
Before lobster, Maine had a thriving sardine industry. A sunken ship reminds us of its storied past
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Google Fitbit, Peloton announce fitness content partnership

Google's Fitbit has partnered with Peloton Interactive to give its premium users access to the exercise equipment maker's fitness content, starting early September, the companies said on

August 13, 2024
Google Fitbit, Peloton announce fitness content partnership
Health|News

How a term widely debunked by medical groups came up in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death inquiry

How a term widely debunked by medical groups came up in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death inquiry

August 13, 2024
How a term widely debunked by medical groups came up in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death inquiry
Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's Bostic says a 'little more data' needed to support cutting rates

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Tuesday said recent economic data has made him "more confident" the U.S. central bank can get inflation back to its 2% target, but he

August 13, 2024
Fed's Bostic says a 'little more data' needed to support cutting rates
News|Sports|US

Michigan's Sherrone Moore looks forward to release of text messages in sign-stealing investigation

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore says he looks forward to the release of his text messages with Connor Stalions, the former low-level recruiting staffer who resigned amid a sign-stealing scandal

August 13, 2024
Michigan's Sherrone Moore looks forward to release of text messages in sign-stealing investigation
Education|Health

Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools

Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools

August 13, 2024
Free mental health training available for Pennsylvania schools
Economy|News|US

Tenants of condemned Colorado apartment complex officially have less than a week to find housing

Tenants of condemned Colorado apartment complex officially have less than a week to find housing

August 13, 2024
Tenants of condemned Colorado apartment complex officially have less than a week to find housing
Health

Southlake doctors find unique approach to helping kids reach developmental milestones

Southlake doctors find unique approach to helping kids reach developmental milestones

August 13, 2024
Southlake doctors find unique approach to helping kids reach developmental milestones
Celebrity|Entertainment

Janet Jackson reveals that Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson are related to her

Janet Jackson reveals that Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson are related to her

August 13, 2024
Janet Jackson reveals that Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson are related to her
Election|Food|US

Red Wing bakery announces Week 1 results of its 2024 presidential cookie poll

Red Wing bakery announces Week 1 results of its 2024 presidential cookie poll

August 13, 2024
Red Wing bakery announces Week 1 results of its 2024 presidential cookie poll
Crime|Sports

Northwest Indiana youth football team devastated by fire that destroyed fieldhouse

Northwest Indiana youth football team devastated by fire that destroyed fieldhouse

August 13, 2024
Northwest Indiana youth football team devastated by fire that destroyed fieldhouse
Crime|News|US

Former Kansas police chief charged one year after raid on local newspaper

Former Kansas police chief charged one year after raid on local newspaper

August 13, 2024
Former Kansas police chief charged one year after raid on local newspaper
Business|Economy|News

Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores after warning it could go out of business

Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores after warning it could go out of business

August 13, 2024
Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores after warning it could go out of business
Business|Food|News

Restaurant donates part of dessert sales to Massachusetts boy whose ice cream stand was shut down

Restaurant donates part of dessert sales to Massachusetts boy whose ice cream stand was shut down

August 13, 2024
Restaurant donates part of dessert sales to Massachusetts boy whose ice cream stand was shut down
Business|Technology|US

UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after threatening workers on X interview

UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after threatening workers on X interview

August 13, 2024
UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after threatening workers on X interview
News|Technology|US

CNN fact-checks Trump’s conversation with Musk

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks former President Donald Trump's false claims during a conversation with billionaire supporter Elon Musk, which aired on Musk’s social media platform, X.

August 13, 2024
CNN fact-checks Trump’s conversation with Musk
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean

Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean

August 13, 2024
Berklee College of Music professor teaches kids how to make rap music and keep it clean
Business|Finance|US

Sun Life US dental business has quarterly loss but on track to earn $100 million in 2025

Sun Life Financial Inc CEO Kevin Strain said on Tuesday the company's U.S. dental insurance business was improving after losing money in the latest quarter, and was on track to hit

August 13, 2024
Sun Life US dental business has quarterly loss but on track to earn $100 million in 2025
Crime|Europe|World

More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say

British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000

August 13, 2024
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Arts|Opinion

Who is ShamCow? Artist behind the graffiti tag popping up around Philadelphia defends his work

Who is ShamCow? Artist behind the graffiti tag popping up around Philadelphia defends his work

August 13, 2024
Who is ShamCow? Artist behind the graffiti tag popping up around Philadelphia defends his work
Sports

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie's progress

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J

August 13, 2024
Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie's progress
Europe|News|World

Russia calls out Ukraine allies at UN for silence on Kursk assault

Russia criticized Western allies of Ukraine at the United Nations on Tuesday for not condemning Kyiv's incursion into the Russian region of Kursk,

August 13, 2024
Russia calls out Ukraine allies at UN for silence on Kursk assault
Education|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community

Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community

August 13, 2024
Build A Man camp introduces Black teens to trades, bolsters their confidence and community
Environment|Lifestyle

The makeshift koi pond in Brooklyn seems popular. But some worry about the fish.

The makeshift koi pond in Brooklyn seems popular. But some worry about the fish.

August 13, 2024
The makeshift koi pond in Brooklyn seems popular. But some worry about the fish.
News|Sports

Analysis: Olympics with a short field delivers stars on the podium and compelling golf

Golf has been part of the Olympics for the last three Summer Games and continues to deliver big stars to the podium and memorable outcomes

August 13, 2024
Analysis: Olympics with a short field delivers stars on the podium and compelling golf
Crime|Education|US

Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off

Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off

August 13, 2024
Sarasota middle school student accidentally run over by mom at morning drop-off
Business|Economy|News|Technology|Travel|US

NJ Transit riders may be reimbursed for delays. Here's more on the proposed "All Aboard Act."

NJ Transit riders may be reimbursed for delays. Here's more on the proposed "All Aboard Act."

August 13, 2024
NJ Transit riders may be reimbursed for delays. Here's more on the proposed "All Aboard Act."
Uncategorized

Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech

By Kenrick Cai and Max A.

August 13, 2024
Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech
Crime|News|US

NYC has spent $82 million in 2024 settling lawsuits over alleged NYPD misconduct, data shows

NYC has spent $82 million in 2024 settling lawsuits over alleged NYPD misconduct, data shows

August 13, 2024
NYC has spent $82 million in 2024 settling lawsuits over alleged NYPD misconduct, data shows
Crime|News|US|Videos

911 call released after body found burnt in Hollywood alleyway

911 call released after body found burnt in Hollywood alleyway

August 13, 2024
911 call released after body found burnt in Hollywood alleyway
Crime|News|US

Trial begins in case of white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor during dispute

A Florida jury will determine whether a 60-year-old white woman was justified when she fired through the door of her central Florida apartment a year ago, killing a Black mother during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children

August 13, 2024
Trial begins in case of white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor during dispute
Education|Health

Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools

Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools

August 13, 2024
Vape-sniffing dog helps detect nicotine, THC in St. Clair Shores schools
Crime|News|Sports

Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fiancee

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been arrested and charged with domestic violence after a fight with his fiancee

August 13, 2024
Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fiancee
Crime|News|US

Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young charged with murder

Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young charged with murder

August 13, 2024
Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young charged with murder
Health

Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue

Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue

August 13, 2024
Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue
Entertainment

Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’

Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’

August 13, 2024
Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Spending at small businesses rose in July as consumers spend more on general merchandise

Consumers spent more at small businesses in July, a rebound fueled by strong sales of general merchandise and health and personal care products

August 13, 2024
Spending at small businesses rose in July as consumers spend more on general merchandise
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing scores rare sales win over Airbus, despite ongoing safety issues

Boeing scores rare sales win over Airbus, despite ongoing safety issues

August 13, 2024
Boeing scores rare sales win over Airbus, despite ongoing safety issues
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil's central bank had no reason to intervene in FX amid 'accelerated weakening'

The Brazilian real has recently experienced "accelerated" weakening, but central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Tuesday that policymakers did not

August 13, 2024
Brazil's central bank had no reason to intervene in FX amid 'accelerated weakening'
Europe|Sports

Kylian Mbappé ready to make Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta

Kylian Mbappé appears ready to make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday

August 13, 2024
Kylian Mbappé ready to make Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta
Africa|Crime|News|World

An ex-commander of Lord's Resistance Army rebels is convicted in Uganda of atrocities in rare trial

A former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group has been convicted of dozens of crimes against humanity in a key moment of justice for many in Uganda who suffered decades of its brutal insurgency

August 13, 2024
An ex-commander of Lord's Resistance Army rebels is convicted in Uganda of atrocities in rare trial
News|World

High-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks have ended. Here’s what to know

High-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks have ended. Here’s what to know

August 13, 2024
High-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks have ended. Here’s what to know
Business|Europe|Finance

Carlsberg lifts 2024 growth outlook, Q2 sales lag forecasts

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Tuesday lifted its forecast for full-year operating profit growth despite posting weaker-than-expected sales for the second quarter hit by bad June

August 13, 2024
Carlsberg lifts 2024 growth outlook, Q2 sales lag forecasts
Sports

Blues issue offer sheets to Oilers' Broberg and Holloway, leaving Edmonton 7 days to match

The St. Louis Blues are looking to salary cap-strapped Edmonton to upgrade their roster

August 13, 2024
Blues issue offer sheets to Oilers' Broberg and Holloway, leaving Edmonton 7 days to match
Crime|News|US|Videos

Video shows police officer beating detainee in back of patrol car

An Arkansas police officer in the Jonesboro Police Department was fired after video showed him physically assaulting a handcuffed man in the back of a patrol car.

August 13, 2024
Video shows police officer beating detainee in back of patrol car
Crime|News|US|Videos

Arkansas police officer fired after video captures him beating a detainee in the back of a patrol car

Arkansas police officer fired after video captures him beating a detainee in the back of a patrol car

August 13, 2024
Arkansas police officer fired after video captures him beating a detainee in the back of a patrol car
Food|Health|Science

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

August 13, 2024
Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says
Crime|News|US

Ferguson police release body camera footage showing protester knocking officer to sidewalk

Ferguson police have released officer-worn body camera footage showing a protester knocking a Black police officer to the ground on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, leaving the Missouri officer with a life-threatening brain injury

August 13, 2024
Ferguson police release body camera footage showing protester knocking officer to sidewalk
Crime|News|US

An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice

A former central Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice

August 13, 2024
An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Jimmy Kimmel explains why he’s not hosting the next Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel explains why he’s not hosting the next Oscars

August 13, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel explains why he’s not hosting the next Oscars
Europe|News|World

Human bones in Spain likely those of mediaeval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows

Remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain are likely to belong to a ninth-century bishop believed to have helped create the Camino de Santiago, one of Christianity's most

August 13, 2024
Human bones in Spain likely those of mediaeval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows
Arts|Europe

Self-loathing blends with love at Bayreuth 'Tristan und Isolde' by director Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson

Icelandic director Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson’s production of “Tristan und Isolde” at the Bayreuth Festival is becomes a psychoanalytic examination of self-loathing and burdensome expectations

August 13, 2024
Self-loathing blends with love at Bayreuth 'Tristan und Isolde' by director Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson
News|Political|World

Putin tells Abbas of 'great pain' at Palestinian plight

Russian President Vladimir Putin told visiting Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday that Moscow was pained by the plight of his people and backed their aspiration to

August 13, 2024
Putin tells Abbas of 'great pain' at Palestinian plight
Business|Sports|US

Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium

Tennessee has announced a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that preserves the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface

August 13, 2024
Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium
Health

Gaza's girls cut off their hair for lack of combs

When girls complain to Gaza paediatrician Lobna al-Azaiza that they have no comb, she tells them to cut off their hair. It's not just combs.

August 13, 2024
Gaza's girls cut off their hair for lack of combs
Crime|News|US

Officer faces murder charge in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting

An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young

August 13, 2024
Officer faces murder charge in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting
News|Sports|World

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. offered over $1 billion to move to Saudi Arabia, per reports

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. offered over $1 billion to move to Saudi Arabia, per reports

August 13, 2024
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. offered over $1 billion to move to Saudi Arabia, per reports
News|US|World

Poland buys 96 Apache helicopters from U.S

Poland on Tuesday signed a contract with the U.S. to buy 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as it bolsters its armed forces following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

August 13, 2024
Poland buys 96 Apache helicopters from U.S
Americas|Election|News|Opinion|World

UN expert panel sent to Venezuela blasts lack of transparency in presidential elections

A panel of experts from the United Nations said Venezuela’s recent presidential elections lacked “basic transparency and integrity."

August 13, 2024
UN expert panel sent to Venezuela blasts lack of transparency in presidential elections
Election|News|US

A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalled

A Georgia grand jury in August 2023 accused Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state

August 13, 2024
A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalled
Economy|Health|News|Political|US

Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

Missouri voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to create a right to abortion

August 13, 2024
Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot
Business|Economy|Finance|News

A key inflation gauge showed price hikes slowed last month. But economic jitters remain

A key inflation gauge showed price hikes slowed last month. But economic jitters remain

August 13, 2024
A key inflation gauge showed price hikes slowed last month. But economic jitters remain
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Alyssa Milano to make her Broadway debut in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago' this fall

Alyssa Milano hopes to charm audiences when she makes her Broadway debut this fall in the musical “Chicago,” adding her celebrity to a show that skewers celebrity culture

August 13, 2024
Alyssa Milano to make her Broadway debut in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago' this fall
Business|News|Technology|US

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced

August 13, 2024
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggerated

A lawyer for the main suspect in an alleged plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna says authorities’ presentation of the case is exaggerated and his client wouldn’t have been able to carry out plans the attorney described as “fantasies.”

August 13, 2024
Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggerated
News|US|World

Ernesto threatens to drench Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Tropical Storm Ernesto threatened on Tuesday to bring heavy rainfall, dangerous storm surges and strong winds to the U.S. and

August 13, 2024
Ernesto threatens to drench Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
News

See the forecast for Tropical Storm Ernesto

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it strengthens and approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

August 13, 2024
See the forecast for Tropical Storm Ernesto
News|World

Ernesto getting stronger as it plows through Caribbean islands. Here’s where it could go next and how fast it could intensify.

Ernesto getting stronger as it plows through Caribbean islands. Here’s where it could go next and how fast it could intensify.

August 13, 2024
Ernesto getting stronger as it plows through Caribbean islands. Here’s where it could go next and how fast it could intensify.
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

A 1954 Mercedes worth up to $70 million will be among legendary racing cars up for sale soon

A 1954 Mercedes worth up to $70 million will be among legendary racing cars up for sale soon

August 13, 2024
A 1954 Mercedes worth up to $70 million will be among legendary racing cars up for sale soon
Business|News

Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over

Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over

August 13, 2024
Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over
US

Harris to target price gouging in first policy speech in North Carolina

U.S.

August 13, 2024
Harris to target price gouging in first policy speech in North Carolina
MidEast|News|Political

Netanyahu accuses defense minister of ‘anti-Israel narrative,’ exposing rift over war in Gaza

Netanyahu accuses defense minister of ‘anti-Israel narrative,’ exposing rift over war in Gaza

August 13, 2024
Netanyahu accuses defense minister of ‘anti-Israel narrative,’ exposing rift over war in Gaza
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US producer inflation slows as pricing power diminishes

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July as the cost of services fell by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years amid signs of diminishing pricing

August 13, 2024
US producer inflation slows as pricing power diminishes
Economy|Finance|US

US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease

Wholesale price increases in the United States eased in July, suggesting that inflation pressures are further cooling as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates, likely beginning next month

August 13, 2024
US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease
Election|News|US

The Latest: Harris begins policy rollout; material from Trump campaign leaked to news outlets

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to outmaneuver former President Donald Trump and address old vulnerabilities on her policy positions as she starts to fill in how she would govern if elected in November

August 13, 2024
The Latest: Harris begins policy rollout; material from Trump campaign leaked to news outlets
Crime|News

Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 11-year-old girl in a London tourism hot spot

A man accused of stabbing an 11-year-old girl in London’s bustling theater district has been charged with attempted murder

August 13, 2024
Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 11-year-old girl in a London tourism hot spot
News|Sports

Georgia tops college football AP preseason poll for second year in a row

Georgia tops college football AP preseason poll for second year in a row

August 13, 2024
Georgia tops college football AP preseason poll for second year in a row
Election|News|Technology

SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy

Elon Musk’s support of Donald Trump could earn him some influence over space policy if Trump wins the 2024 election.

August 13, 2024
SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president – what this could mean for US space policy
Opinion|Political|US

Even fictional presidents don’t look like Kamala Harris − although Black men and white women have been represented in the Oval Office

Over the past half-century, American media has usually proclaimed that Black men and white women can be great presidents. But they have to be one or the other: a Black man or a white woman.

August 13, 2024
Even fictional presidents don’t look like Kamala Harris − although Black men and white women have been represented in the Oval Office
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

LGBTQ people have a troubled relationship with police − new survey shows high rates of harassment, abuse and distrust

A landmark study of police-LGBTQ relations finds that 21% of respondents have been stopped by police in the past year, and 53% of Black trans respondents have been the victims of police brutality.

August 13, 2024
LGBTQ people have a troubled relationship with police − new survey shows high rates of harassment, abuse and distrust
Education|Opinion

How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism

An Ohio law targeting student suspensions had a happy side effect. Requiring schools to use a positive approach to discipline reduced chronic absenteeism, study says.

August 13, 2024
How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism
Economy|Education|US

International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season

Every year, international students offer a welcome infusion of financial aid to communities across the US.

August 13, 2024
International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season
Business|Environment|Science

Hotel guests are getting used to refillable shampoos and less housekeeping, study suggests

Previous research had found that consumers think these types of eco-friendly policies are inconvenient.

August 13, 2024
Hotel guests are getting used to refillable shampoos and less housekeeping, study suggests
Health|Science

Mammary glands in a dish − what miniature organs reveal about evolution, lactation, regeneration and breast cancer

Organoids of mammary glands can help researchers more efficiently study lactation, with findings that could apply to fields ranging from agriculture to medicine.

August 13, 2024
Mammary glands in a dish − what miniature organs reveal about evolution, lactation, regeneration and breast cancer
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires don’t just burn farmland − they can contaminate the water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock

Just like fires can contaminate municipal water systems by melting pipes, farms’ and ranches’ water supply systems are at risk. A first-of-its-kind study after the Maui fires explores the harms.

August 13, 2024
Wildfires don’t just burn farmland − they can contaminate the water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock
Crime|US

A burglary is reported at a Trump campaign office in Virginia

A Northern Virginia sheriff’s office is investigating a burglary over the weekend at a campaign office for former President Donald Trump

August 13, 2024
A burglary is reported at a Trump campaign office in Virginia
Europe|News|World

Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won't occupy land

The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces have checked an effort by Kyiv’s troops to expand a stunning weeklong incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

August 13, 2024
Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won't occupy land
Business|Food|US

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

Starbucks named Chipotle's Brian Niccol to be its new chairman and CEO on Tuesday

August 13, 2024
Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to lower rates in Sept and Dec as inflation refuses to budge: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will cut its deposit rate twice more this year, in September and December, according to an over-80% majority of economists polled by

August 13, 2024
ECB to lower rates in Sept and Dec as inflation refuses to budge: Reuters poll
Business|Food|News|US

Starbucks taps Chipotle's Niccol as CEO in surprise move, shares soar

Starbucks on Tuesday named Chipotle Mexican Grill head Brian Niccol as its new CEO, poaching a successful fast-food executive

August 13, 2024
Starbucks taps Chipotle's Niccol as CEO in surprise move, shares soar
Crime|Health|News|World

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children

A 3-month-old infant was the only member of her family to survive an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip late Monday

August 13, 2024
Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children
Health|News|Science

FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy rattles advocates but doesn’t spell end of psychedelics in medicine, experts say

FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy rattles advocates but doesn’t spell end of psychedelics in medicine, experts say

August 13, 2024
FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy rattles advocates but doesn’t spell end of psychedelics in medicine, experts say
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to restrict smartphone use on campuses

August 13, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use
Business|Economy|News

Home Depot issues a warning about the economy

Home Depot issues a warning about the economy

August 13, 2024
Home Depot issues a warning about the economy
Americas|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Natura shares fall as API bankruptcy filing overshadows operating results

Shares of Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura &Co plunged on Tuesday after it posted better-than-expected second-quarter core earnings but saw its bottom line weakened by write-offs

August 13, 2024
Natura shares fall as API bankruptcy filing overshadows operating results
Europe|Sports

Man United signs De Ligt and Mazraoui after selling Wan-Bissaka to complete defensive shake-up

Manchester United has signed Netherlands center back Matthijs de Ligt and Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

August 13, 2024
Man United signs De Ligt and Mazraoui after selling Wan-Bissaka to complete defensive shake-up
Americas|Environment|News|US|World

A strengthening Ernesto is poised to become a hurricane after brushing past Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto is poised to become a hurricane after brushing past Puerto Rico as officials closed schools, opened shelters and moved dozens of the U.S. territory’s endangered parrots into hurricane-proof rooms

August 13, 2024
A strengthening Ernesto is poised to become a hurricane after brushing past Puerto Rico
MidEast|News|World

Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu's coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack

Cracks are widening in a public tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister

August 13, 2024
Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu's coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack
Sports

Julián Álvarez seals Atlético Madrid move from Manchester City in reported $104m deal

Julián Álvarez seals Atlético Madrid move from Manchester City in reported $104m deal

August 13, 2024
Julián Álvarez seals Atlético Madrid move from Manchester City in reported $104m deal
MidEast|News|World

Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials

Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming from hoped-for talks this week would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the

August 13, 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh's ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a call from her self-exile in India for an investigation into the killings of students and others during weeks of violent protests in her country that prompted her ouster

August 13, 2024
Bangladesh's ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster
Election|Opinion|US

Will the attacks on Walz's military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

To some Democratic Party strategists, last week felt like déjà vu

August 13, 2024
Will the attacks on Walz's military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?
Business|Food|Lifestyle

'Offensive': CNN anchor objects to early rollout of pumpkin spice items

CNN's Boris Sanchez and Jessica Dean discuss companies like Krispy Kreme and IHOP rolling out fall themed pumpkin spice items earlier than previous years.

August 13, 2024
'Offensive': CNN anchor objects to early rollout of pumpkin spice items
Business|Food

Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes

Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes

August 13, 2024
Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Home Depot, sensing uneasy economic vibe from homeowners and contractors, trims outlook for 2024

Home Depot’s second quarter sales rose slightly as the nation’s biggest home improvement retailer booked gains from a recent acquisition, but customers reined in spending because of broadly higher costs and elevated interest rates

August 13, 2024
Home Depot, sensing uneasy economic vibe from homeowners and contractors, trims outlook for 2024
MidEast|News|World

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

A senior U.N. official says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have stormed the headquarters of the U.N. Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa

August 13, 2024
Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China new loans hit 15-year low in July, more policy steps expected

China's bank lending tumbled more than expected in July, hitting the lowest in nearly 15 years, dragged down by tepid credit demand and seasonal factors

August 13, 2024
China new loans hit 15-year low in July, more policy steps expected
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Market lull as PPI eyed, Nikkei returns to base

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Much like Wall Street's rapid healing on Friday, Japanese stocks completed their week-long, hair-raising round trip on Tuesday as

August 13, 2024
Market lull as PPI eyed, Nikkei returns to base
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US small business sentiment near 2-1/2-year high

U.S. small-business confidence jumped to the highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years in July, another indication that financial market fears of a recession following last month's

August 13, 2024
US small business sentiment near 2-1/2-year high
News|US

Ilhan Omar wins Democratic nomination, boosts US House liberals

Firebrand U.S.

August 13, 2024
Ilhan Omar wins Democratic nomination, boosts US House liberals
Africa|News|World

Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in Sudan, warning on Tuesday

August 13, 2024
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
Europe|News|World

Ukraine restricts civilian movements in border area of Sumy region

Ukraine is restricting the movement of civilians within a 20 km (12 mile) zone in a northeastern region bordering Russia, Kyiv's general staff said on Tuesday, as its troops push

August 13, 2024
Ukraine restricts civilian movements in border area of Sumy region
Business|News|Technology|US

Biden targets tumors with $150 million funding for 'Cancer Moonshot' program

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday he is putting $150 million in new federal funding towards developing technology to better help

August 13, 2024
Biden targets tumors with $150 million funding for 'Cancer Moonshot' program
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Iran rejects European leaders' call to refrain from any retaliatory attacks

Iran has rejected a call by three European countries urging it to refrain from any retaliatory attacks that would further escalate regional tensions

August 13, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Iran rejects European leaders' call to refrain from any retaliatory attacks
Asia|Crime|Health|News

More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest after rape and murder of medic

Hospital services were disrupted in several Indian cities on Tuesday after a doctors' protest spread nationwide following the rape and murder of a trainee

August 13, 2024
More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest after rape and murder of medic
News|Videos|World

Freed Putin critic describes life in harsh Russian prisons

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician freed in the massive prisoner swap with Russia, tells CNN's Erin Burnett about the brutal conditions of living in solitary confinement at a Russian prison.

August 13, 2024
Freed Putin critic describes life in harsh Russian prisons
Business|Technology|World

Musk's Starlink wins Sri Lanka licence

Sri Lanka's telecommunications regulator has issued a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, to provide the country with satellite broadband services, the

August 13, 2024
Musk's Starlink wins Sri Lanka licence
Lifestyle|News|Sports

WNBA star Dearica Hamby files lawsuit against league and former team over alleged treatment while pregnant

WNBA star Dearica Hamby files lawsuit against league and former team over alleged treatment while pregnant

August 13, 2024
WNBA star Dearica Hamby files lawsuit against league and former team over alleged treatment while pregnant
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's outbound investing quota crunch spurs foreign asset managers to get creative

Soaring demand from Chinese investors for offshore investments has left foreign banks and fund managers scrambling to ration outbound-

August 13, 2024
China's outbound investing quota crunch spurs foreign asset managers to get creative
Europe|News|Science|World

The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy

The Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to China

August 13, 2024
The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
Economy|Finance

Investors reduced allocations to stocks, moved to cash in August, BofA survey shows

Investors increased their allocations to cash and reduced their overweight position in stocks in August, as expectations for global growth dropped to their lowest in eight months, a

August 13, 2024
Investors reduced allocations to stocks, moved to cash in August, BofA survey shows
Crime|News|Technology

Dispossessor ransomware group shut down by US, European authorities

The globally active criminal ransomware group Radar/Dispossessor, which targeted at least dozens of companies in sectors including healthcare and transport, has been taken down,

August 13, 2024
Dispossessor ransomware group shut down by US, European authorities
Europe|News|World

Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds and reinforcements

Firefighters in Greece are battling scattered fires, hoping to end the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations and leaving at least one person dead

August 13, 2024
Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds and reinforcements
Economy|Europe

Spain's EU-harmonised 12-month inflation falls to 2.9% in July

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation fell to 2.9% in July, from 3.6% in the period through June, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on

August 13, 2024
Spain's EU-harmonised 12-month inflation falls to 2.9% in July
Environment|Europe|World

Greek wildfire eases near Athens after one death

Greece's worst wildfire of the year eased on the outskirts of the capital Athens on Tuesday thanks to weaker winds, pausing progress of a

August 13, 2024
Greek wildfire eases near Athens after one death
Business|Economy|News|World

People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites

People are leaving New Zealand in record numbers as unemployment rises, interest rates remain high and economic growth is anaemic, government statistics show.

August 13, 2024
People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites
Europe|News|US|Videos|World

Russia injures one, damages civilian facilities in overnight attack, Ukrainian officials say

Russia launched 38 attack drones and two Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said on Tuesday.

August 13, 2024
Russia injures one, damages civilian facilities in overnight attack, Ukrainian officials say
News|Opinion|Technology|US

Fact check: Trump made at least 20 false claims in his conversation with Elon Musk

Fact check: Trump made at least 20 false claims in his conversation with Elon Musk

August 13, 2024
Fact check: Trump made at least 20 false claims in his conversation with Elon Musk
Europe|News|World

Russia strikes back at Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

Russian forces on Tuesday struck back at Ukrainian troops with missiles, drones and airstrikes in actions that one senior commander said had

August 13, 2024
Russia strikes back at Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
News|Sports

Why seeding for the expanded College Football Playoff isn't as simple as counting from 1 to 12

The College Football Playoff expands to from four to 12 teams this season, a massive change that will profoundly impact the sport and how success is defined

August 13, 2024
Why seeding for the expanded College Football Playoff isn't as simple as counting from 1 to 12
Asia|Business|News|World

Japanese executive convicted in Myanmar for selling rice above set prices returns home

A Japanese business executive has returned to Japan after being convicted and released this week after more than a month of detention in Myanmar

August 13, 2024
Japanese executive convicted in Myanmar for selling rice above set prices returns home
News|Political|World

The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority

Ever since Bangladesh's prime minister was forced to step down and fled the country, her supporters and associates have faced retaliatory attacks

August 13, 2024
The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fear fades in US stocks, but history shows quick return to calm unlikely

Panic appears to have faded following last week's outbreak of volatility in U.S. stocks, but if history is any guide, markets might remain jittery for months.

August 13, 2024
Fear fades in US stocks, but history shows quick return to calm unlikely
Election|News|Political|US

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has won her primary race in Minnesota

August 13, 2024
US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota
Election|Health|News|Political|US

Abortion rights measures will be on November ballots in Missouri and Arizona

Abortion rights measures will be on November ballots in Missouri and Arizona

August 13, 2024
Abortion rights measures will be on November ballots in Missouri and Arizona
Asia|News|World

Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar

Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar

August 13, 2024
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Stable yen leads Nikkei higher ahead of US data test

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese shares returned from a holiday with a bang on Tuesday, erasing all of last week's losses as a stable yen provided

August 13, 2024
Stable yen leads Nikkei higher ahead of US data test
Science|Technology|World

Older Americans prepare themselves for a world altered by artificial intelligence

Older adults are grappling with how artificial intelligence is changing the world

August 13, 2024
Older Americans prepare themselves for a world altered by artificial intelligence
Health|News|Opinion|US

Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

President Joe Biden visited New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration’s “moonshot” initiative aiming to dramatically reduce cancer deaths

August 13, 2024
Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

China pledges billions more in funds to aid disaster-stricken farm regions

China's central bank said on Tuesday it will provide an additional 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) to banks to support rebuilding areas

August 13, 2024
China pledges billions more in funds to aid disaster-stricken farm regions
News|US

A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren't on board with Trump

A recent conservative conference in Georgia hosted by influential syndicated radio host Erick Erickson featured few, if any, red hats and no rousing promises to “Make America Great Again.”

August 13, 2024
A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren't on board with Trump
News|US

News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

Three news outlets were recently leaked confidential material from inside the Trump campaign, but have chosen not to reveal any of the details about what they received

August 13, 2024
News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it
Election|News|US

Harris cautiously rolls out policy, aiming to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 liabilities

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to outmaneuver former President Donald Trump and address old vulnerabilities on her policy positions as she starts to fill in how she would govern if elected in November

August 13, 2024
Harris cautiously rolls out policy, aiming to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 liabilities
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner

Sasha Skochilenko and Sofya Subbotina are planning to get married

August 13, 2024
Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner
Crime|News|US

Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury

A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him

August 13, 2024
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
News|US|World

Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service's top noncombat medal

An Arlington, Virginia, family whose son made the ultimate sacrifice for his V-22 Osprey crew will be honored with the Navy and Marine Corps' highest noncombat honors

August 13, 2024
Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service's top noncombat medal
Business|Economy|News|US

Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

Cities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction

August 13, 2024
Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention
MidEast|News|US|World

United States asking Turkey to prevail on Iran to de-escalate tensions, envoy says

The United States is asking Turkey and other allies that have ties with Iran to persuade it to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. ambassador to

August 13, 2024
United States asking Turkey to prevail on Iran to de-escalate tensions, envoy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation report

U.S. stocks rose to one of their best days of the year as Wall Street relaxed after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected

August 13, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation report
Asia|News

Philippines says deal with China on South China Sea outpost up for future review

The Philippines said on Tuesday an arrangement with China to avoid confrontations during resupply missions to troops at a disputed shoal may be

August 13, 2024
Philippines says deal with China on South China Sea outpost up for future review
News|Opinion|Political|Technology

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used it as a megaphone to amplify his political views and those of the often right-wing figures he’s aligned with

August 13, 2024
How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
Crime|News|US

Police investigating break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia

Police investigating break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia

August 13, 2024
Police investigating break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot

Voters in Arizona will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion up to about 24 weeks to the state constitution

August 13, 2024
With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks rise, bond yields drop on soft US PPI data

Stocks jumped and bond yields fell on Tuesday after data showed U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July, reinforcing

August 13, 2024
Stocks rise, bond yields drop on soft US PPI data
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boat

A Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea has been targeted in a third attack by suspected Yemeni rebels in their campaign of assaults over the Israel-Hamas war

August 13, 2024
A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boat
Science|Technology|World

Martian subsurface harbours oceans of life-giving liquid water

A study released Monday using data from NASA's Mars InSight lander shows evidence of liquid water far below the surface of the fourth planet, advancing the search

August 13, 2024
Martian subsurface harbours oceans of life-giving liquid water
Business|Celebrity|Intereview|Technology

Musk's interview with Trump marred by technical glitches

Elon Musk’s much-awaited interview with former President Donald Trump was marred by technical glitches on Monday, with people unable to join the audio conversation on X’s Spaces platform

August 12, 2024
Musk's interview with Trump marred by technical glitches
Crime|News|US

'J6 praying grandma' avoids prison time and gets 6 months home confinement in Capitol riot case

A Colorado bed-and-breakfast operator who promotes herself online as the “J6 praying grandma” has been sentenced to six months of home confinement in her Capitol riot case

August 12, 2024
'J6 praying grandma' avoids prison time and gets 6 months home confinement in Capitol riot case
Business|Economy|News|US

Both Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers

Both Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers

August 12, 2024
Both Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers
News|US

Trump campaign says it has been hacked

CNN's Jeremy Herb reports that the Trump campaign has released a statement saying it has been hacked, after Politico reported it received thousands of internal Trump campaign documents from an anonymous account.

August 12, 2024
Trump campaign says it has been hacked
Crime|News|Technology|US

Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say

Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say

August 12, 2024
Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say
Americas|News|World

Brazil buries pilot who died in plane crash that killed 62, as questions remain about its cause

The pilot of the plane that crashed down in Brazil last week has been buried in Sao Paulo, becoming the first person laid to rest among the 62 victims, as authorities continue working to determine what caused the accident

August 12, 2024
Brazil buries pilot who died in plane crash that killed 62, as questions remain about its cause
Election|News|US

Judge rules against RFK Jr. in fight to be on New York’s ballot, says he is not a state resident

A judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F

August 12, 2024
Judge rules against RFK Jr. in fight to be on New York’s ballot, says he is not a state resident
News|Sports|US

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decision

USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics

August 12, 2024
Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decision
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant

August 12, 2024
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant
Science

Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars

An immense reservoir of liquid water may reside deep under the surface of Mars within fractured igneous rocks, holding enough to fill an ocean that would cover

August 12, 2024
Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars
Lifestyle|Sports

Boston Red Sox suspend All-Star MVP Jarren Duran after homophobic slur directed at fan

Boston Red Sox suspend All-Star MVP Jarren Duran after homophobic slur directed at fan

August 12, 2024
Boston Red Sox suspend All-Star MVP Jarren Duran after homophobic slur directed at fan
Health|Science

FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD treatment – a drug researcher explains the challenges psychedelics face

The FDA’s decision shines a light on some of the unique obstacles that psychedelic drugs may face on the path to approval.

August 12, 2024
FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD treatment – a drug researcher explains the challenges psychedelics face
Economy|Finance|US

Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact

If nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips

August 12, 2024
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Crime|Election|News|Technology|US

FBI says it is investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran

The FBI says it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump's campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran

August 12, 2024
FBI says it is investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran
Election|News|US

Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris' campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is falsely claiming that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit's airport for a campaign rally by Democrat Kamala Harris was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence

August 12, 2024
Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris' campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
Crime|Election|US

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, one-time hero to election deniers, convicted in computer breach

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, the first local election official to be charged with a security breach after the 2020 election amid unfounded conspiracy theories, has been found guilty by a jury on most of the charges she faced

August 12, 2024
Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, one-time hero to election deniers, convicted in computer breach
News|US

Trump and his allies once cheered hacked materials. No longer, now that they say he's a target

Donald Trump has changed his position on whether a presidential campaign's hacked materials should be published

August 12, 2024
Trump and his allies once cheered hacked materials. No longer, now that they say he's a target
Sports

Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list

Mookie Betts is returning to right field and adjusting to a new spot in the lineup after missing nearly two months with a broken left hand

August 12, 2024
Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list
Celebrity|Crime|News|US

Young Thug racketeering and gang trial resumes with new judge presiding

Jurors in the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against rapper Young Thug and others returned to an Atlanta courtroom after an eight-week pause to find a new judge on the bench

August 12, 2024
Young Thug racketeering and gang trial resumes with new judge presiding
News|Sports|US

Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him

The Boston Red Sox have suspended Jarren Duran for two games without pay after he shouted a homophobic slur to a fan behind home plate who heckled him in a loss to the Houston Astros

August 12, 2024
Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
Economy|Finance|Political

Vance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy

JD Vance has endorsed former President Donald Trump’s call for the White House to have “a say” over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies — a view that runs counter to decades of economic research suggesting that politically independent central banks are essential to controlling inflation and maintaining confidence in the global financial system

August 12, 2024
Vance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy
Business|Economy|News|US

Biden supports cutting taxes on tips, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden supports the idea of eliminating taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers, the White House said on Monday.

August 12, 2024
Biden supports cutting taxes on tips, White House says
Opinion|Sports

Everything to know about the controversy over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal

Everything to know about the controversy over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal

August 12, 2024
Everything to know about the controversy over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal
News|Sports

American gymnast Jordan Chiles stripped of Olympic bronze medal

US gymnast Jordan Chiles will have to return the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled she had been improperly moved up from fifth place.

August 12, 2024
American gymnast Jordan Chiles stripped of Olympic bronze medal
News|Opinion

Book Review: 'Kent State' a chilling examination of 1970 campus shooting and its ramifications

Historian Brian VanDeMark writes about the fatal 1970 shooting of four students by National Guard members at a war protest in “Kent State: An American Tragedy.”

August 12, 2024
Book Review: 'Kent State' a chilling examination of 1970 campus shooting and its ramifications
News|US|World

Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Los Angeles area

August 12, 2024
Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage
Education|Health|US

Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school

August 12, 2024
Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
Science|Technology

New Mars study suggests an ocean's worth of water may be hiding beneath the red dusty surface

A new study suggests Mars may be drenched beneath its surface, with enough water hiding in the cracks of underground rocks to form a global ocean

August 12, 2024
New Mars study suggests an ocean's worth of water may be hiding beneath the red dusty surface
Election|News

Walz is making a 5-state dash for campaign cash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris' running mate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate this week

August 12, 2024
Walz is making a 5-state dash for campaign cash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris' running mate
Science|Technology|World

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

Space forecasters say solar storms persisting from the weekend may produce colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere

August 12, 2024
Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology

Trump and Musk host friendly conversation on X after delay from technical difficulties

Trump and Musk host friendly conversation on X after delay from technical difficulties

August 12, 2024
Trump and Musk host friendly conversation on X after delay from technical difficulties
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|US

GOP strategist has a guess on why Donald Trump chose to partake in X interview

Republican strategist David Polyansky explains why he believes former President Donald Trump chose to partake in an interview with Elon Musk on X.

August 12, 2024
GOP strategist has a guess on why Donald Trump chose to partake in X interview
News|US

Biden, European allies discuss Middle East tensions, Gaza ceasefire

U.S.

August 12, 2024
Biden, European allies discuss Middle East tensions, Gaza ceasefire
Crime|MidEast|News

Hamas armed wing says one Israeli hostage killed, two women captives 'seriously wounded'

One Israeli male hostage was killed by his guard and two women captives were seriously wounded in two separate incidents in Gaza, the spokesperson for

August 12, 2024
Hamas armed wing says one Israeli hostage killed, two women captives 'seriously wounded'
Election|US

Pennsylvania Republican on why he thinks Kamala Harris can win the state

In this installment of “All Over the Map”, CNN’s John King talks to former Nikki Haley supporters in suburban Pennsylvania to get their thoughts on who they are planning to vote for in the 2024 presidential election.

August 12, 2024
Pennsylvania Republican on why he thinks Kamala Harris can win the state
Sports

NASCAR's postseason format meant Austin Dillon had every incentive to wreck his way to victory

Austin Dillon won for the first time in nearly two years in the NASCAR Cup Series

August 12, 2024
NASCAR's postseason format meant Austin Dillon had every incentive to wreck his way to victory
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate

August 12, 2024
MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel monitoring developments in Iran, but no change to Home Front guidelines

Israel is monitoring developments in Iran regarding a threatened strike against Israel, but the military has not changed its precautionary guidelines to the public, the Israeli

August 12, 2024
Israel monitoring developments in Iran, but no change to Home Front guidelines
News|Sports

First full weekend of new NFL kickoff rule brings 2 long returns and plenty of confusion

The first full weekend of exhibition games featuring the NFL's new dynamic kickoff featured two long returns, a significant drop in touchbacks and mass confusion on an odd play that ended up as a rare safety

August 12, 2024
First full weekend of new NFL kickoff rule brings 2 long returns and plenty of confusion
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News|Sports

Aaron Rodgers says he regrets his 'immunized' comment in 2021 in an upcoming book about the QB

Aaron Rodgers says in a soon-to-be published book that he should have handled discussing his COVID-19 immunization status differently

August 12, 2024
Aaron Rodgers says he regrets his 'immunized' comment in 2021 in an upcoming book about the QB
Americas|Crime|News|US

Mexican prosecutors consider treason charges after US jails drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada

The United States managed to arrest Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors — and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over

August 12, 2024
Mexican prosecutors consider treason charges after US jails drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Ukraine's farmers hunker down as fighting rages across border in Russia

Yurii Oliynyk sat milking his cows on his farm in northeastern Ukraine, hunkering down as fighting from his country's new push into Russia raged on a few

August 12, 2024
Ukraine's farmers hunker down as fighting rages across border in Russia
Economy|Finance|Health|US

Shrinking cash cushions may pinch US consumer spending, SF Fed report says

Middle- and low-income U.S. families now have significantly fewer liquid resources like bank deposits than they were on track to have before the disruptions of the COVID-19

August 12, 2024
Shrinking cash cushions may pinch US consumer spending, SF Fed report says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Snoop's side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling

Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyone’s “uncle,” Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio

August 12, 2024
Snoop's side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling
Health|News|World

Lebanon's health care system in tatters but still preparing for a possible wider war with Israel

Lebanon’s health care system has been battered by multiple crisis but is now preparing for the possibility of a devastating wider conflict with Israel

August 12, 2024
Lebanon's health care system in tatters but still preparing for a possible wider war with Israel
Business|Economy|Finance

Blink Fitness, an affordable gym operator owned by Equinox, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Gym operator Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

August 12, 2024
Blink Fitness, an affordable gym operator owned by Equinox, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Environment|News|World

Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

August 12, 2024
Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next
Business|Technology|US

US utilities poised to ride data center demand wave in second half

U.S. electric utilities sounded bullish on demand from data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom after striking several supply deals

August 12, 2024
US utilities poised to ride data center demand wave in second half
Business|Finance|US

US government ends probes into Muddy Waters' Carson Block, sources say

U.S. authorities have told Carson Block that they have ended their civil and criminal investigations into the short seller’s activities

August 12, 2024
US government ends probes into Muddy Waters' Carson Block, sources say
Economy|Finance|US

US consumer medium-term inflation expectations drop

U.S. consumers' medium-term inflation expectations eased substantially in July even as their near- and longer-term outlooks for price pressures held steady, although households are

August 12, 2024
US consumer medium-term inflation expectations drop
Sports

Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles

Georgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight year

August 12, 2024
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Asia|News

Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina are legal, interim leader Yunus says

The head of Bangladesh’s interim government says the high-profile resignations of authorities close to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are legal after student leaders who organized protests against Hasina’s government issued ultimatums for them to quit

August 12, 2024
Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina are legal, interim leader Yunus says
Economy|News

Bolivia swaps energy and hydrocarbons minister amid fuel crisis

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Monday tapped Alejandro Gallardo as the nation's new energy and hydrocarbons minister as the country faces widespread fuel shortages.

August 12, 2024
Bolivia swaps energy and hydrocarbons minister amid fuel crisis
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says Russia tries to accuse it of false war crimes in Kursk

Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) said on Monday that Russia was trying to falsely accuse Kyiv's military of war crimes as Ukraine pressed on with a ground incursion into Russia's

August 12, 2024
Ukraine says Russia tries to accuse it of false war crimes in Kursk
Business|Economy|Health

Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments

Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla is trying to reposition the global pharmaceutical giant for a post-pandemic world

August 12, 2024
Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Banksy unveils new rhino art in an animal-themed collection that has popped up across London

Street artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural of a rhinoceros that looks like it is climbing on top of a car in London

August 12, 2024
Banksy unveils new rhino art in an animal-themed collection that has popped up across London
News|World

Lebanon’s displaced fear a bleak future

Displaced in south Lebanon five times, Kamel Mroue and his wife Mariam are anxious about their next move as they follow the news of clashes

August 12, 2024
Lebanon’s displaced fear a bleak future
Arts|Lifestyle|Videos

Incarcerated fathers and daughters reunite at a daddy-daughter dance in Netflix documentary

The tear-jerker documentary “Daughters" follows four young girls as they prepare to reunite with their incarcerated fathers for a dance in a Washington, D

August 12, 2024
Incarcerated fathers and daughters reunite at a daddy-daughter dance in Netflix documentary
News|US

Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X

Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter

August 12, 2024
Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X
Americas|Economy

Delfim Netto, economic tsar of Brazil's military government, dies at 96

Antonio Delfim Netto, one of Brazil's most prominent economists who was the economics tsar of the military government in the 1970s and 1980s, died on Monday at

August 12, 2024
Delfim Netto, economic tsar of Brazil's military government, dies at 96
Sports|Travel

(DNT) ADIEU, PARIS! HEY, LA: GEARING UP FOR OLYMPICS IN 2028 (3pmET)

AS THE PARIS GAMES COME TO A CLOSE THIS WEEKEND, THE NEXT OLYMPIC CITY IS SWINGING INTO ACTION FOR 2028. IVAN RODRIGUEZ REPORTS

August 12, 2024
(DNT) ADIEU, PARIS! HEY, LA: GEARING UP FOR OLYMPICS IN 2028 (3pmET)
Health|News

Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law

More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated since 2022

August 12, 2024
Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Chevron delivers industry first in ultra-high pressure oil field

Chevron has achieved a technological breakthrough, producing first oil from a U.S. Gulf of Mexico field under extreme subsea pressures, the energy company said on Monday.

August 12, 2024
Chevron delivers industry first in ultra-high pressure oil field
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Sweden drops a probe into Joost Klein, Eurovision contestant who was expelled hours before the final

Sweden has dropped its investigation into a backstage altercation in May involving a Dutch contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was expelled from the competition hours before the final

August 12, 2024
Sweden drops a probe into Joost Klein, Eurovision contestant who was expelled hours before the final
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says Russian guided bomb attacks have decreased sharply in Kharkiv region

Russian forces have reduced the number of guided bomb attacks on border settlements in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, the local governor said on Monday, while Moscow troops

August 12, 2024
Ukraine says Russian guided bomb attacks have decreased sharply in Kharkiv region
Asia|News|World

Former Pakistan spy chief arrested over land development case

Pakistan's military said on Monday it had arrested retired general Faiz Hameed, former head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, in connection with a land

August 12, 2024
Former Pakistan spy chief arrested over land development case
Health|Science|World

Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

Worldwide, the number of people with dementia is set to dramatically rise in the next 25 years. But a new report shows it doesn’t have to happen.

August 12, 2024
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Science|Technology

Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming

New techniques are helping forecasters spot potentially dangerous storms earlier than ever.

August 12, 2024
Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming
Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

A bipartisan data-privacy law could backfire on small businesses − 2 marketing professors explain why

Privacy comes at a price.

August 12, 2024
A bipartisan data-privacy law could backfire on small businesses − 2 marketing professors explain why
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains

It’s fun to imagine secret dinosaur survivors living today, hidden in a remote corner of Earth. But the truth of who made it through the extinction event 66 million years ago may surprise you.

August 12, 2024
Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains
Opinion|Science

At its core, life is all about play − just look at the animal kingdom

Reduced to its essence, the process of natural selection would look a lot like play.

August 12, 2024
At its core, life is all about play − just look at the animal kingdom
Sports

Belgium's Nafi Thiam relives her historic heptathlon "3-peat"

Even for the most successful heptathlete in Olympic history, the stresses and strains of a survival of the fittest-eque competition are plain to see. The journey, though, to her history-making gold has been far from straightforward as she's been telling CNN's Amanda Davies. 

August 12, 2024
Belgium's Nafi Thiam relives her historic heptathlon "3-peat"
Business|News|Technology

X hit with Austrian data use complaint over AI training

Austrian advocacy group NOYB on Monday filed a complaint against social media platform X accusing the Elon Musk-owned company of training its artificial intelligence (AI) with users

August 12, 2024
X hit with Austrian data use complaint over AI training
Crime|News|Opinion

What we know about the 4 ex-Milwaukee hotel workers charged in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death

What we know about the 4 ex-Milwaukee hotel workers charged in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death

August 12, 2024
What we know about the 4 ex-Milwaukee hotel workers charged in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Katie Ledecky basks in the glow of more Olympic glory

CNN Sport's Coy Wire talks to U.S. Olympic swimming star Katie Ledecky about becoming the most decorated U.S. female Olympian.

August 12, 2024
Katie Ledecky basks in the glow of more Olympic glory
Entertainment|Sports|US

'I solely did it for myself': Simone Biles on special meaning of Paris Olympics

CNN Sports Anchor Coy Wire asks USA Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles why the 2024 competition is so important to her.

August 12, 2024
'I solely did it for myself': Simone Biles on special meaning of Paris Olympics
Environment|Opinion|Science

If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change

Phrases like ‘climate crisis,’ ‘climate emergency’ or ‘climate justice’ might seem to escalate the urgency, but a large survey shows they don’t help and may actually hurt.

August 12, 2024
If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change
Business|Economy|Finance

OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast, highlighting dilemma over Oct hike

OPEC on Monday cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 citing softer expectations for China, a reduction that highlights the dilemma faced by the wider

August 12, 2024
OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast, highlighting dilemma over Oct hike
Business|Election|News|Technology|US

Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits

When Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president last month, the Tesla founder and chief executive backed a candidate who vows to "drill, baby, drill," "end the electric

August 12, 2024
Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
News|Political|World

Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers, or 386 square miles, of Russia’s neighboring Kursk region

August 12, 2024
Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region
Economy|Health|News|US

How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills

Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief

August 12, 2024
How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills
Asia|News|World

Hear from the families of protesters killed in Bangladesh

CNN’s Anna Coren speaks with familes mourning people killed in demonstrations that toppled the Bangladeshi government.

August 12, 2024
Hear from the families of protesters killed in Bangladesh
MidEast|News|World

Turkey, Syria could meet at ministerial level if conditions suitable, Ankara says

Turkey and Syria could meet at the ministerial level as part of efforts to normalise ties if suitable conditions are created, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler told Reuters in an

August 12, 2024
Turkey, Syria could meet at ministerial level if conditions suitable, Ankara says
News|Technology|US|World

Turkey pleased with F-16 jets deal with US, defence minister says

Turkey is pleased with its deal with the United States regarding the procurement of Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernisation kits, and the process is continuing as planned,

August 12, 2024
Turkey pleased with F-16 jets deal with US, defence minister says
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions

Around $2.3 billion in dollar and euro bills have been shipped to Russia since the United States and EU banned the export of

August 12, 2024
Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
Environment|News|Science|World

Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them

A report shows that coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change but face an array of bureaucratic barriers when it comes to accessing government funds meant to help them adapt

August 12, 2024
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
Environment|Europe|News|World

Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead

A major forest fire has raged into the northern suburbs of Athens, killing one person and triggering evacuations of several areas as swirling winds hampered efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes

August 12, 2024
Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead
Asia|Business|Economy|News|US|World

South Korea, US to stage annual drills over North's missile, cyber threats

South Korea and the United States will begin annual summertime military drills next week to ramp up their capability to counter North Korea's weapons and cyber

August 12, 2024
South Korea, US to stage annual drills over North's missile, cyber threats
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse push for cease-fire in Gaza

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain have endorsed the latest push by mediators United States, Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war

August 12, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse push for cease-fire in Gaza
Europe|MidEast|News|World

UK, France and Germany ask Iran to refrain from attacks against Israel

The United Kingdom, France and Germany called on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks against Israel that would further escalate tensions and jeopardise the chances of a ceasefire

August 12, 2024
UK, France and Germany ask Iran to refrain from attacks against Israel
Asia|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Vietnam plans electricity subsidies for EV charging stations

Vietnam is planning to subsidise electricity prices for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as part of its efforts to promote the use of EVs and meet its energy transition

August 12, 2024
Vietnam plans electricity subsidies for EV charging stations
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week

U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet day to finish mixed, as markets around the world stabilized following a wild week

August 12, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week
Europe|News|World

Putin says Ukraine's attack on Russia is aimed at ceasefire negotiations

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine's biggest attack on Russian territory since the start of the war was aimed at improving Kyiv's negotiating

August 12, 2024
Putin says Ukraine's attack on Russia is aimed at ceasefire negotiations
Australia|Crime|News|World

'Unauthorized' helicopter flight ends with crash on hotel roof in Australia, killing pilot

A man has died after an unauthorized helicopter flight in Queensland, Australia ended in a crash on a hotel roof, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft

August 12, 2024
'Unauthorized' helicopter flight ends with crash on hotel roof in Australia, killing pilot
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine boosts grain exports despite intensified Russian attacks

Ukraine is scrambling to ship as much grain as it can this summer, taking advantage of military gains it has made in the

August 12, 2024
Ukraine boosts grain exports despite intensified Russian attacks
News|World

After fire struck Maui's Upcountry, residents of one town looked to themselves to prep for next one

High up in the mountains of Maui, residents of one small town have taken their future into their own hands after a fire last year that burned 19 homes

August 12, 2024
After fire struck Maui's Upcountry, residents of one town looked to themselves to prep for next one
News|Sports

Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say

The on-again, off-again relationship between the Olympics and baseball is heading toward another reconciliation in 2028

August 12, 2024
Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say
Asia|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Markets shift to holiday mood

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It's been a blessedly quiet start to the week in Asia with Japan taking a much-needed holiday for Mountain Day, after the Nikkei

August 12, 2024
Markets shift to holiday mood
Americas|Videos|World

Their job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash

Footage of the ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop plunging while in a flat spin sent shockwaves across Brazil

August 12, 2024
Their job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash
Sports

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

As the Olympics close in Paris, Los Angeles has now taken the torch

August 12, 2024
From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics
Asia|News|World

How a young generation in Bangladesh forced out the leader who ruled for much of their lives

A generation of young people, many of whom cannot remember a time before Sheikh Hasina was Bangladesh’s prime minister, led protests that resulted in her ouster

August 12, 2024
How a young generation in Bangladesh forced out the leader who ruled for much of their lives
Election|Opinion|US

Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov_ Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.”

August 12, 2024
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
US

From Biden to Gabbard, here's what Harris' past debates show before a faceoff with Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is a former San Francisco prosecutor and California attorney general, and she's long seen her debating skills as a strength

August 12, 2024
From Biden to Gabbard, here's what Harris' past debates show before a faceoff with Trump
Asia|Business|News|Technology

China trials cargo drones, air taxis as low-altitude economy gains speed

Engineers sent China's biggest-yet cargo drone on a test run over the weekend while a helicopter taxi took to the skies on a soon-to-open 100-km (62-mile) route to

August 12, 2024
China trials cargo drones, air taxis as low-altitude economy gains speed
MidEast|News|US|World

'Extremely unusual': Retired US general reacts to Defense Sec. Austin announcing guided-missile submarine to the Middle East

Ret. Lt. General Mark Hertling explains why he thinks US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to announce he ordered a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East is "unusual."

August 12, 2024
'Extremely unusual': Retired US general reacts to Defense Sec. Austin announcing guided-missile submarine to the Middle East
Sports

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros

August 12, 2024
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
Asia|News|US|World

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States will start their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats

August 12, 2024
South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest

Hong Kong’s top court on Monday upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019

August 12, 2024
Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest
Business|Economy|Finance|US

LL Flooring files for bankruptcy, to pursue sale of business

Specialty flooring retailer LL Flooring said on Sunday that it had commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and will pursue a going-concern sale of its business.

August 12, 2024
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy, to pursue sale of business
Asia|News|World

Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction

Hong Kong's top court on Monday unanimously dismissed the bid to overturn the convictions of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy campaigners for an

August 12, 2024
Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction
Asia|News|World

Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters

A slow-moving storm is dumping intense rainfall on northern Japan, causing rivers to swell and sending some residents to shelters

August 12, 2024
Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters
Sports

Dillon spins Logano on final lap, prevails in overtime at Richmond for first victory in 2 years

Austin Dillon raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years, sending Joey Logano into a spin on the final lap to win in overtime at Richmond

August 12, 2024
Dillon spins Logano on final lap, prevails in overtime at Richmond for first victory in 2 years
Science|Technology

This robot fish could one day change how our oceans are studied

"Eve" is an autonomous underwater vehicle that collects valuable data while blending into its marine environment, thanks to its fish-like design. CNN meets the ETH Zurich students who developed the tech.

August 12, 2024
This robot fish could one day change how our oceans are studied
News|Sports

Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship

Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title

August 12, 2024
Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship
MidEast|News|US|World

US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area

August 11, 2024
US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks tick up while yen slips in calm before US data

World stocks edged higher on Monday while the yen slipped as a holiday in Japan removed one source of recent volatility, with investors

August 11, 2024
Stocks tick up while yen slips in calm before US data
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling career

Parisian singer-model Yseult was the final act to perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday

August 11, 2024
Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling career
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Tom Cruise performs crazy stunt jump from stadium roof during Olympics closing ceremony

Tom Cruise performs crazy stunt jump from stadium roof during Olympics closing ceremony

August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise performs crazy stunt jump from stadium roof during Olympics closing ceremony
Travel

Catholic devotees honor St Jude's relic with watery procession through Mexico's Xochimilco canals

It was no ordinary Sunday on Mexico City’s famed Xochimilco canals

August 11, 2024
Catholic devotees honor St Jude's relic with watery procession through Mexico's Xochimilco canals
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|Videos

Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Snoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers all performed from a California beachside during the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games

August 11, 2024
Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Election|News|Technology|US

Trump falsely claims Harris campaign photo was created with AI

CNN's Kevin Liptak reports former President Trump posted to Truth Social claiming there were no people at Vice President Kamala Harris' rally in Detroit, Michigan, and that a campaign photo was created with A.I.

August 11, 2024
Trump falsely claims Harris campaign photo was created with AI
Economy|News|World

Global youth unemployment in decline and seen falling further, report finds

Youth unemployment worldwide last year dipped to a 15-year-low and is likely to continue falling through 2025, although weaker growth means Asia has lagged this trend, the

August 11, 2024
Global youth unemployment in decline and seen falling further, report finds
Asia|Australia|News|Travel

Helicopter on unauthorised flight crashes into Hilton hotel in Australia, killing pilot

A helicopter on an unauthorised flight crashed into the roof of a Hilton hotel in Australia's northern tourist town of Cairns on Monday, killing the pilot and forcing hundreds of

August 11, 2024
Helicopter on unauthorised flight crashes into Hilton hotel in Australia, killing pilot
Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Couple who met flipping burgers at McDonald's taking "I'm lovin' it" to new level

Couple who met flipping burgers at McDonald's taking "I'm lovin' it" to new level

August 11, 2024
Couple who met flipping burgers at McDonald's taking "I'm lovin' it" to new level
Crime|News

Man tries to break into the Allegheny County Jail, police say

Man tries to break into the Allegheny County Jail, police say

August 11, 2024
Man tries to break into the Allegheny County Jail, police say
News|Travel

Hours after landing, some American Airlines travelers say they're still waiting for luggage

Hours after landing, some American Airlines travelers say they're still waiting for luggage

August 11, 2024
Hours after landing, some American Airlines travelers say they're still waiting for luggage
Crime|News|US

Fatal weekend shootings jolt growing Denver-area suburb

Four men have been fatally shot and a woman has been hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a rash of weekend violence in a fast-growing suburb of Denver

August 11, 2024
Fatal weekend shootings jolt growing Denver-area suburb
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Volatility shock fades, India CPI on deck

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.  A week is not just a long time in politics.

August 11, 2024
Volatility shock fades, India CPI on deck
Crime|News

Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding

Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding

August 11, 2024
Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding
Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Feeling saucy? McDonald’s France jokes about pulling classic curry sauce after Steph Curry leads US over France

Feeling saucy? McDonald’s France jokes about pulling classic curry sauce after Steph Curry leads US over France

August 11, 2024
Feeling saucy? McDonald’s France jokes about pulling classic curry sauce after Steph Curry leads US over France
Economy|Environment|Health

Despite rising temperatures, an inconsistent patchwork of guidelines puts workers in danger

Despite rising temperatures, an inconsistent patchwork of guidelines puts workers in danger

August 11, 2024
Despite rising temperatures, an inconsistent patchwork of guidelines puts workers in danger
Europe|News|World

Ukraine and Russia swap accusations over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of starting a fire at the dormant Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Sunday, but both sides reported no sign of elevated

August 11, 2024
Ukraine and Russia swap accusations over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Crime|News|US

Uvalde shooter's uncle heard in 911 call begging to talk to him

More than two years after the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the city released several files related to the shooting, including a 911 call from someone who claimed to be the shooter's uncle.

August 11, 2024
Uvalde shooter's uncle heard in 911 call begging to talk to him
Crime|News|US

Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals

Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals

August 11, 2024
Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals
News|World

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as threat of Iran attack looms

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as threat of Iran attack looms

August 11, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as threat of Iran attack looms
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it

August 11, 2024
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike
Crime|News|US

Archdiocese hosts second gun buyback event to help keep guns off the streets

Archdiocese hosts second gun buyback event to help keep guns off the streets

August 11, 2024
Archdiocese hosts second gun buyback event to help keep guns off the streets
Crime|News

One dead, one injured after apparent house explosion

One dead, one injured after apparent house explosion

August 11, 2024
One dead, one injured after apparent house explosion
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News|Videos

English town of Southport mourns 9-year-old stabbing victim and calls for an end to unrest

The people of the English town of Southport have come together for the first of the funerals for three girls murdered during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class

August 11, 2024
English town of Southport mourns 9-year-old stabbing victim and calls for an end to unrest
News|Sports

Anson Dorrance retires as North Carolina women's soccer coach after NCAA-record 21 national titles

Anson Dorrance, whose 21 NCAA championships are the most by a head coach in any Division I sport in college history, is retiring after 45 seasons directing the women’s soccer program at North Carolina

August 11, 2024
Anson Dorrance retires as North Carolina women's soccer coach after NCAA-record 21 national titles
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission

Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium

August 11, 2024
Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission
Environment|News|US

Debby's aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas

The weather system dubbed Debby isn't quite done affecting parts of the U.S. After arriving in Florida as a hurricane Aug. 5, the storm spent nearly a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives along the East Coast before moving into Canada on Saturday

August 11, 2024
Debby's aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas
Environment|News|Science|US|World

Large desert tortoise rescued from Arizona highway after escaping from ostrich ranch 3 miles away

State Department of Public Safety troopers recently helped rescue an escaped sulcata tortoise that was attempting to cross Interstate 10 near Picacho

August 11, 2024
Large desert tortoise rescued from Arizona highway after escaping from ostrich ranch 3 miles away
Americas|News|World

What caused Brazil plane crash that killed 62 people?

An ATR-72 turboprop plane operated by regional carrier Voepass crashed on Friday in a residential area near Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all 62 passengers aboard.

August 11, 2024
What caused Brazil plane crash that killed 62 people?
Election|News|Opinion|US

Vance hails Trump's Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past words on American families

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used a round of news show appearances to disparage the Democratic ticket and promote Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans

August 11, 2024
Vance hails Trump's Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past words on American families
Business|Economy|Food

Inflation comes for your oysters

Inflation comes for your oysters

August 11, 2024
Inflation comes for your oysters
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Celine Dion criticizes Trump campaign for unauthorized use of her music in cheeky statement

Celine Dion criticizes Trump campaign for unauthorized use of her music in cheeky statement

August 11, 2024
Celine Dion criticizes Trump campaign for unauthorized use of her music in cheeky statement
Environment|Europe|World

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

A wildfire burned northeast of Athens, darkening the sky as the smell of smoke and soot pervaded the Greek capital

August 11, 2024
A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast
Crime|News|US

A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase

A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase

August 11, 2024
A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase
News|Sports

Brittney Griner lets tears flow during national anthem after U.S. women win gold

Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears streaming down her cheeks during the national anthem

August 11, 2024
Brittney Griner lets tears flow during national anthem after U.S. women win gold
Sports

Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches

Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches

August 11, 2024
Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches
Sports

Lyles, Sha'Carri, Hassan take Olympic track on a wild ride. A look at winners and losers in Paris

Between Noah Lyles drama in the sprints and distance demon Sifan Hassan’s 62-kilometer odyssey that closed things out with a gold medal, track and field took the Olympics on a wild ride over 10 days of close calls, upsets and drama

August 11, 2024
Lyles, Sha'Carri, Hassan take Olympic track on a wild ride. A look at winners and losers in Paris
Europe|News|World

More than 80 years after he went missing in Romania, an American WWII airman has been honored

More than 80 years after he went missing in Romania, an American WWII airman has been honored

August 11, 2024
More than 80 years after he went missing in Romania, an American WWII airman has been honored
News|Opinion|US

Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations

Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations

August 11, 2024
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations
Crime|Europe|News|World

Two migrants die trying to cross Channel to Britain

Two people were found dead after a boat carrying migrants trying to cross the Channel from near the French port of Calais to Britain ran into difficulties early on Sunday, French

August 11, 2024
Two migrants die trying to cross Channel to Britain
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

End the UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at her funeral

The parents of one of three girls murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event in northern England last month called for an end to the nationwide rioting that

August 11, 2024
End the UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at her funeral
Election|News|Opinion|US

When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal

When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal

August 11, 2024
When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal
Celebrity|Entertainment

Who won at the box office this weekend? The Reynolds-Lively household

In the Ryan Reynolds-Blake Lively box-office showdown, both husband and wife came out winners

August 11, 2024
Who won at the box office this weekend? The Reynolds-Lively household
Environment|News|World

Summer heatwave pounds traditionally cooler northern Spain

A fourth summer heatwave has hit Spain in recent days, with northern regions of the country sweltering in abnormally high temperatures of over 40 degrees

August 11, 2024
Summer heatwave pounds traditionally cooler northern Spain
Election|News|US

Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of 'joy' and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming

The first big campaign blitz by Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is in the books, and some of the common themes were big crowds, talk of “joy” and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming

August 11, 2024
Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of 'joy' and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
News|Sports|US

A'ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal

A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived the biggest challenge of its unprecedented run to eight straight gold medals with a 67-66 win over France on Sunday

August 11, 2024
A'ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal
Europe|News

Eiffel Tower evacuated after man seen climbing up the structure, police say

Eiffel Tower evacuated after man seen climbing up the structure, police say

August 11, 2024
Eiffel Tower evacuated after man seen climbing up the structure, police say
Election|News|US

What to know about the Georgia election rules the Trump-backed Republican majority approved

What to know about the Georgia election rules the Trump-backed Republican majority approved

August 11, 2024
What to know about the Georgia election rules the Trump-backed Republican majority approved
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

Police arrest climber who tried to scale Eiffel Tower on last day of Paris Olympics

A climber scaled the north face of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday, the last day of the Olympics, before he was intercepted by police mid-way up, police said.

August 11, 2024
Police arrest climber who tried to scale Eiffel Tower on last day of Paris Olympics
Business|Finance|News|US

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

August 11, 2024
A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium

August 11, 2024
Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
Environment|Europe|News|World

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'

Residents fled their homes on Sunday as a fast-moving wildfire outside Athens fuelled by hot, windy weather burned trees,

August 11, 2024
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
Health|News|US

Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget

The Senate’s top Democrat says he'll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

August 11, 2024
Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget
Economy|Environment|News

Extreme weather is here to stay. How to financially prepare yourself for a disaster

Extreme weather is here to stay. How to financially prepare yourself for a disaster

August 11, 2024
Extreme weather is here to stay. How to financially prepare yourself for a disaster
Election|Intereview|News|Political|US

Dana Bash asks JD Vance about Kamala Harris' racial identity

During an interview with CNN's Dana Bash for "State of the Union," Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says Kamala Harris is "whatever she says she is" and echoed Donald Trump’s false comments about Kamala Harris’ racial identity.

August 11, 2024
Dana Bash asks JD Vance about Kamala Harris' racial identity
MidEast|News|World

Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say, but Netanyahu’s stance unclear

Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say, but Netanyahu’s stance unclear

August 11, 2024
Hamas leader Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, mediators say, but Netanyahu’s stance unclear
Environment|Europe|News|World

Serbia's populist president says lithium protests are part of a 'hybrid' warfare against his country

Serbia’s president has accused demonstrators who oppose a lithium mining project in the Balkan country of being part of a Western-backed “hybrid” warfare against his government and vowed to take strong legal action against those protesters who have blocked railway and road traffic in the capital a day earlier

August 11, 2024
Serbia's populist president says lithium protests are part of a 'hybrid' warfare against his country
News|Technology|US|World

The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it?

The U.S. Navy is struggling to build affordable warships needed to face expanding threats around the world

August 11, 2024
The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it?
News|Science

Meteors will stream across the sky in one of the year’s most anticipated celestial shows

Meteors will stream across the sky in one of the year’s most anticipated celestial shows

August 11, 2024
Meteors will stream across the sky in one of the year’s most anticipated celestial shows
Crime|News|US

House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes

Fire officials say two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded amid reports of a possible gas leak

August 11, 2024
House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes
Africa|News|World

Rubbish collapses at landfill site in Uganda's capital, killing at least 18 people

At least 18 people were killed when a landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital, according to the Red Cross

August 11, 2024
Rubbish collapses at landfill site in Uganda's capital, killing at least 18 people
Economy|Education|Election|News|Opinion|US

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win their crucial support, they want to know where she stands on issues like the economy, immigration and education

August 11, 2024
Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

An 81-year-old Chiefs fan dreamed of meeting Patrick Mahomes before she ‘croaks’

An 81-year-old Chiefs fan dreamed of meeting Patrick Mahomes before she ‘croaks’

August 11, 2024
An 81-year-old Chiefs fan dreamed of meeting Patrick Mahomes before she ‘croaks’
Americas|Asia|News|Sports|US|World

USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics

USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics

August 11, 2024
USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics
Health|News|US

US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy isn’t shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid

August 11, 2024
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Crime|News|World

Girl, 3, and boy, 4, confirmed dead in Brazilian plane crash as rescuers retrieve bodies

Girl, 3, and boy, 4, confirmed dead in Brazilian plane crash as rescuers retrieve bodies

August 11, 2024
Girl, 3, and boy, 4, confirmed dead in Brazilian plane crash as rescuers retrieve bodies
Election|US

Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates

When Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, she highlighted his service as a congressman, soldier, teacher and coach

August 11, 2024
Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops are fighting inside Russian territory

Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops are fighting inside Russian territory

August 11, 2024
Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops are fighting inside Russian territory
Europe|News|Videos|World

Video shows burnt-out Russian trucks with bodies in Kursk region

A video appears to show a convoy of about a dozen burnt-out Russian military trucks in Ukraine's southwestern Kursk region, as Ukrainian cross-border assaults continue.

August 11, 2024
Video shows burnt-out Russian trucks with bodies in Kursk region
Crime|Europe|Sports

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her

The French lawyer for Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment

August 11, 2024
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Austrian Taylor Swift plot suspect's lawyer plays down attack plan

The lawyer of the main suspect in a foiled plot to carry out an attack at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna on Sunday sought to play down the seriousness of the plan, saying her client

August 11, 2024
Austrian Taylor Swift plot suspect's lawyer plays down attack plan
Election|News|US

Harris leans on the trappings of her office — and Trump’s own playbook — in quest to win the White House

Harris leans on the trappings of her office — and Trump’s own playbook — in quest to win the White House

August 11, 2024
Harris leans on the trappings of her office — and Trump’s own playbook — in quest to win the White House
News|Sports

Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketball

Stephen Curry had only five 3-pointers in his first four games of the Olympics combined

August 11, 2024
Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketball
Africa|News

Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21

The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in Uganda's capital Kampala has risen to 21, police said on Sunday, as rescue workers continued to dig

August 11, 2024
Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
Election|US

Why fewer women (and men) are running for Congress this year

Why fewer women (and men) are running for Congress this year

August 11, 2024
Why fewer women (and men) are running for Congress this year
News|Sports|US

US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor

US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor

August 11, 2024
US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor
Economy|News|US|World

Iran’s president proposes an ex-nuclear negotiator as foreign minister. A woman is also on the list

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed former nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi as the country’s new foreign minister and named a woman as housing minister

August 11, 2024
Iran’s president proposes an ex-nuclear negotiator as foreign minister. A woman is also on the list
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics' closing ceremony

The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform

August 11, 2024
Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at Paris Olympics' closing ceremony
Europe|Travel

Air taxis failed to get certified for the Paris Olympics. There's still hope for LA 2028

A flying autonomous taxi has held a test flight over the former royal palace of Versailles to mark the last day of the Paris Olympics

August 11, 2024
Air taxis failed to get certified for the Paris Olympics. There's still hope for LA 2028
Europe|Sports|Travel

Amateur runners race like Olympians along the same iconic route as competitors in Paris

Thousands of amateur runners got a chance to run like an Olympian in Paris

August 11, 2024
Amateur runners race like Olympians along the same iconic route as competitors in Paris
Environment|Science|Sports

These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050

These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050

August 11, 2024
These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050
News|Sports|Travel

Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling

During the 2024 Olympics, crowds from Paris to Tahiti have surprised even themselves with their enthusiasm for two and a half weeks of sports

August 11, 2024
Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling
News|Sports|US

Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal

U.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise

August 11, 2024
Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal
News|Sports

Sifan Hassan wins women's marathon at Paris Olympics after trading elbows with Tigst Assefa

Sifan Hassan traded elbows with Tigst Assefa with 150 meters left in the women’s marathon, then passed her along the railing to win the race for her third distance medal of the Paris Games

August 11, 2024
Sifan Hassan wins women's marathon at Paris Olympics after trading elbows with Tigst Assefa
Sports

After another gold medal, the US men's basketball program will now catch its breath

Grant Hill will be back for another stint as managing director of the U.S. senior men's national basketball team

August 11, 2024
After another gold medal, the US men's basketball program will now catch its breath
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Remember when Lionel Richie closed the Olympic Games in the most ‘80s outfit ever?

Remember when Lionel Richie closed the Olympic Games in the most ‘80s outfit ever?

August 11, 2024
Remember when Lionel Richie closed the Olympic Games in the most ‘80s outfit ever?
MidEast|News

Iran's new president picks pragmatist as top diplomat in proposed cabinet

Iran's new president presented his cabinet to parliament on Sunday for a vote of confidence, state media reported, proposing seasoned pragmatic diplomat Abbas Araqchi as foreign

August 11, 2024
Iran's new president picks pragmatist as top diplomat in proposed cabinet
Health|MidEast|News|World

Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks

The Israeli military has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza a day after health authorities said an airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians

August 11, 2024
Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indirectly acknowledged ongoing military actions in Russia's Kursk border region to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory.”

August 11, 2024
Ukraine's president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil
News|Travel|World

Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo as French experts join investigation

More than 40 families of victims of an airliner crash in Brazil have gathered at a morgue and hotels in Sao Paulo as three French government investigators arrived in the country

August 11, 2024
Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo as French experts join investigation
Africa|Health|World

A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting

The ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys, known as Imbalu, began Aug. 3 in a remote corner of Uganda and will continue until the end of 2024

August 11, 2024
A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting
Crime|Education|News|US

Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting

Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting

August 11, 2024
Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting
Travel

Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addresses

Carmel-by-the-Sea is known for its white-sand beaches, storybook buildings and famous former mayor, Clint Eastwood

August 11, 2024
Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addresses
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony

Disney has bestowed “legends” status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus

August 11, 2024
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Business|Lifestyle|US

Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents

No one younger than age 19 is allowed to live in The Villages, the massive retirement community in central Florida which has the highest median age of any place in the U.S. Yet it is part of the fastest-growing metro area for young children this decade

August 11, 2024
Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents
Business|Economy|Education|US

US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off

Colleges large and small in the U.S. are cutting programs and eliminating majors to make ends meet

August 11, 2024
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Health|News|Sports

Chiefs WR Marquise Brown 'will miss some time' after dislocating a clavicle in 26-13 loss at Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was taken to a local hospital with a dislocated clavicle, a potentially significant setback for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions

August 11, 2024
Chiefs WR Marquise Brown 'will miss some time' after dislocating a clavicle in 26-13 loss at Jaguars
News|US

Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump

U.S.

August 11, 2024
Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump
News|Sports

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte leaves game with left ankle contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte left Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left ankle contusion

August 11, 2024
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte leaves game with left ankle contusion
Asia|Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate

Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate

August 11, 2024
Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate
MidEast|News|US|World

US and coalition personnel sustained minor injuries in Friday drone attack in Syria, official says

US and coalition personnel sustained minor injuries in Friday drone attack in Syria, official says

August 11, 2024
US and coalition personnel sustained minor injuries in Friday drone attack in Syria, official says
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's shock Kursk attack to pressure Russia and 'restore justice'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had launched an incursion into Russian territory to "restore justice" and pressure

August 11, 2024
Zelenskiy says Ukraine's shock Kursk attack to pressure Russia and 'restore justice'
Europe|News|World

Belarus reinforces military power on its Ukraine borders after drone interceptions

Belarus reinforces military power on its Ukraine borders after drone interceptions

August 10, 2024
Belarus reinforces military power on its Ukraine borders after drone interceptions
Entertainment|News|Sports|Videos

Olympic moment of the day: Steph Curry is pure gold when it matters the most

Olympic moment of the day: Steph Curry is pure gold when it matters the most

August 10, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Steph Curry is pure gold when it matters the most
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests marking 10 years since Michael Brown’s killing

Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests marking 10 years since Michael Brown’s killing

August 10, 2024
Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests marking 10 years since Michael Brown’s killing
Business|Crime|News|Technology|US

Trump campaign says it has been hacked

Trump campaign says it has been hacked

August 10, 2024
Trump campaign says it has been hacked
Sports

Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller

Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller

August 10, 2024
Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller
News|World

Father, 4-year-old son killed in Russian air strike on Kyiv region

A 4-year-old boy and his 35-year-old father were killed in an overnight Russian air strike outside of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

August 10, 2024
Father, 4-year-old son killed in Russian air strike on Kyiv region
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Golden Steph: Curry's late barrage seals another Olympic men's basketball title, as US beats France

Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago, after winning his fourth NBA title

August 10, 2024
Golden Steph: Curry's late barrage seals another Olympic men's basketball title, as US beats France
News|Sports|World

American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal on floor exercise. What happened?

Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the International Gymnastics Federation restored Barbosu's third-place standing

August 10, 2024
American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal on floor exercise. What happened?
Crime|News|Technology|World

Donald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked

Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign says it has been hacked and is blaming Iranian actors for stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents

August 10, 2024
Donald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked
News|US

Some US lawmakers urge sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses

Some lawmakers in the U.S.

August 10, 2024
Some US lawmakers urge sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses
Business|Economy|Travel|US

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets

Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels

August 10, 2024
Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets
Health

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

August 10, 2024
What to know about menopause, according to a doctor
Election|Opinion|US

Vance responds to Walz calling GOP ticket ‘weird’

Vance responds to Walz calling GOP ticket ‘weird’

August 10, 2024
Vance responds to Walz calling GOP ticket ‘weird’
News|Sports

QB Caleb Williams oversees 2 field-goal drives in preseason debut, and Bears rout Bills 33-6

Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick’s preseason debut by overseeing a pair of drives ending in field goals in the Chicago Bears’ 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills

August 10, 2024
QB Caleb Williams oversees 2 field-goal drives in preseason debut, and Bears rout Bills 33-6
Election|US

Walz 'misspoke' in 2018 reference to 'weapons of war, that I carried in war,' Harris campaign says

The Harris presidential campaign says Minnesota Gov_ Tim Walz “misspoke” in 2018 in talking about “weapons of war, that I carried in war.”

August 10, 2024
Walz 'misspoke' in 2018 reference to 'weapons of war, that I carried in war,' Harris campaign says
News|Technology

Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week

Turkey has reinstated access to Instagram after more than a week of being blocked nationwide

August 10, 2024
Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week
Crime|News

Reputed cartel boss Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada reiterates claim he was ‘ambushed’ and ‘kidnapped’ by El Chapo’s son

Reputed cartel boss Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada reiterates claim he was ‘ambushed’ and ‘kidnapped’ by El Chapo’s son

August 10, 2024
Reputed cartel boss Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada reiterates claim he was ‘ambushed’ and ‘kidnapped’ by El Chapo’s son
Asia|News|Sports

Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold, following Imane Khelif to conclude an Olympics filled with scrutiny

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan won a gold medal in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics

August 10, 2024
Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold, following Imane Khelif to conclude an Olympics filled with scrutiny
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Videos

Disney showcases upcoming titles at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’

Disney showcases upcoming titles at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’

August 10, 2024
Disney showcases upcoming titles at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’
Americas|News|Sports|US|World

American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in floor exercise in doubt after CAS ruling

American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in floor exercise in doubt after CAS ruling

August 10, 2024
American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in floor exercise in doubt after CAS ruling
Americas|Crime|News|World

Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was ambushed and kidnapped before being taken to the US

Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has said that he was ambushed and kidnapped when he thought he was going to meet the governor of the northern state of Sinaloa

August 10, 2024
Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was ambushed and kidnapped before being taken to the US
News|Sports

Benjamin of US holds off Tebogo of Botswana to win men's 4x400 relay at Paris Olympics

Rai Benjamin has held off Letsile Tebogo on the anchor leg to give the United States men gold medal and an Olympic record in the men’s 4x400-meter relay at the Paris Games

August 10, 2024
Benjamin of US holds off Tebogo of Botswana to win men's 4x400 relay at Paris Olympics
Crime|News|US

Defense Department contractor arrested and charged with mishandling classified documents

Defense Department contractor arrested and charged with mishandling classified documents

August 10, 2024
Defense Department contractor arrested and charged with mishandling classified documents
MidEast|News|Political|World

Jordan will not be a battlefield for Iran or Israel, foreign minister warns

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Saturday that the kingdom would not be a battlefield for Iran or Israel, as the region braces for a possible new wave of attacks by

August 10, 2024
Jordan will not be a battlefield for Iran or Israel, foreign minister warns
News|Sports

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders' 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets

Jayden Daniels ran for a touchdown after throwing a perfectly placed deep pass for his first NFL completion in the Washington Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to the New York Jets

August 10, 2024
Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders' 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets
Election

Ecuador ex-President Correa's party taps Luisa Gonzalez as presidential candidate

Revolucion Ciudadana, the political party of Ecuador's ex-President Rafael Correa, picked on Saturday former lawmaker Luisa Gonzalez as its

August 10, 2024
Ecuador ex-President Correa's party taps Luisa Gonzalez as presidential candidate
Crime|News|US

The timeline of how the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, unfolded, according to a federal report

A scathing Justice Department report into law enforcement failures during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, included a minute-by-minute account of missteps by police at the scene

August 10, 2024
The timeline of how the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, unfolded, according to a federal report
Arts|Entertainment|News|Videos

Jude Law enters the Star Wars galaxy in epic fashion in nostalgic ‘Skeleton Crew’ trailer

Jude Law enters the Star Wars galaxy in epic fashion in nostalgic ‘Skeleton Crew’ trailer

August 10, 2024
Jude Law enters the Star Wars galaxy in epic fashion in nostalgic ‘Skeleton Crew’ trailer
Education|Environment|News|Science|World

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

August 10, 2024
By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy acknowledges military operation in Russia's Kursk region

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged for the first time on Saturday that Ukrainian forces were fighting in Russia's Kursk region and said the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to

August 10, 2024
Zelenskiy acknowledges military operation in Russia's Kursk region
News|Sports

USA defeats Brazil to win women’s soccer gold medal, capping brilliant start to Emma Hayes’ coaching tenure

USA defeats Brazil to win women’s soccer gold medal, capping brilliant start to Emma Hayes’ coaching tenure

August 10, 2024
USA defeats Brazil to win women’s soccer gold medal, capping brilliant start to Emma Hayes’ coaching tenure
Health

Getting an IUD can hurt. New guidelines say doctors should help patients manage the pain

Getting an IUD can hurt. New guidelines say doctors should help patients manage the pain

August 10, 2024
Getting an IUD can hurt. New guidelines say doctors should help patients manage the pain
Environment|Europe|News

Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it's a plot against populist president

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in downtown Belgrade against lithium mining in Serbia

August 10, 2024
Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it's a plot against populist president
Business|Economy|News|US

This industry is defying America’s slowing job market

This industry is defying America’s slowing job market

August 10, 2024
This industry is defying America’s slowing job market
Americas|Crime|News|US

Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was ambushed in new account of US arrest

Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was tricked by the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and forced to board a plane bound for the United States last

August 10, 2024
Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada says he was ambushed in new account of US arrest
News|Sports|US

American relay teams win 2 golds in the last events of a dominant Olympic track meet for the US

The American men eked out a relay win in the 4x400 meters just 15 minutes before a star-studded U.S. women's team dominated the field Saturday night

August 10, 2024
American relay teams win 2 golds in the last events of a dominant Olympic track meet for the US
News|Sports|US|World

Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling

The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the women’s floor exercise final on Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event

August 10, 2024
Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
News|US

Walz ‘misspoke’ in saying he served ‘in war,’ Harris campaign says

Walz ‘misspoke’ in saying he served ‘in war,’ Harris campaign says

August 10, 2024
Walz ‘misspoke’ in saying he served ‘in war,’ Harris campaign says
News|Opinion|US

Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance's criticism of Walz military record ‘despicable’

Former Minnesota Governor and Navy veteran Jesse Ventura reacts to Sen. JD Vance’s attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, after Vance accused Walz of ducking service in Iraq when he left the National Guard and ran for Congress in 2005.

