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DeSantis signs bill that gives him more control of Disney’s special district

February 27, 2023 9:55 AM CNN

By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN Appearing at the doorstep of Walt Disney World, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that gives him…

A good winter season means 1 more day of magic at Labelle Ice Palace

February 27, 2023 9:45 AM Braydon Wilson

The winter weather has been harsh in many ways, but for the Labelle Lake Ice Palace the winter has been rather kind. As the long freezing nights have…

Bahrain Grand Prix: Human rights group writes to F1 about ‘ongoing concerns’ over ‘sportswashing’

February 27, 2023 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN A prominent human rights group has written to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali to raise serious concerns over what it…

Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter winds down

February 27, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty…

School Closures or Delays – Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

February 26, 2023 8:49 PM Travis Richards

The following school districts announce a later start time to class schedules Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, due to extreme wind and drifting…

US ambassador calls on China to be ‘more honest’ about Covid origins

February 27, 2023 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said Monday that China will have to “be more honest about what…

Baseball’s new pitch clock rule change is causing confusion

February 27, 2023 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Tick tock, tick tock. The new MLB rules are coming fast at players; just ask Cal Conley. The Atlanta Braves hitter looked as…

Artificial intelligence pilots Air Force fighter jet in successful California test

February 27, 2023 9:27 AM CNN Newsource

By ABC7.com staff Click here for updates on this story EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California (KABC) — Will Maverick from…

Southern California man’s 3,000 visits to Disneyland earn him Guinness World Record

February 27, 2023 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

By ABC7.com staff Click here for updates on this story ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — You could call him a regular. Jeff…

Hundreds protest new proposed election law in Baghdad

February 27, 2023 9:25 AM Associated Press

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in Baghdad to denounce a draft elections law…

Mud slide overcomes Southern California home

February 27, 2023 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, California (KABC) — A home in La Canada…

Nokia redesigns iconic logo to remind the world it’s not a phone company anymore

February 27, 2023 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn Nokia redesigned its logo for the first time in decades to distance itself from its public image as a phone company. The new logo,…

‘It’s a health hazard’ | Dilapidated restrooms, sinking piers plague Maui harbor

February 27, 2023 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story LAHAINA, Hawaii (KITV) — Workers at the…

Israeli military calls settler attacks on Palestinians ‘actions of terror’ after weekend of violence

February 27, 2023 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, CNN The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sees the previous day’s attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank as…

Study: Back-to-back hurricanes likely to come more often

February 27, 2023 9:06 AM Associated Press

BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new study says that back-to-back hurricanes that hit the same general place in the United States seem to be…

DeSantis signs bill that gives him more control of Disney’s special district

February 27, 2023 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN Appearing at the doorstep of Walt Disney World, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that gives him…

Gérard Latortue, former interim Haitian premier, dies at 88

February 27, 2023 9:01 AM Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gérard Latortue, a former interim prime minister of Haiti, has died. He was 88. Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced…

Defense at Murdaugh trial says 2 shooters; jury to see scene

February 27, 2023 9:00 AM Associated Press

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press A defense expert in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial says he thinks two different shooters killed the…

Chicago: What to expect on election night

February 27, 2023 8:56 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers in the city’s elections on Tuesday. It’s a tough reelection…

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

February 27, 2023 8:43 AM Associated Press

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt…

AP Interview: Stenmark says Shiffrin ‘better than I was’

February 27, 2023 8:41 AM Associated Press

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer Ingemar Stenmark says all this fuss over Mikaela Shiffrin as she approaches his record of 86 World Cup skiing…

Storm Reid, actriz de ‘The Last of Us’, da un consejo a los espectadores homofóbicos de la serie

February 27, 2023 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — “The Last of Us” tiene sus fans y, naturalmente, sus críticos. La actriz Storm Reid compartió su opinión…

Alex Murdaugh’s defense rests after 14 witnesses over two weeks in double murder trial

February 27, 2023 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, Alta Spells and Dianne Gallagher, CNN Alex Murdaugh’s defense in his double murder trial rested its case Monday after calling…

Book aims to help high-schoolers succeed in academics, social life, & athletics

February 27, 2023 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A local young man is taking his high school…

Estas son las señales de un trastorno alimenticio: las que conoces y las que no

February 27, 2023 8:22 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Para ser una enfermedad que afecta a tanta gente, hay muchas ideas equivocadas sobre los trastornos alimenticios, dicen…

AP sources: Haslams agree to purchase Lasry’s stake in Bucks

February 27, 2023 8:13 AM Associated Press

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the negotiations say Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam…

Supreme Court to hear challenge to consumer agency

February 27, 2023 8:05 AM Associated Press

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will take up a Republican-led challenge to the Consumer Financial…

Supreme Court to hear challenge to consumer agency

February 27, 2023 8:05 AM Associated Press

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will take up a Republican-led challenge to the Consumer Financial…

