Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe grocery store TikTok video after backlash
By Amarachi Orie and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Tiffany Haddish has responded to a backlash over a video she posted on TikTok in which she…
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More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Associated Press LYNDON, Vt. (AP) — Heavy rain has caved in roads, forced some homes off their foundations and led to about two dozen rescues in…
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JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged,…
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Smoke & gusty winds with isolated storms into the day
Smoke and cooler temps today. Sun and haze into the day and 40% of storms for the afternoon with increased chances for the upper valley and…
Continue Reading Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
By Stephanie Busari, CNN New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) — Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global…
Continue Reading Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
CNN By Stephanie Busari, CNN New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) — Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving…
Continue Reading What is that? Olympic Phryge confounds some, but is very French
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — “Is it the Eiffel Tower?” asks a puzzled American tourist queued in front of the Paris 2024 Megastore. To…
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Takeaways from Team USA’s gold medal victory in the women’s team gymnastics final
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Bercy Arena, Paris (CNN) — It was the moment everyone’s been waiting for, and it lived up to the hype. A little more…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics —…
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A bear accused of attacking a hiker is killed in Italy. Animal rights activists worry for its cubs
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Despite protests by animal rights activists, an alpine Italian province has confirmed the killing of a female bear…
Continue Reading Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military court opened an initial hearing Tuesday for nine soldiers detained over what a defense lawyer…
Continue Reading 1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold…
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Minnesota Spice: Gov. Tim Walz, a Harris VP contender, delights Democrats with MAGA mockery
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The way Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz tells it, the stakes of the coming presidential election are both astronomically…
Continue Reading Gunmen open fire on a vehicle carrying UN staff in northwest Pakistan. No casualties
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a bulletproof vehicle carrying local staff working for a U.N. development agency came under gun…
Continue Reading Stephen Nedoroscik waited his whole life for one routine. The US pommel horse specialist nailed it
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — American pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik helped deliver the U.S. men’s gymnastics team’s…
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Record heat is set to drive the cost of fruits and vegetables higher
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — While inflation in the US has been cooling since hitting a four-decade high, the temperature…
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Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A small clinical trial suggests that drugs like Ozempic could potentially be used not just for diabetes and weight…
Continue Reading Marvel reclaims its mojo with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and the return of Robert Downey Jr.
Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — The Marvel Cinematic Universe has roared back to life. After suffering a years-long dry spell…
Continue Reading Tesla recalling more than 1.8M vehicles due to hood issue
AP Business Writer Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the risk of a crash. Billionaire…
Continue Reading Bangladesh mourns some 200 deaths as student protests wind down and thousands are arrested
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is observing a day of mourning in memory of more than 200 people killed in recent weeks during…
Continue Reading Air New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets, citing lags in producing…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes, Supreme Court, North Korea
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes, Supreme Court, North Korea
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the…
Continue Reading We’ve been wrong about a key contributor to human happiness
Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Money can’t buy happiness, of course. Of course. But it can really, really help. Here’s…
Continue Reading Top German court faults part of a plan to solve the country’s problem of too many lawmakers
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has upheld the central part of an electoral reform designed to downsize the country’s…
Continue Reading El “hombre azul” de la ceremonia inaugural defiende un momento olímpico memorable
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Fue uno de los momentos más memorables de lo que posiblemente sea la ceremonia de apertura más singular de la historia,…
Continue Reading Spain’s prime minister doesn’t testify in a probe into corruption allegations against his wife
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has chosen not to testify before a judge who went to Madrid’s presidential…
Continue Reading El Chapo’s son denies making deal with US prior to arrest, pleads not guilty in court
By Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos, Polo Sandoval, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — In a case crammed with intrigue, Joaquín Guzmán…
Continue Reading Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez reveals she competed at the Paris Olympics while 7 months pregnant
PARIS (AP) — Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed that she fought at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Hafez posted on Instagram…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ after stabbing rampage at English children’s dance class leaves three dead and more injured
By Rob Picheta and Jessie Gretener, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has said she is “completely in shock” after a stabbing attack at a dance class…
Continue Reading Lululemon pulls new leggings line that gives customers ‘long butt’
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Lululemon thought it had developed its next hit. But after its new leggings became the butt of…
Continue Reading ‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
By Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — Georgia conservative Julie Adams spread conspiracies about election workers, concocted a baseless story about…
Continue Reading In Harris, business leaders tired of Biden see a potential friend
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — As vice president, Kamala Harris was a leading player in a remarkably progressive Biden administration that…
Continue Reading The complex emotions of the Olympic Games on full display after Aussies’ epic battle in the pool
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — They share a coach, a training pool and a friendly rivalry that’s pushed them both to new heights. On…
Continue Reading French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over ‘Last Supper’ scene
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony has taken a legal turn. French prosecutors on Tuesday…
Continue Reading African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest
By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — In some of Africa’s major cities, young people are experiencing a summer of discontent…
Continue Reading China’s top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s strategy for growing the economy by…
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Princess Leia’s ‘Return of the Jedi’ bikini sells at auction for $175,000
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A golden bikini costume worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of “Return of the Jedi” has sold at auction…
Continue Reading Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics famously launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony that drenched athletes and spectators alike. Now,…
Continue Reading Europe’s growth lags US again, as Germany remains the eurozone’s economic problem child
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy enjoyed only modest growth in the April-June quarter even as the U.S. outperformed…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?
