January 2022

Curtoni wins, Goggia crashes in mixed day for Italy ski team

January 23, 2022 5:23 AM Associated Press

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There were mixed emotions within the powerhouse Italian ski team when Elena Curtoni won a super-G while Sofia Goggia crashed again with the Beijing Olympics less than two weeks away. Curtoni mastered a tricky course-set to finish a slim 0.09 seconds ahead of Austria’s Tamara Tippler and 0.24 ahead of

Jacinda Ardern in self-isolation as Covid cases rise in New Zealand

January 23, 2022 5:14 AM CNN

By Akanksha Sharma, CNN New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has entered self-isolation until Tuesday after being deemed a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case. “The exposure event took place on Saturday 22 January during flight NZ8273 from Kerikeri to Auckland,” the New Zealand government said in a press release Saturday. The statement added

UFC 270: Francis Ngannou beats Ciryl Gane to retain heavyweight title and unify division

January 23, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Francis Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Saturday night to retain his heavyweight title and unify the division. Hampered by knee injuries — which he revealed after the fight — Ngannou, known for being one of the sport’s biggest punchers, relied on his wrestling and ground game against Gane.

Make this mood-boosting meal right now

January 23, 2022 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN If the post-holiday slump is hitting a little harder for you in 2022, you’re not the only one. It’s cold and icy across the country, and many of us feel like staying indoors until spring. It’s times like these when we all need comfort, and a hearty bowl of chili will

Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics

January 23, 2022 4:19 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — People in a Beijing district with some 2 million residents have been ordered to undergo mass coronavirus testing following a series of infections as China tightened anti-disease controls ahead of the Winter Olympics. People in areas of the Chinese capital that are deemed at high risk of infection were told not to

Humans do a poor job of calculating risk. That’s terrible for the climate crisis

January 23, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez When the remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded Francisco Carrillo’s basement apartment in Queens, New York, last year, his subsequent displacement was a wake-up call. He knew the climate crisis was real, but it was the first time he’d ever endured its nearly deadly consequences. As the floodwater rose rapidly, Carrillo grabbed what

Turkish journalist detained after ‘insulting’ President Erdogan in a TV interview

January 23, 2022 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Hande Atay Alam and Isil Sariyuce, CNN A Turkish journalist has been sent to prison for “insulting” the nation’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sedef Kabas was arrested in Istanbul on Saturday following a live interview on the opposition TV channel Tele1 last Friday, according to Turkey’s state broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television, TRT Haber.

German navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin ‘deserved respect’

January 23, 2022 3:33 AM CNN

By Ivana Kottasová, Philip Wang and AJ Davis, CNN The chief of German navy has resigned after suggesting that Crimea would “never come back” to Ukraine, a statement that is in direct contradiction to the stance taken by the German government, the European Union and NATO. Vice-Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach said he asked the German Defense

German navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin ‘deserved respect’

January 23, 2022 3:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, Philip Wang and AJ Davis, CNN The chief of German navy has resigned after suggesting that Crimea would “never come back” to Ukraine, a statement that is in direct contradiction to the stance taken by the German government, the European Union and NATO. Vice-Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach said he asked the German Defense

Australian Open No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Denis Shapovalov in fourth round

January 23, 2022 3:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev was stunned by Denis Shapovalov in the fourth round of the Australian Open Sunday. The German, who was widely tipped as one of the favorites for the grand slam, lost 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to 14th seed Shapovalov in Melbourne. It continues Zverev’s wait for his

What it’s like to cruise during Omicron

January 23, 2022 3:15 AM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN Cruise ships turning around mid-voyage. People placed in quarantine cabins on board. Voyages abruptly canceled. Crew members trying to appease unhappy customers. It all feels a bit like deja vu, but the cruise industry is soldiering on as the Omicron coronavirus variant makes its presence felt at sea as it has on

What it’s like to cruise during Omicron

January 23, 2022 3:15 AM CNN

Francesca Street, CNN Cruise ships turning around mid-voyage. People placed in quarantine cabins on board. Voyages abruptly canceled. Crew members trying to appease unhappy customers. It all feels a bit like deja vu, but the cruise industry is soldiering on as the Omicron coronavirus variant makes its presence felt at sea as it has on

Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers complete stunning NFL playoff upsets thanks to last-second field-goals

January 23, 2022 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Unless you had a crystal ball or had read the tea leaves, Saturday evening wasn’t a good evening for people in the predicting business. The Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers both claimed shock wins thanks to field-goals as time expired despite both coming into their NFL divisional round clashes in

Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers complete stunning NFL playoff upsets thanks to last-second field-goals

January 23, 2022 3:07 AM CNN

By Ben Morse, CNN Unless you had a crystal ball or had read the tea leaves, Saturday evening wasn’t a good evening for people in the predicting business. The Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers both claimed shock wins thanks to field-goals as time expired despite both coming into their NFL divisional round clashes in

Taliban talks in Norway raise new debate about recognition

January 23, 2022 3:05 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KEYTON Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) — Three days of talks between a Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Norwegian government and several allied countries have started in Oslo amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The closed-door meetings that began Sunday have reignited a debate over whether

Could Florida turn off the sun? Advocates say a utility-backed bill imperils rooftop solar in the Sunshine State

January 23, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Steve Rutherford had a unique mission as a Navy SEAL: Help the military harness the power of the sun. Traces of his work could be seen around Afghanistan starting in 2010. The solar panels he installed turned the desert’s relentless rays into energy that kept bases operating even when cut off

Turkish journalist detained after ‘insulting’ President Erdogan in a TV interview

January 23, 2022 2:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Hande Atay Alam and Isil Sariyuce, CNN A Turkish journalist has been sent to prison for “insulting” the nation’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sedef Kabas was arrested in Istanbul on Saturday following a live interview on the opposition TV channel Tele1 last Friday, according to Turkey’s state broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television, TRT Haber.

