How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft
Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security. In the retail sector alone, more than half of small…
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A glitch halts again Telesco the robot’s attempt to get a sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Video feed issues halted the mission of a robot trying to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside…
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Israel behind deadly pager explosions that targeted Hezbollah and injured thousands in Lebanon
By Charbel Mallo, Tamara Qiblawi, Jeremy Diamond, Lauren Kent, Rob Picheta and Christian Edwards and Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Hezbollah has…
Continue Reading Entire city evacuated after floods, 7 die in wildfires as extreme weather sweeps Europe
By Niamh Kennedy, Lauren Kent, Vasco Cotovio and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Lisbon, Portugal (CNN) — Swaths of Europe have been battered by deadly…
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The vaccines you need to know about before you travel
By Lisa Kjellsson, CNN (CNN) — Few things can ruin a vacation faster than illness. But while a mild stomach bug will probably affect most…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Kamala Harris acaba de recibir una de sus mejores encuestas del año
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Una de las encuestadoras más prestigiosas de Estados Unidos publicó recientemente su última encuesta, y contiene…
Continue Reading Se agrava crisis eléctrica en Ecuador y el Gobierno dispone más días de apagones en todo el país
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Ecuador dispuso incrementar los cortes de energía en todo el territorio nacional durante…
Continue Reading Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent…
Continue Reading Tattoo business moves out of rented space due to controversial mural with swastika
By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A mural in Milwaukee near Locust and Holton in…
Continue Reading Multiple students injured in school bus crash in Wisconsin
By Stephanie Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story RANDOM LAKE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Eight students were…
Continue Reading Jury finds man accused in 2019 killing of cyclist guilty on all counts
By Michael Hudak, Kevin Boulandier and Julian Quintana Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WSVN) — A jury on…
Continue Reading Hundreds of homes near Houston still under evacuation orders as pipeline fire burns for second day
Associated Press DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — A pipeline fire that erupted in a suburban Houston neighborhood is burning into a second night with still…
Continue Reading Bangladesh opposition party demands a new election after Hasina’s ouster
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the…
Continue Reading Édgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G lead the 2024 Latin Grammy nominations
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Édgar Barrera, the producer and songwriter known for his work with artists such as Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma,…
Continue Reading ¿Cómo funciona la nueva UEFA Champions League?
urielblanco (CNN) — La UEFA Champions League, la competición más prestigiosa del fútbol europeo de clubes, se renovó y promete un aspecto y…
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Coffee could be more than a morning pick-me-up, according to new research
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up, according to new research. Moderate amounts of…
Continue Reading Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban say that Afghanistan’s Embassy in Oman has reopened. It’s the latest sign of their growing…
Continue Reading Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
Associated Press MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day to keep…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico officials reject request to extend voter registration deadline
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in Puerto Rico rejected a petition to extend a voter registration deadline following an outcry over long…
Continue Reading Whitney Houston’s epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston ‘s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s…
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Sam’s Club will raise pay to catch up with Costco
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Sam’s Club will raise pay to incentivize workers to stay with the company — and not jump ship…
Continue Reading London’s Oxford Street to be pedestrianized under new mayoral plans
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — London’s famed Oxford Street could finally be pedestrianized, according to new plans announced by city mayor Sadiq…
Continue Reading Instagram obligará a millones de adolescentes a tener cuentas protegidas
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Instagram anunció este martes su mayor intento hasta la fecha de proteger a los jóvenes usuarios de los peligros en…
Continue Reading Former office manager of Dartmouth College student paper gets 15-month sentence for stealing $223K
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The former office manager of Dartmouth College’s student newspaper has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for…
Continue Reading Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, echoing laws adopted in neighboring Russia.…
Continue Reading US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the…
Continue Reading Festival season starts in Nepal with devotees honoring a living goddess
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s monthslong festival season has begun with tens of thousands of devotees pulling a wooden chariot…
Continue Reading Logan Paul and MrBeast have a Lunchables competitor that they say is healthy
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Some of YouTube’s biggest stars are taking on Lunchables with a competitor of their own. MrBeast,…
Continue Reading Costuming an icon: How the Beetlejuice wardrobe got a modern upgrade
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Just over 35 years after the release of Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice,” Michael Keaton and his unforgettable…
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America’s economic engine is still revving, despite fears of a slowdown
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — A key driver of the US economy remains solid. Spending at US retailers rose 0.1% in August from the prior…
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Tracking storms and fog
A big drop in temperatures today. We’ll only be hitting the upper 50’s to low 60’s. Storms will bring some needed rain and some flooding may be…
Continue Reading La represión ordenada por Maduro tras las elecciones en Venezuela podría constituir crímenes contra la humanidad, según un informe de la ONU
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Un nuevo informe de la Misión Internacional Independiente de Determinación de los Hechos de la ONU sobre la…
Continue Reading Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
AP Technology Writer Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid…
