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Month: June 2023

Paris police look at gas leak as possible cause of explosion and fire that injured 24

By ANGELA CHARLTON and ALEX TURNBULL Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A strong explosion rocked a building in Paris’ Left Bank on Wednesday, injuring at least 24 people, igniting a fire that sent smoke soaring over the French capital’s monuments and prompting an evacuation of other properties, authorities said. Police were investigating suspicions that a

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Female Christian leaders reflect on the Southern Baptist Convention’s decision to remove women-led churches

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — For Southern Baptists, the last week has been one to remember. The Southern Baptist Convention — the largest Protestant Christian denomination in the country — voted last week at its annual meeting to uphold the expulsion of two churches led by women pastors: Fern Creek in Louisville, Kentucky, which

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US approves chicken made from cultivated cells, the nation’s first ‘lab-grown’ meat

By JONEL ALECCIA and LAURA UNGAR Associated Press For the first time, U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. The Agriculture Department gave the green light to Upside Foods and Good Meat,

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George Pataki Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George Pataki, former governor of New York. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1945 Birth place: Peekskill, New York Birth name: George Elmer Pataki Father: Louis Pataki, postman Mother: Margaret (Lagana) Pataki Marriage: Elizabeth “Libby” Rowland (1973-present) Children: Emily, Teddy, Allison and George Owen

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AI is a ‘moment of revolution,’ top Democrat says in urging swift action on regulations

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the development of artificial intelligence is a “moment of revolution” that requires swift action from the government. Schumer said Wednesday that he is working on ambitious bipartisan legislation dealing with AI. Worries about artificial intelligence systems outsmarting humans and running wild

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Imelda Marcos Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines. Wife of the late Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines for 20 years until he was ousted in 1986. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1929 Birth place: Manila, Philippines (some sources say Leyte Province)

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Fierce backlash in Beijing to Biden likening Xi to a dictator comes as he hopes for a thaw

By Kevin Liptak, Arlette Saenz and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — When President Joe Biden referred to his Chinese counterpart as a dictator late Tuesday in California, the response from Beijing was swift and angry. “The remarks seriously contradict basic facts, seriously violate diplomatic etiquette, and seriously infringe on China’s political dignity,” the spokesperson for

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DNA collected from suspect Bryan Kohberger a ‘statistical match’ for DNA on sheath of knife used in killings of 4 Idaho students, court documents state

By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — The DNA of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students at an off-campus home in Moscow last fall, is a “statistical match” to DNA collected from the sheath of a knife found at the scene, according to court documents filed by prosecutors.

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Test scores for 13-year-olds drop several points since the start of pandemic, building on decade-long decline, report says

By Kristina Sgueglia and Laura Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Average test scores for 13-year-old students in both mathematics and reading have declined several points since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, building on a decline that’s been trending over the last decade, according to a new report released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

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Garland pushes back on accusations of DOJ bias following Hunter Biden plea agreement

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back Wednesday against GOP accusations that the Justice Department’s plea agreement with Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, reflects a double standard of preferential treatment for Democrats. Garland was pressed during a news conference in Sweden to address accusations from Republican lawmakers that Hunter

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Informe de necropsia confirma que el coronel Óscar Dávila se suicidó, anuncia la Fiscalía colombiana

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de Colombia informó en una conferencia de prensa que el coronel Óscar Dávila se suicidó, de acuerdo con los resultados de la necropsia divulgados este miércoles. “Desde el punto médico-legal llegamos a la conclusión que es un suicidio”, dijo Jorge Eduardo Paredes, médico forense del Instituto Nacional

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European Union countries agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and LORNE COOK BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine. Sweden, which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, said that the package includes measures aimed at countering sanctions circumvention and individual listings. Details of the measures will

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Alito disputes new ProPublica report that says justice failed to disclose trip with billionaire who later had business before Supreme Court

By Ariane de Vogue and Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — Justice Samuel Alito did not disclose a luxury 2008 trip he took in which a hedge fund billionaire flew him on a private jet, even though the businessman would later repeatedly ask the Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf, ProPublica reported. In a

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2 former OceanGate employees voiced safety concerns years ago about the hull of the now-missing vessel

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Two former OceanGate employees separately voiced similar safety concerns about the thickness of the now-missing Titan submersible’s hull when they were employed by the company years ago, and a statement from a research lab appears to show conflicting information about the engineering and testing that went into the development

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Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration proposed bringing back rules to protect imperiled plants and animals on Wednesday as officials moved to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a

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Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals on Wednesday as officials moved to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates

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Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration proposed bringing back rules to protect imperiled plants and animals on Wednesday as officials moved to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a