Union Pacific CEO to leave after push from activist shareholder

February 27, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Union Pacific shares jumped 10% in premarket trading Monday after the railroad company announced CEO Lance Fritz, 60, will…

Norfolk Southern CEO sells stock and sets up scholarship fund for East Palestine

February 27, 2023 8:04 AM CNN

By Chris Isidore, CNN Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw sold $448,000 worth of the company’s stock this week, a month after the toxic train…

‘Slow Down, Move Over:’ Mother works to bring awareness 2 years after son hit, killed

February 27, 2023 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story CANTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — An event to honor a local slain…

Montenegro ends court stalemate that has threatened EU bid

February 27, 2023 7:53 AM Associated Press

By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s lawmakers have elected all but one of the judges of the…

Meta cracks down on a growing crime against teenagers

February 27, 2023 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of “revenge porn” images of teenagers on Facebook…

Portland couple tows trapped cars out of snowbanks for free

February 27, 2023 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — With Portland tow trucks backlogged…

Trans people face ‘horrifying’ rhetoric at statehouses

February 27, 2023 7:48 AM Associated Press

By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — It was pharmacist Gwendolyn Herzig’s first time testifying before a legislative…

Supreme Court to resolve fate of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

February 27, 2023 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a new case testing constraints on the…

Pink disappointed her comments about a decades-old argument with Christina Aguilera made headlines

February 27, 2023 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Pink says a story she told about an old feud with Christina Aguilera has now become the main focus of the press surrounding…

Energy agency: SUV growth weighs on emissions, batteries

February 27, 2023 7:33 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency says ever bigger cars pose a growing problem for the environment because they produce more greenhouse…

Man dies ‘pleading for help’ after unknowingly driving into Tennessee River

February 27, 2023 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Chuck Morris Click here for updates on this story SALTILLO, Tennessee (WSMV) — Authorities recovered the body of a…

Reportan condiciones climáticas severas en Oklahoma, Kansas y Texas: hay tormentas y tornados

February 27, 2023 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El Centro de Predicción de Tormentas reportó más de 100 informes de tormentas para partes de Texas,…

Angela Bassett checked on Ariana DeBose after viral rap

February 27, 2023 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Angela Bassett did indeed do the thing. The “Black Panther” star told Variety she messaged Oscar-winning…

‘Take It Down:’ a tool for teens to remove explicit images

February 27, 2023 7:21 AM Associated Press

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer “Once you send that photo, you can’t take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring…

El ejército israelí considera los ataques de venganza contra palestinos como “acciones de terror”

February 27, 2023 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) consideran que los ataques perpetrados este domingo por la noche por colonos…

‘The Last of Us’ actress Storm Reid has advice for homophobic viewers of the show

February 27, 2023 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN “The Last of Us” has its fans, and, naturally, its critics. Actress Storm Reid has shared her thoughts about…

New this week: ‘True Lies,’ Wallen and ‘Creed’ film fest

February 27, 2023 7:09 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming…

Amid thaw, Egypt’s FM in quake-hit Turkey to show solidarity

February 27, 2023 7:02 AM Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Egypt’s foreign minister arrived in Turkey on Monday to show solidarity with the quake-hit country, marking the first…

Harris promotes broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

February 27, 2023 7:02 AM Associated Press

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris promoted the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband…

Harris promotes broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

February 27, 2023 7:02 AM Associated Press

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris promoted the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband…

Pinnacle West: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 7:00 AM Associated Press

PHOENIX — Pinnacle West: Q4 Earnings…

El plan de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles llega a la Corte Suprema. Esto es lo que los prestatarios deben saber

February 27, 2023 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Millones de personas que accedieron a préstamos estudiantiles podrían ver cancelados hasta US$ 20.000 de su…

Betty Boothroyd, 1st female UK Commons speaker, dies at 93

February 27, 2023 6:54 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The first — and so far only — female speaker of Britain’s House of Commons has died at age 93. Parliamentary authorities said…

Jamie Lee Curtis hints that ‘Freaky Friday 2’ is really happening

February 27, 2023 6:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jamie Lee Curtis has offered the ultimate hint that there is a “Freaky Friday” sequel in the works. Released in…

Jamie Lee Curtis hints that ‘Freaky Friday 2’ is really happening

February 27, 2023 6:48 AM CNN

By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Jamie Lee Curtis has offered the ultimate hint that there is a “Freaky Friday” sequel in the works. Released in…

Itron: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 6:47 AM Associated Press

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Itron: Q4 Earnings…

La estrella de BTS J-Hope se alistará para el servicio militar obligatorio

February 27, 2023 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Otro miembro de BTS, la mayor “boy band” del mundo, pondrá en pausa su carrera musical para alistarse en el…