August 10, 2024
Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance's criticism of Walz military record ‘despicable’
Europe|News|World

UK's Starmer scraps holiday to focus on response to riots

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has cancelled a planned holiday to focus on his government's response to a series of racist riots that targeted Muslims and migrants, a Downing

August 10, 2024
UK's Starmer scraps holiday to focus on response to riots
Crime|News|US

‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting

As a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, terrified pupils and staff members made frantic calls to 911

August 10, 2024
‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting
Health|News|Opinion|US

Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state

Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state

August 10, 2024
Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state
Crime|News|US

Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death

Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say an officer was critically injured outside the city's police station during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a pivotal moment in the national Black Lives Matter movement

August 10, 2024
Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death
Business|Economy|Finance

Thyssenkrupp shuts down steel unit's funding request

Thyssenkrupp said on Saturday its steel division must be restructured to fund investment needs with its own earnings, but that the parent company had provided financial security

August 10, 2024
Thyssenkrupp shuts down steel unit's funding request
Europe|Sports|Technology

Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fans

As Paris shines under the global spotlight of the Olympic Games, technological innovations are enabling people with visual impairments to take it in

August 10, 2024
Paris Olympics embrace accessibility technology for visually impaired fans
Entertainment|Food|Travel

The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines

The chocolate muffins from the bakery in the Olympic village where athletes stay have gone viral on social media

August 10, 2024
The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue

Ukraine’s Olympic fan clubhouse stands out for its somber atmosphere, with moments of silence for war victims and documentaries about the destruction

August 10, 2024
Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue
Science

Where did the ‘hobbit’ humans come from? New fossils shed light

Where did the ‘hobbit’ humans come from? New fossils shed light

August 10, 2024
Where did the ‘hobbit’ humans come from? New fossils shed light
News|Sports

Lydia Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall of Fame

Lydia Ko has an Olympic medal worth more than its weight in gold

August 10, 2024
Lydia Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall of Fame
Africa|Crime|News|World

24 Sierra Leonean soldiers are sentenced to long prison terms for failed coup. One gets 120 years

A Sierra Leonean military court has convicted 24 soldiers of their roles in last year's attempted coup

August 10, 2024
24 Sierra Leonean soldiers are sentenced to long prison terms for failed coup. One gets 120 years
News|US

Passenger contradicts Trump's account of scary chopper ride

Former Los Angeles City Councilman Nate Holden joins CNN's Jim Acosta to describe his recollection of a helicopter ride he says took with former President Donald Trump. Trump claims he was on board the chopper with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, but Holden and others present say Brown was not on board.

August 10, 2024
Passenger contradicts Trump's account of scary chopper ride
US

Maggie Haberman discusses Trump lashing out at her over helicopter story

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman discusses a phone call she had with former President Donald Trump following a story that questioned his claim that he was in a helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

August 10, 2024
Maggie Haberman discusses Trump lashing out at her over helicopter story
News|US

Former California lawmaker Nate Holden says he was on the scary helicopter ride with Trump

Former California lawmaker Nate Holden says he was on the scary helicopter ride with Trump

August 10, 2024
Former California lawmaker Nate Holden says he was on the scary helicopter ride with Trump
Europe|Sports|Travel

After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look

The Olympics will always have Paris

August 10, 2024
After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look
Business

Are you a homebuyer or seller affected by the upcoming NAR settlement changes?

Are you a homebuyer or seller affected by the upcoming NAR settlement changes?

August 10, 2024
Are you a homebuyer or seller affected by the upcoming NAR settlement changes?
News|Sports|US|World

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The U.S. women’s soccer team has won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final at the Paris Games

August 10, 2024
USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final
Business|Lifestyle|News|Sports|Travel|US|World

No-car Games: Los Angeles Olympic venues will only be accessible by public transportation

The one question Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is repeatedly asked about before her city hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics is traffic

August 10, 2024
No-car Games: Los Angeles Olympic venues will only be accessible by public transportation
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion

Brands should avoid this popular term. It’s turning off customers

Brands should avoid this popular term. It’s turning off customers

August 10, 2024
Brands should avoid this popular term. It’s turning off customers
Crime|News|US

Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns

A worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to fentanyl shortly before his death

August 10, 2024
Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns
Arts|Science

New excavations reveal missing pieces of intriguing artifact at Sutton Hoo

New excavations reveal missing pieces of intriguing artifact at Sutton Hoo

August 10, 2024
New excavations reveal missing pieces of intriguing artifact at Sutton Hoo
Crime|News|Political|US

'Original sin': Torture of 9/11 suspects means even without plea deal, they may never face a verdict

A Defense Department disagreement over how to bring to justice the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four others has thrown the cases into disarray

August 10, 2024
'Original sin': Torture of 9/11 suspects means even without plea deal, they may never face a verdict
Sports

Janja Garnbret overcomes American Brooke Raboutou to defend Olympic gold medal in sport climbing

Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou cried together in joy as they hugged after the boulder and lead sport climbing final at the Paris Games

August 10, 2024
Janja Garnbret overcomes American Brooke Raboutou to defend Olympic gold medal in sport climbing
Africa|Crime|MidEast|News|World

Militia infighting kills at least 9 in Libya’s capital, officials say

Libyan officials say clashes between two heavily armed militia groups in the country’s capital terrorized residents and killed about a dozen people, the latest bout of violence in the largely lawless North African nation

August 10, 2024
Militia infighting kills at least 9 in Libya’s capital, officials say
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh's chief justice resigns under pressure as Yunus-led interim government starts working

Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has resigned following new protests by students and other demonstrators, as the interim government starts functioning after a mass uprising toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

August 10, 2024
Bangladesh's chief justice resigns under pressure as Yunus-led interim government starts working
News|World

Iran’s new president reappoints UN-sanctioned official as head of the country's nuclear agency

Iran’s newly-elected president has reappointed a U.S.-educated official as director of the country’s nuclear department

August 10, 2024
Iran’s new president reappoints UN-sanctioned official as head of the country's nuclear agency
Business|Technology|US

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, has died at 56

Susan Wojcicki, the former YouTube chief executive officer and longtime Google executive, has died

August 10, 2024
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive, has died at 56
Asia|News|World

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid tensions between the war-divided rivals

August 10, 2024
Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea
Europe|News|World

Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine's surprise incursion

Russia has announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk

August 10, 2024
Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine's surprise incursion
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice

August 10, 2024
A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice
Sports

Great haul of China: Cao Yuan wins Olympic gold to give his nation an unprecedented diving sweep

Cao Yuan has defended his title in the men’s 10-meter platform to give China an unprecedented sweep of the diving gold medals at the Paris Olympics

August 10, 2024
Great haul of China: Cao Yuan wins Olympic gold to give his nation an unprecedented diving sweep
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Meet Nacer Zorgani, the vision-impaired Para-judo athlete who doubles as boxing’s Olympic voice

A visually impaired Para-judo athlete is captivating crowds at the Paris 2024 Olympics as a boxing announcer

August 10, 2024
Meet Nacer Zorgani, the vision-impaired Para-judo athlete who doubles as boxing’s Olympic voice
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests

Bangladesh's chief justice and central bank governor have resigned, officials said on Saturday, as student protests that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee

August 10, 2024
Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests
Lifestyle

What it’s like to undergo 15 beauty treatments in just 3 days in South Korea

What it’s like to undergo 15 beauty treatments in just 3 days in South Korea

August 10, 2024
What it’s like to undergo 15 beauty treatments in just 3 days in South Korea
Crime|Europe|News|World

Convict in Kremlin critic murder released from jail to fight in Ukraine - agencies

A man convicted in the killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov has been discharged from jail after signing a contract to join the military operation in Ukraine, state-run

August 10, 2024
Convict in Kremlin critic murder released from jail to fight in Ukraine - agencies
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Semenya reacts to controversy about Olympians' gender, echoing her own

The female boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting have faced intense scrutiny after the International Boxing Federation claimed the athletes had previously failed a gender eligibility test. CNN's Christina Macfarlane speaks with two-time Olympic track and field champion Caster Semenya, who has been deemed ineligible to run for similar reasons, but is fighting her case at the European Court of Human Rights. 

August 10, 2024
Semenya reacts to controversy about Olympians' gender, echoing her own
News|Opinion|Sports

Caster Semenya condemns gender ‘stigma’ that still haunts Olympics, a decade after her first Olympic gold

Caster Semenya condemns gender ‘stigma’ that still haunts Olympics, a decade after her first Olympic gold

August 10, 2024
Caster Semenya condemns gender ‘stigma’ that still haunts Olympics, a decade after her first Olympic gold
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|News

Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation

Prosecutors in France say Travis Scott, the rapper, has been released from police custody a day after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard

August 10, 2024
Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation
Asia|News

Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves

The Philippine military chief has condemned what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea

August 10, 2024
Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
Africa|News|Sports|World

Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola wins men's marathon at Paris Olympics to end Kenya dominance

Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola won the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics to end Kenya’s dominance of the race

August 10, 2024
Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola wins men's marathon at Paris Olympics to end Kenya dominance
Asia|Crime|News|World

Many dozens of Rohingya, including children, killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar, witnesses say

A drone attack on Rohingya fleeing Myanmar killed many dozens of people, including families with children, several witnesses said

August 10, 2024
Many dozens of Rohingya, including children, killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar, witnesses say
Business|News|Technology

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

August 10, 2024
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56
Environment|Europe|News|World

Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved

French authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot

August 10, 2024
Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved
Crime|Election|News|US|Videos

'Don't pull up your head, he is right there': Bodycam shows police response to Trump shooter

New video obtained by CNN shows police scaling a wall to reach former president Donald Trump’s would-be assassin at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

August 10, 2024
'Don't pull up your head, he is right there': Bodycam shows police response to Trump shooter
Crime|News|US

‘Could it have been avoided?’ Local cops detail breakdown in efforts to stop Trump’s would-be assassin

‘Could it have been avoided?’ Local cops detail breakdown in efforts to stop Trump’s would-be assassin

August 10, 2024
‘Could it have been avoided?’ Local cops detail breakdown in efforts to stop Trump’s would-be assassin
Europe|News|World

Russia fighting intense battles against major Ukrainian incursion

Russia was fighting intense battles on Saturday against thousands of Ukrainian troops as deep as 20 km (12 miles) inside the Kursk region after Ukraine's

August 10, 2024
Russia fighting intense battles against major Ukrainian incursion
Environment|Europe|Travel

These are Europe’s cleanest swimming spots

These are Europe’s cleanest swimming spots

August 10, 2024
These are Europe’s cleanest swimming spots
Crime|News|World

Videos show aftermath of fifth Gaza school hit this week

At least 90 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school and mosque in Gaza sheltering displaced people, according to local officials. Witnesses said there was no advance warning of the attack. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed to CNN that it hit the compound, saying its air force “precisely struck Hamas terrorists operating within a Hamas command and control center embedded” in the building.

August 10, 2024
Videos show aftermath of fifth Gaza school hit this week
News|World

Israeli strike on mosque and school in Gaza kills scores, sparking international outrage

Israeli strike on mosque and school in Gaza kills scores, sparking international outrage

August 10, 2024
Israeli strike on mosque and school in Gaza kills scores, sparking international outrage
News|US

Watch Kenyan police shoot outside a major hospital in Haiti

CNN was granted exclusive access to film the Kenyan police in Haiti who lead an international security force that is expected to grow to 2, 500 officers from 12 countries, funded mainly by the United States.

August 10, 2024
Watch Kenyan police shoot outside a major hospital in Haiti
Crime|News|World

Exclusive: Inside the foreign mission sent to battle Haiti’s gangs

Exclusive: Inside the foreign mission sent to battle Haiti’s gangs

August 10, 2024
Exclusive: Inside the foreign mission sent to battle Haiti’s gangs
Sports

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

August 10, 2024
Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage
News|Sports|US|World

US women ‘here to win’ Olympic soccer gold ahead of crunch match against Brazil

US women ‘here to win’ Olympic soccer gold ahead of crunch match against Brazil

August 10, 2024
US women ‘here to win’ Olympic soccer gold ahead of crunch match against Brazil
Americas|News|Sports|US|World

Emma Hayes has USA on verge of Olympic gold

U.S. coach Emma Hayes looks ahead to Saturday's Olympics football final against Marta's Brazil.

August 10, 2024
Emma Hayes has USA on verge of Olympic gold
Health|News|World

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

Palestinian health authorities say an Israeli airstrike has killed at least 80 people in a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza City

August 10, 2024
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
Election|News|US

Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried

Donald Trump is putting immigration at the heart of his campaign to retake the White House

August 10, 2024
Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
Environment|News|US

Debby finally moves out of the US, though some flooding risk and power outages remain

Debby has finally moved out of the U.S. after the storm spent the better part of a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives as it moved up the East Coast after first arriving in Florida as a hurricane

August 10, 2024
Debby finally moves out of the US, though some flooding risk and power outages remain
Americas|News|World

Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash. Families gather in Sao Paulo

Brazilian rescue teams have retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families began gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones

August 10, 2024
Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash. Families gather in Sao Paulo
Education|News|US

US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal

The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer, is being revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the prestigious Connecticut service academy

August 10, 2024
US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal
Asia|News|World

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care

North Korean leader says he will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devasted areas near the country’s border with China

August 10, 2024
North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care
Business|Economy

Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow

Vice President Kamala Harris is promising to work to eliminate federal taxes on tips paid to restaurant and other service industry employees

August 10, 2024
Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow
Election|News|US

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races

August 10, 2024
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Europe|News|World

Ukraine’s week-old incursion into Russia has embarrassed Putin. How will it affect the war?

The swift Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region that began last week has been the largest cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces in the nearly 2 ½-year war, and has exposed Russia’s vulnerabilities and dealt a painful blow to the Kremlin

August 10, 2024
Ukraine’s week-old incursion into Russia has embarrassed Putin. How will it affect the war?
News|World

Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza school refuge, civil defence officials say

An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school compound housing displaced Palestinian families killed around 100 people, the Gaza Civil Emergency Service said on

August 10, 2024
Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza school refuge, civil defence officials say
Sports|US

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener

Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams

August 10, 2024
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener
Sports

Domingo Germán getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New York

Domingo Germán is getting a second chance in the big leagues, a year after he flamed out with the New York Yankees because of behavioral issues

August 10, 2024
Domingo Germán getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New York
News|Sports

Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Ravens

Given a second chance after a Baltimore fumble, Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens

August 10, 2024
Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Ravens
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Videos

Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'

Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2,” “Incredibles 3” and the live-action “Snow White” in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors

August 10, 2024
Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
News|US

See how posts on Chinese social media are reacting to Walz

CNN's Will Ripley walks through Kamala Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz's (D-MN) history and relationship with China.

August 10, 2024
See how posts on Chinese social media are reacting to Walz
Asia|News|US|World

Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it

Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it

August 10, 2024
Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it
Entertainment

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans' 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers

C

August 10, 2024
C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans' 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
Asia|News|Sports|World

Olympic breaking athlete disqualified for ‘free Afghan women’ cape

Olympic breaking athlete disqualified for ‘free Afghan women’ cape

August 10, 2024
Olympic breaking athlete disqualified for ‘free Afghan women’ cape
News|Technology|US

Exclusive: An inside look at America’s aging ballistic missile arsenal

Exclusive: An inside look at America’s aging ballistic missile arsenal

August 09, 2024
Exclusive: An inside look at America’s aging ballistic missile arsenal
News|Technology|US|World

A rare look inside missile alert facilities

CNN’s Oren Liebermann gets an exclusive look inside missile alert facilities in Minot, North Dakota, where US airmen manage and prepare Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). 

August 09, 2024
A rare look inside missile alert facilities
US

US tells Israel that escalations in Middle East serve no one

U.S.

August 09, 2024
US tells Israel that escalations in Middle East serve no one
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck, offers $100,000 version now

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least expensive version of its Cybertruck, which is priced at $61,000, while making the $100,000

August 09, 2024
Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck, offers $100,000 version now
Health|Sports

Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say

Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say

August 09, 2024
Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say
Election|News|US

Trump campaign projects confidence and looks to young male voters for an edge on Harris

Donald Trump’s campaign is banking on younger male voters to put him over the edge in November as he adjusts to the reality of a new presidential contest against Vice President Kamala Harris that his aides say remains his to lose

August 09, 2024
Trump campaign projects confidence and looks to young male voters for an edge on Harris
News|US

In fight for the West, Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana

U.S.

August 09, 2024
In fight for the West, Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana
News|Technology

Can online voting be secure? Experts in Las Vegas try to hack new platform

Hackers from around the world gathered in a small conference room in Las Vegas on Friday to test their skills against a new online voting platform, in a bid to

August 09, 2024
Can online voting be secure? Experts in Las Vegas try to hack new platform
Environment|News|Travel|US

Popular arch collapses in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Popular arch collapses in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

August 09, 2024
Popular arch collapses in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Asia|News|World

North Korean leader revisits flooded area, offers plan to bring people to capital, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revisited a flooded area near the country's border with China this week to address plans to support those affected by recent heavy rainfall and floods

August 09, 2024
North Korean leader revisits flooded area, offers plan to bring people to capital, KCNA says
Americas|Crime|News|US

US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was brought to US against his will

The U.S. ambassador to Mexico has confirmed that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was brought to the United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane along with fellow drug lord Joaquín Guzmán López

August 09, 2024
US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was brought to US against his will
Crime|News|US

20-year-old drowning victim's mother receives award in his honor

20-year-old drowning victim's mother receives award in his honor

August 09, 2024
20-year-old drowning victim's mother receives award in his honor
Entertainment|News|Sports|US|World

Dominant USA wins, a botched baton handoff, drama in the shot put and other takeaways from track and field at the Olympics

Dominant USA wins, a botched baton handoff, drama in the shot put and other takeaways from track and field at the Olympics

August 09, 2024
Dominant USA wins, a botched baton handoff, drama in the shot put and other takeaways from track and field at the Olympics
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

'Coerced' JPMorgan Chase seeks to end NY lawsuit against Russia's VTB Bank

JPMorgan Chase on Friday asked a U.S. judge in Manhattan to dismiss its lawsuit against Russia's VTB Bank over a $439.5 million account frozen after Russia

August 09, 2024
'Coerced' JPMorgan Chase seeks to end NY lawsuit against Russia's VTB Bank
Health|News|Science|World

FDA declines to approve novel MDMA therapy to treat PTSD, with request for more trial data

FDA declines to approve novel MDMA therapy to treat PTSD, with request for more trial data

August 09, 2024
FDA declines to approve novel MDMA therapy to treat PTSD, with request for more trial data
Crime|News|US|Videos

Body camera videos released for traffic stop that spurred Fort Wayne police internal investigation

Body camera videos released for traffic stop that spurred Fort Wayne police internal investigation

August 09, 2024
Body camera videos released for traffic stop that spurred Fort Wayne police internal investigation
Business|Food

Local coffee shops grow concerned over franchises entering the area

Local coffee shops grow concerned over franchises entering the area

August 09, 2024
Local coffee shops grow concerned over franchises entering the area
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan

Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan

August 09, 2024
Federal appeals court issues another blow to Biden’s student loan repayment plan
Crime

EPD: Man steals TV from Target, flees from police on the expressway

EPD: Man steals TV from Target, flees from police on the expressway

August 09, 2024
EPD: Man steals TV from Target, flees from police on the expressway
News|Sports|World

'I am a woman': Algerian boxer Imane Khelif responds to online attacks

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif reflects on her victory against Chinese opponent Yang Liu in the 66kg gold medal bout at the Paris Summer Olympics. She addresses the challenges she faced, including defending her identity as a woman amidst online scrutiny.

August 09, 2024
'I am a woman': Algerian boxer Imane Khelif responds to online attacks
Africa|News|Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm

August 09, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold after social media firestorm
Australia

Near mid-air collision and safety violations led to fatal crash of Marine Corps Osprey in Australia

A military investigation has found that an Osprey crash in Australia that killed three Marines last August was caused by pilot error during a near mid-air collision

August 09, 2024
Near mid-air collision and safety violations led to fatal crash of Marine Corps Osprey in Australia
News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch questions overcriminalization during book tour at presidential libraries

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch questions overcriminalization during book tour at presidential libraries

August 09, 2024
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch questions overcriminalization during book tour at presidential libraries
Sports

Top-seeded Coco Gauff tumbles out of National Bank Open, falling 6-4, 6-1 to Diana Shnaider

Top-seeded Coco Gauff tumbled out of the National Bank Open on Friday, falling 6-4, 6-1 to 14th-seeded Diana Shnaider in windy conditions at Sobeys Stadium

August 09, 2024
Top-seeded Coco Gauff tumbles out of National Bank Open, falling 6-4, 6-1 to Diana Shnaider
News|US|World

US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands

Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands came across a Russian ship in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone

August 09, 2024
US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands
Health|News|Sports|World

U.S. Track has dramatic night in 4x100 relay, Khelif gets her gold

It was a dramatic night for the United States in track and field at the Paris Olympics, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex

August 09, 2024
U.S. Track has dramatic night in 4x100 relay, Khelif gets her gold
Education|News|Opinion|US

Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year

Iowa can enforce a book ban this school year following a federal appeals court ruling

August 09, 2024
Federal judges allow Iowa book ban to take effect this school year
News|Sports

Spain beats host France 5-3 after extra time in enthralling men’s soccer gold medal match

Spain beats host France 5-3 after extra time in enthralling men’s soccer gold medal match

August 09, 2024
Spain beats host France 5-3 after extra time in enthralling men’s soccer gold medal match
Crime|News|US

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stepping down in wake of Sonya Massey shooting

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stepping down in wake of Sonya Massey shooting

August 09, 2024
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stepping down in wake of Sonya Massey shooting
News|Opinion|US

Citizens sharing concerns over busloads of migrants coming to North Alabama

Citizens sharing concerns over busloads of migrants coming to North Alabama

August 09, 2024
Citizens sharing concerns over busloads of migrants coming to North Alabama
Crime|News

Family hit by back-to-back fires in just 48 hours

Family hit by back-to-back fires in just 48 hours

August 09, 2024
Family hit by back-to-back fires in just 48 hours
Education|News|Opinion|US

GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video

GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video

August 09, 2024
GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video
Crime|News

County chief administrative officer welcomes back woman who he filed a restraining order against

County chief administrative officer welcomes back woman who he filed a restraining order against

August 09, 2024
County chief administrative officer welcomes back woman who he filed a restraining order against
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Technology|US

Facebook fireworks post prompts closure of parking lot

Facebook fireworks post prompts closure of parking lot

August 09, 2024
Facebook fireworks post prompts closure of parking lot
Health

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study

Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD

August 09, 2024
FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump's Truth Social posts Q2 loss, lower revenue

Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of former President Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social, lost more than $16 million last quarter, along with a decline in revenue

August 09, 2024
Trump's Truth Social posts Q2 loss, lower revenue
News|Sports

Things to know as CrossFit Games resume in Texas a day after a competitor died during a swim event

The CrossFit Games have resumed a day after a competitor died after going underwater and not resurfacing during a swimming event in a Texas lake

August 09, 2024
Things to know as CrossFit Games resume in Texas a day after a competitor died during a swim event
News|Political|US|World

US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine

The U.S. is sending Ukraine an additional $125 million in weapons to assist in its military operations against Russia, including much-needed air defense capabilities, radars to detect and counter enemy artillery and anti-tank weapons

August 09, 2024
US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine
Business|Education|US

Federal court extends block on Biden's student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court on Friday extended an order blocking President Joe Biden's administration from further implementing a student debt relief plan designed to

August 09, 2024
Federal court extends block on Biden's student debt relief plan
News|US

Remembering the largest ICE raids in U.S. history five years later

Remembering the largest ICE raids in U.S. history five years later

August 09, 2024
Remembering the largest ICE raids in U.S. history five years later
Crime

Woman's ashes stolen in engraving store burglary

Woman's ashes stolen in engraving store burglary

August 09, 2024
Woman's ashes stolen in engraving store burglary
Crime|Sports

California bookie pleads guilty to running illegal gambling business used by ex-Ohtani interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling business

August 09, 2024
California bookie pleads guilty to running illegal gambling business used by ex-Ohtani interpreter
News|US

5 years after nation’s largest immigration raid, families still picking up the pieces

5 years after nation’s largest immigration raid, families still picking up the pieces

August 09, 2024
5 years after nation’s largest immigration raid, families still picking up the pieces
Crime|News|US

Attorney arrested, accused of bringing contraband to inmates at Raymond Detention Center

Attorney arrested, accused of bringing contraband to inmates at Raymond Detention Center

August 09, 2024
Attorney arrested, accused of bringing contraband to inmates at Raymond Detention Center
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel

Metro Detroiters sing, dance in Vienna streets despite Taylor Swift concert cancellation

Metro Detroiters sing, dance in Vienna streets despite Taylor Swift concert cancellation

August 09, 2024
Metro Detroiters sing, dance in Vienna streets despite Taylor Swift concert cancellation
Crime|News

Off-duty police officer and son rescue kayakers along Clinton River

Off-duty police officer and son rescue kayakers along Clinton River

August 09, 2024
Off-duty police officer and son rescue kayakers along Clinton River
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Ukraine seeks bondholder approval for wartime debt restructuring

Ukraine on Friday kicked off the formal creditor approval process of its offer to restructure some $20 billion of international bonds, a

August 09, 2024
Ukraine seeks bondholder approval for wartime debt restructuring
News|Sports|World

Women rally around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris Olympics as she has faced backlash

Crowds of women have shown up at Imane Khelif’s fights during the Paris Olympics to rally around the Algerian boxer as she faces online abuse over misconceptions about her sex

August 09, 2024
Women rally around Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris Olympics as she has faced backlash
News|US|World

US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons and military equipment, months after Congress appropriated

US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons and military equipment, months after Congress appropriated

August 09, 2024
US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons and military equipment, months after Congress appropriated
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Travel|World

Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial

Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial

August 09, 2024
Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry

Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry

August 09, 2024
Why Black women are pushing to diversify health care industry
News|Sports

Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he'll be back for 2028 Olympics

The night Noah Lyles won a bronze medal in the 200 meters, his coach said the sprinter had a 102-degree fever

August 09, 2024
Coach says Noah Lyles had a 102 fever when he won a bronze; says he'll be back for 2028 Olympics
Business|News|US

Union Pacific hasn't yet lived up to deal to give all its engineers predictable schedules

The union that represents train engineers says Union Pacific is holding back on its promises to make their schedules more predictable

August 09, 2024
Union Pacific hasn't yet lived up to deal to give all its engineers predictable schedules
News|Opinion|Political|US

Reagan-appointed judge uses footnote to ding the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling

Reagan-appointed judge uses footnote to ding the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling

August 09, 2024
Reagan-appointed judge uses footnote to ding the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Betty Prashker, publisher of the feminist classics 'Sexual Politics' and 'Backlash,' dies at age 99

Betty Prashker, a pioneering editor of the 20th century who as one of the first women with the power to acquire books published such classics as Kate Millett’s “Sexual Politics” and Susan Faludi’s “Backlash,” died July 30 at age 99

August 09, 2024
Betty Prashker, publisher of the feminist classics 'Sexual Politics' and 'Backlash,' dies at age 99
MidEast|News|Political|World

US National Security Council spokesman rebukes Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ amid push for ceasefire talks

US National Security Council spokesman rebukes Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ amid push for ceasefire talks

August 09, 2024
US National Security Council spokesman rebukes Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ amid push for ceasefire talks
Environment|Uncategorized

A homemade aquarium appeared in a Brooklyn tree bed. Then came the goldfish heist

A makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy

August 09, 2024
A homemade aquarium appeared in a Brooklyn tree bed. Then came the goldfish heist
Sports

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle soreness

Dak Prescott has been held out of a light workout as a precaution with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback experiencing mild soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle

August 09, 2024
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle soreness
Uncategorized

Bangladesh's Hasina did not resign before fleeing to Delhi, says son and adviser

By Krishna N.

August 09, 2024
Bangladesh's Hasina did not resign before fleeing to Delhi, says son and adviser
Business|Finance|Technology

Are you a Cash App user? You may be eligible for a piece of this $15 million settlement

Current and former Cash App users could be eligible for a hefty piece of a proposed class-action settlement from the popular online payment service

August 09, 2024
Are you a Cash App user? You may be eligible for a piece of this $15 million settlement
News|Sports

Sha'Carri Richardson chases down 2 competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay gold

American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson has her first Olympic gold

August 09, 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson chases down 2 competitors in rain to end her first Olympics with a relay gold
Sports

JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots

August 09, 2024
JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots, AP source says
Health|News|Political|US

Republican states challenge Biden effort to extend Obamacare coverage to DACA recipients

Republican states challenge Biden effort to extend Obamacare coverage to DACA recipients

August 09, 2024
Republican states challenge Biden effort to extend Obamacare coverage to DACA recipients
Crime|News|US

Parkland shooting survivor and parents of 3 victims reach settlement with shooter

Parkland shooting survivor and parents of 3 victims reach settlement with shooter

August 09, 2024
Parkland shooting survivor and parents of 3 victims reach settlement with shooter
News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long road to the top of the podium

Olympic moment of the day: Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long road to the top of the podium

August 09, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long road to the top of the podium
MidEast|News|US|World

US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts

The State Department says it's opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an Israeli military unit over rights abuses

August 09, 2024
US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts
Europe|News|World

For freed Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin is his priority

After arriving in Germany as part of the massive East-West prisoner swap, Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has hit the ground running

August 09, 2024
For freed Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin is his priority
Science

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade

August 09, 2024
Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China central bank says it will increase treasury bond trading

China's central bank will seek to "enrich" its monetary policy toolbox and will gradually increase buying and selling of treasury bonds in its open market operations, its second-

August 09, 2024
China central bank says it will increase treasury bond trading
News|Videos|World

Video shows Brazil passenger plane falling out of sky

A passenger plane carrying 62 people crashed in Vinhedo, Brazil, with dramatic footage from the scene showing the plane’s destroyed fuselage in flames on the ground.

August 09, 2024
Video shows Brazil passenger plane falling out of sky
Crime|News|World

Brazilian passenger plane crash outside São Paulo kills 62

Brazilian passenger plane crash outside São Paulo kills 62

August 09, 2024
Brazilian passenger plane crash outside São Paulo kills 62
Election|News|US

Meet the press? Hold that thought. The candidate sit-down interview ain't what it used to be

One thing has been missing from Kamala Harris' sudden rise as the Democratic choice for president against Donald Trump: contact with many reporters

August 09, 2024
Meet the press? Hold that thought. The candidate sit-down interview ain't what it used to be
Health|News

First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval

First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval

August 09, 2024
First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval
Crime|News|Political|US

Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

A California man with a history of political violence has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

August 09, 2024
Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences
Crime|News

Davis man denied bail as wife's death, preliminarily ruled suicide, still under investigation

Davis man denied bail as wife's death, preliminarily ruled suicide, still under investigation

August 09, 2024
Davis man denied bail as wife's death, preliminarily ruled suicide, still under investigation
Health|News|Technology

Meta beats censorship lawsuit by RFK Jr's anti-vaccine group

Meta Platforms defeated an appeal by Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F.

August 09, 2024
Meta beats censorship lawsuit by RFK Jr's anti-vaccine group
News|Sports|World

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France

The United States men’s basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown

August 09, 2024
2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France
Election|News|Political

Trump rails against vulnerable Sen. Jon Tester, Harris and Walz in Montana

Trump rails against vulnerable Sen. Jon Tester, Harris and Walz in Montana

August 09, 2024
Trump rails against vulnerable Sen. Jon Tester, Harris and Walz in Montana
Business|Education|Technology

California partners with Nvidia to bring artificial intelligence resources to colleges

The state of California is partnering with tech giant Nvidia to help train California students, college faculty, developers and data scientists in artificial intelligence

August 09, 2024
California partners with Nvidia to bring artificial intelligence resources to colleges
MidEast|News|World

Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel, Guards deputy chief says

Iran is set to carry out an order by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to "harshly punish" Israel over the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, a

August 09, 2024
Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel, Guards deputy chief says
Crime|News|US

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

Authorities say a dead woman found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport died by suicide

August 09, 2024
Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicide
News|Technology|World

The UN is moving to fight cybercrime but privacy groups say human rights will be violated

The United Nations is imposing the rule of law on cyberspace with a new global deal requiring a crackdown on the illegal misuse of computer technology

August 09, 2024
The UN is moving to fight cybercrime but privacy groups say human rights will be violated
Crime|News|World

Man who encouraged torching hotels for asylum seekers in Britain gets 3 years in prison

A man who used social media to stoke racial hatred during far-right violence in Britain and encouraged people to torch hotels housing asylum seekers has been sentenced to more than three years in prison

August 09, 2024
Man who encouraged torching hotels for asylum seekers in Britain gets 3 years in prison
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US determines that aid can continue for IDF unit after accusations 'remediated'

The United States has determined that alleged human rights violations by a Israeli Defense Force unit have been "effectively remediated" after reviewing new information provided

August 09, 2024
US determines that aid can continue for IDF unit after accusations 'remediated'
Economy|News|US

Harris believes Fed should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reports

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris believes the Federal Reserve should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reported on Friday, citing a Harris aide.

August 09, 2024
Harris believes Fed should make decisions independent of the president, CNBC reports
News|Sports

Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August

Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025

August 09, 2024
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Crime|News|US

Officials find an estimated $5M in marijuana products in Queens warehouse

Officials find an estimated $5M in marijuana products in Queens warehouse

August 09, 2024
Officials find an estimated $5M in marijuana products in Queens warehouse
News|Uncategorized

Dogs rescued from flooded animal shelter

Dogs rescued from flooded animal shelter

August 09, 2024
Dogs rescued from flooded animal shelter
News|Sports|World

Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US women in Olympic 4x100 while men shut out again

Sha’Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal, bringing the American women from behind in the anchor lap to capture the 4x100 relay

August 09, 2024
Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US women in Olympic 4x100 while men shut out again
Crime|News|US

First responders race against time to rescue people from burning home

First responders race against time to rescue people from burning home

August 09, 2024
First responders race against time to rescue people from burning home
Crime|News|US

Minneapolis man convicted in trans woman's murder

Minneapolis man convicted in trans woman's murder

August 09, 2024
Minneapolis man convicted in trans woman's murder
News|Science|Technology|World

Chinese rocket breaks apart in low-Earth orbit, creating a cloud of space debris, US Space Command says

Chinese rocket breaks apart in low-Earth orbit, creating a cloud of space debris, US Space Command says

August 09, 2024
Chinese rocket breaks apart in low-Earth orbit, creating a cloud of space debris, US Space Command says
News|US|World

'Held onto a branch and it broke:' Three children rescued from Raleigh creek amid Debby flooding

'Held onto a branch and it broke:' Three children rescued from Raleigh creek amid Debby flooding

August 09, 2024
'Held onto a branch and it broke:' Three children rescued from Raleigh creek amid Debby flooding
Entertainment|Food|Sports

America’s latest deliciously horrifying stadium food: cotton candy burrito

America’s latest deliciously horrifying stadium food: cotton candy burrito

August 09, 2024
America’s latest deliciously horrifying stadium food: cotton candy burrito
Europe|News|World

Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say

Dozens of Russian military personnel are being trained in Iran to use the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, two European

August 09, 2024
Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say
News

'I was scared to death': Franklin County resident hid in bathroom as tornado passed through

'I was scared to death': Franklin County resident hid in bathroom as tornado passed through

August 09, 2024
'I was scared to death': Franklin County resident hid in bathroom as tornado passed through
Crime|News|US

Minneapolis man shot by 14-year-old disappointed with Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office response

Minneapolis man shot by 14-year-old disappointed with Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office response

August 09, 2024
Minneapolis man shot by 14-year-old disappointed with Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office response
News|World

These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied

These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied

August 09, 2024
These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
Health|News|Science|US

FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions

U.S. health officials have approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen

August 09, 2024
FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
Crime|Election|News|US

Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt

A local police officer told a fellow officer after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump that he warned the Secret Service days earlier that the building where the 20-year-old gunman opened fire needed to be secured

August 09, 2024
Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt
Business|Economy|US

Stellantis warns union of 2,000 or more potential job cuts at an auto plant outside Detroit

Stellantis is warning that it could lay off as many as 2,450 of the 3,700 union workers employed at a truck plant just outside of Detroit

August 09, 2024
Stellantis warns union of 2,000 or more potential job cuts at an auto plant outside Detroit
Business|Economy|News|Travel|Videos

Brazilian plane spins before crashing, killing all 61 on board

A regional turboprop plane fell into what aviation experts called a flat spin before crashing in a residential

August 09, 2024
Brazilian plane spins before crashing, killing all 61 on board
Americas|Crime|News|World

Plane crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 aboard, airline says

A Brazilian airliner says one of its passenger planes with 61 people aboard has crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, killing all who were aboard

August 09, 2024
Plane crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 aboard, airline says
Australia|News|Sports|US

Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and the U.S. women advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game with a 85-64 victory over Australia on Friday

August 09, 2024
Breanna Stewart, US women's basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics
Health|News|Science|Sports|World

Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past

Paris Olympics organizers have issued health recommendations, but no restrictions, for dozens of athletes who tested positive for COVID-19 during the Games

August 09, 2024
Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past
Crime|News

Brooklyn man accused of throwing lit firework into Verizon van in road rage attack

Brooklyn man accused of throwing lit firework into Verizon van in road rage attack

August 09, 2024
Brooklyn man accused of throwing lit firework into Verizon van in road rage attack
Crime|News|US

75-year-old NJ woman drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars. How officials say criminals are targeting vulnerable seniors

75-year-old NJ woman drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars. How officials say criminals are targeting vulnerable seniors

August 09, 2024
75-year-old NJ woman drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars. How officials say criminals are targeting vulnerable seniors
Americas|News|Political|World

Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk over contested election

Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk over contested election

August 09, 2024
Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk over contested election
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

NYC street renamed for Jimi Hendrix

NYC street renamed for Jimi Hendrix

August 09, 2024
NYC street renamed for Jimi Hendrix
Business|Economy|News|US|World

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, the State Department

August 09, 2024
US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports

Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams as they face a 'broken' finance system

Dire financial straits are leading droves of Olympic athletes to sell images of their bodies to subscribers on OnlyFans — known for sexually explicit content — to sustain their dreams of gold at the Games

August 09, 2024
Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams as they face a 'broken' finance system
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Team USA rugby medalist becomes free healthcare advocate after discovering it in Olympic Village

Team USA rugby medalist becomes free healthcare advocate after discovering it in Olympic Village

August 09, 2024
Team USA rugby medalist becomes free healthcare advocate after discovering it in Olympic Village
News|Technology|US|World

Russian in prisoner swap ends US hack-and-trade conviction appeal

A Russian businessman released as part of last week's prisoner swap between Russia and the West is dropping his appeal of his U.S. conviction for engaging in a hack-and-

August 09, 2024
Russian in prisoner swap ends US hack-and-trade conviction appeal
News|Sports

Contract holdouts and hold-ins cast a shadow over NFL contenders

Contract disputes are playing a prominent role across the NFL this summer

August 09, 2024
Contract holdouts and hold-ins cast a shadow over NFL contenders
Celebrity|News|US

Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says

Donald Trump has shared a harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

August 09, 2024
Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says
Crime|News|US

Witness recalls sole survivor of the Palm Beach County canal crash efforts to save his family

Witness recalls sole survivor of the Palm Beach County canal crash efforts to save his family

August 09, 2024
Witness recalls sole survivor of the Palm Beach County canal crash efforts to save his family
Europe|Health|News|Sports|World

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Water quality data used by Paris Olympics organizers shows that bacteria levels in the Seine River were within acceptable levels on the days that athletes swam in the famed waterway

August 09, 2024
Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows
Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil oil producer Petrobras open to extra dividends this year

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras will pay extraordinary dividends if there is an "opportunity" for it, Chief Financial Officer

August 09, 2024
Brazil oil producer Petrobras open to extra dividends this year
Business|Technology|US

World Federation of Advertisers discontinues small brand safety initiative after Elon Musk's X sues

A small brand safety initiative is ceasing operations — days after being targeted by social media platform X in a lawsuit alleging the group helped coordinate a “massive advertiser boycott” after billionaire Elon Musk bought the company in 2022

August 09, 2024
World Federation of Advertisers discontinues small brand safety initiative after Elon Musk's X sues
MidEast|News|World

The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power

Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group has used dozens of drones to attack Israel in recent months

August 09, 2024
The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power
Americas|Election

Ecuador President Noboa confirmed as candidate for reelection next year

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa's National Democratic Action political movement officially confirmed him on Friday as its candidate for a presidential election in

August 09, 2024
Ecuador President Noboa confirmed as candidate for reelection next year
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment

Do celebrities’ voices matter in elections? New Harvard study finds they do

Do celebrities’ voices matter in elections? New Harvard study finds they do

August 09, 2024
Do celebrities’ voices matter in elections? New Harvard study finds they do
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?

How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?

August 09, 2024
How are you approaching your back-to-school spending?
Crime|News|US

Grenades, guns and other interesting items intercepted at Fort Lauderdale's airport

Grenades, guns and other interesting items intercepted at Fort Lauderdale's airport

August 09, 2024
Grenades, guns and other interesting items intercepted at Fort Lauderdale's airport
News|Sports

Mountain bike racer dies in crash at national championships in N.C.

Mountain bike racer dies in crash at national championships in N.C.

August 09, 2024
Mountain bike racer dies in crash at national championships in N.C.
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Political

Polish leader Tusk says billions of dollars in illegal spending by predecessors uncovered

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Poland’s previous government of illegally spending 100 billion Polish zlotys or $25 billion as he announced a government effort to try to recover the money

August 09, 2024
Polish leader Tusk says billions of dollars in illegal spending by predecessors uncovered
Business|Technology

Boston using Google AI in Green Light pilot program to improve traffic

Boston using Google AI in Green Light pilot program to improve traffic

August 09, 2024
Boston using Google AI in Green Light pilot program to improve traffic
Crime|News|US

All 4 Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder in Black man's death now in custody

All four hotel workers charged in connection with D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death are now in custody, more than five weeks after they allegedly piled onto the Black man while trying to remove him from a Milwaukee hotel

August 09, 2024
All 4 Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder in Black man's death now in custody
US

Trump sticks to tale of scary helicopter ride, despite denials

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday insisted he was in a near-fatal helicopter ride with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown,

August 09, 2024
Trump sticks to tale of scary helicopter ride, despite denials
Education|Health|US

Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildings

Harvard University has decided against removing from campus buildings the name of a family whose company makes the powerful painkiller OxyContin, despite protest from parents whose children fatally overdosed

August 09, 2024
Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildings
Environment

Colleton County assesses damage after Debby dumps nearly 20 inches of rain

Colleton County assesses damage after Debby dumps nearly 20 inches of rain

August 09, 2024
Colleton County assesses damage after Debby dumps nearly 20 inches of rain
Crime|Education|Europe|News|World

'Fight back': Wrecked Liverpool library stands defiant against UK riots

Backed by an outpouring of community spirit, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after vandals torched it during a spate of racist riots in England

August 09, 2024
'Fight back': Wrecked Liverpool library stands defiant against UK riots
News|Opinion|Sports

‘The marathon, it’s about being patient,’ says Hellen Obiri as she chases elusive Olympic gold medal

‘The marathon, it’s about being patient,’ says Hellen Obiri as she chases elusive Olympic gold medal

August 09, 2024
‘The marathon, it’s about being patient,’ says Hellen Obiri as she chases elusive Olympic gold medal
Asia|Crime|News|World

Smartmatic executives charged by Justice Department in alleged Philippines bribery scheme

Smartmatic executives charged by Justice Department in alleged Philippines bribery scheme

August 09, 2024
Smartmatic executives charged by Justice Department in alleged Philippines bribery scheme
Business|News|Technology

Google and X lag peers in addressing non-consensual explicit images, lawmakers say

Google and X lag peers in addressing non-consensual explicit images, lawmakers say

August 09, 2024
Google and X lag peers in addressing non-consensual explicit images, lawmakers say
Crime

Longest-serving Caddo inmate gets his day in court and is convicted

Longest-serving Caddo inmate gets his day in court and is convicted

August 09, 2024
Longest-serving Caddo inmate gets his day in court and is convicted
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James, still leading the way for the US at age 39, has another chance at an Olympic gold

LeBron James knows there aren’t many moments like this left

August 09, 2024
LeBron James, still leading the way for the US at age 39, has another chance at an Olympic gold
Crime|News|US

Republicans ask Supreme Court to revive parts of Arizona proof of citizenship voter law

Republicans ask Supreme Court to revive parts of Arizona proof of citizenship voter law

August 09, 2024
Republicans ask Supreme Court to revive parts of Arizona proof of citizenship voter law
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Markets saw a massive shift this week. Here’s what happened

Markets saw a massive shift this week. Here’s what happened

August 09, 2024
Markets saw a massive shift this week. Here’s what happened
Uncategorized

H.E.R. will sing at the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony as part of the handover to Los Angeles

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August 09, 2024
H.E.R. will sing at the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony as part of the handover to Los Angeles
Crime|Europe|Travel|Uncategorized|World

Tourist is caught carving initials into 2,000-year-old home at Pompeii

Tourist is caught carving initials into 2,000-year-old home at Pompeii

August 09, 2024
Tourist is caught carving initials into 2,000-year-old home at Pompeii
Crime|News

Possible explosive devices found in Kahului, Pukalani areas on Maui

Possible explosive devices found in Kahului, Pukalani areas on Maui

August 09, 2024
Possible explosive devices found in Kahului, Pukalani areas on Maui
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Turkey’s viral Olympian Yusuf Dikeç inspires new celebration with nonchalant stance

Turkey’s viral Olympian Yusuf Dikeç inspires new celebration with nonchalant stance

August 09, 2024
Turkey’s viral Olympian Yusuf Dikeç inspires new celebration with nonchalant stance
News|Sports

Buying tickets for the 2026 Winter Games will be tricky. Sliding could be in Cortina or Lake Placid

Tickets are about to go on sale for the next Olympics and nobody is quite sure if one of the major Winter Games venues will be ready in time

August 09, 2024
Buying tickets for the 2026 Winter Games will be tricky. Sliding could be in Cortina or Lake Placid
News|Political

GOP launches new immigration attacks on Harris highlighting Walz’s policies

GOP launches new immigration attacks on Harris highlighting Walz’s policies

August 09, 2024
GOP launches new immigration attacks on Harris highlighting Walz’s policies
Crime|Uncategorized

Praying Mantis gives a Kenosha family peace after loss of beloved UWM student

Praying Mantis gives a Kenosha family peace after loss of beloved UWM student

August 09, 2024
Praying Mantis gives a Kenosha family peace after loss of beloved UWM student
Sports

Daniel Wiffen's most excellent Olympic adventure ends with a two-hour dip in the Seine

For Daniel Wiffen, it was the beginning of his open water career

August 09, 2024
Daniel Wiffen's most excellent Olympic adventure ends with a two-hour dip in the Seine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US investors snap up money market funds on fears of a slowdown

U.S. investors shifted heavily into money market funds in the week ending Aug. 7, retreating from riskier assets during a stock market sell-off fueled by fears over an economic slowdown.

August 09, 2024
US investors snap up money market funds on fears of a slowdown
Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology

You had a lot of questions about next-generation nuclear reactors. We posed them to the experts

The United States is speeding up efforts to license and build a new generation of nuclear reactors to supply carbon-free electricity

August 09, 2024
You had a lot of questions about next-generation nuclear reactors. We posed them to the experts
Africa|News|World

Flooding restricts aid to areas of Sudan facing famine, UN says

The United Nations refugee agency says flood conditions in Sudan are hindering the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing starvation and famine, including to a camp for those who have fled the ongoing fighting in North Darfur

August 09, 2024
Flooding restricts aid to areas of Sudan facing famine, UN says
Asia|News|World

Hundreds protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Hundreds of people protested in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Friday against violence targeting the country's minority Hindus since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina quit and

August 09, 2024
Hundreds protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Americas|Environment|News

Brazil fire brigades fight Amazon blazes off to torrid start in 2024

Fire brigades in the Brazilian Amazon are battling blazes off to their worst start in 20 years for the rainforest, according to government satellite data,

August 09, 2024
Brazil fire brigades fight Amazon blazes off to torrid start in 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut

Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut

August 09, 2024
Trump says he ‘made a lot of money’ so he should have a say in when you get a rate cut
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News|US|Videos

Swifties in Vienna find community and strength amidst canceled concerts

CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports from Vienna, where Taylor Swift fans, though disappointed about the canceled concerts, are creating a safe space to celebrate and support each other as the investigation into a suspected thwarted terror plot unfolds.

August 09, 2024
Swifties in Vienna find community and strength amidst canceled concerts
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Swifties find solace in song and solidarity after terror threat leads to canceled shows in Vienna

Swifties find solace in song and solidarity after terror threat leads to canceled shows in Vienna

August 09, 2024
Swifties find solace in song and solidarity after terror threat leads to canceled shows in Vienna
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris and Walz hold rally in Arizona, while Trump visits Montana

Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate held a rally in Arizona as part of their tour of electoral battlegrounds, visiting a state where Harris passed over a prominent Democrat in favor of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

August 09, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz hold rally in Arizona, while Trump visits Montana
Sports

England delays announcing permanent successor to Southgate and appoints Carsley as interim coach

England has delayed hiring a permanent coach to replace Gareth Southgate and will be led by Lee Carsley, who is currently in charge of the country’s under-21 team, on an interim basis

August 09, 2024
England delays announcing permanent successor to Southgate and appoints Carsley as interim coach
News|Science|World

Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast

August 09, 2024
Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'
Environment|News|US

Debby triggers flash floods in Pennsylvania, New York

The remnants of storm Debby triggered flash flooding in northern Pennsylvania and southern New York state that left dozens of people stranded in their homes on

August 09, 2024
Debby triggers flash floods in Pennsylvania, New York
Arts|Entertainment

Cover art showing Marvel hero Deadpool’s first appearance could sell for record $7.5 million

Cover art showing Marvel hero Deadpool’s first appearance could sell for record $7.5 million

August 09, 2024
Cover art showing Marvel hero Deadpool’s first appearance could sell for record $7.5 million
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China Evergrande's liquidators ask investors to join restructuring process

China Evergrande's liquidators have invited investors interested in restructuring the heavily indebted property developer or any of its parts, it said in a filing on Friday.

August 09, 2024
China Evergrande's liquidators ask investors to join restructuring process
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy retains appeal for super-rich new residents despite tax hike

Italy's doubling of a "flat" tax on the overseas income of wealthy new residents will curb its tax shelter appeal that risked becoming excessive,

August 09, 2024
Italy retains appeal for super-rich new residents despite tax hike
Health|World

New Gaza camp offers relief for Palestinians with disabilities amid war

A newly opened camp for displaced Palestinians with disabilities is providing some much needed help for around 100 vulnerable people in the town of

August 09, 2024
New Gaza camp offers relief for Palestinians with disabilities amid war
Environment|Science

Rat poison is moving up through food chains, threatening carnivores around the world

Modern rodenticides can kill rats with a single dose and readily pass up the food chain to larger carnivores. They are widely used and largely unregulated.

August 09, 2024
Rat poison is moving up through food chains, threatening carnivores around the world
Economy|Environment|News|US

A packed Baltimore trolley illustrates the ups and downs of US public transit

When US cities offered low-cost, high-quality public transit during World War II, buses and trains were full. Some cities are trying to revive that formula, after decades of disinvestment.

August 09, 2024
A packed Baltimore trolley illustrates the ups and downs of US public transit
News|US

How San Francisco’s Democratic political machine led to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign

Kamala Harris is the heir to a political lineage that dates back to a chain-smoking, hard-drinking and profane political mastermind first elected to Congress from San Francisco in 1964.

August 09, 2024
How San Francisco’s Democratic political machine led to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Opinion|Political|US

Despite Donald Trump’s claims, his gag order holds up against the Constitution

While the First Amendment protects a wide range of different kinds of speech, there is no fundamental right to cause harm.

August 09, 2024
Despite Donald Trump’s claims, his gag order holds up against the Constitution
Economy|Environment|Health|News|Opinion|World

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme

Many countries are enacting measures to counter population decline, but manipulating fertility is an inefficient means of solving social, economic and environmental problems.

August 09, 2024
The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme
Election|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

The human tendency to form group affiliations and vilify outsiders can help ramp up your anxiety during a contentious election cycle. But you can push back on those fears.

August 09, 2024
Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking
Education|Health

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it

Proper hygiene, vaccinations and healthy habits can all reduce the spread of diseases in school.

August 09, 2024
Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it
Arts|Entertainment

The real ‘Big Bang’ of country music: How Vernon Dalhart’s 1924 breakthrough recordings launched a genre

A musicologist explains how an oft-forgotten opera, pop and jazz singer from New York City launched the country music industry a century ago.

August 09, 2024
The real ‘Big Bang’ of country music: How Vernon Dalhart’s 1924 breakthrough recordings launched a genre
Education|Environment|Science

This anthropology course looks at building design from the standpoint of different species

Humans aren’t the only species to consider when constructing new buildings. This course teaches students to take animals into account as well.

August 09, 2024
This anthropology course looks at building design from the standpoint of different species
Business|Economy|News

Canada sheds 2,800 jobs in July, jobless rate stays at 6.4%

Canada's economy shed a net 2,800 jobs in July, as gains in full-time work were offset by part-time job losses, while the unemployment rate

August 09, 2024
Canada sheds 2,800 jobs in July, jobless rate stays at 6.4%
Arts|Entertainment

Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'

Twenty years on from the release of his career-making debut album, John Legend is entering uncharted territory

August 09, 2024
Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'
News|Sports

Wrexham is halfway to the Premier League under Ryan Reynolds. Expect things to get much tougher now

Wrexham is at the halfway stage of its unlikely journey to the Premier League

August 09, 2024
Wrexham is halfway to the Premier League under Ryan Reynolds. Expect things to get much tougher now
News|Sports

Olympics-LA Mayor Bass honoured to be part of historic Olympic flag handover

LA Mayor Karen Bass will be presented with the Olympic flag by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on Sunday in a historic handover

August 09, 2024
Olympics-LA Mayor Bass honoured to be part of historic Olympic flag handover
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence

Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence

August 09, 2024
Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence
News|Science

Baby gorilla is born at Detroit Zoo, the first in its 96-year history

The Detroit Zoo says the birth of a gorilla at the zoo in suburban Detroit is the first in its 96-year history

August 09, 2024
Baby gorilla is born at Detroit Zoo, the first in its 96-year history
Asia|News|World

Philippines, Vietnam hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise

Crew of Philippine and Vietnamese vessels blasted a boat with water cannon and simulated a search and rescue on Friday, in the first such joint

August 09, 2024
Philippines, Vietnam hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise
Europe|News

Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened

Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened

August 09, 2024
Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened
Europe|News|World

Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia's grinding gains

Russia’s army has in recent months made an unrelenting effort to punch through Ukrainian defenses at selected points along the front line in eastern Ukraine

August 09, 2024
Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia's grinding gains
Health|Opinion

She was told she wouldn’t live past her 8th birthday. Now, her life’s mission is to fight for patients with this deadly disease

She was told she wouldn’t live past her 8th birthday. Now, her life’s mission is to fight for patients with this deadly disease

August 09, 2024
She was told she wouldn’t live past her 8th birthday. Now, her life’s mission is to fight for patients with this deadly disease
Africa|Health

Fighting sickle cell disease and its stigma

In Kenya, where sickle cell cases are high but resources are scarce, CNN Hero Lea Kilenga is getting patients the care they desperately need. 

August 09, 2024
Fighting sickle cell disease and its stigma
News|US

The Latest: Debby's remnants hit New York and Pennsylvania with heavy rain and severe flooding

Though no longer a tropical storm, Debby continues lashing the East Coast with heavy rain and flooding as rivers overflow their banks and authorities call on the National Guard to help with high water rescues

August 09, 2024
The Latest: Debby's remnants hit New York and Pennsylvania with heavy rain and severe flooding
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles

The Chinese government has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles made in China

August 09, 2024
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles
News|Science|Technology

What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025

What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025

August 09, 2024
What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025
News|World

As war drums beat, those in Beirut suburb have nowhere to flee

When war last came to the edges of Lebanon's capital nearly two decades ago, Bilal Sahlab drove his family to a secluded mountain town, rented an apartment and waited out the

August 09, 2024
As war drums beat, those in Beirut suburb have nowhere to flee
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan

Mortgage rates haven’t been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance

August 09, 2024
Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan
Africa|News|World

Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal under Turkish mediation, Ankara says

The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland

August 09, 2024
Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal under Turkish mediation, Ankara says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Paramount shares rise as steady streaming growth eclipses TV unit writedown

Paramount Global's shares rose as much as 6% in early trade on Friday as investors cheered strong growth at the media group's streaming business, even as the company

August 09, 2024
Paramount shares rise as steady streaming growth eclipses TV unit writedown
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

A decade after Mike Brown’s death, his family still calls for justice as progress toward ending police killings remains slow

A decade after Mike Brown’s death, his family still calls for justice as progress toward ending police killings remains slow

August 09, 2024
A decade after Mike Brown’s death, his family still calls for justice as progress toward ending police killings remains slow
MidEast|News|World

Families flee new Israeli assault in Gaza's Khan Younis

Israeli tanks returned to the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Friday, forcing families to evacuate along congested roadways, as

August 09, 2024
Families flee new Israeli assault in Gaza's Khan Younis
Election|News|US

What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries

Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes

August 09, 2024
What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries
Election|News|US

What to expect in Wisconsin's state primaries

Voters in Wisconsin will select candidates Tuesday who will compete in some of the fall’s most closely watched races

August 09, 2024
What to expect in Wisconsin's state primaries
Opinion

What to expect in Minnesota's primaries

After a tough summer of primaries, the progressive House members who call themselves “the Squad” are facing their final challenge next week

August 09, 2024
What to expect in Minnesota's primaries
Election|News|US

What to expect in Vermont's state primaries

Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November

August 09, 2024
What to expect in Vermont's state primaries
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Retailers are tricking consumers into spending more with earlier-than-ever Halloween rollout

Retailers are tricking consumers into spending more with earlier-than-ever Halloween rollout

August 09, 2024
Retailers are tricking consumers into spending more with earlier-than-ever Halloween rollout
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Why Ibiza is having a fashion moment once again

Why Ibiza is having a fashion moment once again

August 09, 2024
Why Ibiza is having a fashion moment once again
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia declares an emergency in Kursk, under attack by Ukraine. 14 die in a Russian strike on a mall

Russia has declared a “federal-level” emergency in the Kursk region following a large-scale incursion from Ukraine and sent reinforcements there

August 09, 2024
Russia declares an emergency in Kursk, under attack by Ukraine. 14 die in a Russian strike on a mall
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Travis Scott released after Paris hotel fight with his bodyguard

Travis Scott released after Paris hotel fight with his bodyguard

August 09, 2024
Travis Scott released after Paris hotel fight with his bodyguard
Africa|News|Sports

Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics

August 09, 2024
Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex
Business|Entertainment|Videos

Disney's D23 fan convention showcases 'Moana 2,' 'Incredibles 3' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' films

Walt Disney, which reclaimed the top of the summer box office with Pixar animation's "Inside Out 2" and Marvel's

August 09, 2024
Disney's D23 fan convention showcases 'Moana 2,' 'Incredibles 3' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King' films
Europe|News|World

Russian strike on supermarket in Ukraine's east kills 14 people

A Russian missile struck a supermarket in the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region on Friday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 43 others, Ukrainian

August 09, 2024
Russian strike on supermarket in Ukraine's east kills 14 people
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for bumps ahead

A week of wild market swings has investors looking ahead to inflation data, corporate earnings and presidential polls for signals that could soothe a recent

August 09, 2024
Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for bumps ahead
MidEast|News|World

Pakistan says it will support all efforts to prevent Middle East escalation

Pakistan would support all efforts to prevent war escalating in the Middle East, its foreign ministry said on Friday, as fears grow of a wider conflict

August 09, 2024
Pakistan says it will support all efforts to prevent Middle East escalation
Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Ebbing jobs fear sees calmer market waters

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The first reality check on July's jarring U.S. employment report suggests rising recession fears were overstated, allowing stocks to

August 09, 2024
Ebbing jobs fear sees calmer market waters
Food|Health

Old pantry staple is new again with people using it to improve fitness, disease and more. But it has risks

Old pantry staple is new again with people using it to improve fitness, disease and more. But it has risks

August 09, 2024
Old pantry staple is new again with people using it to improve fitness, disease and more. But it has risks
News|US

With ‘Swift Boat’ architect at the helm, Trump campaign uses familiar playbook against Walz

With ‘Swift Boat’ architect at the helm, Trump campaign uses familiar playbook against Walz

August 09, 2024
With ‘Swift Boat’ architect at the helm, Trump campaign uses familiar playbook against Walz
Crime|MidEast|News|World

International Criminal Court judges mulling arrest warrants consider legal arguments on jurisdiction

Dozens of countries, academics and rights groups have filed legal arguments either rejecting or supporting the International Criminal Court’s power to issue arrest warrants in its investigation into the war in Gaze and Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel

August 09, 2024
International Criminal Court judges mulling arrest warrants consider legal arguments on jurisdiction
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault

Palestinians are fleeing large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza where the Israeli military has begun a new assault after ordering another mass evacuation

August 09, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault
Europe|News|Videos|World

Video shows bodies on burnt-out Russian trucks in Kursk region as Ukrainian cross-border assaults rage

Video shows bodies on burnt-out Russian trucks in Kursk region as Ukrainian cross-border assaults rage

August 09, 2024
Video shows bodies on burnt-out Russian trucks in Kursk region as Ukrainian cross-border assaults rage
Europe|Sports

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

France’s distinctive anti-corruption legal framework made possible an Olympics free from major corruption scandals.

August 09, 2024
Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

India's Mahindra seeks nod for $3 billion Shaanxi JV, sources say

Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and China's Shaanxi Automobile Group have agreed to set up a $3 billion joint venture to build a car manufacturing

August 09, 2024
India's Mahindra seeks nod for $3 billion Shaanxi JV, sources say
Asia|News|Sports|World

Pakistan celebrates its first Olympic medal in decades as javelin hero breaks Games record

Pakistan celebrates its first Olympic medal in decades as javelin hero breaks Games record

August 09, 2024
Pakistan celebrates its first Olympic medal in decades as javelin hero breaks Games record
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|News|World

Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted

Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted

August 09, 2024
Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted
MidEast|News|World

Israeli troops launch a new assault into Gaza's Khan Younis as mediators push for cease-fire talks

Israeli troops have launched a new assault into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis

August 09, 2024
Israeli troops launch a new assault into Gaza's Khan Younis as mediators push for cease-fire talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China auto sales fall in July, while exports jump about 20% as automakers expand across the globe

Auto sales in China faltered in July, falling 5% from a year earlier, although exports jumped about 20% from a year earlier as makers of electric vehicles expanded into global markets

August 09, 2024
China auto sales fall in July, while exports jump about 20% as automakers expand across the globe
Health|News|Sports|World

The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports

It’s been 15 years since a teenage runner from South Africa was publicly scrutinized over her sex at a major sports event

August 09, 2024
The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Travis Scott is arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors say

French prosecutors say rapper Travis Scott has been arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard

August 09, 2024
Travis Scott is arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors say
Africa|Economy|News

Nigerian businesses count losses from inflation protests

Days after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Nigeria to protest against inflation and other economic hardships, clothing seller Michael Nwankwo

August 09, 2024
Nigerian businesses count losses from inflation protests
Asia|News|World

Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel

Nagasaki has marked the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II at a ceremony eclipsed by the absence of the American ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite Israel

August 09, 2024
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel
News|Sports|World

Athletes from conflict zones outside the spotlight find hope at the 2024 Olympics

When they compete at the Paris Games, they’re just athletes at their peak, and the emphasis isn't that they come from regions ravaged by war

August 09, 2024
Athletes from conflict zones outside the spotlight find hope at the 2024 Olympics
News|US

California governor tells local officials to reduce homelessness or he will cut funds

California governor tells local officials to reduce homelessness or he will cut funds

August 09, 2024
California governor tells local officials to reduce homelessness or he will cut funds
Election|News|Political|US

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris to make first joint trip since Biden dropped out

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make their first trip together since Biden ended his candidacy and Harris took over as the Democratic standard-bearer

August 09, 2024
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris to make first joint trip since Biden dropped out
Asia|News|Political|World

Improving law and order is top priority, Bangladesh interior ministry adviser says

The first priority of Bangladesh's caretaker government is to improve law and order in the strife-torn country by restoring the morale of law enforcement

August 09, 2024
Improving law and order is top priority, Bangladesh interior ministry adviser says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

Austrian authorities have announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts even as disappointed fans charmed Vienna by trading friendship bracelets and singing the pop star’s songs in the streets

August 09, 2024
3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
Environment|Science|Technology

Razor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy

Razor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy

August 09, 2024
Razor-thin solar panels could be ‘ink-jetted’ onto your backpack or phone for cheap clean energy
Asia|News|Political|World

Thailand's reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People's Party

Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party has regrouped under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election

August 09, 2024
Thailand's reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People's Party
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Iraqi teen held in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

An 18-year-old Iraqi national was detained in Vienna in connection with investigations into an alleged plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in the Austrian capital, Austria's

August 09, 2024
Iraqi teen held in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled
Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Philippine court blocks government’s effort to close news outlet that criticized former president

A Philippine appeals court has reversed a regulator’s 2018 order to shut down a prominent news outlet, marking a legal victory for journalists who angered former President Rodrigo Duterte by reporting critically on his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs and alarming human rights record

August 09, 2024
Philippine court blocks government’s effort to close news outlet that criticized former president
Sports

World Golf Hall of Famer Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dies at age 88

World Golf Hall of Famer Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dies at age 88

August 09, 2024
World Golf Hall of Famer Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dies at age 88
Business|News|Science|Technology|World

China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions

China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions

August 09, 2024
China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions
Business|Economy|News|Technology

Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal

Toyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur

August 09, 2024
Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal
Asia|Business

Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad

Chinese airlines are gaining market share on international routes, industry data shows, as foreign rivals are deterred by weak China travel demand and rising costs

August 09, 2024
Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign

August 09, 2024
Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change
MidEast|News|World

4 suspected Houthi attacks target a ship off Yemen, authorities say

Authorities say four suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea

August 09, 2024
4 suspected Houthi attacks target a ship off Yemen, authorities say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Markets may be waving, not drowning :Mike Dolan

What looks like a financial market in disarray may instead just be normalization that will ultimately help insulate investment portfolios rather than sending them to

August 09, 2024
Markets may be waving, not drowning :Mike Dolan
News|Opinion|US

Wide swath of America remains opposed to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, poll finds

Wide swath of America remains opposed to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, poll finds

August 09, 2024
Wide swath of America remains opposed to Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, poll finds
Asia|Election|News|Political

Thailand's disbanded opposition regroups in new anti-establishment party

Thailand's disbanded opposition Move Forward unveiled a new political vehicle on Friday that will be the biggest party in parliament,

August 09, 2024
Thailand's disbanded opposition regroups in new anti-establishment party
Africa|Education|Environment|News

In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers

In Zimbabwe, increased wildlife activity near people mean that children are at risk of attacks by animals while walking long distances to and from school

August 09, 2024
In Zimbabwe, schoolchildren face threats from animals. Now they are learning how to spot the dangers
News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby leaves trail of destruction

Tropical Storm Debby continues its deadly path on the eastern seaboard after making it's second landfall in the US.

August 09, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby leaves trail of destruction
News|US

Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania

Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania

August 09, 2024
Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania
Asia|News|World

Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa's Rappler website wins appeal to overturn shutdown order

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa's news website Rappler won an appeal to restore its corporate licence after a court overturned a

August 09, 2024
Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa's Rappler website wins appeal to overturn shutdown order
Europe|News|World

Eastern Europe's armies struggle to enlist young people with war not far away

As instructors shout commands, dozens of students taking part in a pilot Czech army programme aimed at boosting flagging enlistment numbers crawl

August 09, 2024
Eastern Europe's armies struggle to enlist young people with war not far away
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb responds on social media after Jerry Jones says no urgency in contract dispute

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' declaration that he “doesn't have any urgency” to resolve a contract dispute with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb drew an immediate response, with Lamb posting “lol” on social media

August 09, 2024
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb responds on social media after Jerry Jones says no urgency in contract dispute
Crime|News|US

Older pilots with unmatchable experience are key to the US aerial firefighting fleet

A firefighting pilot who died in a plane crash while dumping retardant on a wildfire in Oregon could have been happily retired at 73

August 09, 2024
Older pilots with unmatchable experience are key to the US aerial firefighting fleet
News|US|World

Flooding from the remnants of Debby leads to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania

First responders have launched high-water rescues in rural New York and Pennsylvania due to flash flooding from the remnants of Debby

August 09, 2024
Flooding from the remnants of Debby leads to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania
Environment|Europe|News|World

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Residents of a tiny village in western Serbia don’t care if their government has agreed with the European Union to open a lithium mine in their sprawling valley: They say it is never going to happen

August 09, 2024
Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining
News|Technology|US|World

Iran steps up influence campaign aimed at US voters with fake news sites, Microsoft says

Iran steps up influence campaign aimed at US voters with fake news sites, Microsoft says

August 09, 2024
Iran steps up influence campaign aimed at US voters with fake news sites, Microsoft says
Americas|Election|News

After Venezuela’s contested presidential vote, experts say government results are a ‘statistical improbability’

After Venezuela’s contested presidential vote, experts say government results are a ‘statistical improbability’

August 09, 2024
After Venezuela’s contested presidential vote, experts say government results are a ‘statistical improbability’
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ends a wild and scary week almost exactly where it began. More tests loom next week

U.S. stocks closed a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains

August 09, 2024
Wall Street ends a wild and scary week almost exactly where it began. More tests loom next week
Asia|News|World

Dismissal case against Thai PM likely to fail, says chief of staff

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will likely survive a critical court decision next week that could see him dismissed from office,

August 09, 2024
Dismissal case against Thai PM likely to fail, says chief of staff
Environment|News|US

Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida's 10-day challenge

The annual Florida Python Challenge this year begins the competition between hunters to capture the most and longest Burmese pythons

August 09, 2024
Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida's 10-day challenge
Crime|News|US

Timeline of events in Ferguson, Missouri, after a police officer fatally shot Michael Brown

On Aug. 9, 2014, Michael Brown and a friend were walking in the middle of Canfield Drive, a two-lane street in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri, when a police officer drove by and told them to use the sidewalk

August 09, 2024
Timeline of events in Ferguson, Missouri, after a police officer fatally shot Michael Brown
Africa|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast

Disney to spend $5 billion for films and TV production across UK, EMEA

Disney plans to spend at least $1 billion every year in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa over the next five years to produce movies and TV shows, a company spokesperson told

August 09, 2024
Disney to spend $5 billion for films and TV production across UK, EMEA
News|US

A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governor

If Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially steps down later this year to accept the position of U.S. vice president, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become the first Native woman to govern a state

August 09, 2024
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governor
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times

A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov thought Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically elected president became leader

August 09, 2024
Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

Michael Brown’s death was the catalyst for massive change starting in Ferguson, Missouri

August 09, 2024
Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson
Crime|News|US

Defense pushes for charges to be dismissed in Karen Read case

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read case have returned to court focused on jury deliberations that led to a mistrial on charges that she killed her police officer boyfriend

August 09, 2024
Defense pushes for charges to be dismissed in Karen Read case
Election|News|Political|Technology|US

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

A new report from Microsoft finds that Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election

August 09, 2024
Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says
News|US

Kamala Harris makes an immigration pitch in Arizona as she fights to gain ground in the Sun Belt

Vice President Kamala Harris drew on her prosecutorial background to make her first expansive pitch on immigration to border-state voters as she and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, attracted thousands to a campaign rally in Arizona during their tour of battleground states

August 09, 2024
Kamala Harris makes an immigration pitch in Arizona as she fights to gain ground in the Sun Belt
Crime|News|US

Prompted by mass shooting, 72-hour wait period and other new gun laws go into effect in Maine

Maine gun retailers are now requiring a three-day wait period for purchases under a new law that was among several gun safety bills adopted after the state’s deadliest mass shooting

August 09, 2024
Prompted by mass shooting, 72-hour wait period and other new gun laws go into effect in Maine
News|Travel|US

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely

Former President Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally in hopes of ousting the state’s Democratic senator, but his plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff

August 09, 2024
Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
Election|US

Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot

Vice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign stop in Wisconsin with her new running mate this week put her in a critical part of a swing state

August 09, 2024
Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot
Americas|Business|News|Technology

Maduro goes after X and WhatsApp as pressure mounts to back up his claim to victory in Venezuela

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro is trying to accomplish something that seems impossible in the South American country: steer people away from WhatsApp and X

August 09, 2024
Maduro goes after X and WhatsApp as pressure mounts to back up his claim to victory in Venezuela
News|US

Trump said he ‘went down’ in helicopter ‘emergency landing’ with former San Francisco mayor, who says it never happened

Trump said he ‘went down’ in helicopter ‘emergency landing’ with former San Francisco mayor, who says it never happened

August 09, 2024
Trump said he ‘went down’ in helicopter ‘emergency landing’ with former San Francisco mayor, who says it never happened
News|US

Former San Francisco mayor on Trump’s claims of helicopter story: ‘Never happened. Period.’

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown joins CNN's John Berman to discuss former President Donald Trump's story about being involved in a helicopter emergency landing together. The New York Times says Trump has threatened to sue the publication over their reporting that Trump wasn't on the helicopter as he claimed.

August 09, 2024
Former San Francisco mayor on Trump’s claims of helicopter story: ‘Never happened. Period.’
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

From PepsiCo to P&G, India becomes next big growth bet as China lags

India has become the next big bet for PepsiCo, Unilever and other packaged goods giants looking to fill the growth vacuum left by an uneven recovery in China.

August 09, 2024
From PepsiCo to P&G, India becomes next big growth bet as China lags
Asia|News|World

Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled plans to visit Central Asia and Mongolia this weekend, following an unprecedented advisory that the risk

August 09, 2024
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
News|Sports

Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters

Tommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups

August 09, 2024
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Sports

Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason game

Drake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, played one series in his debut with New England on Thursday night, and the Patriots played their first game in 24 years without Bill Belichick as coach, beating the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in a preseason game

August 09, 2024
Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason game
Sports

Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88

Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday

August 09, 2024
Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks extend gains after sell-off amid positive data, Fed's rate signals

The closely watched global equities index advanced on Friday, ending a volatile week unchanged after starting it with a massive sell-off, while

August 09, 2024
Stocks extend gains after sell-off amid positive data, Fed's rate signals
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China's consumer prices boosted by weather disruptions, but domestic demand still soft

China's consumer prices rose at a slightly faster-than-expected rate in July partly due to weather disruptions to food supplies, while producer deflation persisted, keeping the

August 09, 2024
China's consumer prices boosted by weather disruptions, but domestic demand still soft
News|US

Maui remembers the 102 lost in the Lahaina wildfire with a paddle out 1 year after devastating blaze

Dozens of Maui surfers, canoe paddlers and boat riders made their way into the ocean off Lahaina, Hawaii, on Thursday to remember the 102 people killed when the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroyed the historic town one year ago

August 09, 2024
Maui remembers the 102 lost in the Lahaina wildfire with a paddle out 1 year after devastating blaze
Business|Technology

Retail owners using artificial intelligence to detect shoplifting in real time

Retail owners using artificial intelligence to detect shoplifting in real time

August 09, 2024
Retail owners using artificial intelligence to detect shoplifting in real time
Education|News|Opinion|US

3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages

August 09, 2024
3 Columbia deans resign after being removed earlier this summer for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages
Election|News|US

First hearing in Trump DC election case after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling is delayed until September

First hearing in Trump DC election case after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling is delayed until September

August 08, 2024
First hearing in Trump DC election case after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling is delayed until September
Crime|Health

Therapist accused of throwing autistic child against wall arrested

Therapist accused of throwing autistic child against wall arrested

August 08, 2024
Therapist accused of throwing autistic child against wall arrested
Arts|News|Science|World

Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say

Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say

August 08, 2024
Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say
Crime|News|US

3 hospitalized after apparent oven explosion at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

3 hospitalized after apparent oven explosion at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

August 08, 2024
3 hospitalized after apparent oven explosion at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens
Economy|News|US

California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year

August 08, 2024
California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments
Education|News|US

Columbia says 3 deans resign over 'antisemitic tropes' in texts

Three Columbia University deans, who engaged in what the school's administration called troubling text message exchanges that touched on "ancient antisemitic

August 08, 2024
Columbia says 3 deans resign over 'antisemitic tropes' in texts
Education|Technology|Travel

Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage

Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage

August 08, 2024
Program teaches teens about aviation, flying planes amid pilot shortage
Crime|News|US

Tornado destroys house in NC, man found dead inside

Tornado destroys house in NC, man found dead inside

August 08, 2024
Tornado destroys house in NC, man found dead inside
News|US

California lawmaker switches party, criticizes Democratic leadership

A moderate California Democratic state lawmaker is announcing Thursday that she is switching to the Republican Party

August 08, 2024
California lawmaker switches party, criticizes Democratic leadership
Education|News

A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year

A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year

August 08, 2024
A teacher in Pine Mountain Club finds a bear in her classroom as she prepares for the new school year
MidEast|News|Political|World

US and other frustrated mediators call on Israel, Hamas to resume Gaza talks, saying, 'no excuses'

Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar are jointly demanding that Israel and Hamas return to stalled talks on the war in Gaza

August 08, 2024
US and other frustrated mediators call on Israel, Hamas to resume Gaza talks, saying, 'no excuses'
Election|News|Opinion|US

VP pick Tim Walz faced accusations in 2006 of embellishing his military service, which he called slander

VP pick Tim Walz faced accusations in 2006 of embellishing his military service, which he called slander

August 08, 2024
VP pick Tim Walz faced accusations in 2006 of embellishing his military service, which he called slander
News|US

New details revealed amid attacks over Walz's military record

Newly selected Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny over his military service record, with critics, including his Republican rival Sen. JD Vance, accusing Walz of falsely suggesting he saw combat during his time as an Army reservist. CNN's Andrew Kaczynski reports.

August 08, 2024
New details revealed amid attacks over Walz's military record
Lifestyle|News

‘Stinger the Dog’ passes away

‘Stinger the Dog’ passes away

August 08, 2024
‘Stinger the Dog’ passes away
News

Legal challenge seeks to prevent RFK Jr. from appearing on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot

A newly filed legal challenge seeks to have third-party presidential candidate Robert F

August 08, 2024
Legal challenge seeks to prevent RFK Jr. from appearing on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot
Crime|News

"Good Samaritan" shot at least 7 times recovering in hospital

"Good Samaritan" shot at least 7 times recovering in hospital

August 08, 2024
"Good Samaritan" shot at least 7 times recovering in hospital
News|Technology|World

Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday took tensions with social media platform X and its owner Elon Musk to new heights, banning the

August 08, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days
Environment|News|World

'There it is!': Alligator sightings in Ottawa County's Crockery Lake continue

'There it is!': Alligator sightings in Ottawa County's Crockery Lake continue

August 08, 2024
'There it is!': Alligator sightings in Ottawa County's Crockery Lake continue
Crime|Lifestyle|News|World

Justice for Reba: Reward doubled for person responsible for English bulldog's abuse

Justice for Reba: Reward doubled for person responsible for English bulldog's abuse

August 08, 2024
Justice for Reba: Reward doubled for person responsible for English bulldog's abuse
Election|News|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made by Trump at news conference

In his first news conference since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, former President Donald Trump said he would debate her on Sept. 10 and pushed for two more debates

August 08, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made by Trump at news conference
Health|News

3-year-old recovering after being kicked in the head by a wild horse

3-year-old recovering after being kicked in the head by a wild horse

August 08, 2024
3-year-old recovering after being kicked in the head by a wild horse
News|US

Biden holds social event with ice cream to thank campaign staff after bowing out of election

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, has hosted a thank you event for hundreds of staffers who worked on the reelection campaign

August 08, 2024
Biden holds social event with ice cream to thank campaign staff after bowing out of election
Arts|Asia|News|Science|US

Giant panda habitat opens at California zoo to much fanfare

Two Chinese giant pandas are now California residents as their enclosure at the San Diego Zoo opened to the public on Thursday in an international ceremony.

August 08, 2024
Giant panda habitat opens at California zoo to much fanfare
Crime|News

Woman found dead in baggage area at airport

Woman found dead in baggage area at airport

August 08, 2024
Woman found dead in baggage area at airport
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced

Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced

August 08, 2024
Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced
News|US

‘That is a frightened Donald Trump’: Scaramucci reacts to Trump’s remarks at Mar-a-lago

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci reacts to former President Donald Trump’s remarks at a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida. 

August 08, 2024
‘That is a frightened Donald Trump’: Scaramucci reacts to Trump’s remarks at Mar-a-lago
Business|Economy|Entertainment|US

Paramount cuts 15% of US staff, writes down $6 billion in latest sign of TV troubles

Paramount cuts 15% of US staff, writes down $6 billion in latest sign of TV troubles

August 08, 2024
Paramount cuts 15% of US staff, writes down $6 billion in latest sign of TV troubles
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology

Paramount announces job cuts during media industry struggles

CNN's Hadas Gold reports on Paramount's decision to slash 15% of its staff ahead of its merger with Skydance. The move highlights the challenges faced by traditional linear TV companies in the evolving media landscape.

August 08, 2024
Paramount announces job cuts during media industry struggles
Business|Technology

OpenAI worries people may become emotionally reliant on its new ChatGPT voice mode

OpenAI worries people may become emotionally reliant on its new ChatGPT voice mode

August 08, 2024
OpenAI worries people may become emotionally reliant on its new ChatGPT voice mode
Health|News|US

15 states sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage

Fifteen states have sued the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance

August 08, 2024
15 states sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
MidEast|News|Political|World

Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to accept ‘final’ proposal on ceasefire deal as threat of Iran attack looms

Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to accept ‘final’ proposal on ceasefire deal as threat of Iran attack looms

August 08, 2024
Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to accept ‘final’ proposal on ceasefire deal as threat of Iran attack looms
Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's Schmid says he's more confident inflation heading to 2% goal

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid, one of the U.S. central bank's more hawkish policymakers, said on Thursday that recent "encouraging" data gives him more confidence

August 08, 2024
Fed's Schmid says he's more confident inflation heading to 2% goal
Election|US

‘He knows I love him’: Pelosi’s message to Biden

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed in a wide-ranging interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead” that she still has not spoken to President Joe Biden since he decided to end his 2024 presidential campaign.

August 08, 2024
‘He knows I love him’: Pelosi’s message to Biden
News|Political|US

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’

August 08, 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’
Celebrity|Entertainment

No, Taylor Swift did not endorse Kamala Harris in a photo

No, Taylor Swift did not endorse Kamala Harris in a photo

August 08, 2024
No, Taylor Swift did not endorse Kamala Harris in a photo
Crime|News|US

Man charged in 1977 strangulations of three Southern California women after DNA investigation

A 73-year-old man has been charged in the strangulation deaths of three Southern California women in 1977, and authorities say they believe there could be more victims

August 08, 2024
Man charged in 1977 strangulations of three Southern California women after DNA investigation
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

MrBeast wants 'full assessment' of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe sets

A confidential memo shows that MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire and an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company."