Continue Reading Brexit is ‘stifling’ Britain’s trade with Europe and the problem is getting worse
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Brexit is having “profound and ongoing stifling effects” on goods trade between the United Kingdom and…
Continue Reading Bill Gates calls for more aid to go to Africa and for debt relief for burdened countries
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The billionaire Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates thinks the richest governments should increase…
Continue Reading New Delhi’s top elected official resigns after being released on bail in a bribery case
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — One of India’s leading opposition figures resigned his post as New Delhi’s chief minister on Tuesday, days…
Continue Reading Instagram will force millions of teens into protected accounts
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Instagram on Tuesday announced its most dramatic effort yet to protect young users from dangers on its…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris just got one of her best polls of the year
Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — One of the best pollsters in America recently came out with its latest survey, and it’s good news for…
Continue Reading Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa
Associated Press IBADAN, Nigeria (AP) — In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich…
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Major stars gather to watch new ‘Hollywood’ fixture between Wrexham and Birmingham
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A few years ago, a fixture between Wrexham and Birmingham would pass a lot of people by. Nowadays, the game is a…
Continue Reading Israel expands war objectives as questions swirl over defense minister’s future
By Tamar Michaelis and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Israel has added a new objective to its ongoing war, turning its focus on the Lebanon…
Continue Reading Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than two decades ago, when gay men and lesbians were prohibited from serving openly in the U.S. military…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in 130 years to rack up 85 extra-base hits and 45 steals
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Shohei Ohtani made yet more baseball history on Sunday, becoming the first player in 130 years to record 85…
Continue Reading Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social’s parent company. What’s at stake?
AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in a federal sex trafficking case that accuses him of…
Continue Reading Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit political campaigns and…
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Senate GOP blocks IVF bill again as Democrats spotlight issue ahead of elections
By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to block a bill that would guarantee…
Continue Reading Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at 2 British military bases in Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Officials say protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases…
Continue Reading Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal…
Continue Reading China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Sept. 17: Secret Service, Immigration, North Carolina floods, Titan tragedy, Boeing strike
WHIO, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Amazon is demanding that its corporate employees return to the office five days a week, joining…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Sept. 17: Secret Service, Immigration, North Carolina floods, Titan tragedy, Boeing strike
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Amazon is demanding that its corporate employees return to the office five days a week, joining several other…
Continue Reading Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over ‘foreign interference’
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Meta said it’s banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the…
Continue Reading Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ‘smiling with his teammates’ and taking things ‘day by day’ after latest concussion
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been “smiling with his teammates” and taking things “day by…
Continue Reading GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss treatment
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Jared Holz thought about taking one of the new GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for months before he actually filled the…
Continue Reading Suspicious packages sent to election officials in at least 6 states
Story by Associated Press (AP) — Suspicious packages were sent to election officials in at least six states on Monday, but there were no…
Continue Reading German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its…
Continue Reading Kirk Cousins leads late game-winning drive as Atlanta Falcons beat Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Falcons literally left it to the last minute to win their first game of the new NFL season, with Kirk…
Continue Reading Radio Nikki: Haley launching a weekly SiriusXM radio talk show at least through January
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is launching her own radio talk show next week on SiriusXM…
Continue Reading Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years. The medical aid group cited a…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren calls for emergency-like Fed rate cut ASAP
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The American economy appears to be just hours away from a major milestone: The first interest rate cut from…
Continue Reading Trump and Harris get back on the trail after another campaign-shaking moment
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is set to hold his first rally Tuesday night since the second apparent assassination…
Continue Reading Cities in Central Europe reinforce riverbanks ahead of more flooding
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Soldiers have dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated…
Continue Reading El equipo de seguridad nacional de Biden no tiene planes inminentes de presentar una propuesta actualizada de alto el fuego
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Los asesores de seguridad nacional de Joe Biden no tienen planes inminentes de presentar al presidente una propuesta…
Continue Reading Los paquetes de ayuda militar de EE.UU. a Ucrania se reducen en medio de preocupaciones por las reservas del Pentágono
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Los paquetes de ayuda militar de Estados Unidos a Ucrania han sido más pequeños en los últimos meses, ya que las…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | El apoyo de Ryan Routh a Ucrania es una victoria propagandística para Moscú, en un momento muy delicado para Kyiv
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Es exactamente el tipo de atención que Ucrania no necesitaba. Desde el inicio de los enfrentamientos con Rusia sobre…
Continue Reading Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia’s death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500
BANGKOK (AP) — Floods and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives,…
Continue Reading Elon Musk is on track to soon become the world’s first trillionaire