By Arit John, Eva McKend, Kayla Tausche and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — During the first whirlwind week of her second presidential campaign, Kamala…
Continue Reading How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Perched at the pinnacle of achievement, Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of…
Continue Reading It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids
By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks…
Continue Reading It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids
CNN By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging…
Continue Reading A perfect 10 pose for an (almost) perfect 10 wave goes viral
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — It was a celebration worthy of the ages — or at least viral fame. Surfer Gabriel Medina was taking on Kanoa…
Continue Reading Australian police officer recalls 2022 ambush by extremists in rural area that left 2 officers dead
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A police officer has testified that he did not know where bullets were coming from as two colleagues…
Continue Reading Police clash with a violent crowd gathered near the site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Far-right protesters fueled by anger and false online rumors hurled bottles and stones at officers and set a police…
Continue Reading Interpol anti-narcotics operation leads to 206 arrests, seizure of $1.6B of illegal drugs, chemicals
LYON, France (AP) — Interpol says more than 200 people have been arrested and some $1.6 billion worth of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals…
Continue Reading France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France has backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position…
Continue Reading ‘We failed Sonya,’ Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
By Amanda Musa and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two weeks after one of his former deputies was charged with murder in the death of a Black…
Continue Reading Flash flooding triggered by heavy monsoons in northwest Pakistan kills at least 14 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say heavy monsoons in northwest Pakistan triggered flash flooding, killing at least 14 people, 11 from the same…
Continue Reading The Taliban disavows many Afghan diplomatic missions abroad. Afghans call that unfair, impractical
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban has disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and…
Continue Reading Los mensajes de texto y las conversaciones por radio muestran la confusión de las comunicaciones en torno al seguimiento del posible asesino de Trump
Julia Hernández (CNN)– Los mensajes de texto publicados y las conversaciones de radio detalladas este lunes muestran que los agentes de la…
Continue Reading El descubrimiento de una posible señal de vida en las nubes de Venus desató la polémica. Ahora, los científicos dicen tener más pruebas
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Hace cuatro años, el inesperado descubrimiento en las nubes de Venus de un gas que en la Tierra es signo de vida -la…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate. Policy decisions were due…
Continue Reading Turkey approves law to remove stray dogs from streets. Opposition vows to fight the ‘massacre law’
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Legislators approved Tuesday a new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkey’s streets…
Continue Reading Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s toughest cases during Chief Justice John Roberts’ tenure…
Continue Reading Autoridades olímpicas aplazan pruebas de triatlón masculino por contaminación del río Sena
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La prueba de triatlón individual masculino de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 fue aplazada debido a la…
Continue Reading India searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala
By Esha Mitra, Kunal Sehgal, Sandi Sidhu, Robert Shackelford and Lex Harvey, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Rescue operations are ongoing in India’s…
Continue Reading Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has welcomed what he said is the largest ever delegation of foreign…
Continue Reading Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know
By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian…
Continue Reading Australia’s foreign minister says Russia-North Korea defense deal is ‘risky for the world’
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister says a recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia is…
Continue Reading How two Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Associated Press A pair of Syrians have created a community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors…
Continue Reading Lice, scabies, rashes plague Palestinian children as skin disease runs rampant in Gaza’s tent camps
Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A steady stream of miserable children and worried parents flowed into the dermatology office at…
Continue Reading Claudia Sheinbaum se reúne por primera vez con padres de los 43 estudiantes de Ayotzinapa tras encuentro con López Obrador
Sofía Barruti (CNN Español) — La próxima presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, se reunió este lunes por primera vez con padres de los…
Continue Reading A cratered field, a mangled fence. Clues emerge from strike that killed 12 children in Golan Heights
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Two days after a rocket slammed into a soccer pitch in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children,…
Continue Reading China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say torrential rains have left seven people dead and three others missing in the country’s southeast,…
Continue Reading Surviving Rwanda: God, remembrance and reconciliation on the genocide’s 30th anniversary
Associated Press Thirty years ago, while he was hiding from the machetes that killed his father, two of his brothers and an estimated 800,000 other…
Continue Reading Sicilians deal so well with drought that tourists don’t notice. A record dry year could alter that
Associated Press AGRIGENTO, Italy (AP) — Like many Mediterranean islands, people in Sicily are used to long spells without rain, but human-caused…
Continue Reading Why Japan’s teenage girls are so good at skateboarding
By Andrew McNicol, Yumi Asada, Karrie Lam and Rinka Tonsho, CNN (CNN) — With the oldest average population in the world, squeaky clean city…
Continue Reading Una histórica comunidad minera es arrasada mientras Park Fire y otros incendios forestales masivos arrasan en el oeste de los Estados Unidos