The Secure Community Network has been building a shield over US Jewish communities. It saved lives in the Texas synagogue attack

January 23, 2022 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN When the survivors of last weekend’s attack on a Texas synagogue talk about why they’re alive today, they point to two factors. One is the work of law enforcement. The second is the training and preparation they got from the Secure Community Network, a nonprofit safety and training organization that is

Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

January 23, 2022 1:55 AM Associated Press

By JIM HEINTZ and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a British claim that Russia is seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration and that former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate. Britain’s Foreign Office on Saturday also named several other Ukrainian

Pegula’s sports align ahead of Australian Open quarterfinals

January 23, 2022 1:33 AM Associated Press

By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The timing for Jessica Pegula’s run to the Australian Open quarterfinals has even accommodated another of her sporting passions. Pegula has been able to plan preparation around watching the Buffalo Bills in an NFL divisional play-off game in Kansas City. The Bills, owned by Pegula’s parents,

Ireland’s data centers are an economic lifeline. Environmentalists say they’re wrecking the planet

January 23, 2022 1:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Kara Fox, CNN In the west of Ireland lies a medieval market town, its roots steeped in legend. Beyond the labyrinth of narrow streets of the center are the chimney stacks of housing developments that still puff coal and peat. Past those homes, on the outskirts of Ennis, is an unremarkable but huge plot

Slain cop joined the NYPD to improve community relations stemming from stop and frisk, letter reveals

January 23, 2022 1:08 AM CNN

By Mark Morales and Brynn Gingras, CNN The 22-year-old NYPD officer who was killed in the line of duty during a police response to a domestic call at a home in Harlem Friday night said his first-hand experience with the controversial policy of stop and frisk and the department’s effort to bolster community relations ultimately

‘It’s a disturbing trend.’ Cities see large increases in carjackings during pandemic

January 23, 2022 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Carjackings have risen dramatically over the past two years in some of America’s biggest cities. Just outside Chicago, a state senator’s car and other valuables were taken at gunpoint in December, and a group of children, one just 10 years old, carjacked more than a dozen people. A

‘It’s a disturbing trend.’ Cities see large increases in carjackings during pandemic

January 23, 2022 1:01 AM CNN

By Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Carjackings have risen dramatically over the past two years in some of America’s biggest cities. Just outside Chicago, a state senator’s car and other valuables were taken at gunpoint in December, and a group of children, one just 10 years old, carjacked more than a dozen people. A

Part of California’s iconic Highway 1 remains closed as crews make progress on wildfire

January 23, 2022 12:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Crews fighting a wildfire along the central coast of California near the iconic Highway 1 made progress Sunday in containing the blaze, but dozens of homes remained under evacuation orders. The Colorado Fire ignited Friday evening in Palo Colorado Canyon in the Big Sur region of Monterey County and swelled to

Migrants at Hungary border become part of election campaign

January 23, 2022 12:41 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press MAJDAN, Serbia (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist leader is keen to use the threat of migrants at his country’s southern border to give him an advantage in the upcoming general election. But the scale of migration pressure claimed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban is drawn into question by statistics from neighboring

Colton scores twice as Lightning cruise past Sharks 7-1

January 23, 2022 12:10 AM Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ross Colton scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the San Jose Sharks 7-1. Alex Killorn and Steven Stamkos each had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, who have won seven of nine. Brayden Point, Joseph Mathieu and Corey Perry also scored for Tampa Bay. Ryan McDonagh,

Stanford gives up 15-point lead, rallies to beat ASU 79-76

January 22, 2022 11:42 PM Associated Press

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Michael O’Connell and Brandon Angel scored 16 points apiece and Stanford gave up a 15-point second-half lead before rallying to beat Arizona State 79-76. Harrison Ingraham had 13 points and 10 rebounds and James Keefe scored 10 points for Stanford (11-6, 4-3 Pac-12). Arizona State’s DJ Horne hit a corner 3

Draisaitl has 4 points, Oilers beat Flames 5-3 to stop slide

January 22, 2022 11:22 PM Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists, Evan Bouchard also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Brendan Perlini added a goal for the Oilers, who were 2-11-2 in their previous 15 games. Connor

Eight local wrestlers claim titles in 41st annual Tiger-Grizz Invitational

January 22, 2022 11:07 PM Eric Moon

This year’s Tiger-Grizz Invitational featured 25 divisions and eight local wrestlers who took home first place, a great showing for East Idaho squads.

‘SNL’ looks back on Pres. Joe Biden’s first year in office on its version of ‘The Ingraham Angle’

January 22, 2022 10:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a look back at President Joe Biden’s first year in office through the lens of Fox News host Laura Ingraham and her show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Cast member Kate McKinnon embodied the conservative host, telling her audience of Biden’s term so far,

‘SNL’ looks back on Pres. Joe Biden’s first year in office on its version of ‘The Ingraham Angle’

January 22, 2022 10:51 PM CNN

By Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a look back at President Joe Biden’s first year in office through the lens of Fox News host Laura Ingraham and her show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Cast member Kate McKinnon embodied the conservative host, telling her audience of Biden’s term so far,

Tattersall lifts UC Riverside over CS Northridge 77-67

January 22, 2022 10:40 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Wil Tattersall had a career-high 22 points as UC Riverside defeated Cal State Northridge 77-67. Atin Wright led the Matadors with 19 points and six rebounds.