August 08, 2024
MrBeast wants 'full assessment' of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe sets
News|Sports|World

Olympic moment of the day: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends 400m hurdles title, smashes world record and makes history

Olympic moment of the day: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends 400m hurdles title, smashes world record and makes history

August 08, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends 400m hurdles title, smashes world record and makes history
News|Sports|World

Team USA comes back from 17-point deficit to survive Serbia, advances to the gold medal game

Team USA comes back from 17-point deficit to survive Serbia, advances to the gold medal game

August 08, 2024
Team USA comes back from 17-point deficit to survive Serbia, advances to the gold medal game
Africa|Sports

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou dies at 77

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou has died

August 08, 2024
Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou dies at 77
Crime|News

Philly DA withdraws 1st-degree murder charges against former officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry

Philly DA withdraws 1st-degree murder charges against former officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry

August 08, 2024
Philly DA withdraws 1st-degree murder charges against former officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry
Crime|News|US

Nevada man accused of hate crime acknowledged in police interview that he referenced 'hanging tree'

A criminal complaint says a Nevada man accused of a hate crime admitted he mentioned a “hanging tree" during a verbal altercation with a Black man near Reno

August 08, 2024
Nevada man accused of hate crime acknowledged in police interview that he referenced 'hanging tree'
Asia|Australia|News|World

Canada and Australia, eyeing China, signal more military cooperation

Canada and Australia, expressing alarm at China's claims over the disputed waters of the South China Sea, on Thursday said they would increase their military and defense industry

August 08, 2024
Canada and Australia, eyeing China, signal more military cooperation
Crime|News|US

Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding

Missouri voters have narrowly passed a constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend a quarter of its budget on police

August 08, 2024
Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding
Business|Technology

Delta lashes out at CrowdStrike for its ‘vastly inadequate’ apology

Delta lashes out at CrowdStrike for its ‘vastly inadequate’ apology

August 08, 2024
Delta lashes out at CrowdStrike for its ‘vastly inadequate’ apology
Americas|Economy|Finance

Analysts shocked as Mexico's central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates

Analysts are expressing shock at a decision by Mexico’s central bank to cut interest rates on the same day that official figures showed a sharp rise in domestic inflation

August 08, 2024
Analysts shocked as Mexico's central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates
Americas|News|US|World

Paraguay says it wants the US ambassador to leave the country in apparent protest over sanctions

The government of Paraguay has effectively ordered the United States ambassador to leave the South American nation, escalating tensions between the allies in the wake of the Biden administration’s sanctions on a tobacco company linked to the country’s powerful former president

August 08, 2024
Paraguay says it wants the US ambassador to leave the country in apparent protest over sanctions
Health|News|Sports

Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd. What we know about his illness

Noah Lyles said he tested positive for COVID two days before he finished third in the 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday night

August 08, 2024
Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd. What we know about his illness
News|Sports|US|World

US men's basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal

With six points in two seconds, the U.S. Olympic team was on its way

August 08, 2024
US men's basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Game on: ABC News says Harris, Trump have agreed to presidential debate on Sept. 10

ABC News says Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a Sept. 10 debate

August 08, 2024
Game on: ABC News says Harris, Trump have agreed to presidential debate on Sept. 10
MidEast|News|US|World

US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7

US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7

August 08, 2024
US updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7
Business|MidEast|News|Travel|US

United suspends flights to Tel Aviv for foreseeable future

United Airlines said on Thursday it has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv for the foreseeable future and plans to resume them when it is safe for its customers and crew.

August 08, 2024
United suspends flights to Tel Aviv for foreseeable future
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law

Thirteen popular books have been banned from all public schools in Utah in the first wave of bans expected under a new law that prohibits books when at least three of the state’s 41 school district boards claim they contain pornographic or indecent material

August 08, 2024
Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law
Health|News|Sports

American sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway

American sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway

August 08, 2024
American sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway
Election|News|Political|US

Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says

Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says

August 08, 2024
Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says
News|Political|US

Harris shuts down 'lock him up' chants aimed at Trump

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the manner in which Vice President Kamala Harris handled crowds at her rallies chanting "lock him up" when she referred to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was "presidential" and showed voters that Democrats believe in the rule of law.

August 08, 2024
Harris shuts down 'lock him up' chants aimed at Trump
Crime|News|Travel

Dead woman found entangled in baggage machinery at Chicago airport

Police are investigating how a woman died in a baggage room at O'Hare International Airport

August 08, 2024
Dead woman found entangled in baggage machinery at Chicago airport
Africa|Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|News

US jury convicts Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case

A U.S. jury has convicted former Mozambican Finance Minister Manuel Chang in a financial conspiracy case that welled up from from his country’s “tuna bond” scandal

August 08, 2024
US jury convicts Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case
News|Science|Technology

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent

NASA is on the verge of deciding how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule

August 08, 2024
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Gilead quarterly profit beats Street estimates, revenue up 5%

Gilead Sciences on Thursday reported second-quarter profit that handily beat Wall Street estimates, driven by lower operating expenses and higher product sales, and the

August 08, 2024
Gilead quarterly profit beats Street estimates, revenue up 5%
Crime|News|US|Videos

Video shows moment police saw would-be Trump assassin just before shooting began

Video obtained by CNN shows the moment a Butler Township, Pennsylvania, police officer climbed up to the roof of a building overlooking the Donald Trump rally on July 13 and saw the former president’s would-be assassin just before the shooting began. CNN's Danny Freeman reports.

August 08, 2024
Video shows moment police saw would-be Trump assassin just before shooting began
Crime|News|US|Videos

New bodycam video shows moment police officer saw Trump shooter just before assassination attempt

New bodycam video shows moment police officer saw Trump shooter just before assassination attempt

August 08, 2024
New bodycam video shows moment police officer saw Trump shooter just before assassination attempt
Crime|US

Local law enforcement 'cannot say that' future Trump rallies will be safe

As investigators continue piecing together the events surrounding the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, CNN’s Danny Freeman interviews Beaver County, Pa., District Attorney Nate Bible and Det. Patrick Young, head of the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit.

August 08, 2024
Local law enforcement 'cannot say that' future Trump rallies will be safe
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not because of market rout

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly confident that inflation is cooling enough to allow interest-rate cuts ahead, and they will take their cues on the size and

August 08, 2024
Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not because of market rout
News|Science|Travel|World

Meet America's newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao

The two giant pandas sent from China to the United States earlier this year are making their public debut at the San Diego Zoo

August 08, 2024
Meet America's newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Health|News|US

Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says

Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says

August 08, 2024
Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says
News|Technology

Tennessee man arrested for allegedly using IT worker scheme to raise money for North Korea’s weapons program

Tennessee man arrested for allegedly using IT worker scheme to raise money for North Korea’s weapons program

August 08, 2024
Tennessee man arrested for allegedly using IT worker scheme to raise money for North Korea’s weapons program
Europe|News|World

Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip

Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of enthusiastic supporters in Paris

August 08, 2024
Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
News|Sports|World

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record, wins Olympic gold again in 400-meter hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once again broke her own world record, powering over the 400-meter hurdles in 50.37 seconds to defend her Olympic title

August 08, 2024
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record, wins Olympic gold again in 400-meter hurdles
Americas|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Hundreds of girls in Brazil join gymnastics classes inspired by Olympic champion Andrade

In a Sao Paulo suburb, where Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade started to train before becoming the country's most decorated Olympian in history, hundreds of new

August 08, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Hundreds of girls in Brazil join gymnastics classes inspired by Olympic champion Andrade
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title on Thursday.

August 08, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown
Entertainment|News|Sports|US|Videos

Caleb Williams will get his first preseason action against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday

The Chicago Bears will use their starters in Saturday's preseason game at Buffalo, which means the first NFL action for quarterback Caleb Williams

August 08, 2024
Caleb Williams will get his first preseason action against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday
Health|News|US

Third death reported in multistate listeria outbreak linked with recalled Boar’s Head deli products

Third death reported in multistate listeria outbreak linked with recalled Boar’s Head deli products

August 08, 2024
Third death reported in multistate listeria outbreak linked with recalled Boar’s Head deli products
Entertainment

Michele Pfeiffer is Montana-bound in 'Yellowstone' spinoff called 'Madison'

The “Yellowstone” sequel has its lead

August 08, 2024
Michele Pfeiffer is Montana-bound in 'Yellowstone' spinoff called 'Madison'
News|US

US charges Tennessee man in North Korea IT worker fraud scheme

The U.S.

August 08, 2024
US charges Tennessee man in North Korea IT worker fraud scheme
Americas|News|World

Brazil expels Nicaraguan ambassador in retaliation as rift between leaders grows

Brazil’s government has kicked out Nicaragua’s ambassador to the nation in retaliation for a similar move by the Central American country’s President Daniel Ortega

August 08, 2024
Brazil expels Nicaraguan ambassador in retaliation as rift between leaders grows
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

A life-sized Polly Pocket compact is now available to rent in Massachusetts

A life-sized Polly Pocket compact is now available to rent in Massachusetts

August 08, 2024
A life-sized Polly Pocket compact is now available to rent in Massachusetts
Health|News|US

Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

August 08, 2024
Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health
Arts|Entertainment

St. Vincent channels something primal playing live music: 'It's kind of an exorcism for me'

As sweaty fans pushed up against one another, clutching their drinks and swaying to the music, Annie Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, was being transported

August 08, 2024
St. Vincent channels something primal playing live music: 'It's kind of an exorcism for me'
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

Iranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs

Authorities say two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are facing terrorism charges in the U.S. in connection with the interception of a vessel in the Arabian Sea that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs

August 08, 2024
Iranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza

Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza

August 08, 2024
Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza
Crime|Election|News|US

Potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC a concern following Trump assassination attempt, federal assessment says

Potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC a concern following Trump assassination attempt, federal assessment says

August 08, 2024
Potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC a concern following Trump assassination attempt, federal assessment says
Europe|News|Sports|World

Netherlands beats Germany for men's field hockey gold at the Paris Olympics

The Netherlands has won gold in men’s field hockey after beating Germany 2-1 in a shootout in the final at the Paris Olympics

August 08, 2024
Netherlands beats Germany for men's field hockey gold at the Paris Olympics
News|Sports|World

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track

Noah Lyles lost the Olympic 200 meters, falling to Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, then collapsing on the track and being carted off in a wheelchair

August 08, 2024
COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track
Americas|Economy|Election

Mexico's ruling party looking at changes to judicial reform to calm markets, sources say

Mexico's ruling party is considering changes to a proposed judicial reform in a bid to calm market concerns, including making the election of judges a staggered

August 08, 2024
Mexico's ruling party looking at changes to judicial reform to calm markets, sources say
Crime|Election|US

Case that could keep RFK Jr. off New York's presidential ballot ends

A judge is expected to decide soon whether Robert F

August 08, 2024
Case that could keep RFK Jr. off New York's presidential ballot ends
Americas|Election|News

Mexico's ruling party looking at changes to judicial reform to calm markets, sources say

Mexico's ruling party is considering changes to a proposed judicial reform in a bid to calm market concerns, including making the election of judges a staggered

August 08, 2024
Mexico's ruling party looking at changes to judicial reform to calm markets, sources say
Election|News|US

Republican who voted to impeach Trump will survive primary challenge, CNN projects, but tough general election looms

Republican who voted to impeach Trump will survive primary challenge, CNN projects, but tough general election looms

August 08, 2024
Republican who voted to impeach Trump will survive primary challenge, CNN projects, but tough general election looms
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Volatility hobbles options market bets on earnings-fueled US stocks swings

An options strategy that bets on individual stocks logging larger-than-expected moves after corporate results was winning big this earnings season but is

August 08, 2024
Volatility hobbles options market bets on earnings-fueled US stocks swings
Health|News|Sports

A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games dies during a swimming event at a Texas lake

A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games has died while competing in a swimming event at a Texas lake

August 08, 2024
A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games dies during a swimming event at a Texas lake
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel

‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns

‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns

August 08, 2024
‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

NYC's ice cream museum is sued by a man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool

A man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City has filed a lawsuit alleging that the facility was negligent for not warning customers that it is unsafe to jump into the sprinkle pool

August 08, 2024
NYC's ice cream museum is sued by a man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool
Health|News|US

US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says

US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says

August 08, 2024
US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says
Entertainment

Michelle Pfeiffer to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff

Michelle Pfeiffer to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff

August 08, 2024
Michelle Pfeiffer to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff
News|US

Harris secures support from union leaders. But workers are still weighing their options.

Harris secures support from union leaders. But workers are still weighing their options.

August 08, 2024
Harris secures support from union leaders. But workers are still weighing their options.
Health

How do breakdancers avoid breaking their necks?

A term emerged in the 1980s for a spinal cord injury caused by breaking called ‘break-dancing neck.’

August 08, 2024
How do breakdancers avoid breaking their necks?
Uncategorized

Victor Wembanyama will be a medalist at the Paris Olympics. Gold or silver awaits him on Saturday

Someone is going to have a very difficult task on Saturday

August 08, 2024
Victor Wembanyama will be a medalist at the Paris Olympics. Gold or silver awaits him on Saturday
Environment|News|Science|Travel

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes

August 08, 2024
Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes
Crime|Sports|US

Person drowns near site of 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth

Person drowns near site of 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth

August 08, 2024
Person drowns near site of 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth
Europe|News|Sports|World

France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics

Guerschon Yabusele scored 17 points and France beat Germany 73-69 to advance to the men’s Olympic basketball gold medal game

August 08, 2024
France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Two suspected Houthi attacks target a ship off Yemen in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, authorities say

Authorities say two suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait that links the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea

August 08, 2024
Two suspected Houthi attacks target a ship off Yemen in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, authorities say
Environment|News

A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways

After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month

August 08, 2024
A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways
Crime|Education|News|US

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting

The former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been “scapegoated” as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School

August 08, 2024
Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Olympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school

Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are heading back to school

August 08, 2024
Olympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school
Environment|Lifestyle|News|US

Woman watches backyard disappear after city says erosion is her problem

Woman watches backyard disappear after city says erosion is her problem

August 08, 2024
Woman watches backyard disappear after city says erosion is her problem
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Cate Blanchett wears top made of 102 spoons on the red carpet

Cate Blanchett wears top made of 102 spoons on the red carpet

August 08, 2024
Cate Blanchett wears top made of 102 spoons on the red carpet
Education|Lifestyle|News

East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers

East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers

August 08, 2024
East Bay center helps former inmates train for productive careers
Business|Education|US

Investigator says 'fraudulent' gift to Florida's only public historically Black university is void

A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has completely gone up in smoke

August 08, 2024
Investigator says 'fraudulent' gift to Florida's only public historically Black university is void
Environment|News|World

Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update

Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina

August 08, 2024
Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
Education|News|World

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

A federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard University can continue

August 08, 2024
Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead
Food|Health|News

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats

August 08, 2024
Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
Health|News|US

COVID-19 falls to No. 10 cause of death in US

U.S. death rates fell last year for all age groups compared with 2022

August 08, 2024
COVID-19 falls to No. 10 cause of death in US
News|Sports|US

Biden hosts World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House, says they 'embody resilience'

The Texas Rangers have visited the White House to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden

August 08, 2024
Biden hosts World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House, says they 'embody resilience'
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year

August 08, 2024
Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Minnesotan charged with "kingpin statute" for allegedly running "sprawling" Mexican drug trafficking ring

Minnesotan charged with "kingpin statute" for allegedly running "sprawling" Mexican drug trafficking ring

August 08, 2024
Minnesotan charged with "kingpin statute" for allegedly running "sprawling" Mexican drug trafficking ring
News|Political|World

Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail

Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail

August 08, 2024
Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street investment banking bonuses may rise up to 35%, compensation specialist says

Investment bankers working on debt underwriting may see bonuses climb by 25% to 35% this year, and bankers handling initial public offerings could see a 20% to 30% jump in 2024,

August 08, 2024
Wall Street investment banking bonuses may rise up to 35%, compensation specialist says
Americas|News|Uncategorized|World

DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say

Federal investigators say they have uncovered the DNA of a former U.S. Green Beret on some of the 60 automatic weapons he allegedly smuggled from Florida to South America as part of a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

August 08, 2024
DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say
Business|Finance|Technology

Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro explores sale, sources say

Trend Micro, a Japanese cybersecurity firm with a market value of about 950 billion yen ($6.5 billion), is exploring a sale after attracting buyout interest, people familiar

August 08, 2024
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro explores sale, sources say
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Travel

Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas

Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas

August 08, 2024
Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas
Crime|News|US

Lawsuit accuses security guards at Chicago Home Depot of beating, mistreating migrant laborers

Lawsuit accuses security guards at Chicago Home Depot of beating, mistreating migrant laborers

August 08, 2024
Lawsuit accuses security guards at Chicago Home Depot of beating, mistreating migrant laborers
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Residents of a frontline Israeli city feel Hezbollah’s war ‘getting closer’

Residents of a frontline Israeli city feel Hezbollah’s war ‘getting closer’

August 08, 2024
Residents of a frontline Israeli city feel Hezbollah’s war ‘getting closer’
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

South Jersey man with heart condition aims to break Guinness World Record with 2,000 muscle-ups

South Jersey man with heart condition aims to break Guinness World Record with 2,000 muscle-ups

August 08, 2024
South Jersey man with heart condition aims to break Guinness World Record with 2,000 muscle-ups
Crime|News|Uncategorized|US

Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials

A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other public officials

August 08, 2024
Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials
Education|Health|News|US

Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health

August 08, 2024
Local News Delaware Gov. John Carney signs two bills aimed at supporting youth mental health
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Cate Blanchett says ‘no one got paid anything’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’

Cate Blanchett says ‘no one got paid anything’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’

August 08, 2024
Cate Blanchett says ‘no one got paid anything’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’
Crime|News

6 charged in Bucks County drug bust after officials find meth, cocaine hidden in Bluetooth speakers

6 charged in Bucks County drug bust after officials find meth, cocaine hidden in Bluetooth speakers

August 08, 2024
6 charged in Bucks County drug bust after officials find meth, cocaine hidden in Bluetooth speakers
Crime|News

Victim hurt in June lithium-ion battery fire dies from injuries, FDNY says

Victim hurt in June lithium-ion battery fire dies from injuries, FDNY says

August 08, 2024
Victim hurt in June lithium-ion battery fire dies from injuries, FDNY says
Travel

Looking for something different at the beach? There's one north of Boston where the sand sings

Looking for something different at the beach? There's one north of Boston where the sand sings

August 08, 2024
Looking for something different at the beach? There's one north of Boston where the sand sings
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion to customers, US CFTC says

A U.S. court has ordered bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday.

August 08, 2024
Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion to customers, US CFTC says
News|US

Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more

U.S.

August 08, 2024
Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Top UN official tells Security Council that Islamic State group, affiliates gaining power in Africa

A top U.N. counterterrorism official has told the Security Council that a vast stretch of Africa could fall under the control of groups affiliated with the Islamic State group and affiliated terrorist groups

August 08, 2024
Top UN official tells Security Council that Islamic State group, affiliates gaining power in Africa
Crime|News

Cause of fire at Jewish Museum of Maryland being investigated

Cause of fire at Jewish Museum of Maryland being investigated

August 08, 2024
Cause of fire at Jewish Museum of Maryland being investigated
Crime|News

14-year-old's crime spree: Complaint details 13 armed robberies, carjackings, shooting, and deadly hit-and-run

14-year-old's crime spree: Complaint details 13 armed robberies, carjackings, shooting, and deadly hit-and-run

August 08, 2024
14-year-old's crime spree: Complaint details 13 armed robberies, carjackings, shooting, and deadly hit-and-run
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in more than a year

August 08, 2024
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year
Health|Science

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds

August 08, 2024
Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds
News|US

Here's a look at questions about Tim Walz's military record

Republicans are questioning Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s characterization of his time in uniform and his departure from military service

August 08, 2024
Here's a look at questions about Tim Walz's military record
Asia|Europe|MidEast|News|World

Cyprus again offers sanctuary as Middle East violence spreads

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is on standby to assist in the evacuation of Europeans and third-country nationals if conflict in the Middle East deepens, officials said

August 08, 2024
Cyprus again offers sanctuary as Middle East violence spreads
Science

Handlers help raise half-sister patas monkeys born weeks apart at an upstate New York zoo

A zoo in Syracuse, New York, has welcomed two baby patas monkeys born weeks apart

August 08, 2024
Handlers help raise half-sister patas monkeys born weeks apart at an upstate New York zoo
Business|Europe|Sports

Red Bull denies appeal of employee who accused F1 boss Christian Horner of misconduct

Red Bull has dismissed the appeal of an employee who accused the head of the company’s Formula 1 team of inappropriate conduct

August 08, 2024
Red Bull denies appeal of employee who accused F1 boss Christian Horner of misconduct
News

Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?

A goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf.

August 08, 2024
Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?
Crime|Europe|News|Technology

X's handling of UK riots could influence EU probe

An ongoing European Commission investigation into social media platform X could take its handling of harmful content related to the recent UK riots into account, a

August 08, 2024
X's handling of UK riots could influence EU probe
News|Sports|US

Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history

Breanna Stewart and the other moms on the US women’s basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing a piece of Olympic history

August 08, 2024
Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Liza Minnelli is ‘mad as hell’ and writing new memoir

Liza Minnelli is ‘mad as hell’ and writing new memoir

August 08, 2024
Liza Minnelli is ‘mad as hell’ and writing new memoir
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

With a new life and fresh ideas, Sandra Lee makes a TV comeback with a Netflix food competition show

Cookbook author and TV personality Sandra Lee is a co-host and judge on a new Netflix competition series called “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship" out Friday

August 08, 2024
With a new life and fresh ideas, Sandra Lee makes a TV comeback with a Netflix food competition show
MidEast|News|Travel

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

August 08, 2024
Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
Sports

Jets have Aaron Rodgers sit out their joint practice with the Commanders because of rainy weather

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sat out the team’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders as a precaution because of inclement weather

August 08, 2024
Jets have Aaron Rodgers sit out their joint practice with the Commanders because of rainy weather
Asia|Economy|News

What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?

Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday at a time when the country is facing

August 08, 2024
What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?
Business|News|Technology

Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves to prevent pets from setting your home on fire

Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves to prevent pets from setting your home on fire

August 08, 2024
Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves to prevent pets from setting your home on fire
Arts|Entertainment

‘Alien: Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

“Alien” Romulus," one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, is set to be one of the scariest, as well

August 08, 2024
‘Alien: Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots
Business|Technology|US

OpenAI is a bigger threat to Google than US regulators

Google is facing a bigger threat from Sam Altman's OpenAI even as it awaits a decision on how antitrust regulators in Washington plan to level the playing

August 08, 2024
OpenAI is a bigger threat to Google than US regulators
News|Sports|World

For Haiti, the Paris Olympics is about more than just winning gold

For the seven athletes competing for Haiti, participating in the Paris Games has always been about more than just winning gold

August 08, 2024
For Haiti, the Paris Olympics is about more than just winning gold
Africa|Election|News

Somalia's cabinet approves bill for universal suffrage

Somalia's cabinet approved a bill on Thursday that, if confirmed by parliament, will revert the country's election system to universal suffrage for the first time in decades,

August 08, 2024
Somalia's cabinet approves bill for universal suffrage
Africa|News

Kenyan youth call for ‘mother of all protests’ as president swears in new cabinet

Kenyan youth call for ‘mother of all protests’ as president swears in new cabinet

August 08, 2024
Kenyan youth call for ‘mother of all protests’ as president swears in new cabinet
News|Sports|US

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record

The Chicago White Sox have fired manager Pedro Grifol, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record

August 08, 2024
White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market

Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market

August 08, 2024
Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market
Arts|Entertainment

New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr

A revival of the cutthroat business play “Glengarry Glen Ross” is slated for Broadway this spring, cast with a star from “Succession.”

August 08, 2024
New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr
News|World

Skin diseases afflict Gaza's children as war drags on without end

Like thousands of Gaza children, Yasmine Al-Shanbari, 3, is not only suffering from the upheaval of war all around them.

August 08, 2024
Skin diseases afflict Gaza's children as war drags on without end
Asia|Business|News|US|World

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor

The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting,

August 08, 2024
US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor
Business|Economy|Europe

Berlin defence strategy eyes stakes in arms companies, report says

The German government could take a stake in arms-makers and defence projects in "strategic cases", according to a draft paper written by the economy and defence ministries, the

August 08, 2024
Berlin defence strategy eyes stakes in arms companies, report says
Business|Economy|News

The housing market just reached an incredible milestone

The housing market just reached an incredible milestone

August 08, 2024
The housing market just reached an incredible milestone
Sports

For even the most successful Olympians, life after the Games can be like ‘going down that cliff’

For even the most successful Olympians, life after the Games can be like ‘going down that cliff’

August 08, 2024
For even the most successful Olympians, life after the Games can be like ‘going down that cliff’
Americas|News

Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in

Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other's ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist

August 08, 2024
Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in
News|US|World

The leader of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement reflects on a year since the Lahaina fire

In the year since the Lahaina fires on Maui, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has helped more than 6,000 families through a robust recovery project

August 08, 2024
The leader of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement reflects on a year since the Lahaina fire
Science

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak early Monday

August 08, 2024
The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Instant View: Weekly jobless claims fall relieves recession-wary markets

A drop in the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week relieved markets that had been in a near panic about prospects for a recession and how aggressive the Federal

August 08, 2024
Instant View: Weekly jobless claims fall relieves recession-wary markets
Business|Finance|Health|US

Mounjaro, Zepbound pour money into Eli Lilly, fueling a better-than-expected second quarter

Eli Lilly blew past second-quarter expectations with the diabetes treatment Mounjaro and its weight loss counterpart Zepbound funneling more than $4 billion in sales to the drugmaker

August 08, 2024
Mounjaro, Zepbound pour money into Eli Lilly, fueling a better-than-expected second quarter
News|Sports|US

‘I want to encourage other women’: US star Raven Saunders wears mask and sunglasses in shot put semifinals

‘I want to encourage other women’: US star Raven Saunders wears mask and sunglasses in shot put semifinals

August 08, 2024
‘I want to encourage other women’: US star Raven Saunders wears mask and sunglasses in shot put semifinals
Europe|News|World

‘Furious battles are underway’: Kursk residents call on Putin for help after Ukrainian incursion

‘Furious battles are underway’: Kursk residents call on Putin for help after Ukrainian incursion

August 08, 2024
‘Furious battles are underway’: Kursk residents call on Putin for help after Ukrainian incursion
Business|Economy|News|US

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected in latest week

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting fears the labor market is unraveling were overblown and the gradual

August 08, 2024
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected in latest week
Uncategorized

Hindus in Bangladesh try to flee to India amid violence

By Ruma Paul and Krishna N.

August 08, 2024
Hindus in Bangladesh try to flee to India amid violence
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents

With every new incident of racial violence, Black people tend to undergo a collective sense of racial grief.

August 08, 2024
From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week but remain at slightly elevated though not troubling levels

August 08, 2024
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated
Crime|News|US

Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black victimhood

A white Philadelphia police officer was killed during a 1978 confrontation with the radical group MOVE. Often overlooked was the brutality leveled against the group’s spokesman.

August 08, 2024
Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black victimhood
Technology|US

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

2 scholars analyzed more than 1 million official Tweets from members of Congress − and found a lot of antidemocratic language that damages the very institution the politicians belong to.

August 08, 2024
Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric
Election|News|US

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will officially accept their nominations at the Democratic National Convention. A scholar of the presidency shares memorable moments from previous events.

August 08, 2024
From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area

A soil expert explains why flooding rice fields in South Florida benefits the agriculture-rich region.

August 08, 2024
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Lifestyle|Opinion

How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk

Giving cruddy clothing, furniture and other useless stuff to a charity does it no favors, since it costs money to get rid of damaged goods. The power of peer pressure could help alleviate this problem.

August 08, 2024
How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk
Education

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

Taking the stress and uncertainty out of going back to school can ease the process, a veteran counselor explains.

August 08, 2024
How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor
Travel

The tourism message in Maui that ‘has managed to stick around’

The tourism message in Maui that ‘has managed to stick around’

August 08, 2024
The tourism message in Maui that ‘has managed to stick around’
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate on ABC News, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic nominees

August 08, 2024
The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September
Africa|Crime|News

Kenya police use tear gas to clear pockets of protesters in Nairobi

Police fired tear gas to clear pockets of anti-government demonstrators from the centre of Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday, as their protest movement sought to

August 08, 2024
Kenya police use tear gas to clear pockets of protesters in Nairobi
Europe|News

Serbian villagers spark protest movement against planned lithium mine

Zlatko Kokanovic, a 48-year-old Serbian farmer, and fellow villagers have sparked nationwide protests to stop the building of Rio Tinto's first

August 08, 2024
Serbian villagers spark protest movement against planned lithium mine
Lifestyle|Travel

They spent 5 years researching their move abroad. Now they’re offering scouting trips to aspiring expats

They spent 5 years researching their move abroad. Now they’re offering scouting trips to aspiring expats

August 08, 2024
They spent 5 years researching their move abroad. Now they’re offering scouting trips to aspiring expats
Economy|Finance

Mexico headline inflation hits highest level in more than a year

Mexico's headline inflation rate rose again in July, reaching a level not seen in over a year, while the core index showed signs of moderation, according to data

August 08, 2024
Mexico headline inflation hits highest level in more than a year
Business|Technology|US

Boeing's new CEO visits factory that makes the 737 Max, including jet that lost door plug in flight

Boeing‘s new CEO is on the job and visiting a key factory near Seattle

August 08, 2024
Boeing's new CEO visits factory that makes the 737 Max, including jet that lost door plug in flight
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out

August 08, 2024
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Crime|News|US

Florida sheriff's deputy rescues missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pond

A Florida sheriff’s deputy ran through the woods, ripped off his bulletproof vest and waded into a pond after hearing the cries of a missing 5-year-old autistic boy

August 08, 2024
Florida sheriff's deputy rescues missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pond
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza airstrikes amid fears of wider war

Israeli forces stepped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, Palestinian medics said, in further battle with Hamas-led

August 08, 2024
Israel kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza airstrikes amid fears of wider war
Sports

Israel’s gold-medal winning windsurfer draws motivation from threats on his team

Israel’s gold-medal winning windsurfer draws motivation from threats on his team

August 08, 2024
Israel’s gold-medal winning windsurfer draws motivation from threats on his team
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

US government will loan $1.45 billion to help a South Korean firm build a solar plant in Georgia

The U.S. Department of Energy is loaning $1.45 billion to support a South Korean company’s bid to build up key parts of the solar supply chain inside the United States

August 08, 2024
US government will loan $1.45 billion to help a South Korean firm build a solar plant in Georgia
Business|News|Technology

Boeing’s new CEO is already making an overdue change his first day on the job

Boeing’s new CEO is already making an overdue change his first day on the job

August 08, 2024
Boeing’s new CEO is already making an overdue change his first day on the job
News|Technology|World

Turkey blocks Roblox access over abuse concerns, justice minister says

Turkey has blocked access to the popular video game platform Roblox over concerns about content that could lead to child abuse, the country's justice minister said.

August 08, 2024
Turkey blocks Roblox access over abuse concerns, justice minister says
Arts|Europe|News|Travel

Man under investigation in Spain for pouring water on ancient cave paintings to get a sharper photo

Man under investigation in Spain for pouring water on ancient cave paintings to get a sharper photo

August 08, 2024
Man under investigation in Spain for pouring water on ancient cave paintings to get a sharper photo
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarks

Paris is getting a colorful splash of Olympic creative spirit with nearly 30 vibrant street art pieces, popping up at bustling metro stations and airports and in front of city hall

August 08, 2024
Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US

Novavax cuts 2024 revenue forecast, shrinks European presence

Novavax on Thursday trimmed its annual revenue forecast again and said it would pare back its presence in Europe through the rest of the year, ahead of handing over the rights

August 08, 2024
Novavax cuts 2024 revenue forecast, shrinks European presence
Health|News|US

More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them

More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them

August 08, 2024
More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Martin Marietta cuts FY earnings outlook on Blue Water deal impact

Building material supplier Martin Marietta cut its forecast for full-year 2024 revenue and net earnings on Thursday to account for a charge related to its acquisition of Blue Water

August 08, 2024
Martin Marietta cuts FY earnings outlook on Blue Water deal impact
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kelsea Ballerini announces new album, 'Patterns.' It isn't what you'd expect: 'I'm team no rules'

Kelsea Ballerini is preparing to release her fifth studio album, called “Patterns,” this fall and people expecting a “happy-go-lucky,” lovey-dovey album from an artist in a new relationship may find more complication

August 08, 2024
Kelsea Ballerini announces new album, 'Patterns.' It isn't what you'd expect: 'I'm team no rules'
Business|Finance|Sports

Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory

Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Thursday on margins boost from selling its sports apparel at full price and lower inventory at a time when consumers

August 08, 2024
Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Opinion

Why this photographer prefers to be called a ‘visual activist’

Why this photographer prefers to be called a ‘visual activist’

August 08, 2024
Why this photographer prefers to be called a ‘visual activist’
Sports

‘Goodbye wrestling’: Indian Olympian appears to announce her retirement after being disqualified from gold medal match

‘Goodbye wrestling’: Indian Olympian appears to announce her retirement after being disqualified from gold medal match

August 08, 2024
‘Goodbye wrestling’: Indian Olympian appears to announce her retirement after being disqualified from gold medal match
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified

Israel’s Western allies have condemned remarks by the country's far-right finance minister who suggested that causing the starvation of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians “might be just and moral” until Hamas-held hostages are released

August 08, 2024
Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified
Business|US

Palantir to deploy AI products on Microsoft Azure for U.S. government agencies

Palantir Technologies said on Thursday it will offer its products, including the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) on Microsoft's cloud platforms, which cater to the U.S. government

August 08, 2024
Palantir to deploy AI products on Microsoft Azure for U.S. government agencies
Crime|News|US|World

Russian prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for US-Russian woman in treason trial

Russian prosecutors on Thursday asked for a 15-year sentence in the treason trial of a Russian-American woman, who has pleaded guilty, Russian news agencies reported

August 08, 2024
Russian prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for US-Russian woman in treason trial
Sports

The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained

The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained

August 08, 2024
The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained
Asia|Sports

China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers

China is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics

August 08, 2024
China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers
Asia|News|Sports

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

South Korean officials say providing Samsung smartphones to North Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics would violate U.N. Security Council sanctions against the country over its nuclear ambitions

August 08, 2024
Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza

The Israeli military has ordered another mass evacuation in large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, saying its forces will soon operate there in response to Palestinian rocket fire

August 08, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza
Business|Finance|Food

Restaurant Brands beats quarterly revenue estimates on Tim Hortons boost

Restaurant Brands International beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Thursday, as steady demand at its Tim Hortons coffee outlets helped counter

August 08, 2024
Restaurant Brands beats quarterly revenue estimates on Tim Hortons boost
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Planemaker Embraer shares jump after quarterly earnings beat

Brazilian planemaker Embraer's second-quarter net income jumped by almost 40%, it said on Thursday, beating market expectations and sending its shares sharply higher after

August 08, 2024
Planemaker Embraer shares jump after quarterly earnings beat
News|Sports

In Olympic relay, Sha'Carri Richardson saves US women, while men advance easily and Jamaica is out

Sha’Carri Richardson bailed out the U.S. women out from near collapse in the Olympic 4x100 relay, overcoming a German runner in the anchor leg to help the Americans move to the gold-medal race

August 08, 2024
In Olympic relay, Sha'Carri Richardson saves US women, while men advance easily and Jamaica is out
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Allianz CEO warns that high public debt is "really scary"

Germany's Allianz, one of Europe's biggest financial firms and investors, warned on Thursday about high public debt levels and the risk of sovereign bonds.

August 08, 2024
Allianz CEO warns that high public debt is "really scary"
News|US

Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are showing their support for organized labor by appearing at a Detroit-area union hall

August 08, 2024
Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall
Business|Economy|Travel|US

Travel companies rein in their forecasts as US consumers cut spending

Travel companies including Airbnb and Marriott International are forecasting a slowdown in leisure travel as U.S. consumers wait longer to book vacations in a

August 08, 2024
Travel companies rein in their forecasts as US consumers cut spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time

A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its

August 08, 2024
The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Meet Dominika Banevič, teenage breaking superstar who wants to ‘write history’ in the Olympics’ newest sport

Meet Dominika Banevič, teenage breaking superstar who wants to ‘write history’ in the Olympics’ newest sport

August 08, 2024
Meet Dominika Banevič, teenage breaking superstar who wants to ‘write history’ in the Olympics’ newest sport
News|Sports

Dominika Banevič: 17-year-old rising breaking star aims for Olympic glory

Although breaking's rising star Dominika Banevič is just 17 years old, she is one of the frontrunners to claim victory in the newest Olympic sport. In an interview with CNN Sport, the Lithuanian talks about her grueling training schedule, qualification and hopes for her Olympic debut.

August 08, 2024
Dominika Banevič: 17-year-old rising breaking star aims for Olympic glory
News|Opinion|Political

Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion

Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion

August 08, 2024
Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion
Asia|News|World

South Korean authorities question individual who crossed the border from the North

South Korean authorities are questioning a suspected North Korean resident who crossed into the South, according to South Korea’s military

August 08, 2024
South Korean authorities question individual who crossed the border from the North
News|World

Russia says troops are battling to push Ukrainian forces back after cross-border incursion in Kursk

Russia's Defense Ministry says the country's troops are fighting Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region on the third day of one of the largest cross-border incursions of the war

August 08, 2024
Russia says troops are battling to push Ukrainian forces back after cross-border incursion in Kursk
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq, S&P 500 end 2% higher in rally after US jobless data

U.S. stocks jumped on Thursday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each ending more than 2% higher after jobless claims fell more than expected in the latest week

August 08, 2024
Nasdaq, S&P 500 end 2% higher in rally after US jobless data
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot

Taylor Swift fans are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in Vienna

August 08, 2024
Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right

British authorities say they're preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applaud the efforts of anti-racism campaigners and police who largely stifled a threatened wave of far-right demonstrations overnight

August 08, 2024
Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right
Africa|Economy|News|World

In deluge of protests, fuel subsidies prove hard to abolish

Like thousands of Nigerians and millions of others across the developing world, higher fuel costs have irked Antonia Arosanwo.

August 08, 2024
In deluge of protests, fuel subsidies prove hard to abolish
Celebrity|Entertainment

Raven Saunders, the masked shot putter who won silver in Tokyo, qualifies for final

Who was that masked person

August 08, 2024
Raven Saunders, the masked shot putter who won silver in Tokyo, qualifies for final
Asia|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Japan’s stock market rally fades as fear returns

Japan’s stock market rally fades as fear returns

August 08, 2024
Japan’s stock market rally fades as fear returns
Business|Europe|Finance|World

AB InBev sale of Russian JV stake to Anadolu Efes rejected by authorities

Russian authorities have rejected Anheuser-Busch InBev and Anadolu Efes' deal whereby the world's top beer maker would sell its stake in their Russian joint venture to the Turkish

August 08, 2024
AB InBev sale of Russian JV stake to Anadolu Efes rejected by authorities
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

ISIS-inspired suspect in Taylor Swift show plot planned suicide attack

An Austrian teenager arrested over an alleged plot to strike a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna planned to carry out a suicide attack

August 08, 2024
ISIS-inspired suspect in Taylor Swift show plot planned suicide attack
Asia|News|World

A powerful quake hits off Japan's coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are minor and there have been no reports of serious damage

August 08, 2024
A powerful quake hits off Japan's coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
Crime|Europe|News

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on

August 08, 2024
UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert
Sports

Tug of war, pistol dueling and other strange Olympic Games

Tug of war, pistol dueling and other strange Olympic Games

August 08, 2024
Tug of war, pistol dueling and other strange Olympic Games
Americas|Asia|News|World

US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded

US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded

August 08, 2024
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
Asia|News|World

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

August 08, 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

Austrian authorities say both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida

August 08, 2024
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ's communication about-face may haunt future rate moves

The Bank of Japan managed to calm investor nerves during global market turmoil this week by reversing a calibrated strategy to communicate steady interest-rate rises,

August 08, 2024
BOJ's communication about-face may haunt future rate moves
Europe|News|World

Russia battles Ukrainian troops for third day after shock incursion

Russian forces were battling Ukrainian troops for a third day on Thursday after they smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region, an audacious attack

August 08, 2024
Russia battles Ukrainian troops for third day after shock incursion
Business|Finance|Technology

Viasat raises fiscal 2025 revenue forecast on boost from aviation, defense markets

Viasat raised its fiscal year 2025 revenue forecast on Wednesday, indicating a surge in demand for the satellite communications company's connectivity solutions from the aviation and

August 08, 2024
Viasat raises fiscal 2025 revenue forecast on boost from aviation, defense markets
Europe|News|World

Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont, a fugitive since 2017, returns to Spain. But then he vanishes again

Police have launched a manhunt in Barcelona for ex-Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont

August 08, 2024
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont, a fugitive since 2017, returns to Spain. But then he vanishes again
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Euronav flags US politics, China economy as risks to shipping momentum

Euronav expects a rise global sea trade this year driven by the rerouting of Red Sea shipping though a change in the U.S. presidency and a slowdown in China's economy are risk factors, the

August 08, 2024
Euronav flags US politics, China economy as risks to shipping momentum
Crime|News|US

Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state's first execution since 2010

Utah death row inmate Taberon Dave Honie has been put to death by lethal injection for the stabbing death of his girlfriend’s mother in the state’s first execution since 2010

August 08, 2024
Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state's first execution since 2010
Environment|News|World

The Latest: Debby moves inland as the tropical depression soaks the Carolinas

Tropical Depression Debby is heading up the East Coast as it has made landfall for a second time

August 08, 2024
The Latest: Debby moves inland as the tropical depression soaks the Carolinas
Technology

World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas

As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object – except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs

August 08, 2024
World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas
Crime|News|US

Three people arrested in rural Nevada over altercation that Black man says involved a racial slur

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with a verbal altercation last week in Virginia City, Nevada, during which a Black man said a racial slur was directed at him by a man who also said “they have a hanging tree” for people like him

August 08, 2024
Three people arrested in rural Nevada over altercation that Black man says involved a racial slur
Business|Europe|News|Technology

Rheinmetall confident of hitting 'at least' full-year targets

German defence group Rheinmetall will at the very least hit its full-year sales and earnings targets after a strong first half as demand for weapons in Europe remains unabated after

August 08, 2024
Rheinmetall confident of hitting 'at least' full-year targets
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Taylor Swift fans express heartbreak, fear and relief after terror threat stops shows

Taylor Swift fans express heartbreak, fear and relief after terror threat stops shows

August 08, 2024
Taylor Swift fans express heartbreak, fear and relief after terror threat stops shows
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Analyst on why she thinks Taylor Swift concerts were canceled in Vienna

 Three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria have been canceled as Austrian authorities say that two suspects were arrested in connection with plans for an alleged attack in the Vienna region. CNN senior national security analyst Juliette Kayyem has the details.

August 08, 2024
Analyst on why she thinks Taylor Swift concerts were canceled in Vienna
Sports

Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4

Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Wednesday night

August 08, 2024
Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4
News

Debby spreads torrential rain and tornado threat north as it rapidly accelerates toward the Northeast

Debby spreads torrential rain and tornado threat north as it rapidly accelerates toward the Northeast

August 08, 2024
Debby spreads torrential rain and tornado threat north as it rapidly accelerates toward the Northeast
Environment|News|US|World

Driver rescued after flood overtakes her car in Florida

A woman was left trapped in her SUV after she drove through flood waters following Hurricane Debby.

August 08, 2024
Driver rescued after flood overtakes her car in Florida
Environment|News|Science

CNN meteorologist warns of ongoing damage caused by Storm Debby

CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar reports severe weather impacting North Carolina, including tornadoes and flash flooding.

August 08, 2024
CNN meteorologist warns of ongoing damage caused by Storm Debby
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Slumping US tech stocks tempt some buyers to brave rocky market

Investors are tiptoeing back into shares of U.S. tech stocks following a sharp tumble, even as some still-elevated valuations threaten to punish dip buyers if

August 08, 2024
Slumping US tech stocks tempt some buyers to brave rocky market
Economy|Health|News|US

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

August 08, 2024
Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows
Asia|World

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus takes the helm in Bangladesh, to seek peace and prepare elections

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has taken the oath of office to lead Bangladesh’s interim government after protests forced out Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this week

August 08, 2024
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus takes the helm in Bangladesh, to seek peace and prepare elections
Sports|US

Kyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over Dodgers

Kyle Schwarber homered three times and tied a career high with seven RBIs in the Philadelphia Phillies' 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night

August 08, 2024
Kyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over Dodgers
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Relatives of Belarus' political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn't free their loved ones

A wave of disappointment swept over opposition activists in Belarus last week as the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War unfolded and they learned it included none of the Belarusian political detainees who’ve been locked up for years by its authoritarian leader

August 08, 2024
Relatives of Belarus' political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn't free their loved ones
Election|News|US

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up

August 08, 2024
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Sports|US

Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shakes up US Senate primary race in Minnesota

Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White has shaken up a U.S. Senate primary race in Minnesota

August 08, 2024
Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shakes up US Senate primary race in Minnesota
Health|US

In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights

The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic

August 08, 2024
In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights
Americas|Election|News|World

Takeaways from AP report on fear of repression in post-election Venezuela

A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential election

August 08, 2024
Takeaways from AP report on fear of repression in post-election Venezuela
Americas|News|World

An aid worker's airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election

A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential election

August 08, 2024
An aid worker's airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election
Environment|News

A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby

Tornadoes spawned by Debby have leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person

August 08, 2024
A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Lifestyle|News|US

The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response

Gov. Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats have enacted big changes in the two years that they’ve had full control of the Minnesota Legislature, from expansions of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights to initiatives aimed at making life easier for families

August 08, 2024
The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

How horses at the Spirit Horse Ranch help Maui wildfire survivors process their grief

One year after the Maui fires, thousands of residents struggle with grieving the losses of loved ones and generational homes

August 08, 2024
How horses at the Spirit Horse Ranch help Maui wildfire survivors process their grief
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

Filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity

August 08, 2024
Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Environment|News|Technology

South Korea to hold emergency meeting after EV fires raise safety concerns

South Korea's environment ministry said on Thursday it plans to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss fires involving electric vehicles (EVs), including a

August 08, 2024
South Korea to hold emergency meeting after EV fires raise safety concerns
News|Political

Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again

Nancy Pelosi’s influence can be seen all across the Democratic Party shakeup

August 08, 2024
Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman

Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman

August 08, 2024
Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan closely watching stock moves but is not in a phase of action, finance minister says

Japanese authorities are closely watching stock market developments but are not in a phase of taking specific actions, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, as volatility

August 08, 2024
Japan closely watching stock moves but is not in a phase of action, finance minister says
Economy|Finance|News|US

Global stock index rises with dollar, yields as data calms nerves

A closely followed global equities index jumped more than 1% on Thursday after lower-than-expected weekly U.S. unemployment claims calmed

August 08, 2024
Global stock index rises with dollar, yields as data calms nerves
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since 2022 in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve

August 08, 2024
Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%
Environment|News|Science|World

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July

August 08, 2024
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Crime|News|US

Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder, audio shows

Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have been hammering Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his response to the violence that erupted in the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd

August 08, 2024
Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder, audio shows
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to 'influence' US agencies, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman who was trying to “influence U.S. government agencies” during Joe Biden’s term as vice president

August 08, 2024
Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to 'influence' US agencies, prosecutors say
Economy|Finance|News|US

Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected

The dollar rose on Thursday after new U.S. labor market data showed that unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, easing fears of an imminent

August 08, 2024
Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected
Crime|News|US

Man charged with murder in connection with 3 strangulation deaths in Southern California in 1977

Man charged with murder in connection with 3 strangulation deaths in Southern California in 1977

August 07, 2024
Man charged with murder in connection with 3 strangulation deaths in Southern California in 1977
Celebrity|Entertainment

Steve Martin says he declined to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’ because he’s ‘not an impressionist’

Steve Martin says he declined to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’ because he’s ‘not an impressionist’

August 07, 2024
Steve Martin says he declined to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’ because he’s ‘not an impressionist’
News|US

Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months

Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months

August 07, 2024
Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BOJ debated further rate hikes in July, prompting hawkish shift

Bank of Japan policymakers, in deciding a landmark increase in interest rates last month, discussed further rate hikes, a summary of the discussion showed on Thursday,

August 07, 2024
BOJ debated further rate hikes in July, prompting hawkish shift
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Rapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis for previous traffic charge, accused of illegal drug possession

Rapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis for previous traffic charge, accused of illegal drug possession

August 07, 2024
Rapper Nelly arrested in St. Louis for previous traffic charge, accused of illegal drug possession
Asia|News|World

Nobel laureate Yunus takes charge of Bangladesh, hopes to heal strife-torn country

Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday, hoping to help heal the country that was convulsed by weeks of violence,

August 07, 2024
Nobel laureate Yunus takes charge of Bangladesh, hopes to heal strife-torn country
Crime|News

Bail remains set at $500,000 for man charged in gift card scam

Bail remains set at $500,000 for man charged in gift card scam

August 07, 2024
Bail remains set at $500,000 for man charged in gift card scam
Education|News|Uncategorized

Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come

Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come

August 07, 2024
Parent claims children were stranded when school bus did not come
Australia

A good day, mate: Kennedy wins pole vault at Paris Games for Australia's record 18th Olympic gold

It was a good day for Australia, mate

August 07, 2024
A good day, mate: Kennedy wins pole vault at Paris Games for Australia's record 18th Olympic gold
News|Opinion|US

Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

August 07, 2024
Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests
MidEast|News|World

World Central Kitchen says Palestinian staff member killed in Gaza

The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a U.S.-based, non-governmental organisation, said on Thursday that a Palestinian staff member had been killed in Gaza.

August 07, 2024
World Central Kitchen says Palestinian staff member killed in Gaza
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Community hosts prayer vigil for master deputy sheriff killed in ambush

Community hosts prayer vigil for master deputy sheriff killed in ambush

August 07, 2024
Community hosts prayer vigil for master deputy sheriff killed in ambush
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Steve Martin turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on 'SNL,' dashing internet's casting hopes

Steve Martin’s next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he’d portray

August 07, 2024
Steve Martin turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on 'SNL,' dashing internet's casting hopes
Environment|News

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

The Environmental Protection Agency announced an immediate ban on selling the pesticide DCPA or Dacthal

August 07, 2024
EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses
Election|News|US

Hear Biden’s response to the possibility of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election

In an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” President Joe Biden says he’s “not confident” Trump would accept election results if he loses. 

August 07, 2024
Hear Biden’s response to the possibility of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

August 07, 2024
Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses
News

Family holds out hope missing pilot is alive

Family holds out hope missing pilot is alive

August 07, 2024
Family holds out hope missing pilot is alive
Americas|Crime|Election|News|Political

Venezuela launches criminal probe into publishers of election tally website

Venezuela's top prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Wednesday he would open a criminal investigation into the publishers of a website showing election tallies collected by the country's

August 07, 2024
Venezuela launches criminal probe into publishers of election tally website
Economy|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

'I didn't do one thing wrong': Woman faces homelessness amid rental issues

'I didn't do one thing wrong': Woman faces homelessness amid rental issues

August 07, 2024
'I didn't do one thing wrong': Woman faces homelessness amid rental issues
Business|News

Costco is cracking down on membership moochers

Costco is cracking down on membership moochers

August 07, 2024
Costco is cracking down on membership moochers
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK records record level of antisemitism in first half of year, charity says

Britain saw almost 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024, a record figure for the first six months of any year, a Jewish advisory body said on Thursday.

August 07, 2024
UK records record level of antisemitism in first half of year, charity says
Crime|News

Missing Boise boy's body found in a canal not far from where he disappeared

Missing Boise boy's body found in a canal not far from where he disappeared

August 07, 2024
Missing Boise boy's body found in a canal not far from where he disappeared
News|World

Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator further erodes Gulf state’s role

Successor to slain Palestinian negotiator is a hardliner who resides in Gaza’s tunnels and has no realistic chance of being in Doha for talks.

August 07, 2024
Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator further erodes Gulf state’s role
Europe|News|Opinion|World

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK

August 07, 2024
‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK
US|World

South Korean nuclear weapons would fracture US ties, defence chief says

South Korea could rupture its U.S. alliance and shock financial markets if it started building nuclear weapons, Defence Minister Shin Won-sik told

August 07, 2024
South Korean nuclear weapons would fracture US ties, defence chief says
Environment|News|Science|World

US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change, report says

The world is falling well short of a promise signed at global climate talks last year to triple the amount of wind power, according to research by an energy think tank released Thursday

August 07, 2024
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change, report says
Election|News|US

1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race

One of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump and a candidate endorsed by the former president have advanced to the November general election in Washington state’s 4th Congressional District race

August 07, 2024
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race
Environment|News

105,000-acre Paddock Fire forces Level 3 evacuations

105,000-acre Paddock Fire forces Level 3 evacuations

August 07, 2024
105,000-acre Paddock Fire forces Level 3 evacuations
Opinion|Sports

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says he stands behind comments he made during polarizing speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said Wednesday he was “very intentional” in the comments he made during a polarizing college commencement speech in May and that he stands behind what he said then

August 07, 2024
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says he stands behind comments he made during polarizing speech
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die

Rapper Nelly has been arrested at a St. Louis-area casino

August 07, 2024
Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die
MidEast|News|Political

Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say

Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say

August 07, 2024
Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say
Health|News

Oklahoma seeks Supreme Court order that Biden administration stop blocking health grants amid abortion referral dispute

Oklahoma seeks Supreme Court order that Biden administration stop blocking health grants amid abortion referral dispute

August 07, 2024
Oklahoma seeks Supreme Court order that Biden administration stop blocking health grants amid abortion referral dispute
News|Sports

The land of Usain Bolt is racking up medals in field events, including Olympic discus gold

Jamaica is known for producing elite sprinters such as Usain Bolt

August 07, 2024
The land of Usain Bolt is racking up medals in field events, including Olympic discus gold
Crime|News|US

Police shooting of Baltimore teen prompts outrage among residents

Residents of a southwest Baltimore neighborhood are outraged after police officers shot and killed a fleeing teenager

August 07, 2024
Police shooting of Baltimore teen prompts outrage among residents
News|Sports|World

Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics

Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics

August 07, 2024
Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics
Health|News|World

Deadlier strain of mpox spreads to more countries, raising officials’ alarm

Deadlier strain of mpox spreads to more countries, raising officials’ alarm

August 07, 2024
Deadlier strain of mpox spreads to more countries, raising officials’ alarm
Arts|Europe|Sports

Mystery Paris street artist 'Invader' glues up new work to celebrate Olympics and delight fans

The mystery French street artist known only as “Invader” has struck Paris again, this time to celebrate the Olympics

August 07, 2024
Mystery Paris street artist 'Invader' glues up new work to celebrate Olympics and delight fans
Crime|News|US

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law restoring right to vote to people with felony convictions

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a 2023 state law that restores voting rights for felons once they have completed their prison sentences

August 07, 2024
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law restoring right to vote to people with felony convictions
Crime|News|US

George Santos seeking anonymous jury; govt wants campaign lies admitted as evidence as trial nears

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is requesting a partially anonymous jury as his September fraud trial nears

August 07, 2024
George Santos seeking anonymous jury; govt wants campaign lies admitted as evidence as trial nears
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Journey keyboardist asks judge to resolve deadlock with band's lead guitarist

The rock band Journey has made many hits over the past 50 years, but the song that might now be resonating the loudest for some band and crew members is “Separate Ways.”

August 07, 2024
Journey keyboardist asks judge to resolve deadlock with band's lead guitarist
Business|Education|News

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout

August 07, 2024
College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout
Election|News|US

Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is defending a false claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity

August 07, 2024
Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity
News|Sports|World

Paris Olympics Day 12: Quincy Hall gives Americans another come-from-behind gold

Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback on Day 12 of the Paris Olympics

August 07, 2024
Paris Olympics Day 12: Quincy Hall gives Americans another come-from-behind gold
Sports|US

A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young help US rout Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic women's hoops semifinals

A’ja Wilson scored 20 points and Jackie Young added 15 points to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 88-74 in the quarterfinals, extending its record winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic wins

August 07, 2024
A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young help US rout Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic women's hoops semifinals
News|Science|Technology|US

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

August 07, 2024
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Environment|News|US

Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016

Residents of one Georgia neighborhood are cleaning up homes flooded by tropical weather for the second time in eight years

August 07, 2024
Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016
Americas|Economy|World

As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work

Throughout decades of political change in Argentina, the annual Aug. 7 pilgrimage to St. Cayetano Sanctuary has served as a potent, and grim, reminder that in Argentina, economic despair remains a constant

August 07, 2024
As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work
News|Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the first test flight crew of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, have now been in space for 63 days, with no return date in sight. Retired NASA astronaut Terry Verts shares how the crew may be feeling. 

August 07, 2024
Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why
News|Sports

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the US Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he'll miss this year

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the U.S. Open

August 07, 2024
Rafael Nadal withdraws from the US Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he'll miss this year
Sports

Noah Lyles might be the Fastest Man Alive, but he wasn't even fastest in his Olympic 200 semifinal

The 200 meters is supposed to be the easy half of Noah Lyles' historic Olympic sprint double

August 07, 2024
Noah Lyles might be the Fastest Man Alive, but he wasn't even fastest in his Olympic 200 semifinal
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel shareholders sue chipmaker after job, dividend cuts cause stock plunge

Intel was sued on Wednesday by shareholders who said the Silicon Valley chipmaker fraudulently concealed problems that led it to post weak results, slash jobs and

August 07, 2024
Intel shareholders sue chipmaker after job, dividend cuts cause stock plunge
Entertainment

Jack Black says Tenacious D will ‘be back when it feels right’ after cancelling tour amid backlash

Jack Black says Tenacious D will ‘be back when it feels right’ after cancelling tour amid backlash

August 07, 2024
Jack Black says Tenacious D will ‘be back when it feels right’ after cancelling tour amid backlash
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder

A Los Angeles County jury has found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock

August 07, 2024
Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder
Environment|News|World

Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood

Residents in Alaska’s capital are clearing out waterlogged homes following an outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier

August 07, 2024
Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood
Election|News|US

Vance jokes he's checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he had a bit of fun Wednesday trying to catch up with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on an airport tarmac the two shared as part of dueling campaign travels

August 07, 2024
Vance jokes he's checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Beyond Meat reports better-than-expected sales despite demand remaining weak

Beyond Meat has reported better-than-expected sales in the second quarter despite continuing weak demand for its plant-based meat

August 07, 2024
Beyond Meat reports better-than-expected sales despite demand remaining weak
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

After baby's death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis

The parents of Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue manufacturer Abbott Nutrition

August 07, 2024
After baby's death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis
Business|Finance|US

Occidental Petroleum beats second-quarter profit estimates on higher production

Occidental Petroleum on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit by 34%, in the first results since it closed the $12 billion

August 07, 2024
Occidental Petroleum beats second-quarter profit estimates on higher production
MidEast|News

Israel court hears bid to close prison where soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian

Israel’s Supreme Court has convened again to consider a petition to shut down a military prison where soldiers have been accused of abusing Palestinian detainees

August 07, 2024
Israel court hears bid to close prison where soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian
News|Political|World

State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees

State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees

August 07, 2024
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
News

Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president

Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president

August 07, 2024
Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president
Election|News|Opinion|US

Fact-checking Vance's claims on Walz's military service

CNN's Alayna Treene fact-checks JD Vance's claims about Tim Walz's military service.

August 07, 2024
Fact-checking Vance's claims on Walz's military service
Election|News|US

Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state's fake electors case

Court documents show that the Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to consider also charging the former president, but prosecutors urged them not to

August 07, 2024
Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state's fake electors case
Business|Economy|Finance

Homeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs

A recent pullback in mortgage rates is spurring more homeowners to refinance their home loan and lower their monthly payments

August 07, 2024
Homeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs
Business|Technology|US

NTSB to conduct safety culture survey of Boeing 737 MAX factory workers

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to conduct a safety culture survey of employees at Boeing's 737 MAX factory in Renton, Washington, the board's chair said on Wednesday.

August 07, 2024
NTSB to conduct safety culture survey of Boeing 737 MAX factory workers
Crime|News|US

Illinois governor calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting

Illinois governor calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting

August 07, 2024
Illinois governor calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting
Asia|Sports

Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics

August 07, 2024
Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender
Sports

Breaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut. How will the competitors be judged?

Breaking, or breakdancing, is the only completely new sport at the Paris Games

August 07, 2024
Breaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut. How will the competitors be judged?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack

Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack

August 07, 2024
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
Environment|News

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says

The amount of deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon went down by nearly half in the last year, according to government satellite data released Wednesday

August 07, 2024
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says
Crime|News|US|Videos

Former Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder after video shows them holding down Black man

Prosecutors in Milwaukee have charged four former hotel workers in connection with D'Vontaye Mitchell's death after a bystander's video showed them piling on the Black man as they tried to remove him from the lobby

August 07, 2024
Former Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder after video shows them holding down Black man
MidEast|News|World

Reports of Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners concerning, White House says

Reports of rape, torture and abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel's military are deeply concerning, the White House said on Wednesday.

August 07, 2024
Reports of Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners concerning, White House says
Sports

Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery

Texas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season

August 07, 2024
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Crime|News|US

Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has narrowly recommended to the governor that he spare the life of a man on death row

August 07, 2024
Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row
Entertainment|Technology

Addicted to the Olympics? A turnaround for the Peacock streaming service probably contributed

Three years ago in Tokyo, NBC's Peacock streaming service was a laughingstock, riddled with glitches and unfulfilled promise

August 07, 2024
Addicted to the Olympics? A turnaround for the Peacock streaming service probably contributed
Election|News|US

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticket

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's ready to campaign for the national Democratic ticket

August 07, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticket
Election|Fashion and Beauty|US

Look of the Week: Harris-Walz’s campaign hat says more than you might think

Look of the Week: Harris-Walz’s campaign hat says more than you might think

August 07, 2024
Look of the Week: Harris-Walz’s campaign hat says more than you might think
News|Sports|World

Freddie Crittenden takes full advantage of track's new repechage rule to earn place in hurdles final

Taking the easy road has never been the way for American hurdler Freddie Crittenden, and he certainly didn’t change at the Olympics

August 07, 2024
Freddie Crittenden takes full advantage of track's new repechage rule to earn place in hurdles final
News|Sports|US

NASCAR's Bristol Motor Speedway to host Reds-Braves MLB game next season, AP source says

Bristol Motor Speedway will host an MLB game between Cincinnati and Atlanta in 2025

August 07, 2024
NASCAR's Bristol Motor Speedway to host Reds-Braves MLB game next season, AP source says
Business|Finance|News

Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets

Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds while making the payouts

August 07, 2024
Bet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets
News|World

UK, Egypt issue alerts for Iran, Lebanon airspace as risks of military conflict rise

Britain and Egypt asked their airlines on Wednesday to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace amid growing fears of a possible broader

August 07, 2024
UK, Egypt issue alerts for Iran, Lebanon airspace as risks of military conflict rise
News|Sports|US

Quincy Hall gets a gold in the Olympic 400 meters with yet another US comeback on the Paris track

Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback, sprinting from far behind in the 400 meters to reel in three runners and capture the gold medal

August 07, 2024
Quincy Hall gets a gold in the Olympic 400 meters with yet another US comeback on the Paris track
Education|Health|News|Sports

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.

High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.

August 07, 2024
High School student Jayvion Taylor died at football practice. Here's what happened.
Crime|News|US

FBI: California woman brought sword, whip and other weapons into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot

A California woman has been charged with taking a cache of weapons into the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by a mob of Donald Trump supporters

August 07, 2024
FBI: California woman brought sword, whip and other weapons into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Delta passengers sue airline over refund refusals after CrowdStrike meltdown

Delta passengers sue airline over refund refusals after CrowdStrike meltdown

August 07, 2024
Delta passengers sue airline over refund refusals after CrowdStrike meltdown
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Traders lose billions on big volatility short after stocks rout

A wager that stock markets would stay calm has cost retail traders, hedge funds and pension funds billions after a selloff in global stocks, highlighting the risks

August 07, 2024
Traders lose billions on big volatility short after stocks rout
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Community fighting against tiny homes for the homeless

Community fighting against tiny homes for the homeless

August 07, 2024
Community fighting against tiny homes for the homeless
Environment|Health

Canada to fund health study on how oil sands impact Indigenous communities

Canada will fund an Indigenous-led study into how oil sands development impacts the health of local communities, the government said on Wednesday, following a tailings water

August 07, 2024
Canada to fund health study on how oil sands impact Indigenous communities
Crime|News|US

Police issue violation notices to migrant families at park

Police issue violation notices to migrant families at park

August 07, 2024
Police issue violation notices to migrant families at park
Crime|News|US

Illinois governor says sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home should resign

The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month

August 07, 2024
Illinois governor says sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home should resign
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbors voice health concerns over excessive dust on golf course during storms

Neighbors voice health concerns over excessive dust on golf course during storms

August 07, 2024
Neighbors voice health concerns over excessive dust on golf course during storms
News|Sports

Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with a leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday

August 07, 2024
Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury
News|Uncategorized|US

Minnesota court upholds Walz-backed law restoring felons' right to vote

The Minnesota

August 07, 2024
Minnesota court upholds Walz-backed law restoring felons' right to vote
Arts|Education

Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September

Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver was hired Wednesday as president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

August 07, 2024
Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September
Education|Lifestyle

Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids

Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids

August 07, 2024
Barber shop offers free back-to-school haircuts & braids
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour

August 07, 2024
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Arts

Welder keeps Cajun instrument alive

Welder keeps Cajun instrument alive

August 07, 2024
Welder keeps Cajun instrument alive
Crime|News

Attorneys say Austin violated military rules in halting deal for alleged 9/11 conspirators

Attorneys say Austin violated military rules in halting deal for alleged 9/11 conspirators

August 07, 2024
Attorneys say Austin violated military rules in halting deal for alleged 9/11 conspirators
Americas|Europe|Opinion|World

For some American Jews, a path to German citizenship opens options their ancestors never had

For some American Jews, a path to German citizenship opens options their ancestors never had

August 07, 2024
For some American Jews, a path to German citizenship opens options their ancestors never had
Business|News|Technology|US

US auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas

Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup

August 07, 2024
US auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas
Sports

Jets safety-turned-cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse focused on football now, becoming a vet later

New York Jets cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse had dual dreams while growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana

August 07, 2024
Jets safety-turned-cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse focused on football now, becoming a vet later
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted

August 07, 2024
Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Bonded forever by Tokyo glory, Giancarlo Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim come together again

Olympic moment of the day: Bonded forever by Tokyo glory, Giancarlo Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim come together again

August 07, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Bonded forever by Tokyo glory, Giancarlo Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim come together again
Crime|News|US

Senate investigation into Coast Guard finds that sexual misconduct is a ‘pervasive problem’ throughout the service

Senate investigation into Coast Guard finds that sexual misconduct is a ‘pervasive problem’ throughout the service

August 07, 2024
Senate investigation into Coast Guard finds that sexual misconduct is a ‘pervasive problem’ throughout the service
Crime|News|Political|US|World

9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief

Military-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to throw out a plea agreement

August 07, 2024
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Crime|News

Minneapolis day care worker arrested for allegedly having nude images of kids in his care

Minneapolis day care worker arrested for allegedly having nude images of kids in his care

August 07, 2024
Minneapolis day care worker arrested for allegedly having nude images of kids in his care
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall

Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall

August 07, 2024
Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit

The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence

August 07, 2024
Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit
News|US

After protests, Columbia University considering peace officers with arrest power on campus

After protests, Columbia University considering peace officers with arrest power on campus

August 07, 2024
After protests, Columbia University considering peace officers with arrest power on campus
Business|Crime|Food|News

Owner of burnt-down Maryland crab shack accused of stealing equipment, bushels of crabs

Owner of burnt-down Maryland crab shack accused of stealing equipment, bushels of crabs

August 07, 2024
Owner of burnt-down Maryland crab shack accused of stealing equipment, bushels of crabs
Crime|News|US

Loved ones of teenager shot, killed by Baltimore police demand answers

Loved ones of teenager shot, killed by Baltimore police demand answers

August 07, 2024
Loved ones of teenager shot, killed by Baltimore police demand answers
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

‘What a special moment’: US figure skating team finally receives Beijing 2022 gold medals in ceremony under the Eiffel Tower

‘What a special moment’: US figure skating team finally receives Beijing 2022 gold medals in ceremony under the Eiffel Tower

August 07, 2024
‘What a special moment’: US figure skating team finally receives Beijing 2022 gold medals in ceremony under the Eiffel Tower
News|Sports|Videos|World

See US Olympic figure skaters finally get their gold medals from 2022 Winter games

CNN's Coy Wire meets the USA figure skating team in Paris, France, where they finally received their gold medals from the Winter Olympics in Beijing. No medals were awarded after a Russian figure skater tested positive for doping at the 2022 games.

August 07, 2024
See US Olympic figure skaters finally get their gold medals from 2022 Winter games
Sports

'Something to fight for' | How Lahainaluna's football team inspired hope after Maui wildfires

'Something to fight for' | How Lahainaluna's football team inspired hope after Maui wildfires

August 07, 2024
'Something to fight for' | How Lahainaluna's football team inspired hope after Maui wildfires
Crime|News|US|Videos

Cellphone video shows Ocean Drive beating that left woman dead; police say incident was over stolen necklace

Cellphone video shows Ocean Drive beating that left woman dead; police say incident was over stolen necklace

August 07, 2024
Cellphone video shows Ocean Drive beating that left woman dead; police say incident was over stolen necklace
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Aussie rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard gets nostalgic with 'Flight b741'

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is in their dad rock era — and not just because most of the band members now have kids

August 07, 2024
Aussie rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard gets nostalgic with 'Flight b741'
Sports

It's a Gutschewski family affair in Omaha, where father and 2 sons are grouped in Korn Ferry tourney

PGA Tour journeyman Scott Gutschewski always wanted his kids to have fun while they played golf, so when they were little he'd strap fishing poles to the top of the cart and stop at course ponds so they could drop a line

August 07, 2024
It's a Gutschewski family affair in Omaha, where father and 2 sons are grouped in Korn Ferry tourney
Americas|Election|News|Opinion|World

Chile's president rejects Maduro's claim to victory in Venezuela

Chile's President Gabriel Boric said on Wednesday he does not recognize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro "self-proclaimed" victory in the country's hotly contested election

August 07, 2024
Chile's president rejects Maduro's claim to victory in Venezuela
Education|News|Sports

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations

The NCAA says former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had impermissible contact with recruits and players while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic

August 07, 2024
NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations
News|Science|Technology

Hear options NASA could consider to bring Starliner astronauts home

NASA and Boeing officials say they still aren’t ready to provide a return date for the two veteran NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CNN space and defense correspondent Kristen Fisher reports.

August 07, 2024
Hear options NASA could consider to bring Starliner astronauts home
Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight

Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight

August 07, 2024
Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight
News|Uncategorized|US

Asked about bear carcass prank, RFK Jr. says he once had a freezer full of roadkill meat

Days after Robert F

August 07, 2024
Asked about bear carcass prank, RFK Jr. says he once had a freezer full of roadkill meat
Crime|Europe|News|World

Riots test the new British prime minister in his first month in the job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is just a month into his job and facing a crisis as widespread rioting spreads across the U.K. Starmer, who once was the chief prosecutor for England and Wales, is having to tap that expertise as he tries to restore order and hold violent protesters accountable

August 07, 2024
Riots test the new British prime minister in his first month in the job
News|Sports

Aleksandra Mirosław celebrates ‘dream come true moment’ as first speed climbing gold medalist in Olympic history

Aleksandra Mirosław celebrates ‘dream come true moment’ as first speed climbing gold medalist in Olympic history

August 07, 2024
Aleksandra Mirosław celebrates ‘dream come true moment’ as first speed climbing gold medalist in Olympic history
News|Sports|US

US Open player compensation rises to a record $75 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million

Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and other players at the U.S. Open will be playing for a record total of $75 million in compensation at the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament

August 07, 2024
US Open player compensation rises to a record $75 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million
Business|Election|News|Political|US

Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election

As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the November presidential election

August 07, 2024
Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
MidEast|News|World

Flooding in Yemen has left 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says

A Yemeni official says that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains

August 07, 2024
Flooding in Yemen has left 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says
Environment|News|World

In Lula's Brazil, Amazon deforestation rises for first time in 15 months

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rose in July, breaking a 15-month streak of falling destruction under President Luiz Inacio da Silva,

August 07, 2024
In Lula's Brazil, Amazon deforestation rises for first time in 15 months
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

UN health agency convening experts to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global emergency

The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency

August 07, 2024
UN health agency convening experts to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global emergency
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle

Colin Farrell launches foundation in honor of son, who has a rare neurogenetic disorder

Colin Farrell launches foundation in honor of son, who has a rare neurogenetic disorder

August 07, 2024
Colin Farrell launches foundation in honor of son, who has a rare neurogenetic disorder
Environment|News|US

Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.

The extreme weather seen in places across the United States shows it doesn’t take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage

August 07, 2024
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
Education|Health

How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows

How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows

August 07, 2024
How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health. Here’s how to do it

Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health. Here’s how to do it

August 07, 2024
Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health. Here’s how to do it
News|World

Tense Israel in waiting as attack threat looms

Israel's ambulance service has stocked blood supplies in a fortified underground centre, factories have moved out hazardous materials and municipal

August 07, 2024
Tense Israel in waiting as attack threat looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Don't be surprised when unstable trades blow up: McGeever

One of the ironies of the burst of volatility that just blindsided financial markets is its inevitability.

August 07, 2024
Don't be surprised when unstable trades blow up: McGeever
Health|News|Science|World

WHO to convene emergency committee to assess international risk from mpox outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday an emergency committee will be convened to discuss whether the current mpox outbreak in the

August 07, 2024
WHO to convene emergency committee to assess international risk from mpox outbreak
MidEast|News|World

Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership

Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership

August 07, 2024
Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership
Crime|News|Political|US

Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to

Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to

August 07, 2024
Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to
Business|News|Technology

FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max

Federal Aviation Administration officials say the agency has doubled its number of enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max in midflight

August 07, 2024
FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max
Health

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

August 07, 2024
You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why
Education|News

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion

Georgia’s Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

August 07, 2024
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
News|Travel|US

This historic Hawaiian town burned to the ground. Now there’s hope for an authentic restoration

This historic Hawaiian town burned to the ground. Now there’s hope for an authentic restoration

August 07, 2024
This historic Hawaiian town burned to the ground. Now there’s hope for an authentic restoration
Environment|Science

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds

Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef reached the highest they’ve been in 400 years over the past decade, research published Wednesday in the journal Nature found

August 07, 2024
Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds
Sports

Giants and Lions each fined $200,000 for multiple fights during joint practices

The NFL has fined the Giants and Lions each $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at join practices between the teams this week

August 07, 2024
Giants and Lions each fined $200,000 for multiple fights during joint practices
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Two sons of ‘El Chapo’ made agreement before one flew to the US and was arrested, Mexican official says

Two sons of ‘El Chapo’ made agreement before one flew to the US and was arrested, Mexican official says

August 07, 2024
Two sons of ‘El Chapo’ made agreement before one flew to the US and was arrested, Mexican official says
News|US

Biden administration sued over sanctions for Israeli settlers

Pro-Israel advocacy groups and dual U.S.-Israeli citizens have filed a lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden's order subjecting individuals involved in settler

August 07, 2024
Biden administration sued over sanctions for Israeli settlers
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Disney may have a parks problem

Disney may have a parks problem

August 07, 2024
Disney may have a parks problem
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Egyptian inflation expected to fall for fifth month in July

Inflation is expected to have declined for a fifth month in July, despite higher higher food, tobacco and fuel prices, as IMF efforts to control monetary policy have started to take

August 07, 2024
Egyptian inflation expected to fall for fifth month in July
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks close lower as Wall Street struggles to stage a comeback

Stocks close lower as Wall Street struggles to stage a comeback

August 07, 2024
Stocks close lower as Wall Street struggles to stage a comeback
News|Technology|World

Musk stirs UK divisions, sparks calls for faster rollout of online safety laws

Elon Musk has been accused of exacerbating tensions after a week of far-right rioting in Britain, sparking calls for the government to speed up the rollout of laws

August 07, 2024
Musk stirs UK divisions, sparks calls for faster rollout of online safety laws
Crime|News|US|World

Russian-American woman admits guilt in treason case, Russian state media reports

Russian-American woman admits guilt in treason case, Russian state media reports

August 07, 2024
Russian-American woman admits guilt in treason case, Russian state media reports
MidEast|News

Iran's president tells Macron aggression will not be tolerated

Iran will not stay quiet over aggression, President Masoud Pezeshkian told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron according to state media on Wednesday, amid fears of more regional

August 07, 2024
Iran's president tells Macron aggression will not be tolerated
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity expanding at a slower pace in July

Canadian economic activity expanded at a slower pace in July as a measure of inflation fell to a four-month low, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Wednesday.

August 07, 2024
Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity expanding at a slower pace in July
Europe|News|World

Moscow court upholds arrest of Yulia Navalnaya in absentia

A court in Moscow has upheld the decision to arrest in absentia Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, state news agency RIA reported on

August 07, 2024
Moscow court upholds arrest of Yulia Navalnaya in absentia
News|Opinion|US

‘She blew it.’ Right-wing media slams Harris’ VP pick

From Fox News to Newsmax to OAN, right-wing media personalities portrayed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a left-wing “radical” and a poor running mate choice for Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 07, 2024
‘She blew it.’ Right-wing media slams Harris’ VP pick
News|Opinion

Right-wing media figures launch flurry of attacks on Tim Walz in race to define VP candidate

Right-wing media figures launch flurry of attacks on Tim Walz in race to define VP candidate

August 07, 2024
Right-wing media figures launch flurry of attacks on Tim Walz in race to define VP candidate
News|World

Shrapnel and blindness rob Gaza youngster of big dreams

Palestinian teenager Maisa al-Ghandour had big dreams of becoming a doctor or teacher until she was blinded almost two weeks ago in an Israeli strike in war-ravaged

August 07, 2024
Shrapnel and blindness rob Gaza youngster of big dreams
Election|News

Could another insurrection happen in January? This film imagines what if

Election results are contested

August 07, 2024
Could another insurrection happen in January? This film imagines what if
Africa|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Algerians rally behind gold medal hopeful Imane Khelif amid gender misconceptions

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has become a hometown hero in Algeria, a conservative, Muslim-majority country where attacks on her gender have been interpreted as attacks on the nation

August 07, 2024
Algerians rally behind gold medal hopeful Imane Khelif amid gender misconceptions
Business|News|Technology

Boeing still doesn’t know how a plane missing four bolts was sent to Alaska Airlines

Boeing still doesn’t know how a plane missing four bolts was sent to Alaska Airlines

August 07, 2024
Boeing still doesn’t know how a plane missing four bolts was sent to Alaska Airlines
Health|News|US

Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows

Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows

August 07, 2024
Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows
News|Uncategorized|US

Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply

U.S.

August 07, 2024
Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

‘We deserve to exist’: Ukraine’s most successful Olympian fighting for more than medals

‘We deserve to exist’: Ukraine’s most successful Olympian fighting for more than medals

August 07, 2024
‘We deserve to exist’: Ukraine’s most successful Olympian fighting for more than medals
News|Sports

Ukrainian fencing star brings pride to war-torn nation

Olga Kharlan, Ukraine's most-decorated Olympian, speaks to World Sport's Amanda Davies

August 07, 2024
Ukrainian fencing star brings pride to war-torn nation
News|World

Hamas has a new leader. How will that affect the war in Gaza and cease-fire efforts?

Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

August 07, 2024
Hamas has a new leader. How will that affect the war in Gaza and cease-fire efforts?
Business|Finance|US

US consumer watchdog probes major US banks over Zelle scam, WSJ reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating major U.S. banks for their handling of customer funds on the peer-to-peer payments platform Zelle Network, the Wall Street Journal

August 07, 2024
US consumer watchdog probes major US banks over Zelle scam, WSJ reports
Africa|News|World

Comoros president grants sweeping new powers to his son

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has granted sweeping new powers to his son, Nour El Fath, allowing him to intervene at all stages of government decision making,

August 07, 2024
Comoros president grants sweeping new powers to his son
Africa|Crime|News|World

Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags at protests

Nigeria has arrested seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags during anti-government protests this week in the northern state of Kano, Peter Afunanya, a

August 07, 2024
Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags at protests
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports

Romanian prime minister won’t attend Olympics closing ceremony to protest judges’ treatment of gymnasts

Romanian prime minister won’t attend Olympics closing ceremony to protest judges’ treatment of gymnasts

August 07, 2024
Romanian prime minister won’t attend Olympics closing ceremony to protest judges’ treatment of gymnasts
Lifestyle|Travel

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer downtime, relaxation on the cheap

Day passes to resorts and hotels really took off during the pandemic and have remained popular

August 07, 2024
Day passes at hotels and resorts offer downtime, relaxation on the cheap
News|US

Tropical Storm Debby stalls off Carolinas, poised to move north

Tropical Storm Debby brought unrelenting rain to the U.S.

August 07, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby stalls off Carolinas, poised to move north
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Suga of K-pop sensation BTS fined for driving while drunk. What he was driving causes confusion

Suga, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, apologized for driving an electric vehicle while intoxicated

August 07, 2024
Suga of K-pop sensation BTS fined for driving while drunk. What he was driving causes confusion
Crime|Europe

The son of Norway's crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage

Oslo police say the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is under suspicion for causing bodily harm and criminal damage

August 07, 2024
The son of Norway's crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage
Sports|US

Most decorated women's swimmer shares her process

CNN's Coy Wire speaks to swimmer Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female US Olympian of all time, about her success and having her family with her to celebrate.  

August 07, 2024
Most decorated women's swimmer shares her process
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Katie Ledecky opens up to CNN about her plans for when she stops competing one day

Katie Ledecky opens up to CNN about her plans for when she stops competing one day

August 07, 2024
Katie Ledecky opens up to CNN about her plans for when she stops competing one day
Business|Finance|US

Equity Residential to buy apartment portfolio from Blackstone for nearly $1 billion

Equity Residential has agreed to acquire 11 apartment properties located in its expansion markets such as Atlanta and Denver from Blackstone for about $964 million, the companies said on

August 07, 2024
Equity Residential to buy apartment portfolio from Blackstone for nearly $1 billion
Africa|Asia|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

August 07, 2024
Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called ‘Fefé’ in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate

August 07, 2024
Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical
Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Animal rights activists storm pope’s general audience to protest bullfighting

Animal rights activists storm pope’s general audience to protest bullfighting

August 07, 2024
Animal rights activists storm pope’s general audience to protest bullfighting
Health|News|Opinion|US

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

A new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. went up slightly in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade

August 07, 2024
US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
Entertainment|Lifestyle

After personal tragedy, rap producer Metro Boomin launches grant program on tour: ‘I had to give back and share blessings’

After personal tragedy, rap producer Metro Boomin launches grant program on tour: ‘I had to give back and share blessings’

August 07, 2024
After personal tragedy, rap producer Metro Boomin launches grant program on tour: ‘I had to give back and share blessings’
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|US|World

France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics

Police in France investigating the sabotage of high-speed rail lines hours before the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony have asked the U.S.

August 07, 2024
France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics
Americas|Election|Opinion|Political|World

Venezuelan opposition candidate González won't appear before court and questions election audit

The presidential campaign of Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González says he will not appear before the country’s high court

August 07, 2024
Venezuelan opposition candidate González won't appear before court and questions election audit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Instacart shares surge on strong grocery delivery demand and advertising growth

Shares of Instacart rose more than 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday as strong demand for grocery delivery and promising signs of growth in its advertising business

August 07, 2024
Instacart shares surge on strong grocery delivery demand and advertising growth
Asia|Health|News|World

Chinese court upholds ruling against unmarried woman who sued hospital for right to freeze her eggs

A court in Beijing has ruled against an unmarried Chinese woman in the case over her right to freeze her eggs

August 07, 2024
Chinese court upholds ruling against unmarried woman who sued hospital for right to freeze her eggs
Opinion|Sports

Imane Khelif’s gold medal run shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind

Most sports are organized according to a strict male-female binary. Nature isn’t.

August 07, 2024
Imane Khelif’s gold medal run shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
Business|Economy|US

White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research

These findings suggest that encouraging white men to reflect on what happens to them on the job could make them better allies of their co-workers who are women or people of color.

August 07, 2024
White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research
Crime|News

For Black Americans, higher police pay doesn’t always mean fewer violent confrontations as it does for other racial groups

A new study finds that higher salaries in cities with unions leads to an uptick in the death rate for Black people from police actions.

August 07, 2024
For Black Americans, higher police pay doesn’t always mean fewer violent confrontations as it does for other racial groups
Education|Health|Opinion

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are consequences of the low numbers of Black doctors. A massive gift to Black medical colleges may help build those numbers.

August 07, 2024
Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap
Environment|News

Tropical Storm Debby’s stalling brought days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains what happened

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

August 07, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby’s stalling brought days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains what happened
Business|Europe|Finance

Italy doubles billionaires' 'flat tax', decries tax havens

Italy's government approved a measure on Wednesday that doubles to 200,000 euros ($218,220) per year a "flat tax" applied on income earned

August 07, 2024
Italy doubles billionaires' 'flat tax', decries tax havens
Environment|Health|US

Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most

Mapping daily temperature variations across the US revealed stark differences between wealthy and poor neighborhoods, and large differences by race.

August 07, 2024
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most
Science

Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars

Most presolar grains were destroyed in the formation of the universe. But some survived on meteorites.

August 07, 2024
Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars
Health|Science

A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend

Getting drugs into the brain is a challenge. A new study suggests a brain parasite may be able to help.

August 07, 2024
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend
Environment|Science|Technology

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

Smart buildings can team up to be more energy efficient while keeping the people inside comfortable.

August 07, 2024
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
Opinion|Science

Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works

Unrealistic, outdated ideas that idealize science can set the public up to distrust scientists and the research process. A philosopher of science describes 3 aspects of how science really gets done.