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk’s sprawling empire — spanning everything from electric vehicles and social media to space…
Continue Reading Inside the fateful 12 hours of an apparent assassination attempt outside the Trump International Golf Club
By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump was walking down the fifth hole of the championship course at the Trump International Golf Club in…
Continue Reading A man is charged with murder over crossbow attack near London that killed 3 women
LONDON (AP) — A man has appeared in a London court charged with killing three women in a knife and crossbow attack near London in July . Kyle…
Continue Reading EU chief unveils her new team with women in top roles in right-leaning Commission
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next…
Continue Reading Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operation
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that halting Hezbollah’s attacks in the country’s north to allow residents to…
Continue Reading Mali troops put down a deadly militant attack in the capital
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Army troops have subdued Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp and the airport in…
Continue Reading The new hard-right Dutch coalition pledges stricter limits on asylum
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The new hard-right Dutch government has pledged clamp down on migration with stricter policies to…
Continue Reading Las mujeres en el trabajo están avanzando en puestos de liderazgo, pero alcanzar a los hombres podría llevar décadas, según un nuevo informe
Julia Hernández (CNN) — En lo que respecta a la promoción de la mujer en las empresas estadounidenses, se han producido avances desde 2015,…
Continue Reading A forgotten gemstone that reigned during the Victorian era comes back into focus
By Emili Vesilind, CNN (CNN) — Radiant diamonds, sapphires, and rubies have been among the most coveted gemstones on the planet for nearly a…
Continue Reading A French man admits in court to drugging his wife so that he and dozens of men could rape her
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — A 71-year-old French man admitted in court Tuesday that for nearly a decade, he repeatedly drugged his…
Continue Reading Harris campaign sees opportunity to reach some male voters on reproductive rights
By Arit John, Eva McKend and David Wright, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Marcia Ruberg is old enough to remember what the country was like for women…
Continue Reading De Ucrania a Hawai: el extraño comportamiento del sospechoso del intento de magnicidio de Trump sugiere un “delirio de grandeza”
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El hombre sospechoso del aparente intento de magnicidio contra el expresidente Donald Trump se describió el domingo…
Continue Reading 4 people could face the death penalty after drug arrests on Bali
Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested six people on drug charges on the tourist…
Continue Reading UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Trump pasa del aparente segundo intento de magnicidio a afirmaciones más incendiarias
Julia Hernández (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump respondió a un aparente segundo intento de magnicidio que él atribuye a una retórica…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place on Tuesday as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of what’s…
Continue Reading Mujer desafía reglas que prohíben que las madres participen en concursos de Miss América y Miss Mundo
Sofía Barruti (AP) — Una mujer de Nueva York está desafiando las antiguas reglas de Miss América y Miss Mundo que descalifican a las madres…
Continue Reading Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leave more than 35 people dead, police say
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left…
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How does reinsurance drive up your car insurance costs?
CheapInsurance.com reveals how reinsurance secretly impacts your car insurance costs, why premiums rise, and how this complex financial tool affects…
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What you need to know about keyless ignition systems
Edmunds reports on the evolution and operation of keyless ignition systems, from only being available on luxury cars in the 1990s to becoming a…
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How preferred communication methods vary in different countries
Spokeo examined how preferred communication methods vary around the world using Meta and Gallup’s State of Social Connections study.…
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Rust Belt revival: Which Rust Belt cities will see population growth in 2024?
moveBuddha forecasts populations will rise in 10 Rust Belt cities in…
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How much credit card debt is too much?
Experian reports that how much credit card debt is too much depends on the specifics of a personal financial situation and offers ways to manage that…
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Dallas home prices return to pre-pandemic levels as inventory skyrockets: What it means for buyers
Benzinga reports on changes in the Dallas housing market and what it means for buyers in the city and surrounding…
Continue Reading A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
Associated Press A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the…
Continue Reading US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles
By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the…
Continue Reading Vance culpa a la retórica progresista del aparente intento de magnicidio contra Trump
Julia Hernández (CNN) — J.D. Vance culpó este lunes a la retórica progresista del aparente intento de magnicidio contra el expresidente…
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From Ukraine to Hawaii, odd behavior of suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt suggested ‘delusion of grandeur’
CNN By Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan, Curt Devine and Audrey Ash, CNN (CNN) — The man suspected of trying to assassinate former President…
Continue Reading Dedicated artists are keeping Japan’s ancient craft of temari alive
Associated Press KAWARAMACHI, Japan (AP) — Time seems to stop here. Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls…
Continue Reading 2 people reported dead in China as Typhoon Bebinca is downgraded to a tropical storm
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say two people have died in eastern Jiangsu province as Typhoon Bebinca brought torrential rains and powerful…
Continue Reading Not-so-great expectations: Students are reading fewer books in English class
Associated Press Chris Stanislawski didn’t read much in his middle school English classes, but it never felt necessary. Students were given…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest and indictment: A timeline of key events
NEW YORK (AP) — The arrest and indictment of Sean Diddy Combs come after 10 months of allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuse. It began in…
Continue Reading US Coast Guard says Russian naval vessels crossed into buffer zone off Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it tracked a group of Russian naval vessels as they crossed into U.S. waters in off Alaska in an…
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