Julia Hernández (CNN) — En el oeste de Estados Unidos y Canadá se están produciendo incendios descontrolados que destruyen viviendas,…
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How to sell a deceased family member's car
CarGurus provides help with a step-by-step guide through the process of how to sell a deceased family member’s car and relieve some of the stress…
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Inflation and economic factors drive 38% of people to get a side hustle
NEXT surveyed people aged 18-64 with second jobs across the country to determine their reasons for needing extra…
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Nurses battling burnout are choosing less stressful work environments
Vivian Health examined Department of Health and Human Services data and other sources to find out how health care workers are making career shifts to…
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The fastest-growing social media platforms in America
Spokeo identified the most popular and fastest-growing social media platforms among American adults, according to Pew Research Center survey…
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STEM is the new liberal arts: The changing trends of college majors
Learner analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to see which college majors were growing the most…
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The preterm birth rate is up 8% from 2014
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore the rising rate of preterm births in the U.S. using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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15 formerly popular foods in America that are rarely eaten today
Stacker researched the history of popular foods, from Jell-O salads to Salisbury steak, and highlighted 15 that are no longer widely…
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The 25 fastest-growing US imports
Machinery Partner used Census Bureau trade data to identify the 25 U.S. imports that grew most from 2022 to 2023, ranked by percent change in…
Continue Reading Las fuerzas de seguridad que protegen al líder de Haití hacen disparos de “cobertura” tras abandonar una entrevista con CNN
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las fuerzas de seguridad que protegían al líder de Haití lo cubrieron mientras abandonaba un hospital de…
Continue Reading Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire
By Taylor Romine and Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a…
Continue Reading Resumen de las elecciones en Venezuela 2024 del 30 de Julio
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Esta cobertura en vivo ha finalizado. Para más noticias sobre Venezuela haga clic aquí. Manifestantes conducen sus…
Continue Reading Putin often cites Russia’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, President Vladimir Putin and other Kremlin voices have frequently threatened the West with its nuclear arsenal.…
Continue Reading Security officers cover Haiti’s prime minister with gunfire as he leaves hospital, government says
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The office of Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille says security officers had to fire shots to cover leader’s exit…
Continue Reading Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed in Paris over Seine water quality concerns
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympics organizers are banking on the sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River…
Continue Reading Income gap between Black and white US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
Associated Press The income gap between white and Black young adults was narrower for millenials than for Generation X, according to a new study that…
Continue Reading Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against…
Continue Reading Passenger train derails in India, killing 2 passengers and injuring 20 others
NEW DELHI (AP) — A passenger train has derailed in eastern India, killing at least two passengers and injuring 20 others. A railroad official says…
Continue Reading Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content. It’s pushing…
Continue Reading At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days…
Continue Reading The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The prosecutor elected in George Floyd’s county after his murder is facing fierce backlash not even halfway…
Continue Reading Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service’s acting director told lawmakers Tuesday that he considered it indefensible that the…
Continue Reading Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance ‘weird’
Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are emphasizing a new line of criticism against Republicans — branding…
Continue Reading White House says no need to restrict ‘open-source’ artificial intelligence — at least for now
AP Technology Writer The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that…
Continue Reading How Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy
AP Technology Writers Artificial intelligence’s growing visibility in everyday life has made it a popular discussion topic but hasn’t yet…
Continue Reading How Harris may win back a critical group of voters who abandoned Biden
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The quickest way for Kamala Harris to grow her support may be to consolidate the voters who agree…
Continue Reading Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 93 and bury many others in southern India
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Multiple landslides in southern India have killed 93 people and many others are feared trapped under the debris,…
Continue Reading Olympic officials postpone men’s triathlon due to pollution in the Seine
By Homero De la Fuente, Kyle Feldscher and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — The men’s individual triathlon race at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has…
Continue Reading Sotheby’s expands Hong Kong footprint with cavernous new exhibition and retail space
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A fossilized mammoth skull, centuries-old ceramics and Banksy’s famous self-shredding painting are among…
Continue Reading Security forces protecting Haitian leader provide ‘cover’ fire after he leaves interview with CNN
By Larry Madowo, Caitlin Stephen Hu and Jessie Yeung, CNN Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — Security forces protecting Haiti’s leader provided…
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