August 07, 2024
Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's top currency diplomat says monitoring markets with sense of urgency

The Japanese government is closely monitoring stock and currency markets and cooperating with the central bank and other countries, Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said

August 07, 2024
Japan's top currency diplomat says monitoring markets with sense of urgency
Australia|Crime|Sports

Paris prosecutors: Australian Olympic field hockey player released after trying to buy cocaine

Prosecutors said Wednesday that a member of the Australian Olympic field hockey team was given a criminal warning in Paris after trying to buy cocaine, allowing him to be released from custody

August 07, 2024
Paris prosecutors: Australian Olympic field hockey player released after trying to buy cocaine
Europe|News|World

Russia says Ukrainian troops crossed into its territory and launched ‘massive attack’

Russia says Ukrainian troops crossed into its territory and launched ‘massive attack’

August 07, 2024
Russia says Ukrainian troops crossed into its territory and launched ‘massive attack’
Business|Health|News|US

US patients take Wegovy obesity drug for around six months, Novo Nordisk says

U.S. patients are on average staying on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss medication for just six months, an executive said on Wednesday, attributing the short time to the low

August 07, 2024
US patients take Wegovy obesity drug for around six months, Novo Nordisk says
Crime|Europe|News|World

Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them?

Riots have erupted at anti-immigration protests in towns and cities across Britain in the last week, with attacks by far-right groups on hotels housing asylum seekers and on mosques

August 07, 2024
Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them?
Americas|Asia|Australia|News|World

Australia and New Zealand are locked in a battle of tongue in cheek after Māori words are removed

New Zealand's prime minister is defending the removal of basic Māori phrases meaning “hello” and “New Zealand” from a lunar new year invitation to an Australian official

August 07, 2024
Australia and New Zealand are locked in a battle of tongue in cheek after Māori words are removed
Business|Technology|Travel

The race to become the world’s first document-free airport

The race to become the world’s first document-free airport

August 07, 2024
The race to become the world’s first document-free airport
US

The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby lingering over Georgia and the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Debby is swirling over coastal Georgia and the Carolinas, taking its time before moving north

August 07, 2024
The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby lingering over Georgia and the Carolinas
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris and Walz kick off their 2024 election campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

August 07, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz kick off their 2024 election campaign
Crime|News|US

Texas man who claimed intellectual disability is executed for 1997 killing of female jogger

Texas has executed a man for the killing of a woman out jogging near her Houston home more than 27 years ago

August 07, 2024
Texas man who claimed intellectual disability is executed for 1997 killing of female jogger
Entertainment|Lifestyle

No drinking and only Christian music during Sunday Gospel Hour at Nashville's most iconic honky tonk

Robert’s Western World is Nashville’s most iconic honky tonk and practically synonymous with country music

August 07, 2024
No drinking and only Christian music during Sunday Gospel Hour at Nashville's most iconic honky tonk
Asia|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|US

Ralph Lauren beats profit estimates on stable demand in Europe, China

Ralph Lauren beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as steady demand for its pricey denims and polo shirts in Europe and China offset slower sales in the U.S.

August 07, 2024
Ralph Lauren beats profit estimates on stable demand in Europe, China
Asia|News|Political|World

Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office Thursday

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for calm and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds of people and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office Thursday
Asia|World

Bangladesh court overturns Yunus' conviction in labour law case, lawyer says

A court in Bangladesh overturned on Wednesday the conviction of Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country's interim government, in a case relating to labour law violations, the lawyer

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh court overturns Yunus' conviction in labour law case, lawyer says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Emerson's quarterly earnings rise on measurement instruments demand

Emerson Electric reported higher third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, aided by demand for its unit which makes valves, regulators and actuators.

August 07, 2024
Emerson's quarterly earnings rise on measurement instruments demand
Crime|Europe|News

Polish man found guilty of assaulting Danish prime minister

Polish man found guilty of assaulting Danish prime minister

August 07, 2024
Polish man found guilty of assaulting Danish prime minister
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72

Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72

August 07, 2024
Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB's Rehn: Rate cuts can continue if downward inflation trend strengthens

The European Central Bank can continue cutting interest rates if confidence in the slowing inflation trend strengthens in the near future, Finnish ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said

August 07, 2024
ECB's Rehn: Rate cuts can continue if downward inflation trend strengthens
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Zimmer Biomet beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical devices

Zimmer Biomet Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by robust demand for its devices used in joint reconstruction procedures.

August 07, 2024
Zimmer Biomet beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical devices
Europe|News

Catalan separatist Puigdemont says he is returning to Spain, faces likely arrest

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont said on Wednesday he was returning after seven years in self-imposed exile to Spain, where he would likely be arrested

August 07, 2024
Catalan separatist Puigdemont says he is returning to Spain, faces likely arrest
Asia|Election|News|World

Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election in September

August 07, 2024
Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election
Sports

Crashes, cramps and accusations run rampant during heated Olympic track and field qualifying session

Pushing and shoving and crashes on the track

August 07, 2024
Crashes, cramps and accusations run rampant during heated Olympic track and field qualifying session
Europe|News|Science|World

A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won't allow anyone a sip

Swedish officials say no one will be allowed to fish out any of the nearly 100 bottles of 19th-century Champagne and mineral water nestled in a shipwreck off southern Sweden without proper authorization

August 07, 2024
A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won't allow anyone a sip
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Disney's streaming business is profitable for first time, but slowing US park business ups anxiety

Disney returned to a profitable third quarter as its combined streaming business started making money for the first time, along with a very strong showing in theaters for the movie “Inside Out 2.”

August 07, 2024
Disney's streaming business is profitable for first time, but slowing US park business ups anxiety
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

What you should do with your 401(k) in a highly volatile market

What you should do with your 401(k) in a highly volatile market

August 07, 2024
What you should do with your 401(k) in a highly volatile market
Europe|News|World

Putin says Ukrainian attack on Kursk is a major provocation

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region was a major provocation.

August 07, 2024
Putin says Ukrainian attack on Kursk is a major provocation
Europe|News|World

Fugitive ex-Catalan leader plans return to Spain despite threat of arrest over failed secession bid

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says he plans to return to his country on Thursday despite the likelihood of being arrested on his return

August 07, 2024
Fugitive ex-Catalan leader plans return to Spain despite threat of arrest over failed secession bid
News|World

Israeli army issues new evacuation orders in north Gaza after rocket fire

Israeli forces on Wednesday issued new evacuation orders to Palestinians in areas of north Gaza that were among the first to be hit at the start of the war with

August 07, 2024
Israeli army issues new evacuation orders in north Gaza after rocket fire
Business|News|Technology|US

US auto regulator opens probe into more than 77,000 Nissan SUVs

U.S. auto safety regulator has opened a preliminary evaluation into 77,131 Nissan vehicles over reports of an issue with the steering tie rod, it said on Wednesday.

August 07, 2024
US auto regulator opens probe into more than 77,000 Nissan SUVs
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Airbnb shares slumps as weak forecast signals slowing travel demand

Shares of Airbnb slumped nearly 14% on Wednesday after the online travel company forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates, citing slowing demand in the United States and shorter

August 07, 2024
Airbnb shares slumps as weak forecast signals slowing travel demand
Finance|News|Sports

NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer

The New York Times handily beat expectations for second-quarter digital subscriber growth, benefiting from its bundling strategy and strong growth at sports publication The Athletic in a

August 07, 2024
NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer
Crime|Europe|News|World

Man jailed for three years for violent disorder, punching police officer in UK anti-Muslim riots

A British man was on Wednesday jailed for three years for violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots last week, as the first sentences from a wave of violence after the

August 07, 2024
Man jailed for three years for violent disorder, punching police officer in UK anti-Muslim riots
Business|Finance|Technology

Shopify soars as AI focus powers quarterly beat, bullish forecast

Shopify beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter results and forecast upbeat sales growth on Wednesday as its AI-enabled tools attracted more merchants to its e-commerce services,

August 07, 2024
Shopify soars as AI focus powers quarterly beat, bullish forecast
Business|Economy|Finance

Cocoa prices to head higher by end-2024 amid record deficit: Reuters poll

Cocoa prices are expected to continue heading higher this year due to persistent supply shortages that will leave them at more than double last year's levels by the

August 07, 2024
Cocoa prices to head higher by end-2024 amid record deficit: Reuters poll
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

KKR to help Fuji Soft go private under $4 billion management buyout, Nikkei reports

U.S. private equity firm KKR & Co plans to help Japanese system developer Fuji Soft go private under a management buyout worth about 600 billion yen ($4.09 billion), the Nikkei

August 07, 2024
KKR to help Fuji Soft go private under $4 billion management buyout, Nikkei reports
News|Technology|US

Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider

Former Canadian spy agency chief David Vigneault, who stepped down after seven years in that post in July, is joining U.S. security firm Strider Technologies as the managing

August 07, 2024
Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider
News|Uncategorized|US|World

US EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply

The U.S.

August 07, 2024
US EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply
Election|US

Tim Walz's handling of George Floyd protests put in spotlight

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's selection as the Democratic vice presidential contender has thrust his handling of racial justice protests following

August 07, 2024
Tim Walz's handling of George Floyd protests put in spotlight
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

BTS member Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter while drunk

BTS member Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter while drunk

August 07, 2024
BTS member Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter while drunk
Economy|Finance|US

US 30-year mortgage rate drops on weak jobs data, Fed rate-cut signals

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan plunged last week to its lowest level in 15 months, after the Federal Reserve signaled it could start cutting its policy

August 07, 2024
US 30-year mortgage rate drops on weak jobs data, Fed rate-cut signals
Business|Technology

How chip giant Intel spurned OpenAI and fell behind the times

For U.S. chip giant Intel, the darling of the computer age before it fell on harder times in the AI era, things might have been quite different. 

August 07, 2024
How chip giant Intel spurned OpenAI and fell behind the times
Election|News|US

What to expect in Hawaii's state primaries

Voting concludes Saturday in Hawaii’s state primaries, where candidates for Congress and the Legislature will compete for their parties’ nominations

August 07, 2024
What to expect in Hawaii's state primaries
Business|Economy|Technology|US

How interpreters are helping this Indiana plant address its labor shortage

How interpreters are helping this Indiana plant address its labor shortage

August 07, 2024
How interpreters are helping this Indiana plant address its labor shortage
News|Opinion|US

A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor

A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor

August 07, 2024
A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor
Business|Finance|Health|US

CVS Health cuts its 2024 forecast a third time, dragged down by health insurance struggles

CVS Health has chopped its 2024 forecast for a third time as the health care giant continues to struggle with high utilization in its health insurance business

August 07, 2024
CVS Health cuts its 2024 forecast a third time, dragged down by health insurance struggles
World

Back from summer break, Pope Francis aims to cement his legacy

Pope Francis, back from his summer break, is beginning a hectic few months of travel and major debate over the future direction of the Catholic Church.

August 07, 2024
Back from summer break, Pope Francis aims to cement his legacy
Sports

Amit Elor is a record-breaking Olympic wrestling gold medalist. She still felt ‘a little bit of imposter syndrome’ in Paris

Amit Elor is a record-breaking Olympic wrestling gold medalist. She still felt ‘a little bit of imposter syndrome’ in Paris

August 07, 2024
Amit Elor is a record-breaking Olympic wrestling gold medalist. She still felt ‘a little bit of imposter syndrome’ in Paris
Crime|Europe|News|World

Freed Russian prisoner Orlov says there is talk of more swaps

Dissidents freed from Russian jails under a prisoner swap between Russia and the West last week have already discussed the

August 07, 2024
Freed Russian prisoner Orlov says there is talk of more swaps
Business|Entertainment|US

Walt Disney warns theme park revenue to fall, profit slips

Walt Disney predicted a 'moderation in demand' at its theme park business in coming quarters, overshadowing the success of the animated

August 07, 2024
Walt Disney warns theme park revenue to fall, profit slips
Asia|Business|Economy

Bangladesh garment factories reopen after Sheikh Hasina's flight

Garment factories in Bangladesh, forecast to account for 90% of the country's exports, reopened on Wednesday hoping to swiftly resume full operations

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh garment factories reopen after Sheikh Hasina's flight
Environment|Europe|Health|News|Sports

Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River

Olympic open water swimmers have gotten a chance to check out the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in

August 07, 2024
Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River
Election|News|US

Harris draws more support among Black voters, Trump up slightly among white voters- Reuters poll

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is drawing more support from Black voters than President Joe Biden did when he was in the

August 07, 2024
Harris draws more support among Black voters, Trump up slightly among white voters- Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan regulator tells financial firms to reassure nervous new investors

The new head of Japan's banking regulator called on financial firms to reassure and educate inexperienced retail

August 07, 2024
Japan regulator tells financial firms to reassure nervous new investors
Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|News|Sports|World

CNN reporter goes swimming in the Seine after $1.5B cleanup. See how it went

CNN Paris correspondent Melissa Bell reports from the water as Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo delivers on her promise to swim in the River Seine - in an effort to alleviate concerns around the river's suitability for swimming events during the Paris Olympics, despite a 1.4 billion Euro (1.5 billion USD) clean-up plan ahead of the Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on the river on July 26, if currents are not too strong.

August 07, 2024
CNN reporter goes swimming in the Seine after $1.5B cleanup. See how it went
Europe|Health|Sports

Belgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli

Belgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli

August 07, 2024
Belgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli
News|Sports|US

Athletes undercover? Global and U.S. anti-doping agencies clash over tactics

The global and U.S. anti-doping agencies are at odds over undercover tactics used by the American body to try to catch drug cheats, Reuters has learned. 

August 07, 2024
Athletes undercover? Global and U.S. anti-doping agencies clash over tactics
Business|Finance|Health

CVS Health expects medical costs to remain high through the year

CVS Health said on Wednesday that high demand for medical care among older adults hit second-quarter results, a trend that continued into July,

August 07, 2024
CVS Health expects medical costs to remain high through the year
Business|Technology

Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500

Two of Edmunds’ highly rated full-size trucks are freshly updated

August 07, 2024
Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500
Sports

World records are getting shattered in cycling at the Olympic velodrome. There are a few reasons why

World records are getting shattered in track cycling at the Olympic velodrome

August 07, 2024
World records are getting shattered in cycling at the Olympic velodrome. There are a few reasons why
Business|Science|Technology

Belgium's imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine

Belgium's imec, one of the world's top semiconductor R&D firms, on Wednesday reported several computer chip-making breakthroughs at a joint laboratory it

August 07, 2024
Belgium's imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nasdaq ends down 1% as tech shares fall; Treasury auction weak

U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq falling 1% as technology shares declined and weak demand in a 10-year Treasury auction stoked

August 07, 2024
Nasdaq ends down 1% as tech shares fall; Treasury auction weak
Asia|MidEast|News|US|World

US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited

August 07, 2024
US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Mexican peso snaps four-day loses in extended Latam asset recovery

The Mexican peso jumped against the dollar on Wednesday, a day ahead of key inflation data and a monetary policy decision, with most Latin

August 07, 2024
Mexican peso snaps four-day loses in extended Latam asset recovery
News|World

Colombia's Petro struggles mid-term with slow economy and stalled reforms

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, the country's first leftist leader in modern times, came to power two years ago under a banner of

August 07, 2024
Colombia's Petro struggles mid-term with slow economy and stalled reforms
News|US

How US public schools became a new religious battleground

It is a foundational democratic tenet taught in every basic U.S. history course: the Constitution bars the government from endorsing an official religion or

August 07, 2024
How US public schools became a new religious battleground
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel

Hilton lifts profit view as international travel offsets weak US demand

Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide raised its forecast for 2024 profit after beating second-quarter estimates on Wednesday as robust demand for international travel offset

August 07, 2024
Hilton lifts profit view as international travel offsets weak US demand
Election|US

The UAW endorsed Harris for president. Will it help her win Michigan?

U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris clinched the United Auto Workers' endorsement last week, but a tough task still lies ahead: earning the support of its

August 07, 2024
The UAW endorsed Harris for president. Will it help her win Michigan?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan In an extraordinary round trip over the past week, world markets have rebounded sharply from days of turbulence - thanks in part to

August 07, 2024
BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches
News|US

Kamala Harris talks tough on border security to take on Donald Trump

By Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON - Vice President Kamala Harris is toughening her position on illegal immigration, taking on hardliner Donald Trump on his signature issue

August 07, 2024
Kamala Harris talks tough on border security to take on Donald Trump
Economy|Finance|US

Mars' mulled deal for Kellanova should withstand regulatory scrutiny

Mars' contemplated acquisition of U.S. snack maker Kellanova stands a good chance of getting past global antitrust regulators, legal experts say, even as it touches

August 07, 2024
Mars' mulled deal for Kellanova should withstand regulatory scrutiny
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Travel

Air Canada shifts capacity to Pacific routes after profit falls

Air Canada said it would redeploy capacity to Asia Pacific routes on softer European demand, after reporting a lower second-quarter profit that came in ahead of analysts' estimates on

August 07, 2024
Air Canada shifts capacity to Pacific routes after profit falls
Political|US

Minnesota's economy under Walz in five charts

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee to succeed U.S.

August 07, 2024
Minnesota's economy under Walz in five charts
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon Prime Video plots Hollywood expansion

When Mike Hopkins was approached about leading Amazon Prime Video, his view of the streaming service matched one held widely in Hollywood -- it was

August 07, 2024
Amazon Prime Video plots Hollywood expansion
Business|Travel|US

Boeing unauthorized 737 work issue should have been caught years earlier, NTSB says

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency was entirely avoidable because

August 07, 2024
Boeing unauthorized 737 work issue should have been caught years earlier, NTSB says
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

Bob Woodward's next book, 'War,' will focus on conflict abroad and politics at home

Bob Woodward’s next book, continuing a long tradition of election year releases, will focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and their place in American presidential politics

August 07, 2024
Bob Woodward's next book, 'War,' will focus on conflict abroad and politics at home
Election|US

Democrats Harris, Walz test Midwest credentials at Michigan and Wisconsin rallies

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, put his Midwestern

August 07, 2024
Democrats Harris, Walz test Midwest credentials at Michigan and Wisconsin rallies
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Lyft's soft forecast fans worries of losing ground to Uber, shares tank

Lyft's shares tanked 16% on Wednesday after a soft forecast for the key summer quarter stirred worries that it may be losing ground to rival Uber.

August 07, 2024
Lyft's soft forecast fans worries of losing ground to Uber, shares tank
Environment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology|US

Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks

Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks

August 07, 2024
Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks
Asia|Crime|News|World

5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital

Authorities in Nepal all five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in the mountains just north of the capital

August 07, 2024
5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal's capital
Asia|Election|News

Thai court orders election-winning party to dissolve in major blow to kingdom’s popular progressive movement

Thai court orders election-winning party to dissolve in major blow to kingdom’s popular progressive movement

August 07, 2024
Thai court orders election-winning party to dissolve in major blow to kingdom’s popular progressive movement
Crime|Europe|News|World

Polish man given prison sentence for punching Danish prime minister

A Polish man was sentenced to four months in prison on Wednesday for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen while she walked through Copenhagen

August 07, 2024
Polish man given prison sentence for punching Danish prime minister
Business|Finance|Technology

Japan's SoftBank reduces its investment losses with gains in Alibaba and other holdings

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group has reported a smaller loss for the April-June quarter compared to a year earlier

August 07, 2024
Japan's SoftBank reduces its investment losses with gains in Alibaba and other holdings
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

High-flying Super Micro slides as margin squeeze clouds upbeat sales forecast

Shares of AI high-flier Super Micro Computer tumbled to a six month low on Wednesday as a faster-than-expected contraction in the server maker's gross margin overshadowed a

August 07, 2024
High-flying Super Micro slides as margin squeeze clouds upbeat sales forecast
Europe|News|World

Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is describing a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s southwestern Kursk region as a “large-scale provocation” as his officials say they are fighting off cross-border raids for a second day

August 07, 2024
Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia
Asia|News

Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board

A helicopter crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, killing all five people on board, an official said, the latest of more than

August 07, 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
Europe|News

Two dead and several trapped after hotel collapses in Germany

Two dead and several trapped after hotel collapses in Germany

August 07, 2024
Two dead and several trapped after hotel collapses in Germany
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Operating theaters, bowling alleys and home cinemas: Not happy with safe rooms, the super-rich are building luxury fortresses

Operating theaters, bowling alleys and home cinemas: Not happy with safe rooms, the super-rich are building luxury fortresses

August 07, 2024
Operating theaters, bowling alleys and home cinemas: Not happy with safe rooms, the super-rich are building luxury fortresses
Asia|News|Sports|Technology

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts

A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs

August 07, 2024
China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts
Europe|News

Pope's weekly audience disrupted by animal rights activists

Pope Francis's weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday was briefly interrupted by two women from an animal rights group, who shouted and held up signs against

August 07, 2024
Pope's weekly audience disrupted by animal rights activists
News|World

Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria. 2 killed

Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by U.S.-backed fighters in eastern Syria

August 07, 2024
Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria. 2 killed
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

What is the yen carry trade?

Global stock and bond markets, in particular Japan's, are being rocked by an unwinding of the hugely popular yen carry trade.

August 07, 2024
What is the yen carry trade?
Asia|News|World

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections in 2023, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family

August 07, 2024
Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Sony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music

Sony says its profit rose 6.5% in the last quarter on robust demand for its video games, films and music

August 07, 2024
Sony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music
Crime|Europe|News|Political

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead

Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize as anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force

August 07, 2024
British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Asia|News

Thai court orders dissolution of opposition Move Forward Party

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party over its campaign to amend a royal insults law that protects the

August 07, 2024
Thai court orders dissolution of opposition Move Forward Party
Business|Europe|Travel

ITA-Lufthansa deal may help long-haul, business travel in Rome, airport CEO says

Rome Fiumicino airport sees room to grow as a hub for long-haul flights and business passengers after Lufthansa won European Union approval to buy a stake in ITA

August 07, 2024
ITA-Lufthansa deal may help long-haul, business travel in Rome, airport CEO says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Foreign inflows into Asian equities slow sharply in July, hit by tech slump

Foreign investment in Asian equities slowed in July amid increased market volatility and heavy selling in technology stocks, compounded by weak economic data and

August 07, 2024
Foreign inflows into Asian equities slow sharply in July, hit by tech slump
Asia|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

BTS member Suga apologises for drunk driving on e-scooter

K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, apologised on Wednesday after police in Seoul, the South Korean capital, fined him and revoked his licence for drunk driving

August 07, 2024
BTS member Suga apologises for drunk driving on e-scooter
Business|Economy|Finance

UK house prices rise by most since January, Halifax data shows

British house prices rose by the most six months in July, according to figures published on Wednesday by mortgage lender Halifax that suggested fresh momentum in the property market

August 07, 2024
UK house prices rise by most since January, Halifax data shows
Election|News

Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll

Namal Rajapaksa, the son of Sri Lanka's former president, will run in the Sept. 21 presidential election, he said on Wednesday, taking on the incumbent, Ranil

August 07, 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
MidEast|News|World

Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel

August 07, 2024
Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Fund managers to lengthen FX hedges on elections, volatility concerns, survey says

Fund managers are looking to hedge more of their foreign exchange risk for longer to protect their returns, as concerns about volatility and the potential for

August 07, 2024
Fund managers to lengthen FX hedges on elections, volatility concerns, survey says
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Protesters force four Bangladesh cenbank deputies to resign, bank sources say

Four deputy governors of Bangladesh's central bank were forced to resign on Wednesday after about 300-400 officials protested against what they said was corruption by

August 07, 2024
Protesters force four Bangladesh cenbank deputies to resign, bank sources say
Europe|News|World

Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots

Thousands of police and anti-racism protesters gathered on streets across Britain on Wednesday to challenge expected far-right

August 07, 2024
Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps 1% on banks-led recovery; Novo Nordisk slumps

A strong comeback by banks on Wednesday helped Europe's main stock index log its biggest one-day gain since November, even though the continent's largest

August 07, 2024
Europe's STOXX 600 jumps 1% on banks-led recovery; Novo Nordisk slumps
Economy|Europe

French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa

The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm

August 07, 2024
French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

UK revises up 2022 economic growth to +4.8%

Britain's economy grew more strongly than previously thought in 2022, according to revised official data that gave more weight to the oil and gas sector which was buoyed by high

August 07, 2024
UK revises up 2022 economic growth to +4.8%
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the newly chosen Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has the power to ensure that a cease-fire deal is reached for the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

August 07, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says
Asia|News|Sports

Olympic triumph to torment for Indian wrestler who led anti-sexual harassment protests

Olympic triumph to torment for Indian wrestler who led anti-sexual harassment protests

August 07, 2024
Olympic triumph to torment for Indian wrestler who led anti-sexual harassment protests
Sports

Framber Valdez just misses no-hitter, but keeps right on rolling for Astros

Framber Valdez just missed his second career no-hitter, barely a year after his first

August 07, 2024
Framber Valdez just misses no-hitter, but keeps right on rolling for Astros
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Glencore could buy more steelmaking coal assets at right price

Glencore could consider buying more steelmaking coal assets at right price, good quality and in the right location, the London-listed miner's Chief Executive Gary Nagle said in a

August 07, 2024
Glencore could buy more steelmaking coal assets at right price
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate leader of Bangladesh’s interim government?

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate leader of Bangladesh’s interim government?

August 07, 2024
Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate leader of Bangladesh’s interim government?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Investor files liquidation petition in China against Evergrande unit

An investor has filed a petition in a Chinese court to liquidate a major onshore unit of heavily indebted property developer China Evergrande, a stock filing by the

August 07, 2024
Investor files liquidation petition in China against Evergrande unit
Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's not yet 'behind the curve' :Mike Dolan

The Federal Reserve may be a bit late cutting interest rates, but it's not yet behind the curve in forestalling a U.S. recession.

August 07, 2024
Fed's not yet 'behind the curve' :Mike Dolan
Business|Economy|Finance

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts 2024 revenue forecasts on strong H1

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC boosted its annual operating profit and revenue forecast on Wednesday, as the Swiss group posted higher first-half revenue, helped by measures to mitigate the impact

August 07, 2024
Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts 2024 revenue forecasts on strong H1
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Shipper Maersk sees growth slowing after Red Sea crisis boost

Maersk expects global container shipping growth to slow from a strong start to the year, when customers soaked up goods to prevent them from being held up by

August 07, 2024
Shipper Maersk sees growth slowing after Red Sea crisis boost
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Asian markets make solid gains following global rout

Asian markets make solid gains following global rout

August 07, 2024
Asian markets make solid gains following global rout
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Honda Q1 profit jumps 23%, helped by hybrid vehicle sales

Japan's Honda Motor reported a 23% increase in first-quarter profit on Wednesday as the automaker benefited from a weaker yen, higher pricing and growing hybrid vehicle sales in the

August 07, 2024
Honda Q1 profit jumps 23%, helped by hybrid vehicle sales
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Puma narrows FY profit outlook on high freight costs, muted China

German sportswear maker Puma on Wednesday narrowed its outlook for full-year core profit, sending its shares briefly to 2018 lows, citing higher freight

August 07, 2024
Puma narrows FY profit outlook on high freight costs, muted China
Business|Finance

Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo Chem

Saudi Aramco will buy from Japan's Sumitomo Chemical a 22.5% stake in their petrochemical joint venture Petro Rabigh for $702 million, the

August 07, 2024
Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo Chem
Africa|Health

South Africa moves to implement national health bill despite resistance

South Africa is moving ahead with implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, despite strong opposition from

August 07, 2024
South Africa moves to implement national health bill despite resistance
Business|Environment|Finance

Glencore to keep coal assets and stick with London listing

Glencore will keep its coal business after securing backing from a majority of its investors who see lucrative earnings from the fossil

August 07, 2024
Glencore to keep coal assets and stick with London listing
Business|Finance|Technology

Sony posts 10% profit rise on image sensors, games boost

Sony on Wednesday reported a 10% rise in operating profit in the April-June quarter, beating analyst estimates, boosted by its image sensors and games businesses.

August 07, 2024
Sony posts 10% profit rise on image sensors, games boost
Business|Finance|Technology

SoftBank unveils $3.4 billion buyback amid pressure from investors

Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group said on Wednesday it plans to buy back a hefty $3.4 billion of its shares, an action called for by shareholders including

August 07, 2024
SoftBank unveils $3.4 billion buyback amid pressure from investors
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

WPP sells stake in FGS Global to KKR, downgrades guidance

British ad group WPP is selling its controlling stake in financial PR agency FGS Global to minority shareholder KKR for $775 million in cash, which it will use to

August 07, 2024
WPP sells stake in FGS Global to KKR, downgrades guidance
Asia|News|World

India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh, Indian official sources say

India has evacuated all non-essential staff and their families from its embassy and consulates in neighbouring Bangladesh, two Indian government sources said on Wednesday, after

August 07, 2024
India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh, Indian official sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Beiersdorf misses profit forecast, says slow China hit luxury brand sales

Nivea maker Beiersdorf missed expectations for half-year operating profit on Wednesday and said the luxury market slowdown in China had hit the

August 07, 2024
Beiersdorf misses profit forecast, says slow China hit luxury brand sales
Americas|Crime|News|World

Ex-partner of Argentina's former president Alberto Fernández accuses him of abuse

The ex-partner of former Argentine President Alberto Fernández has accused him of physically and emotionally abusing her

August 07, 2024
Ex-partner of Argentina's former president Alberto Fernández accuses him of abuse
Crime|News|World

Turkey submits official request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel

Turkey on Wednesday filed its official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

August 07, 2024
Turkey submits official request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel
News|Science|World

5.2 magnitude earthquake near Bakersfield rumbles through Southern California

5.2 magnitude earthquake near Bakersfield rumbles through Southern California

August 07, 2024
5.2 magnitude earthquake near Bakersfield rumbles through Southern California
Business|Finance|Health

Novo Nordisk posts rare miss on sales of obesity drug Wegovy

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday trimmed its full-year profit outlook after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly sales of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, stirring

August 07, 2024
Novo Nordisk posts rare miss on sales of obesity drug Wegovy
Business|Economy|Finance

Continental promises stronger second half as cost-cutting measures sink in

Continental delivered better-than-expected results on Wednesday and said the second half of the year would be even stronger as cost-cutting

August 07, 2024
Continental promises stronger second half as cost-cutting measures sink in
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Volatile markets test Kishida's push to make Japan a nation of investors

A day after the Tokyo stock market had its biggest fall since 1987, Yuri Sekiya decided it was time to heed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's

August 07, 2024
Volatile markets test Kishida's push to make Japan a nation of investors
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

ABN Amro raises full-year net interest income outlook on higher rates

ABN Amro's shares rose 5% on Wednesday as the Dutch bank raised its forecast for full-year net interest income to 6.4 billion euros ($6.98 billion)

August 07, 2024
ABN Amro raises full-year net interest income outlook on higher rates
Crime|Europe|News

German hotel collapse in Moselle wine valley kills two, one guest still trapped

A hotel in Germany's picturesque Moselle wine valley collapsed overnight, killing two people, local police said on Wednesday, as rescuers

August 07, 2024
German hotel collapse in Moselle wine valley kills two, one guest still trapped
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Commerzbank shares fall as risk provisions spook investors

Shares of Germany's Commerzbank fell as much as 6% on Wednesday after it reported larger than expected loan loss provisions in the second quarter.

August 07, 2024
Commerzbank shares fall as risk provisions spook investors
Europe|News|World

Part of a hotel on Germany's Mosel River collapses, killing 2 and trapping others for hours

Authorities say that part of a hotel in western Germany collapsed, leaving two people dead and trapping seven others in the wreckage for hours

August 07, 2024
Part of a hotel on Germany's Mosel River collapses, killing 2 and trapping others for hours
Economy|Health|US|World

US to give $414 million in humanitarian aid for Congo

The U.S. said on Wednesday it would provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 25 million people need such

August 07, 2024
US to give $414 million in humanitarian aid for Congo
Business|Crime|Technology

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results

August 07, 2024
After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ saves the day

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu. Is the Bank of Japan taking the mantle of market saviour from the Fed? Nikkei investors sure hope so.

August 07, 2024
BOJ saves the day
Australia|Crime|News

'Bluey' coins worth $400,000 stolen by Australian warehouse worker, police say

An Australian man is set to appear in court on Wednesday after being arrested for the alleged theft of more than A$600,000 ($393,000) worth of commemorative coins

August 07, 2024
'Bluey' coins worth $400,000 stolen by Australian warehouse worker, police say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China July copper imports decline on weak demand; Jan-July up

China's unwrought copper imports slid in July from a year earlier, customs data showed on Wednesday, amid subdued demand and high stocks of the metal.

August 07, 2024
China July copper imports decline on weak demand; Jan-July up
Environment|News

How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire

The deadly wildfire that tore through Lahaina last August scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town's Front Street

August 07, 2024
How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire
Business|Finance

Cathay Pacific to buy 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, option 30 more

Cathay Pacific will buy 30 Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft, with options to buy another 30, the Hong Kong-based airline said on Wednesday.

August 07, 2024
Cathay Pacific to buy 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, option 30 more
Business|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

Roche considering divesting $1.9 billion cancer data startup, FT reports

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is considering divesting cancer data specialist Flatiron Health, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

August 07, 2024
Roche considering divesting $1.9 billion cancer data startup, FT reports
Environment|US

Tropical Storm Debby doles out repeat deluges for weather-weary residents

Tropical Storm Debby is still pushing bad weather up the East Coast, but floodwaters are starting to recede in South Carolina

August 07, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby doles out repeat deluges for weather-weary residents
Asia|Business|Finance

Singapore bank DBS raises 2024 view as robust wealth flows drive profit beat

DBS Group raised its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after posting quarterly earnings that beat estimates, as Singapore's biggest bank reaped the

August 07, 2024
Singapore bank DBS raises 2024 view as robust wealth flows drive profit beat
Business|Finance

Cathay Pacific says profit drops on lower fares, growth plan on track

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways declared an interim dividend on Wednesday, citing strong performance, even as first-half profit dropped 15% from a year ago which the

August 07, 2024
Cathay Pacific says profit drops on lower fares, growth plan on track
Election|News|Opinion|US

Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac

Vice President Kamala Harris has declared herself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “joyful warriors” as they spent their first full day as running mates rallying Democrats across the Midwest

August 07, 2024
Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac
News|World

Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in on Thursday

The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a flight on Wednesday to return home, a day

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in on Thursday
News|US

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri

August 07, 2024
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrat says Cori Bush’s primary loss may be due to a ‘push back of the extremes’

CNN's panel of experts discusses Democratic Rep. Cori Bush's primary loss.

August 07, 2024
Democrat says Cori Bush’s primary loss may be due to a ‘push back of the extremes’
Election|News|Political|US

Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz

Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird

August 07, 2024
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Economy|Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds

A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities

August 07, 2024
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
News|Sports

White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1

August 07, 2024
White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
News|World

Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes

Russia said on Wednesday it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border near a major natural

August 07, 2024
Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes
Business|News|Technology|World

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut

August 07, 2024
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix
Asia|Business|Travel|World

Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers

Dubai International Airport has seen a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals in the first half of this year

August 07, 2024
Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
Business|News|Travel

Dubai's DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1

Dubai's main airport is on track to handle a record number of passengers this year after an 8% year-on-year increase in the first six months, operator Dubai Airports said on

August 07, 2024
Dubai's DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1
Asia|Business|Economy

China's July exports climb 7%, miss forecasts, imports up 7.2%

China's exports climbed 7.0% in July from year earlier, a slower pace of growth than in June and missing expectations, but imports rose 7.2%, customs

August 07, 2024
China's July exports climb 7%, miss forecasts, imports up 7.2%
Business|Economy|Technology

Hyundai to invest $28 million in Thailand for EV assembly, batteries

South Korean auto maker Hyundai Motor Company will invest 1 billion baht ($28 million) to set up a facility to assemble electric vehicles and batteries in Thailand, the country's

August 07, 2024
Hyundai to invest $28 million in Thailand for EV assembly, batteries
Environment|Health|News|Sports|World

Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races

Olympic open water swimmers have trained in the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in

August 07, 2024
Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races
Americas|Economy|News|World

Bolivia's president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection

Bolivia’s socialist President Luis Arce says national referenda will be held soon on the removal of politically combustible fuel subsidies and on the constitutionality of presidential reelections

August 07, 2024
Bolivia's president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection
Asia|Crime|Sports

China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players

Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women's singles final at

August 07, 2024
China arrests woman suspected of 'defaming' Olympic table tennis players
Sports|US

Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2

Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers

August 07, 2024
Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China Evergrande's liquidators initiate legal action against PwC, FT reports

Liquidators of troubled property giant China Evergrande Group have started legal action against PricewaterhouseCoopers, accusing it of "negligence" and "misrepresentation" in its work for

August 07, 2024
China Evergrande's liquidators initiate legal action against PwC, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street slips after a morning rally evaporates as some of the market's AI darlings drop

U.S. stocks slumped after a morning rally evaporated, but the losses on Wall Street weren’t as bad as the manic moves that wracked markets worldwide over the last week

August 07, 2024
Wall Street slips after a morning rally evaporates as some of the market's AI darlings drop
Economy|Finance

Japan govt spokesperson says no change in policy promoting investments over savings

Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday there was no change to the government policy of promoting the public's shift from savings to investments despite recent volatile

August 07, 2024
Japan govt spokesperson says no change in policy promoting investments over savings
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Panama govt opens door for financing for up to $9 billion

Panama's government passed two decrees on Tuesday allowing the economy ministry to seek a cumulative $9 billion in financing, Panama's council of ministers said in a statement.

August 07, 2024
Panama govt opens door for financing for up to $9 billion
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate

The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japanese shares end choppy day higher as BOJ deputy seeks to soothe markets

Japanese shares ended higher on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit losses and gains that led the Bank of Japan's deputy governor to reassure investors

August 07, 2024
Japanese shares end choppy day higher as BOJ deputy seeks to soothe markets
Crime|News|US

Darryl George: Judge dismisses racial discrimination claim in civil rights lawsuit and allows sex discrimination claim to proceed

Darryl George: Judge dismisses racial discrimination claim in civil rights lawsuit and allows sex discrimination claim to proceed

August 07, 2024
Darryl George: Judge dismisses racial discrimination claim in civil rights lawsuit and allows sex discrimination claim to proceed
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

BOJ deputy governor plays down chance of near-term rate hike, yen slumps

The Bank of Japan's influential deputy governor said on Wednesday the central bank will not hike interest rates when markets are unstable, playing down the

August 07, 2024
BOJ deputy governor plays down chance of near-term rate hike, yen slumps
Asia|Economy|Finance

Yen tumbles as BOJ downplays chance of hikes, calming markets

The yen dropped on Wednesday after an influential Bank of Japan official played down the chances of a near-term rate hike, soothing investors' concerns that a

August 07, 2024
Yen tumbles as BOJ downplays chance of hikes, calming markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Equities close lower, yields rise, yen slumps after BoJ talks down rate increases

Wall Street equity indexes closed lower after Wednesday's choppy session while a bond auction pushed Treasury yields higher and the dollar rose

August 07, 2024
Equities close lower, yields rise, yen slumps after BoJ talks down rate increases
Sports

Framber Valdez has no-hitter through 8 innings for Astros against rival Rangers

Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through eight innings for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers

August 07, 2024
Framber Valdez has no-hitter through 8 innings for Astros against rival Rangers
Business|Environment|News|US

In Louisiana's Cancer Alley, company cancels plans for grain export facility in historic Black town

Residents of a historic Black community in Louisiana who’ve spent years fighting against a massive grain export facility set to be built on the grounds where their enslaved ancestors once lived appear to have finally halted the project

August 07, 2024
In Louisiana's Cancer Alley, company cancels plans for grain export facility in historic Black town
Economy|Finance|US

Oil settles 2% higher on falling US crude stockpiles, rebounds from multi-month lows

Oil prices gained more than 2% on Wednesday, bouncing back from multi-month lows, after data showed a bigger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles, even as

August 07, 2024
Oil settles 2% higher on falling US crude stockpiles, rebounds from multi-month lows
Education|News|US

Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who was punished by a Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle

August 07, 2024
Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBI's firm grip to keep rupee anchored in narrow range: Reuters poll

The outlook for the Indian rupee has barely changed from last month as the Reserve Bank of India's interventions keep the currency, deemed

August 07, 2024
RBI's firm grip to keep rupee anchored in narrow range: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's April yen-buying intervention sets new daily record

Japan said on Wednesday that it conducted a record single-day yen-buying intervention in April, selling 5.92 trillion yen ($40.83 billion) worth of dollars in a

August 06, 2024
Japan's April yen-buying intervention sets new daily record
Election|News|US

Georgia State Election Board passes new rule allowing county boards to demand more information before certifying an election

Georgia State Election Board passes new rule allowing county boards to demand more information before certifying an election

August 06, 2024
Georgia State Election Board passes new rule allowing county boards to demand more information before certifying an election
Election|News|US

The ‘Blue Walz’: How a low-key Midwestern governor shot to the top to be Harris’ VP pick

The ‘Blue Walz’: How a low-key Midwestern governor shot to the top to be Harris’ VP pick

August 06, 2024
The ‘Blue Walz’: How a low-key Midwestern governor shot to the top to be Harris’ VP pick
Crime|News|World

Police detonate 'hoax device' found at University of Toronto campus

Toronto police on Tuesday detonated what they said was a "hoax device" at a satellite campus of the University of Toronto that they had earlier described as an explosive device.

August 06, 2024
Police detonate 'hoax device' found at University of Toronto campus
Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks and two other defendants

August 06, 2024
Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Japan premier candidate Ishiba endorses BOJ's rate hikes

A prime potential candidate for Japan's next prime minister endorsed the Bank of Japan's policy of gradually raising interest rates, saying

August 06, 2024
Japan premier candidate Ishiba endorses BOJ's rate hikes
News|World

Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Tuesday he wants to host a summit of 17 Latin American presidents to discuss the political situation in Venezuela and support

August 06, 2024
Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela
MidEast|News|World

Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate

Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate

August 06, 2024
Preparing to again defend Israel, US presses Iran and Israel to de-escalate
Americas|Crime|News

Argentina ex-President Fernandez denies violence toward former partner

Former Argentine President Alberto Fernandez on Tuesday denied accusations that he was violent toward his ex-partner and former first lady Fabiola Yanez.

August 06, 2024
Argentina ex-President Fernandez denies violence toward former partner
Crime|News|US

Colorado funeral home owners who allegedly mishandled 190 bodies ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to families of the deceased

Colorado funeral home owners who allegedly mishandled 190 bodies ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to families of the deceased

August 06, 2024
Colorado funeral home owners who allegedly mishandled 190 bodies ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to families of the deceased
Crime|Health|US

Alexee Trevizo's lawyer sues hospital for wrongful death of the baby

Alexee Trevizo's lawyer sues hospital for wrongful death of the baby

August 06, 2024
Alexee Trevizo's lawyer sues hospital for wrongful death of the baby
Crime|News|US

Black man dies after security guards pin him to the ground

43-year-old D'Vontaye Mitchell died after security guards pinned him to the ground outside of a Hyatt hotel. Mitchell's family is still unsure of what exactly happened that led to his death.

August 06, 2024
Black man dies after security guards pin him to the ground
Crime|News|US|Videos

Newly released surveillance video shows D'Vontaye Mitchell's last moments

Newly released security footage - shared by the attorney for D'Vontaye Mitchell's family, shows D'Vontaye Mitchell being dragged across the floor, punched, and kicked moments before his death outside of a Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Court documents show security manager Todd Alan Erickson, front desk agent Devin W. Johnson-Carson, security guard Brandon LaDaniel Turner and bellman Herbert T. Williamson have been charged with felony murder. CNN has sought comment from the defendants and has reached out to prosecutors to see whether the four charged have attorneys.

August 06, 2024
Newly released surveillance video shows D'Vontaye Mitchell's last moments
Crime

D’Vontaye Mitchell death: 4 former Milwaukee hotel workers are charged with felony murder

D’Vontaye Mitchell death: 4 former Milwaukee hotel workers are charged with felony murder

August 06, 2024
D’Vontaye Mitchell death: 4 former Milwaukee hotel workers are charged with felony murder
Crime|News|US

'She's a monster': Grandmother speaks out after 6-year-old boy's homicide

'She's a monster': Grandmother speaks out after 6-year-old boy's homicide

August 06, 2024
'She's a monster': Grandmother speaks out after 6-year-old boy's homicide
Crime|Videos

Caught on video: Security guard seen shooting man who stabs a wheelchair-bound woman

Caught on video: Security guard seen shooting man who stabs a wheelchair-bound woman

August 06, 2024
Caught on video: Security guard seen shooting man who stabs a wheelchair-bound woman
Business|Food

Meal delivery service dumps $17,000 worth of food lost during power outage

Meal delivery service dumps $17,000 worth of food lost during power outage

August 06, 2024
Meal delivery service dumps $17,000 worth of food lost during power outage
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

BlackRock, Nasdaq seek rule change to list options on spot ethereum ETFs

BlackRock and exchange operator Nasdaq have proposed a rule change to list and trade options for the asset manager's spot ethereum exchange-traded fund, according to a regulatory filing on

August 06, 2024
BlackRock, Nasdaq seek rule change to list options on spot ethereum ETFs
Environment|Science

Crews remove humpback whale carcass off coast

Crews remove humpback whale carcass off coast

August 06, 2024
Crews remove humpback whale carcass off coast
Business|Food

Ice cream flavor at dairy raises money for children fighting cancer

Ice cream flavor at dairy raises money for children fighting cancer

August 06, 2024
Ice cream flavor at dairy raises money for children fighting cancer
News|US|World

Hurricane Debby leaves Lighthouse Beach Park submerged in sand

Hurricane Debby leaves Lighthouse Beach Park submerged in sand

August 06, 2024
Hurricane Debby leaves Lighthouse Beach Park submerged in sand
Business|Technology

Microsoft hits back at Delta after the airline said last month's tech outage cost it $500 million

Microsoft is joining cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in fighting back against criticism from Delta Air Lines

August 06, 2024
Microsoft hits back at Delta after the airline said last month's tech outage cost it $500 million
Crime|News|Political|US

Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues

Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues

August 06, 2024
Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues
Crime|News

4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death

Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees with being a party to felony murder in connection with a Black man’s death

August 06, 2024
4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death
News|Sports|World

USA rolls, Serbia comes back and France’s home court advantage. Here are 6 takeaways from the men’s basketball quarterfinals

USA rolls, Serbia comes back and France’s home court advantage. Here are 6 takeaways from the men’s basketball quarterfinals

August 06, 2024
USA rolls, Serbia comes back and France’s home court advantage. Here are 6 takeaways from the men’s basketball quarterfinals
MidEast|News|US|World

US has communicated need to not escalate conflict to Iran and Israel, says Blinken

The United States has communicated to Iran and Israel that conflict in the Middle East must not escalate, Secretary of State

August 06, 2024
US has communicated need to not escalate conflict to Iran and Israel, says Blinken
Business|Economy|Finance|News

UK should double public investment to boost growth, think tank says

Britain needs to spend an extra 50 billion pounds ($64 billion) a year on public investment to boost productivity and long-run growth, largely funded by public

August 06, 2024
UK should double public investment to boost growth, think tank says
Business|Technology

Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips clear Nvidia's tests for use, sources say

A version of Samsung Electronics' fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM3E, has passed Nvidia's tests for use in its

August 06, 2024
Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips clear Nvidia's tests for use, sources say
News|Technology

Weak spots in metal may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan, documents obtained by AP reveal

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that a gear crack that led to a fatal crash of a V-22 Osprey last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture that part

August 06, 2024
Weak spots in metal may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan, documents obtained by AP reveal
Africa|News|Political|World

Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack

Niger's junta on Tuesday cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over remarks from officials it said showed Ukraine's support for groups involved in fighting in neighbouring Mali that

August 06, 2024
Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack
Health|News|Science

Man's rare liver disease conquered after 24-year battle

Man's rare liver disease conquered after 24-year battle

August 06, 2024
Man's rare liver disease conquered after 24-year battle
Business|Health|Technology

Illumina expects full-year sales from core segment to decline on biotech funding crunch

Gene sequencing machine maker Illumina on Tuesday forecast 2024 sales from its core segment to decline, a sign that subdued demand for its instruments used in genetic tests could extend

August 06, 2024
Illumina expects full-year sales from core segment to decline on biotech funding crunch
Crime|News|US

County in New York bans wearing masks to hide identity of Gaza war protesters

New York's suburban Nassau County has passed a bill to ban wearing of masks with aim to hide the identity of pro-Palestinian protesters against U.S. support

August 06, 2024
County in New York bans wearing masks to hide identity of Gaza war protesters
Crime

Grandmother ready to claim $1 million prize until she found out it wasn’t real

Grandmother ready to claim $1 million prize until she found out it wasn’t real

August 06, 2024
Grandmother ready to claim $1 million prize until she found out it wasn’t real
Entertainment|News

MTV VMA nominations 2024: Taylor Swift leads a crowded pack of contenders

MTV VMA nominations 2024: Taylor Swift leads a crowded pack of contenders

August 06, 2024
MTV VMA nominations 2024: Taylor Swift leads a crowded pack of contenders
Americas|News|Sports|World

US women’s soccer team to play Brazil in final as Marta bids for golden farewell

US women’s soccer team to play Brazil in final as Marta bids for golden farewell

August 06, 2024
US women’s soccer team to play Brazil in final as Marta bids for golden farewell
News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters

Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters

August 06, 2024
Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters
News|Sports|US|World

USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold

USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold

August 06, 2024
USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bridgewater says sell-off in Japan's stocks is overdone

Bridgewater Associates said in a commentary sent to investors on Tuesday that it believes the sell-off in Japan's equities the previous day was exaggerated and

August 06, 2024
Bridgewater says sell-off in Japan's stocks is overdone
Business|Finance

Wynn posts higher quarterly profit on boost from Macau casinos

Wynn Resorts posted a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as a post-pandemic rebound in travel to casino hubs helped attract a steady stream of visitors to its Macau properties.

August 06, 2024
Wynn posts higher quarterly profit on boost from Macau casinos
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

US to increase force projection from Australia in face of 'coercive' China

Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US next year to boost supply for allies in the Indo Pacific and increase a US military presence in the

August 06, 2024
US to increase force projection from Australia in face of 'coercive' China
News|Opinion|Political|US

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book

August 06, 2024
Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book
Asia|News|World

Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

Thailand's Constitutional Court will on Wednesday rule on the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a week after it dissolved 2023 election winner Move Forward, underlining the

August 06, 2024
Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Americas|Economy|Finance

IMF reports progress in El Salvador talks, flags Bitcoin risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said progress had been made in negotiations with El Salvador toward a fund-supported program with the Central American nation, though issues

August 06, 2024
IMF reports progress in El Salvador talks, flags Bitcoin risks
Asia|News

Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment election winner

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of anti-establishment opposition party Move Forward, ruling its

August 06, 2024
Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment election winner
Americas|World

Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia's Izvestia newspaper says

Mexico has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Oct. 1 inauguration of President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, Russia's Izvestia newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing Mexico's

August 06, 2024
Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia's Izvestia newspaper says
Entertainment|News|US

In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment

In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment

August 06, 2024
In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment
Environment|Health|News|US

EPA issues emergency ban of weedkiller Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children

EPA issues emergency ban of weedkiller Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children

August 06, 2024
EPA issues emergency ban of weedkiller Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children
Election|News|Opinion|US

Bash asks Pelosi about having anything to do with Biden exiting 2024 race. Hear her response

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race, as well as an excerpt from Pelosi's new book, "The Art of Power," in which she details a phone call from then-President Donald Trump ahead of his first impeachment

August 06, 2024
Bash asks Pelosi about having anything to do with Biden exiting 2024 race. Hear her response
Business|Economy|News|US

Georgia property owners battle railroad company in ongoing eminent domain case

A railroad company wants to use eminent domain to condemn property in one of Georgia's poorest areas

August 06, 2024
Georgia property owners battle railroad company in ongoing eminent domain case
Asia|Business|Finance

Morning Bid:'Turnaround Tuesday' soothes nerves ... for now

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 06, 2024
Morning Bid:'Turnaround Tuesday' soothes nerves ... for now
Election|News|Opinion|US

FACT FOCUS: False claims follow Minnesota governor's selection as Harris' running mate

The announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris had selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 election led to false claims on social media

August 06, 2024
FACT FOCUS: False claims follow Minnesota governor's selection as Harris' running mate
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

DaVita lifts annual profit forecast on strong kidney dialysis services demand

Healthcare company DaVita raised its 2024 profit forecast on Tuesday expecting strong demand for its kidney dialysis services, sending shares of the company up 3% in aftermarket trade.

August 06, 2024
DaVita lifts annual profit forecast on strong kidney dialysis services demand
Entertainment|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Facing giants, diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shows what sports – and life – are all about

Olympic moment of the day: Facing giants, diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shows what sports – and life – are all about

August 06, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Facing giants, diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shows what sports – and life – are all about
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Vans-parent VF Corp posts smaller Q1 revenue drop than expected, on better China demand

VF Corp reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by improvement in its China business as well as leaner inventory levels, sending its shares up

August 06, 2024
Vans-parent VF Corp posts smaller Q1 revenue drop than expected, on better China demand
Business|News|Technology|US

A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search

A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors

August 06, 2024
A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search
News|US

FBI seizes Republican Representative Ogles' cell phone in funding probe

FBI agents have seized Republican Representative Andy Ogles' cell phone as part of an investigation into problems surrounding his disclosures of campaign funds, the freshman

August 06, 2024
FBI seizes Republican Representative Ogles' cell phone in funding probe
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Lender Itau Unibanco reports higher profit, credit acceleration

Brazil's Itau Unibanco, Latin America's largest private lender, on Tuesday posted second-quarter profit that was up 15.2% from a year earlier, boosted by higher revenues and lower

August 06, 2024
Lender Itau Unibanco reports higher profit, credit acceleration
Crime|Election|News|US

Arizona grand jury wanted to indict Trump in fake electors case, New York Times reports

An Arizona grand jury that charged 18 people this spring in a scheme that sought to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss also wanted to indict him, the

August 06, 2024
Arizona grand jury wanted to indict Trump in fake electors case, New York Times reports
News|Science|Technology

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule

NASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule

August 06, 2024
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule
Americas|Sports|World

US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87

There was a moment where Brazil might have thought it had a chance

August 06, 2024
US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87
Election|US

Global stock volatility hits the presidential election, with Trump decrying a 'Kamala Crash'

Donald Trump is hoping a dramatic sell-off in the U.S. stock market creates an opening to attack his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris

August 06, 2024
Global stock volatility hits the presidential election, with Trump decrying a 'Kamala Crash'
Business|Finance|Technology

Computer parts maker Logitech appoints Matteo Anversa as CFO

Computer accessories maker Logitech International said on Tuesday it has appointed Matteo Anversa as its chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1.

August 06, 2024
Computer parts maker Logitech appoints Matteo Anversa as CFO
Celebrity

Billy Ray Cyrus finalizes divorce from singer Firerose 3 months after filing

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose are now divorced

August 06, 2024
Billy Ray Cyrus finalizes divorce from singer Firerose 3 months after filing
Arts|Entertainment

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' stage play will land on Broadway in spring 2025

The Upside Down is coming to Broadway

August 06, 2024
'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' stage play will land on Broadway in spring 2025
News|Sports|US|World

Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record

Kevin Durant stands alone in U.S. Olympic basketball scoring history

August 06, 2024
Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record
News|Sports

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says 'nothing has changed' regarding a trade or a new contract for Aiyuk

Two weeks after the San Francisco 49ers reported to training camp there has been no change in the status of Brandon Aiyuk despite trade rumors swirling around the star disgruntled wide receiver

August 06, 2024
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says 'nothing has changed' regarding a trade or a new contract for Aiyuk
Election|News|US

Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt

With both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts

August 06, 2024
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Ohio ban on gender-affirming care for minors upheld by judge

An Ohio judge on Tuesday upheld a Republican-backed state law banning gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors, rebuffing a

August 06, 2024
Ohio ban on gender-affirming care for minors upheld by judge
News|Science|Technology|US

Boeing's Starliner problems delay next NASA astronaut mission

NASA said on Tuesday it pushed a routine SpaceX launch of astronauts to the International Space Station back a month to spend more time analyzing issues with

August 06, 2024
Boeing's Starliner problems delay next NASA astronaut mission
Business|Finance|Technology

Airbnb's second-quarter profit fell 15% despite its revenue rising 11% on stronger bookings

Airbnb says its profit fell 15% in the second quarter from a year earlier, as higher income taxes cut into the short-term rental giant’s bottom line even as bookings and revenue rose

August 06, 2024
Airbnb's second-quarter profit fell 15% despite its revenue rising 11% on stronger bookings
Election|US

Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate disappointed fans of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was one of Harris’ finalists for the job and seen as someone who could help Democrats win a key swing state and make history by electing the first Jewish vice president

August 06, 2024
Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Judge upholds Ohio's gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal

A judge in Ohio says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect

August 06, 2024
Judge upholds Ohio's gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal
Business|Finance|Technology

Reddit forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong ad spend

Reddit forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, a sign that a recovering digital ad market would draw more advertisers to the social media

August 06, 2024
Reddit forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong ad spend
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Rivian sticks to flat production outlook for 2024, expects deliveries dip in Q3

Rivian on Tuesday stuck to its forecast that production would not rise this year and said deliveries in the third quarter would be slightly lower, as the EV

August 06, 2024
Rivian sticks to flat production outlook for 2024, expects deliveries dip in Q3
Business|Economy|Finance

Airbnb forecasts lower third-quarter revenue as economic worries slow demand

Airbnb forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates on Tuesday and warned of shorter booking windows, suggesting travelers were waiting until the

August 06, 2024
Airbnb forecasts lower third-quarter revenue as economic worries slow demand
Business|Economy|Finance

New Goldman Sachs index shows financial stress relatively normal

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday said it has introduced a new Financial Stress Index (FSI) that, while tightening over the last two days of market ructions, remains at relatively normal levels by

August 06, 2024
New Goldman Sachs index shows financial stress relatively normal
Business|Finance|Health

Amgen quarterly profit slips, obesity data on track for late 2024

Amgen on Tuesday said its second-quarter profit slipped 1% as higher expenses, including costs related to development of its experimental obesity drug MariTide, offset a 20

August 06, 2024
Amgen quarterly profit slips, obesity data on track for late 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|US

WK Kellogg to close Omaha plant, downsize in Memphis as it shifts production to newer facilities

WK Kellogg Co. is closing one U.S. cereal plant and downsizing another as part of a plan to consolidate its operations in newer facilities

August 06, 2024
WK Kellogg to close Omaha plant, downsize in Memphis as it shifts production to newer facilities
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Google antitrust ruling may pose $20 billion risk for Apple

Apple's lucrative deal with Google could be under threat after a U.S. judge ruled that the Alphabet-owned search giant was operating an illegal monopoly.

August 06, 2024
Google antitrust ruling may pose $20 billion risk for Apple
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers

‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers

August 06, 2024
‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk’s X sues ad industry group over alleged advertising ‘boycott’

Elon Musk’s X sues ad industry group over alleged advertising ‘boycott’

August 06, 2024
Elon Musk’s X sues ad industry group over alleged advertising ‘boycott’
Business|Technology|US

Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco

Alphabet's Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles to cater to growing demand from customers, the company said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco
News|Sports

Simone Biles tells CNN competing in Paris ‘meant the world’ after struggles in Tokyo

Simone Biles tells CNN competing in Paris ‘meant the world’ after struggles in Tokyo

August 06, 2024
Simone Biles tells CNN competing in Paris ‘meant the world’ after struggles in Tokyo
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|Videos

Simone Biles shares message for young girls struggling to fit in

CNN's Coy Wire talks to gymnastics legend Simone Biles about her experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics and more. 

August 06, 2024
Simone Biles shares message for young girls struggling to fit in
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

: OLY: CNN SPEAKS WITH GYNMASTIC PHENOM SIMONE BILES

Simone Biles, 11-time Olympic Medalist, on CNN air

August 06, 2024
: OLY: CNN SPEAKS WITH GYNMASTIC PHENOM SIMONE BILES
Environment|News|Science|US

Picturesque glacier releases water down a river in Alaska. More than 100 homes are damaged

An outburst of flooding from a lake dammed by Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier damaged at least an estimated 100 homes in what has become a perennial hazard for nearby neighborhoods

August 06, 2024
Picturesque glacier releases water down a river in Alaska. More than 100 homes are damaged
News|Sports|World

Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas sprints to 200-meter gold medal for the United States by a big margin

Gabby Thomas has sped to the win in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics

August 06, 2024
Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas sprints to 200-meter gold medal for the United States by a big margin
News|Sports

Olympics-Athletics-Dominant Thomas lands first 200m global title

American Gabby Thomas finally claimed the global title she has promised for so long when she delivered a dominant performance to take Olympic 200

August 06, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Dominant Thomas lands first 200m global title
News|Sports|World

Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza

Israel's Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris

August 06, 2024
Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza
Health|News|Science|US

High schoolers' mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey

A government survey shows small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers

August 06, 2024
High schoolers' mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey
Americas|News

Ecuador reaffirms it will not let ex-VP Glas leave country

Ecuador's foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed its stance to not grant safe passage for former Vice President Jorge Glas to leave the country, following a request from Mexico's

August 06, 2024
Ecuador reaffirms it will not let ex-VP Glas leave country
Business|News|Technology

Microsoft lashes out at Delta: Your ancient tech caused the service meltdown

Microsoft lashes out at Delta: Your ancient tech caused the service meltdown

August 06, 2024
Microsoft lashes out at Delta: Your ancient tech caused the service meltdown
Americas|Economy|Finance

Divided survey shows Mexico central bank likely to hold interest rate at 11%: Reuters poll

The Bank of Mexico will likely hold its benchmark interest rate at 11% later this week, according to a majority of analysts in a Reuters poll on Tuesday, as inflation and the

August 06, 2024
Divided survey shows Mexico central bank likely to hold interest rate at 11%: Reuters poll
News|Political

Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?

Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?
Business|Food|Health|News

New York City's freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end

Outdoor tables saved thousands of New York City restaurants from ruin when they were forced to close their dining rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic

August 06, 2024
New York City's freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end
Business|News

NTSB, Boeing have not been able to identify who removed 737 MAX 9 door plug

The National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing have not been able to determine who removed a door plug in a new 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 that

August 06, 2024
NTSB, Boeing have not been able to identify who removed 737 MAX 9 door plug
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney hikes price for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ subscription services

Disney hikes price for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ subscription services

August 06, 2024
Disney hikes price for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ subscription services
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Selling from US volatility-linked funds may be drying up after $150 billion dump

Selling pressure by volatility-linked funds that exacerbated losses in U.S. stocks over recent days may be on track to ease, analysts said.

August 06, 2024
Selling from US volatility-linked funds may be drying up after $150 billion dump
News|World

Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’

Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’

August 06, 2024
Hezbollah leader says group will respond but keeping Israelis waiting is part of ‘punishment’
Crime|News|US

Ex-Kansas police chief will face criminal charge after 2023 newspaper raid

A former Kansas police chief who made news last year when he raided a local weekly newspaper will be charged with interfering in the judicial process, two special prosecutors

August 06, 2024
Ex-Kansas police chief will face criminal charge after 2023 newspaper raid
Crime|News|US

Parents accused of leaving child in hot car while they shopped at Target in Aventura bond out of jail

Parents accused of leaving child in hot car while they shopped at Target in Aventura bond out of jail

August 06, 2024
Parents accused of leaving child in hot car while they shopped at Target in Aventura bond out of jail
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump

Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump

August 06, 2024
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump
Election|US

How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is 'weird'

Kamala Harris' decision to tap Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee reflects the Democratic party's effort to turn a page with a new generation of Gen-Z-approved candidates

August 06, 2024
How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is 'weird'
Entertainment|Sports

Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans, says he’ll stay with TNT Sports for long term

Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans, says he’ll stay with TNT Sports for long term

August 06, 2024
Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans, says he’ll stay with TNT Sports for long term
News|Sports

American Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men's 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behind

American Cole Hocker pulled the upset of the Olympics on Tuesday night, outracing both favorites Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr to the finish line in the 1,500 meters

August 06, 2024
American Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men's 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behind
Economy|Finance|US

PIMCO's Ivascyn says US likely to avoid recession but warns of dire fiscal picture

The U.S. economy is still on track for a soft landing despite signs of further weakening, but the country's deteriorating fiscal profile is prompting U.S. bond

August 06, 2024
PIMCO's Ivascyn says US likely to avoid recession but warns of dire fiscal picture
Sports

Olympics-Athletics-American Hocker stuns favourites to win 1,500m gold

American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500 metres gold with a stunning finish to blast past British world champion Josh

August 06, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-American Hocker stuns favourites to win 1,500m gold
Celebrity|Entertainment

Ryan Reynolds had a few questions for Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends with Us’ leading man

Ryan Reynolds had a few questions for Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends with Us’ leading man

August 06, 2024
Ryan Reynolds had a few questions for Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends with Us’ leading man
Americas|Crime

Costa Rica with US help nabs 21 suspects linked to human trafficking

An extensive police operation in Costa Rica on Tuesday resulted in the arrests of 21 people suspected of links to an international human-trafficking network operating between

August 06, 2024
Costa Rica with US help nabs 21 suspects linked to human trafficking
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Schwab says high volumes and technical issue with key vendor triggered Monday's outage

Charles Schwab & Co. said on Tuesday that high trading volumes and a technical issue with a key vendor triggered temporary outages on its trading platform on Monday, a day

August 06, 2024
Schwab says high volumes and technical issue with key vendor triggered Monday's outage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

What investors should do when there is more volatility in the market

U.S. stocks are bouncing back after the market experienced its worst day in two years on Monday, but the average investor may still be understandably spooked

August 06, 2024
What investors should do when there is more volatility in the market
Crime|News|Political|US|World

Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil

The Justice Department says a Pakistani man alleged to have ties to Iran has been charged in a plot to carry out political assassinations on U.S. soil

August 06, 2024
Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas' new leader Sinwar directed Oct 7 attack from Gaza

Yahya Sinwar, named leader of Hamas on Tuesday, masterminded the bloodiest attack on Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, having made no secret of his desire to

August 06, 2024
Hamas' new leader Sinwar directed Oct 7 attack from Gaza
News|Sports|US

Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany

Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. women's national team secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany

August 06, 2024
Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany
Americas|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Zero US men in the Olympic long jump final is a rare absence for the nation of Lewis and Owens

From Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon to Carl Lewis and plenty more, Americans have ruled the men’s long jump at the Summer Olympics

August 06, 2024
Zero US men in the Olympic long jump final is a rare absence for the nation of Lewis and Owens
News|US

Work underway to eliminate offensive street names in Northern California as deadline looms

Work underway to eliminate offensive street names in Northern California as deadline looms

August 06, 2024
Work underway to eliminate offensive street names in Northern California as deadline looms
Business|Finance|US

Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty

A federal appeals court on Tuesday said a Citigroup vice president was not entitled to a share of a $400 million civil fine that the bank agreed to pay in

August 06, 2024
Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty
Crime|News|US|World

US charges man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in the United States in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S.

August 06, 2024
US charges man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot
Africa|News|World

UN appeals for Security Council help to combat famine in Sudan

Senior United Nations officials appealed to the Security Council on Tuesday for help in getting humanitarian aid access in Sudan "across borders, across

August 06, 2024
UN appeals for Security Council help to combat famine in Sudan
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Brazil's Mantega praises Lula for lowering attacks on central bank

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was right to tone down his criticism of the central bank and if he taps Gabriel Galipolo to head the monetary

August 06, 2024
Brazil's Mantega praises Lula for lowering attacks on central bank
News|Uncategorized|US

Biden speaks to leaders of Qatar, Egypt on regional tensions, ceasefire

U.S.

August 06, 2024
Biden speaks to leaders of Qatar, Egypt on regional tensions, ceasefire
Business|Technology

UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips country

The British government has called on Elon Musk to act responsibly after the tech billionaire used his social media platform X to unleash a barrage of posts that risk inflaming the violent unrest gripping the country

August 06, 2024
UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips country
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence

Shares of utilities companies are presenting investors with a rare bright spot in the U.S. stock selloff, as turbulent markets prompt a shift away from the high

August 06, 2024
Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination

Hamas named its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week, the group said

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination
Election|News|US

Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race

The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket

August 06, 2024
Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Business|Finance|US

U.S. regulators fine Piper Sandler $16 million for record-keeping failures

Piper Sandler has agreed to pay a total of $16 million as a civil penalty to U.S. regulators to resolve investigations into its record-keeping practices, the investment banking firm said

August 06, 2024
U.S. regulators fine Piper Sandler $16 million for record-keeping failures
Crime|News|US

Alabama settles lawsuit with death row inmate set to become second executed by nitrogen gas

Alabama settles lawsuit with death row inmate set to become second executed by nitrogen gas

August 06, 2024
Alabama settles lawsuit with death row inmate set to become second executed by nitrogen gas
Health|Science

"The Mind After Midnight": The dark side of sleep disruption

"The Mind After Midnight": The dark side of sleep disruption

August 06, 2024
"The Mind After Midnight": The dark side of sleep disruption
Election|News|Opinion|US

How the Trump campaign plans to try to define Tim Walz

How the Trump campaign plans to try to define Tim Walz

August 06, 2024
How the Trump campaign plans to try to define Tim Walz
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Mid-Market Street businesses brace for Musk moving X out of San Francisco

Mid-Market Street businesses brace for Musk moving X out of San Francisco

August 06, 2024
Mid-Market Street businesses brace for Musk moving X out of San Francisco
Business|News|Technology|US

German drugstore chain shuns Teslas over Musk's support for Trump

German drugstore chain Rossmann said on Tuesday it would no longer buy Tesla cars for its corporate fleet due to CEO Elon Musk's support for U.S.

August 06, 2024
German drugstore chain shuns Teslas over Musk's support for Trump
Education|News|US

Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains

Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains

August 06, 2024
Hearing will discuss CSU, UC's efforts to return Native American remains
Arts|Business|Lifestyle

Business owner restoring historic neon signs damaged by monsoon

Business owner restoring historic neon signs damaged by monsoon

August 06, 2024
Business owner restoring historic neon signs damaged by monsoon
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract

August 06, 2024
Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region

Top U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict

August 06, 2024
US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
Americas|Economy|News

Mexico inflation seen ticking up in July to highest in over a year: Reuters poll

Mexico's headline inflation rate likely accelerated again in July to reach its highest level in more than a year, while the core index is forecast to continue to moderate, a

August 06, 2024
Mexico inflation seen ticking up in July to highest in over a year: Reuters poll
Environment|Health|News

A Jersey Shore beach might be contaminated with arsenic. Visitors are warned not to touch anything.

A Jersey Shore beach might be contaminated with arsenic. Visitors are warned not to touch anything.

August 06, 2024
A Jersey Shore beach might be contaminated with arsenic. Visitors are warned not to touch anything.
Crime|News|US

Chinese academic convicted of acting as foreign agent in US

A Chinese academic was convicted on Tuesday of illegally acting as a foreign agent in the United States by collecting information about New York-based activists

August 06, 2024
Chinese academic convicted of acting as foreign agent in US
Business|News|Technology

Tech had a rough day. But don’t call it a dot-com meltdown moment yet

Tech had a rough day. But don’t call it a dot-com meltdown moment yet

August 06, 2024
Tech had a rough day. But don’t call it a dot-com meltdown moment yet
Business|Food

Taco Bell could hold the secret formula for bringing customers back to fast food

Taco Bell could hold the secret formula for bringing customers back to fast food

August 06, 2024
Taco Bell could hold the secret formula for bringing customers back to fast food
News|Sports|World

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

August 06, 2024
American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics
Health

Heart attack victim reunited with good Samaritans who saved his life

Heart attack victim reunited with good Samaritans who saved his life

August 06, 2024
Heart attack victim reunited with good Samaritans who saved his life
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Principal helping students living in park find housing

Principal helping students living in park find housing

August 06, 2024
Principal helping students living in park find housing
Crime

Mother says man masturbated at her daughter’s lemonade stand

Mother says man masturbated at her daughter’s lemonade stand

August 06, 2024
Mother says man masturbated at her daughter’s lemonade stand
Arts|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

Rare coins unknowingly sold at Massachusetts yard sale returned to family with heartfelt note

Rare coins unknowingly sold at Massachusetts yard sale returned to family with heartfelt note

August 06, 2024
Rare coins unknowingly sold at Massachusetts yard sale returned to family with heartfelt note
Crime|News|US

Over $1 million worth of cocaine washed ashore in Florida Keys after Hurricane Debby

Over $1 million worth of cocaine washed ashore in Florida Keys after Hurricane Debby

August 06, 2024
Over $1 million worth of cocaine washed ashore in Florida Keys after Hurricane Debby
Business|News|Technology|US

New testimony shows Alaska Air crew feared passengers were lost in mid-air blowout

Alaska Airlines flight attendants feared passengers had been sucked out of the plane in the chaos following the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet,

August 06, 2024
New testimony shows Alaska Air crew feared passengers were lost in mid-air blowout
Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Teen vies for record solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research

A Chinese American teen is vying to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents in a quest that also aims to drum up donations for research into childhood cancer

August 06, 2024
Teen vies for record solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research
Business|News|US

United Airlines begins labor contract negotiations with union

United Airlines has begun negotiations with the Teamsters union, which is pushing for a new contract covering 10,000 aviation maintenance and related workers in the United States, the

August 06, 2024
United Airlines begins labor contract negotiations with union
Business|News|Technology|US

Musk’s X accuses advertisers of boycotting platform in new lawsuit

Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Tuesday sued a global advertising alliance and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health, accusing them of unlawfully

August 06, 2024
Musk’s X accuses advertisers of boycotting platform in new lawsuit
News|Science|World

Newly discovered fossils shed light on the origins of curious ‘hobbit’ humans

Newly discovered fossils shed light on the origins of curious ‘hobbit’ humans

August 06, 2024
Newly discovered fossils shed light on the origins of curious ‘hobbit’ humans
Crime|News|US

Former Kansas police chief will face criminal charge after raid on newspaper, prosecutors say

Former Kansas police chief will face criminal charge after raid on newspaper, prosecutors say

August 06, 2024
Former Kansas police chief will face criminal charge after raid on newspaper, prosecutors say
Americas|World

Venezuela defense minister reaffirms military's loyalty to Maduro

Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Tuesday reaffirmed the military's "absolute loyalty" to President Nicolas Maduro, amid an ongoing dispute over the

August 06, 2024
Venezuela defense minister reaffirms military's loyalty to Maduro
Finance|Stock Markets

US market volatility puts 'buffer' ETFs in the spotlight

The spike in stock market volatility may be good news for at least one group of asset managers: those rolling out "buffer" exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer

August 06, 2024
US market volatility puts 'buffer' ETFs in the spotlight
Business|Finance|US

Citigroup wealth executive hired from BofA leaves after months, source says

A Citigroup executive who joined the bank from Bank of America in April is leaving Citi, one source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Citigroup wealth executive hired from BofA leaves after months, source says
News|US

Wildfire torches hillside homes in southern California

A wind-driven wildfire on a hillside above the southern California city of San Bernardino burned several homes and forced evacuations before it was brought under control on

August 06, 2024
Wildfire torches hillside homes in southern California
Business|Technology|US

Google monopoly ruling could help Apple defense in antitrust case

Apple could be the winner after Alphabet's Google lost its fight with the U.S. antitrust enforcers earlier this week, with a ruling that supports the iPhone maker's defense

August 06, 2024
Google monopoly ruling could help Apple defense in antitrust case
Sports

Pitbull Stadium is the new home of FIU football. The artist has bought the naming rights

Welcome to Pitbull Stadium, the home of your FIU Panthers

August 06, 2024
Pitbull Stadium is the new home of FIU football. The artist has bought the naming rights
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws

August 06, 2024
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
Health|News

Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows

Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows

August 06, 2024
Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows
Business|Economy|Finance

US corporate bond market issuance set to slow amid market volatility

Some corporate bond issuers are expected to delay sales this week, after market volatility caused investors to trim corporate bond holdings in favor of

August 06, 2024
US corporate bond market issuance set to slow amid market volatility
Uncategorized

RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot

Robert F

August 06, 2024
RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Microsoft blames Delta for its struggle to recover from global cyber outage

Microsoft blamed Delta Air Lines on Tuesday for its dayslong struggle to recover from a global cyber outage that led it to cancel more than 6,000 flights.

August 06, 2024
Microsoft blames Delta for its struggle to recover from global cyber outage
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: 'Show that Ukraine is still alive'

Ukraine wrestler Zhan Beleniuk will try to bring pride to his warn-torn country when he competes for an Olympic medal in the Greco-Roman category

August 06, 2024
Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: 'Show that Ukraine is still alive'
Arts

Yuval Sharon to direct Met Opera's new stagings of Wagner's Ring Cycle and `Tristan und Isolde'

Yuval Sharon, an American known for innovative productions, will direct the Metropolitan Opera’s next stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and “Tristan und Isolde,” both starring soprano Lise Davidsen and conducted by music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

August 06, 2024
Yuval Sharon to direct Met Opera's new stagings of Wagner's Ring Cycle and `Tristan und Isolde'
Health|Science

How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

August 06, 2024
How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study
Americas|News|World

Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in talks with Venezuelan government and opposition on election crisis

A senior Mexican official says that since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election nine days ago, officials from Brazil, Colombia and Mexico are in constant contact with representatives of both Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González, seeking a solution to the country’s political crisis

August 06, 2024
Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in talks with Venezuelan government and opposition on election crisis
Technology|US

‘White Dudes for Harris’ said their account was targeted by X for the second time

‘White Dudes for Harris’ said their account was targeted by X for the second time

August 06, 2024
‘White Dudes for Harris’ said their account was targeted by X for the second time
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Hedge funds buy the dip amid market bloodbath, says Goldman

Global hedge funds hunted for bargains in the stock market on Monday amid a violent sell-off in U.S. equities, in the largest one-day buying spree in five months

August 06, 2024
Hedge funds buy the dip amid market bloodbath, says Goldman
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone

Taylor Swift once again tops the MTV Video Music Award nominations

August 06, 2024
Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
Celebrity|Entertainment

Machine Gun Kelly celebrates one year of sobriety

Machine Gun Kelly celebrates one year of sobriety

August 06, 2024
Machine Gun Kelly celebrates one year of sobriety
Election|News|Political|US

What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick as her running mate, will need to introduce himself to the vast majority of Americans, according to recent polling

August 06, 2024
What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate
Business|News|Technology

In landmark Google ruling, a warning to companies about preserving evidence

A landmark ruling on Monday that Alphabet's Google illegally monopolizes Web search also came with a rebuke for the tech giant for obscuring potential evidence in the

August 06, 2024
In landmark Google ruling, a warning to companies about preserving evidence
News|US

Harvard University must face lawsuit over antisemitism on campus, judge rules

(This Aug 6 story has been corrected to say that Brown University's resolution of a complaint filed with the U.S.

August 06, 2024
Harvard University must face lawsuit over antisemitism on campus, judge rules
Lifestyle|News|Sports

NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March Madness

Women’s college basketball teams are a step away from getting financially rewarded for success in the NCAA Tournament

August 06, 2024
NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March Madness
Economy|Finance|News|US

US household debt levels edge up in Q2, NY Fed survey shows

Total U.S. household debt levels edged up in the second quarter but overall delinquency rates stabilized, indicating that borrowers are still in decent enough shape to support the economy,

August 06, 2024
US household debt levels edge up in Q2, NY Fed survey shows
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

New York Film Festival sets main slate with movies by Pedro Almodóvar, Sean Baker and Mati Diop

The New York Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled the main slate for its 62nd edition with selections including Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning “Anora,” Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” and Mati Diop’s “Dahomey.”

August 06, 2024
New York Film Festival sets main slate with movies by Pedro Almodóvar, Sean Baker and Mati Diop
Science|World

Fossils suggest even smaller ‘hobbits’ roamed an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago

New research suggests ancestors of the “hobbits” were even smaller

August 06, 2024
Fossils suggest even smaller ‘hobbits’ roamed an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Tech sell-off creates opportunities to buy cheaper, HSBC Wealth CIO says

The sharp sell-off in tech stocks has created opportunities to buy into profitable companies at a cheaper price, the chief investment officer of HSBC's private

August 06, 2024
Tech sell-off creates opportunities to buy cheaper, HSBC Wealth CIO says
Sports

Olympics give athletes a chance to win gold — and also cash in on their short time in spotlight

Noah Lyles wasted no time

August 06, 2024
Olympics give athletes a chance to win gold — and also cash in on their short time in spotlight
Crime|Election|News|US

Judge in Trump's hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity

The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is pushing back a date for a key ruling on presidential immunity until two days before Trump’s scheduled sentencing

August 06, 2024
Judge in Trump's hush money case delays date for ruling on presidential immunity
Asia|News|US|World

U.S.-Australia talks focus on China's 'coercive behaviour'

The United States and Australia kicked off high-level talks on Tuesday that will focus on China's "coercive behaviour", as

August 06, 2024
U.S.-Australia talks focus on China's 'coercive behaviour'
Africa|Economy|News

Egypt’s currency edges higher against the US dollar after price hikes

Egypt's local currency is sliding against the U.S. dollar after recent increases in fuel prices and subway fares

August 06, 2024
Egypt’s currency edges higher against the US dollar after price hikes
Sports

New Jackie Robinson statue to replace stolen one gets all-star dedication at Kansas youth baseball field

New Jackie Robinson statue to replace stolen one gets all-star dedication at Kansas youth baseball field

August 06, 2024
New Jackie Robinson statue to replace stolen one gets all-star dedication at Kansas youth baseball field
Business|Economy|Environment

The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program

The Small Business Administration is looking to attract lenders to finance small businesses' clean energy projects

August 06, 2024
The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Ultra Orthodox protesters break into Israeli army base

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters broke into an Israeli army base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, the military said, as demonstrations against call up orders for religious Jews

August 06, 2024
Ultra Orthodox protesters break into Israeli army base
Election|News|US

Reactions to Kamala Harris' pick of Tim Walz for vice president

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a liberal policy champion and a plain speaker

August 06, 2024
Reactions to Kamala Harris' pick of Tim Walz for vice president
Business

Hindu homes, temples targeted in Bangladesh after Hasina ouster, minority group says

By Ruma Paul and Krishna N.

August 06, 2024
Hindu homes, temples targeted in Bangladesh after Hasina ouster, minority group says
News|Opinion|World

Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’

Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’

August 06, 2024
Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’
MidEast|News|US|World

Panic in Beirut as Israeli warplanes break sound barrier three times

Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier three times over Beirut in less than 30 minutes on Tuesday, leading to loud booms that sent people in the city running for cover just ahead

August 06, 2024
Panic in Beirut as Israeli warplanes break sound barrier three times
Asia|Sports

First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

Taekwondo Paralympian Zakia Khudadadi says she is competing in the name of women in Afghanistan who have gradually been stripped of their rights over the past three years

August 06, 2024
First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris
US

Who is Gwen Walz, the wife of Harris’ new running mate?

Who is Gwen Walz, the wife of Harris’ new running mate?

August 06, 2024
Who is Gwen Walz, the wife of Harris’ new running mate?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Fox reports rise in quarterly revenue, beats profit estimates

Fox Corp topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit and reported a rise in revenue on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for its Tubi streaming service in the United States,

August 06, 2024
Fox reports rise in quarterly revenue, beats profit estimates
News|Political|World

Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead

Military leaders have formed an interim government and promised a transition to civilian rule. Protesters who brought down the previous government are demanding nothing less.

August 06, 2024
Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo fuses alternative and regional Mexican music on new album, 'Mirada'

In singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo’s world, regional Mexican music can have pop, ballads and also a bit of melancholic lyrics

August 06, 2024
Singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo fuses alternative and regional Mexican music on new album, 'Mirada'
Business|Finance

WK Kellogg to streamline production as slowing demand pressures sales

WK Kellogg plans to completely shutdown its Omaha, Nebraska, plant by the end of 2026 under a reorganization that will also reduce the cereal maker's headcount by more than 17%, it said on

August 06, 2024
WK Kellogg to streamline production as slowing demand pressures sales
Business|Finance|US

Utility Sempra misses second-quarter profit, revenue estimates

Sempra missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, as weakness in its California segment weighed on the electric and gas utility,

August 06, 2024
Utility Sempra misses second-quarter profit, revenue estimates
Election|News|US

John King explains why Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, according to multiple sources. CNN's John King reacts.

August 06, 2024
John King explains why Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate
Election|News|US

Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate

Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate

August 06, 2024
Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
Business|Economy|Finance

Canada's services PMI shows sector contracting further in July

Canada's services economy deteriorated in July as activity and new business declined, while elevated wage costs contributed to increased inflation pressures, S&P

August 06, 2024
Canada's services PMI shows sector contracting further in July
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Unwind of massive yen-funded carry has room to go, analysts say

An epic unwinding of the yen-funded carry trade that has reverberated through global markets may have further to go, analysts said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Unwind of massive yen-funded carry has room to go, analysts say
News|World

Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has put additional funding towards its domestic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, as it tries to narrow a gap in capabilities with Russia, which has

August 06, 2024
Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme, Zelenskiy says
News|Opinion|Political

Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads

With a few notable exceptions, historians have found little evidence that vice-presidential picks actually help their presidential tickets.

August 06, 2024
Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads
Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical

Parisians will swim in the River Seine by the foot of the Eiffel Tower next year, Paris City Hall has pledged, although the high bacteria levels that delayed Olympic

August 06, 2024
Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical
Election|News|US

Five things to know about Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

August 06, 2024
Five things to know about Tim Walz
News|Sports|World

Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory amid gender misconceptions

Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s welterweight division with a semifinal victory at the Paris Olympics amid scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender

August 06, 2024
Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory amid gender misconceptions
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis

David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis

August 06, 2024
David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis
Business|Technology

Tesla to fix 1.7 million vehicles in China, says market regulator

Tesla is performing a remote recall of 1.7 million vehicles in China with an over-the-air software update, the state market regulator said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Tesla to fix 1.7 million vehicles in China, says market regulator
News|US

US transport safety board releases documents on Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board released documents on Tuesday morning ahead of hearings into a January mid-air panel blowout of a near new Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet.