Jill Biden says she offers ‘good balance’ of insight to President Biden

February 27, 2023 6:44 AM CNN

By Arlette Saenz First lady Dr. Jill Biden offered a window into her marriage with President Joe Biden, telling CNN in an interview that she…

Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow

February 27, 2023 6:42 AM Associated Press

By JOHN ANTCZAK and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage…

Rep. Elissa Slotkin entering race to succeed retiring Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow

February 27, 2023 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

By David Wright, CNN Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin is entering the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, with a campaign launch…

Kremlin image-maker turned critic Gleb Pavlovsky dies at 71

February 27, 2023 6:30 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — Gleb Pavlovsky, a Soviet-era dissident who served as a Kremlin political consultant helping burnish President Vladimir Putin’s…

Golfer Akshay Bhatia takes off shirt to play muddy shot — twice

February 27, 2023 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Shirtless and mud-spattered — golf fans tuning in to the Honda Classic on Saturday would have been forgiven for thinking…

Slovenian band Laibach’s Ukraine concert canceled amid rift

February 27, 2023 6:25 AM Associated Press

By ALI ZERDIN Associated Press LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A planned concert by Slovenia’s popular band Laibach in Ukraine next month has been…

Democrat Elissa Slotkin to seek Michigan’s open Senate seat

February 27, 2023 6:22 AM Associated Press

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated…

Koppers: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 6:20 AM Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Koppers: Q4 Earnings…

Nigeria opposition rejects early vote lead for ruling party

February 27, 2023 6:16 AM Associated Press

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Tensions are mounting in Nigeria’s capital as election officials continue releasing…

Corporate ‘greenwashing’ can satisfy stakeholders without environmental results, study finds

February 27, 2023 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Mitchell Consky, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — New…

BGC Partners: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 6:15 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK — BGC Partners: Q4 Earnings…

‘I know that I can die here’: Two former Canadian soldiers describe life on the front lines in Ukraine, and why they’re fighting

February 27, 2023 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Adrian Ghobrial, CTV National News Correspondent Click here for updates on this story Kyiv, Ukraine (CTV Network) —…

EU and UK strike new deal over post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland

February 27, 2023 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta and Luke McGee, CNN Britain and the European Union have reached an agreement on new trade rules in Northern Ireland in an attempt to…

Demand has surged — not slumped — for Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers, one CEO says

February 27, 2023 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Adidas last year dumped Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and his once hugely popular Yeezy clothing and sneaker brand…

Nordic American Tankers: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 6:10 AM Associated Press

HAMILTON HM 11, Bermuda — Nordic American Tankers: Q4 Earnings…

Putting Mongolia on the digital map: Bolor-Erdene Battsengel

February 27, 2023 6:10 AM Associated Press

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Bolor-Erdene Battsengel gained fame as one of the youngest member of Mongolia’s government — and the…

First lady on Biden’s plan to run in 2024: ‘I’m all for it’

February 27, 2023 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Stuart and Arlette Saenz, CNN First lady Jill Biden did not hesitate when asked if there was any chance her husband would not run for…

Elon Musk tweets support for ‘Dilbert’ creator after racist tirade

February 27, 2023 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Elon Musk defended “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams after hundreds of newspapers stopped printing the comic strip…

What is a derecho and why is it so destructive?

February 27, 2023 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker, CNN A derecho is a significant, potentially destructive weather event that is characterized as having widespread, long-lived,…

New York Times: Twitter lays off another 10% of staff

February 27, 2023 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Twitter’s massive job cuts continued this weekend, as the company cut about 10% of its remaining staff, according to a…

Tree.com: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2023 5:28 AM Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tree.com: Q4 Earnings…

Chris Kirk battled alcoholism and depression — now he has secured his first PGA Tour victory in seven years

February 27, 2023 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN It had been 2,836 days since Chris Kirk last won on the PGA Tour. Yet after securing his first victory in over seven years on…

Simpatizantes turcos lanzan peluches al campo y expresan su descontento con la respuesta del Gobierno al terremoto

February 27, 2023 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — En una muestra de apoyo a los niños afectados por el terremoto en Turquía, los aficionados al fútbol lanzaron…

Novak Djokovic surpasses Steffi Graf with record 378th week as world No. 1

February 27, 2023 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic has achieved another milestone in his illustrious tennis career, surpassing Steffi Graf to spend…

Trans people face ‘horrifying’ rhetoric at statehouses

February 27, 2023 5:08 AM Associated Press

By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — It was pharmacist Gwendolyn Herzig’s first time testifying before a legislative…

A proposed ‘takeover’ has sparked a battle for power in one of America’s Blackest big cities

February 27, 2023 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Tolan, CNN In the parking lot of New Jerusalem Church in Jackson, Mississippi, volunteers handed out free cases of bottled water to a line…