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What was Hungary’s role in freeing Ukrainian POWs from Russia? The European Commission wants to know

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm says it will ask Hungary to provide explanations and details about the country’s role in the transfer to Hungary of 11 Ukrainian prisoners of war freed by Russia. The liberation of the POWs has created tensions between Ukraine and Hungary. The government

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Japan’s Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders’ summit, stresses need for dialogue with China

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister says he plans to visit Lithuania in July to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his country steps up cooperation with the Western organization. Fumio Kishida’s announcement Wednesday ccomes amid China’s increasingly assertive military activity in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan has been strengthening ties

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Tropical storm watches and warnings cover parts of the Caribbean as Bret is forecast to bring strong winds and flooding

By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Tropical Storm Bret again strengthened slightly during the day Wednesday and is forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles on Thursday as a strong tropical storm. Now packing 65 mph winds, the storm is likely already near its peak intensity. “Little change in strength is forecast during the next

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ANÁLISIS | La contraofensiva ucraniana ha sido brutal y lenta. Pero a Kyiv le quedan muchas cartas por jugar

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las imágenes son granuladas e inquietantes. Un soldado ucraniano del 73º Centro Naval de Operaciones Especiales se abre paso a través de una trinchera, aparentemente en el frente sur, disparando repetidamente a quemarropa a soldados rusos. El polvo levantado aumenta la sensación de caos, y el denso pánico y la

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7 Pakistanis arrested for alleged key role in migrant ship that sank off Greece, leaving 500 missing

By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities say they have arrested seven alleged key figures in a human trafficking ring following last week’s sinking of a vessel packed with migrants off Greece. More than 500 migrants are still missing, including Pakistanis. Police said Wednesday that arrests are part of a crackdown on

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Summer starts cooler than normal

Frosty this morning especially in the countryside, with lows around 32-35. This is the latest frost we’ve seen here since 2018 just ahead of the summer solstice. (8:58am this morning) Today will be warming slightly, but temperatures will still be below average, normally 77-78. High today 65-70. Grazed by a quick shower for mountains with passing moisture

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New York State Legislature passes bill to protect doctors who prescribe abortion pills for out-of-state patients

By Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A bill that would legally protect doctors who prescribe and send abortion pills to patients in states where abortion services are outlawed or restricted is now headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk after the state legislature passed the legislation on Tuesday. The bill ensures that doctors, medical

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Perú tiene el mejor restaurante del mundo y México, la mejor chef: estos son los 50 mejores restaurantes del mundo para 2023

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Lima, la capital de Perú, e indudablemente su capital gastronómica, tuvo una gran actuación este martes en los premios The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, llevándose el título No. 1 y ganando más lugares entre los 50 mejores que cualquier otra ciudad. Cuatro restaurantes de Lima llegaron a la lista de

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Germany’s biggest newspaper is cutting 20% of jobs as it prepares for an AI-powered digital future

By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — German tabloid newspaper Bild plans to cut hundreds of jobs as it scales back its regional operations this year — and ramps up its use of artificial intelligence in preparation for a digital-only future. Axel Springer, which publishes Germany’s biggest-selling daily newspaper, told employees in an email Tuesday

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Pentagon documents leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads not guilty to federal charges

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press The Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a social media platform pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal felony charges. Twenty-one-year-old Jack Teixeira entered a not-guilty plea during a hearing in Worcester’s federal court days after he was indicted by a grand jury

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NFL re-emphasizes gambling policy for players and its six ‘key rules’ after recent spate of violations

By Ben Morse and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has reminded players of its gambling policy, as it pointed to the league’s six ‘key rules’ after a recent spate of violations. The NFL told reporters on a conference call Tuesday that the six rules are: 1.            Don’t bet on the NFL; 2.            Don’t gamble at

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From zero to NIL: How student-athletes can manage name, image, likeness income

By JAE BRATTON of NerdWallet Today’s college student-athletes have an unprecedented opportunity to monetize their name, image and likeness thanks to a 2021 NCAA rule change that lifted restrictions on such activities. Because the territory is so new and the income opportunities are potentially life-changing, the student-athletes making NIL income may need guidance managing their

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Condenan a un exagente de Policía de Nueva York y a otras dos personas por acechar a una familia de Nueva Jersey en nombre del Gobierno chino

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Un jurado federal en Nueva York condenó a tres hombres este martes por acosar a una familia de Nueva Jersey en nombre del Gobierno chino. Los acusados son Michael McMahon, de 55 años; Zhu Yong, de 66 años; y Zheng Congying, de 27 años. Todos fueron declarados culpables de cargos

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