August 06, 2024
US transport safety board releases documents on Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency
Africa|News|World

Nigeria detains tailors who made Russian flags for anti-government protests

Nigeria has detained some tailors for making Russian flags that were waved during anti-government protests this week in northern states, the state

August 06, 2024
Nigeria detains tailors who made Russian flags for anti-government protests
Environment|News|US

Tropical Storm Debby soaks US Southeast

Tropical Storm Debby inundated coastal Georgia and South Carolina with a deluge of rain on Tuesday that could bring "catastrophic flooding" to

August 06, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby soaks US Southeast
Americas|Europe|News|World

Migrants struggle to cope with Portugal's 'suffocating' housing crisis

Seeking a more comfortable life, 50-year-old carpenter Andreia Costa moved to Portugal from Brazil in 2022, but within months her hopes were

August 06, 2024
Migrants struggle to cope with Portugal's 'suffocating' housing crisis
Election|US

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on

August 06, 2024
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar poised for comeback, recent weakness just a hiccup: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar will claw back some of its recent losses over the coming three months on expectations financial markets have again gone too far in pricing in

August 06, 2024
Dollar poised for comeback, recent weakness just a hiccup: Reuters poll
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|Technology|World

Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics

Groups linked to Russia’s government are using online disinformation to spread false information about the 2024 Olympics and portraying Paris as a crime-ridden cesspool

August 06, 2024
Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

August 06, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally
News

Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims

Providing a correction can affect how the audience feels about the journalists trying to set the record straight.

August 06, 2024
Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims
Science

Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold

The far side of the Moon has a very different composition from the near side − so researchers are eager to see what stories these samples will tell.

August 06, 2024
Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold
Health|Science|Technology

Brain implants to restore sight, like Neuralink’s Blindsight, face a fundamental problem − more pixels don’t ensure better vision

Engineers have tried for decades to develop bionic eyes to reverse blindness. But the brain is far more complex than a computer.

August 06, 2024
Brain implants to restore sight, like Neuralink’s Blindsight, face a fundamental problem − more pixels don’t ensure better vision
MidEast|News|World

Assassination is always unlawful − regardless of who is killed and on whose orders

The release of a Russian hit man and the assassination of Israel’s enemies in Lebanon and Iran have shone a spotlight on killings carried out on state orders.

August 06, 2024
Assassination is always unlawful − regardless of who is killed and on whose orders
Election|News|Opinion|US

Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder

Americans have been hearing for years that democracy is being eroded and is literally at stake in the upcoming presidential election. But there is good news on the voting front as well.

August 06, 2024
Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder
Election|US

Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask

While many voters embrace Kamala Harris’ candidacy and the fact that she is a multiracial woman without any biological children, some Republicans are using her identity as fodder for attacks.

August 06, 2024
Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

EU governments give green light to 4.2 billion euros payout to Ukraine

European Union governments approved on Tuesday the first regular payment to Ukraine of 4.2 billion euros ($4.58 billion) of the 50 billion euros the EU has set aside as financial

August 06, 2024
EU governments give green light to 4.2 billion euros payout to Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Who is Mohammed Shahabuddin, President of Bangladesh?

Mohammed Shahabuddin, the president of Bangladesh since April 2023, is the country's sole top constitutional authority since Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to

August 06, 2024
Who is Mohammed Shahabuddin, President of Bangladesh?
Business|Economy|News

Crude oil, gold exports help Canada swing to surprise trade surplus in June

Canada recorded a surprise trade surplus of C$638 million ($461 million) in June, data showed on Tuesday, mainly led by a jump in shipments of

August 06, 2024
Crude oil, gold exports help Canada swing to surprise trade surplus in June
Asia|Health|News|US|World

China to beef up regulations on fentanyl chemicals, White House says

China said it would begin adding controls and regulation to the production of three chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl, the White House said on Tuesday, calling the move "a

August 06, 2024
China to beef up regulations on fentanyl chemicals, White House says
Opinion|Sports

The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade ended the 2024 Olympics with a moment symbolic of where they hope the sport is headed

August 06, 2024
The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse

A top Russian official told Ukraine on Tuesday that the longer it waited to enter peace talks, the tougher the terms would be for its people.

August 06, 2024
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse
Entertainment

Q&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play complete strangers thrown into their first heist in the new action comedy “The Instigators.”

August 06, 2024
Q&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’
Asia|News

Taiwan's defence budget will hit new record next year, president says

Taiwan's total defence budget is set to reach a new high of T$647 billion ($19.74 billion) next year as the island seeks to boost defensive self-reliance and cooperation with

August 06, 2024
Taiwan's defence budget will hit new record next year, president says
Business|Finance|Technology

GlobalFoundries sees Q3 adjusted profit below estimates as inventory woes persist

GlobalFoundries marginally beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter revenue on Tuesday but forecast third-quarter adjusted profit below expectations, indicating a slower-than-

August 06, 2024
GlobalFoundries sees Q3 adjusted profit below estimates as inventory woes persist
Economy|Finance|News

Brazil central bank will raise rates if needed, minutes show

Brazil's central bank won't hesitate to raise interest rates if necessary to bring inflation down to its target, minutes from its July 30-31 policy meeting

August 06, 2024
Brazil central bank will raise rates if needed, minutes show
Sports|US

Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday

President Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World Series champions, their first championship title in the history of the franchise

August 06, 2024
Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday
News|World

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel

The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel

August 06, 2024
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said sufficient police would be on the streets to handle anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in

August 06, 2024
UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots
Business|Europe|Finance|News

Two more Wirecard executives charged over accounting scandal

German prosecutors have charged another two former Wirecard executives, according to a statement from their Munich office on Tuesday, casting their net wider in investigations into

August 06, 2024
Two more Wirecard executives charged over accounting scandal
MidEast|News|World

Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for a restrained response to Israel's suspected

August 06, 2024
Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say
US

The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby churns off the US Southeast

The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, says the peninsula that makes up much of the city's historic downtown will remain closed Tuesday as Tropical Storm Debby spins nearby

August 06, 2024
The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby churns off the US Southeast
Asia|News|World

Why did Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resign and where is she now?

Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of dedly

August 06, 2024
Why did Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resign and where is she now?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

MarketAxess profit rises on demand for high-grade credit, government bonds

MarketAxess Holdings' second-quarter profit rose 8% due to robust trading activity in high-grade corporate debt and government bonds, it said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
MarketAxess profit rises on demand for high-grade credit, government bonds
Sports

Chicago White Sox tie American League record with 21st straight loss

Chicago White Sox tie American League record with 21st straight loss

August 06, 2024
Chicago White Sox tie American League record with 21st straight loss
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Hear why some Israeli reservists would rather risk prison than go back to fight in Gaza

Like thousands of Israeli reservists, Michael Ofer Ziv and Yuval Green were called up to war following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7th. After serving in Gaza and witnessing the military's destructive approach, they tell CNN's Jeremy Diamond why they, and dozens of others, are refusing to serve again.

August 06, 2024
Hear why some Israeli reservists would rather risk prison than go back to fight in Gaza
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach

‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach

August 06, 2024
‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Online brokerages Futu, UP Fintech suspend night trading of U.S. stocks

Online brokerages Futu Holdings and UP Fintech Holding, known for helping Chinese investors buy global stocks, have told clients that night trading of U.S. shares would be

August 06, 2024
Online brokerages Futu, UP Fintech suspend night trading of U.S. stocks
Asia|Business|Technology|Videos

ByteDance joins OpenAI's Sora rivals with AI video app launch

ByteDance has expanded its offering of a software that can generate videos based on text prompts, joining a growing number of Chinese tech firms entering an emerging market also

August 06, 2024
ByteDance joins OpenAI's Sora rivals with AI video app launch
Asia|News|World

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who'll head Bangladesh's interim government?

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to head Bangladesh’s interim government after student protests sparked an uprising that toppled the former leader

August 06, 2024
Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who'll head Bangladesh's interim government?
News|World

UN expert condemns Israeli killing of Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

A United Nations expert on Tuesday condemned Israel's killing last week of Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul and cameraman Ramy El Rify in Gaza and urged that the deaths be

August 06, 2024
UN expert condemns Israeli killing of Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Starboard urges Autodesk board to explore CEO change, cost cuts

Activist investor Starboard Value urged Autodesk's board to explore a CEO change and cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the design software maker has missed financial targets and underperformed

August 06, 2024
Starboard urges Autodesk board to explore CEO change, cost cuts
MidEast|News|World

Gazan tailor turns to bicycle to power sewing machine

In Gaza, where energy is scarce, one Palestinian tailor has found a way to make the wheel of his sewing machine turn again in the chaos of war.

August 06, 2024
Gazan tailor turns to bicycle to power sewing machine
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

They moved from the US to Italy to save their marriage. Here’s how that worked out

They moved from the US to Italy to save their marriage. Here’s how that worked out

August 06, 2024
They moved from the US to Italy to save their marriage. Here’s how that worked out
Australia|Business|Technology|Travel

Joby Aviation applies for aircraft certification in Australia

Electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation said on Tuesday the it has formally applied for its aircraft to be certified for use in Australia.

August 06, 2024
Joby Aviation applies for aircraft certification in Australia
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Taco Bell still 'crown jewel' for Yum even as boycotts, KFC weakness weigh

Yum Brands beat expectations for second-quarter profit as strength in the U.S.

August 06, 2024
Taco Bell still 'crown jewel' for Yum even as boycotts, KFC weakness weigh
Business|News

‘Cockroaches of the factory’: Workers paint a picture of chaos and dysfunction at Boeing

‘Cockroaches of the factory’: Workers paint a picture of chaos and dysfunction at Boeing

August 06, 2024
‘Cockroaches of the factory’: Workers paint a picture of chaos and dysfunction at Boeing
News|Sports

The history-making Canadian swimming sensation experiencing a summer like no other

The history-making Canadian swimming sensation experiencing a summer like no other

August 06, 2024
The history-making Canadian swimming sensation experiencing a summer like no other
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea says German entry into UN monitoring force is bid to create Asian NATO

North Korea said Germany's entry into a U.S.-led U.N. border monitoring force on the Korean peninsula would raise tensions, accusing Washington of creating an Asian version of NATO,

August 06, 2024
North Korea says German entry into UN monitoring force is bid to create Asian NATO
Business|Finance|Technology

Uber's second-quarter results beat on ride-sharing demand

Uber's second-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates on the back of steady demand for its ride-sharing and food-delivery services, sending the company's shares up 5% on

August 06, 2024
Uber's second-quarter results beat on ride-sharing demand
Business|Economy|Finance|World

What are carry trades and how did they contribute to this week's global market mayhem?

The mayhem that swept across world markets this week was partly caused by a market strategy known as the “carry trade.”

August 06, 2024
What are carry trades and how did they contribute to this week's global market mayhem?
Sports

Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals

Franz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time

August 06, 2024
Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
Election|Europe|News|Political

Spain's Catalonia to elect new leader as ex-leader Puigdemont's arrest looms

The parliament of Spain's Catalonia region is set to elect a new leader this week, although the event may be upstaged by the return of its former

August 06, 2024
Spain's Catalonia to elect new leader as ex-leader Puigdemont's arrest looms
Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Listerine-maker Kenvue beats estimates on strong essential health product sales

Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped primarily by better-than-expected sales in its essential health products unit that sells brands

August 06, 2024
Listerine-maker Kenvue beats estimates on strong essential health product sales
Africa|News|Sports

Kipyegon puts drama from night before behind her, starts quest for 3rd straight 1,500 Olympic title

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon opened her bid to win a third straight Olympic 1,500-meter title, turning the page on a drama-filled night that ultimately ended with a medal for her

August 06, 2024
Kipyegon puts drama from night before behind her, starts quest for 3rd straight 1,500 Olympic title
Americas|Environment

Avocado goldrush links US companies with Mexico's deforestation disaster

On a sweltering July afternoon, two large yellow bulldozers dug into the brown soil at the bottom of a lush avocado orchard near the small town of

August 06, 2024
Avocado goldrush links US companies with Mexico's deforestation disaster
News|World

Israel says dozens of Palestinian fighters killed in Gaza over past 24 hours

Israeli forces killed 45 Palestinian fighters in Gaza over the past day, the military said on Tuesday, after heavy fighting in which

August 06, 2024
Israel says dozens of Palestinian fighters killed in Gaza over past 24 hours
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Caterpillar beats profit estimates as strong pricing cushions easing demand

Caterpillar beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher prices and easing manufacturing costs countered moderating

August 06, 2024
Caterpillar beats profit estimates as strong pricing cushions easing demand
News|Sports

Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River

A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway

August 06, 2024
Olympic marathon swim test run is canceled over water quality concerns for Seine River
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Robinhood's second quarter to benefit from meme stock revival, crypto trading

Wall Street expects Robinhood's revenue to hit record highs in the second quarter as retail investors flock to its commission-free app to trade so-called 'meme stocks' and

August 06, 2024
Robinhood's second quarter to benefit from meme stock revival, crypto trading
Arts|Crime|Europe|News|Technology

French museum network hit by ransomware attack, but no disruptions are reported at Olympic events

The Paris prosecutor’s office says a ransomware attack has targeted the central data systems of the Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network

August 06, 2024
French museum network hit by ransomware attack, but no disruptions are reported at Olympic events
World

Hezbollah pledges to respond alone or with allies to Israeli killing of commander

The leader of Hezbollah on Tuesday pledged a "strong and effective" response to the killing of its military commander by Israel last week no matter

August 06, 2024
Hezbollah pledges to respond alone or with allies to Israeli killing of commander
Economy|Europe|News

Irish unemployment rises to two-and-a-half year high of 4.7%

Ireland's unemployment rate hit its highest rate in two-and-a-half years in July, rising to 4.7% from an upwardly revised 4.5% a month earlier, Central Statistics Office data showed

August 06, 2024
Irish unemployment rises to two-and-a-half year high of 4.7%
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Rollercoaster markets, Nikkei rebounds 10%

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The speed and scale of Tuesday's 10% Tokyo bounce after its worst day in 37 years suggests the wild global market swings of the past

August 06, 2024
Rollercoaster markets, Nikkei rebounds 10%
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Adoptable puppies bring joy and mental wellness to the LA yoga world

For yogis looking for some puppy love to go with their mindfulness, a yoga class in Los Angeles offers gentle stretching alongside nine puppies, many of them

August 06, 2024
Adoptable puppies bring joy and mental wellness to the LA yoga world
Business|Finance

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to

August 06, 2024
Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Expanded Trans Mountain pipeline capacity fails to lift Canadian heavy oil price

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) was meant to shrink the discount on Canadian oil versus U.S. crude but three months in the differential is wider than when

August 06, 2024
Expanded Trans Mountain pipeline capacity fails to lift Canadian heavy oil price
Business|Technology

Boeing to make design changes to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowout

Boeing said on Tuesday it plans to make design changes to prevent a future mid-air cabin panel blowout

August 06, 2024
Boeing to make design changes to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowout
News|Sports|World

The American coach of Olympic champions De Grasse and Jacobs is kicked out of the Paris Games

The American coach of Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Marcell Jacobs has been kicked out of the Paris Games

August 06, 2024
The American coach of Olympic champions De Grasse and Jacobs is kicked out of the Paris Games
Opinion|Sports

Simone Biles has nothing left to prove – to herself or anyone else

Simone Biles has nothing left to prove – to herself or anyone else

August 06, 2024
Simone Biles has nothing left to prove – to herself or anyone else
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power

The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $2.2 billion in funding for eight projects across 18 states to strengthen the electrical grid against increasing extreme weather, advance the transition to cleaner electricity and meet a growing demand for power

August 06, 2024
Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Indexes end with strong gains, rebounding from global market sell-off

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended 1% higher on Tuesday as investors jumped back into the market a day after a dramatic sell-off, with recent comments by Federal

August 06, 2024
Indexes end with strong gains, rebounding from global market sell-off
Business|Economy|News

UK targets 1 billion grocery products a month in inflation overhaul

Britain will gather price data from over 1 billion units of grocery sales each month from supermarket scanners when it introduces a new system for measuring inflation in the sector

August 06, 2024
UK targets 1 billion grocery products a month in inflation overhaul
Arts|MidEast|Travel|World

In photos: A photographer’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin

In photos: A photographer’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin

August 06, 2024
In photos: A photographer’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin
Asia|News|Science|Technology|World

China launches rocket carrying new constellation of satellites

China says it has launched a rocket carrying a constellation of a reported 18 satellites as part of efforts to assert its presence in space

August 06, 2024
China launches rocket carrying new constellation of satellites
Crime|Europe|Sports

French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue

French cyber crime police are investigating a ransomware attack against the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris where Olympic events including fencing and Taekwondo are being held,

August 06, 2024
French police probe ransomware attack on Grand Palais Olympic venue
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved, president's office says

Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, the president's office said in a statement, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent

August 06, 2024
Bangladesh Parliament dissolved, president's office says
News|World

Lebanon aims to ensure Hezbollah response to Israeli attack does not cause wider war

Lebanon is working to ensure any response to the Israeli killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut does not trigger total war in the Middle East, its Foreign Minister Abdallah

August 06, 2024
Lebanon aims to ensure Hezbollah response to Israeli attack does not cause wider war
Sports

Many American athletes and their families resorted to GoFundMe to make it to Paris Olympics

There is the table tennis player who didn’t get enough financial support back home

August 06, 2024
Many American athletes and their families resorted to GoFundMe to make it to Paris Olympics
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine

The chief of Russia's general staff, Valery Gerasimov, has inspected Russian forces in the combat zone in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?

Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?

August 06, 2024
Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?
Australia|Business|News|World

Australian state orders public servants to stop remote working after a newspaper campaign against it

Public employees in Australia's most populous state have been told to end remote working in a directive from the premier of New South Wales as he seeks to reverse work-from-home habits established during the pandemic

August 06, 2024
Australian state orders public servants to stop remote working after a newspaper campaign against it
Business|Economy|Finance

Toronto home sales fall in July after June uptick, prices slightly up

Greater Toronto area home sales dropped in July on a month-to-month basis, data showed on Tuesday, after a surprise rise in June broke a fourth-month streak of drop in home deals.

August 06, 2024
Toronto home sales fall in July after June uptick, prices slightly up
Business|News|US

US to award SK Hynix up to $450 million for US chips packaging facility

The U.S.

August 06, 2024
US to award SK Hynix up to $450 million for US chips packaging facility
Asia|News|World

Khaleda Zia, bitterest foe of Sheikh Hasina, freed after Bangladesh PM flees

Bangladesh's first female leader Khaleda Zia was freed from house arrest on Tuesday, a day after her nemesis Sheikh Hasina quit as premier and fled, one more twist to

August 06, 2024
Khaleda Zia, bitterest foe of Sheikh Hasina, freed after Bangladesh PM flees
Asia|Economy|News|World

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the pioneer of the global microcredit movement who could shepherd Bangladesh's new interim government, was an arch foe of

August 06, 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
Opinion|Sports

US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment

US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment

August 06, 2024
US gymnasts’ show of sportsmanship wins hearts in iconic podium moment
News|World

India advises visitors to Britain to stay cautious amid rising violence

India on Tuesday told those travelling to the United Kingdom to be cautious and follow the advice of security agencies after violent protests in different parts of Britain.

August 06, 2024
India advises visitors to Britain to stay cautious amid rising violence
Environment|News|US|World

Fast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire that swept into a Southern California hillside community this week destroyed five homes and damaged three others

August 06, 2024
Fast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations
Business|Environment|News

Around a third of carbon credits fail new benchmark test

Around third of existing carbon credits have failed to meet criteria for a new standard that aims to serve as the global benchmark for the voluntary carbon market

August 06, 2024
Around a third of carbon credits fail new benchmark test
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills one, injures 12

At least one person was killed and 12 others, including an eight-month old baby, were injured on Tuesday when a Russian missile struck a residential area of Kharkiv in northeast

August 06, 2024
Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills one, injures 12
Economy|World

IMF says it is 'fully committed' to Bangladesh after protests oust PM

The International Monetary Fund said it remained "fully committed to Bangladesh and its people" after protests ousted the prime minister.

August 06, 2024
IMF says it is 'fully committed' to Bangladesh after protests oust PM
News|World

Russia says forces repel Ukrainian armoured raid in Kursk region

Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had launched an armoured assault into Russia's southern Kursk region, but Moscow's forces had responded and the region's governor described the

August 06, 2024
Russia says forces repel Ukrainian armoured raid in Kursk region
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Europe's STOXX 600 edges up in global recovery, earnings relief

European shares rose on Tuesday, mirroring a recovery in global markets after the previous day's mauling, with energy and technology stocks leading the

August 06, 2024
Europe's STOXX 600 edges up in global recovery, earnings relief
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Adecco CEO says US tech hiring has likely bottomed out, but no upturn yet

Global staffing firm Adecco said on Tuesday that falling hiring volumes in the U.S. tech sector had probably hit a trough, a day after investor concerns triggered a

August 06, 2024
Adecco CEO says US tech hiring has likely bottomed out, but no upturn yet
Asia|MidEast|News|Travel|World

South Korea to ban its citizens going to border areas of Lebanon and Israel

South Korea said on Tuesday it will issue a ban on its citizens travelling to the border areas of Israel and Lebanon after advising them to leave the countries amid

August 06, 2024
South Korea to ban its citizens going to border areas of Lebanon and Israel
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Australia's RBA rules out rate cuts in near-term

The head of Australia's central bank on Tuesday ruled out rate cuts in the near term, saying policy had to remain restrictive to bring stubborn core inflation to heel.

August 06, 2024
Australia's RBA rules out rate cuts in near-term
Business|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

UK Domino's sees hit to profits by boost in franchisee support, customer deals

Britain's Domino's Pizza Group lowered its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday as it decided to pass on expected lower food costs to franchisees and offer more value

August 06, 2024
UK Domino's sees hit to profits by boost in franchisee support, customer deals
Science|Technology

Japan's Nissan is developing 'cool paint' for cars to keep drivers cooler

Japanese automaker Nissan says it has developed a "cool paint” that can keep people inside cars cooler

August 06, 2024
Japan's Nissan is developing 'cool paint' for cars to keep drivers cooler
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind as their new leader as wider war feared

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen the mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack as the group's new leader

August 06, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind as their new leader as wider war feared
Business|Finance|US

Holiday Inn owner IHG posts strong Q2 as US rebound outweighs China weakness

Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Hotels Group reported a 3.2% rise in revenue per available room in the second quarter as a strong rebound in the United States offset weakness in China.

August 06, 2024
Holiday Inn owner IHG posts strong Q2 as US rebound outweighs China weakness
Europe|News|US|World

Russia suspected Ukrainian attack on Navy Day parade, state TV says

Russia had suspicions that Ukraine planned to attack Russia during the Navy Day parade which was attended by President Vladimir Putin last month and Moscow contacted Washington about

August 06, 2024
Russia suspected Ukrainian attack on Navy Day parade, state TV says
Europe|Health|World

Italy's abortion divisions sharpen under Meloni's leadership

With Giorgia Meloni, Italy has probably the most openly anti-abortion prime minister in western Europe, but terminating

August 06, 2024
Italy's abortion divisions sharpen under Meloni's leadership
Business|Finance|Technology

SoftBank seen posting modest profit in Q1, buyback potential in focus

Japan's SoftBank Group is expected to report a modest first-quarter profit on Wednesday but investors are set to hone in on whether the tech investment giant will

August 06, 2024
SoftBank seen posting modest profit in Q1, buyback potential in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Saudi Arabia's Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices

Saudi oil giant Aramco has reported half-year profits of $56.3 billion, down from the year before due to weakening volumes sold amid worries about the global economy

August 06, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Aramco profit dips 3%, keeps $31.1 billion dividend unchanged

Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 3.4% fall in second-quarter profit on lower crude volumes and softer refining margins, yet kept its

August 06, 2024
Aramco profit dips 3%, keeps $31.1 billion dividend unchanged
Uncategorized

Soft-spoken sociology student led campaign to oust Bangladesh's Hasina

By Ruma Paul, Krishna N.

August 06, 2024
Soft-spoken sociology student led campaign to oust Bangladesh's Hasina
Business|Finance|Technology

Cryptoverse: Trump's bitcoin stockpile plan stirs debate

"Never sell your bitcoin," Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a crypto

August 06, 2024
Cryptoverse: Trump's bitcoin stockpile plan stirs debate
Business|Environment|News|Science

Norway salmon farming industry grapples with harsh climate effects

Norwegian salmon farmers face challenges from an unusually harsh winter and the El Nino climate phenomenon which led to record fish mortality and concerns over long-term

August 06, 2024
Norway salmon farming industry grapples with harsh climate effects
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's imports resume growth but tamer exports raise outlook concerns

China's exports grew at their slowest pace in three months in July, missing expectations and adding to concerns about the outlook for the vast

August 06, 2024
China's imports resume growth but tamer exports raise outlook concerns
Economy|News|US

US recession worries surge again. What is in the data?

An unexpectedly weak U.S. employment report, featuring a post-pandemic high in the jobless rate, has rekindled worries a recession may be in the offing that

August 06, 2024
US recession worries surge again. What is in the data?
Election|News|Political|US

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump

Kamala Harris will unveil her vice presidential running mate on Tuesday, her first major decision as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate

August 06, 2024
Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump
Entertainment|Sports

This sport is making its Olympics debut in Paris. Just don’t call it breakdancing

This sport is making its Olympics debut in Paris. Just don’t call it breakdancing

August 06, 2024
This sport is making its Olympics debut in Paris. Just don’t call it breakdancing
Food|Health|Science

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says

August 06, 2024
A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says
Election|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Van Jones weighs in on Harris’ VP choice

CNN political commentator Van Jones speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about Vice President Kamala Harris' impending announcement of her running mate.

August 06, 2024
Van Jones weighs in on Harris’ VP choice
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Australia central bank rules out near-term rate cut on inflation risks

Australia's central bank on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of an interest rate cut this year, saying core inflation is expected to come down only slowly, after it held interest

August 06, 2024
Australia central bank rules out near-term rate cut on inflation risks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Telkom Indonesia taps Goldman, Mandiri to seek strategic investor for data centre business

Indonesia's state-owned communication giant Telkom Indonesia has appointed Goldman Sachs and Mandiri Sekuritas to help it find a strategic investor for its

August 06, 2024
Telkom Indonesia taps Goldman, Mandiri to seek strategic investor for data centre business
Business|Europe|Finance

Fed composes fraught markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan It's happening all-at-once again in markets.

August 06, 2024
Fed composes fraught markets
News|World

Gaza must return to control of legitimate Palestinian authorities, Abbas tells Russia's RIA agency

The Gaza Strip must be transferred to the control of legitimate Palestinian authorities, and Israeli plans for temporary control of the enclave are unacceptable, Palestinian President

August 06, 2024
Gaza must return to control of legitimate Palestinian authorities, Abbas tells Russia's RIA agency
Science

China moon samples reveal water molecules in groundbreaking discovery, scientists say

China moon samples reveal water molecules in groundbreaking discovery, scientists say

August 06, 2024
China moon samples reveal water molecules in groundbreaking discovery, scientists say
Asia|World

Nobel laureate Yunus will head Bangladesh's interim government after unrest ousted Hasina

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head Bangladesh’s interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid a mass uprising against her rule

August 06, 2024
Nobel laureate Yunus will head Bangladesh's interim government after unrest ousted Hasina
Business|Technology

Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs, say sources

Chinese tech giants including Huawei and Baidu as well as startups are stockpiling high bandwidth memory (HBM)

August 06, 2024
Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs, say sources
News

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fall

The Debby storm system could cause historic rainfall and flooding in parts of the Southeast, including Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina

August 06, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to send flooding to the Southeast. Here's how much rain could fall
News|US

Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast

Tropical Storm Debby has drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina and is not finished bringing heavy rain to the eastern U.S. Debby was centered just east of Savannah on Tuesday afternoon

August 06, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast
Election|News|Political|US

Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

August 06, 2024
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Business|Economy|Finance

Aftershocks of carry trade at heart of market rout could still have reverberations

Investors said the aftershocks of a massive carry trade that has reverberated through global financial markets wasn't done yet, with more

August 06, 2024
Aftershocks of carry trade at heart of market rout could still have reverberations
Election|News

Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis

August 06, 2024
Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her
Africa|Crime|News|World

Chad's military was responsible for deaths of detainees after protests in 2022, a rights group says

Human Rights Watch says Chad’s military was responsible for the deaths of several detainees who were arrested after protests in October 2022

August 06, 2024
Chad's military was responsible for deaths of detainees after protests in 2022, a rights group says
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

LVMH's Dior lagged on supply chain disclosure, made outdated ESG claim

LVMH's second-largest fashion brand Dior was until last month behind on disclosures required by UK law about working conditions in its supply chain, and

August 06, 2024
LVMH's Dior lagged on supply chain disclosure, made outdated ESG claim
Sports

White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's

The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning

August 06, 2024
White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's
Crime|US

Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'

Not quite two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, the threat of political violence would come for Nancy Pelosi's husband at their home

August 06, 2024
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Election|News|US

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the 'vice president America deserves'

Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation as “the vice president America deserves” at a raucous rally in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania

August 06, 2024
Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the 'vice president America deserves'
Asia|Crime

Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region

Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region

August 06, 2024
Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region
Travel

How ‘special forces travelers’ are making – and then breaking – Chinese tourism destinations

How ‘special forces travelers’ are making – and then breaking – Chinese tourism destinations

August 06, 2024
How ‘special forces travelers’ are making – and then breaking – Chinese tourism destinations
News|Opinion|Political|World

Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal

Hiroshima officials are urging world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment — not as an ideal, but to remove the risk of atomic war amid the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

August 06, 2024
Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Taiwan stocks rebound after plunge, TSMC ends up 8%

Taiwan stocks closed higher on Tuesday from a record plunge on Monday, with contract chipmaker TSMC up 8%, but sentiment remains cautious amid lingering investor concerns about the

August 06, 2024
Taiwan stocks rebound after plunge, TSMC ends up 8%
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Investors' comments on global market bounce

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, partly reversing some of the previous day's steep declines, while the Japanese yen took a breather, after central bank officials said all the right things

August 06, 2024
Investors' comments on global market bounce
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

BOJ executives to speak as market rout tests rate hike resolve

The Bank of Japan is facing fresh communication challenges as last week's decision to raise interest rates, coupled with U.S. recession fears,

August 06, 2024
BOJ executives to speak as market rout tests rate hike resolve
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China stocks struggle to rebound after global markets slump

China stocks struggled to rise on Tuesday despite the rebound in regional markets as investors remained concerned about its lagging economic recovery.

August 06, 2024
China stocks struggle to rebound after global markets slump
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was named chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and

August 06, 2024
Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government
Business|Technology

OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic

John Schulman, one of the co-founders of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, has left the ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic, he said in a post on social media platform X late Monday.

August 06, 2024
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic
News|US

Pelosi says she has not spoken to Biden since he dropped out of the race

Pelosi says she has not spoken to Biden since he dropped out of the race

August 06, 2024
Pelosi says she has not spoken to Biden since he dropped out of the race
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japanese stocks rebound from worst crash since 1987 while global markets are mixed

Japanese stocks rebound from worst crash since 1987 while global markets are mixed

August 06, 2024
Japanese stocks rebound from worst crash since 1987 while global markets are mixed
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Calm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 years

Stocks rose on Wall Street as calm returned to the market a day after its worst drop in nearly two years

August 06, 2024
Calm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 years
Sports

The last time this wrestler competed at the Olympics, she did not concede a single point

The last time this wrestler competed at the Olympics, she did not concede a single point

August 06, 2024
The last time this wrestler competed at the Olympics, she did not concede a single point
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Japan seeks to calm market's nerves after stock price fluctuations

Japanese leaders rushed on Tuesday to assuage concerns about the sharp swings in the country's financial markets, with the prime minister

August 06, 2024
Japan seeks to calm market's nerves after stock price fluctuations
Asia|News|Technology

Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error

Meta Platforms apologised on Tuesday for erroneously removing Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's social media posts in which he expressed condolences to a Hamas official

August 06, 2024
Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases

The dollar recovered ground against most major peers on Tuesday and the Japanese yen steadied around seven-month highs against the U.S.

August 06, 2024
Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases
Crime|Europe|News

Polish man denies attack that injured Denmark's prime minister

A Polish man pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday over charges that he attacked and injured the Danish prime minister during a chance encounter in June,

August 06, 2024
Polish man denies attack that injured Denmark's prime minister
Asia|Science|Technology|World

As temperatures rise, South Korean farmers experiment with tropical bananas

South Korean farmer Ma Myung-sun had low expectations for the crop of subtropical bananas he planted in a community farm in Seoul, but warmer

August 06, 2024
As temperatures rise, South Korean farmers experiment with tropical bananas
News|Sports|World

French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

Kauli Vaast from French Polynesia and Caroline Marks from the United States won gold medals in surfing at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti on Monday

August 06, 2024
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing
Americas|Crime|News|World

Venezuela launches criminal investigation into opposition figures

Venezuela launches criminal investigation into opposition figures

August 05, 2024
Venezuela launches criminal investigation into opposition figures
Environment|News

Program aims to build fire-shielding measures around every home in one Colorado county

Program aims to build fire-shielding measures around every home in one Colorado county

August 05, 2024
Program aims to build fire-shielding measures around every home in one Colorado county
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japanese shares rally hard after biggest sell-off since 1987 Black Monday crash

Japanese stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday from the previous session's searing sell-off and double-digit losses as Federal Reserve comments and data gave investors

August 05, 2024
Japanese shares rally hard after biggest sell-off since 1987 Black Monday crash
Health|Sports

Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers

Freddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup after missing eight games to be with his ailing 3-year-old son who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis

August 05, 2024
Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

LATAM Airlines to invest $2 billion in Brazil over 2 years

LATAM Airlines on Monday said that it would invest $2 billion in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, within the next two years.

August 05, 2024
LATAM Airlines to invest $2 billion in Brazil over 2 years
Business|News|Sports|US

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker

August 05, 2024
Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly becoming highest paid NFL kicker
Crime|News|US|Videos

Woman pepper sprays Uber driver in unprovoked attack

Woman pepper sprays Uber driver in unprovoked attack

August 05, 2024
Woman pepper sprays Uber driver in unprovoked attack
Crime|News|US|Videos

Video shows woman pepper spraying Uber driver in unprovoked attack

Video shows woman pepper spraying Uber driver in unprovoked attack

August 05, 2024
Video shows woman pepper spraying Uber driver in unprovoked attack
Crime|News|US

Texas Ranger reinstated more than 2 years after Uvalde shooting, officials say

Texas Ranger reinstated more than 2 years after Uvalde shooting, officials say

August 05, 2024
Texas Ranger reinstated more than 2 years after Uvalde shooting, officials say
Asia|Business|Finance

Citi hires Singapore executive from DBS to lead wealth in Asia South

Citigroup has hired Yeo Wenxian as head of wealth for Asia South region from Singapore's biggest lender DBS Group Holdings, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

August 05, 2024
Citi hires Singapore executive from DBS to lead wealth in Asia South
Asia|Economy|News|World

World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program

The World Bank on Monday said it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its loan program with the country after its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled.

August 05, 2024
World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program
Sports

Texas high school football is back amid triple-digit heat. Here's how North Dallas HS prepares its team.

Texas high school football is back amid triple-digit heat. Here's how North Dallas HS prepares its team.

August 05, 2024
Texas high school football is back amid triple-digit heat. Here's how North Dallas HS prepares its team.
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas leader's killing aims to prolong Gaza war, Abbas tells RIA before Moscow visit

The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was intended to prolong the Gaza conflict, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Russia's state news agency, adding that he will

August 05, 2024
Hamas leader's killing aims to prolong Gaza war, Abbas tells RIA before Moscow visit
Crime|News

Commissioner candidate accused of slapping teen, putting another in chokehold

Commissioner candidate accused of slapping teen, putting another in chokehold

August 05, 2024
Commissioner candidate accused of slapping teen, putting another in chokehold
Americas|News

Mexico requests jailed Ecuador ex-VP Glas to be able to leave country

The Mexican government said on Monday that it had submitted a request to allow Ecuador's jailed former Vice President Jorge Glas to be able to go to a third country.

August 05, 2024
Mexico requests jailed Ecuador ex-VP Glas to be able to leave country
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan June household spending falls 1.4% year on year

Japanese consumer spending fell more than expected in June, government data showed on Tuesday.

August 05, 2024
Japan June household spending falls 1.4% year on year
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's June real wages rise for first time in nearly two years

Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages rose in June for the first time in more than two years as nominal pay gained at the fastest pace in nearly

August 05, 2024
Japan's June real wages rise for first time in nearly two years
Sports

Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the US

Sam Kendricks appreciates the Olympics again

August 05, 2024
Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the US
Europe|Sports|Travel

Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe

Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe

August 05, 2024
Colorado Champions: Climbing kid trains for Europe
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Global stocks rebound from sell-off; Treasury yields, dollar higher

Equities around the world rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day's aggressive sell-off while Treasury yields rose and the dollar was

August 05, 2024
Global stocks rebound from sell-off; Treasury yields, dollar higher
Crime|News|US

Deputy who shot Sonya Massey thought her rebuke 'in the name of Jesus' indicated intent to kill him

The deputy sheriff who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her Illinois home last month says he thought that when she unexpectedly said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” she intended to kill him

August 05, 2024
Deputy who shot Sonya Massey thought her rebuke 'in the name of Jesus' indicated intent to kill him
News|US

'We are a small town but we are mighty': Residents come together to help families of fallen first responders

'We are a small town but we are mighty': Residents come together to help families of fallen first responders

August 05, 2024
'We are a small town but we are mighty': Residents come together to help families of fallen first responders
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes

Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes

August 05, 2024
Skier marks 60th anniversary as an Olympian, stays active on the slopes
Business|News|US

These 98 dispensaries to be authorized to sell recreational marijuana

These 98 dispensaries to be authorized to sell recreational marijuana

August 05, 2024
These 98 dispensaries to be authorized to sell recreational marijuana
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|Videos

Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point

Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point

August 05, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: 3x3 basketball has its first classic final and a potential turning point
Crime

Chad Doerman gets life in prison without parole in killings of his 3 sons

Chad Doerman gets life in prison without parole in killings of his 3 sons

August 05, 2024
Chad Doerman gets life in prison without parole in killings of his 3 sons
MidEast|News|World

Israeli forces kill at least 11 Palestinians in West Bank clashes

Israeli forces backed by drone strikes killed at least 11 Palestinians in clashes around the volatile West Bank city of Jenin, the military and

August 05, 2024
Israeli forces kill at least 11 Palestinians in West Bank clashes
Food

That's no cheeseburger: Donna's Donuts serves sweet replicas of savory favorites

That's no cheeseburger: Donna's Donuts serves sweet replicas of savory favorites

August 05, 2024
That's no cheeseburger: Donna's Donuts serves sweet replicas of savory favorites
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house

Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house

August 05, 2024
Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house
News|Sports|World

Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career

Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career

August 05, 2024
Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the ninth time in his career
Business|Economy|Finance

Oil prices settle higher; signs of tighter supply end 3-day swoon

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday, bouncing off multi-month lows hit in the previous session, as investor attention turned to supply tightness and financial

August 05, 2024
Oil prices settle higher; signs of tighter supply end 3-day swoon
News|US

13-year-old killed after tree falls on home during Debby

13-year-old killed after tree falls on home during Debby

August 05, 2024
13-year-old killed after tree falls on home during Debby
Crime|News|US

Families whose loved ones were left decaying in Colorado funeral home owed $950M, payout unlikely

A judge ruled that the Colorado funeral home who allegedly stored 190 decaying bodies and sent must pay $950 million to the victims’ families

August 05, 2024
Families whose loved ones were left decaying in Colorado funeral home owed $950M, payout unlikely
Sports

Jim Harbaugh: 'I do not apologize;' Coach again denies knowing about Michigan sign-stealing scheme

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he has no reason to apologize

August 05, 2024
Jim Harbaugh: 'I do not apologize;' Coach again denies knowing about Michigan sign-stealing scheme
Crime|News|US

Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris

Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris

August 05, 2024
Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris
Crime|News|US|Videos

New video reveals chilling moments leading up to deadly 'ambush' that killed deputy

New video reveals chilling moments leading up to deadly 'ambush' that killed deputy

August 05, 2024
New video reveals chilling moments leading up to deadly 'ambush' that killed deputy
Business|Election|Technology

A trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He's sitting on HarrisWalz.com now

A trademark lawyer who bought the domain named ClintonKaine

August 05, 2024
A trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He's sitting on HarrisWalz.com now
Americas|Crime|Environment|News|World

Reclusive tribe attacks loggers suspected of encroaching on their land in Peru's Amazon

A regional Indigenous organization reports that a reclusive tribe has attacked loggers suspected of operating illegally in its territory in the Peruvian Amazon

August 05, 2024
Reclusive tribe attacks loggers suspected of encroaching on their land in Peru's Amazon
News|US

US judge describes how Google built and defended illegal search monopoly

U.S.

August 05, 2024
US judge describes how Google built and defended illegal search monopoly
Environment|Technology

Couple takes part in new electric program to power home through truck

Couple takes part in new electric program to power home through truck

August 05, 2024
Couple takes part in new electric program to power home through truck
Business|Technology|US

CrowdStrike and Delta fight over who's to blame for the airline canceling thousands of flights

Cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike is firing back at Delta Air Lines

August 05, 2024
CrowdStrike and Delta fight over who's to blame for the airline canceling thousands of flights
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's reverse repo drops to lowest in over 3 years

The New York Federal Reserve said it accepted $316.246 billion submitted to its overnight reverse repo facility on Monday, the lowest

August 05, 2024
Fed's reverse repo drops to lowest in over 3 years
Crime

Man faces arson charges after fire at Domino's

Man faces arson charges after fire at Domino's

August 05, 2024
Man faces arson charges after fire at Domino's
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Teamsters Canada, rail companies agree to restart contract talks, minister says

Teamsters Canada, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City have agreed to restart stalled contract negotiations along with federal mediators, Minister of Labor Steven

August 05, 2024
Teamsters Canada, rail companies agree to restart contract talks, minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's Daly: more confident inflation is on path to 2%

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Monday said she is "more confident" U.S. inflation is headed toward the Fed's 2% goal. 

August 05, 2024
Fed's Daly: more confident inflation is on path to 2%
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments

Michael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies

August 05, 2024
Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments
Lifestyle|News

'Both Hands' helps widows and orphans while bringing neighbors closer together

'Both Hands' helps widows and orphans while bringing neighbors closer together

August 05, 2024
'Both Hands' helps widows and orphans while bringing neighbors closer together
Americas|Crime|News|World

Brazilian authorities reinforce troops after clashes between Indigenous peoples and landowners

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice is sending more law enforcement agents to Mato Grosso do Sul state after clashes between Indigenous peoples and farmers over the weekend

August 05, 2024
Brazilian authorities reinforce troops after clashes between Indigenous peoples and landowners
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

New "Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights"

New "Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights"

August 05, 2024
New "Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights"
News|US|World

Freed American says she’s ‘finally being treated as a human being’ after Russian detention

Freed American says she’s ‘finally being treated as a human being’ after Russian detention

August 05, 2024
Freed American says she’s ‘finally being treated as a human being’ after Russian detention
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Venezuela opens criminal probe against opposition leaders

Venezuela's attorney general Tarek Saab said on Monday his office will launch a criminal investigation against opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez, who

August 05, 2024
Venezuela opens criminal probe against opposition leaders
Business|Finance

Simon Property Group lowers annual forecast for net income, misses second-quarter FFO

Simon Property Group lowered annual forecast for net income and missed second-quarter estimates for funds from operations (FFO) on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Simon Property Group lowers annual forecast for net income, misses second-quarter FFO
Business|Health

GSK wins latest trial over Zantac cancer claims

GSK won the latest trial over claims that discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, as a jury on Monday found that the drug was not responsible for an Illinois

August 05, 2024
GSK wins latest trial over Zantac cancer claims
Business|Finance|US

Elliott breaks down Southwest ownership in new regulatory filing

Elliott Investment Management on Monday said in a regulatory filing that it has a 7% beneficial ownership in Southwest Airlines, giving a breakdown of what

August 05, 2024
Elliott breaks down Southwest ownership in new regulatory filing
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Taking stock of Japan's historic market crash

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 05, 2024
Taking stock of Japan's historic market crash
Business|Technology|US

Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into 'chaos'

Boeing factory workers say they were pressured to work too fast and asked to perform jobs that they weren’t qualified for, including opening and closing the door plug that later blew off an Alaska Airlines jet

August 05, 2024
Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into 'chaos'
News|US|World

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

Defense officials say several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq

August 05, 2024
A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP
Business|News|Technology

CrowdStrike is sued by fliers after massive outage disrupts air travel

CrowdStrike's legal troubles from last month's massive global computer outage deepened on Monday, as the cybersecurity company was sued by air travelers whose flights

August 05, 2024
CrowdStrike is sued by fliers after massive outage disrupts air travel
Africa|Election|News

Tunisian court jails four presidential candidates and bars them from elections

A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced four potential presidential election candidates to eight months in prison and banned them from running for office on a charge of

August 05, 2024
Tunisian court jails four presidential candidates and bars them from elections
News|US

US bond rally overdone but Fed should have cut rates in July, BlackRock manager says

A recent U.S.

August 05, 2024
US bond rally overdone but Fed should have cut rates in July, BlackRock manager says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CSX beats second-quarter profit on better volumes, strong pricing

U.S. railroad operator CSX narrowly beat second-quarter profit estimates on Monday, helped by higher shipment volumes and robust pricing, sending its shares up 5% after the bell.

August 05, 2024
CSX beats second-quarter profit on better volumes, strong pricing
Business|News|Technology|US

CSX profit slipped as the railroad scrambled to respond to Baltimore bridge collapse

CSX railroad’s second quarter profit slipped 2% as it scrambled to respond to the Baltimore bridge collapse that disrupted coal exports

August 05, 2024
CSX profit slipped as the railroad scrambled to respond to Baltimore bridge collapse
Crime|MidEast|US|World

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

At least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle East

August 05, 2024
US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say
News|Sports|World

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time

August 05, 2024
France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics
Crime|Election|News|US

Arizona AG drops election subversion charges against former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis in exchange for testimony

Arizona AG drops election subversion charges against former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis in exchange for testimony

August 05, 2024
Arizona AG drops election subversion charges against former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis in exchange for testimony
MidEast|News|World

UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack

UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack

August 05, 2024
UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in October 7 attack
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

'David Makes Man' actor Akili McDowell is charged with murder in man's shooting in Houston

Authorities say an actor who starred in the television series “David Makes Man” has been charged with fatally shooting a man in the parking lot of a Houston apartment complex

August 05, 2024
'David Makes Man' actor Akili McDowell is charged with murder in man's shooting in Houston
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Yum China says CFO to step down; KFC, Pizza Hut provide earnings boost

Yum China said on Monday finance chief Andy Yeung was stepping down after nearly five years in the role and that its quarterly earnings were boosted by strong performance at its KFC and

August 05, 2024
Yum China says CFO to step down; KFC, Pizza Hut provide earnings boost
Health|Science|US

Novartis, Viatris face new lawsuit over 'HeLa' cell misuse claims

Novartis and Viatris were hit with a federal lawsuit in Maryland on Monday by the family of a woman whose tissue cells were taken from her body in the 1950s and used to

August 05, 2024
Novartis, Viatris face new lawsuit over 'HeLa' cell misuse claims
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US bond yield drop suggests lower mortgage rates may be coming

The financial market upheaval of the last several days may soon offer a silver lining to millions of U.S. households: Mortgage rates look set to fall further,

August 05, 2024
US bond yield drop suggests lower mortgage rates may be coming
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Morgan Stanley says SEC seeking details on advisory account cash balances

Morgan Stanley said on Monday it had received requests from the enforcement division of the U.S. securities regulator regarding advisory account cash balances swept to affiliate bank

August 05, 2024
Morgan Stanley says SEC seeking details on advisory account cash balances
News|US

US Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed travel funded by billionaire, senator says

U.S.

August 05, 2024
US Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed travel funded by billionaire, senator says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Federal Reserve issues 'living will' guidance for large US banks

The Federal Reserve issued new guidance on Monday for larger U.S. banks detailing how they should develop "living wills" detailing how they can be safely dissolved.

August 05, 2024
Federal Reserve issues 'living will' guidance for large US banks
Business|Technology

Nvidia's AI chip demand to face limited impact from potential production delay, analysts say

Worries over a delay in the launch of Nvidia's upcoming artificial-intelligence chips may be exaggerated, analysts said, as they do not expect the setback to have a big impact on the chip

August 05, 2024
Nvidia's AI chip demand to face limited impact from potential production delay, analysts say
News|World

Ukraine says it downs four missiles, 15 Russia-launched drones

Ukraine's air defence shot down two Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles, two cruise Kh-59 cruise missiles and 15 attack drones that Russia launched overnight, it said on Tuesday on

August 05, 2024
Ukraine says it downs four missiles, 15 Russia-launched drones
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Spirit Aero losses more than double as 737 output drops, A220 woes linger

Spirit AeroSystems said on Monday its quarterly losses more than doubled as 737 fuselage shipments to its biggest customer Boeing fell and losses mounted on its Airbus A220 program.

August 05, 2024
Spirit Aero losses more than double as 737 output drops, A220 woes linger
Americas|News|Political|World

Colombia armed forces restart military operations against ELN rebels

Colombia's armed forces have restarted operations against leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN), Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Colombia armed forces restart military operations against ELN rebels
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US swap spreads tighten in sign of stress

Spreads on U.S. interest rate swaps over Treasuries tightened or turned more negative on Monday as long-term investors hedged their exposure in the

August 05, 2024
US swap spreads tighten in sign of stress
Sports

Chiefs make Harrison Butker the highest-paid kicker in the NFL

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who made the game-winning field goal in Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory two years ago, has agreed on a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL

August 05, 2024
Chiefs make Harrison Butker the highest-paid kicker in the NFL
Business|Finance

Lucid gets up to $1.5 billion in funding ahead of electric SUV rollout

Lucid Group said on Monday its largest shareholder, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will inject up to $1.5 billion in cash, as the electric vehicle

August 05, 2024
Lucid gets up to $1.5 billion in funding ahead of electric SUV rollout
Crime|News|US

January 6 rioter ‘QAnon Shaman’ to get his headdress and spear back, judge rules

January 6 rioter ‘QAnon Shaman’ to get his headdress and spear back, judge rules

August 05, 2024
January 6 rioter ‘QAnon Shaman’ to get his headdress and spear back, judge rules
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Palantir raises annual forecasts on GenAI strength; shares surge

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue and profit forecast for the second time this year on Monday, the latest sign that the generative AI boom is driving demand

August 05, 2024
Palantir raises annual forecasts on GenAI strength; shares surge
News|Uncategorized|US

US's Blinken urges Sudanese army to participate in ceasefire talks, State Dept says

U.S.

August 05, 2024
US's Blinken urges Sudanese army to participate in ceasefire talks, State Dept says
Americas|Crime|News|World

Venezuela's top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders González, Machado

Venezuela’s top prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation against the opposition’s presidential candidate Edmundo González and its leader Maria Corina Machado over their call on the armed forces to abandon their support for President Nicolás Maduro and to stop repressing demonstrators

August 05, 2024
Venezuela's top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders González, Machado
Election|News|US

Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign Jenna Ellis will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being dropped against her in a fake electors case

August 05, 2024
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
Business|News|Technology|World

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, judge rules. Here’s what’s next

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, judge rules. Here’s what’s next

August 05, 2024
Google has an illegal monopoly on search, judge rules. Here’s what’s next
News|World

Israeli rights group says Palestinian prisoners subject to systematic abuse

Israel has conducted a systematic policy of prisoner abuse and torture since the start of the Gaza war, subjecting Palestinian detainees to acts ranging from

August 05, 2024
Israeli rights group says Palestinian prisoners subject to systematic abuse
Election|News|Technology

Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X

Five secretaries of state are urging tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to fix an AI chatbot on his social media platform X, saying in a letter that it has spread election misinformation

August 05, 2024
Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X
News|Opinion|Sports

Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise

Simone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation

August 05, 2024
Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise
News|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

August 05, 2024
Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case
Business|Finance|News|Travel|US

Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed 2010 trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds

The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet

August 05, 2024
Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed 2010 trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds
Economy|News|Political|US

Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep

Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep

August 05, 2024
Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep
Africa|Business|Economy|Lifestyle

From Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate African small businesses

From Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate African small businesses

August 05, 2024
From Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate African small businesses
News|Political|US|World

Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation

Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation

August 05, 2024
Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation
Business|News|Technology

Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

A judge has ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation

August 05, 2024
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
News|US|Videos

Video captures plane's emergency landing, crash at Sacramento-area golf course

Video captures plane's emergency landing, crash at Sacramento-area golf course

August 05, 2024
Video captures plane's emergency landing, crash at Sacramento-area golf course
Crime|News|US

Dozens of instructors at Massachusetts police academies have serious complaints against them, investigation shows

Dozens of instructors at Massachusetts police academies have serious complaints against them, investigation shows

August 05, 2024
Dozens of instructors at Massachusetts police academies have serious complaints against them, investigation shows
Business|Technology|US

TikTok says court should reject DOJ secret filings in divestiture suit

TikTok and parent company ByteDance asked a U.S. appeals court on Monday to reject the Justice Department's bid to file part of its legal case in secret that

August 05, 2024
TikTok says court should reject DOJ secret filings in divestiture suit
Education|US

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson

August 05, 2024
Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools featuring ‘Hamilton,’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Mike Johnson
Celebrity|Entertainment

Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness

"Twin Peaks" creator David Lynch said on Monday he is filled with happiness and will never retire despite an emphysema diagnosis, clarifying comments he

August 05, 2024
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Business|News|US

US auto safety agency says it is seeking information on fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it was seeking more information about an accident involving Tesla's Cybertruck from the electric vehicle maker.

August 05, 2024
US auto safety agency says it is seeking information on fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash
Business|Economy|News|US

Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like

Slowing job growth should come as no surprise.

August 05, 2024
Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like
Education

Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice

Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice

August 05, 2024
Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for schools, state funding and school choice
MidEast|News|World

Rockets fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase housing US forces, security sources say

Two Katyusha rockets on Monday were fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base which hosts U.S. and other international forces in western Iraq, security sources said.

August 05, 2024
Rockets fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase housing US forces, security sources say
Health|News|US

911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery

A new mom in Nashville has 911 to thank for walking her through a surprise at-home birth

August 05, 2024
911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery
Crime|News|US

Supreme Court shuts down Missouri’s long shot push to lift Trump’s gag order in hush-money case

The Supreme Court has shut down a long-shot push from Missouri seeking to remove a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money case and delay his sentencing in New York

August 05, 2024
Supreme Court shuts down Missouri’s long shot push to lift Trump’s gag order in hush-money case
News|US|World

Tornado briefly sweeps into Buffalo, damaging buildings and scattering tree limbs

A small tornado has damaged buildings, flipped cars and sent debris swirling over downtown Buffalo

August 05, 2024
Tornado briefly sweeps into Buffalo, damaging buildings and scattering tree limbs
Environment|News|Science

Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet’s last meltdown and a glimpse into a warmer future

Our discovery of a tundra ecosystem, frozen under the center of Greenland’s ice sheet, holds a warning about the threat that climate change poses for the future.

August 05, 2024
Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet’s last meltdown and a glimpse into a warmer future
Business|Technology

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'

Elon Musk has filed a second lawsuit against OpenAI and two founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman

August 05, 2024
Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'
Business|US

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the

August 05, 2024
Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds
News|Political|Travel|US

Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says

Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says

August 05, 2024
Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says
Americas|Crime|Election|News|World

Venezuela launches investigation against opposition leaders amid protest crackdown

Venezuela is launching a criminal probe against the opposition leaders contesting last month's election for inciting police and military

August 05, 2024
Venezuela launches investigation against opposition leaders amid protest crackdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Unwind of 2024's winning trades batters global markets as growth fears spike

From massive U.S. tech stocks to bitcoin, a spasm of economic worries is forcing an unwind of the year’s most popular trades, leaving investors to

August 05, 2024
Unwind of 2024's winning trades batters global markets as growth fears spike
Uncategorized

US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump's sentencing in hush money case

The U.S.

August 05, 2024
US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump's sentencing in hush money case
News|Sports|World

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record Monday night at the Olympics, clearing 6.25 meters (20 feet, 6 inches) to cap his second straight gold-medal performance on the sport’s biggest stage

August 05, 2024
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics
News|Sports|World

High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh and other medal-winning Ukrainians put attention on war

Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the Ukrainian world-record high jumper, may have just won Olympic gold, but she and other winning athletes from Ukraine are not resting in Paris — they’re trying to shine the spotlight on the war tearing apart their country

August 05, 2024
High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh and other medal-winning Ukrainians put attention on war
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

RFK Jr. may have faced $250 fine for dumping dead bear cub in Central Park, but statute of limitations has expired, NY says

RFK Jr. may have faced $250 fine for dumping dead bear cub in Central Park, but statute of limitations has expired, NY says

August 05, 2024
RFK Jr. may have faced $250 fine for dumping dead bear cub in Central Park, but statute of limitations has expired, NY says
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Nonprofit clothing bank Spreading Threads helps foster children find their style at no cost

Nonprofit clothing bank Spreading Threads helps foster children find their style at no cost

August 05, 2024
Nonprofit clothing bank Spreading Threads helps foster children find their style at no cost
News|US

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina

August 05, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Italy, Iraq call for Middle East de-escalation, Gaza ceasefire

The foreign ministers of Italy and Iraq called on Monday for diplomacy and de-escalation in the Middle East, saying they were deeply concerned about increasing tension threatening the

August 05, 2024
Italy, Iraq call for Middle East de-escalation, Gaza ceasefire
Economy|Finance|US

US banks report best loan demand in 2 years, Fed survey shows

U.S. banks reported unchanged demand for commercial and industrial loans in the second quarter, the first time in two years that demand did not weaken, a Federal Reserve survey of senior

August 05, 2024
US banks report best loan demand in 2 years, Fed survey shows
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US passes message to Iran not to escalate at 'critical moment' for Middle East

The United States has been urging other countries through diplomatic channels to tell Iran that escalation in the Middle East is not in their

August 05, 2024
US passes message to Iran not to escalate at 'critical moment' for Middle East
MidEast|News|World

Hundreds in Israel mark the 5th birthday of a child held hostage in Gaza

Hundreds of Israelis have sent orange balloons into the air to mark the fifth birthday of one of two children held captive by militants in the Gaza Strip

August 05, 2024
Hundreds in Israel mark the 5th birthday of a child held hostage in Gaza
Americas|News|World

Brazil, Venezuela reach deal after diplomatic ruptures following contested election

Brazil announced a diplomatic agreement on Monday that will allow it to represent the interests of Argentina and Peru in Caracas, after Venezuela severed ties with the two nations

August 05, 2024
Brazil, Venezuela reach deal after diplomatic ruptures following contested election
Europe|News|Technology|World

UK examines foreign states' role in sowing discord leading to riots

The British government said on Monday officials were examining the role foreign states had played in amplifying disinformation online which had

August 05, 2024
UK examines foreign states' role in sowing discord leading to riots
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac set to tighten real-estate lending rules, WSJ reports

Mortgage financing firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are set to impose stricter rules for commercial property lenders and brokers, following a budding regulatory crackdown on fraud in the

August 05, 2024
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac set to tighten real-estate lending rules, WSJ reports
Africa|Asia|Sports

Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has faced misconceptions about her gender, will fight Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand in the women’s 66-kilogram semifinals Tuesday

August 05, 2024
Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos

Police release images of suspects and car in killing of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles

Police have released images of three suspects and the getaway car used in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles

August 05, 2024
Police release images of suspects and car in killing of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles
MidEast|News|World

Jordan's king warns in call with Biden of Israeli 'hostile acts' in Jerusalem

Jordan's King Abdullah, in a phone call on Monday with U.S.

August 05, 2024
Jordan's king warns in call with Biden of Israeli 'hostile acts' in Jerusalem
News|Opinion|Sports

Boxing group answers some questions but raises many more about tests on Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting

The International Boxing Association has raised new questions while struggling to answer others at a shambolic news conference about the opaque gender tests that led the Olympics-banned governing body to abruptly suspend Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting from last year’s world championships

August 05, 2024
Boxing group answers some questions but raises many more about tests on Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting
Sports|Travel

Man bikes to Chicago and back to raise money for Special Olympics

Man bikes to Chicago and back to raise money for Special Olympics

August 05, 2024
Man bikes to Chicago and back to raise money for Special Olympics
MidEast|News|World

UN fires additional staffers after probe finds potential involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The U.N. says it has fired additional staff members from its agency for Palestinian refugees after an internal investigation found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack against Israel

August 05, 2024
UN fires additional staffers after probe finds potential involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Lifestyle|Uncategorized

A story of survival: Couple spends 12 months working to save a lost dog

A story of survival: Couple spends 12 months working to save a lost dog

August 05, 2024
A story of survival: Couple spends 12 months working to save a lost dog
Arts|Entertainment

Chappell Roan may have had the biggest Lollapalooza set of all time

Chappell Roan may have had the biggest Lollapalooza set of all time

August 05, 2024
Chappell Roan may have had the biggest Lollapalooza set of all time
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Global apparel companies with exposure to key supplier Bangladesh

The current political unrest in Bangladesh is expected to disrupt the country's clothing industry, potentially affecting global apparel retailers from H&M to Zara as they head into the key

August 05, 2024
Global apparel companies with exposure to key supplier Bangladesh
Crime|Europe|News

What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look

Britain has been convulsed by violence for the past week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans clashed with police

August 05, 2024
What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look
Americas|News|Political|US

Trump says Venezuela is being run by a dictator

Venezuela is being run by a dictator, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday, without mentioning Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by name.

August 05, 2024
Trump says Venezuela is being run by a dictator
Health|Sports

Damar Hamlin says his 'mind is free' a year after resuming football following near-death experience

The passage of time has allowed Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to gain perspective and grow in confidence a year after he resumed playing football following a near-death experience

August 05, 2024
Damar Hamlin says his 'mind is free' a year after resuming football following near-death experience
MidEast|News|World

In Israel and Lebanon, life goes on even as the region teeters on the edge of all-out war

In Beirut, shops are open and traffic is as snarled as ever

August 05, 2024
In Israel and Lebanon, life goes on even as the region teeters on the edge of all-out war
News|US

Biden, Jordan's King discuss efforts to decrease Mideast tensions, White House says

U.S.

August 05, 2024
Biden, Jordan's King discuss efforts to decrease Mideast tensions, White House says
Election|News|US

In battleground Arizona, the Harris energy boost is obvious – but is it enough?

In this installment of “All Over the Map,” John King returns to Arizona and finds new enthusiasm from Democrats with Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket. Harris can’t win battlegrounds like Arizona if she doesn’t reverse President Joe Biden’s slide with Latinos and young voting blocs, and our voters are mixed on whether they believe Harris can make up enough ground there.

August 05, 2024
In battleground Arizona, the Harris energy boost is obvious – but is it enough?
News|US

Harris brings new energy to Democrats in Arizona, but still faces challenges mending cracks in Biden’s 2020 coalition

Harris brings new energy to Democrats in Arizona, but still faces challenges mending cracks in Biden’s 2020 coalition

August 05, 2024
Harris brings new energy to Democrats in Arizona, but still faces challenges mending cracks in Biden’s 2020 coalition
News|US|World

The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without power

Tropical storm Debby made landfall as a hurricane in one of the least populated areas of Florida, but it's been blamed for at least four deaths in that state

August 05, 2024
The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without power
News|Uncategorized|US|World

Pentagon chief was surprised by plea deal for three Sept. 11 suspects

U.S.

August 05, 2024
Pentagon chief was surprised by plea deal for three Sept. 11 suspects
Sports

Artistic swimming due to kick off in Paris – without any men

Artistic swimming due to kick off in Paris – without any men

August 05, 2024
Artistic swimming due to kick off in Paris – without any men
News|World

Nine UNRWA staff members were possibly involved in attack on Israel, UN says

Nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) may have been involved in the Oct.

August 05, 2024
Nine UNRWA staff members were possibly involved in attack on Israel, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US junk and corporate bond spreads surge in sign of market fears

U.S. junk bond spreads over yields on risk-free Treasuries widened further on Monday, after ending last week with the biggest daily points surge since March 2023, indicating

August 05, 2024
US junk and corporate bond spreads surge in sign of market fears
Election|News|Technology

Election officials urge Elon Musk to stop his AI chatbot from spreading false 2024 election information

Election officials urge Elon Musk to stop his AI chatbot from spreading false 2024 election information

August 05, 2024
Election officials urge Elon Musk to stop his AI chatbot from spreading false 2024 election information
Africa

Uganda charges opposition lawmakers, supporters over protest

Police arrested 14 Ugandan opposition officials and supporters on Monday as they marched through their capital towards the Kenyan embassy to protest against Nairobi's decision to

August 05, 2024
Uganda charges opposition lawmakers, supporters over protest
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation as the Democrats' standard-bearer for the 2024 presidential election is now official after the Democratic National Committee announced the formal results of the online voting by delegates on Monday night

August 05, 2024
Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
News|Sports|World

Referee injured in Morocco-Spain semifinal soccer game at Paris Olympics

The first substitution made in the Olympics men’s soccer semifinal match between Morocco and Spain was the referee

August 05, 2024
Referee injured in Morocco-Spain semifinal soccer game at Paris Olympics
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Financial markets around the world stabilize after recent rout. Here's what to know

Markets on Wall Street and in Asia are stabilizing Tuesday following a mini-panic caused by an assortment of factors that stretched from late last week through Monday

August 05, 2024
Financial markets around the world stabilize after recent rout. Here's what to know
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Dolce & Gabbana have launched a new perfume – but it’s not for humans

Dolce & Gabbana have launched a new perfume – but it’s not for humans

August 05, 2024
Dolce & Gabbana have launched a new perfume – but it’s not for humans
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

Two special prosecutors say they plan to charge a former central Kansas police chief with obstruction of justice over his conduct following a raid of the local newspaper last year

August 05, 2024
Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
Asia|News|Political|US|World

US commends Bangladesh army for 'restraint' after PM Sheikh Hasina flees

The U.S. government commended Bangladesh's army on Monday for its "restraint" and urged the democratic formation of an interim government

August 05, 2024
US commends Bangladesh army for 'restraint' after PM Sheikh Hasina flees
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Meet the New Jersey woman giving senior dogs a forever home at Marty's Place

Meet the New Jersey woman giving senior dogs a forever home at Marty's Place

August 05, 2024
Meet the New Jersey woman giving senior dogs a forever home at Marty's Place
Asia|News|Opinion|Sports

One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping

In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive

August 05, 2024
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
Business|Finance|News|US|World

Bloomberg apologizes for premature story on prisoner swap and disciplines the journalists involved

Bloomberg News is apologizing for a premature story written last week about the prisoner exchange involving the United States and Russia and says it has disciplined the journalists involved

August 05, 2024
Bloomberg apologizes for premature story on prisoner swap and disciplines the journalists involved
Crime|News|Travel|US

Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight's cancellation

A Frontier Airlines flight that had been set to go from Houston to the Dallas area last week got canceled not because of weather, but because one of its pilots got arrested

August 05, 2024
Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight's cancellation
Business|Finance

Bloomberg News dismisses reporter, disciplines other staffers after breaking embargo on US-Russia prisoner swap

Bloomberg News dismisses reporter, disciplines other staffers after breaking embargo on US-Russia prisoner swap

August 05, 2024
Bloomberg News dismisses reporter, disciplines other staffers after breaking embargo on US-Russia prisoner swap
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US interest rate futures price in inter-meeting Fed cut

Futures on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Federal funds rate, which measure expectations of Federal Reserve monetary policy moves,

August 05, 2024
US interest rate futures price in inter-meeting Fed cut
Education|US

This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?

In rural Alaska, the federally funded Head Start preschool program has helped parents earn college degrees

August 05, 2024
This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
Election|US

Robert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn't live in the state

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

August 05, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn't live in the state
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Why the stock market is freaking out, but you shouldn’t

After a weaker-than-expected jobs report in July, markets have taken a tumble. CNN's Rahel Soloman explains why stocks are plunging and what you should do with your portfolio.

August 05, 2024
Why the stock market is freaking out, but you shouldn’t
Americas|Crime|News

Colombia's congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs

Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced this week in the nation’s congress

August 05, 2024
Colombia's congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs
MidEast|News|World

Middle East braces for week that could determine the course of the Gaza war

Middle East braces for week that could determine the course of the Gaza war

August 05, 2024
Middle East braces for week that could determine the course of the Gaza war
Business|News|Technology|US

Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems execs to testify at NTSB hearing on MAX 9 emergency

The National Transportation Safety Board said a number of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems executives will testify at a two-day hearing starting Tuesday on the

August 05, 2024
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems execs to testify at NTSB hearing on MAX 9 emergency
News|World

Strong Iran ties emerge as factor in Hamas leader choice, analysts say

In choosing its next leader, Hamas will be looking for a candidate who can safeguard deep ties with Tehran at a time when Iranian

August 05, 2024
Strong Iran ties emerge as factor in Hamas leader choice, analysts say
MidEast|News|World

Frustration with Netanyahu mounts as Gaza talks falter

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing anger in Israel and abroad over his handling of talks on a Gaza ceasefire that have faltered, just as fears

August 05, 2024
Frustration with Netanyahu mounts as Gaza talks falter
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexican peso pares losses, remains volatile on US recession fears

The Mexican peso touched its weakest against the U.S. dollar in nearly two years before paring much of the losses back, as concerns the

August 05, 2024
Mexican peso pares losses, remains volatile on US recession fears
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Ethiopia imports cooking oil after currency float

Ethiopia has imported 14 million litres of cooking oil to ensure sufficient supplies of the basic commodity, its trade minister said, after the country's central bank floated

August 05, 2024
Ethiopia imports cooking oil after currency float
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US bank stocks tumble; weak economic data sparks recession fears

U.S. bank stocks slumped on Monday as fears of a recession sent investors fleeing from a sector closely tied to the health of the economy and toward safe-

August 05, 2024
US bank stocks tumble; weak economic data sparks recession fears
Business|Technology|US

Five US states push Musk to fix AI chatbot over election misinformation

Secretaries of state from five U.S. states urged billionaire Elon Musk on Monday to fix social media platform X's AI chatbot, saying it had

August 05, 2024
Five US states push Musk to fix AI chatbot over election misinformation
Crime|News|US

Virginia man charged with threatening Vice President Harris

A Virginia man was charged with making violent online threats against Vice President Kamala Harris days after she began her U.S. presidential campaign.

August 05, 2024
Virginia man charged with threatening Vice President Harris
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballot

The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot

August 05, 2024
South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballot
Business|Economy|Finance

Markets give off 'Black Monday' vibes as stocks tank

Global markets have kicked off the week in full selloff mode, with measures of volatility shooting up by the most on record in a single day, while equity futures

August 05, 2024
Markets give off 'Black Monday' vibes as stocks tank
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global market rout has more to do with end of cheap funding than US economy

A meltdown in world equity markets in recent days is more reflective of a wind-down of carry trades used by investors to juice their bets than a hard

August 05, 2024
Global market rout has more to do with end of cheap funding than US economy
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk files new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Elon Musk files new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

August 05, 2024
Elon Musk files new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Environment|Science|Technology|World

These scientists want to safeguard Earth’s species by cryogenically preserving them on the moon

These scientists want to safeguard Earth’s species by cryogenically preserving them on the moon

August 05, 2024
These scientists want to safeguard Earth’s species by cryogenically preserving them on the moon
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Large revisions to US energy data leave traders and analysts befuddled

A string of dramatic revisions to official U.S. oil consumption data have unnerved market participants who rely on the figures to trade.

August 05, 2024
Large revisions to US energy data leave traders and analysts befuddled
News|US

Over 113,000 Florida customers still without power due to Hurricane Debby

More than 113,000 homes and businesses in Florida were still without power on Tuesday, a day after Hurricane Debby slammed into the state's Gulf Coast, according to data from PowerOutage.us

August 05, 2024
Over 113,000 Florida customers still without power due to Hurricane Debby
News|Technology|World

As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of 'digital fascism'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused social media platforms of “digital fascism” for allegedly censoring photographs of Palestinian “martyrs.”

August 05, 2024
As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of 'digital fascism'
News|US|World

U.S. military completes withdrawal from key drone base in Niger

The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, officials said on Monday, after Niger's ruling junta ordered nearly 1,000 U.S. military

August 05, 2024
U.S. military completes withdrawal from key drone base in Niger
Economy|MidEast|News

Bahrain's Q1 real GDP up 3.3% y/y, government report says

Bahrain's economy grew 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to a quarterly economic performance report by the Ministry of Finance, citing preliminary data from

August 05, 2024
Bahrain's Q1 real GDP up 3.3% y/y, government report says
MidEast|News|World

Israel returns bodies of over 80 Palestinians to Gaza, keeps up military pressure

Israel returned the bodies of more than 80 Palestinians killed in its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli airstrikes killed at

August 05, 2024
Israel returns bodies of over 80 Palestinians to Gaza, keeps up military pressure
Business|Europe|Technology

Intel is taking another of ASML's High NA tools, says CEO

Intel is in the process of receiving the second of ASML's new 350 million euro ($383 million) "High NA" EUV tools, CEO Pat Gelsinger said, according to a

August 05, 2024
Intel is taking another of ASML's High NA tools, says CEO
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Zac Efron says he’s ‘happy and healthy’ following reports of brief hospitalization

Zac Efron says he’s ‘happy and healthy’ following reports of brief hospitalization

August 05, 2024
Zac Efron says he’s ‘happy and healthy’ following reports of brief hospitalization
News|US|World

US hands over its last military base in Niger to the ruling junta

The U.S. has handed over its last military base in Niger — one of two crucial hubs for American counterterrorism operations in the country — to local authorities

August 05, 2024
US hands over its last military base in Niger to the ruling junta
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US service sector rebounds in July; employment also recovers

U.S. services sector activity rebounded from a four-year low in July amid a bounce back in new orders and the first increase in employment in six months, which could help to

August 05, 2024
US service sector rebounds in July; employment also recovers
Health|Lifestyle

Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips

Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips

August 05, 2024
Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips
Business|Finance|Technology

Schwab, Fidelity resolve temporary disruptions on frenetic trading day

Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments have resolved technical issues with their apps, the online brokerages said on Monday, on a day users rushed to

August 05, 2024
Schwab, Fidelity resolve temporary disruptions on frenetic trading day
MidEast|News|World

What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?

If Iran retaliates for the assassination of its close ally Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, its regional allies - known as the "Axis of Resistance" to Israel and U.S.

August 05, 2024
What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Hopes for gradual Fed rate cuts were always misplaced: McGeever

"Up the escalator, down the elevator shaft" is a well-worn FX market maxim describing the dollar's typical moves against the yen.

August 05, 2024
Hopes for gradual Fed rate cuts were always misplaced: McGeever
Science

Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science

Cats provide a purr-fect introduction to science topics, including ecology, evolution, genetics and behavior.

August 05, 2024
Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science
News|World

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded

Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests, has been one of the dominant figures in its

August 05, 2024
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded
Business|Economy|Finance

South African banks' earnings in spotlight ahead of first rate cuts

South African banks report their half-year earnings from Tuesday, with the focus on whether credit impairments have peaked and on the interest rate outlook,

August 05, 2024
South African banks' earnings in spotlight ahead of first rate cuts
Business|Technology|US

CrowdStrike fires back at Delta, claiming the airline ignored offers of help during service meltdown

CrowdStrike fires back at Delta, claiming the airline ignored offers of help during service meltdown

August 05, 2024
CrowdStrike fires back at Delta, claiming the airline ignored offers of help during service meltdown
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street 'fear gauge' logs record jump as investors bet on more turbulence

Wall Street's most-watched gauge of investor anxiety logged its largest ever intraday jump on Monday and closed at its highest since October 2020, as traders

August 05, 2024
Wall Street 'fear gauge' logs record jump as investors bet on more turbulence
News|Opinion|Sports

Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."

NBC announcer Leigh Diffey said “I got it wrong” on his botched Paris Olympics call that incorrectly identified Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as winner of the 100 meters

August 05, 2024
Leigh Diffey on botched Paris Olympics 100 meters call: "I got it wrong."
Videos

This US woman drove solo from Georgia to Mongolia via Russia. It wasn’t the fun overlanding expedition she expected

This US woman drove solo from Georgia to Mongolia via Russia. It wasn’t the fun overlanding expedition she expected

August 05, 2024
This US woman drove solo from Georgia to Mongolia via Russia. It wasn’t the fun overlanding expedition she expected
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test

The Algerian and Taiwanese boxers embroiled in a dispute over gender in sport at the Paris Games were disqualified from the 2023 World Championships

August 05, 2024
Olympics-Barred boxing federation says Khelif failed chromosome test
Asia|Crime|News|World

Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia's restive Papua region

Gunmen have stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesia’s restive Papua region

August 05, 2024
Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia's restive Papua region
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris, facing a crucial week, closes in on running mate pick

Vice President Kamala Harris, grappling with how to keep early 2024 Presidential election momentum alive, has begun a crucial week that includes her most critical decision yet: choosing a running mate

August 05, 2024
The Latest: Harris, facing a crucial week, closes in on running mate pick
Crime|News|World

The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud

The director of a park showcasing Russia's military might was arrested on fraud charges, along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership

August 05, 2024
The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession

U.S. central bank policymakers pushed back on Monday against the notion that weaker-than-expected July jobs data means the economy is in recessionary

August 05, 2024
Fed policymakers signal rate cuts ahead, but not recession
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan-focused hedge funds drop 3.7%, biggest daily loss in Goldman Sachs' records

Japan-focused hedge funds face the steepest daily performance losses on Goldman Sachs' records, the bank said in a note on Monday, following a global stock rout

August 05, 2024
Japan-focused hedge funds drop 3.7%, biggest daily loss in Goldman Sachs' records
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

One thing that hasn't changed in Hollywood: Male characters still more than double female ones

In recent years the movie industry has gone through the streaming revolution, the pandemic, labor strikes and “Barbenheimer.”

August 05, 2024
One thing that hasn't changed in Hollywood: Male characters still more than double female ones
Election|News|US

Senior economics aide Gene Sperling is leaving the White House to work on the Harris campaign

White House senior adviser Gene Sperling is leaving his administration position to work with Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign as the Democrats step up efforts to challenge Donald Trump on policy issues in November’s election

August 05, 2024
Senior economics aide Gene Sperling is leaving the White House to work on the Harris campaign
Economy|Finance|News|US

Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears

A closely watched part of the U.S.

August 05, 2024
Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Evergrande aims to recover $6 billion from founder Hui, former top execs

China Evergrande Group said on Monday its liquidators were seeking to recover about $6 billion from seven defendants, including founder Hui Ka Yan, adding that they had obtained injunctions

August 05, 2024
Evergrande aims to recover $6 billion from founder Hui, former top execs
Americas|News|World

Farmers attack Indigenous people reclaiming land in Brazil

Armed men backed by farmers in trucks and tractors attacked Indigenous people reclaiming land in Brazil's farming state of Mato Grosso do Sul at the weekend, injuring 11 of them,

August 05, 2024
Farmers attack Indigenous people reclaiming land in Brazil
MidEast|News|World

No respite for the dead in Gaza

In war-ravaged Gaza, even the dead cannot rest.

August 05, 2024
No respite for the dead in Gaza
Election|Uncategorized

Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris' blitz is her VP choice

The dates are set

August 05, 2024
Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris' blitz is her VP choice
News|Science|Technology|US

Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.

August 05, 2024
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
News|Science|US|World

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97

Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, has died at age 97

August 05, 2024
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97
News|Political|World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: powerful group with wide regional reach

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are likely to play a central role if the country retaliates for the assassination of its close ally Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

August 05, 2024
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: powerful group with wide regional reach
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

How people with disabilities got game − the surprisingly long history of access to arcade and video sports

A pioneering effort that allowed a teenager with a neck injury to play pinball sheds light on today’s vibrant community of esports players with disabilities.

August 05, 2024
How people with disabilities got game − the surprisingly long history of access to arcade and video sports
Health

Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

Women typically suffer from more headaches than men, and some people experience migraines only during menstruation.

August 05, 2024
Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target
Health|Opinion

Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain

Most doctors ask about the menstrual cycle at well-checks in order to inquire about menstrual problems, pregnancy or menopause. Few recognize that menstruation is a cornerstone of overall health.

August 05, 2024
Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain
Health|Science|World

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Black women who are more frequently exposed to racism showed stronger connections in areas of the brain involved in rumination and heightened vigilance, both of which lead to faster biological aging.

August 05, 2024
Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds
Sports

A slip on the balance beam and penalties on the floor cost Simone Biles another gold medal

A slip on the balance beam and penalties on the floor cost Simone Biles another gold medal

August 05, 2024
A slip on the balance beam and penalties on the floor cost Simone Biles another gold medal
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters

Handing VP Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nomination without having her compete in primaries is a throwback to less democratic ways of picking nominees, a political scientist says.

August 05, 2024
Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters
Asia|News|World

In ‘bamboo diplomacy,’ late Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong left a path for smaller nations to navigate great-power rivalries

Leader of Vietnam’s Communist Party died on July 19, 2024. Among those who paid tribute was US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

August 05, 2024
In ‘bamboo diplomacy,’ late Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong left a path for smaller nations to navigate great-power rivalries
Education|Health|Lifestyle

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

August 05, 2024
The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there
Arts|News|Sports

A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen

A rebuilt bronze statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson is back in Wichita, Kansas

August 05, 2024
A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen
Asia|World

Bangladesh's history of upheaval and coups

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation after weeks of violent protests, announced on Monday in a televised address by the army chief, has brought focus once more

August 05, 2024
Bangladesh's history of upheaval and coups
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Opinion|US|Videos

Usha Vance defends husband's 'childless cat ladies' remark

During a Fox News interview, Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, defended her husband after he criticized childless adults by calling them "childless cat ladies."

August 05, 2024
Usha Vance defends husband's 'childless cat ladies' remark
Celebrity|Entertainment

Usha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview

Usha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview

August 05, 2024
Usha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview
Asia|News|World

Reaction to resignation and flight of Bangladesh prime minister

Here are some reactions to the news that Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina has resigned as prime minister and fled the country following violent street protests.

August 05, 2024
Reaction to resignation and flight of Bangladesh prime minister
Health|News

With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD

With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD

August 05, 2024
With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|World

German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer's appeal against his conviction

A German federal court says it has rejected a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail in his homeland

August 05, 2024
German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer's appeal against his conviction
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Magnificent Seven set to shed $800 billion in value

Apple and other heavyweight companies sold off on Monday as U.S. recession fears and Berkshire Hathaway's sale of half of its stake in the iPhone maker further deflated a

August 05, 2024
Magnificent Seven set to shed $800 billion in value
Europe|News|Technology

TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction

Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature that raised concerns about encouraging excessive screen time and its effects on children

August 05, 2024
TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
Asia|News|World

Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee

Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, has resigned and fled the country, bringing a tumultuous end to her 15-year rule as an extraordinary wave of protest succeeded in toppling her government

August 05, 2024
Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself

Snoop Dogg become has become a star of the Paris Olympics, ascending to new heights with several memorable moments

August 05, 2024
Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself
Business|Europe|Finance|News|Technology|World

Poland closer to buying Apache helicopters after offset deals with GE and Boeing

Poland's defence ministry signed offset deals with Boeing and General Electric worth nearly 1 billion zlotys ($255 million) on Monday, bringing it closer to finalising a $12 billion

August 05, 2024
Poland closer to buying Apache helicopters after offset deals with GE and Boeing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Resurgent yen brings high-flying Japan Inc back to earth

A resurgent yen helped bring Japanese stocks crashing back to earth on Monday, leaving investors scrambling to gauge the potentially diminished

August 05, 2024
Resurgent yen brings high-flying Japan Inc back to earth
Celebrity|Health|Opinion

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says speaking out about suicidal thoughts is part of ‘healing process’

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says speaking out about suicidal thoughts is part of ‘healing process’

August 05, 2024
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says speaking out about suicidal thoughts is part of ‘healing process’
Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk revives lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, filing shows

Billionaire Elon Musk revived a lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, saying that the firm put profits and commercial interests ahead of

August 05, 2024
Elon Musk revives lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, filing shows
Sports

After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event

All the overhead shots and race replays tell the same story

August 05, 2024
After winning Olympic thriller by a whisker, Noah Lyles looks for an encore in his favorite event
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Tyson Foods tops quarterly estimates as animal feed costs decline

Tyson Foods surpassed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit on Monday as meat sales rebounded and low grain prices reduced feed

August 05, 2024
Tyson Foods tops quarterly estimates as animal feed costs decline
Americas|Sports

Did this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?

Did this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?

August 05, 2024
Did this Argentinian forward score the goal of the year with his stunning game-winner?
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Logitech founder urges company to replace board chair immediately

Logitech International co-founder Daniel Borel on Monday urged shareholders at the Swiss-American company to find a new board chairperson this year to replace Wendy Becker, who

August 05, 2024
Logitech founder urges company to replace board chair immediately
News|US

As U.S. heat deaths rise, some landlords oppose right to air conditioning

Summers in New York City are difficult for Anthony Gay and his family.

August 05, 2024
As U.S. heat deaths rise, some landlords oppose right to air conditioning
Opinion|Sports|US

Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by

No one can match America’s depth at the pool

August 05, 2024
Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
News|World

Those leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye

Those leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye

August 05, 2024
Those leaving Lebanon hold their families extra tight as they say goodbye
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Kellanova shares pop on report of Snickers maker Mars mulling buyout

Shares of Pringles maker Kellanova surged 18% in early trading on Monday, after a Reuters report said candy giant Mars was exploring a potential buyout of the company.

August 05, 2024
Kellanova shares pop on report of Snickers maker Mars mulling buyout
News|World

Iranian president, in talks with Putin ally, calls for expanded ties with Russia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told a senior ally of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Monday that Tehran was determined to expand

August 05, 2024
Iranian president, in talks with Putin ally, calls for expanded ties with Russia
Europe|News|Sports

Germany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine

Germany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine

August 05, 2024
Germany wins dramatic gold medal after controversial mixed relay triathlon went ahead in River Seine
Crime|News|US

5-year-old Oklahoma City boy flown to hospital after boat explosion at Lake Texoma

5-year-old Oklahoma City boy flown to hospital after boat explosion at Lake Texoma

August 05, 2024
5-year-old Oklahoma City boy flown to hospital after boat explosion at Lake Texoma
News|US|World

Hurricane Debby makes landfall near Steinhatchee Florida, US NHC says

Hurricane Debby has made a landfall near Steinhatchee Florida, in the Florida Big Bend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Hurricane Debby makes landfall near Steinhatchee Florida, US NHC says
News|US

Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift

U.S.

August 05, 2024
Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift
Business|Finance|Technology

AI chip startup Groq valued at $2.8 billion after latest funding round

Semiconductor startup Groq said on Monday it has raised $640 million in a Series D funding round led by Cisco Investments, Samsung Catalyst Fund and BlackRock Private Equity Partners,

August 05, 2024
AI chip startup Groq valued at $2.8 billion after latest funding round
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence

Bangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence

August 05, 2024
Bangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence
Asia|News|World

Protesters parade around Bangladesh ex-leader's belongings after she flees

The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned after weeks of deadly anti-government demonstrations gripped the South Asian nation.

August 05, 2024
Protesters parade around Bangladesh ex-leader's belongings after she flees
Business|Economy|News|US

Kamala Harris’ economic pitch just got a lot more complicated

Kamala Harris’ economic pitch just got a lot more complicated

August 05, 2024
Kamala Harris’ economic pitch just got a lot more complicated
Election|News|Political|US

Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri

Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri

August 05, 2024
Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri
News|US|World

Pope Francis' main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O'Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard Henning, to replace him as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the United States

August 05, 2024
Pope Francis' main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O'Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

In photos: From Snoop Dogg to Simone Biles, the most stylish moments of the Olympics so far

In photos: From Snoop Dogg to Simone Biles, the most stylish moments of the Olympics so far

August 05, 2024
In photos: From Snoop Dogg to Simone Biles, the most stylish moments of the Olympics so far
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Emerging Markets equities slump as US recession fears spark global selloff

Emerging market equities around the world tumbled on Monday, as fears of a recession in the United States sparked a global selloff and sent investors running for

August 05, 2024
Emerging Markets equities slump as US recession fears spark global selloff
Health|News|Opinion|US

As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse

As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse

August 05, 2024
As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics 'Redemption Tour' with one last medal — silver in floor routine

American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she hoped

August 05, 2024
Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics 'Redemption Tour' with one last medal — silver in floor routine
Business|Finance

Cemex to divest Dominican operations for $950 million

Mexican cement maker Cemex on Monday announced the sale of its operations in the Dominican Republic to Cementos Progreso and strategic partners for about $950 million.

August 05, 2024
Cemex to divest Dominican operations for $950 million
Business|Finance

Quantum Capital to buy Cogentrix for $3 billion in bets on rising US power demand

-Private equity firm Quantum Capital Group will buy U.S. independent power producer Cogentrix Energy for about $3 billion from funds managed by the Carlyle Group, the companies said on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Quantum Capital to buy Cogentrix for $3 billion in bets on rising US power demand
Business|Finance|US

JPMorgan CEO contenders cite intense competition during market revival

As JPMorgan Chase investors puzzle over who will eventually replace Jamie Dimon as CEO, two of the contenders say they are more focused on winning

August 05, 2024
JPMorgan CEO contenders cite intense competition during market revival
Business|News|Technology

We’re about to get the most detailed explanation yet for Boeing’s terrifying mid-air blowout

We’re about to get the most detailed explanation yet for Boeing’s terrifying mid-air blowout

August 05, 2024
We’re about to get the most detailed explanation yet for Boeing’s terrifying mid-air blowout
Asia|News|World

Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina's resignation?

Just over a month after he became Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been thrust into the limelight, announcing the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who fled

August 05, 2024
Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina's resignation?
Economy|Europe|Finance

Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says

Natural gas price shocks have an increasingly important impact on euro zone inflation although still not as much as oil price fluctuations, fresh research published by the

August 05, 2024
Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks reel on 'R-word' return, Nikkei dives 12%

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Whether the prospect of a U.S. recession is real or imagined, the mere return of the discussion has been enough to send world stocks

August 05, 2024
Stocks reel on 'R-word' return, Nikkei dives 12%
News|World

Lebanon receives medical aid, vacationers leave amid fears of war

Lebanon on Monday received emergency medical supplies to equip its hospitals for possible war injuries and Beirut airport was teeming with people trying to leave the country amid

August 05, 2024
Lebanon receives medical aid, vacationers leave amid fears of war
Business|Election|US

Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips

The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president

August 05, 2024
Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips
News|World

Little known Henning to replace O'Malley as Boston archbishop

Pope Francis on Monday named a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church in Boston, succeeding the retiring archbishop, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, one of the

August 05, 2024
Little known Henning to replace O'Malley as Boston archbishop
Business|Health|News|Science|US

Lilly, Novo Nordisk battle for weight-loss market lands at the pharmacy shelf

As Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound gains ground in the U.S. against Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, some doctors say their guiding

August 05, 2024
Lilly, Novo Nordisk battle for weight-loss market lands at the pharmacy shelf
Business

Bunge, ADM to benefit as US farmers sell cheap crops in 'haul of shame'

By Tom Polansek and P.J.

August 05, 2024
Bunge, ADM to benefit as US farmers sell cheap crops in 'haul of shame'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

EU should limit curbs on outbound investment, semiconductor group says

Semiconductor industry group SEMI Europe called on the European Union on Monday to place as few restrictions as possible on outbound investment in foreign computer chip

August 05, 2024
EU should limit curbs on outbound investment, semiconductor group says
Election|News|US

Two US battleground states seen vulnerable to post-election chaos

Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, two states seen as must-wins in the Nov. 5 presidential election, have failed to adopt electoral reforms intended to

August 05, 2024
Two US battleground states seen vulnerable to post-election chaos
Business|Europe|Finance|Health

BioNTech counts on shift to cancer drugs after second quarter losses quadruple

Losses at German drugmaker BioNTech quadrupled in the second quarter from a year earlier, the company said on Monday, as it banks on a strategy shift towards new cancer treatments

August 05, 2024
BioNTech counts on shift to cancer drugs after second quarter losses quadruple
Business|Finance

Carlyle Q2 profit misses, shares drop amid market sell-off

Private equity firm Carlyle Group reported a larger than expected 11.7% year-on-year drop in second-quarter distributable earnings on Monday, as record revenue from

August 05, 2024
Carlyle Q2 profit misses, shares drop amid market sell-off
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

New homes are getting smaller. That could be big news for first-time buyers

New homes are getting smaller. That could be big news for first-time buyers

August 05, 2024
New homes are getting smaller. That could be big news for first-time buyers
News|Sports|World

Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games

Norwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm turned in the fastest time in 400-meter hurdles qualifying as he tries to defend his Olympic title

August 05, 2024
Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games
Europe|News|World

Bulgaria heads to another snap election after parties fail to form government

Bulgaria faces its seventh parliamentary election in just three years after the last of three political parties tapped by President Rumen Radev to form a coalition government returned

August 05, 2024
Bulgaria heads to another snap election after parties fail to form government
Africa|Crime|News|World

Congolese police officers flee to Uganda as fighting intensifies

Nearly 100 police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in Congo's east

August 05, 2024
Congolese police officers flee to Uganda as fighting intensifies
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Honda quarterly operating profit to top $3 billion, Nikkei reports

Japan's Honda Motor will report consolidated first-quarter operating profit of more than 450 billion yen ($3.17 billion), boosted by strong U.S. hybrid vehicle sales, the Nikkei

August 05, 2024
Honda quarterly operating profit to top $3 billion, Nikkei reports
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

Pregnant athletes are pushing boundaries in Paris by competing ever later into pregnancy

August 05, 2024
Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris
Asia|News|World

Strategically important Myanmar military HQ appears to fall to the resistance, in a blow to regime

Myanmar’s military regime says it has lost communications with the commanders of a strategically important army headquarters in the northeast

August 05, 2024
Strategically important Myanmar military HQ appears to fall to the resistance, in a blow to regime
Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Palestinian Olympic swimmer is living a personal dream, fighting for her homeland through sport

Palestinian Olympic swimmer is living a personal dream, fighting for her homeland through sport

August 05, 2024
Palestinian Olympic swimmer is living a personal dream, fighting for her homeland through sport
Asia|News|World

Israel’s ambassador to Japan criticizes Nagasaki’s peace ceremony invitation snub

Israel’s ambassador to Japan criticizes Nagasaki’s peace ceremony invitation snub

August 05, 2024
Israel’s ambassador to Japan criticizes Nagasaki’s peace ceremony invitation snub
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Ukraine receives $3.9 billion grant from US, prime minister says

Ukraine has received a $3.9 billion grant from the United States via the World Bank, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Ukraine receives $3.9 billion grant from US, prime minister says
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid US recession fears, Apple drop

U.S. stocks ended with steep losses on Monday, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 down at least 3% each as the market extended last week's sell-off amid U.S.

August 05, 2024
Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid US recession fears, Apple drop
Africa|Economy|News|World

Nigerian protests fizzle out after deadly police crackdown

Protests in Nigeria over the soaring cost of living ebbed on Monday, with only a few hundred people turning out in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security

August 05, 2024
Nigerian protests fizzle out after deadly police crackdown
Crime|News

UK prime minister talks of 'standing army' of police to deal with rioting across Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a “standing army” of specialist police will be set up to deal with rioting and the justice system will be ramped up to deal with hundreds of arrests after violent disorder rocked cities across the nation over the past week

August 05, 2024
UK prime minister talks of 'standing army' of police to deal with rioting across Britain
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris vice president choice narrows to Walz, Shapiro, sources say

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Governors Tim

August 05, 2024
Kamala Harris vice president choice narrows to Walz, Shapiro, sources say
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's Nikkei sees biggest rout since 1987 Black Monday

Japanese stocks collapsed on Monday in their biggest single day rout since the 1987 Black Monday sell-offs, driven by last week's plunge in global

August 05, 2024
Japan's Nikkei sees biggest rout since 1987 Black Monday
News

Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must 'punish' Israel

Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further instability, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, following

August 05, 2024
Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must 'punish' Israel
Asia|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights

Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights

August 05, 2024
Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights
Asia|News|Sports|US|World

China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication

China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication

August 05, 2024
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
Asia|Economy|Finance

Japan watching yen moves closely, finance minister says after stocks rout

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Monday authorities were watching exchange-rate moves closely, speaking after the Nikkei

August 05, 2024
Japan watching yen moves closely, finance minister says after stocks rout
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone business growth at a standstill, July PMI shows

Growth in euro zone business activity stalled last month as a stuttering expansion in the bloc's dominant services industry was compounded by a deeper downturn in the manufacturing

August 05, 2024
Euro zone business growth at a standstill, July PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Upturn in German services activity loses momentum in July, PMI shows

Growth in Germany's services sector slowed for the second consecutive month in July, a survey showed on Monday, in a further sign that Europe's biggest economy is

August 05, 2024
Upturn in German services activity loses momentum in July, PMI shows
Election|News|US

CNN reporter compares Trump's platform and Project 2025

CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down the similarities and differences between the GOP 2024 campaign and Project 2025. 

August 05, 2024
CNN reporter compares Trump's platform and Project 2025
News|Opinion|US

Inside the legal plans by foes of Donald Trump and Project 2025 to fight his second-term agenda

Inside the legal plans by foes of Donald Trump and Project 2025 to fight his second-term agenda

August 05, 2024
Inside the legal plans by foes of Donald Trump and Project 2025 to fight his second-term agenda
Asia|News|World

Myanmar junta says senior officers held as rebels take over major base

Myanmar's junta has lost communications with senior officers at a major military base near the Chinese border, in a rare admission of battlefield failure after rebels announced they had

August 05, 2024
Myanmar junta says senior officers held as rebels take over major base
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Hugo Boss sells Russian business to wholesale partner Stockmann

Hugo Boss has sold its Russian business to wholesale partner Stockmann for an undisclosed fee, the German fashion house said on Monday, joining the ranks of Western brands to exit the

August 05, 2024
Hugo Boss sells Russian business to wholesale partner Stockmann
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

David Beckham-backed Guild Esports set for takeover by US-based DCB Sports

Shares in David Beckham-backed Guild Esports surged more than 54% in early trading on Monday, after the gaming firm said it is planning to agree to a takeover offer from California-based

August 05, 2024
David Beckham-backed Guild Esports set for takeover by US-based DCB Sports
Asia|News|World

Why are there protests in Bangladesh again?

Bangladesh is on the boil again with close to 100 people killed on Sunday as protesters, calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, clashed with security

August 05, 2024
Why are there protests in Bangladesh again?
News|Opinion|Sports

Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks

French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the Paris Olympics

August 05, 2024
Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks
News|World

UK's Starmer vows speedy punishment to quell violent disorder

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said violent protesters who had targeted Muslim communities would swiftly face the "full force of the law"

August 05, 2024
UK's Starmer vows speedy punishment to quell violent disorder
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely

French authorities are making broad use of discretionary powers during the 2024 Olympics and their run-up to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the biggest event modern France has ever organized

August 05, 2024
Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Swiss franc hits highest vs euro since 2015 amid volatile markets

The Swiss franc rose to its highest level against the euro in nearly a decade on Monday, as heavy losses in stock markets, concerns over U.S. and global growth and tensions in the

August 05, 2024
Swiss franc hits highest vs euro since 2015 amid volatile markets
Entertainment|Sports

‘Mario Kart with boats’: Meet kayak cross, the sport taking over social media and making its Olympic debut

‘Mario Kart with boats’: Meet kayak cross, the sport taking over social media and making its Olympic debut

August 05, 2024
‘Mario Kart with boats’: Meet kayak cross, the sport taking over social media and making its Olympic debut
Asia|News|World

Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China

A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea

August 05, 2024
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Taiwan stocks fall 8.4% on tech sector fears, more weakness forecast

Taiwan stocks plunged a record 8.4% on Monday, with tech stocks including TSMC sliding as investors spooked by a poor outlook for the U.S. economy

August 05, 2024
Taiwan stocks fall 8.4% on tech sector fears, more weakness forecast
MidEast|News|World

G7 nations urge de-escalation in Middle East amid threat of broader conflict

The Group of Seven major democracies urged restraint and de-escalation in the Middle East on Monday, saying that recent events "threatened to ignite a broader conflict in the region

August 05, 2024
G7 nations urge de-escalation in Middle East amid threat of broader conflict
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Russian service sector activity returns to growth in July, PMI shows

Activity across Russia's services sector returned to growth in July, which firms attributed to stronger demand, creating more new orders and a faster rate of job creation, a business

August 05, 2024
Russian service sector activity returns to growth in July, PMI shows
News|Sports

After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay

Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River when the mixed relay event got underway after organizers said the bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels

August 05, 2024
After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay
Asia|Environment|News|World

Cambodia breaks ground on a China-funded canal and says it will be built 'no matter the cost'

Cambodia on Monday broke ground to build a controversial, China-funded canal to link the capital Phnom Penh to the sea despite environmental concerns and the risk of straining ties with neighboring Vietnam

August 05, 2024
Cambodia breaks ground on a China-funded canal and says it will be built 'no matter the cost'
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack early Monday on northern Israel that the Israeli military said wounded two Israeli troops

August 05, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel
Asia

Number of Chinese couples getting married falls to 12-year low, data shows

The number of Chinese couples who got married in the first half of this year fell to its lowest level since 2013, official data showed, as more young people deferred nuptials

August 05, 2024
Number of Chinese couples getting married falls to 12-year low, data shows
Election|Europe

Albania's governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minority

Preliminary results show Albania's governing Socialist Party candidate Vangjel Tavo has won the mayoral election in the southwestern town of Himara

August 05, 2024
Albania's governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minority
News|World

Turkey urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to security risks

Turkey urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country if they do not need to stay, due to the possibility that the security situation there will deteriorate rapidly, its

August 05, 2024
Turkey urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to security risks
US|World

Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain, high winds and flooding, contributing to at least five deaths as it turned menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard’s low-lying regions and threatened to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities

August 05, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Honor gets "unusually" strong state backing as it readies IPO

Chinese smartphone maker Honor is receiving an "unusually" high level of support from local government backers, as the former Huawei unit prepares an initial

August 05, 2024
China's Honor gets "unusually" strong state backing as it readies IPO
News

Debby, now a tropical storm, soaks northern Florida

Tropical Storm Debby drenched northern Florida on Monday and killed several people as the downgraded hurricane churned toward Georgia and

August 05, 2024
Debby, now a tropical storm, soaks northern Florida
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's services growth slows a touch but still solid, PMI shows

Activity in India's dominant services sector remained upbeat in July on robust demand, leading to strong job creation, despite elevated cost pressures

August 05, 2024
India's services growth slows a touch but still solid, PMI shows
Europe

Resurgent far-right conjures Austria-Hungary headache for EU on Ukraine

The far-right favourites to win Austria's next election have forged an alliance with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban that could deepen defiance of Brussels and

August 05, 2024
Resurgent far-right conjures Austria-Hungary headache for EU on Ukraine
Asia|News|World

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence

Bangladesh’s prime minister has resigned and fled the country, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule

August 05, 2024
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence
Election|News|US

Harris’ whirlwind running mate search enters final hours as she prepares to take new Democratic ticket on the road

Harris’ whirlwind running mate search enters final hours as she prepares to take new Democratic ticket on the road

August 05, 2024
Harris’ whirlwind running mate search enters final hours as she prepares to take new Democratic ticket on the road
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Gold's run to record high may crimp demand: Russell

Gold has been the standout commodity performer so far this year, gaining 18.5% and posting a record high.

August 05, 2024
Gold's run to record high may crimp demand: Russell
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunges 12.4% as investors dump a wide range of shares

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index has plunged more than 12% as investors worried that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than had been expected and dumped a wide range of shares

August 05, 2024
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index plunges 12.4% as investors dump a wide range of shares
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

August 05, 2024
North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
Economy|Europe

Bathed in a sea of red

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

August 05, 2024
Bathed in a sea of red
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock

A man charged with sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock in a Los Angeles restaurant has testified at his trial, angrily declaring he “had nothing to do with it.”

August 05, 2024
'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock
Business|Economy|Finance

Saudi non-oil activity growth eases in July, PMI shows

Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector eased in July from the previous month, with new orders increasing at the slowest pace in two and a half years, a survey showed on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Saudi non-oil activity growth eases in July, PMI shows
Education|News

This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?

In rural Alaska, the federally funded Head Start preschool program has helped parents earn college degrees

August 05, 2024
This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
Election|US

Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should do

Republican strategists who have run campaigns against Donald Trump say they recognize what the former president is doing against Vice President Kamala Harris

August 05, 2024
Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should do
Election|News

Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember

Facing the need to win Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris has sworn off any prior assertion that she opposed fracking

August 05, 2024
Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion

In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids

August 05, 2024
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

South Korean stocks slump most since late 2008 in tech rout

South Korea's stock market marked its worst session since the global financial crisis of 2008 on Monday, with trading curbs activated for the first time in four years,

August 05, 2024
South Korean stocks slump most since late 2008 in tech rout
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations

August 05, 2024
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed
Asia|Election

Thailand's progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful

The charismatic Thai politician who led his progressive party to a stunning general election victory a year ago is urging supporters not to lose hope — even if it is disbanded by a legal order

August 05, 2024
Thailand's progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Investors' comments on global stocks rout

Share markets around the world tumbled and bonds rallied on Monday as fears the United States could be heading for recession sent investors rushing from risk assets while wagering interest

August 05, 2024
Investors' comments on global stocks rout
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

North Korea has marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units as leader Kim Jong Un said his country should prepare for prolonged confrontation with the United States

August 05, 2024
North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
Australia|Business|Environment

No decision yet on Woodside's Browse gas project, Australian state regulator says

Western Australia's environment regulator said on Monday it expects to release its recommendations on Woodside Energy's Browse gas project in 2025, after a newspaper

August 05, 2024
No decision yet on Woodside's Browse gas project, Australian state regulator says
Business|Technology|Travel|US

CrowdStrike rejects Delta Air Lines claims over flight woes

CrowdStrike on Sunday rejected a claim by Delta Air Lines that it should be blamed for flight disruptions following a July 19 global outage sparked by a

August 05, 2024
CrowdStrike rejects Delta Air Lines claims over flight woes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Japanese stocks crash in biggest one-day drop since 1987 as global market rout intensifies

Japanese stocks crash in biggest one-day drop since 1987 as global market rout intensifies

August 05, 2024
Japanese stocks crash in biggest one-day drop since 1987 as global market rout intensifies
Asia|Crime|Environment|News|World

Bear kills man in Russia's Far East, RIA agency reports

A brown bear has mauled to death a 41-year-man as he walked through a forest in Russia's Far East, RIA state news agency reported on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Bear kills man in Russia's Far East, RIA agency reports
Asia|Environment|World

Record temperatures scorch eastern China, spiking power demand

Eastern China baked under unseasonably high temperatures, with the excessive heat expected to linger in mega coastal cities in the highly industrialised

August 05, 2024
Record temperatures scorch eastern China, spiking power demand
Business|US

Chevron removes non-essential personnel from Gulf of Mexico sites as Debby approaches

Chevron Corp said on Sunday that non-essential personnel from its Blind Faith and Petronius facilities in Gulf of Mexico have been removed as Tropical Storm Debby approaches.

August 05, 2024
Chevron removes non-essential personnel from Gulf of Mexico sites as Debby approaches
Asia|Australia|News|World

Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'

Australia on Monday raised its terror threat level to "probable" from "possible", citing an increase in extremist views in the country leading to a more than 50% chance of the

August 05, 2024
Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'
Election|News|US

RFK Jr says he dumped a dead bear in New York's Central Park a decade ago

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

August 05, 2024
RFK Jr says he dumped a dead bear in New York's Central Park a decade ago
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's services activity expands further, but external demand slows, Caixin PMI shows

Growth in China's services activity accelerated in July helped by new orders, although momentum in overseas demand eased to its slowest pace in 11 months, a private-sector survey

August 05, 2024
China's services activity expands further, but external demand slows, Caixin PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil falls as global equities selloff offsets rising Middle East tensions

Oil fell in volatile trade on Monday as a selloff continued on global stock markets, but the slide was limited by fears Iran's retaliation for the assassination of a

August 04, 2024
Oil falls as global equities selloff offsets rising Middle East tensions
Business|Economy|Finance

Dollar down as US rate cut bets rise, yen surges

A surge in the yen to a seven-month high led a broad dollar fall, as a slew of economic data last week raised the prospect of a U.S. economic

August 04, 2024
Dollar down as US rate cut bets rise, yen surges
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Bank of Japan made hawkish tilt, debated inflation risk in June, minutes show

At least two of the Bank of Japan's nine board members called for an early interest rate increase at a policy meeting in June, minutes showed on Monday, underlining

August 04, 2024
Bank of Japan made hawkish tilt, debated inflation risk in June, minutes show
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared nearly 11% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street

August 04, 2024
Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's July service activity rebounds after dip, PMI shows

Japan's service-sector activity returned to growth in July thanks to solid domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, but slow overseas orders and unabated cost pressures continue

August 04, 2024
Japan's July service activity rebounds after dip, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China Evergrande's EV arm units to enter bankruptcy proceedings, court rules

China Evergrande's electric vehicle group said on Monday a Chinese court had ruled that two of its subsidiaries should enter bankruptcy and be reorganised

August 04, 2024
China Evergrande's EV arm units to enter bankruptcy proceedings, court rules
News|Political|US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

August 04, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
Opinion|Sports

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif says the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.”

August 04, 2024
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks sink with dollar, Treasuries volatile on recession fears

Equities suffered heavy losses around the globe on Monday as Wall Street added to a rout that started in Japan, while the dollar tumbled

August 04, 2024
Stocks sink with dollar, Treasuries volatile on recession fears
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim oversees delivery of new tactical ballistic missile launchers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers to front-line troops, state media KCNA reported on Monday, which

August 04, 2024
North Korea's Kim oversees delivery of new tactical ballistic missile launchers
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Goodbye soft landing, hello emergency landing

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 04, 2024
Goodbye soft landing, hello emergency landing
Environment|News|US

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze

Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze, helped in part by cooler weather

August 04, 2024
Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze
Sports

White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 years

The woeful Chicago White Sox have lost their 20th consecutive game, the majors’ longest skid in 36 years and one short of the American League record, as Chris Flexen was chased early in a 13-7 defeat against the Minnesota Twins

August 04, 2024
White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 years
News|US

US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles

The U.S.

August 04, 2024
US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
Business|Technology|US

Musk-backed PAC under investigation for potential violations of Michigan laws

A political action committee backed by billionaire Elon Musk is under investigation in Michigan for possible violations of state laws, a spokesperson for the Michigan secretary of state's

August 04, 2024
Musk-backed PAC under investigation for potential violations of Michigan laws
Education|Environment|News|US

Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school

Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school

August 04, 2024
Colorado teacher displaced by Alexander Mountain Fire prepares for return to school
Crime|News|US

Rally to support family of Sonya Massey held in front of Chicago Police Headquarters

Rally to support family of Sonya Massey held in front of Chicago Police Headquarters

August 04, 2024
Rally to support family of Sonya Massey held in front of Chicago Police Headquarters
News|Sports

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins
Health|Sports

Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research

Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research

August 04, 2024
Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research
Economy|Environment|News|World

New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

New Zealand's green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to

August 04, 2024
New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy
Crime|News|US

Emergency demolition needed after building partially collapses in North Braddock

Emergency demolition needed after building partially collapses in North Braddock

August 04, 2024
Emergency demolition needed after building partially collapses in North Braddock
Crime|News|US

14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens

14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens

August 04, 2024
14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

LAPD releases photos of suspects involved in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

LAPD releases photos of suspects involved in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

August 04, 2024
LAPD releases photos of suspects involved in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
News|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final

Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final

August 04, 2024
Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final
Arts|Entertainment

Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival

A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England

August 04, 2024
Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Snickers maker Mars explores acquisition of Kellanova, sources say

Family-owned packaged food giant Mars, whose candy brands include M&M's and Snickers, is exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, maker of snacks such as Cheez-It and

August 04, 2024
Snickers maker Mars explores acquisition of Kellanova, sources say
Crime|News|US

Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history

Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history

August 04, 2024
Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history
News|Sports|World

Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team

Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team

August 04, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team
News|Opinion|Political|US

Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is out with a new book in which he says ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations

August 04, 2024
Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

August 04, 2024
‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners
News|Sports

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out

Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished

August 04, 2024
Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out
Europe|Health|News|Sports|World

Olympic triathlete team forced to swap lineup after gastrointestinal illness

Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.

August 04, 2024
Olympic triathlete team forced to swap lineup after gastrointestinal illness
Europe|News|Sports

Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

August 04, 2024
Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Opinion

What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America

What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America

August 04, 2024
What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America
Education|News|Sports

Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces allegations that he violated NCAA rules related to an investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing that hung over the program through its run to last season’s national title

August 04, 2024
Michigan's Moore faces allegations of NCAA violations in sign-stealing investigation, AP sources say
News|Sports

American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold

American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold

August 04, 2024
American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold
Election|News|US

Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America's deep divides

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris just held dueling rallies four days apart in the same Georgia location

August 04, 2024
Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America's deep divides
Americas|Election|News|World

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Voices across the globe are expressing concern over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend's disputed elections

August 04, 2024
Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Elon Musk says Fed foolish not to have cut interest rates

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates and that it was foolish for the U.S. central bank not to have done so already.

August 04, 2024
Elon Musk says Fed foolish not to have cut interest rates
News|World

At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense

At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense

August 04, 2024
At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
Sports

Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport

Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport

August 04, 2024
Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport
Americas|News|Sports|US

US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next

Jackie Young scored 19 points and the U.S. showed off its incredible depth, beating Germany 87-68 in the Americans’ final game of pool play

August 04, 2024
US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next
News|Sports|US|World

On a wild final night of swimming, U.S. sets two world records, edges Australia in gold-medal race

The United States closed out Olympic swimming with a wide range of emotions

August 04, 2024
On a wild final night of swimming, U.S. sets two world records, edges Australia in gold-medal race
News|Sports|US

Sunisa Lee couldn't get out of bed in December. Now she has three Olympic medals in Paris

American gymnastics star Sunisa Lee's Olympic medal count keeps rising

August 04, 2024
Sunisa Lee couldn't get out of bed in December. Now she has three Olympic medals in Paris
MidEast|News|Political|World

G7 foreign ministers urge efforts to avoid inflaming Middle East tensions

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies called on all parties involved in the current conflict in the Middle East to avoid actions that could lead to an

August 04, 2024
G7 foreign ministers urge efforts to avoid inflaming Middle East tensions
News|Science|Technology

Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover

Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover

August 04, 2024
Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Crypto sell-off deepens as weak economic data dampens risk-taking

U.S.-listed shares of crypto-linked companies slumped as bitcoin fell more than 15% on Monday, after weak economic data last week triggered fears of a recession and set off a frenzied

August 04, 2024
Crypto sell-off deepens as weak economic data dampens risk-taking
Business|Entertainment

With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films

After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation

August 04, 2024
With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films
Africa|News|World

Sudan's government denies famine exists in Darfur's Zamzam camp

Sudan on Sunday denied the existence of famine in North Darfur's Zamzam camp for internally displaced people, while an aid group said there was a risk of a severe shortage of special

August 04, 2024
Sudan's government denies famine exists in Darfur's Zamzam camp
Sports

Great Scottie! Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62

Scottie Scheffler is the best player in golf and has an Olympic gold medal to show for it

August 04, 2024
Great Scottie! Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend

Female athletes of color have historically faced disproportionate scrutiny and discrimination when it comes to sex testing and false accusations that they are male or transgender

August 04, 2024
For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend
Environment|News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida

Tropical Storm Debby has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida

August 04, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Asia|News|World

Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan says he would be 'foolish' not to have good army ties

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, who blames the military for his ouster and 12-month-old imprisonment on what he calls trumped-up charges, said

August 04, 2024
Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan says he would be 'foolish' not to have good army ties
News|Sports

Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut final

Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final

August 04, 2024
Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut final
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Opinion

Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?

Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?

August 04, 2024
Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?
Election|News|US

Harris interviews Walz, Kelly, Shapiro at her home for vice president pick

Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three top candidates - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S.

August 04, 2024
Harris interviews Walz, Kelly, Shapiro at her home for vice president pick
Africa|Crime|Health|News|World

Children at risk of dying in Sudan's famine-hit Darfur as medical supplies are blocked, group says

An international aid group says it was forced to ration malnutrition treatment for children in a famine-hit area in Sudan's Darfur region because of a blockade imposed by a notorious paramilitary group on the area

August 04, 2024
Children at risk of dying in Sudan's famine-hit Darfur as medical supplies are blocked, group says
News|Sports

Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

Boxer Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal

August 04, 2024
Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal
Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets have been put on display by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia

August 04, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Europe|News|World

Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia

Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia

August 04, 2024
Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
Europe|News|US

Retired colonel explains why F-16 jets could be a 'game changer'

The Biden administration has signaled to European allies that the US would allow them to export F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN. Retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton explains the significance of the jets.

August 04, 2024
Retired colonel explains why F-16 jets could be a 'game changer'
Africa|Asia|News|Sports|World

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria wins the gold in uneven bars and Suni Lee takes the bronze

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country’s first gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China

August 04, 2024
Kaylia Nemour of Algeria wins the gold in uneven bars and Suni Lee takes the bronze
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the

August 04, 2024
Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says
MidEast|News|US|World

US moves in Middle East are defensive, aimed at reducing tensions -White House

The United States is telling its citizens to leave Lebanon and is deploying more military might in the Middle East as preventative and defensive measures, Jonathan Finer, White

August 04, 2024
US moves in Middle East are defensive, aimed at reducing tensions -White House
Election|News|US

Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state

August 04, 2024
Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russians pay homage to Wagner fighters killed in Mali

In the shadow of the Kremlin, more than 70 Russians paid homage on Sunday to Wagner fighters killed in a major battle with Mali rebels and Islamist fighters, one of the mercenary

August 04, 2024
Russians pay homage to Wagner fighters killed in Mali
Americas|News|World

Canadian firefighter dies battling blaze in Alberta

A 24-year-old firefighter was killed by a falling tree while battling a forest blaze northeast of Jasper in the Western Canadian province of Alberta on Saturday, the police said in

August 04, 2024
Canadian firefighter dies battling blaze in Alberta
Arts|Europe|News|Opinion

Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes

The 2024 Paris Games got off to a rocky start with many religious groups around the world, including the Vatican over a tableau in the opening ceremony perceived by some as evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”

August 04, 2024
Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes
News|Science|Technology|US|World

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station

August 04, 2024
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
Election|News

Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters

Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters

August 04, 2024
Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters
Business|Economy|Health|US

Drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges

America’s drugstores are testing smaller locations and more ways to offer care as more store closings loom

August 04, 2024
Drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges
Europe|News|Sports

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns

At the Paris Olympics, whether the water quality in the Seine River is safe enough to host some swimming events has been a major question

August 04, 2024
More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here's the latest on water quality concerns
MidEast|News|World

Four years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike

The Beirut port blast anniversary this year coincides with soaring regional tensions

August 04, 2024
Four years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike
News|Sports

Julien Alfred cruises in 1st round of Olympic 200 morning after 100 win, McLaughlin-Levrone advances

Julien Alfred cruised in her opening-round heat of the 200 meters the morning after the sprinter from St. Lucia won the Olympic 100

August 04, 2024
Julien Alfred cruises in 1st round of Olympic 200 morning after 100 win, McLaughlin-Levrone advances
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary

Several Republicans who were involved in efforts to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan are running for office in the upcoming primary

August 04, 2024
Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary
Africa|News|World

Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit three African countries this week in an effort to drum up support for Kyiv's position in its war with Russia, his ministry said on

August 04, 2024
Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia
News|Sports

IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed

Olympics organizers have again slammed arbitrary testing imposed on boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Tin that led to a storm of vitriol misidentifying the women as transgender or men

August 04, 2024
IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday condemned what he described as "far-right thuggery" and said perpetrators would face the full force of the law after days of violent

August 04, 2024
Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris

Mourad Merzouki is bringing hip-hop dance to the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to the Olympic stage in the heart of Paris
Election|News|Political|US

VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is launching “Republicans for Harris” as she tries to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump’s candidacy

August 04, 2024
VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump
MidEast|News

Ret. US general predicts how Iran could escalate attacks against Israel

Retired US Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins CNN as the Middle East braces for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran.

August 04, 2024
Ret. US general predicts how Iran could escalate attacks against Israel
MidEast|News|World

Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike

Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike

August 04, 2024
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US|World

Global stock traders face dip-buying dilemma after crushing selloff

A selloff that rocked equity markets around the world is clouding the outlook for investors looking to buy stocks on the cheap, as worries over the U.S

August 04, 2024
Global stock traders face dip-buying dilemma after crushing selloff
Election|News|US

Trump attacked this GOP Governor. Why reporter calls it ‘unexpected’

Former President Donald Trump attacked Republican Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) on his Truth Social account and during his campaign rally in the swing state. Bloomberg News Politics reporter Stephanie Lai explains why it was "unexpected." 

August 04, 2024
Trump attacked this GOP Governor. Why reporter calls it ‘unexpected’
Election|News|US

How two topsy-turvy weeks upended Trump’s 2024 campaign

How two topsy-turvy weeks upended Trump’s 2024 campaign

August 04, 2024
How two topsy-turvy weeks upended Trump’s 2024 campaign
Business|Economy|Finance

Egypt's net foreign assets positive for second month in June

Egypt's net foreign assets (NFAs) stayed positive for a second straight month in June having been deeply negative for more than two years, central bank data showed.

August 04, 2024
Egypt's net foreign assets positive for second month in June
Europe|News

Two Russian ex-prisoners from East-West swap want to return home

Two of the Russian dissidents who were freed from prison and arrived in Germany as part of last week's major East-West prisoner swap say they are already thinking about

August 04, 2024
Two Russian ex-prisoners from East-West swap want to return home
News|World

Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield

Ukrainian military officials say they have sunk a Russian submarine and hit a Russian airfield in the past 24 hours

August 04, 2024
Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Fragile and complex, female friendships hinge on the three S’s, a new book says

Fragile and complex, female friendships hinge on the three S’s, a new book says

August 04, 2024
Fragile and complex, female friendships hinge on the three S’s, a new book says
News|World

Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail

An Israeli airstrike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said it struck a

August 04, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time

Two-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez's fresh approach to her new role as a TV analyst has made her a fan favorite

August 04, 2024
Fans of the Olympics find a new star. And Laurie Hernandez is not even competing this time
Sports

Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double

Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double

August 04, 2024
Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double
Asia|Crime|News|World

Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead, hundreds more injured in Bangladesh

Nearly 100 people have been killed and hundreds more injured as renewed anti-government protests sweep across Bangladesh

August 04, 2024
Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead, hundreds more injured in Bangladesh
Sports

World Cup champion Germany unbeaten and rolling into basketball quarterfinals at Paris Olympics

Unbeaten at last year’s World Cup on the way to the gold medal

August 04, 2024
World Cup champion Germany unbeaten and rolling into basketball quarterfinals at Paris Olympics
Crime|MidEast|News

2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon

2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon

August 04, 2024
2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon
Americas|News|Sports|World

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson a no-show at 200 meters and won't race for individual medal at Olympics

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson pulled out of the women’s 200 meters and will not race for an individual medal at the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson a no-show at 200 meters and won't race for individual medal at Olympics
Asia|Sports

Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has clinched her first Olympic medal in front of a crowd that chanted her name at the Paris Games

August 04, 2024
Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions
Sports

Everything is tougher on a bike in the Olympics: eating, drinking and, yes, bathroom breaks

Everything is a little more difficult in a bike race, particularly the Olympics, where the men's peloton tackled the longest course in its history on Saturday

August 04, 2024
Everything is tougher on a bike in the Olympics: eating, drinking and, yes, bathroom breaks
Europe|News

UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads

U_K_ Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in the north of England, describing it as “far-right thuggery.”

August 04, 2024
UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
Asia|News|World

At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of

August 04, 2024
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Economy|News|Political

Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence

Nigeria’s leader has called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them

August 04, 2024
Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence
Election|Europe|News

Seven EU countries call on Venezuela to publish electoral rolls quickly

Seven European Union countries, including Italy, France, Germany and Spain have jointly called on the Venezuelan authorities to promptly publish the electoral rolls to ensure full

August 04, 2024
Seven EU countries call on Venezuela to publish electoral rolls quickly
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete

These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete

August 04, 2024
These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
MidEast|News|Political|World

Jordan's Safadi urges de-escalation of regional tensions in rare Iran visit

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi concluded a rare visit to Iran on Sunday with a plea for an end to the escalation of violence and for the region to be able to live in "peace,

August 04, 2024
Jordan's Safadi urges de-escalation of regional tensions in rare Iran visit
Asia|News|World

Russia's Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damages from recent floods, in another sign of expanding relations between the two nations

August 04, 2024
Russia's Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage
Entertainment

104.7 mph: Angels' Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season

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August 04, 2024
104.7 mph: Angels' Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season
Africa|Economy|News

Nigeria's president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue,

August 04, 2024
Nigeria's president calls for end to protests against economic hardship
Crime|News|US

5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game

5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game

August 04, 2024
5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game
News|US|World

Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of Florida landfall as Southeast braces for potentially historic rain

Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of Florida landfall as Southeast braces for potentially historic rain

August 04, 2024
Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of Florida landfall as Southeast braces for potentially historic rain
News|World

Hear meteorologist’s recommendations as Tropical Storm Debby gains strength

Millions are under alerts as Tropical Storm Debby intensifies with potential to strengthen to a hurricane. CNN meteorologist Chad Myers reports.

August 04, 2024
Hear meteorologist’s recommendations as Tropical Storm Debby gains strength
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics
Election|US

Why this Democratic senator is distancing himself from Harris’ campaign

While visiting the key battleground state of Ohio, CNN's Manu Raju speaks to Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, whose seat is up for reelection, to hear his reaction to Kamala Harris' presidency bid and question why Brown is distancing himself from the Harris campaign.

August 04, 2024
Why this Democratic senator is distancing himself from Harris’ campaign
Election|News|US

How Sherrod Brown is navigating Harris’ candidacy in GOP-leaning Ohio with Senate control at stake

How Sherrod Brown is navigating Harris’ candidacy in GOP-leaning Ohio with Senate control at stake

August 04, 2024
How Sherrod Brown is navigating Harris’ candidacy in GOP-leaning Ohio with Senate control at stake
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel

A Palestinian attacker killed two people and wounded two others in a stabbing spree in central Israel on Sunday before being shot dead by police, Israeli authorities said.

August 04, 2024
Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel
News|World

US and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it's already in 'multi-front war' with Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, while the United States and allies prepare to defend Israel from an expected counterstrike and prevent an even more destructive regional conflict

August 04, 2024
US and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it's already in 'multi-front war' with Iran
Asia|News|World

Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year

The Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to uphold international rules-based order in the region

August 04, 2024
Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
News|World

Debby becomes a hurricane, takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast

Debby muscled up into a full-fledged hurricane late Sunday and took aim at making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida's Gulf Coast by midday on Monday, the U.S.

August 04, 2024
Debby becomes a hurricane, takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast
Europe|Travel

‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’

‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’

August 04, 2024
‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’
Environment|News|US|World

A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery

Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina

August 04, 2024
A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery
Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health

School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums

August 04, 2024
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health
News|US|World

'We're going to survive and it's going to come back': A year after Maui wildfire, survivors press on

Hawaii residents have faced a year of challenges since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, on Aug. 8, 2023

August 04, 2024
'We're going to survive and it's going to come back': A year after Maui wildfire, survivors press on
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life

Among the Russians freed in this week's historic exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West was a Russian-born freelance journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland since 2019

August 04, 2024
Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life
Europe|News|World

Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, Ukraine claims

Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, Ukraine claims

August 04, 2024
Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, Ukraine claims
Sports

White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win

The Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Kepler’s tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win

August 04, 2024
White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win
Entertainment|Lifestyle

After smooth campaign start, Kamala Harris faces a crucial week ahead

The crowds are psyched

August 04, 2024
After smooth campaign start, Kamala Harris faces a crucial week ahead
News|World

Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks

A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a container ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, the first assault by the group since Israeli airstrikes targeted them

August 04, 2024
Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks
Crime|Election|News|US

Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case

Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case

August 04, 2024
Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case
MidEast|News|US|World

US says military moves in Middle East aimed at de-escalating tensions

The U.S. is deploying additional military might in the Middle East as a defensive measure with a goal of de-escalating tensions in the region, a White House

August 03, 2024
US says military moves in Middle East aimed at de-escalating tensions
Election|News|US

Judge in Trump's federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution

The federal judge presiding over the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump has rejected a defense effort to dismiss the indictment on grounds that he was prosecuted for political purposes

August 03, 2024
Judge in Trump's federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution
Celebrity|News|US

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is acknowledging that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage

August 03, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
Environment|News|US|Videos

California wildfire now fourth-largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief

More than 6,000 firefighters in California's Central Valley continued to battle the largest blaze in the U.S. on Saturday, which burned its way into the history books as the

August 03, 2024
California wildfire now fourth-largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief
Technology

Delay to Nvidia's new AI chip could affect Microsoft, Google, Meta, the Information says

Design flaws could cause a delay of three months or more in the launch of chip giant Nvidia's upcoming artificial-intelligence chips, tech-focused publication the Information said on

August 03, 2024
Delay to Nvidia's new AI chip could affect Microsoft, Google, Meta, the Information says
Asia|News|World

North Korea says Russia's Putin offered humanitarian aid over flood damage

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian aid to North Korea, which has been hit by heavy rainfalls and floods, Pyongyang's state media KCNA said on

August 03, 2024
North Korea says Russia's Putin offered humanitarian aid over flood damage
Crime|News

She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence

She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence

August 03, 2024
She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence
Election|US

Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket

Prominent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket

August 03, 2024
Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
News|Sports

Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics

While some of the biggest names in American swimming have faltered at the Paris Olympics, Torri Huske has claimed a starring role

August 03, 2024
Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics
MidEast|News|World

Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies

Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies

August 03, 2024
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
MidEast|News

Israeli hostage relative on her ‘worst fear’ after assassination of Hamas political leader

CNN's Clarissa Ward speaks with Yifat Zailer, whose relatives have been held in Hamas captivity for approximately 300 days, about her thoughts following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

August 03, 2024
Israeli hostage relative on her ‘worst fear’ after assassination of Hamas political leader
Sports

Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history

Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history

August 03, 2024
Katie Ledecky just can’t stop making history
Asia|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house

Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house

August 03, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo gets his nation a historic gold – and himself a new house
News|Sports|World

US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold

Less than an hour after Alex Walsh was denied an Olympic bronze medal for a disqualification in her 200-meter individual medley, younger sister Gretchen helped set a 4x100 mixed medley relay world record with the Americans

August 03, 2024
US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold
MidEast|News|World

Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal

Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal

August 03, 2024
Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal
News|World

Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense

Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense

August 03, 2024
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
Crime|News|US

Kansas man sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue

The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas will spend about 15 years in prison, although most of that sentence is related to a burglary that happened a few days later

August 03, 2024
Kansas man sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue
Europe|News|World

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war

KYIV - Ukraine's human rights commissioner urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to investigate an image widely shared online on Saturday that he said likely

August 03, 2024
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report

Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report

August 03, 2024
Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report
Celebrity|News|US

CNN reporter obtains statement from Emhoff’s ex-wife in wake of affair revelation

Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff acknowledged in a statement to CNN that he had an affair during his first marriage after the alleged details of the relationship were published by a British tabloid. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports.

August 03, 2024
CNN reporter obtains statement from Emhoff’s ex-wife in wake of affair revelation
Environment|News|US

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms

August 03, 2024
Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
Asia|News|Sports

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

August 03, 2024
Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić
Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky confirms greatness with ninth gold medal

Already rated one of swimming's all-time greats coming into the Paris Olympics, Katie Ledecky made it official on Saturday by storming to victory in her signature

August 03, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky confirms greatness with ninth gold medal
News|US|World

Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions

The head of a group of family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks says she's hearing nearly unanimous praise of the U.S. defense secretary's nullification of plea deals for the accused mastermind and two others

August 03, 2024
Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions
Environment|Science

‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal

‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal

August 03, 2024
‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
Europe|News|US

France's Sejourne, U.S. Blinken discuss Middle East on phone

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne and U.S.

August 03, 2024
France's Sejourne, U.S. Blinken discuss Middle East on phone
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Deputy’s fatal shooting of Sonya Massey highlights risky practice of hiring America’s legion of ‘wandering officers’

Deputy’s fatal shooting of Sonya Massey highlights risky practice of hiring America’s legion of ‘wandering officers’

August 03, 2024
Deputy’s fatal shooting of Sonya Massey highlights risky practice of hiring America’s legion of ‘wandering officers’
News|Sports|World

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle

August 03, 2024
Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics
Environment|News

Park Fire grows to more than 400,000 acres, now 4th-largest in California history

Park Fire grows to more than 400,000 acres, now 4th-largest in California history

August 03, 2024
Park Fire grows to more than 400,000 acres, now 4th-largest in California history
News|Sports

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him

August 03, 2024
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home
Africa|News|Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal

August 03, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins quarterfinal bout and guarantees herself an Olympic medal
News|World

Smoke rises from gutted homes after Russia shelling kills one in Pokrovsk, Ukraine

Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two on Saturday in this strategic logistical hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region,

August 03, 2024
Smoke rises from gutted homes after Russia shelling kills one in Pokrovsk, Ukraine
News|World

Same storm, different names: How Invest 97L could graduate to Hurricane Debby

It’s an area of low atmospheric pressure, thunderstorms and wind sloshing out of the Caribbean Sea into the Gulf of Mexico

August 03, 2024
Same storm, different names: How Invest 97L could graduate to Hurricane Debby
Americas|News|Sports|World

Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback story hit a brick wall Saturday when Julien Alfred romped to the 100-meter title in 10.72 seconds to blow away the field and bring the first-ever Olympic medal to her island country of St. Lucia

August 03, 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
News|Opinion|Political|US

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

August 03, 2024
Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris
Americas|Election|News|World

Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned

Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital, waving the national flag and singing the national anthem in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide

August 03, 2024
Opposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
Crime|News|US

1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says

1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says

August 03, 2024
1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief

Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief

August 03, 2024
Dress Codes: How high is too high? The evolution of the women’s running brief
Election|News|US

Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News

Donald Trump says he's pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News

August 03, 2024
Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
News|Sports

DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan says star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for a knee injury suffered in training camp

August 03, 2024
DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says
Election|US

Harris campaign staffs up in battleground states, 'Sun Belt' in play

Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is staffing up in battleground states over the next two weeks including in the 'Sun Belt' that

August 03, 2024
Harris campaign staffs up in battleground states, 'Sun Belt' in play
Election|News|US

Reporter on what Harris is looking for in a vice president

NOTUS 2024 reporter Jasmine Wright discusses what presidential candidate Kamala Harris is likely looking for in vice president.

August 03, 2024
Reporter on what Harris is looking for in a vice president
Election|US

Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday

Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday

August 03, 2024
Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday
News|Sports|US

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

August 03, 2024
USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan
Europe|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Olympic fans cheer on Imane Khelif during win after she faced days of online abuse

A passionate crowd showered Algerian boxer Imane Khelif with cheers during her fight Saturday at the Paris Olympics following a cascade of backlash over false claims about her gender

August 03, 2024
Olympic fans cheer on Imane Khelif during win after she faced days of online abuse
News|Sports|US|World

US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale

Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics

August 03, 2024
US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale
Health|Sports

Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.

Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.

August 03, 2024
Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US

Trump says he’ll debate Harris on Fox News or not at all after weeks of back-and-forth over ABC News event

Trump says he’ll debate Harris on Fox News or not at all after weeks of back-and-forth over ABC News event

August 03, 2024
Trump says he’ll debate Harris on Fox News or not at all after weeks of back-and-forth over ABC News event
Election|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US|Videos

Democratic strategist has theory on why Trump wants to move debate to FOX

Republican strategist Alex Vogel and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona discuss their individual takes on Donald Trump bailing on the ABC debate with Kamala Harris and instead proposing a debate on Fox News. 

August 03, 2024
Democratic strategist has theory on why Trump wants to move debate to FOX
Arts|Food|Lifestyle

Tiramisù and the other classic Italian dishes you need to try

Tiramisù and the other classic Italian dishes you need to try

August 03, 2024
Tiramisù and the other classic Italian dishes you need to try
MidEast|News

Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb

Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb

August 03, 2024
Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb
MidEast|News|Videos|World

IDF says video shows strike that killed Hamas leader

The IDF now says they killed Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ military chief in Gaza, in a July airstrike. The IDF released video of the strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza. At least 90 Palestinians were reportedly killed in the strike that hit a displacement camp, CNN reported at the time.

August 03, 2024
IDF says video shows strike that killed Hamas leader
News|Sports

Schauffele and Rahm share lead in a star-heavy chase for Olympic gold in golf

Double major winner Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm share the 54-hole lead in Olympic men's golf, setting the stage for a big finish

August 03, 2024
Schauffele and Rahm share lead in a star-heavy chase for Olympic gold in golf
MidEast|News|World

Horror at deaths of 12 children unites Druze across borders. But Mideast's wars tear at their bonds

The strike a week ago in the Israeli-held Golan Heights that killed 12 Druze children unified Druze across the region in grief

August 03, 2024
Horror at deaths of 12 children unites Druze across borders. But Mideast's wars tear at their bonds
News|US

Judge sets Trump 2020 election subversion case pretrial meeting for Aug 16

U.S.

August 03, 2024
Judge sets Trump 2020 election subversion case pretrial meeting for Aug 16
Arts|Science|Technology|World

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

August 03, 2024
Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy
Election

Hearing on how to proceed with election interference case against Trump set for August 16

Hearing on how to proceed with election interference case against Trump set for August 16

August 03, 2024
Hearing on how to proceed with election interference case against Trump set for August 16
Americas|Election|News

Venezuelans march over contested election, number of detained rises

Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday over its contested election, as President Nicolas

August 03, 2024
Venezuelans march over contested election, number of detained rises
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|Science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

August 03, 2024
How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
News|Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles golden again after vault triumph at Paris Games

Simone Biles' appetite to collect gold medals showed no sign of waning as she soared above her rivals in the vault final on Saturday to scoop a third top prize at the

August 03, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles golden again after vault triumph at Paris Games
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Apple by nearly 50%

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Apple by nearly 50%

August 03, 2024
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Apple by nearly 50%
Africa|Crime|News

Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens

Nigeria's police on Saturday arrested dozens of protesters and fired teargas to disperse those trying to march to government offices in the

August 03, 2024
Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens
Business|Entertainment

In a tricky box office summer, how can indie cinemas survive?

In a tricky box office summer, how can indie cinemas survive?

August 03, 2024
In a tricky box office summer, how can indie cinemas survive?
Arts|Sports

Simone Biles doesn't rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning the gold in vault. 'Never say never'

Simone Biles is getting kind of old for this

August 03, 2024
Simone Biles doesn't rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning the gold in vault. 'Never say never'
News|Political|US

Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate

Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket

August 03, 2024
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings

Tropical Storm Debby is strengthening as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida

August 03, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings
Election|News|US

Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them

Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them

August 03, 2024
Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarter

Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove unsettling for the broader stock market because the investor is so revered and there had been little positive financial news lately

August 03, 2024
Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake in second quarter
Economy|Finance|News|US

Uncertainty among Americans grows continuously after weak jobs report

Americans' uncertainty around the economy continues to grow as the government’s latest jobs report fell short of expectations. Now, pressure is building on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in September. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

August 03, 2024
Uncertainty among Americans grows continuously after weak jobs report
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US

3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic

3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic

August 03, 2024
3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report — and 1 reason not to panic
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Abrdn finance chief Jason Windsor to replace Stephen Bird as CEO, Financial Times reports

Abrdn finance chief Jason Windsor is the front-runner to become the next chief executive of the British fund manager following the departure of Stephen Bird, the Financial Times reported on

August 03, 2024
Abrdn finance chief Jason Windsor to replace Stephen Bird as CEO, Financial Times reports
Opinion|Sports

The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports

The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports

August 03, 2024
The worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports
MidEast|News|Political

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh

August 03, 2024
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
Asia|News|Sports|World

Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match

Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match

August 03, 2024
Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
Health

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

Spend some time on TikTok and you'll see loads of people talking about digestive troubles like irritable bowel syndrome

August 03, 2024
IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know
Health

Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it's mostly a good thing

More people are talking about digestive problems online and experts say that's mostly a good thing

August 03, 2024
Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it's mostly a good thing
Asia|News|Political|World

Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government's resignation

Thousands of people have protested peacefully in Bangladesh’s capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month, but violence was reported at similar events elsewhere in the country

August 03, 2024
Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government's resignation
Africa|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions

Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria has clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics following days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports

August 03, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire halves Apple stake, boosts cash to $277 billion as it gets 'defensive’

Warren Buffett appears to have soured on stocks, letting cash at Berkshire Hathaway soar to nearly $277 billion and selling about half its stake in Apple, even as the

August 03, 2024
Berkshire halves Apple stake, boosts cash to $277 billion as it gets 'defensive’
Environment|News|Travel

These outdoor guides just lost their homes in a wildfire. They believe in their town’s rebirth

These outdoor guides just lost their homes in a wildfire. They believe in their town’s rebirth

August 03, 2024
These outdoor guides just lost their homes in a wildfire. They believe in their town’s rebirth
Arts|Lifestyle|Sports

What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered

The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules

August 03, 2024
What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered
Crime|News|World

Renewed rioting sweeps British cities in wake of child murders

Violent disorder swept across several British cities on Saturday, injuring police and damaging property in the most

August 03, 2024
Renewed rioting sweeps British cities in wake of child murders
News|Political|US|World

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers

August 03, 2024
As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
News|Sports

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

The allegations that Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an eligibility test for women's competition have been made by only the International Boxing Association

August 03, 2024
Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history
Election|News|Political|US

Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election

August 03, 2024
Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms

S&P Global cut Ukraine's credit rating to 'selective' default on Friday, after the war-torn country missed an international bond payment this week as it puts the

August 03, 2024
S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms
Europe|News|World

Jailed Belarus Nobel winner should have been freed in prisoner swap, say supporters

Supporters of jailed Belarusian Nobel Peace laureate Ales Bialiatski say the human rights activist should have been included in the biggest East-West prisoner swap

August 03, 2024
Jailed Belarus Nobel winner should have been freed in prisoner swap, say supporters
Europe|MidEast|News|Travel|World

Air France extends suspension of Paris-Beirut flights until Aug 6

Air France said on Saturday it and its affiliate Transavia were further extending their suspensions of flights between Paris and Beirut until at least Aug 6, amid rising regional

August 03, 2024
Air France extends suspension of Paris-Beirut flights until Aug 6
MidEast|News|World

Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Palestinian militant group Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh was slain in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about 7 kg,

August 03, 2024
Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision

Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision

August 03, 2024
Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision
Asia|Sports

China beats Puerto Rico in Olympic women's hoops, puts itself in contention to advance to quarters

Li Meng scored 18 points and China topped Puerto Rico 80-58 in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament to keep alive its chances of reaching the quarterfinals

August 03, 2024
China beats Puerto Rico in Olympic women's hoops, puts itself in contention to advance to quarters
News|Sports|World

Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting are women who have every right to compete at the Paris Olympics despite a gender dispute

August 03, 2024
Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says
News|Sports|World

Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double

Noah Lyles finished second in his opening heat of the 100 meters at the Olympics but still advanced and kept alive his hopes for the sprint double

August 03, 2024
Noah Lyles closes strong to advance in 1st round of the 100 in Paris as he pursues an Olympic double
Europe|News|Sports|World

Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats

Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats

August 03, 2024
Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
Crime|Europe|News|World

Police officers injured as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups across UK

A number of British police officers have been injured as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters following a stabbing rampage at a dance class earlier this week that left three girls dead and several wounded

August 03, 2024
Police officers injured as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups across UK
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world “The Pommel Horse Guy,” a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on on reality show “Love Island” and “The Real John Wick” in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter

August 03, 2024
Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
News|Sports|US

Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming

In another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel has been eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle

August 03, 2024
Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Music labels' AI lawsuits create new copyright puzzle for US courts

Country musician Tift Merritt's most popular song on Spotify, "Traveling Alone," is a ballad with lyrics evoking solitude and the open road.

August 03, 2024
Music labels' AI lawsuits create new copyright puzzle for US courts
Africa|Crime|News|World

At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

August 03, 2024
At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
News|World

Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks

Israel's army says two airstrikes in the West Bank have killed nine Palestinian militants as violence flares again in the Israeli-occupied territory

August 03, 2024
Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks
Crime|News|US

Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies

Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies after all responded to a disturbance call

August 03, 2024
Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Africa|Crime|News

Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.

Police in Somalia say 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu

August 03, 2024
Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.
News|Opinion|Sports

IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable

IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally unacceptable.”

August 03, 2024
IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Father of Algerian boxer Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter

The father of Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the centre of an Olympic row over whether athletes with Differences of Sexual

August 03, 2024
Olympics-Father of Algerian boxer Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter
Africa|Health|Opinion|World

Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament

Gambia has been rocked in recent months by a heated debate on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice rooted in concepts about sexual purity and control of women

August 03, 2024
Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament
Americas|Environment|News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to reach hurricane strength before landfall in Florida

Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to reach hurricane strength before landfall in Florida

August 03, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to reach hurricane strength before landfall in Florida
News|World

See expected tropical storm's path

Tropical Storm Debby formed off the coast of Cuba according to the National Hurricane Center. As Debby continues to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico, incredibly warm ocean temperatures are expected to fuel intensification to a Category 1 hurricane just before landfall. CNN's Elisa Raffa reports.

August 03, 2024
See expected tropical storm's path
Environment

Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected

The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September

August 03, 2024
Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza school, nine West Bank militants

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons in Gaza City killed at least 15 Palestinians on Saturday, hours after two

August 03, 2024
Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza school, nine West Bank militants
Environment|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby forms, expected to be a hurricane by Monday and hit Florida's Gulf Coast

Tropical storm Debby formed late Saturday and was expected to surge up into a hurricane before it slams into Florida's northern Gulf Coast shoreline on Monday, the National

August 03, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby forms, expected to be a hurricane by Monday and hit Florida's Gulf Coast
News|US|World

See the moment freed Americans reunite with loved ones

Freed Americans, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan, return to the US as part of the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War.

August 03, 2024
See the moment freed Americans reunite with loved ones
News|US|World

After emotional family reunions, the 3 Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap face a challenging road ahead

After emotional family reunions, the 3 Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap face a challenging road ahead

August 03, 2024
After emotional family reunions, the 3 Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap face a challenging road ahead
News|Sports

Gleyber Torres pulled by Aaron Boone for lack of hustle in Yankees' 8-5 loss to Blue Jays

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was removed from an 8-5 loss to Toronto by manager Aaron Boone for not hustling, sending a message to the clubhouse of a team that has struggled since mid-June

August 03, 2024
Gleyber Torres pulled by Aaron Boone for lack of hustle in Yankees' 8-5 loss to Blue Jays
Election|News|US

Trump proposes alternative election debate, Harris says no

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump proposed to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4,

August 03, 2024
Trump proposes alternative election debate, Harris says no
Asia|News

Vietnam's president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country's most powerful role

Vietnamese President To Lam has been confirmed as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July 19

August 03, 2024
Vietnam's president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country's most powerful role
Election|US

Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state

Former President Donald Trump picked a new fight with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state where he’s looking to reverse his narrow 2020 loss to Joe Biden

August 03, 2024
Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state
Europe|News|World

US and Russia tout prisoner swap as a victory. But perceptions of the deal show stark differences

In the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear, morale-boosting message to his security services: If you get caught, Russia will bring you home

August 03, 2024
US and Russia tout prisoner swap as a victory. But perceptions of the deal show stark differences
Crime|News

Dozens arrested in violent UK protests over Southport stabbings

Dozens arrested in violent UK protests over Southport stabbings

August 03, 2024
Dozens arrested in violent UK protests over Southport stabbings
Business|Europe|News|Travel|World

About half of US state AGs went on France trip sponsored by group with lobbyist and corporate funds

About half the U.S. state attorneys general have traveled to France for an event cosponsored by a group largely funded by companies

August 03, 2024
About half of US state AGs went on France trip sponsored by group with lobbyist and corporate funds
Asia|News

Vietnam's president takes top job as Communist Party chief

Vietnamese President To Lam was named on Saturday to the nation's top position, general secretary of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam,

August 03, 2024
Vietnam's president takes top job as Communist Party chief
Environment|News|US

Plaintiffs in Maui wildfire case reach $4 billion settlement against Hawaiian Electric and others

Plaintiffs in Maui wildfire case reach $4 billion settlement against Hawaiian Electric and others

August 03, 2024
Plaintiffs in Maui wildfire case reach $4 billion settlement against Hawaiian Electric and others
Asia|News|World

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korean media of tarnishing the North’s image

August 03, 2024
North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid
Sports

Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the Reds

Blake Snell pitched his first career no-hitter on Friday night, striking out 10 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0

August 03, 2024
Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the Reds
Business|Finance|News|US

Hawaiian Electric agrees to pay about half of $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement

Hawaiian's largest utility said on Friday it had agreed to pay roughly half of a more than $4 billion legal settlement that will compensate victims of last

August 03, 2024
Hawaiian Electric agrees to pay about half of $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement
Economy|News|Political|US

Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns

Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns

August 03, 2024
Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns
Sports

Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8

Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead

August 03, 2024
Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8
Sports

Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds

San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has not allowed a hit through eight innings Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds

August 03, 2024
Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds
News|US

Reporter explains why move to revoke plea deal for 9/11 plotters was a surprise

In a suprise memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin abruptly revoked a plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and his co-conspirators. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

August 03, 2024
Reporter explains why move to revoke plea deal for 9/11 plotters was a surprise
News

Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators

Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators

August 03, 2024
Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|News

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say

A court filing says the parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement

August 03, 2024
Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say
News|Sports|US

Some Yankee Stadium bleachers fans chant `U-S-A!' during `O Canada' before game against Blue Jays

A segment of fans in Yankee Stadium’s right field bleachers chanted “U-S-A

August 03, 2024
Some Yankee Stadium bleachers fans chant `U-S-A!' during `O Canada' before game against Blue Jays
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last year

Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour

August 03, 2024
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last year
Celebrity|Entertainment

MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants

YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize

August 02, 2024
MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants
Crime|News|US

Defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases

August 02, 2024
Defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants
Election|News|Political|US

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

August 02, 2024
How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Silicon Valley Bank's former owner gains approval to end bankruptcy

SVB Financial Group, the former owner of failed Silicon Valley Bank, received a U.S. judge's permission on Friday to turn over its assets to creditors and end

August 02, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank's former owner gains approval to end bankruptcy
Business|Environment|News|US

Arizona governor negotiates pause in hauling of uranium ore across Navajo Nation

Arizona's governor says a uranium producer has agreed to temporarily pause transport of the mineral through the Navajo Nation after the tribe raised concerns related to a safety plan

August 02, 2024
Arizona governor negotiates pause in hauling of uranium ore across Navajo Nation
Uncategorized

Fed's Barkin tells PBS program he won't prejudge what to do at next meeting

By Michael S.

August 02, 2024
Fed's Barkin tells PBS program he won't prejudge what to do at next meeting
News|US

Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in IRS back taxes case while appealing judge's decision

Coca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years

August 02, 2024
Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in IRS back taxes case while appealing judge's decision
Crime|News|US

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

August 02, 2024
California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Hedge funds grow bearish amid economic slowdown jitters, Goldman says

Global hedge funds continued to add bearish equity bets to portfolios in the week to Aug. 1 when fresh data sparked fears the U.S. economy is slowing faster than

August 02, 2024
Hedge funds grow bearish amid economic slowdown jitters, Goldman says
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri

A transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation

August 02, 2024
Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri
News|US

Longtime Biden aide Mike Donilon returning to White House

Mike Donilon, a longtime adviser to U.S.

August 02, 2024
Longtime Biden aide Mike Donilon returning to White House
Celebrity|Entertainment

Freed American’s family to miss Taylor Swift concert for the very best reason

Freed American’s family to miss Taylor Swift concert for the very best reason

August 02, 2024
Freed American’s family to miss Taylor Swift concert for the very best reason
News|Sports|US

Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh

Ketel Marte, Joc Pederson and newcomer Josh Bell hit consecutive first-inning home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night

August 02, 2024
Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
News|Sports

Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue

Three-time Cy Young Award winner and baseball’s career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue

August 02, 2024
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
MidEast|News|US|World

US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation

US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation

August 02, 2024
US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation
Crime|Political|US

Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing

Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain

August 02, 2024
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Business|News|Technology|US

More than 50 US lawmakers, 21 states back DOJ in TikTok lawsuit

A group of 21 states and more than 50 U.S. lawmakers on Friday backed the Justice Department in its defense of a law that requires China-based ByteDance to

August 02, 2024
More than 50 US lawmakers, 21 states back DOJ in TikTok lawsuit
Entertainment|News|Sports

Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher's message to young girls

Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher speaks with CNN's Coy Wire from Paris, sharing an inspiring message for young girls.

August 02, 2024
Women's Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher's message to young girls
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning

Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning

August 02, 2024
Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning
Crime|News

Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"

Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"

August 02, 2024
Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Aerosmith is retiring from touring as a ‘full recovery’ of Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury is ‘not possible’

Aerosmith is retiring from touring as a ‘full recovery’ of Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury is ‘not possible’

August 02, 2024
Aerosmith is retiring from touring as a ‘full recovery’ of Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury is ‘not possible’
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

Trump's ex-lawyer Giuliani booted from bankruptcy after fee dispute resolved

A U.S. judge formally ended Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy on Friday - a move that lets sexual harassment, defamation and other lawsuits proceed against him

August 02, 2024
Trump's ex-lawyer Giuliani booted from bankruptcy after fee dispute resolved
Americas|Economy|Finance

Colombia central bank raises 2024 inflation outlook to 5.7%

Colombia's central bank technical team revised its inflation outlook for the year to 5.7%, from a previous 5.5%, it said in a quarterly report published on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Colombia central bank raises 2024 inflation outlook to 5.7%
News|Sports

Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals

At just 17 years old, Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh is leaving Paris with an impressive haul of Olympic medals

August 02, 2024
Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals
Lifestyle|News

NC: REC MARIJUANA LEGAL FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS

Community reacts after recreational marijuana legalized for tribal members in Cherokee

August 02, 2024
NC: REC MARIJUANA LEGAL FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS
Business|Economy|News|US

Adult-use marijuana sales for all set to begin in Cherokee

Adult-use marijuana sales for all set to begin in Cherokee

August 02, 2024
Adult-use marijuana sales for all set to begin in Cherokee
Crime|News|Sports|US

Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says a Mississippi judge improperly blocked his lead attorney from representing him in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover misspent welfare money

August 02, 2024
Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark

Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark

August 02, 2024
Sacramento River Cats embrace viral "brat" summer social media trend at ballpark
MidEast|News|US|World

US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region

August 02, 2024
US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region
Asia|News|World

Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?

Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?

August 02, 2024
Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?
Crime|News|US

14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase

14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase

August 02, 2024
14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week

August 02, 2024
Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

August 02, 2024
High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career
Election|News|US

UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again

The head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November

August 02, 2024
UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again
News|Sports

CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys remain in contact amid holdout, Jerry Jones says

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team remains in contact with receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out while seeking a new contract

August 02, 2024
CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys remain in contact amid holdout, Jerry Jones says
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

August 02, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing
Crime|Education|News|US

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say

August 02, 2024
Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say
News|US|World

From Vietnam to Manitowoc; a soldier's helmet is brought home

From Vietnam to Manitowoc; a soldier's helmet is brought home

August 02, 2024
From Vietnam to Manitowoc; a soldier's helmet is brought home
Crime|News

Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire

Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire

August 02, 2024
Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire
Africa|Crime|Health

Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says

At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an attack the

August 02, 2024
Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says
Entertainment

‘SNL’ star Molly Kearney is also leaving the show ahead of Season 50

‘SNL’ star Molly Kearney is also leaving the show ahead of Season 50

August 02, 2024
‘SNL’ star Molly Kearney is also leaving the show ahead of Season 50
News

Community rallies behind firefighters, victims in Stone Canyon Fire

Community rallies behind firefighters, victims in Stone Canyon Fire

August 02, 2024
Community rallies behind firefighters, victims in Stone Canyon Fire
Environment|News|Science

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

August 02, 2024
A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
Environment|News

Nearly 600 animals relocated by Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as Stone Canyon Fire neared facility

Nearly 600 animals relocated by Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as Stone Canyon Fire neared facility

August 02, 2024
Nearly 600 animals relocated by Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as Stone Canyon Fire neared facility
Business|Finance|Technology|US

JPMorgan considers suing consumer watchdog over Zelle

JPMorgan Chase said on Friday it is considering whether to sue a U.S. consumer watchdog over the agency's inquiries into the Zelle payment app.

August 02, 2024
JPMorgan considers suing consumer watchdog over Zelle
Business|Entertainment|Finance

AMC Entertainment swings to loss in the second-quarter hurt by weak movie lineup

AMC Entertainment Holdings posted a loss for the second quarter compared to a profit in the same period last year hurt by the lingering impact of last year's dual Hollywood strikes, which

August 02, 2024
AMC Entertainment swings to loss in the second-quarter hurt by weak movie lineup
Sports

Moses returns and the Jets have their starting 5 offensive linemen together for the 1st time in camp

Morgan Moses was back and he couldn’t help but dance a little to celebrate

August 02, 2024
Moses returns and the Jets have their starting 5 offensive linemen together for the 1st time in camp
Crime|Election|News|US

Hunter Biden won’t be sentenced on gun charges until after presidential election

Hunter Biden won’t be sentenced on gun charges until after presidential election

August 02, 2024
Hunter Biden won’t be sentenced on gun charges until after presidential election
MidEast|News|World

Russia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure

Russia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure

August 02, 2024
Russia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure
Crime|Environment|News|US

Park Fire destroys couple's home 6 years after Camp Fire did the same

Park Fire destroys couple's home 6 years after Camp Fire did the same

August 02, 2024
Park Fire destroys couple's home 6 years after Camp Fire did the same
Sports

Chase Budinger was a pro basketball player and NBA journeyman. Now he’s at the Olympics playing a different sport entirely

Chase Budinger was a pro basketball player and NBA journeyman. Now he’s at the Olympics playing a different sport entirely

August 02, 2024
Chase Budinger was a pro basketball player and NBA journeyman. Now he’s at the Olympics playing a different sport entirely
Business|Economy|News|US

US court upholds rule granting work permits to visa holders' spouses

A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a challenge to a federal rule implemented under former President Barack Obama that lets spouses of people with H-1B visas, which

August 02, 2024
US court upholds rule granting work permits to visa holders' spouses
Business|News|Sports|US

What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict

The National Football League scored a huge reprieve on Thursday when a U.S. judge threw out a $4.7 billion jury verdict won by subscribers to the league's "Sunday Ticket"

August 02, 2024
What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict
News|Sports|World

Olympic cheers fill the air as fans return for a 10,000-meter masterpiece and more at the track

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda took the lead with a little more than a lap left in a masterpiece of a 10,000-meter race to finish in an Olympic-record 26 minutes, 43.14 seconds in front of a roaring crowd on an electric opening night at the track

August 02, 2024
Olympic cheers fill the air as fans return for a 10,000-meter masterpiece and more at the track
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|News

Landlord pleads guilty to racially harassing, evicting tenants

Landlord pleads guilty to racially harassing, evicting tenants

August 02, 2024
Landlord pleads guilty to racially harassing, evicting tenants
Election|Technology

Justice Dept. says it's committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies

The Justice Department is committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year’s elections

August 02, 2024
Justice Dept. says it's committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street sees bigger 2024 Fed easing after soft jobs report

A surprisingly weak U.S. employment report for June has turned Wall Street confidence on a soft landing into near panic that a recession is looming, prompting major firms to change

August 02, 2024
Wall Street sees bigger 2024 Fed easing after soft jobs report
Health|Sports

'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury

'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury

August 02, 2024
'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury
Crime|News|US

Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide

The death of a Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide

August 02, 2024
Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide
Crime|News

Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree

Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree

August 02, 2024
Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US recession scare fuels searing rally in bonds, yield curve flip in view

A sharp repricing in U.S. interest rate cut expectations could give more fuel to a searing bond rally triggered by weakening economic data, as investors

August 02, 2024
US recession scare fuels searing rally in bonds, yield curve flip in view
News|US

US pauses humanitarian entry program for citizens of four countries

The Biden administration said on Friday it had temporarily put on hold a program that allows citizens of four countries to enter the U.S. on humanitarian

August 02, 2024
US pauses humanitarian entry program for citizens of four countries
Crime|Entertainment|News

'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

August 02, 2024
'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour
Election|News

Venezuela's opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here's how they did it.

Twenty-four hours after polls closed in Venezuela's presidential election, the leader of the opposition announced that her coalition had gathered more than two-thirds of vote tally sheets from polling centers nationwide

August 02, 2024
Venezuela's opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here's how they did it.
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November

Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November

August 02, 2024
Hunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Happy & brave.' This pageant group is focusing on inclusivity

'Happy & brave.' This pageant group is focusing on inclusivity

August 02, 2024
'Happy & brave.' This pageant group is focusing on inclusivity
Business|Economy|Technology

Nvidia is facing an antitrust probe from US regulators amid competitor complaints, report says

Antitrust tensions are heating up in the chipmaking industry

August 02, 2024
Nvidia is facing an antitrust probe from US regulators amid competitor complaints, report says
MidEast|News|World

Israel to send delegation to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks; Hamas calls it 'empty statements'

An Israeli delegation will travel to Cairo in the coming days for negotiations to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said

August 02, 2024
Israel to send delegation to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks; Hamas calls it 'empty statements'
News|World

Hero teenager and sergeant reunite with man they helped save

Hero teenager and sergeant reunite with man they helped save

August 02, 2024
Hero teenager and sergeant reunite with man they helped save
Crime|News|US

Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death

Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death

August 02, 2024
Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death
Arts|Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Macron praises audacity of opening ceremony, defends artistic freedom

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday offered his support to the artists behind the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony who had received death threats and praised their

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Macron praises audacity of opening ceremony, defends artistic freedom
Crime|News|US

Secret Service should have watched roof used by Trump rally shooter, acting director says

Secret Service should have watched roof used by Trump rally shooter, acting director says

August 02, 2024
Secret Service should have watched roof used by Trump rally shooter, acting director says
News|Sports|World

At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes

A gold medal was finally won at the Paris Olympics by one of the neutral collective of athletes

August 02, 2024
At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics

Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics

August 02, 2024
Simone Biles. Katie Ledecky. LeBron James. What to watch this weekend in the Olympics
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Justin Timberlake's license suspended at DWI hearing, pleads not guilty

Pop star Justin Timberlake pleaded not guilty on Friday to a charge of driving while intoxicated after being arrested in June in Sag Harbor, New York, where police

August 02, 2024
Justin Timberlake's license suspended at DWI hearing, pleads not guilty
Election|News|Opinion

A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife's own story

A new commercial by Mark Robinson, North Carolina Republican's nominee for governor, is seeking to counter ads by Democratic rival Josh Stein criticizing his abortion views

August 02, 2024
A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife's own story
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Four reasons to take a breath after the U.S. jobs report

The disappointing U.S. employment report for July unleashed a "Freakout Friday" moment in financial markets and triggered a wholesale resetting of expectations for how much

August 02, 2024
Four reasons to take a breath after the U.S. jobs report
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

The Fed's high rates spur fear of slowdown, yet recession signals have so far proved wrong

The turmoil shaking global financial markets reflects a sudden fear that the Federal Reserve may have held its key interest rate too high for too long, heightening the risk of a U.S. recession

August 02, 2024
The Fed's high rates spur fear of slowdown, yet recession signals have so far proved wrong
Crime|Environment|News|US

Video shows fast-spreading California wildfire

CNN's Camila Bernal reports on a rapidly spreading fire in Chico, California, consuming about 160,000 acres with only 3% containment. A 42-year-old man has been arrested for starting the fire, with witnesses alleging they saw him pushing a burning car.

August 02, 2024
Video shows fast-spreading California wildfire
Environment|News

Repeated wildfires put pressure on residents, making it difficult to recover peace of mind

Repeated wildfires put pressure on residents, making it difficult to recover peace of mind

August 02, 2024
Repeated wildfires put pressure on residents, making it difficult to recover peace of mind
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Cardi B asks court to award her primary custody of her children with Offset, divorce records show

Cardi B is seeking primary custody of her children with rapper Offset, including a baby on the way, court records in the couple’s divorce show

August 02, 2024
Cardi B asks court to award her primary custody of her children with Offset, divorce records show
Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Tulsa commission will study reparations for 1921 race massacre victims and descendants

The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is creating a new commission to recommend how various reparations can be made for a 1921 massacre that destroyed a thriving Black community in the city

August 02, 2024
Tulsa commission will study reparations for 1921 race massacre victims and descendants
Americas|News|World

Earthquake alarm goes off by accident in Mexico City

An earthquake alarm that went off on Friday in Mexico's capital was produced by an error, the country's Seismic Instrumentation and Recording Center said in a statement.

August 02, 2024
Earthquake alarm goes off by accident in Mexico City
Crime|News|US

Florida attorney pleads guilty to trying to detonate explosives near Chinese embassy in Washington

A Florida attorney has pleaded guilty to using a rifle to try to detonate explosives outside the Chinese embassy last year in Washington, D

August 02, 2024
Florida attorney pleads guilty to trying to detonate explosives near Chinese embassy in Washington
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris

Léon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night

August 02, 2024
Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US FDA says all doses of Lilly's weight-loss and diabetes drug are now available

All doses of Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now available, the U.S.

August 02, 2024
US FDA says all doses of Lilly's weight-loss and diabetes drug are now available
News|Technology|US|World

US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law

US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law

August 02, 2024
US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law
Europe

Russian spies lived a quiet life in Slovenia until they were detained

Maria Rosa Mayer Munos and her husband Ludwig Gisch were an Argentine couple who had lived in the Slovenian capital since 2017, each running a company and

August 02, 2024
Russian spies lived a quiet life in Slovenia until they were detained
Crime|News|US

Jury reaches split verdict in baby abandonment case involving Dennis Eckersley's daughter

A jury has reached a split verdict in the case of a mother charged with abandoning her newborn in subfreezing temperatures after giving birth in New Hampshire woods

August 02, 2024
Jury reaches split verdict in baby abandonment case involving Dennis Eckersley's daughter
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden to be sentenced on Nov. 13 after conviction on gun charges

Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, will be sentenced on Nov. 13 after a jury found him guilty of federal gun charges, according to a court filing on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Hunter Biden to be sentenced on Nov. 13 after conviction on gun charges
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Trump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion

The criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election has been returned to the trial in Washington after a Supreme Court opinion last month that narrowed the scope of the prosecution

August 02, 2024
Trump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion
Europe|News|World

Released prisoner accuses Russia of psychological torture

Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza who was released from jail on Thursday in a major prisoner swap said he and others were subject to illegal psychological torture during their

August 02, 2024
Released prisoner accuses Russia of psychological torture
Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Man spends free time cleaning parks, becomes beloved local celebrity

Man spends free time cleaning parks, becomes beloved local celebrity

August 02, 2024
Man spends free time cleaning parks, becomes beloved local celebrity
Election|News|US

Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling

The U.S. criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed after a nearly eight-month pause on Friday, with the judge left to

August 02, 2024
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
Arts

Meet the artist whose job is to paint beach volleyball at the 2024 Olympics

He calls himself a “troglodyte” with his brushes, oil paints, and large canvas among photographers with expensive cameras and long lenses

August 02, 2024
Meet the artist whose job is to paint beach volleyball at the 2024 Olympics
Europe|News|World

Released Russian prisoners vow to continue political activity abroad

The Russian opposition activists released from jail in Russia and deported to Germany in a major prisoner swap on Thursday said they would continue their political activity from

August 02, 2024
Released Russian prisoners vow to continue political activity abroad
Business|Finance|Technology

Google hires top talent from startup Character.AI, signs licensing deal

Startup Character.AI said on Friday it has signed an agreement with Alphabet's Google that grants the search engine giant a non-exclusive license to the chatbot maker's large

August 02, 2024
Google hires top talent from startup Character.AI, signs licensing deal
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces

Kamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces

August 02, 2024
Kamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces
Election|News

Hear call with Kamala Harris after getting enough votes to secure nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party's nomination for president, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced.

August 02, 2024
Hear call with Kamala Harris after getting enough votes to secure nomination
Health|Science

Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant

Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant

August 02, 2024
Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant
News|US

US Secret Service chief says local police warned of gunman at Trump shooting

The U.S.

August 02, 2024
US Secret Service chief says local police warned of gunman at Trump shooting
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

August 02, 2024
Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean
Election|News|US

How Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign built the base driving his VP buzz

How Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign built the base driving his VP buzz

August 02, 2024
How Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign built the base driving his VP buzz
Environment|News

Several cities are handing out sandbags to residents ahead of wet weekend

Several cities are handing out sandbags to residents ahead of wet weekend

August 02, 2024
Several cities are handing out sandbags to residents ahead of wet weekend
Asia|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Athletics-Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Kimia Yousofi finished last in her 100 metres preliminary heat on Friday but sent a message just by stepping on to the track, advocating for women in Afghanistan after

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

August 02, 2024
An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
Education|News|US

Harvard to keep Alan Garber as president through spring 2027

Harvard University on Friday said its interim president, Alan Garber, will remain as president of the school through the spring of 2027.

August 02, 2024
Harvard to keep Alan Garber as president through spring 2027
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla attorneys ask judge to vacate decision invalidating massive pay package for Elon Musk

Attorneys for Elon Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors are asking a Delaware judge to vacate her ruling requiring the company to rescind a massive pay package for Musk

August 02, 2024
Tesla attorneys ask judge to vacate decision invalidating massive pay package for Elon Musk
Crime|News

D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says

D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says

August 02, 2024
D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says
Europe|News|World

Released prisoner Yashin: told would end like Navalny if returned

Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, released from a Russian jail in a major prisoner swap on Thursday, said he wanted to return to Russia but it was made clear to him there

August 02, 2024
Released prisoner Yashin: told would end like Navalny if returned
Americas|News|World

Venezuelans call for release of relatives arrested in election protests

Relatives of people arrested during protests in Venezuela over the country's contested presidential election are calling for their release outside police

August 02, 2024
Venezuelans call for release of relatives arrested in election protests
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris secures delegate votes needed to become Democratic nominee

Kamala Harris on Friday secured the delegate votes needed to clinch the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination and become the first woman of

August 02, 2024
Kamala Harris secures delegate votes needed to become Democratic nominee
Crime|News|Sports|US

Baseball team's charter bus catches fire in Iowa; no one is hurt

A bus that was transporting a professional baseball team from Iowa to a game in Illinois caught fire

August 02, 2024
Baseball team's charter bus catches fire in Iowa; no one is hurt
Business|Technology|US|Videos

Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency

August 02, 2024
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
MidEast|News|US

U.S. to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East to bolster defenses

The U.S. military will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday, as Washington seeks to

August 02, 2024
U.S. to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East to bolster defenses
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes

August 02, 2024
Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes
News|Sports|US|Videos|World

Olympics-Athletics-US set world record in 4x400m mixed relay

The United States broke their own world record in the 4x400 mixed relay in the opening heats at the Paris Olympics on Friday, crossing the line in three minutes 7.41

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-US set world record in 4x400m mixed relay
Africa|Americas|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Petrobras' bid for Galp's Namibia prospect to include at least one partner, sources say

Brazil's Petrobras will include at least one partner in its bid for a 40% stake in Galp Energia's Mopane oil prospect in Namibia, two sources with

August 02, 2024
Petrobras' bid for Galp's Namibia prospect to include at least one partner, sources say
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Hijab compromise fails to quell France's discrimination debate

Days before the Paris Olympics began, French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla was stuck in a row with her government over the right to wear a hijab at the opening ceremony.

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Hijab compromise fails to quell France's discrimination debate
Europe|News|World

Exchanged prisoner Yashin condemns his 'illegal expulsion' from Russia

Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist freed from jail in Thursday's prisoner swap, pledged to carry on his political

August 02, 2024
Exchanged prisoner Yashin condemns his 'illegal expulsion' from Russia
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports

Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market more wholesome than cutthroat has sprung up at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

August 02, 2024
Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length
Science|Technology

AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations

Brains encode language by matching words to patterns of activity. Large language models can do the same thing.

August 02, 2024
AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

Fleetwood on familiar turf and shares lead as Olympic chase for gold takes shape

Tommy Fleetwood is chasing more gold outside Paris, this time an Olympic medal and not the Ryder Cup trophy

August 02, 2024
Fleetwood on familiar turf and shares lead as Olympic chase for gold takes shape
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Data provider Dun & Bradstreet explores sale, sources say

Dun & Bradstreet, a U.S. data and analytics provider that has a market value of more than $9 billion including debt, is exploring

August 02, 2024
Data provider Dun & Bradstreet explores sale, sources say
Business|Economy|US

Chevron says it is moving its headquarters out of California

Chevron says it is moving its headquarters out of California

August 02, 2024
Chevron says it is moving its headquarters out of California
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Goolsbee: don't want to 'blow through' full employment

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday the U.S. central bank should move in a "steady" way, a mild pushback against the rush of market bets that the Fed will

August 02, 2024
Fed's Goolsbee: don't want to 'blow through' full employment
Business|Economy|News

North Dakota voters will decide whether to abolish property taxes

North Dakota voters will decide in November whether to eliminate property taxes

August 02, 2024
North Dakota voters will decide whether to abolish property taxes
Election|News|US

Harris adds top Obama aides to her presidential campaign team

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has added three new senior advisers, including top strategists who guided Democratic former President Barack Obama's two

August 02, 2024
Harris adds top Obama aides to her presidential campaign team
Sports

A'ja Wilson says official told her to tone down her emotions during game against Belgium

A’ja Wilson has always shown emotion on the court

August 02, 2024
A'ja Wilson says official told her to tone down her emotions during game against Belgium
Crime|News|US

Police search for alleged package thief who appears to follow FedEx truck

Police search for alleged package thief who appears to follow FedEx truck

August 02, 2024
Police search for alleged package thief who appears to follow FedEx truck
Business|Economy|Finance

Citgo auction pits Icahn-backed oil refiner, creditor group

An oil refiner backed by activist investor Carl Icahn and a group of creditors holding claims against Venezuela are competing

August 02, 2024
Citgo auction pits Icahn-backed oil refiner, creditor group
News|Sports

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

August 02, 2024
Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif
Crime|Technology

Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.

Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.

August 02, 2024
Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy has no plans for new tax on company profits, sources say

Italy has no plans to introduce new windfall taxes on company profits, government sources said on Friday, denying press reports.

August 02, 2024
Italy has no plans for new tax on company profits, sources say
Europe|News|US|World

An assassin, a Putin foe's death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together

The 24-person blockbuster prison swap carried out this week required the U.S. to regroup after the unexpected death in February of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who’d been seen as a key cog in a potential exchange

August 02, 2024
An assassin, a Putin foe's death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together
Europe|News|World

Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine's east with waves of bombs and infantry

Russian assaults are raising pressure on the strategic eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, Ukraine said on Friday, as waves of

August 02, 2024
Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine's east with waves of bombs and infantry
Election|News|Opinion|US

Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair says

Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for the fight against Republican Donald Trump after securing enough votes from Democratic delegates to become her party’s presidential nominee

August 02, 2024
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair says
News|Technology

Subway riders are complaining about trains without air conditioning. Here's the MTA's response.

Subway riders are complaining about trains without air conditioning. Here's the MTA's response.

August 02, 2024
Subway riders are complaining about trains without air conditioning. Here's the MTA's response.
Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

August 02, 2024
Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match
News|US

Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty

Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty

August 02, 2024
Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty
Celebrity|Crime|News

Judge suspends Justin Timberlake's driver's license in New York over DWI arrest

A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over his DWI arrest in June

August 02, 2024
Judge suspends Justin Timberlake's driver's license in New York over DWI arrest
Crime|Lifestyle|News|World

Community hails teens heroes after saving man who crashed into river

Community hails teens heroes after saving man who crashed into river

August 02, 2024
Community hails teens heroes after saving man who crashed into river
News|World

Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow

Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow

August 02, 2024
Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow
Election

Harris to meet vice president candidates this weekend before making her pick

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Harris to meet vice president candidates this weekend before making her pick
Education|News|Sports

Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs

Tradition-rich college football programs Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama are capitalizing on the passion of their fans to generate funds for their NIL collectives

August 02, 2024
Nebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through fan admission, autographs
Health|Lifestyle|News

Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole

Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole

August 02, 2024
Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole
Europe|News|Political

Belarus rights activists ask why their prisoners were left out of swap

Belarus rights activists pressed Germany for answers on Friday as to why Belarusian political prisoners, including a prominent and popular

August 02, 2024
Belarus rights activists ask why their prisoners were left out of swap
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Justin Timberlake pleads not guilty in DWI case

Justin Timberlake pleads not guilty in DWI case

August 02, 2024
Justin Timberlake pleads not guilty in DWI case
Crime|News

D'Vontaye Mitchell autopsy complete, according to family attorney

D'Vontaye Mitchell autopsy complete, according to family attorney

August 02, 2024
D'Vontaye Mitchell autopsy complete, according to family attorney
Africa|Business|Economy|News|World

S.Africa's 'construction mafias' are scaring away investors, minister says

Powerful and politically-connected "construction mafias" are scaring away investors and holding back infrastructure projects needed to grow South Africa's economy

August 02, 2024
S.Africa's 'construction mafias' are scaring away investors, minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Equities sell off, Nasdaq on track for correction, bond yields sink

Global equities sold off on Friday and U.S.

August 02, 2024
Equities sell off, Nasdaq on track for correction, bond yields sink
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Volatility-linked funds dump US stocks, exacerbating selloff

A sharp drop in U.S. stocks is provoking selling from volatility-sensitive funds, exacerbating a selloff that has already brought the Nasdaq Composite into

August 02, 2024
Volatility-linked funds dump US stocks, exacerbating selloff
MidEast|News|World

Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli occupation

The Church of England's spiritual head urged governments on Friday to respect the findings of the United Nations top court that Israel's occupation of Palestinian

August 02, 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli occupation
Crime|News|US

Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies

Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies

August 02, 2024
Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies
News|US

Biden says 'not giving up' on getting US teacher Fogel out of Russia

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Biden says 'not giving up' on getting US teacher Fogel out of Russia
News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

August 02, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind
News|US|World

See where expected tropical storm is predicted to hit Florida

 A tropical storm warning has been issued in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby hitting the state this weekend. CNN's Derek Van Dam reports on the latest forecast.

August 02, 2024
See where expected tropical storm is predicted to hit Florida
Asia|World

North Korea's former No. 2 diplomat in Cuba describes his dramatic, swift defection

Ri Il Gyu, North Korea’s former No. 2 diplomat in Cuba, has resettled in South Korea

August 02, 2024
North Korea's former No. 2 diplomat in Cuba describes his dramatic, swift defection
News|US

US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13

The U.S.

August 02, 2024
US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13
Asia|News|World

Thousands protest in Bangladesh demanding PM Hasina's resignation

At least 20 people were injured in clashes and police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds as thousands protested in the Bangladeshi capital and other

August 02, 2024
Thousands protest in Bangladesh demanding PM Hasina's resignation
Africa|News|World

US warns a famine in Sudan is on pace to be the deadliest in decades as the world looks elsewhere

U.S. officials are warning that a newly confirmed famine in Sudan's Darfur region is on pace to become the world's worst in decades

August 02, 2024
US warns a famine in Sudan is on pace to be the deadliest in decades as the world looks elsewhere
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

August 02, 2024
Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
Environment

Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near

A storm system brewing over Cuba on Friday could bring torrential rain and flooding to the Florida peninsula this weekend

August 02, 2024
Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near
Business|Economy|News|US

US economy adds far fewer jobs than expected. CNN breaks down what that means

Businesses added just 114,000 jobs in July, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly leapt to 4.3%, which is the highest since October 2021. CNN's Paula Newton reports that’s a significantly lower total than the 175,000 that economists were expecting. 

August 02, 2024
US economy adds far fewer jobs than expected. CNN breaks down what that means
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data

Dow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data

August 02, 2024
Dow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data
Lifestyle|Travel

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

August 02, 2024
She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US Q2 earnings growth estimate dips, reflecting Vertex loss, LSEG says

The earnings growth estimate for S&P 500 companies for the second quarter dipped to 12.9% as of Friday from 13.3% on Thursday, according to LSEG data.

August 02, 2024
US Q2 earnings growth estimate dips, reflecting Vertex loss, LSEG says
News|US

US, European lawmakers jointly condemn Venezuela's handling of election

The leaders of foreign affairs committees of the U.S.

August 02, 2024
US, European lawmakers jointly condemn Venezuela's handling of election
News|Sports|World

U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinals

The United States was eliminated from the Olympic men’s soccer tournament after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals

August 02, 2024
U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinals
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

BNP Paribas swoop on AXA fund business fuels hopes for more deals

BNP Paribas' talks to buy the investment business of insurer AXA will trigger more deals, bankers say, as European money

August 02, 2024
BNP Paribas swoop on AXA fund business fuels hopes for more deals
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports

Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese

Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese

August 02, 2024
Why this Olympian is making everyone crave Italian cheese
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris

Canadian figure skaters will not join the United States and Japan on the podium at the Paris Olympics next week

August 02, 2024
Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris
News|World

Hezbollah resumes steady rocket, artillery fire against Israel

Hezbollah forces on Friday resumed rocket and artillery attacks against Israel, ending the lull along the border following Israel's killing of the Lebanese group's military

August 02, 2024
Hezbollah resumes steady rocket, artillery fire against Israel
Business|Europe|Finance

Hedge fund investor appetite wanes for high fees and private credit, says Goldman Sachs

(This Aug. 2 story has been corrected to read 'wanes for,' not 'hit by,' in the headline and to clarify that the 15% refers to those willing to increase their

August 02, 2024
Hedge fund investor appetite wanes for high fees and private credit, says Goldman Sachs
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Boston-set caper “The Instigators” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Netflix premiering the final season of “The Umbrella Academy” and J Balvin has an album he likens to a house party

August 02, 2024
What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Poland warns against travel to Lebanon, Israel and Iran

Amid fears of wider Middle East conflict, Poland has advised its citizens against travelling to Lebanon, Israel and Iran, according to updated guidance published on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Poland warns against travel to Lebanon, Israel and Iran
Crime

Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name

Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name

August 02, 2024
Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name
Business|Technology|US

Coinbase expects US to be crypto-friendly irrespective of election outcome

The next U.S. administration will be "constructive" on crypto regardless of which party wins, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said late on Thursday,

August 02, 2024
Coinbase expects US to be crypto-friendly irrespective of election outcome
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US factory orders fall more than expected in June

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods fell more than expected in June, but business spending on equipment was solid as was initially estimated, government data showed on Friday

August 02, 2024
US factory orders fall more than expected in June
News|World

Who are the prisoners who could feature in a future East-West swap?

Following the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, there are still some Westerners held in Russia or Belarus, as well as Russian and Belarusian dissidents viewed by the West

August 02, 2024
Who are the prisoners who could feature in a future East-West swap?
Africa|Health|News|World

Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam camp hit by devastating floods

A famine-stricken camp in Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region is facing a significant new influx of displaced people while floods threaten to contaminate water and

August 02, 2024
Sudan's famine-stricken Zamzam camp hit by devastating floods
Celebrity|Election|News|Sports|US

Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has entered the fray of the U_S_ presidential race with a social media post that appears to clap back at Donald Trump’s comment about “Black jobs.”

August 02, 2024
Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump
Crime|Education

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

August 02, 2024
Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students
Africa|Europe|News|Sports|World

Who is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success before Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds into their bout at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
Who is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success before Olympics
News|Technology|US

Canada concludes negotiations on use of US space launch technology

Canada and the United States have concluded negotiations for an agreement that will allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data for space launches in Canada,

August 02, 2024
Canada concludes negotiations on use of US space launch technology
Arts|Crime|Sports|Uncategorized

France investigates death threats against Olympics ceremony director

French authorities have opened an investigation into death threats and cyber harassment targeting the artistic director of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony Thomas Jolly, the Paris

August 02, 2024
France investigates death threats against Olympics ceremony director
News|US

Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison says Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from party delegates to become the party's presidential nominee

August 02, 2024
Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee
News|US

U.S. keeps Vietnam as non-market economy, despite efforts to woo Hanoi

The U.S.

August 02, 2024
U.S. keeps Vietnam as non-market economy, despite efforts to woo Hanoi
Americas|Election|News|Political

AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results

An Associated Press review of vote tally sheets released by Venezuela’s opposition indicates that their candidate won significantly more votes in the presidential election than the government has claimed

August 02, 2024
AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results
Business|Europe|Sports

Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe

The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver

August 02, 2024
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition

August 02, 2024
St. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition
Election|News|US

New ads calling Trump 'afraid to debate' to follow him on campaign trail

The Democratic National Committee's newest advertising campaign, launched on Friday, taunt Republican rival Donald Trump for not committing to a debate with Kamala Harris

August 02, 2024
New ads calling Trump 'afraid to debate' to follow him on campaign trail
News|World

Poland's president raises new obstacle to government's judicial overhaul

Poland's president asked a contested top court on Friday to decide whether reform of a body that appoints judges is constitutional, effectively blocking legislation the government

August 02, 2024
Poland's president raises new obstacle to government's judicial overhaul
Celebrity|Intereview|News|US

After Trump's appearance, the nation's largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business

The National Association of Black Journalists conference is back to business as usual after former President Donald Trump’s contentious interview

August 02, 2024
After Trump's appearance, the nation's largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tech-heavy Nasdaq in correction as equity selloff deepens

Worries over tech earnings and a slowing U.S. economy slammed the Nasdaq Composite index on Friday as it extended recent declines to fall 10% below

August 02, 2024
Tech-heavy Nasdaq in correction as equity selloff deepens
News|Technology|US|World

Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest

Russia's foreign ministry accused YouTube on Friday of censoring content and preventing access to information at the behest of the United States, warning that it saw ample grounds to

August 02, 2024
Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest
News|Sports|US

Olympics-U.S. Rodchenkov act jeopardises safety of Olympic movement, says Gasol

A United States law on anti-doping at the heart of a dispute with the IOC jeopardises the safety of the Olympic movement and must be addressed after the country

August 02, 2024
Olympics-U.S. Rodchenkov act jeopardises safety of Olympic movement, says Gasol
Economy|Finance|US

US equity fund inflows continued in week to July 31 amid rate cut hopes

Investors put money into U.S. equity funds in the week through July 31 as they anticipated the Federal Reserve would signal interest rate cuts following its policy meeting, though an

August 02, 2024
US equity fund inflows continued in week to July 31 amid rate cut hopes
Europe|News|World

Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention

Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention

August 02, 2024
Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention
Americas|News|World

Diplomats push for progress in Venezuela's disputed election

Brazil, Colombia and Mexico are pushing for Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to meet with the opposition candidate in last

August 02, 2024
Diplomats push for progress in Venezuela's disputed election
Americas|News|US|World

Venezuela says US 'at the forefront of coup attempt'

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Friday that the United States is "at the forefront of a coup attempt" against the South American country amid a dispute over

August 02, 2024
Venezuela says US 'at the forefront of coup attempt'
News|Uncategorized|US

A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim

A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim

August 02, 2024
A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim
MidEast|News|World

Haniyeh's last words: 'If a leader leaves, another will come'

As if he knew his time had come, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's last words to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Ali Khamenei before he was assassinated in Tehran

August 02, 2024
Haniyeh's last words: 'If a leader leaves, another will come'
Europe|News|Political|World

Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release

When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from his Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken from his cell to be shot

August 02, 2024
Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
News|US

US FDA approves Adaptimmune's therapy for rare type of cancer

The U.S.

August 02, 2024
US FDA approves Adaptimmune's therapy for rare type of cancer
Africa|News|World

Famine declared in Sudan’s Darfur region after months of civil war

Famine declared in Sudan’s Darfur region after months of civil war

August 02, 2024
Famine declared in Sudan’s Darfur region after months of civil war
Business|Economy|Finance|News

No room for Russia to cut rates this year as inflation climbs, economy overheats: Reuters poll

Russia's central bank has no room to lower rates from 18% this year, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, with analysts forecasting inflation above the bank's 4% target in

August 02, 2024
No room for Russia to cut rates this year as inflation climbs, economy overheats: Reuters poll
Health|News|Science

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to keep Covid from ruining your summer vacation

In this week’s “Dr. Sanjay Gupta On Call,” readers had a lot of questions this summer’s Covid-19 wave. Dr. Gupta explains when you should get your next Covid booster.

August 02, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to keep Covid from ruining your summer vacation
News|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other for the 2024 Olympics tennis men's singles gold medal

August 02, 2024
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
Economy|Finance

Global equity funds attract sixth weekly inflow in a row

Global investors remained net buyers of equity funds for a sixth successive week through July 31, driven by expectations that the U.S.

August 02, 2024
Global equity funds attract sixth weekly inflow in a row
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Instant View: Soft July US payrolls number raises bets on 50 bp Sept ease

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, which could heighten fears that the labor market is deteriorating and potentially making

August 02, 2024
Instant View: Soft July US payrolls number raises bets on 50 bp Sept ease
Asia|Travel|World

How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides

With a steeply pitched tiled roof piercing misty green hills in southern India and a stream gushing through rocks

August 02, 2024
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed seen cutting rates by half a point in Sept, after weak jobs data

Traders bet on Friday that the Federal Reserve will start easing policy in September with a big half-percentage-point interest rate cut, after government data showed employers added far

August 02, 2024
Fed seen cutting rates by half a point in Sept, after weak jobs data
News|US

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a reputation for getting things done in Pennsylvania – but not necessarily things all Democrats like

Pennsylvania’s governor has a long history of bipartisan negotiations and seizing moments in the spotlight.

August 02, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a reputation for getting things done in Pennsylvania – but not necessarily things all Democrats like
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face

Pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson as well as smaller startups are investing in psychedelic drug development, and both are pursuing FDA approval for their patented psilocybin formulations.

August 02, 2024
Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face
Europe

‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by the chaos of the Middle Ages, a world without law and order

In medieval Europe, vigilantism was rampant. Though there were rudimentary efforts to develop legal frameworks, the precepts could be bizarre, with justice sporadic and unevenly applied.

August 02, 2024
‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by the chaos of the Middle Ages, a world without law and order
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Missy Elliott tours as a headliner − and it’s about time

The six-time platinum-selling artist invites fans into an imagined future that celebrates Blackness and queerness.

August 02, 2024
Missy Elliott tours as a headliner − and it’s about time
Science|Technology

CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake

CAPTCHAs are a key part of the arms race between AI deceivers and AI deception detectors. A computer scientist explains how they work.

August 02, 2024
CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake
Election|News|Political|US

Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong

A falsehood once used on Barack Obama – that he wasn’t eligible to be president – is being recycled to challenge the right of Kamala Harris to serve as president.

August 02, 2024
Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems

Al-Qaida propaganda indicates a shift toward low-tech, high-impact attacks that can be executed by lone actors to disrupt daily life and instill fear on a massive scale.

August 02, 2024
Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Snap shares plummet as weak outlook intensifies ad competition fears

Shares of Snap slumped 22% on Friday, after a dour forecast from the Snapchat parent reinforced Wall Street's worries that the company would continue to cede business

August 02, 2024
Snap shares plummet as weak outlook intensifies ad competition fears
Business|Finance|Technology

Genetic testing firm 23andMe rejects CEO's take-private offer

Genetic testing firm 23andMe will not go ahead with CEO Anne Wojcicki's take-private offer and has asked her to withdraw any plan to oppose any alternative deal, the company said on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Genetic testing firm 23andMe rejects CEO's take-private offer
Europe|News|Sports

Imane Khelif's Olympic participation decried in letter from her next opponent's boxing federation

The Hungarian Boxing Association says it is sending letters of protest to both the IOC and Hungary’s Olympic committee over Anna Luca Hamori’s quarterfinal matchup with Imane Khelif of Algeria in women's boxing at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
Imane Khelif's Olympic participation decried in letter from her next opponent's boxing federation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

LyondellBasell beats quarterly profit estimates, expects margins to improve

Petrochemical manufacturer LyondellBasell on Friday edged past Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and said it expects margins to continue to benefit from lower feedstock

August 02, 2024
LyondellBasell beats quarterly profit estimates, expects margins to improve
Crime|Europe|News

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

Protesters attacked police and started fires in the northeast English city of Sunderland on Friday as violence spread to another northern city

August 02, 2024
Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US Treasury names acting senior sanctions official

Brad Smith, a veteran U.S. Treasury Department employee, will be acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, a U.S.

August 02, 2024
US Treasury names acting senior sanctions official
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

BoE's Pill says job not done on inflation, rates might not fall again soon

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday that the fight against high inflation was not won and there was no guarantee that interest rates would fall again soon.

August 02, 2024
BoE's Pill says job not done on inflation, rates might not fall again soon
Africa|Election|News

Algeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term

The young people who make up more than half of Algeria's population are so disenchanted that they may not vote in next month's presidential election

August 02, 2024
Algeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term
Health|News|US

What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered

There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion

August 02, 2024
What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered
Business|Economy|Finance

Condom maker Church & Dwight sees FY forecasts at lower end as consumers turn cautious

Church & Dwight said on Friday it expects full-year sales and profit at the lower end of its previous forecast due to consumer hesitancy on spending for its higher-priced household and

August 02, 2024
Condom maker Church & Dwight sees FY forecasts at lower end as consumers turn cautious
Uncategorized

Olympics-Italy and Taiwan weigh in on boxing gender row

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August 02, 2024
Olympics-Italy and Taiwan weigh in on boxing gender row
Business|Economy|Health|News|Opinion|US

After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes

There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion

August 02, 2024
After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes
Health|News|US

After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes

There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion

August 02, 2024
After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
Crime|Election|News

Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court

Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court

August 02, 2024
Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court
MidEast|News|Political|World

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

Thousands of mourners have converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in the emirate of Qatar as the fallout from his death in an alleged Israeli attack surged with breathtaking speed

August 02, 2024
Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
Election|News|US

What to expect in Washington state's primaries

Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November

August 02, 2024
What to expect in Washington state's primaries
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky has eye on more milestones ahead of Marchand show

Katie Ledecky warmed up the Paris crowd for the Leon Marchand show later on Friday by moving into pole position for a record-extending fourth 800 metres freestyle gold

August 02, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Ledecky has eye on more milestones ahead of Marchand show
Crime|Europe|News|World

France demands release of citizen Vinatier held in Russia

France called on Friday for the immediate release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier by Russia as it welcomed Thursday's major prisoner exchange that resulted in the release 16

August 02, 2024
France demands release of citizen Vinatier held in Russia
Election|News|US

What to expect in the Kansas state primaries

Kansas voters will choose their parties’ nominees for the U.S. House, the state legislature and the state Board of Education in primaries next week

August 02, 2024
What to expect in the Kansas state primaries
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cboe's quarterly profit beats estimates as investors crank up hedging activity

Cboe Global Markets reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit on Friday, helped by strong growth in options trading, as geopolitical tensions and elevated interest rates prompted

August 02, 2024
Cboe's quarterly profit beats estimates as investors crank up hedging activity
Election|News|Political|US

What to expect in Missouri's state primaries

While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are — at least when it comes to their loyalty to former President Donald Trump

August 02, 2024
What to expect in Missouri's state primaries
Europe|World

Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says

A family of Russian sleeper agents flown to Moscow in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War were so deep under cover that their

August 02, 2024
Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says
Europe|Lifestyle

It's a fish, it's a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam's canals

A colourful parade of amphibious cars glided through Amsterdam's canals on Thursday, but it was the last time the event will be held in the city, at least until

August 02, 2024
It's a fish, it's a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam's canals
MidEast|News|World

Israel summons Turkish envoy over half-mast salute for Hamas leader

Israel's foreign ministry summoned the deputy Turkish ambassador for a reprimand on Friday after Turkey's embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half mast in response to the

August 02, 2024
Israel summons Turkish envoy over half-mast salute for Hamas leader
Election|News|US

What to expect in Michigan's state primaries

While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature

August 02, 2024
What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
Africa|News|World

Tunisian presidential candidates complain of restrictions and intimidation

Tunisian opposition parties, presidential candidates and human rights groups have accused the authorities of using "arbitrary restrictions" and intimidation in order

August 02, 2024
Tunisian presidential candidates complain of restrictions and intimidation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Has the AI bubble burst? Wall Street wonders if artificial intelligence will ever make money

Has the AI bubble burst? Wall Street wonders if artificial intelligence will ever make money

August 02, 2024
Has the AI bubble burst? Wall Street wonders if artificial intelligence will ever make money
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Exxon Mobil second-quarter profit rises on Pioneer acquisition and surging production

Exxon Mobil’s second-quarter profit rose and was its second-highest for the period of the past decade as it achieved record quarterly production from its Permian and Guyana assets

August 02, 2024
Exxon Mobil second-quarter profit rises on Pioneer acquisition and surging production
Crime|News|Uncategorized

Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister's office in Dublin

Irish police say a driver has been arrested in Dublin after crashing his van into gates outside the offices of the prime minister and several other government buildings

August 02, 2024
Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister's office in Dublin
Election|US

‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC

‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC

August 02, 2024
‘There was no excitement. Now, there’s tons’: How Harris’ candidacy has energized plans for the DNC
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Auto parts supplier Magna's quarterly results miss on fewer vehicle assemblies

Canada's Magna International missed analysts' estimates for second-quarter results, hurt by production being stopped for certain vehicles and lower volumes of automobiles

August 02, 2024
Auto parts supplier Magna's quarterly results miss on fewer vehicle assemblies
Europe|News|Political

Catalan separatists back government deal with socialists

Grassroots members of Catalonia's separatist ERC party supported on Friday a regional government deal with Spain's ruling Socialists that could

August 02, 2024
Catalan separatists back government deal with socialists
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exxon delivers $9.2 billion second-quarter profit, raises output target

Exxon Mobil on Friday posted a better-than-expected $9.2 billion second-quarter profit based on rising oil prices and volume gains from its purchase this year of shale oil

August 02, 2024
Exxon delivers $9.2 billion second-quarter profit, raises output target
Sports

Who is Italian boxer Angela Carini and why did she quit her fight against Imane Khelif?

Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her boxing match against Algerian opponent Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds

August 02, 2024
Who is Italian boxer Angela Carini and why did she quit her fight against Imane Khelif?
Environment|World

Hangzhou, Shanghai broil as extreme heat engulfs eastern China

Mega-cities on China's eastern coast are facing another spell of scorching heat as temperatures hovered around 40 Celsius (104

August 02, 2024
Hangzhou, Shanghai broil as extreme heat engulfs eastern China
Business|Election|Finance|US

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon opines on next US president without endorsing anyone

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has outlined his wish list of leadership skills that the next U.S. president should possess, but stopped short of endorsing a

August 02, 2024
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon opines on next US president without endorsing anyone
News|Sports

Sha'Carri breezes through opening round at her first Olympic race, wins 100 heat in 10.94 seconds

Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals

August 02, 2024
Sha'Carri breezes through opening round at her first Olympic race, wins 100 heat in 10.94 seconds
Business|Election|Finance|News|US

Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November's race against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has announced raising $310 million last month

August 02, 2024
Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November's race against Trump
Crime|Europe|News

UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response

Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England have appeared in court as officials brace for more clashes over the weekend

August 02, 2024
UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
Crime|Europe|News

A murderer goes free: Germany blanches at grim moral calculus

Relatives of the man murdered by a Russian hitman in a Berlin park have voiced disappointment at the killer's release, reflecting unease in Germany at the moral

August 02, 2024
A murderer goes free: Germany blanches at grim moral calculus
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Chevron earnings slide, Hess merger arbitration drags on

Chevron Corp on Friday posted sharply weaker second-quarter earnings and the oil major's CEO discounted the chance to close a $53 billion acquisition of

August 02, 2024
Chevron earnings slide, Hess merger arbitration drags on
Business|Finance|Technology

Alphabet's fund CapitalG cut stake in CrowdStrike before July global outage

Google-parent Alphabet's independent growth fund CapitalG cut its stake in cybersecurity company CrowdStrike , according to a regulatory filing on Friday, much before a global outage last

August 02, 2024
Alphabet's fund CapitalG cut stake in CrowdStrike before July global outage
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Rethinking recession risks and AI, markets take fright

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan August looks anxious already - as stock markets take fright at Big Tech earnings and start to reconsider 'hard landing' scenarios for

August 02, 2024
Rethinking recession risks and AI, markets take fright
Business|US

UPS plan to sweeten holiday profits could turn off shippers

UPS, the world's biggest package delivery courier, is the first major industry player to announce this year's holiday surcharges, unveiling hefty hikes that

August 02, 2024
UPS plan to sweeten holiday profits could turn off shippers
News|Political|US

'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle

Kamala Harris is preparing for the fight of her life, if her inner circle is anything to go by.

August 02, 2024
'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed rate cuts loom large as US job market slows sharply

U.S. central bankers may be having second thoughts about their decision earlier this week to hold borrowing costs steady, after a government report on Friday showed the job

August 02, 2024
Fed rate cuts loom large as US job market slows sharply
Europe|News|Sports

Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack

Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics

August 02, 2024
Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack
Health

Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet

Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet

August 02, 2024
Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him

Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him

August 02, 2024
Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him
Economy|US

US economy added just 114,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose to 4.3%

US economy added just 114,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose to 4.3%

August 02, 2024
US economy added just 114,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose to 4.3%
Business|Economy|US

There are cracks forming in the US jobs market

There are cracks forming in the US jobs market

August 02, 2024
There are cracks forming in the US jobs market
Business|Finance|Technology

Scam victims on Zelle rarely get their money back. A new bill could fix that

Scam victims on Zelle rarely get their money back. A new bill could fix that

August 02, 2024
Scam victims on Zelle rarely get their money back. A new bill could fix that
News|Science

Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them

Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them

August 02, 2024
Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them
Election|News|US

Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul

Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul

August 02, 2024
Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul
News|Opinion|Political|US

Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president

Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president

August 02, 2024
Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president
Business|Technology|US

US expands probe into nearly 1 million Dodge SUVs over door locks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday upgraded and expanded its investigation into nearly 1 million Stellantis Dodge

August 02, 2024
US expands probe into nearly 1 million Dodge SUVs over door locks
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks drop, Nasdaq confirms correction as recession fears mount

U.S. stocks sold off for a second straight session on Friday, and the Nasdaq Composite confirmed it was in correction territory after a soft jobs report stoked

August 02, 2024
Stocks drop, Nasdaq confirms correction as recession fears mount
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Ethiopia to save $4.9 billion from debt restructuring, says state finance minister

Ethiopia will save $4.9 billion from its debt restructuring exercise, State Finance Minister Eyob Tekalign said on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Ethiopia to save $4.9 billion from debt restructuring, says state finance minister
Business|Finance|US

Walmart's low price promise in focus after Amazon's warning

Walmart's "Everyday Low Price" promise will be put to the test when it reports quarterly results, after rival Amazon.com's warning that customers

August 02, 2024
Walmart's low price promise in focus after Amazon's warning
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Global rate cuts? We're halfway there

Global stock markets tumbled on Monday at the start of another volatile week, as a so-far reasonably robust earnings season failed to offset fears of a U.S. recession and worries that

August 02, 2024
Global rate cuts? We're halfway there
Asia|News|World

They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud

When deadly landslides struck hillside villages in southern India on Tuesday, many people ran toward higher ground and watched their homes get swept away by torrents of mud, floodwater and giant rolling boulders

August 02, 2024
They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud
Finance|News|US

Harris raises $310 million in July as campaign shakeup energizes donors

The Harris campaign announced on Friday that it raised $310 million in July, fueled by small-dollar donations that flowed into the war chest after President Joe Biden

August 02, 2024
Harris raises $310 million in July as campaign shakeup energizes donors
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia

The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate on stage shut down a music festival last year in Malaysia

August 02, 2024
The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia
World

Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel

Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in the Iranian capital Tehran,

August 02, 2024
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel
Education|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent

Vanderbilt's discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media she needed help with rent

August 02, 2024
Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent
News|Opinion|Political|US

JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters

JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters

August 02, 2024
JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters
Business|Crime|Technology

UK authorities shut down scammer platform behind global fraud

British authorities have shut down an online platform which allowed criminals to make fraudulent phone calls to steal money from hundreds of thousands of people

August 02, 2024
UK authorities shut down scammer platform behind global fraud
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 15.3% y/y in July

U.S. automaker Tesla's sales of China-made electric vehicles rose 15.3% from a year earlier to 74,117 units in July, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on

August 02, 2024
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 15.3% y/y in July
Europe|News|World

At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia's Ural Mountains

Emergency officials say at least four people have died and dozens are feared buried under rubble after an apartment block in Russia's Ural Mountains collapsed following a gas explosion

August 02, 2024
At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia's Ural Mountains
Business|Economy|Finance

BoE rate cut adds to sense of turnaround in sluggish UK economy

The Bank of England's first interest rate cut in more than four years will help to foster a cautious sense of optimism about Britain's long-struggling economy,

August 02, 2024
BoE rate cut adds to sense of turnaround in sluggish UK economy
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Intel shares slump 26% as turnaround struggle deepens

Intel shares sank 26% on Friday in their worst day since 1974 after the chip manufacturer suspended its dividend and slashed its workforce to fund a

August 02, 2024
Intel shares slump 26% as turnaround struggle deepens
Asia|Education

Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course

China's Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate marriage program to develop marriage-related industries and culture, drawing scorn of social media users who

August 02, 2024
Chinese university announces first marriage-related degree course
Economy|Food|News|World

World food prices ease slightly in July, UN says

The United Nations world food price index eased slightly in July according to data released on Friday, with a decline in the index for cereals offset in part by increases for meat,

August 02, 2024
World food prices ease slightly in July, UN says
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region

August 02, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
MidEast|News|World

Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount

Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and cancelling flights to Israel and Lebanon, as concerns grow over a possible conflict in the region after the

August 02, 2024
Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount
Africa|Crime|Economy|News|World

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

A rights group says at least nine people have been killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country

August 02, 2024
Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
Africa|Economy|News|World

Nigerian police may seek army help after violent protests

Nigerian police are on red alert and may seek the help of the military after protests against the cost of living and governance issues turned violent in some cities

August 02, 2024
Nigerian police may seek army help after violent protests
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Sri Lanka needs to raise fiscal revenue to maintain stability, IMF says

Sri Lanka must make further efforts to raise fiscal revenue if it is to maintain economic stability and restore debt sustainability, the International Monetary Fund

August 02, 2024
Sri Lanka needs to raise fiscal revenue to maintain stability, IMF says
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla registers insurance brokerage in China, national corporate database shows

Tesla registered an insurance broking firm in China at the end of July, based on a national corporate information database, in a sign that the U.S. automaker may be trying again to

August 02, 2024
Tesla registers insurance brokerage in China, national corporate database shows
MidEast|News|World

An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy

An Australian investigation has found the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people resulted from serious failures of defense procedures, mistaken identification, and bad decisions

August 02, 2024
An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares tumble as global equity rout amplifies

Europe's STOXX 600 fell close to 3% on Friday as global equity markets ran into turbulence after a U.S. jobs report exacerbated worries of an economic

August 02, 2024
European shares tumble as global equity rout amplifies
News|Technology

Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It's in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say

Turkey’s communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram

August 02, 2024
Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It's in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
Business|Europe|Technology

Volvo Cars' July sales rise 6% driven by European EVs

Volvo Cars' sales rose 6% year-on-year in July to 57,447 cars, driven by an increase in fully electric vehicles in Europe, the Sweden-based automaker said on Friday.

August 02, 2024
Volvo Cars' July sales rise 6% driven by European EVs
Crime|News|World

Yazidis fear returning to their homeland, 10 years after massacre

Fahad Qassim was just 11 years old when Islamic State militants overran his Yazidi community in the Sinjar region of northern Iraq in August 2014, taking him

August 02, 2024
Yazidis fear returning to their homeland, 10 years after massacre
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic

Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic

August 02, 2024
Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic
Asia|Crime|News|World

Rescuers in China race to find the missing, seal dykes after deadly floods

Rescuers in China scrambled on Friday to locate dozens of people still missing a week after the year's most powerful typhoon roared into the southern province of Hunan,

August 02, 2024
Rescuers in China race to find the missing, seal dykes after deadly floods
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia shares fall 2% in Frankfurt after media report of US probe

Nvidia shares fell 2.3% in Frankfurt on Friday, following media reports of the U.S. government launching an antitrust probe into the company following complaints from rival

August 02, 2024
Nvidia shares fall 2% in Frankfurt after media report of US probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Amazon shares drop on slowing online sales growth

Shares of Amazon.com fell more than 12% on Friday after the company reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said consumers were seeking out cheaper

August 02, 2024
Amazon shares drop on slowing online sales growth
Business|Economy|Europe|News

German chancellor lines up fresh crisis talks with property titans

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is launching a fresh bid to tackle a property crisis as the country braces for recession and

August 02, 2024
German chancellor lines up fresh crisis talks with property titans
Asia|Business|Technology

Audi's new China EV series won't have signature four-ring logo, sources say

Audi's new electric cars series developed in China for the Chinese market will not sport its four-ring logo, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said.

August 02, 2024
Audi's new China EV series won't have signature four-ring logo, sources say
News|World

Germany joins US-led UN Command in South Korea policing armistice border

Germany joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea on Friday, becoming the 18th nation in a group that helps police the heavily

August 02, 2024
Germany joins US-led UN Command in South Korea policing armistice border
Asia|Business|Finance

China central bank adviser calls for greater stimulus, inflation goal

China should ramp up its fiscal stimulus to spur economic growth and set a firm inflation target to prevent the country falling into a "low inflation trap", a central bank policy

August 02, 2024
China central bank adviser calls for greater stimulus, inflation goal
Election|News|US

House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount

House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount

August 02, 2024
House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount
Asia|News|Technology|World

Turkey blocks access to Instagram for failure to comply with laws

Turkey blocked access to social media platform Instagram on Friday for failing to comply with the country's "laws and rules", a government minister said.

August 02, 2024
Turkey blocks access to Instagram for failure to comply with laws
Business|News|Travel|World

Italy's ITA Airways suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until Aug. 6

Italy's ITA Airways is suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv "due to the geopolitical developments in the Middle East and to ensure the safety of its passengers and crews", the

August 02, 2024
Italy's ITA Airways suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until Aug. 6
MidEast|News|US

Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally

Economic fears are roiling Wall Street, as worries grow that the Federal Reserve may have left interest rates elevated for too long, allowing them to hurt U.S.

August 02, 2024
Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally
Arts|News|Science

Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death

Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death

August 02, 2024
Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death
News|Political|World

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

August 02, 2024
Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
News|US|World

Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia

Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia

August 02, 2024
Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
News|US|World

Biden speaks after freed Americans arrive in US

President Joe Biden spoke with reporters after three Americans arrived back in the US after a major prisoner swap with Russia.

August 02, 2024
Biden speaks after freed Americans arrive in US
Business|Europe|Finance

New worries over growth spook markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's been a rollercoaster ride of a week and Friday is shaping up to be no exception for investors, with risk assets in particular

August 02, 2024
New worries over growth spook markets
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street

Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation

August 02, 2024
Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized|US

Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant

Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant

August 02, 2024
Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant
Business|Economy|News|US

Sharp slowdown in US job growth boosts unemployment rate to 4.3%

The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to near a three-year high of 4.3% in July amid a significant slowdown in hiring, heightening fears the labor market was

August 02, 2024
Sharp slowdown in US job growth boosts unemployment rate to 4.3%
Asia|News|World

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead

August 02, 2024
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
News|US

Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few Americans have high confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life

August 02, 2024
Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds
Asia|Business|Economy

China's stuttering recovery darkens global corporate growth outlook

Global burger chains to car manufacturers are increasingly feeling the pinch from a faltering recovery in the world's No. 2 economy, China, and are strapping in for a bumpy

August 02, 2024
China's stuttering recovery darkens global corporate growth outlook
Asia|News|World

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week

August 02, 2024
Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
Economy|Environment|Health|Opinion

Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue

August 02, 2024
Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
News|US

Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks
Environment|News|US|World

Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire

Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering the weekend

August 02, 2024
Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire
MidEast|World

For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning

More than 3,200 people were arrested on college campuses this spring during a wave of pro-Palestinian tent encampments protesting the war in Gaza

August 02, 2024
For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning
Asia|News|World

Four found alive days after deadly India landslides

Four people were rescued from a house in India's Kerala state on Friday, three days after devastating landslides, as

August 02, 2024
Four found alive days after deadly India landslides
News|US|World

'This is momma': Tears in Oval Office as families speak to prisoners freed in swap

Tears of joy flowed in the Oval Office the moment families of prisoners such as Evan Gershkovich, freed by Russia in the biggest such swap since the Cold War,

August 02, 2024
'This is momma': Tears in Oval Office as families speak to prisoners freed in swap
Australia|Economy|Finance|US

Australia, NZ dollars grapple with risk aversion as US growth fears weigh

The Australian dollar was pinned near three-month lows on Friday as weak U.S. data fuelled fears of a sharp slowdown in the world's largest economy, sending investors to the embrace

August 02, 2024
Australia, NZ dollars grapple with risk aversion as US growth fears weigh
News|US|World

Plane carrying detainees released by Russia lands in US

A plane carrying detainees released by Russia landed in the United States late on Thursday at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, media footage showed.

August 02, 2024
Plane carrying detainees released by Russia lands in US
Asia|Crime|News

Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11

At least 11 people died on Friday in a fire in a five-storey residential and commercial building in the Chinatown precinct of the Philippine capital, a community official said.

August 02, 2024
Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11
Asia|Economy|News

Indonesia Finance Minister sees Q2 GDP growth at 5%, flags geopolitical risks

Indonesia's economic growth probably slowed slightly to 5% in the second quarter and authorities are monitoring geopolitical developments

August 02, 2024
Indonesia Finance Minister sees Q2 GDP growth at 5%, flags geopolitical risks
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's economy likely rebounded in Q2 on consumption pick-up: Reuters poll

Japan's economy likely rebounded in the April-June period after shrinking in the previous quarter thanks to a pick-up in factory output and consumption, a Reuters

August 02, 2024
Japan's economy likely rebounded in Q2 on consumption pick-up: Reuters poll
Sports

Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans

While Caleb Williams, C

August 02, 2024
Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans
Business|Finance|News

Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off

Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off

August 02, 2024
Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Buffett's sales of Bank of America top $3.8 billion

Berkshire Hathaway, run by billionaire Warren Buffett, extended its selling of Bank of America shares, and has shed more than $3.8 billion of the second-largest U.S.

August 02, 2024
Buffett's sales of Bank of America top $3.8 billion
News|Sports

Texans-Bears game delayed due to lightning and heavy rain with 3:31 left in the 3rd quarter

The NFL’s Hall of Fame exhibition opener between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears was suspended with 3:31 left in the third quarter because of lightning and heavy rain

August 02, 2024
Texans-Bears game delayed due to lightning and heavy rain with 3:31 left in the 3rd quarter
News|Opinion|US

Appeals court narrows Voting Rights Act’s scope for redistricting cases in the South

Appeals court narrows Voting Rights Act’s scope for redistricting cases in the South

August 02, 2024
Appeals court narrows Voting Rights Act’s scope for redistricting cases in the South
News|World

Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza

Israeli air strikes that killed international aid workers in Gaza in April were the result of serious operational failures but were not intentional, according to an

August 02, 2024
Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza
News|Political|US|World

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

August 02, 2024
Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
Business|Economy|Technology

‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay

‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay

August 02, 2024
‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay
Food|News

Tavern in evacuated mountain town stays open to serve Park Fire crews

Tavern in evacuated mountain town stays open to serve Park Fire crews

August 02, 2024
Tavern in evacuated mountain town stays open to serve Park Fire crews
Americas|Election|News|US

US recognizes Maduro's opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the

August 02, 2024
US recognizes Maduro's opponent as winner in Venezuela election
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Global stocks plunge, bond prices rally as US data spooks

Surprisingly weak U.S. employment data on Friday stoked fears of a recession ahead, prompting investors to dump stocks and turn to safe-

August 02, 2024
Global stocks plunge, bond prices rally as US data spooks
Environment|News|US

Miami takes measures to prevent street flooding ahead of weather system

Miami takes measures to prevent street flooding ahead of weather system

August 02, 2024
Miami takes measures to prevent street flooding ahead of weather system
Business|News|Sports

Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict

Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict

August 02, 2024
Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Japan warns of weak yen impact on households in government white paper

A weak yen is hurting Japanese households' sentiment and could erode their purchasing power, the government said in a report on Friday, underscoring its concern over

August 02, 2024
Japan warns of weak yen impact on households in government white paper
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Oil falls, Brent settles at 7-month low after disappointing US job numbers

Oil prices fell on Friday, with

August 02, 2024
Oil falls, Brent settles at 7-month low after disappointing US job numbers
Americas|Election|News|US|World

US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding

US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding

August 02, 2024
US says Maduro lost Venezuela election as opposition leader says she’s in hiding
US

US launches antitrust probe into Nvidia over sales practices, The Information reports

The U.S.

August 02, 2024
US launches antitrust probe into Nvidia over sales practices, The Information reports
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets

The U.S. dollar dropped to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker-than-expected employment report for July raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will

August 01, 2024
Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Business|Technology|US

Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash

The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a 2022 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah sued the electric carmaker and the vehicle's driver

August 01, 2024
Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash
Business|Finance|Technology

Philippine's Mynt gets valuation boost at $5 billion with Ayala, MUFG funding

Mynt, which operates the Philippine e-wallet brand and IPO-hopeful GCash, has more than doubled its valuation to $5 billion following investments from Ayala Corp and

August 01, 2024
Philippine's Mynt gets valuation boost at $5 billion with Ayala, MUFG funding
Business|Finance|News|Sports|US

Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit and rules for NFL

A federal judge overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and granted judgment to the NFL

August 01, 2024
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit and rules for NFL
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

RBA to hold rates steady in August; first cut seen in early 2025: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will hold interest rates on Tuesday at near a 13-year high and wait until the first quarter of 2025 before reducing them,

August 01, 2024
RBA to hold rates steady in August; first cut seen in early 2025: Reuters poll
Europe|News|Technology|World

Drone fragments hit areas of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea, governor says

Fragments from at least four drones downed by Russian air defences struck areas of the port of Sevastopol early on Friday in Russian-occupied Crimea, the Russia-appointed governor said.

August 01, 2024
Drone fragments hit areas of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea, governor says
Business|News|Sports|US

US judge throws out $4.7 billion verdict against NFL in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit

A U.S. judge in California on Thursday threw out a $4.7 billion verdict against the National Football League in a lawsuit claiming it overcharged subscribers to its Sunday

August 01, 2024
US judge throws out $4.7 billion verdict against NFL in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit
News|Uncategorized

Family identifies 2 men who drowned while launching fishing boat at lake

Family identifies 2 men who drowned while launching fishing boat at lake

August 01, 2024
Family identifies 2 men who drowned while launching fishing boat at lake
Crime|News|US

WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle

WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle

August 01, 2024
WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle
Crime|News

Man accused of animal cruelty to 2 parakeets

Man accused of animal cruelty to 2 parakeets

August 01, 2024
Man accused of animal cruelty to 2 parakeets
Crime

Man accused of pretending to be bail bondsman

Man accused of pretending to be bail bondsman

August 01, 2024
Man accused of pretending to be bail bondsman
Sports

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

August 01, 2024
Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

August 01, 2024
Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business
Crime|News

Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says

Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says

August 01, 2024
Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jamie Lee Curtis issues mea culpa for calling the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘bad’: ‘I will do better’

Jamie Lee Curtis issues mea culpa for calling the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘bad’: ‘I will do better’

August 01, 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis issues mea culpa for calling the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘bad’: ‘I will do better’
Technology

Cameras on trail equipped with artificial intelligence technology

Cameras on trail equipped with artificial intelligence technology

August 01, 2024
Cameras on trail equipped with artificial intelligence technology
Entertainment

‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Punkie Johnson will not be returning next season

‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Punkie Johnson will not be returning next season

August 01, 2024
‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Punkie Johnson will not be returning next season
Health|Lifestyle|News

County will offer homes, hope for homeless people with new large 'safe stay' campus

County will offer homes, hope for homeless people with new large 'safe stay' campus

August 01, 2024
County will offer homes, hope for homeless people with new large 'safe stay' campus
Crime

Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood

Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood

August 01, 2024
Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood
News|US

Fact check: Trump, who approved multiple prisoner exchanges, falsely claims he gave up ‘nothing’ to get Americans back

Fact check: Trump, who approved multiple prisoner exchanges, falsely claims he gave up ‘nothing’ to get Americans back

August 01, 2024
Fact check: Trump, who approved multiple prisoner exchanges, falsely claims he gave up ‘nothing’ to get Americans back
Economy|Finance

Trump wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for seniors

Trump wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for seniors

August 01, 2024
Trump wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for seniors
Lifestyle|Travel

'Held us together': Couple speaking out about 38 hours at sea after arriving home

'Held us together': Couple speaking out about 38 hours at sea after arriving home

August 01, 2024
'Held us together': Couple speaking out about 38 hours at sea after arriving home
Business|Economy|Food|News|US

Boar's Head hit with consumer lawsuit after deli meat recall over listeria concerns

Boar’s Head Provisions was hit with a proposed consumer class action lawsuit in New York federal court on Thursday, a day after it expanded its recall to more than

August 01, 2024
Boar's Head hit with consumer lawsuit after deli meat recall over listeria concerns
Election|US

Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris' race, whether Republicans want him to or not

Donald Trump’s rhetoric this week and his record on race indicate that divisive attacks on race may emerge as a core GOP argument before Election Day

August 01, 2024
Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris' race, whether Republicans want him to or not
Education|Health

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program

August 01, 2024
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
Business|Finance

OCBC's Q2 profit tops expectations, says on track to meet 2024 targets

Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday a stronger-than-expected 14% year-on-year jump in second quarter net

August 01, 2024
OCBC's Q2 profit tops expectations, says on track to meet 2024 targets
Election|News|US

Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election

Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election

August 01, 2024
Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election
Asia|Economy|News

South Korea inflation ticks up in July after three months of weakening

South Korea's consumer inflation ticked up in July on supply-side pressures after weakening for three straight months, official data showed on Friday, coming in slightly higher than

August 01, 2024
South Korea inflation ticks up in July after three months of weakening
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China needs more than 'incremental' consumer stimulus longer term

China's efforts to boost household spending are expected to help the economy hit the government's 2024 growth target of roughly 5%, but the authorities may have to do more for

August 01, 2024
China needs more than 'incremental' consumer stimulus longer term
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice

One is sparking speculation that he’ll be the choice by forgoing a weekend of swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons

August 01, 2024
Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice
Election|Finance|US

Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

August 01, 2024
Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July
Business|US

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg faces a major overhaul, from factories to finances

Boeing's incoming boss, Kelly Ortberg, faces a herculean task when he starts next week -  restoring the might of a U.S. corporate powerhouse rocked by multiple crises.  

August 01, 2024
Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg faces a major overhaul, from factories to finances
News|Sports|World

17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics

17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
17-year-old Summer McIntosh wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics
Entertainment|Technology

Striking U.S. video game actors say AI threatens their jobs

Striking video game voice actors and motion-capture performers held their first picket on Thursday in front of Warner Bros.

August 01, 2024
Striking U.S. video game actors say AI threatens their jobs
US

US Justice Dept. is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of AI startup, Politico reports

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US Justice Dept. is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of AI startup, Politico reports
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology

Intel lays off 15% of its staff and its stock tumbles as it struggles to turn around its ailing business

Intel lays off 15% of its staff and its stock tumbles as it struggles to turn around its ailing business

August 01, 2024
Intel lays off 15% of its staff and its stock tumbles as it struggles to turn around its ailing business
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela court asks all presidential candidates to begin vote 'verification' process

Venezuela's top court on Thursday accepted a request by President Nicolas Maduro for all presidential candidates to present their vote tallies, as a dispute about results in last

August 01, 2024
Venezuela court asks all presidential candidates to begin vote 'verification' process
Crime|US

4 Las Vegas teens agree to plead guilty as juveniles in deadly beating of high school student

Four Las Vegas teenagers who are accused in the fatal beating of a high school classmate have agreed to plead guilty as juveniles to voluntary manslaughter in a deal that will keep them from being tried as adults

August 01, 2024
4 Las Vegas teens agree to plead guilty as juveniles in deadly beating of high school student
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Consolidated Edison beats second-quarter profit estimates

Electric and gas utility Consolidated Edison beat second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as customers cranked up air conditioners and refrigerators during hotter weather.

August 01, 2024
Consolidated Edison beats second-quarter profit estimates
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Walgreens further reduces stake in Cencora

Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Thursday it has sold shares in drug distributor Cencora for proceeds of about $1.1 billion.

August 01, 2024
Walgreens further reduces stake in Cencora
Sports

Angels star Mike Trout needs second surgery for torn meniscus, ending his season

Angels star Mike Trout needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee

August 01, 2024
Angels star Mike Trout needs second surgery for torn meniscus, ending his season
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia in a prisoner swap in 2022, has welcomed the return of Americans Evan

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Griner welcomes release of Americans in prisoner swap
Business|Finance

Avast antivirus owner Gen forecasts strong quarterly revenue on robust software demand

Cybersecurity firm Gen Digital forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, a sign that customers will increase spending on antivirus

August 01, 2024
Avast antivirus owner Gen forecasts strong quarterly revenue on robust software demand
News|US

Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana

A slew of legislation passed by Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature earlier this year went into effect Thursday

August 01, 2024
Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana
Crime|News|Uncategorized|US

Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help says it will take the rest of his professional life to rebuild trust in his agency

August 01, 2024
Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust
Business|Economy|Finance

Workers at BHP's Escondida mine in Chile reject contract offer, union says

Workers at BHP's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, rejected an offer for a new collective bargaining agreement, setting the stage for a potential strike, the union said

August 01, 2024
Workers at BHP's Escondida mine in Chile reject contract offer, union says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Markets wilt as growth fears slam yields

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 01, 2024
Markets wilt as growth fears slam yields
Business|Finance|News|US

Wells Fargo faces government probe on anti-money laundering, sanctions

Wells Fargo is being investigated by government authorities over issues in its anti-money laundering and sanctions programs, the bank said on Thursday in a filing.

August 01, 2024
Wells Fargo faces government probe on anti-money laundering, sanctions
Asia|Environment|News|World

At least 30 dead after Typhoon Gaemi cut off towns in China’s Hunan province

At least 30 dead after Typhoon Gaemi cut off towns in China’s Hunan province

August 01, 2024
At least 30 dead after Typhoon Gaemi cut off towns in China’s Hunan province
Europe|News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter

Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter

August 01, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: French race-walker sets a personal best after birth of his daughter
Europe|News|Political|World

EU warns Hungary over easing of visa rules for Russians

The European Union's internal affairs chief warned Hungary on Thursday that its decision to ease visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians posed a potential security threat

August 01, 2024
EU warns Hungary over easing of visa rules for Russians
News|Sports|US

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time

August 01, 2024
Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time
Economy|News|US

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total

Republican former President Donald Trump’s campaign and its related affiliates say they raised $138.7 million last month

August 01, 2024
Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street 'fear gauge' jumps to three-month high as stocks resume slide

Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety jumped to a more than three-month high on Thursday as U.S. stocks fell sharply after a round of data on Thursday spurred

August 01, 2024
Wall Street 'fear gauge' jumps to three-month high as stocks resume slide
Crime|News|US

Court filings provide additional details of the US' first nitrogen gas execution

Court filings are providing new details of what happened in the nation's first execution using nitrogen gas

August 01, 2024
Court filings provide additional details of the US' first nitrogen gas execution
Business|Finance|Technology|Travel

Booking expects room nights growth to ease, shares fall

(Reuter) - Online travel agency Booking Holdings forecast lower room nights growth in the third quarter after beating analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit, sending its shares down

August 01, 2024
Booking expects room nights growth to ease, shares fall
Crime|News|US

Exonerees call on Missouri Republican attorney general to stop fighting innocence claims

Exonerees and advocates are calling out Missouri's Republican attorney general for pushing for a man's upcoming execution despite opposition from the local prosecutor

August 01, 2024
Exonerees call on Missouri Republican attorney general to stop fighting innocence claims
Business|Finance|Technology

Motorola Solutions raises annual revenue and profit above estimates on strong demand for its security services

Motorola Solutions raised its full-year revenue and profit forecast and beat quarterly results on Thursday, as it sees robust demand for its safety and enterprise security services.

August 01, 2024
Motorola Solutions raises annual revenue and profit above estimates on strong demand for its security services
Crime|News|Sports|US|World

Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap

Brittney Griner knows only too well the swirling emotions of being involved in a prisoner swap

August 01, 2024
Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap
Health|News|US

Utah's top court refuses to revive abortion ban for now

Utah's highest court on Thursday refused to allow the enforcement of a near-total abortion ban while a lower court judge considers a challenge to the law by Planned

August 01, 2024
Utah's top court refuses to revive abortion ban for now
Business|News|Technology|US

Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced

The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve flawed tank cars the National Transportation Safety board has been trying to get off the tracks for decades

August 01, 2024
Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced
Americas|Crime|News|US

Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes a court appearance in Texas

A powerful Mexican drug cartel leader has made his second appearance in federal court in Texas after being taken into U.S. custody last week

August 01, 2024
Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes a court appearance in Texas
Opinion|Sports

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

August 01, 2024
Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final
News|Sports

Hear what Simone Biles told reporters after winning all-around gold

During a press conference, Simone Biles reflected on the stress and challenges leading to her gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.

August 01, 2024
Hear what Simone Biles told reporters after winning all-around gold
News|US

US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers

August 01, 2024
US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Britney Spears biopic will be made by Universal with Jon M. Chu as director

Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” and will develop a biopic of the pop star to be directed by Jon M

August 01, 2024
Britney Spears biopic will be made by Universal with Jon M. Chu as director
Crime|News|US

Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested

Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested

August 01, 2024
Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested
News|US

Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity

Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity

August 01, 2024
Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity
Election|News|US

JD Vance reacts to Trump's controversial remarks about Harris' racial identity

CNN's Steve Contorno speaks with Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance about the controversial comments former President Donald Trump made during a Black journalists convention about Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 01, 2024
JD Vance reacts to Trump's controversial remarks about Harris' racial identity
Election|News|US

Harris' reaction to Trump's combative Q&A with Black journalists draws laughter from crowd

Vice President Kamala Harris responds to President Donald Trump's combative tone during his interview with the National Association of Black Journalists and his false assertion that Harris “happened to turn Black” a few years ago.

August 01, 2024
Harris' reaction to Trump's combative Q&A with Black journalists draws laughter from crowd
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Prudential Financial's adjusted Q2 profit rises on US unit strength

Insurer Prudential Financial reported a rise in second-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, as its U.S. unit was boosted by stronger underwriting and higher investment returns.

August 01, 2024
Prudential Financial's adjusted Q2 profit rises on US unit strength
Crime|News|US

City of Clinton cautions drivers after UPS truck collides with train

City of Clinton cautions drivers after UPS truck collides with train

August 01, 2024
City of Clinton cautions drivers after UPS truck collides with train
Europe|US|World

Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

The U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released individuals in their custody as part of the exchange

August 01, 2024
Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
News|US

US targets surging grocery prices in latest probe

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US targets surging grocery prices in latest probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Apple breaks out of recent sales slump as it gears up to make its leap into the AI craze

Apple snapped out of a prolonged sales slump during its most-recent quarter

August 01, 2024
Apple breaks out of recent sales slump as it gears up to make its leap into the AI craze
News|Sports|US|World

U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight

Breanna Stewart scored 26 points and the U.S. beat Belgium 87-74, clinching a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals

August 01, 2024
U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

CBS names Dickerson, DuBois as co-anchors of the "CBS Evening News," replacing Norah O'Donnell

CBS News has moved fast to reconfigure the “CBS Evening News” after announcing the exit of Norah O'Donnell as anchor of the third-rated newscast earlier this week

August 01, 2024
CBS names Dickerson, DuBois as co-anchors of the "CBS Evening News," replacing Norah O'Donnell
Environment|News|World

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for July surge to highest in two decades

The number of fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region surged to a record high for the month of July in almost two decades, government data showed on

August 01, 2024
Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for July surge to highest in two decades
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Coterra Energy misses profit estimates on weak natural gas prices

U.S. oil and gas producer Coterra Energy missed analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by subdued natural gas prices.

August 01, 2024
Coterra Energy misses profit estimates on weak natural gas prices
News|US

Three adults, two dogs rescued from beached shrimp boat in Port Aransas

Three adults, two dogs rescued from beached shrimp boat in Port Aransas

August 01, 2024
Three adults, two dogs rescued from beached shrimp boat in Port Aransas
Americas|Crime|News|US

Alleged cartel leader Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada appears in federal court in El Paso

Alleged cartel leader Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada appears in federal court in El Paso

August 01, 2024
Alleged cartel leader Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada appears in federal court in El Paso
Business|Technology

Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals

Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD

August 01, 2024
Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Block lifts core earnings forecast on consumer spending strength

Payments firm Block raised its forecast for annual adjusted core earnings on Thursday and unveiled a $3 billion buyback plan, betting on resilient consumer spending

August 01, 2024
Block lifts core earnings forecast on consumer spending strength
News

Israel kills an Al Jazeera journalist and says, without evidence, he was a Hamas operative

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday it had killed Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul in an airstrike in Gaza, saying he was a Hamas operative who had taken part in the

August 01, 2024
Israel kills an Al Jazeera journalist and says, without evidence, he was a Hamas operative
Uncategorized

Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter

By Max A.

August 01, 2024
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Clorox forecasts annual profit above estimates, beats fourth-quarter profit on lower input costs

Bleach maker Clorox forecast annual profit above estimates after beating fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, banking on consecutive price hikes of its home care products and easing input

August 01, 2024
Clorox forecasts annual profit above estimates, beats fourth-quarter profit on lower input costs
Crime|News|World

Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers

Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers

August 01, 2024
Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month ahead of his 100th birthday with a musical gala at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

August 01, 2024
Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
Business|Economy|Finance

Canada's capital gains tax target falls short by C$2 billion, says budget officer

Canadian federal government's target for a bump in its controversial capital gains tax over the next five years will fall short by a tenth, according to an analysis released on

August 01, 2024
Canada's capital gains tax target falls short by C$2 billion, says budget officer
Crime|News|US|Videos

Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules

The man accused of beheading his father in their suburban Philadelphia home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online is competent to stand trial, Judge Stephen Corr made the ruling Thursday after a five-hour hearing in which prosecutors and defense lawyers each presented expert witnesses

August 01, 2024
Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

MercadoLibre's profit more than doubles in second quarter, beats estimates

Latin America e-commerce giant MercadoLibre said on Thursday its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter from a year earlier, beating analysts' estimates with Brazil's

August 01, 2024
MercadoLibre's profit more than doubles in second quarter, beats estimates
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits but misses revenue estimates

Amazon has reported a boost in its quarterly profits, but the company missed revenue estimates, sending its stock lower in after-hours trading

August 01, 2024
Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits but misses revenue estimates
Africa|Crime|News|World

Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation

Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation

August 01, 2024
Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roku's quarterly revenue beats estimates on ad strength

Roku beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and posted smaller-than-expected loss on Thursday, benefiting from strong ad sales and

August 01, 2024
Roku's quarterly revenue beats estimates on ad strength
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

MP Materials loss steeper than expected on low rare earths prices

U.S. rare earths producer MP Materials on Thursday reported a steeper-than-expected second-quarter loss due to falling prices for the strategic minerals and operational challenges, although

August 01, 2024
MP Materials loss steeper than expected on low rare earths prices
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Coinbase's second-quarter revenue surges on crypto trading revival

Coinbase reported a surge in second-quarter revenue on Thursday as trading volumes at the crypto exchange roared back to life thanks to market euphoria over easing regulatory roadblocks.

August 01, 2024
Coinbase's second-quarter revenue surges on crypto trading revival
Election|Finance|US

Trump campaign raises $138.7 million in July

The presidential campaign of Donald Trump raised $138.7 million in July, providing a cash on hand total of $327 million at the end of the month in which the

August 01, 2024
Trump campaign raises $138.7 million in July
Business|Technology

Snap forecasts weak revenue as big rivals threaten growth, shares slide

Snap forecast current-quarter results below expectations on Thursday as the Snapchat owner grapples with stiff competition from larger rivals for advertising dollars in an

August 01, 2024
Snap forecasts weak revenue as big rivals threaten growth, shares slide
News|US|World

Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap as heroes loyal to the Motherland

President Vladimir Putin gave Russian nationals freed in an historic prisoner exchange with the West a hero's welcome on Thursday as they stepped off a plane in

August 01, 2024
Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap as heroes loyal to the Motherland
Business|Finance|Health

Vertex Pharma raises annual revenue forecast on strong demand for its cystic fibrosis treatments

Vertex Pharmaceuticals raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on robust demand for its cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments.

August 01, 2024
Vertex Pharma raises annual revenue forecast on strong demand for its cystic fibrosis treatments
News|US

Vance blames Harris for illegal immigration during Arizona border visit

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for illegal immigration during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in

August 01, 2024
Vance blames Harris for illegal immigration during Arizona border visit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

DoorDash projects upbeat Q3 core profit on resilient online ordering, shares soar

Online delivery firm DoorDash forecast third-quarter core profit above expectations and surpassed revenue estimates for the June quarter on Thursday, sending its shares

August 01, 2024
DoorDash projects upbeat Q3 core profit on resilient online ordering, shares soar
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon says consumers cautious, forecasts revenue below Wall Street targets

Amazon.com reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said cautious consumers were seeking out cheaper options for purchases,

August 01, 2024
Amazon says consumers cautious, forecasts revenue below Wall Street targets
Business|Crime|News|US

Trump ally Clark should have law license suspended, panel finds

Attorney Jeffrey Clark, a senior U.S.

August 01, 2024
Trump ally Clark should have law license suspended, panel finds
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Intel to cut 15% jobs, suspend dividend in turnaround push; shares plummet

Intel said on Thursday it would cut more than 15% of its workforce, some 17,500 people, and suspend its dividend starting in the fourth quarter as the chipmaker pursues a

August 01, 2024
Intel to cut 15% jobs, suspend dividend in turnaround push; shares plummet
Sports

Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal

Simone Biles dazzled once again to win the gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal
Economy|US

Senate GOP blocks tax bill as Democrats spotlight child credit in election-year push

Senate GOP blocks tax bill as Democrats spotlight child credit in election-year push

August 01, 2024
Senate GOP blocks tax bill as Democrats spotlight child credit in election-year push
News|US|Videos

Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River

Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River

August 01, 2024
Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River
Health|News

Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals

Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts

August 01, 2024
Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals
Crime

Former president of Alameda swim team charged with felony embezzlement

Former president of Alameda swim team charged with felony embezzlement

August 01, 2024
Former president of Alameda swim team charged with felony embezzlement
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Chip index collapses 7% as Arm punctures AI optimism

U.S. chip stocks plummeted on Thursday in their worst day since 2020 after a conservative forecast from Arm Holdings dampened investor optimism about artificial

August 01, 2024
Chip index collapses 7% as Arm punctures AI optimism
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street slides after weak data kills early rally

The S&P 500 fell more than 2% and the Nasdaq more than 3% at one point late on Thursday, reversing early gains and closing the first session of August sharply lower after data spurred

August 01, 2024
Wall Street slides after weak data kills early rally
Business|Crime|Sports|US

Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business

August 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Cardi B announces she’s expecting her third child

Cardi B announces she’s expecting her third child

August 01, 2024
Cardi B announces she’s expecting her third child
Americas

Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope

Up to 3,000 Salvadoran Catholics will participate in Saint Óscar Romero's pilgrimage, an annual event that kicks off in El Salvador each Aug. 1 to honor San Salvador’s archbishop, who was appointed saint by pope Francis in 2018

August 01, 2024
Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope
Business|Finance|US

GM raises bar for employee performance with new ratings system

General Motors is changing the way it rates the performance of its salaried employees in the U.S. in a move to better reward high-performers and put pressure on low-

August 01, 2024
GM raises bar for employee performance with new ratings system
News|Science

"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads

"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads

August 01, 2024
"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
Environment|Health|News|Science

"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads

"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads

August 01, 2024
"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
Sports

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least 2 weeks because of a right foot injury

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss at least the next two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot

August 01, 2024
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least 2 weeks because of a right foot injury
News|Sports

Olympics-Swimming-Douglass takes 200m breaststroke gold, Smith bows out with silver

Kate Douglass underlined her remarkable versatility with gold in the women's 200 metres breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, beating Tokyo champion Tatjana

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Douglass takes 200m breaststroke gold, Smith bows out with silver
Sports

Dallas Cowboys rookie Cooper Beebe credits his mom for snapping prep ahead of training camp

Dallas Cowboys rookie Cooper Beebe credits his mom for snapping prep ahead of training camp

August 01, 2024
Dallas Cowboys rookie Cooper Beebe credits his mom for snapping prep ahead of training camp
News

7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges

The law doesn’t govern political prisoner exchanges. These are political processes done in secret, as governments can agree to whatever deals they want to make − and reject those they don’t.

August 01, 2024
7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges
News|Political|US|World

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

August 01, 2024
Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Britney Spears memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ headed to the big screen

Britney Spears memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ headed to the big screen

August 01, 2024
Britney Spears memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ headed to the big screen
News|World

Israeli military says warning sirens sound in northern Israel

Warning sirens sounded in northern Israel, the Israeli military said on Thursday, amid heightened alert over the possibility of retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah following the

August 01, 2024
Israeli military says warning sirens sound in northern Israel
Crime|News|US

ACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington has sued the city of Spokane, alleging its anti-homeless laws violate the state constitution

August 01, 2024
ACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling
Crime|News|US

N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years

N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years

August 01, 2024
N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris

Donald Trump's lawyers again asked the judge overseeing the former U.S. president's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star to recuse

August 01, 2024
Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris
Americas|Crime|News

Former Honduras national police chief gets 19 years in US prison for cocaine distribution

The former chief of the Honduran National Police has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in a cocaine conspiracy

August 01, 2024
Former Honduras national police chief gets 19 years in US prison for cocaine distribution
Sports

Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold

Another romp for Summer McIntosh

August 01, 2024
Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold
Sports

Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first

Simone Biles edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil during a tense all-around gymnastics final Thursday to become a two-time Olympic champion

August 01, 2024
Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
Education

Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks

Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks

August 01, 2024
Emmett schools transitioning to four-day school weeks
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan declares Aug 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday declared Friday, Aug 2, a day of national mourning over the killing of the head of Hamas' political bureau Ismail Haniyeh.

August 01, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan declares Aug 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief
Education|News|US

Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns

Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns

August 01, 2024
Idaho's new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns
Crime|News|Sports

Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest

Georgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery

August 01, 2024
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Americas|World

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolas Maduro following the country’s disputed presidential election

August 01, 2024
Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount
US|World

Prisoner swap a legacy boost for Biden but critics see risks

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West in decades could help U.S.

August 01, 2024
Prisoner swap a legacy boost for Biden but critics see risks
MidEast|News|US|World

Netanyahu and Biden to hold call on Thursday, White House says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S.

August 01, 2024
Netanyahu and Biden to hold call on Thursday, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.

Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.

August 01, 2024
Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.
Americas|Economy|Election|News|World

Venezuela's oil industry operating normally amid election protests

Venezuela's oil production and exports were working normally on Thursday following last weekend's disputed presidential election that has triggered protests and international

August 01, 2024
Venezuela's oil industry operating normally amid election protests
US|World

Years of U.S. negotiations behind the Russia prisoner swap

The landmark prisoner swap agreed by Russia, the United States and several of its allies that brought home journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul

August 01, 2024
Years of U.S. negotiations behind the Russia prisoner swap
Crime|News|US

Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges

Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges

August 01, 2024
Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges
Science

Primordial spiny slug from China was forerunner of world's mollusks

Earth's roughly 76,000 species of mollusks come in an impressive variety of forms including clams, oysters, scallops, mussels, snails, slugs and even some

August 01, 2024
Primordial spiny slug from China was forerunner of world's mollusks
Environment|Science

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research

A broad review of shark research shows that sharks play critical roles in keeping ocean ecosystems such as coral reefs and seagrass beds healthy.

August 01, 2024
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Asia|News|US|World

Deadly Osprey crash caused by mechanical failure, pilot error, US Air Force says

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan in November that killed all eight crew members was caused by a failure in the gear box and the pilot's decision

August 01, 2024
Deadly Osprey crash caused by mechanical failure, pilot error, US Air Force says
Arts|Entertainment

'Bill & Ted' stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter eye Broadway reunion in 2025 for 'Waiting for Godot'

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who played a pair of extraordinary slackers in three “Bill & Ted” films, are reuniting on Broadway for a revival of the brainy, existential classic “Waiting for Godot.”

August 01, 2024
'Bill & Ted' stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter eye Broadway reunion in 2025 for 'Waiting for Godot'
News|Sports|World

What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2

Sha’Carri Richardson makes her long-awaited Olympic debut as track and field events rev up Friday at the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2
Health

"We were able to save 6 lives." Mom explains why more should become organ donors like her son

"We were able to save 6 lives." Mom explains why more should become organ donors like her son

August 01, 2024
"We were able to save 6 lives." Mom explains why more should become organ donors like her son
Crime|Sports|US

LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progresses

LSU projected starting cornerback Javien Toviano has been reinstated to the football program while he navigates legal issues stemming from his arrest on charges of video voyeurism

August 01, 2024
LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progresses
Celebrity|Health

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Miles diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Miles diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

August 01, 2024
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Miles diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
News|Technology

PM Starmer warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels UK riots

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned social media companies that they must uphold laws that prohibit the incitement of violence online after

August 01, 2024
PM Starmer warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels UK riots
Crime|News|US

Thieves crash Jeep into Balenciaga store near downtown Chicago; second store also hit

Thieves crash Jeep into Balenciaga store near downtown Chicago; second store also hit

August 01, 2024
Thieves crash Jeep into Balenciaga store near downtown Chicago; second store also hit
News|Sports

Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal?

College sports leaders believe they have found a way through a massive antitrust settlement to finally separate “true NIL” for athletes from what they say is booster-funded pay-for-play

August 01, 2024
Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal?
News|US

Colorado wildfire blamed for one death as California blaze expands

A fast-moving wildfire has killed at least one person in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Colorado, one of a handful of blazes burning across the state, while

August 01, 2024
Colorado wildfire blamed for one death as California blaze expands
Environment|Health|Science

Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae

Sea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom of harmful algae

August 01, 2024
Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Law firm Skadden hires Gonzalez-Sussman from Olshan

Law firm Skadden on Thursday said it hired a veteran attorney to head its shareholder engagement and activism practice at a time more investors are pushing corporations to change

August 01, 2024
Law firm Skadden hires Gonzalez-Sussman from Olshan
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

The Snoop Olympics: Paris proving a boon to NBC after interest waned in Tokyo and Beijing Games

Less than a week in, the Paris Olympics are turning out to be a good story for NBC

August 01, 2024
The Snoop Olympics: Paris proving a boon to NBC after interest waned in Tokyo and Beijing Games
Business|Food|Travel

Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu

Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant noodle offering off Korean Air’s economy menu

August 01, 2024
Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu
Election|News|US

A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori Bush

A pro-Israel super PAC that helped defeat one member of the congressional group called the Squad is pushing to oust another — Missouri's Cori Bush

August 01, 2024
A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori Bush
Crime|News|Uncategorized

Family offers $10,000 reward for information on Taylor Casey, Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas

Family offers $10,000 reward for information on Taylor Casey, Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas

August 01, 2024
Family offers $10,000 reward for information on Taylor Casey, Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

US 30-year mortgage slides to lowest since February, Freddie Mac says

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.73% this week, its lowest level since February as the bond market reacted to signs of

August 01, 2024
US 30-year mortgage slides to lowest since February, Freddie Mac says
News|US

US Justice Dept finds Texas violated the civil rights of youth in detention centers

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US Justice Dept finds Texas violated the civil rights of youth in detention centers
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers

August 01, 2024
US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears
Business|Health|US

Lilly CEO says weight-loss drug shortage to end 'very soon', Bloomberg News reports

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly expects its blockbuster weight-loss drug to officially come out of shortage in the United States in coming days, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing an

August 01, 2024
Lilly CEO says weight-loss drug shortage to end 'very soon', Bloomberg News reports
Business|News|Technology|US

Apple asks US judge to toss antitrust lawsuit

Apple on Thursday asked a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit by federal and state antitrust regulators accusing it of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market, saying the

August 01, 2024
Apple asks US judge to toss antitrust lawsuit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Bank of England rate cut boosts comeback factor for UK markets

Big investors are growing more confident about a comeback for neglected UK assets, with the Bank of England's move to cut interest rates from a 16-

August 01, 2024
Bank of England rate cut boosts comeback factor for UK markets
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, posts she's pregnant with their third child on Instagram

Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband, Migos’ rapper Offset

August 01, 2024
Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, posts she's pregnant with their third child on Instagram
News|US|World

Harris to return to Washington to welcome Americans freed in prisoner swap, says source

U.S.

August 01, 2024
Harris to return to Washington to welcome Americans freed in prisoner swap, says source
News|Political|US

Harris praises US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee as champion of justice

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday lauded U.S.

August 01, 2024
Harris praises US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee as champion of justice
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Hess shares fall most in 20 months on lengthy new delay to Chevron sale

Shares in U.S. oil producer Hess suffered their largest daily percentage drop in 20 months on Thursday on fallout from the lengthy new delay to its proposed sale to Chevron An

August 01, 2024
Hess shares fall most in 20 months on lengthy new delay to Chevron sale
News|Sports|US

Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling

Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling

August 01, 2024
Team USA’s Olympic 3x3 basketball teams are struggling
Arts|News|Science|US|World

Ohio historical society settles with golf club to take back World Heritage tribal site

Ohio’s historical society has struck a deal that will allow it to take control of ancient ceremonial and burial earthworks located on a golf course east of Columbus

August 01, 2024
Ohio historical society settles with golf club to take back World Heritage tribal site
Europe|Finance

BNP Paribas in talks to buy AXA Investment Managers for 5.1 billion euros

BNP Paribas is in exclusive talks with French insurer AXA to buy 100% of its AXA Investment Managers arm at an agreed price of 5.1 billion euros ($5.50 billion),

August 01, 2024
BNP Paribas in talks to buy AXA Investment Managers for 5.1 billion euros
News|Sports

First two kickoff under NFL's new rules are both returned to the 26

The first two kickoffs under the NFL’s radical new rule were both returned a yard farther than the old touchback

August 01, 2024
First two kickoff under NFL's new rules are both returned to the 26
Crime|News|US

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case

August 01, 2024
NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case
Business|Economy|News|Stock Markets|US

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

August 01, 2024
Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering
US

US EPA issues fuel waiver for Midwest states hit by refinery outage

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US EPA issues fuel waiver for Midwest states hit by refinery outage
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology

Canadian union Unifor calls for strict tariffs on imported Chinese EVs, components

Canadian labour union Unifor called on the federal government on Thursday to impose tariffs on all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), EV batteries and other

August 01, 2024
Canadian union Unifor calls for strict tariffs on imported Chinese EVs, components
Europe|News|US|World

Who was freed in major prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

Who was freed in major prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

August 01, 2024
Who was freed in major prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
News|US|Videos|World

JOYOUS REUNIONS AFTER FREED AMERICANS LAND IN US (4aET)

Joyous family reunions were caught on camera when Americans released from Russia came home overnight.

August 01, 2024
JOYOUS REUNIONS AFTER FREED AMERICANS LAND IN US (4aET)
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

NBC enjoys Paris Olympics success as Americans neglect work to watch the Games

The Paris Olympics have so far been a runaway hit for NBCUniversal, which achieved an advertising sales record and has seen ratings blow past recent prior Games.

August 01, 2024
NBC enjoys Paris Olympics success as Americans neglect work to watch the Games
Crime|MidEast|News

A woman is arrested in vandalism at museum officials' homes during pro-Palestinian protests

A woman has been arrested on hate crime charges in the vandalism of the homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests

August 01, 2024
A woman is arrested in vandalism at museum officials' homes during pro-Palestinian protests
News|World

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says

August 01, 2024
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped talk show

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped talk show

August 01, 2024
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped talk show
Economy|News|US|World

Reaction to major East-West prisoner swap

Here is international reaction to Thursday's East-West prisoner exchange: WALL STREET JOURNAL Wall Street Journal editor Emma Tucker, whose correspondent Evan Gershkovich was included in

August 01, 2024
Reaction to major East-West prisoner swap
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Why are teens so drawn to social media? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains

Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers the top question on the minds of CNN viewers when it comes to teens and social media - just why are they so drawn to it and why can't they seem to put their phones down? 

August 01, 2024
Why are teens so drawn to social media? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains
Education|Health|Lifestyle

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset

What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset

August 01, 2024
What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
News|US|World

Who is being freed in major Russia-West prisoner swap?

Following are details of some of the people from the United States, Russia and several other countries being freed in a major prisoner exchange, as named by the United States.  U.S.

August 01, 2024
Who is being freed in major Russia-West prisoner swap?
Business|Economy|Finance

Leisure vehicle makers feel the heat this summer as big-ticket spending cools

Makers of ATVs, boats and other recreational vehicles are staring at a bleak summer as caution around big-ticket purchases amid high interest rates has dashed hopes of a

August 01, 2024
Leisure vehicle makers feel the heat this summer as big-ticket spending cools
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Montenegro court approves extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to native South Korea

A Montenegrin appeals court has upheld a ruling by a lower court to hand over a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to his native country

August 01, 2024
Montenegro court approves extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to native South Korea
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say

Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say

August 01, 2024
Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say
Environment|News|US

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

A wildfire in Colorado's heavily populated Front Range region has burned about two dozen homes and outbuildings

August 01, 2024
Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
Europe|News|US|World

UK PM Starmer welcomes release of prisoners including Vladimir Kara-Murza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday welcomed the release of a number of prisoners from Russia including dual Russian-British dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, who had been

August 01, 2024
UK PM Starmer welcomes release of prisoners including Vladimir Kara-Murza
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

U.S. Treasury futures in unchartered waters as Fed cuts loom: McGeever

As the first U.S. interest rate cut in this cycle draws closer, long and short positions in the Treasury futures market, and overnight repo lending

August 01, 2024
U.S. Treasury futures in unchartered waters as Fed cuts loom: McGeever
Africa|News|World

Togo president keeps PM, promises new government

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has retained Victoire Sidemeho Tomegah-Dogbe as prime minister and a government will be formed in the coming days in line with a new constitution,

August 01, 2024
Togo president keeps PM, promises new government
News|Political|World

Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?

Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange

August 01, 2024
Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
Sports

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

The horse welfare scandal that has been the talk of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics is being noticed and highlighted by prominent voices in a related sport

August 01, 2024
Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport
Economy|Europe|Finance

British Airways owner IAG scraps deal to acquire Air Europa

British Airways owner IAG terminated its proposed takeover of Spain's Air Europa on Thursday, citing regulatory environment concerns, less

August 01, 2024
British Airways owner IAG scraps deal to acquire Air Europa
News|US

US Justice Dept. launches whistleblower program aimed at corporate crime

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US Justice Dept. launches whistleblower program aimed at corporate crime
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Why Trump wants the US government to have a 'national stockpile' of bitcoin

At a national bitcoin conference in Nashville, Donald Trump finally spelled out some of his crypto policy proposals including one hotly anticipated part of his plan -- building a strategic bitcoin reserve. CNN's Jon Sarlin explains what that is and why the crypto industry wants it.

August 01, 2024
Why Trump wants the US government to have a 'national stockpile' of bitcoin
Economy|Election|News|US

Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House

Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House

August 01, 2024
Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level since early February, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices

August 01, 2024
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February
Asia|News|World

Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

The Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land

August 01, 2024
Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
Crime|Education|News|Sports|US

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing

Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, saying they wrongfully fired him and violated his constitutional rights in response to sexual harassment allegations

August 01, 2024
Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing
Business|News|Sports|US

Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension

August 01, 2024
Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history
Health|News|Science

Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles

Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles

August 01, 2024
Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles
News|Sports|US

Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around final

Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics all-around finals

August 01, 2024
Olympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal in all-around final
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy

London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy

August 01, 2024
London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy
MidEast|News|World

At least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza, emergency services say

Israeli forces hit a school in Shejaia in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 29, Palestinian civil emergency services said, as fighting continued in various

August 01, 2024
At least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza, emergency services say
News|World

STORY REMOVED: US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap

Please disregard US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap, published at 11:46 a.m. ET on Aug. 1, 2024, and datelined in WASHINGTON

August 01, 2024
STORY REMOVED: US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap
News|World

Prisoners freed under major international exchange

Here are names of those freed under a major East-West prisoner exchange on Thursday, according to a senior Administration official.

August 01, 2024
Prisoners freed under major international exchange
Health|News|Sports|US

Browns RB D'Onta Foreman to be released from hospital after neck injury in practice

Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman is expected to be released from a hospital in Virginia after suffering a neck injury during a kickoff drill in practice

August 01, 2024
Browns RB D'Onta Foreman to be released from hospital after neck injury in practice
Lifestyle|News|Sports

'Seeing is believing': Simone Biles inspires a generation of diverse American gymnasts

The U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team proudly honors the inspiring journey of diversity within the sport. From trailblazing pioneers like Dominique Dawes to the current team of talented women of color, their achievements reflect a powerful legacy.

August 01, 2024
'Seeing is believing': Simone Biles inspires a generation of diverse American gymnasts
Opinion|Sports

Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too

Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too

August 01, 2024
Rebeca Andrade knew she could beat Simone Biles – now the whole world knows it too
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK PM Starmer condemns far-right for violence after Southport killings

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned far-right demonstrators after outbreaks of violence in London and elsewhere following the killing of three young girls in Southport,

August 01, 2024
UK PM Starmer condemns far-right for violence after Southport killings
News|World

As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps

When Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel negotiations

August 01, 2024
As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps
News|US|World

Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome

The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free

August 01, 2024
Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome
Crime|Europe|News|World

Germany plays key role in prisoner swap with Russian assassin release

The German government played a key role in Thursday's prisoner swap between Moscow and the West with its release of Vadim Krasikov,

August 01, 2024
Germany plays key role in prisoner swap with Russian assassin release
Crime|News

Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

One prisoner has spent over 5½ years behind bars in Russia while other, higher-profile detainees were released ahead of him

August 01, 2024
Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
MidEast|News|World

Who are the top Hamas leaders and commanders now?

Israel said on Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the overall leader of Hamas and the architect of the Palestinian group's Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israeli soil, had been

August 01, 2024
Who are the top Hamas leaders and commanders now?
Sports

Tarik Cohen informs Jets that he's ending his comeback and retiring from playing, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision says running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen has informed the New York Jets he’s ending his comeback bid and will retire from playing football

August 01, 2024
Tarik Cohen informs Jets that he's ending his comeback and retiring from playing, AP source says
Business|Finance|US

Are 401(k) matching contributions all they are cracked up to be?

When you are saving for retirement in a 401(k)

August 01, 2024
Are 401(k) matching contributions all they are cracked up to be?
News|World

Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander

Lebanon's powerful Iran-backed group Hezbollah vowed on Thursday a "definite" response to Israel's killing of its top military commander, saying the strike had crossed red lines and

August 01, 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Business

US FDIC sexual harassment prevention deficient, watchdog says

Efforts to prevent sexual harassment at the U.S.

August 01, 2024
US FDIC sexual harassment prevention deficient, watchdog says
Economy|Europe|Finance

German finance ministry advisory board doubtful about efforts to reduce budget gap

The advisory board to the German Finance Ministry sees the three options under consideration to reduce a 17 billion euro ($18 billion) budget shortfall as

August 01, 2024
German finance ministry advisory board doubtful about efforts to reduce budget gap
Crime|News|US

Appeals court upholds Donald Trump's gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case

A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case

August 01, 2024
Appeals court upholds Donald Trump's gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK firms scale back expected wage growth, BoE survey shows

British businesses' expectations for wage growth in the next 12 months cooled slightly in July, according to a survey that could help ease the concerns of Bank of England

August 01, 2024
UK firms scale back expected wage growth, BoE survey shows
Africa|News|World

At least three killed in Nigeria protests, witnesses say

At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the country against rising cost

August 01, 2024
At least three killed in Nigeria protests, witnesses say
Business|Finance|Technology

Tech giants faced major market cap drop in July on earnings worries

Global mega tech companies' market capitalisation dropped sharply in July, in response to disappointing quarterly results and concerns over high valuations, prompting investors to shift

August 01, 2024
Tech giants faced major market cap drop in July on earnings worries
Crime|News|US

Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case

A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his hush money criminal case, where the former U.S.

August 01, 2024
Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case
Health|Lifestyle

Don’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work

Don’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work

August 01, 2024
Don’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

August 01, 2024
UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings
News|US|World

Coast Guard repatriates 32 migrants to Cuba

Coast Guard repatriates 32 migrants to Cuba

August 01, 2024
Coast Guard repatriates 32 migrants to Cuba
News|World

Evan Gershkovich, the Russia reporter who became the story

Evan Gershkovich landed what he told friends he regarded as a dream assignment in Moscow in 2022 - reporting for a famous newspaper on one of the world's

August 01, 2024
Evan Gershkovich, the Russia reporter who became the story
News|Opinion|US

Trump on Harris: 'I didn’t know she was Black'

Donald Trump responds to questions about Vice President Kamala Harris and accusations about her being a "DEI hire" at the annual convention for the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago.

August 01, 2024
Trump on Harris: 'I didn’t know she was Black'
News|US|World

Echoes of Cold War in Paul Whelan's detention and release

On Dec. 28, 2018, agents with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a little-known former U.S. marine named Paul Whelan in Moscow's Metropol Hotel,

August 01, 2024
Echoes of Cold War in Paul Whelan's detention and release
Education|News|US

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states

A new federal rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity that took effect on Thursday remained blocked in 26 states

August 01, 2024
Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states
Crime|News

Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall

Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall

August 01, 2024
Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall
Africa|Health|News|World

How bad is the hunger crisis in Sudan and what does famine mean?

A global food monitor concluded on Thursday that war in Sudan had caused famine at a camp for displaced people in North Darfur, and similar conditions may exist elsewhere in the region.

August 01, 2024
How bad is the hunger crisis in Sudan and what does famine mean?
News|World

Israeli strike on Beirut shatters diplomatic understandings, sources say

Lebanon's Hezbollah did not clear its sensitive sites or evacuate top officials in Beirut's suburbs before this week's attack that

August 01, 2024
Israeli strike on Beirut shatters diplomatic understandings, sources say
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Former CNN anchor Lemon sues Musk over canceled X deal

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Thursday, months after a partnership with the X social media platform was scrapped claiming the X owner unfairly

August 01, 2024
Former CNN anchor Lemon sues Musk over canceled X deal
News|World

Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges

An extensive east-west prisoner swap, involving 26 people, took place in Ankara on Thursday, the Turkish presidency said.

August 01, 2024
Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US construction spending extends decline in June

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in June and the prior month's data was revised lower as higher mortgage rates weighed on single-family homebuilding.

August 01, 2024
US construction spending extends decline in June
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside

Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside

August 01, 2024
Olympic medalist Tom Daley unveils his latest achievement: A sweater, knitted poolside
Sports

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City

Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday

August 01, 2024
Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
Health|Lifestyle|Travel

This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents

This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents

August 01, 2024
This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's Maduro asks for phone call with Lula, says source

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has requested a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva amid tensions over a contested election, a Brazilian source

August 01, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro asks for phone call with Lula, says source
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Canada cuts, BoJ and Russia hike as other cenbanks dither in July

The Bank of Japan hiked its key interest rate for just the second time since 2007 and the Bank of Canada cut rates for the second month in a row,

August 01, 2024
Canada cuts, BoJ and Russia hike as other cenbanks dither in July
Business|Economy|News|US

US manufacturing gauge drops to eight-month low

A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity dropped to an eight-month low in July amid a slump in new orders, but that likely exaggerates the industry's struggles as production at

August 01, 2024
US manufacturing gauge drops to eight-month low
Entertainment|Sports

WWE's SummerSlam to be filled with action - and lots of sponsors

Just days away, WWE is gearing up for this year’s SummerSlam, which promises to bring lots of action - and sponsorships

August 01, 2024
WWE's SummerSlam to be filled with action - and lots of sponsors
Crime|News|US|World

Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap

American citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are expected to be part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. Whelan, an ex-US marine, was arrested in Moscow in 2018, subsequently charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Evan Gershkovich, a journalist with the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2023 while on assignment, and also charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years. The United States had designated both as wrongfully detained.

August 01, 2024
Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

3M appoints Otis executive Maheshwari as its new CFO

Industrial giant 3M Co on Thursday appointed elevator maker Otis Worldwide executive Anurag Maheshwari as its chief financial officer, succeeding Monish Patolawala, who was in the role for

August 01, 2024
3M appoints Otis executive Maheshwari as its new CFO
Crime

Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth 'devastated' after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property

Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth 'devastated' after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property

August 01, 2024
Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth 'devastated' after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Shake Shack shares up after better-than-expected Q2 sales

Shake Shack shares jumped around 16% after topping market expectations for second-quarter same-store sales, as demand for its burgers and chicken sandwiches stayed robust even as

August 01, 2024
Shake Shack shares up after better-than-expected Q2 sales
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Rowing-Best lives up to his name as US men's four grab rowing gold

American rower Justin Best has always had his sights on the top step of the Olympic podium, and on Thursday the 26-year-old from Pennsylvania finally made it as

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Rowing-Best lives up to his name as US men's four grab rowing gold
Business|Economy|Finance

Canadian factory PMI falls to seven-month low in July

Canadian manufacturing activity slowed to its weakest level this year in July as production and new orders fell at sharper rates, extending a record-setting run of

August 01, 2024
Canadian factory PMI falls to seven-month low in July
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cummins raises full-year outlook as demand picks up steam

U.S. truck engine maker Cummins Inc on Thursday beat second-quarter estimates and forecast improved revenue margins boosted by demand in the power generation market, sending its shares up

August 01, 2024
Cummins raises full-year outlook as demand picks up steam
Business|Economy|Finance

Major central banks' rate cuts gather pace

The global rate cut cycle is picking up steam, with half of developed markets' central banks having begun easing, and the U.S.

August 01, 2024
Major central banks' rate cuts gather pace
Crime|Europe|News|World

Stephen Lawrence's body to return to UK three decades after racist murder

The body of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager killed in an unprovoked racist attack in London three decades ago, will be returned to Britain from Jamaica where he was originally

August 01, 2024
Stephen Lawrence's body to return to UK three decades after racist murder
News|US|World

Why CNN correspondent believes Putin agreed to prisoner swap

CNN's Matthew Chance explains why he believes President Vladimir Putin agreed to a massive prisoner swap that included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

August 01, 2024
Why CNN correspondent believes Putin agreed to prisoner swap
News|Political|World

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

August 01, 2024
Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West
News|Science|US|World

Suspected human remains found at Michigan construction site determined to be from pre-modern era

Suspected human remains found at Michigan construction site determined to be from pre-modern era

August 01, 2024
Suspected human remains found at Michigan construction site determined to be from pre-modern era
News|US|World

3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

Three newly freed Americans are back on U.S. soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

August 01, 2024
3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
Crime|US

Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is fatally shot near Atlanta

Authorities say the teenage brother of a U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot in his home by a Florida sheriff’s deputy in May was shot to death this week near Atlanta

August 01, 2024
Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is fatally shot near Atlanta
Africa|Business|Economy

Ethiopian local authorities crack down on price hikes after currency float

At least two Ethiopian local governments have ordered the closure of dozens of businesses found hiking prices of basic commodities after the central bank floated the national

August 01, 2024
Ethiopian local authorities crack down on price hikes after currency float
News|Sports

Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament

Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament

August 01, 2024
Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament
Business|Economy|News|Travel|US

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them

August 01, 2024
Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them
Africa|Health|News|World

Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur

The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur, and have

August 01, 2024
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur
Europe|Travel

New tourist limits get warm welcome in Venice

Venetians and visitors alike welcomed new rules introduced on Thursday to limit the size of tourist groups in the latest effort to reduce overcrowding.

August 01, 2024
New tourist limits get warm welcome in Venice
Business|Finance

AI chipmaker Cerebras confidentially files for US IPO

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Cerebras Systems has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States as it prepares to challenge industry heavyweight Nvidia.

August 01, 2024
AI chipmaker Cerebras confidentially files for US IPO
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

EU seeking feedback on draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses

The European Commission said on Thursday it had launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on draft guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance,

August 01, 2024
EU seeking feedback on draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

How this fashion designer transformed a ‘tragic disaster’ into a picturesque home

How this fashion designer transformed a ‘tragic disaster’ into a picturesque home

August 01, 2024
How this fashion designer transformed a ‘tragic disaster’ into a picturesque home
Business|Finance|Food

Kellanova raises 2024 forecasts on stable snacks demand in North America

Kellanova raised its annual organic sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as consumers opted for its breakfast cereals and ready-to-eat snacks such as Pringles despite higher prices.

August 01, 2024
Kellanova raises 2024 forecasts on stable snacks demand in North America
News|Political|US

Obama and Bush join effort to mark America's 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W

August 01, 2024
Obama and Bush join effort to mark America's 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US worker productivity accelerates in second quarter; labor costs tame

U.S. worker productivity growth accelerated in the second quarter, keeping the increase in labor costs in check, and further brightening the inflation outlook.

August 01, 2024
US worker productivity accelerates in second quarter; labor costs tame
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall

Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros

August 01, 2024
Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

The Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate as inflation falls and the economy slowly recovers

The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row as inflation falls and the economy recovers more slowly than expected

August 01, 2024
The Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate as inflation falls and the economy slowly recovers
Economy|Finance|News

US weekly jobless claims highest in nearly a year amid summer volatility

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor

August 01, 2024
US weekly jobless claims highest in nearly a year amid summer volatility
Business|Finance|Health|US

Regeneron beats quarterly results on strong demand for eczema, eye treatments

Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals exceeded estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, driven by strong demand for its top-selling eczema and eye drugs.

August 01, 2024
Regeneron beats quarterly results on strong demand for eczema, eye treatments
Americas|Election|News

Brazil, Mexico and Colombia call for Venezuela to release full vote tallies

Brazil, Mexico and Colombia called for Venezuela to release detailed voting tallies on Thursday, while the

August 01, 2024
Brazil, Mexico and Colombia call for Venezuela to release full vote tallies
News

Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say

Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October because of the war in Gaza and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner

August 01, 2024
Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|US

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy

August 01, 2024
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Inside the dark world of dognapping

Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.

August 01, 2024
Inside the dark world of dognapping
Education|Opinion|Political

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.

August 01, 2024
Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
Election|US

Who will win in Arizona in November? It’s a toss-up − like it has been for years

While Arizona voters have selected a Republican in nearly every presidential election from 1952 through 2016, a changing population and hot-button issues have given Democrats recent wins there, too.

August 01, 2024
Who will win in Arizona in November? It’s a toss-up − like it has been for years
Environment|Science|Technology

Wildfires can create their own weather, including thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how

Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.

August 01, 2024
Wildfires can create their own weather, including thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Science|Technology

A new ‘guest star’ will appear in the sky in 2024 − a space scientist explains how nova events work and where to look

Your favorite TV show isn’t the only place where guest stars might appear. Keep an eye on the sky for the second half of 2024 and you might be able to witness a rare astronomical event.

August 01, 2024
A new ‘guest star’ will appear in the sky in 2024 − a space scientist explains how nova events work and where to look
Business|Science|Technology

Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people, study finds

Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the past when even as few as 5% of cars are driven by robots.

August 01, 2024
Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people, study finds
Education|Health

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.

August 01, 2024
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Business|Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery's sports-streaming JV priced at $42.99/month

Venu Sports, the streaming service formed by Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery, will be priced at $42.99 per month with a seven-day free trial, it said on Thursday.

August 01, 2024
Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery's sports-streaming JV priced at $42.99/month
Celebrity|Entertainment

Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge

Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judges’ table on “American Idol,” filling Katy Perry’s spot after her departure from the show in May

August 01, 2024
Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge
Business|Economy|Finance

Dominion Energy posts fall in second-quarter profit on higher expenses

Dominion Energy posted a fall in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher interest and maintenance costs weighed on the electric utility.

August 01, 2024
Dominion Energy posts fall in second-quarter profit on higher expenses
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Elliott offers Starbucks settlement to allow CEO to keep top job, CNBC reports

Elliott Management has proposed board expansion and governance improvement at coffee chain Starbucks as part of a settlement that would allow CEO Laxman Narasimhan to keep his position,

August 01, 2024
Elliott offers Starbucks settlement to allow CEO to keep top job, CNBC reports
Sports

After being traded in the middle of a series, MLB player takes short walk across stadium to new team

After being traded in the middle of a series, MLB player takes short walk across stadium to new team

August 01, 2024
After being traded in the middle of a series, MLB player takes short walk across stadium to new team
Americas|News|Political

US proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees
Business|News|Travel|US

Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children

August 01, 2024
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

US navy shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls beats second-quarter estimates

Huntington Ingalls on Thursday reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, as heightened global tensions drove up demand for aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships and

August 01, 2024
US navy shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls beats second-quarter estimates
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB's Stournaras raises risk of too low inflation, Platow reports

A weak euro zone economy may drag inflation below the European Central Bank's 2% target, ECB policymaker Yannis Stournaras said in an interview published on Thursday, reaffirming

August 01, 2024
ECB's Stournaras raises risk of too low inflation, Platow reports
Asia|News|Sports

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the Paris Olympics semifinals to Zheng Qinwen of China 6-2, 7-5

August 01, 2024
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics
Business

Roblox raises bookings forecast, CFO exit weighs on shares

Roblox raised its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, as user engagement increased on its platform during the summer holidays and more mature content helped it draw

August 01, 2024
Roblox raises bookings forecast, CFO exit weighs on shares
Uncategorized

US progressives push for Nvidia antitrust investigation

By Jody Godoy and Max A.

August 01, 2024
US progressives push for Nvidia antitrust investigation
News|US

Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch

Donald Trump falsely suggested Vice President Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as he appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago

August 01, 2024
Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch
Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time in four years, but it was the closest call

Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time in four years, but it was the closest call

August 01, 2024
Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time in four years, but it was the closest call
Europe|Travel

Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism

Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism

August 01, 2024
Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism
Europe|News|World

Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing

Sitting in a spartan, third-class train carriage about to leave Pokrovsk's railway station in eastern Ukraine, Volodymyr Arkhipov reflected on the grinding

August 01, 2024
Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing
News|World

As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?

More than 100 conflicts fester around the world

August 01, 2024
As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?
News|Sports

Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’

Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’

August 01, 2024
Turkey’s understated Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal and goes viral for ‘insane aura’
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Maersk hikes outlook again on Red Sea crisis, but cautious on Q4

Shipping group Maersk raised its full-year earnings and market demand forecasts on Thursday, partly due to disruptions to Red Sea trading routes, but also said

August 01, 2024
Maersk hikes outlook again on Red Sea crisis, but cautious on Q4
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Hershey trims annual forecasts as higher prices dent demand

Hershey cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Thursday and posted a near 17% drop in quarterly sales, highlighting cautious consumer spending for its candy and chocolates. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

August 01, 2024
Hershey trims annual forecasts as higher prices dent demand
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

NYSE-parent ICE beats profit views, helped by boost in energy trading

Intercontinental Exchange on Thursday reported a quarterly profit rise of 9% that topped analyst estimates, helped by robust trading in energy markets.

August 01, 2024
NYSE-parent ICE beats profit views, helped by boost in energy trading
News|US

Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package

Vermonters started removing debris and silt from their houses and yards and pulled damaged goods from homes as crews began the process of repairing roads from the latest bout of violent flooding

August 01, 2024
Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Labcorp beats Q2 profit and revenue estimates on demand for health tests

Labcorp beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday on strong demand for its diagnostic tests, and raised its sales growth forecast for the year.

August 01, 2024
Labcorp beats Q2 profit and revenue estimates on demand for health tests
Business|Economy|Finance

Ball Corp's second-quarter profit beats as cost savings pay off

Ball Corp reported a second-quarter profit on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates as the beer can maker benefited from cost-reduction plans and lower input costs.

August 01, 2024
Ball Corp's second-quarter profit beats as cost savings pay off
Entertainment

Water dilemmas in Olympic triathlon are nothing new, from stray boats to shark watches to bacteria

There are no sharks in the Seine, contrary to a recent action/horror movie made on the subject

August 01, 2024
Water dilemmas in Olympic triathlon are nothing new, from stray boats to shark watches to bacteria
Europe|News

Italian opposition claims support for regional reform referendum

Elly Schlein, the leader of Italy's main opposition party, said on Thursday that the required 500,000 signatures in 10 days had been collected to push for a

August 01, 2024
Italian opposition claims support for regional reform referendum
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Bank of England cuts rates from 16-year high

The Bank of England cut interest rates from a 16-year high on Thursday after a narrow vote in favour from policymakers divided over whether inflation pressures had eased sufficiently

August 01, 2024
Bank of England cuts rates from 16-year high
Europe|News|World

Italy's plan to open migrant camps in Albania faces more delays

A controversial plan in Italy to set up detention camps in Albania for migrants picked up at sea has again been delayed, with a source close to the matter saying on Thursday it was a

August 01, 2024
Italy's plan to open migrant camps in Albania faces more delays
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Occidental Petroleum says Colombia's Ecopetrol will not buy CrownRock stake

Occidental Petroleum said on Thursday that Colombia's Ecopetrol will not buy a stake in shale oil producer CrownRock after the U.S. company said last month they were in talks for a

August 01, 2024
Occidental Petroleum says Colombia's Ecopetrol will not buy CrownRock stake
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, honoring heroes of doomed fight for freedom

Warsaw has come to a standstill on the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising

August 01, 2024
Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, honoring heroes of doomed fight for freedom
Business|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Ferrari lifts forecasts on pricier models and personal touches

Pricier models such as the Daytona SP3 and growing demand from buyers for personal touches helped Ferrari beat second-quarter results forecasts on Thursday and

August 01, 2024
Ferrari lifts forecasts on pricier models and personal touches
Africa|Economy|News|World

Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria's economy. At least 2 killed

Security forces have fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria as thousands, mostly young people, poured onto the streets to rally against the country’s spiraling economy

August 01, 2024
Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria's economy. At least 2 killed
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Bank of England cuts rates from 16-year high, will be 'careful' on next moves

The Bank of England cut interest rates from a 16-year high on Thursday after a tight vote by its policymakers who were split over

August 01, 2024
Bank of England cuts rates from 16-year high, will be 'careful' on next moves
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

ConocoPhillips beats Q2 profit, reaffirms shareholder return for 2024

U.S. oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips' second-quarter profit beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday, benefiting from higher output and commodity prices.

August 01, 2024
ConocoPhillips beats Q2 profit, reaffirms shareholder return for 2024
Business|Economy|Finance

Spirit forecasts steeper loss on 'intense competitive battle' for leisure travelers

Spirit Airlines on Thursday warned of a steeper loss in the current quarter, citing an "intense competitive battle" for the price-sensitive leisure

August 01, 2024
Spirit forecasts steeper loss on 'intense competitive battle' for leisure travelers
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Canada Goose bucks luxury slowdown in China, tops quarterly estimates

Canada Goose beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, benefiting from steady consumer demand in China for its puffer jackets and sweats, bucking

August 01, 2024
Canada Goose bucks luxury slowdown in China, tops quarterly estimates
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance

North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a 'wrecking ball'

Britain's decision to increase a windfall tax on oil and gas producers to help pay for its push to grow renewables will lead to a sharp drop in

August 01, 2024
North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a 'wrecking ball'
Business|Finance|US

Biogen lifts profit forecast, signals progress in turnaround effort

Biogen lifted its full-year profit forecast on Thursday due to cost cuts and better-than-expected sales of its various treatments, even as the U.S. adoption

August 01, 2024
Biogen lifts profit forecast, signals progress in turnaround effort
Business|Finance|Technology

Mobileye slashes annual forecasts on uncertain demand; shares fall

Mobileye Global cut its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, slammed by volatile demand for its driver-assistance chips in China, even as it recovered

August 01, 2024
Mobileye slashes annual forecasts on uncertain demand; shares fall
Business|Finance|Technology

Mobileye slashes annual forecasts on sluggish demand; shares tank

Mobileye Global cut its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, slammed by volatile demand for its driver-assistance chips in China, even as it recovered

August 01, 2024
Mobileye slashes annual forecasts on sluggish demand; shares tank
News|Sports|World

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits

Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds

August 01, 2024
Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Thomson Reuters raises sales forecast as earnings top estimates

Thomson Reuters reported second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations on Thursday as revenue rose 6% and it continued to aggressively deploy artificial

August 01, 2024
Thomson Reuters raises sales forecast as earnings top estimates
MidEast|News|World

Mohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead

Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza, is said to be dead following an Israeli airstrike last month

August 01, 2024
Mohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead
Business|Finance

Refiner HF Sinclair beats quarterly profit estimates on higher processing volumes

HF Sinclair reported a quarterly profit on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates as it processed higher volumes of crude oil and on strength at its lubricants and midstream units, all of

August 01, 2024
Refiner HF Sinclair beats quarterly profit estimates on higher processing volumes
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna cuts 2024 sales forecast, sees low EU vaccine revenue into 2026

Moderna on Thursday cut its 2024 sales forecast for COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines by up to 25%, or $1 billion, due partly to low COVID

August 01, 2024
Moderna cuts 2024 sales forecast, sees low EU vaccine revenue into 2026
News|US

In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month

August 01, 2024
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Africa|Crime|News|Videos|World

At least 3 killed in Nigeria at protests over high cost of living

At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied

August 01, 2024
At least 3 killed in Nigeria at protests over high cost of living
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead

Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violence that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured

August 01, 2024
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic

The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic

August 01, 2024
The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic
Economy|News|US

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

August 01, 2024
Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Carvana shares surge on robust 2024 core profit forecast

Shares of Carvana surged nearly 15% a day after the used car retailer forecast annual core profit above Wall Street estimates, as more car buyers consider shopping online.

August 01, 2024
Carvana shares surge on robust 2024 core profit forecast
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

After a scandalous year, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants return

After a scandalous year, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants return

August 01, 2024
After a scandalous year, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants return
Asia|Business|Economy

Hong Kong June retail sales fall 9.7% y/y in 'challenged' sector

Hong Kong's June retail sales fell 9.7% from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, reflecting the changing consumption patterns of visitors and residents and the

August 01, 2024
Hong Kong June retail sales fall 9.7% y/y in 'challenged' sector
Crime|News|US

Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed

Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed

August 01, 2024
Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed
Africa|Health

Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa so far this year, but few treatments and vaccines available

African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% so far this year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of treatments or vaccines on the continent

August 01, 2024
Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa so far this year, but few treatments and vaccines available
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks slump in August kick-off as data reignites slowdown worries

U.S. stocks kicked off August sharply lower after a round of economic data on Thursday spurred concerns the economy may be slowing faster than anticipated

August 01, 2024
Stocks slump in August kick-off as data reignites slowdown worries
Americas|Election|News|US|World

Will Venezuela's disputed election lead to new era of isolation?

The United States is considering fresh sanctions on Venezuela following Sunday's disputed presidential election.

August 01, 2024
Will Venezuela's disputed election lead to new era of isolation?
Science

Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

August 01, 2024
Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed nods to cut, chips rebound, BoE up next

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The Federal Reserve left Wall Street with little doubt about a first U.S. interest rate cut in seven weeks' time, but multiple cross-

August 01, 2024
Fed nods to cut, chips rebound, BoE up next
News|Political|US|World

Georgia aims to 'reset' relations with U.S. after Washington pauses aid

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday proposed a "reset" to mend relations with the United States, Interpress news agency reported, after Washington paused more

August 01, 2024
Georgia aims to 'reset' relations with U.S. after Washington pauses aid
Business|Finance|Technology

Talen Energy offers up nuclear-powered crypto mining campus stake, sources say

Talen Energy is looking to sell its stake in a cryptocurrency mining operation powered by its Pennsylvania nuclear plant in a process marketed to both data center

August 01, 2024
Talen Energy offers up nuclear-powered crypto mining campus stake, sources say
Americas|Crime|US

'El Mayo,' alleged Mexican drug kingpin, appears in US court in wheelchair

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the notorious alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, appeared in an El Paso, Texas courtroom in a wheelchair on

August 01, 2024
'El Mayo,' alleged Mexican drug kingpin, appears in US court in wheelchair
Asia|Business|Finance

China developer returns buyers' deposits for unfinished homes, local media says

A Chinese property developer is giving back homebuyers the deposit they paid for apartments in a project it was unable to finish as part of a housing return programme coordinated

August 01, 2024
China developer returns buyers' deposits for unfinished homes, local media says
Asia|Business|News|Travel

An airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame

An airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame

August 01, 2024
An airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame
News|US

Get ready for even more JD Vance in the spotlight after shaky rollout

Get ready for even more JD Vance in the spotlight after shaky rollout

August 01, 2024
Get ready for even more JD Vance in the spotlight after shaky rollout
MidEast|News|World

Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, its

August 01, 2024
Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?
Europe|Finance|Technology

EU approves Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion Juniper deal

The EU Commission on Thursday said it had unconditionally approved the $14 billion takeover of networking gear maker Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

August 01, 2024
EU approves Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion Juniper deal
News|World

Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month

Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month

August 01, 2024
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
Asia|Business

China securities official expected to lead Shenzhen stock exchange, say sources

China is expected to appoint a senior securities official to head its second-largest bourse, four sources said, filling a role that has been vacant for the unusually long period of seven

August 01, 2024
China securities official expected to lead Shenzhen stock exchange, say sources
MidEast|News|World

Elusive Hamas leader Deif masterminded Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas' military leader Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds of the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel, was an elusive figure who had a long and secretive career in the

August 01, 2024
Elusive Hamas leader Deif masterminded Oct 7 attack on Israel
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city

Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city

August 01, 2024
Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city
News|World

Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules

Parliament's decision to strip a jailed opposition lawmaker of his seat is "null and void", Turkey's Constitutional Court has ruled, prompting calls by his lawyer and the

August 01, 2024
Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules
Americas|Business|Europe|Technology

Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America

The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America

August 01, 2024
Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
Sports|Travel|World

Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics

Tahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but it’s only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations

August 01, 2024
Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Business|Food|Opinion

Coffee is becoming a luxury, and there’s no escaping it

Coffee is becoming a luxury, and there’s no escaping it

August 01, 2024
Coffee is becoming a luxury, and there’s no escaping it
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving

August 01, 2024
Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up
Business|Economy|Finance

Investors scramble to get out of the way of the rising yen

A dramatic rally in the yen is tapping one of the most powerful forces in markets: momentum.

August 01, 2024
Investors scramble to get out of the way of the rising yen
Business|Economy|News

UK manufacturers show fresh signs of life after election, PMI shows

British factories recorded their best month for two years during July, with output and hiring rising and optimism building after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's landslide

August 01, 2024
UK manufacturers show fresh signs of life after election, PMI shows
MidEast|News|World

Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas' military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July

August 01, 2024
Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas' military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News|Travel

Don't panic! Taylor Swift warned fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concert

Taylor Swift warned fans traveling to her first concert in Warsaw this week to not panic when they hear sirens marking a World War II anniversary

August 01, 2024
Don't panic! Taylor Swift warned fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concert
News|World

Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on

August 01, 2024
Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says
MidEast|News|World

Iran, its proxies will meet to discuss retaliation against Israel, say sources

Top Iranian officials will meet the representatives of Iran's regional allies from Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Thursday to discuss

August 01, 2024
Iran, its proxies will meet to discuss retaliation against Israel, say sources
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign outflow in 10 months

Japanese stocks witnessed heavy foreign outflows in the week to July 26, as a strengthening yen and a sell-off in global technology stocks dampened investor sentiment.

August 01, 2024
Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign outflow in 10 months
Crime|News|Political

British prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will set a national policing capability to crack down on violent protesters after clashes with police across England the past two nights

August 01, 2024
British prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls
Asia|News|World

South Korea says ready to offer flood relief to North Korea

South Korea is ready to provide North Korea with relief supplies for damage caused by recent heavy rainfall, South Korea's Red Cross said on Thursday, marking a rare

August 01, 2024
South Korea says ready to offer flood relief to North Korea
Europe

Euro zone factory activity stuck in a rut, July PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity remained mired in contraction in July amid a broadbased malaise, with output declining at its fastest pace this year, according to a survey which

August 01, 2024
Euro zone factory activity stuck in a rut, July PMI shows
Business|Europe|Finance

Downturn in German manufacturing accelerates, PMI shows

The downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector, which accounts for about a fifth of Europe's biggest economy, continued to gather pace in July, a survey showed on

August 01, 2024
Downturn in German manufacturing accelerates, PMI shows
Asia|News|World

Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'

Whenever it rains very heavily in the hills of Wayanad in southern India, many people stay awake, recalling a 2019 landslide that killed about 20 people.

August 01, 2024
Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'
Economy|Europe

Italian manufacturing eases downturn in July, PMI shows

Italian manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth month running in July but at a slower pace than the month before, a survey showed on Thursday, with both output and new orders

August 01, 2024
Italian manufacturing eases downturn in July, PMI shows
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares slide more than 1% as bank stocks crumble

Europe's STOXX 600 closed more than 1% lower on Thursday, with banks leading the sell-off after Societe Generale cut a key target for its French

August 01, 2024
European shares slide more than 1% as bank stocks crumble
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict

August 01, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan's Nissan, Honda to jointly research software, start talks with Mitsubishi

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have agreed to conduct joint research into technologies for a next-generation software platform, they said in a joint statement on

August 01, 2024
Japan's Nissan, Honda to jointly research software, start talks with Mitsubishi
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Thailand's flagship $14 billion handout scheme suffers early snags as millions rush to register

The Thai government's vaunted policy of giving away 10,000 baht ($282) to most of its population had an early setback on Thursday when millions rushed to sign up on the opening day

August 01, 2024
Thailand's flagship $14 billion handout scheme suffers early snags as millions rush to register
Americas|Election|News|World

Election jolts course through markets as risk returns

Venezuela's contested election is the latest in a blockbuster year that will see nearly half the world head to the polls.

August 01, 2024
Election jolts course through markets as risk returns
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Spanish manufacturing expansion slows down in July, PMI shows

Spanish manufacturing activity grew for a fifth consecutive month in July though at a slower pace than the previous month as demand was weaker, a survey showed on Thursday.

August 01, 2024
Spanish manufacturing expansion slows down in July, PMI shows
News|US|World

Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour

With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought this week to project an aura of calm normalcy as he traveled through Asia on his first overseas mission since President Joe Biden jolted the 2024 presidential race with his withdrawal

August 01, 2024
Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
Sports

Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles stands head and shoulders above rivals after clinching all-around gold

If anyone needed any confirmation about Simone Biles' standing in gymnastics, the sparkling GOAT necklace she slipped on and ecstatically

August 01, 2024
Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles stands head and shoulders above rivals after clinching all-around gold
Business|Europe|Finance|News

France, Germany property markets flounder as UK rebounds, MSCI data shows

French and German commercial property markets remained in the doldrums as deal volumes tumbled in the second quarter of 2024, while the British market showed signs

August 01, 2024
France, Germany property markets flounder as UK rebounds, MSCI data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

U.S. stocks tumbled after weak data raised worries the Federal Reserve may have missed its window to cut interest rates before undercutting the economy’s growth

August 01, 2024
Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Hedge fund allocations to China hit five-year low

Global hedge funds have trimmed their exposure to Chinese equities to the lowest in five years while ramping up investment in Japan,

August 01, 2024
Hedge fund allocations to China hit five-year low
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role

One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed while countering a Russian barrage, killing the pilot

August 01, 2024
One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role
Asia|Environment|News|Science|World

China records hottest month in recent history

China had its hottest month in observed modern history in July, Chinese state media reported, mirroring record hot weather seen around the world last month.

August 01, 2024
China records hottest month in recent history
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi profit climbs on asset sales, weaker yen

Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Mitsubishi posted increases in first-quarter net profit thanks to asset sales and a weaker yen, beating estimates.

August 01, 2024
Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi profit climbs on asset sales, weaker yen
Asia|Business|Food

Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises

Korean Air will stop serving instant cup noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on its long-haul flights, part of changes in response to

August 01, 2024
Korean Air cuts hot cup noodles in economy as turbulence rises
Business|Finance|Technology

Meta rallies as strong ad revenue cushions AI spending

Meta soared nearly 9% on Thursday after its rosy revenue growth signaled that strong digital-ad spending on its social media platforms can cover the

August 01, 2024
Meta rallies as strong ad revenue cushions AI spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Rolls-Royce to pay first dividend since pandemic as profits surge

Rolls-Royce will pay a dividend for the first time since the pandemic as Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic's recovery plan gathers pace, with the British aero engine

August 01, 2024
Rolls-Royce to pay first dividend since pandemic as profits surge
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

LSEG income surges as Microsoft joint venture moves to next stage

London Stock Exchange Group's income rose strongly in the first half, beating analysts' expectations, helped by progress with its Microsoft joint venture, as well as a

August 01, 2024
LSEG income surges as Microsoft joint venture moves to next stage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Shell beats forecasts with $6.3 billion second quarter profit

Shell reported second-quarter profit of $6.3 billion, a drop of 19% from the previous three months as refining margins and oil and gas trading weakened, though still

August 01, 2024
Shell beats forecasts with $6.3 billion second quarter profit
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Toyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal

Toyota says its April-June profit rose 1.7%, boosted by a favorable exchange rate, as vehicle sales grew around the world despite a certification scandal that halted production in Japan for several months

August 01, 2024
Toyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal
Business|Economy|News

UK house prices rise by most since Dec 2022, Nationwide data shows

British house prices were 2.1% higher than a year earlier in July, the biggest annual increase since December 2022, although they are still below peaks reached

August 01, 2024
UK house prices rise by most since Dec 2022, Nationwide data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years

The Bank of England is cutting interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020

August 01, 2024
Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years
Business|Economy|Finance|News

OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at meeting, sources say

OPEC+ key ministers meet on Thursday to decide output policy with sources expecting it is unlikely to make any changes to its current deal to cut production and to start unwinding

August 01, 2024
OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at meeting, sources say
Entertainment|News|Sports

All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics

All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics

August 01, 2024
All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women’s all-around gold at the Paris Olympics
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures

Hezbollah’s leader warned that the militant group's conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase.”

August 01, 2024
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Hugo Boss to focus on cost control after Q2 earnings slump

Hugo Boss confirmed the expected 42% drop in its second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, and said it was focusing on cost savings to boost

August 01, 2024
Hugo Boss to focus on cost control after Q2 earnings slump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China woes hit BMW as profit margin falls

BMW reported a lower-than-expected profit margin in its core automotive segment during the second quarter on Thursday, hitting its shares as heightened competition and

August 01, 2024
China woes hit BMW as profit margin falls
Asia|News|World

Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides

Indian soldiers rushed to complete construction of a metal bridge on Thursday to connect the worst affected area in the

August 01, 2024
Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides
Business|Economy|Finance

Volkswagen doubles down on cost cuts to try to revive margins

Volkswagen will need to make "significant cost-cutting efforts" in the second half of the year and beyond if it is to revive profit margins, the automaker said

August 01, 2024
Volkswagen doubles down on cost cuts to try to revive margins
Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ governor's hawkish streak signals more hikes to come

Once seen as a cautious policy dove, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is now presenting himself as a determined hawk who's not afraid to lift interest rates a few

August 01, 2024
BOJ governor's hawkish streak signals more hikes to come
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ sees chance wages, inflation could overshoot

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday there was a chance wage and price growth could overshoot expectations as labour markets tighten.

August 01, 2024
BOJ sees chance wages, inflation could overshoot
Asia|News|World

Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki

Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki

August 01, 2024
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Crime|News

Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack

Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack

August 01, 2024
Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack
Environment|News|World

Extended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals

Crippling drought from a nearly rainless year, along with record-high temperatures, is stressing farmers on the Italian island of Sicily

August 01, 2024
Extended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals
Business|Finance

AB InBev bucks series of gloomy earnings in booze sector

Anheuser-Busch InBev outshone rival alcohol producers who had struck a downbeat tone in their quarterly results, but even the world's biggest brewer was cautious on

August 01, 2024
AB InBev bucks series of gloomy earnings in booze sector
Business|Economy|Finance

India's factory activity maintains solid growth in July, PMI shows

India's manufacturing activity expanded at a solid pace in July thanks to continued robust demand, according to a survey that also showed cost pressures were

August 01, 2024
India's factory activity maintains solid growth in July, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

As rate cuts near, investors assess whether Fed can stick the 'soft landing'

As U.S. rate cuts come into view, investors are confronting a new challenge: figuring out whether the Federal Reserve will be able to ease

August 01, 2024
As rate cuts near, investors assess whether Fed can stick the 'soft landing'
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Big truckmakers bet on hydrogen to extend combustion engine life

Some of the world's biggest truckmakers, including Volvo and MAN, are reworking combustion engines to run on low-emission hydrogen instead

August 01, 2024
Big truckmakers bet on hydrogen to extend combustion engine life
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK PM to meet with police chiefs after second night of protests over Southport murders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet senior police leaders on Thursday, his office said, after a second night of clashes between protesters and police prompted by the

August 01, 2024
UK PM to meet with police chiefs after second night of protests over Southport murders
Business|Europe|Finance

Daimler Truck to cut employee hours in Germany amid weak Europe demand

Daimler Truck will cut hours and impose a job freeze for employees in its truck-making business in Germany, executives said on Thursday, as the truck and bus maker

August 01, 2024
Daimler Truck to cut employee hours in Germany amid weak Europe demand
News|Opinion|Sports|World

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

August 01, 2024
China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Tourist splurge in Japan creates new headache for luxury brands

Tourists are flocking to Japan to scoop up high-end clothes and handbags at a discount thanks to the weak yen currency.

August 01, 2024
Tourist splurge in Japan creates new headache for luxury brands
MidEast|News|World

For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error

Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel

August 01, 2024
For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error
Asia|Business|Technology

‘Terrible’: Apple removes new promo video after backlash in Thailand

‘Terrible’: Apple removes new promo video after backlash in Thailand

August 01, 2024
‘Terrible’: Apple removes new promo video after backlash in Thailand
Asia|News|World

Malaysia PM outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was removed,

August 01, 2024
Malaysia PM outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Toyota posts 17% increase in Q1 profit but shares tumble

Toyota Motor posted a 17% increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday, as cost-cutting and a weaker yen helped offset lower sales and a decline in production at

August 01, 2024
Toyota posts 17% increase in Q1 profit but shares tumble
Business|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Markets bet on beneficent BoE

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu All eyes are on the Bank of England today, now that the Bank of Japan delivered its second interest rate hike in 17

August 01, 2024
Markets bet on beneficent BoE
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|US

Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show

Manufacturers across the United States, Europe and Asia turned in a weak performance last month as factories grappled with tepid

August 01, 2024
Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show
News|US

Kamala Harris celebrates the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a 'force of nature' and a mentor

Vice President Kamala Harris has eulogized U_S_ Rep_ Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature."

August 01, 2024
Kamala Harris celebrates the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a 'force of nature' and a mentor
Business|US

Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks

Senators are heading home for the month after failing to advance a bill to expand the child tax credit and restore some business tax breaks

August 01, 2024
Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks
Crime|News|US

Inmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

An inmate has been sentenced to more than four years in connection with the 2018 prison slaying of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger

August 01, 2024
Inmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Election|News|Political|US

Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November

August 01, 2024
Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Election|News|US

Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is in the rare position of having to defend someone else’s controversial comments

August 01, 2024
Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory
Election|News|Political|US

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire has defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in the 5th Congressional District

August 01, 2024
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
Entertainment

Video game performers protest unregulated AI use at Warner Bros. Studios

Hollywood’s video game performers have picketed at the Warner Bros

August 01, 2024
Video game performers protest unregulated AI use at Warner Bros. Studios
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate, a poll finds several of the top contenders are largely unknown to voters

August 01, 2024
What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris
Asia|News|World

Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194

Hopes of finding more than 180 missing people alive are waning as rescue workers searched through mud and debris for a third day after landslides set off by torrential rains killed at least 194 people in southern India

August 01, 2024
Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194
Asia|News|World

Indonesia president-elect Prabowo says seeks stronger ties with 'great friend' Russia

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said his upcoming administration would maintain ties with "great friend" Russia after meeting President Vladimir Putin, adding that he

August 01, 2024
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo says seeks stronger ties with 'great friend' Russia
Sports

Top draft pick Travis Bazzana hits grand slam in High-A for first professional home run

Travis Bazzana, the top pick in this month’s amateur draft, hit a grand slam for his first professional home run in High-A Lake County’s 17-5 rout of Beloit in the Midwest League

August 01, 2024
Top draft pick Travis Bazzana hits grand slam in High-A for first professional home run
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China is capable, confident to hit 2024 growth target: state planner

China has the ability and confidence to achieve its full-year growth target of around 5% and will work to actively expand domestic demand, officials from the state planner said on

August 01, 2024
China is capable, confident to hit 2024 growth target: state planner
Americas|Crime|News

El Chapo's son did not kidnap Mexican drug lord, lawyer says

The son of jailed Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman did not kidnap drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the Guzman family's lawyer said on Wednesday, following

August 01, 2024
El Chapo's son did not kidnap Mexican drug lord, lawyer says
Asia|News|Political|World

Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown

Five years after Hong Kong's massive anti-government protests erupted, the lives of many young people who were jailed or arrested during Beijing’s political crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement remain in limbo

August 01, 2024
Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida

Japan appoints former top currency diplomat Masato Kanda as special adviser to the cabinet, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday.

August 01, 2024
Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks sell off as US data sparks worry, yields plunge

Global equities dropped on Thursday, with Wall Street's major indexes selling off as U.S. data sparked economic worries and financial

August 01, 2024
Stocks sell off as US data sparks worry, yields plunge
Crime|News|US

Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop

Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop

August 01, 2024
Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop
Business|Crime|Europe|News|Technology

UK police examining allegations Washington Post publisher purposely deleted emails in phone hacking scandal

UK police examining allegations Washington Post publisher purposely deleted emails in phone hacking scandal

August 01, 2024
UK police examining allegations Washington Post publisher purposely deleted emails in phone hacking scandal
Crime|Health|News|US

Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says

Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says

August 01, 2024
Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says
Crime|News

Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home

Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home

August 01, 2024
Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home
Asia|Business|Economy|News

Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks

China's sluggish manufacturing sector is poised for a "cruel summer" with two sentiment surveys this week pointing to a new level of gloom among factory

August 01, 2024
Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks
News|Political|US

Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee

Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee

August 01, 2024
Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
Asia|Crime|Health|World

Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies

Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies

August 01, 2024
Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies
Business|Finance|US

Mystery bidder for Paramount Global raises questions

Parties involved in evaluating offers for Paramount Global have raised questions about the legitimacy of Apex Capital Trust's bid for the company, one source familiar

August 01, 2024
Mystery bidder for Paramount Global raises questions
MidEast|News|World

Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Australia has asked its citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately, saying there was a real risk that the tensions between Israel and militant group Hezbollah could escalate seriously

August 01, 2024
Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Americas|Asia|News|World

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire

A Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait in what Ottawa called a commitment to an open Indo-Pacific, drawing a rebuke from China

August 01, 2024
Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire
News|US

Venezuela's Gonzalez should be recognized as election winner, says top US diplomat

U.S.

August 01, 2024
Venezuela's Gonzalez should be recognized as election winner, says top US diplomat
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut

The dollar gained on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions drove a safe-haven boost, while the British pound fell after the Bank of England cut interest rates

August 01, 2024
Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she is emphasizing the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November

August 01, 2024
Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect
MidEast|News|World

Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday, Iran's state-run Press TV said.

July 31, 2024
Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh
Arts|Science

Archeologists dig deeper into 200-year history of Maryland's Hammond-Harwood House

Archeologists dig deeper into 200-year history of Maryland's Hammond-Harwood House

July 31, 2024
Archeologists dig deeper into 200-year history of Maryland's Hammond-Harwood House
Economy|Finance|MidEast

Oil slips over $1 as supply intact despite Middle East conflict fears

Oil prices settled more than $1 lower on Thursday as global supply seemed largely unaffected by worries of a wider Middle East crisis after the killing of a

July 31, 2024
Oil slips over $1 as supply intact despite Middle East conflict fears
Crime|News

Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to Gavin Peterson’s death

Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to Gavin Peterson’s death

July 31, 2024
Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to Gavin Peterson’s death
Australia|News|Opinion|World

Australia struggling to improve Indigenous livelihoods, government report shows

Australia is struggling to improve the lives of the country's Indigenous population, with only five of 19 measures on course to meet targets, showed a government report

July 31, 2024
Australia struggling to improve Indigenous livelihoods, government report shows
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea factory activity growth slows on weak domestic demand

South Korea's factory activity expanded for the third straight month in July, but at a slower pace as weak domestic demand crimped output and new orders, a private-

July 31, 2024
South Korea factory activity growth slows on weak domestic demand
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's July factory activity slips on weak demand, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank modestly in July on tepid domestic and overseas demand and increased inflationary pressures, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

July 31, 2024
Japan's July factory activity slips on weak demand, PMI shows
Crime|News|US

Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killed

A scuba dive boat captain has been ordered to pay about $32,000 in restitution to the families of three of the 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019

July 31, 2024
Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killed
Asia|Economy

South Korea July export growth fastest in 6 months on solid chip demand

South Korea's exports rose at the fastest pace in six months in July on strong chip sales but missed market expectations, trade data showed on Thursday, amid worries

July 31, 2024
South Korea July export growth fastest in 6 months on solid chip demand
Asia|News|World

China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry

China and India will speed up negotiations around a disputed border and continue to maintain peace and tranquility in the areas, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on

July 31, 2024
China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry
Business|Economy|Finance

Irish manufacturing ekes out growth for just second time this year, PMI shows

Ireland's manufacturing sector eked out growth for just the second time in eight months in July, bouncing back after contracting at the fastest pace in a year a month earlier, a

July 31, 2024
Irish manufacturing ekes out growth for just second time this year, PMI shows
Europe|News|World

Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity

Ukraine's human rights commissioner demanded an explanation on Wednesday from Russian authorities over the death in captivity of a member of the Azov brigade who took part in the three-

July 31, 2024
Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity
Americas|News|World

Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’

Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’

July 31, 2024
Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’
Business|Economy|Finance

Keppel profit inches higher, with transformation into global manager 'bearing fruit'

Singapore's Keppel on Thursday posted a rise in first-half underlying profit on upbeat performances at its infrastructure and connectivity segments, with the company moving ahead in its

July 31, 2024
Keppel profit inches higher, with transformation into global manager 'bearing fruit'
Health

Millennials and Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study suggests

Millennials and Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study suggests

July 31, 2024
Millennials and Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study suggests
Business|Technology|US

Musk denies report xAI is considering acquiring Character.AI

U.S. businessman Elon Musk on Wednesday said his artificial intelligence startup xAI is not considering an acquisition of chatbot startup Character.AI, according to a statement on social

July 31, 2024
Musk denies report xAI is considering acquiring Character.AI
Education|News|US

Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings

Georgia’s state superintendent of schools says he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the state’s law against teaching divisive racial concepts

July 31, 2024
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
News|Sports

Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend

Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend

July 31, 2024
Olympic moment of the day: Léon Marchand turns himself into a French legend
News|Opinion|US

Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity

Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity

July 31, 2024
Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected as president and is working to devise a new negotiating strategy, a

July 31, 2024
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Asia|Business|Finance

Singapore's UOB looking at North Asia opportunities as wealth earnings jump

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported a 40% surge in wealth management income during the second quarter and said it was looking at opportunities in

July 31, 2024
Singapore's UOB looking at North Asia opportunities as wealth earnings jump
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Bank of England close to cutting rates from 16-year high

The Bank of England looks in a position to cut interest rates on Thursday after holding them at a 16-year high of 5.25% for the past year, though markets and

July 31, 2024
Bank of England close to cutting rates from 16-year high
News|US|World

‘Wow, shocking’: Son of a 9/11 victim reacts to report on possible Saudi involvement in 9/11

President of 9/11 Justice and son of a 9/11 victim Brett Eagleson joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss the unsealing of reports pointing to the Saudi Arabian government’s involvement in 9/11. 

July 31, 2024
‘Wow, shocking’: Son of a 9/11 victim reacts to report on possible Saudi involvement in 9/11
Crime|News|Political|US|World

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

July 31, 2024
US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US|World

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course

July 31, 2024
US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course
Election|US

GOP primary voters in Arizona's largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who defied death threats and near-constant harassment to relentlessly defend the legitimacy of Arizona’s elections, has lost his primary race this week

July 31, 2024
GOP primary voters in Arizona's largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

United Nations Security Council countries on Wednesday called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the

July 31, 2024
UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

23andMe CEO Wojcicki makes offer to take the firm private, filing shows

23andMe co-founder and chief executive Anne Wojcicki made a non-binding proposal to the board to acquire all of the company's outstanding shares not already owned by her or her affiliates

July 31, 2024
23andMe CEO Wojcicki makes offer to take the firm private, filing shows
News|World

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

July 31, 2024
Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Election|News|US

Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race

President Joe Biden is adjusting to a new reality 10 days after ending his reelection campaign

July 31, 2024
Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Carrie Underwood joining ‘American Idol’ as judge, replacing Katy Perry

Carrie Underwood joining ‘American Idol’ as judge, replacing Katy Perry

July 31, 2024
Carrie Underwood joining ‘American Idol’ as judge, replacing Katy Perry
Sports

Four takeaways from a thrilling night of Olympic swimming

Four takeaways from a thrilling night of Olympic swimming

July 31, 2024
Four takeaways from a thrilling night of Olympic swimming
Crime|News|US|World

Judge approves settlement in long-running lawsuit over US detention of Iraqi nationals

A judge in Detroit has approved a settlement in a 2017 lawsuit that challenged the detention of Iraqi nationals who were targeted for deportation during the Trump administration

July 31, 2024
Judge approves settlement in long-running lawsuit over US detention of Iraqi nationals
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star, acknowledges past 'inappropriate language' as controversies swirl

MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star and a philanthropic force with nearly unrivaled influence among young audiences, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator

July 31, 2024
MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star, acknowledges past 'inappropriate language' as controversies swirl
Business|Finance|Technology

Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates fueled by AI boom

Chip-making tools supplier Lam Research forecast September quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, anticipating a surge in orders from chip firms amid the AI boom.

July 31, 2024
Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates fueled by AI boom
Sports

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland

July 31, 2024
Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says
News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv does not want China to act as a mediator in its 29-month-old conflict with Russia but hoped Beijing would apply greater

July 31, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
Crime|News|US

White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92

White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92

July 31, 2024
White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Brazil holds interest rates as expected, flags 'greater caution'

Brazil's central bank on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged at a second consecutive policy meeting, as expected, flagging a need for "more vigilance" in

July 31, 2024
Brazil holds interest rates as expected, flags 'greater caution'
Business|Finance

MetLife posts Q2 profit beat on group benefits unit strength

MetLife reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in its group benefits unit.

July 31, 2024
MetLife posts Q2 profit beat on group benefits unit strength
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge says

A Georgia judge has chastised state prosecutors for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and three Atlanta activists who face racketeering charges connected to violent protests against a police and firefighter training center that critics call “Cop City.”

July 31, 2024
Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge says
Americas|News|World

Venezuelan migrants in Mexico worry for their loved ones as political unrest roils their homeland

Living in makeshift camps in the heart of Mexico City, many Venezuelan migrants grow increasingly anxious for their friends and family back home

July 31, 2024
Venezuelan migrants in Mexico worry for their loved ones as political unrest roils their homeland
Crime|News|World

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty

The man accused of being the main plotter in al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has agreed to plead guilty

July 31, 2024
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty
Crime|Health|News|US

Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer

Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer

July 31, 2024
Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer
News|US

Fed's Powell rejects idea politics has any bearing on policy choices

U.S.

July 31, 2024
Fed's Powell rejects idea politics has any bearing on policy choices
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Insurer Aflac beats quarterly profit estimates on higher U.S. premiums

Life and health insurer Aflac reported second-quarter profit above analysts' estimates on Wednesday, helped by higher premiums earned in its U.S. unit.

July 31, 2024
Insurer Aflac beats quarterly profit estimates on higher U.S. premiums
Crime|News|US

Nicolae Miu sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin river stabbing incident that left one teen dead

Nicolae Miu sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin river stabbing incident that left one teen dead

July 31, 2024
Nicolae Miu sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin river stabbing incident that left one teen dead
Crime|News|US

Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene

Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene

July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene
News|US|World

Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo

The man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices, held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have agreed

July 31, 2024
Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
Asia|Finance

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

July 31, 2024
Extraordinary rally rips through all markets
Americas|News|Political|World

Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time

President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, but regional leaders and outside observers have cried foul.

July 31, 2024
Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time
Crime|News|US

911 calls before Sonya Massey's shooting include 1 from her mother asking officers not to 'hurt her'

Records released by Illinois authorities show that two emergency response calls were made from the home of Sonya Massey in the days leading up to her death

July 31, 2024
911 calls before Sonya Massey's shooting include 1 from her mother asking officers not to 'hurt her'
Business|Technology

‘This story is no longer available’: Instagram permanently deletes some photos

‘This story is no longer available’: Instagram permanently deletes some photos

July 31, 2024
‘This story is no longer available’: Instagram permanently deletes some photos
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Chevron says Guyana arbitration hearing to begin in May

U.S. oil major Chevron said on Wednesday that hearing for an arbitration regarding Hess' Guyana assets have been scheduled for May 2025.

July 31, 2024
Chevron says Guyana arbitration hearing to begin in May
Business|Finance

Etsy beats quarterly revenue estimates on steady demand for personalized gifts

Etsy beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and gross merchandise sales on Wednesday, helped by steady demand for personalized gifts at its online marketplace.

July 31, 2024
Etsy beats quarterly revenue estimates on steady demand for personalized gifts
News|Technology|US

US road safety agency will look into fatal crash near Seattle involving Tesla using automated system

U.S. road safety investigators say they will look into an April crash near Seattle after authorities determined that a Tesla was operating on the company’s “Full Self-Driving” system when it hit and killed a motorcyclist

July 31, 2024
US road safety agency will look into fatal crash near Seattle involving Tesla using automated system
Africa|Health|News|World

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

July 31, 2024
Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread
News|Opinion|US

Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott

Former President Donald Trump's appearance before a conference of Black journalists, already a source of controversy before it even took place, was remarkably contentious — primarily due to Trump's reaction to sharp questioning from ABC News' Rachel Scott

July 31, 2024
Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott
Business|Crime|News|Technology|US

Lawyers for families of passengers killed in 737 Max crashes ask court to block Boeing plea deal

Families of some of the people killed in Boeing Max crashes are asking a judge to reject a plea agreement that the aircraft maker struck with the prosecutors

July 31, 2024
Lawyers for families of passengers killed in 737 Max crashes ask court to block Boeing plea deal
Business|Finance|Technology|US

CrowdStrike is sued by shareholders over huge software outage

CrowdStrike has been sued by shareholders who said the cybersecurity company defrauded them by concealing how its inadequate software testing could cause the July 19

July 31, 2024
CrowdStrike is sued by shareholders over huge software outage
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

July 31, 2024
Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
Australia|News|Sports|US|World

US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia

US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia

July 31, 2024
US women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympic quarterfinals as group winner after 2-1 victory over Australia
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Tumbling lithium prices push Albemarle to fresh round of cost cuts

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, said on Wednesday it would slash costs for the second time this year and that everything but its dividend could be on

July 31, 2024
Tumbling lithium prices push Albemarle to fresh round of cost cuts
MidEast|News|World

With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival

A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.

July 31, 2024
With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival
News|Sports|US|World

US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals

The U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago

July 31, 2024
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
Business|Travel

US airlines jump on the premium-seat bandwagon

Demand for high-end travel is booming, and U.S. carriers are in a rush to seize on it.

July 31, 2024
US airlines jump on the premium-seat bandwagon
MidEast|News|World

US expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflict risk

The White House on Wednesday voiced concern about the increased risk of an escalation into a broader Middle East war after the assassination

July 31, 2024
US expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflict risk
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Casino Operator MGM beats second-quarter estimates on recovery in Macau business

MGM Resorts International beat Wall Street's second-quarter estimates on Wednesday, thanks to a strong recovery in Macau following the easing of pandemic-related restrictions last year.

July 31, 2024
Casino Operator MGM beats second-quarter estimates on recovery in Macau business
Crime|News|US

Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors

Former leaders of the now-defunct Penn State fraternity where pledge Timothy Piazza fell and later died after consuming a large amount of alcohol seven years ago await sentencing after pleading guilty to misdemeanors

July 31, 2024
Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors
Economy|Environment|News|US

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells AP a $4 billion settlement for 2023 Maui wildfire could come next week

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the parties in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little over $4 billion

July 31, 2024
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells AP a $4 billion settlement for 2023 Maui wildfire could come next week
Business|News|US

Boeing 737 MAX crash families say planemaker should face much higher fine

Families for some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes said on Wednesday a U.S. judge should reject the planemaker's proposed plea

July 31, 2024
Boeing 737 MAX crash families say planemaker should face much higher fine
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media

Ilona Maher is America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart

July 31, 2024
Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
Business|Finance|Technology

Cognizant raises full year revenue forecast, beats Q2 results estimates

Cognizant Technology Solutions raised its annual revenue forecast and and beat second-quarter results estimates on Wednesday, aided by businesses turning to the IT services provider to

July 31, 2024
Cognizant raises full year revenue forecast, beats Q2 results estimates
Sports

What's next for Katie Ledecky? Another race and a relay as she goes for more records

Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records

July 31, 2024
What's next for Katie Ledecky? Another race and a relay as she goes for more records
Business|Finance|Technology

Facebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, sending shares higher after hours

Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta’s expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track

July 31, 2024
Facebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, sending shares higher after hours
Business|Finance

Amazon set to join Big Tech's spending surge as AI race heats up

Amazon.com is expected to join Google and Microsoft on Thursday in reporting a surge in capital spending on artificial intelligence as Big Tech companies rush to

July 31, 2024
Amazon set to join Big Tech's spending surge as AI race heats up
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Corteva trims 2024 forecasts on pricing pressure in crop protection

Corteva cut its annual sales and operating earnings forecasts on Wednesday as the U.S. agrichemicals maker faces declining prices at its crop protection unit, sending its shares down 5.7%

July 31, 2024
Corteva trims 2024 forecasts on pricing pressure in crop protection
MidEast|News|World

White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’

White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’

July 31, 2024
White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’
MidEast|News|World

Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of central Istanbul late on Wednesday to protest the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

July 31, 2024
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Business|Finance|US

AIG reports smaller-than-expected rise in profit

American International Group reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower underwriting income in its general insurance unit tied to

July 31, 2024
AIG reports smaller-than-expected rise in profit
Health|Lifestyle|US

California cities divided on response to homeless encampments

San Francisco will ramp up sweeps of homeless encampments under a directive issued days after California Governor Gavin Newsom told cities to begin enforcing laws against

July 31, 2024
California cities divided on response to homeless encampments
Economy|Health|News|US

Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer

Millions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries

July 31, 2024
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Crime|News|Sports|US

Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages

The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages

July 31, 2024
Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

In ‘COUP!’ find a sharp ‘comedy of menace,’ with Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen

It’s the early days of the 1918 pandemic when a mysterious new chef descends on a wealthy family’s estate in the new film “COUP!"

July 31, 2024
In ‘COUP!’ find a sharp ‘comedy of menace,’ with Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Carvana forecasts 2024 core profit above Wall Street expectations

Carvana forecast annual core profit above analysts' expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its used vehicles and improved inventory management, which helped the used-car

July 31, 2024
Carvana forecasts 2024 core profit above Wall Street expectations
Business|Finance

EBay beats quarterly results estimates on steady demand for refurbished goods

EBay exceeded Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue and profit, buoyed by robust demand for pre-owned goods, cost-effective automotive parts and accessories.

July 31, 2024
EBay beats quarterly results estimates on steady demand for refurbished goods
Election|News|US

Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins

The closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah’s 2nd District U.S. House seat is challenging the primary election results in state Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent

July 31, 2024
Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
Business|Finance|Technology

Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check

Meta Platforms beat market expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and issued a rosy sales forecast for the third quarter, signaling that robust

July 31, 2024
Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

Arm stock dives 11% as slow AI gains lead to tepid outlook

By Max A.

July 31, 2024
Arm stock dives 11% as slow AI gains lead to tepid outlook
Americas|Business|Technology

AI could eliminate up to 5% of jobs in Latin America, study finds

Between 2% and 5% of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean are threatened by artificial intelligence (AI) and at risk of being fully automated, a report by the

July 31, 2024
AI could eliminate up to 5% of jobs in Latin America, study finds
Business|Finance|Technology

Chipmaker Qualcomm forecasts upbeat revenue, warns of trade-curb impact

Chipmaker Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for high-end Android devices and the need for more

July 31, 2024
Chipmaker Qualcomm forecasts upbeat revenue, warns of trade-curb impact
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

What to do — and what not to do — now that the Fed is signaling lower rates

What to do — and what not to do — now that the Fed is signaling lower rates

July 31, 2024
What to do — and what not to do — now that the Fed is signaling lower rates
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

What to do — and what not to do — now that the Fed is signaling lower rates

As the Fed inches closer to cutting its benchmark interest rate, how can households prepare? Karin Caifa reports.

July 31, 2024
What to do — and what not to do — now that the Fed is signaling lower rates
Election|News|Political|US

Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process worked

Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee

July 31, 2024
Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process worked
Business|Economy|Food

IHOP, Denny’s join value menu wars to win back price-conscious consumers

IHOP, Denny’s join value menu wars to win back price-conscious consumers

July 31, 2024
IHOP, Denny’s join value menu wars to win back price-conscious consumers
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

US lawmakers seek to block Chinese firms from solar manufacturing subsidy

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill that would block Chinese solar panel makers from claiming subsidies for their American factories.

July 31, 2024
US lawmakers seek to block Chinese firms from solar manufacturing subsidy
News|US

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’

July 31, 2024
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’
News|US

Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claims on Harris' race

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks former President Donald Trump's claims during his interview at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, including his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity.

July 31, 2024
Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claims on Harris' race
News|Opinion|US

Trump goes after Black journalists conference moderator

During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, President Donald Trump attacked one of the moderators, ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, and said he was invited under false pretenses. He added that he had "been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln."

July 31, 2024
Trump goes after Black journalists conference moderator
Asia|News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

July 31, 2024
Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
News|Travel|US|World

US urges citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

The United States on Wednesday urged its citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing rising tensions between Israel and the Lebanon-based

July 31, 2024
US urges citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Crime|News|Opinion|US|World

By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities

A group of nearly 70 people allege they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania

July 31, 2024
By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities
Celebrity|Entertainment

Ryan Reynolds says he and Blake Lively are embracing the ‘chaos’ of parenthood while they can

Ryan Reynolds says he and Blake Lively are embracing the ‘chaos’ of parenthood while they can

July 31, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says he and Blake Lively are embracing the ‘chaos’ of parenthood while they can
Arts|Entertainment

Blair Underwood is ready for more horror movie escapades after being in ‘Longlegs’

Blair Underwood is ready for more horror movie escapades after being in ‘Longlegs’

July 31, 2024
Blair Underwood is ready for more horror movie escapades after being in ‘Longlegs’
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya's inflation falls to 4.3% yr/yr in July

Kenya's inflation fell to 4.3% year-on-year in July from 4.6% a month earlier, the statistics office said on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, inflation was -0.2% from 0.4% in June.

July 31, 2024
Kenya's inflation falls to 4.3% yr/yr in July
Business|Entertainment|US

Walt Disney to cut jobs in television unit, Bloomberg News reports

Walt Disney plans to eliminate some jobs in its TV unit to cut costs in an eroding business, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

July 31, 2024
Walt Disney to cut jobs in television unit, Bloomberg News reports
Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

Look of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion and Kamala Harris serve the power pantsuit two ways

Look of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion and Kamala Harris serve the power pantsuit two ways

July 31, 2024
Look of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion and Kamala Harris serve the power pantsuit two ways
Crime|Food|News

'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville

'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville

July 31, 2024
'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville
Africa|Europe|News|World

Moroccan king invites Macron for state visit after W.Sahara position

King Mohammed VI invited French President Emmanuel Macron for an official visit, after Paris announced a position in support of Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed territory of

July 31, 2024
Moroccan king invites Macron for state visit after W.Sahara position
Technology|US

Trump says he is against everyone having an electric car

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was against everyone having an electric car despite the endorsement of billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of

July 31, 2024
Trump says he is against everyone having an electric car
News|World

What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations

A pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza

July 31, 2024
What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations
Entertainment|Sports

Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts

Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts

July 31, 2024
Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts
Business|MidEast|News|Travel|US

US carriers Delta and United to suspend flights to Tel Aviv

U.S. legacy carriers United Airlines and Delta Air said on Wednesday they will suspend their flights to Tel Aviv, Israel due to security concerns.

July 31, 2024
US carriers Delta and United to suspend flights to Tel Aviv
News|Sports

José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics

José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics

July 31, 2024
José Torres Gil makes BMX history for Argentina during ‘best final ever’ at Paris Olympics
Sports|Technology

Nothing could go wrong: The story behind the Paris Olympics cauldron balloon

The night the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath

July 31, 2024
Nothing could go wrong: The story behind the Paris Olympics cauldron balloon
Americas|Crime|News|World

After powerful kingpin's arrest, Mexicans fear violence may engulf Sinaloa

Scarred by the last bout of intra-cartel fighting, residents in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa are bracing themselves for violence amid fears

July 31, 2024
After powerful kingpin's arrest, Mexicans fear violence may engulf Sinaloa
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation

Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation

July 31, 2024
Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation
Sports

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand

July 31, 2024
Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Billionaire Ackman pulls IPO of Pershing Square USA days before debut

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman scrapped the launch of Pershing Square USA on Wednesday, days before the fund was slated to begin trading on the New York Stock

July 31, 2024
Billionaire Ackman pulls IPO of Pershing Square USA days before debut
Crime|News|US

'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape

'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape

July 31, 2024
'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape
Election|News|US

UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states

The United Auto Workers is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump

July 31, 2024
UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Powell: Recent price data bolstering confidence inflation moderating

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent inflation data is increasing the central bank's confidence that inflation pressures are moving back to the 2% target.

July 31, 2024
Fed's Powell: Recent price data bolstering confidence inflation moderating
Business|Finance

Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors' financial adviser $400k

Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors

July 31, 2024
Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors' financial adviser $400k
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire

Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government ever more openly at odds with diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to calm the region

July 31, 2024
Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
News|US

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile

July 31, 2024
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Colombia central bank cuts benchmark rate to 10.75%, hikes growth outlook

Colombia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 10.75% on Wednesday, its sixth cut since December, as the bank's technical team

July 31, 2024
Colombia central bank cuts benchmark rate to 10.75%, hikes growth outlook
MidEast|News|World

Al-Jazeera says two of its journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Al-Jazeera says two of its reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza

July 31, 2024
Al-Jazeera says two of its journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Instant view: FOMC does not change rates, but sets stage for September cut

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but opened the door to reducing borrowing costs as soon as its next meeting in September as inflation continues coming into line

July 31, 2024
Instant view: FOMC does not change rates, but sets stage for September cut
Business|Election|News|US

United Auto Workers union endorses Harris' bid for US president

The United Auto Workers union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. president on Wednesday, providing a likely boost for

July 31, 2024
United Auto Workers union endorses Harris' bid for US president
Crime|News|US

Secret Service detains man for incident involving security detail for Harris’ stepdaughter

Secret Service detains man for incident involving security detail for Harris’ stepdaughter

July 31, 2024
Secret Service detains man for incident involving security detail for Harris’ stepdaughter
Business|News|Technology|US

US stands by decision that 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, steps closer to huge recall

U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should be recalled

July 31, 2024
US stands by decision that 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, steps closer to huge recall
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Traders boost bets Fed goes big on Sept rate cut

Traders on Wednesday added to bets the Federal Reserve will start easing in September and go big when it does, even after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers are not thinking about a

July 31, 2024
Traders boost bets Fed goes big on Sept rate cut
Business|News|Technology

StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges

StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges

July 31, 2024
StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US mulls new curbs on China's access to AI memory chips, Bloomberg News says

The U.S. is considering unilateral restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips such as those made by Micron Technology and SK Hynix and equipment capable of making such semiconductors

July 31, 2024
US mulls new curbs on China's access to AI memory chips, Bloomberg News says
Lifestyle|Sports

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day

July 31, 2024
Former college baseball teammates become fathers to twins on same day
Food|Health|News|US

Here's what to know about recalled Boar's Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

A deadly food poisoning outbreak has led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of popular Boar’s Head deli meats made at a plant in Virginia

July 31, 2024
Here's what to know about recalled Boar's Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak
News|Technology|US

Tesla car that killed Seattle motorcyclist was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode, police say

A Tesla Model S car was in "Full Self-Driving" mode when it hit and killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in the Seattle area in April, police said, making it at

July 31, 2024
Tesla car that killed Seattle motorcyclist was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode, police say
Business|Food|News

Groundbreaking executive White House chef steps down

Groundbreaking executive White House chef steps down

July 31, 2024
Groundbreaking executive White House chef steps down
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

US says 51 million air bag inflators pose safety risks despite automaker objections

A U.S. regulator said on Wednesday it still believes that air bag inflators in 49 million U.S. vehicles assembled by 13 automakers pose serious safety risks

July 31, 2024
US says 51 million air bag inflators pose safety risks despite automaker objections
Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Couple first in nation to use electric Ford truck to power home

Couple first in nation to use electric Ford truck to power home

July 31, 2024
Couple first in nation to use electric Ford truck to power home
Health|News

North Texas couple, surrogate move forward despite surrogacy agency investigation

North Texas couple, surrogate move forward despite surrogacy agency investigation

July 31, 2024
North Texas couple, surrogate move forward despite surrogacy agency investigation
Arts

Twin sisters use artistry to heal community, Meet the McCorkle's as they prepare for Artscape

Twin sisters use artistry to heal community, Meet the McCorkle's as they prepare for Artscape

July 31, 2024
Twin sisters use artistry to heal community, Meet the McCorkle's as they prepare for Artscape
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

July 31, 2024
Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it
MidEast|News|US|World

US not expecting surge in attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria, defense secretary says

Despite a spike in tensions in the Middle East, U.S.

July 31, 2024
US not expecting surge in attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria, defense secretary says
Election|News|US

GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking system

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he'll work to defeat a fall ballot issue to remake the state’s troubled political mapmaking system

July 31, 2024
GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking system
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike

Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that senior military commander Fuad Shukr had been killed, more than 24 hours after an Israeli strike hit a building in the

July 31, 2024
Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike
Crime|News|US

NYC man accused of damaging license plates on Secret Service vehicles guarding VP's stepdaughter

A Manhattan software developer was arrested and charged Tuesday with damaging the license plates on two SUVs that belonged to a Secret Service detail assigned to protect Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter

July 31, 2024
NYC man accused of damaging license plates on Secret Service vehicles guarding VP's stepdaughter
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for revenge attacks

Israel will respond forcefully to any attack on it, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and of a senior

July 31, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for revenge attacks
Europe|Lifestyle|Opinion|World

Drag queen in Olympic opening ceremony has no regrets, calls it ‘a photograph of France in 2024’

As a gay youth growing up in France, Hugo Bardin never felt he lived in a world that represented who he was

July 31, 2024
Drag queen in Olympic opening ceremony has no regrets, calls it ‘a photograph of France in 2024’
News|Sports|World

Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal

July 31, 2024
Canada women's soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
Environment|News|US|World

1 person killed in Colorado wildfires as blazes torch large areas of the U.S. West

A person has been killed in a wildfire burning in the Colorado foothills as numerous blazes torch large areas around the western United States

July 31, 2024
1 person killed in Colorado wildfires as blazes torch large areas of the U.S. West
MidEast|News|World

Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile

The missile that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh struck him "directly", Hamas deputy chief in Gaza Khalil Al-Hayya said on Wednesday, citing witnesses who had been with Haniyeh in

July 31, 2024
Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile
Crime|Election|News|Uncategorized|US

Colorado clerk who became hero to election conspiracists wanted to preserve data, lawyer says

A lawyer for former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters, a hero to election conspiracy theorists who is accused of orchestrating a breach of election security equipment, was trying to prevent voting information from being erased and didn't break any laws

July 31, 2024
Colorado clerk who became hero to election conspiracists wanted to preserve data, lawyer says
Americas|News|World

Tensions high in Venezuela after contested election, with more arrests feared

Shops and public transport across Venezuela shut down on Wednesday as tensions over a fiercely disputed presidential

July 31, 2024
Tensions high in Venezuela after contested election, with more arrests feared
Europe|News|World

Large fire breaks out in Rome near public TV station and court of justice

A large fire broke out in Rome on Wednesday on a hill near the Italian capital's court of justice and a public TV broadcasting centre, forcing the evacuation of several buildings and

July 31, 2024
Large fire breaks out in Rome near public TV station and court of justice
Business|Finance|Technology

Italy's Bending Spoons buys file sharing service WeTransfer

Italian app developer Bending Spoons has bought file-sharing platform WeTransfer, the companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday, as the Milan-based tech company presses ahead

July 31, 2024
Italy's Bending Spoons buys file sharing service WeTransfer
MidEast|News|World

UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes that attacks in Beirut and Tehran this week mark a "dangerous escalation" of the conflict in the Middle East, his spokesperson

July 31, 2024
UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation
Americas|Crime|News|US

US arrests a former Green Beret over the failed 2020 raid into Venezuela to remove Maduro

A former U.S. Green Beret who organized a failed cross-border raid in 2020 to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested in New York

July 31, 2024
US arrests a former Green Beret over the failed 2020 raid into Venezuela to remove Maduro
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first

Australia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first

July 31, 2024
Australia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first
Environment|News|US|World

Why does Vermont keep flooding? It's complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm

Vermont is flooding and experts say the state could see catastrophic events for the foreseeable future

July 31, 2024
Why does Vermont keep flooding? It's complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm
Health|News|US

Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions

Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions

July 31, 2024
Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions
Europe|News|World

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP

According to U.S. and Ukrainian officials, Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes

July 31, 2024
Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads, including by celebrities

CarShield agreed on Wednesday to pay $10 million to settle U.S.

July 31, 2024
US FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads, including by celebrities
News|US

US senator to propose bill to require new FAA safety efforts

U.S.

July 31, 2024
US senator to propose bill to require new FAA safety efforts
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ shift gives yen a shake and causes reassessment of popular FX trade

The Bank of Japan's move to raise interest rates to their highest in 15 years has jolted the yen to its strongest against the dollar since

July 31, 2024
BOJ shift gives yen a shake and causes reassessment of popular FX trade
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment

Maya Rudolph will return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris through 2024 election

Maya Rudolph will return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris through 2024 election

July 31, 2024
Maya Rudolph will return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris through 2024 election
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News

Let them eat lobster! France spent over $500,000 on a state dinner for King Charles

Let them eat lobster! France spent over $500,000 on a state dinner for King Charles

July 31, 2024
Let them eat lobster! France spent over $500,000 on a state dinner for King Charles
World

A potential tropical threat is taking shape near the Caribbean as hurricane season reignites

A potential tropical threat is taking shape near the Caribbean as hurricane season reignites

July 31, 2024
A potential tropical threat is taking shape near the Caribbean as hurricane season reignites
MidEast|News|World

Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say

The body of Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr has been found in rubble in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, two security sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024
Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say
Americas|Election|News|World

Mexican president says no evidence of fraud in Venezuela elections

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday there was no evidence of fraud in an election that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims he won but which

July 31, 2024
Mexican president says no evidence of fraud in Venezuela elections
Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

This US couple bought a home in Greece for $150,000. Here’s what happened next

This US couple bought a home in Greece for $150,000. Here’s what happened next

July 31, 2024
This US couple bought a home in Greece for $150,000. Here’s what happened next
News|US

Federal judge says New Jersey's ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional

New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state’s cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster

July 31, 2024
Federal judge says New Jersey's ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
News|US|World

Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, officials say

The first batch of long-awaited F-16 jets have arrived in Ukraine, Lithuania's foreign minister and a U.S. official said on Wednesday, an effort Kyiv has said will help rebuild its depleted

July 31, 2024
Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, officials say
News|Sports

Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished

Coco Gauff has lost in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics a day after her tearful exit in singles

July 31, 2024
Coco Gauff loses twice in a day in doubles and her Paris Olympics are finished
Africa|Economy|News|World

Nigeria security forces deploy, government offers dialogue as protests loom

Nigerian security forces deployed in major cities and the government said it was open to dialogue ahead of planned protests on Thursday against a cost of living

July 31, 2024
Nigeria security forces deploy, government offers dialogue as protests loom
News|US

Trump atty general faulted for 'chaotic' response to George Floyd protests

Former U.S.

July 31, 2024
Trump atty general faulted for 'chaotic' response to George Floyd protests
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader

Khaled Meshaal, tipped to be the new Hamas leader, became known around the world in 1997 after Israeli agents injected him with poison in a botched assassination

July 31, 2024
Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader
Africa|Crime|News

Guinea court finds former junta leader guilty in 2009 stadium massacre

A court in Guinea on Wednesday found former junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara and seven other accused military commanders guilty of crimes against humanity in a 2009 stadium

July 31, 2024
Guinea court finds former junta leader guilty in 2009 stadium massacre
Europe|News|World

Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community

Pope Francis left the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon for a short trip to the Roman seaside neighborhood of Ostia, where he met a French Catholic nun known for decades of work

July 31, 2024
Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community
Business|News|Technology|US

Microsoft says that a cyberattack triggered the hours-long outage impacting Azure customers

A global Microsoft Azure outage that impacted a range of services for consumers Tuesday — from reports of stalling Outlook emails to trouble ordering on Starbucks’ mobile app — was triggered by distributed denial of service cyberattack, according to the tech giant

July 31, 2024
Microsoft says that a cyberattack triggered the hours-long outage impacting Azure customers
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

German city renamed 'Swiftkirchen' for Taylor Swift concerts gets 1,400 bids for the signs

The German city of Gelsenkirchen, which temporarily renamed itself “Swiftkirchen” before the American superstar played three concerts there in mid-July, says it received about 1,400 bids from Germany and abroad for signs it put up with the name

July 31, 2024
German city renamed 'Swiftkirchen' for Taylor Swift concerts gets 1,400 bids for the signs
News|US

US Senate committee rejects effort to bar AI disclosure rules for political ads

The U.S.

July 31, 2024
US Senate committee rejects effort to bar AI disclosure rules for political ads
US

US farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers

The U.S.

July 31, 2024
US farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers
Business|Health|US

Illicit nicotine pouches on the rise in US, Altria CEO says

Marlboro maker Altria said on Wednesday it had sent data to the U.S.

July 31, 2024
Illicit nicotine pouches on the rise in US, Altria CEO says
Environment|News|Science|Technology|Videos

Timelapse footage shows 'fire tornado' in California

Timelapse video captured by a group studying natural disasters shows a “fire tornado” forming as the Park Fire spreads in Butte County, California.

July 31, 2024
Timelapse footage shows 'fire tornado' in California
Environment|News|World

Denver-area wildfire turns deadly as California’s Park Fire torches an area larger than Los Angeles

Denver-area wildfire turns deadly as California’s Park Fire torches an area larger than Los Angeles

July 31, 2024
Denver-area wildfire turns deadly as California’s Park Fire torches an area larger than Los Angeles
Europe|News|World

Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5

A Russian court ruled on Wednesday to extend the pre-trial detention of French citizen Laurent Vinatier until Sept. 5, a Reuters witness reported.

July 31, 2024
Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5
News|Sports|US

Olympics-Fencing-Young Queens fencer shows New York grit on Paris 2024 stage

Growing up in cutthroat New York gave Lauren Scruggs the competitive mindset needed to claim an unexpected fencing silver medal on her Olympic debut

July 31, 2024
Olympics-Fencing-Young Queens fencer shows New York grit on Paris 2024 stage
Health|News|US

FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here's what you need to know

U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead

July 31, 2024
FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead. Here's what you need to know
News|US

New Boeing boss Kelly Ortberg brings engineering background, aerospace roots

Kelly Ortberg, the former Rockwell Collins boss tapped to lead Boeing, has a background that threads a delicate needle for the planemaker - a company outsider untethered

July 31, 2024
New Boeing boss Kelly Ortberg brings engineering background, aerospace roots
Environment|News|Science

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news for scientists seeking to understand how the inner Earth works.

July 31, 2024
Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

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