Leap year means some employees make more money, while others get paid less
By Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s once again a leap year in 2024. For…
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Scientist weighs in on ‘snow cream’ trend, says snow is ‘anything but pure’
By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s a timeless lesson that applies…
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Undercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants in West Bank hospital raid, officials say
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 04:37 ET Updated: 30 JAN 24 11:21 ET By Abeer Salman, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli special forces, dressed as…
Continue ReadingMass tourism has turned Florence into a ‘prostitute,’ museum boss says, sparking outrage
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Mass tourism has turned the Italian city of Florence into a “prostitute,” the director of Galleria…
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UPS is cutting 12,000 jobs
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 09:17 ET Updated: 30 JAN 24 10:16 ET By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — UPS announced Tuesday that it will cut…
Continue ReadingEU Parliament probes a Latvian lawmaker after media allegations that she spied for Russia
By LORNE COOK and JARI TANNER Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament has opened an investigation into news reports that a Latvian…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard Cohen
By KRYSTA FAURIA and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo ‘s musical story began similar to…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard Cohen
By KRYSTA FAURIA and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo ‘s musical story began similar to…
Continue ReadingAn auction of Nelson Mandela’s possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep them
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The planned auction of dozens of items that belonged to Nelson Mandela has been suspended…
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US figure skater Nathan Chen welcomes ‘a win for clean sport’ as Kamila Valieva’s ban hands him an Olympic gold medal
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After enduring a near-two-year wait, figure skating star Nathan Chen will finally receive a gold…
Continue ReadingUndercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants in West Bank hospital raid, officials say
CNN By Abeer Salman and Christian Edwards, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli special forces, dressed as civilians and medical staff, infiltrated…
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Clouds over global economy ‘beginning to part’ but Red Sea crisis could spell trouble, says IMF
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 08:00 ET Updated: 30 JAN 24 09:39 ET By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The outlook for the global economy is…
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Elon Musk says his Neuralink startup has implanted a chip in its first human brain
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 05:49 ET Updated: 30 JAN 24 09:52 ET By Diksha Madhok, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s controversial startup Neuralink…
Continue ReadingThe US hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in…
Continue ReadingPanthers coach Dave Canales co-wrote book about infidelity, binge drinking, addiction to pornography
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Canales is ready to begin his journey as head coach of the Carolina Panthers 16 months…
Continue ReadingTaiwan launches spring military drills following presidential election amid China threats
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is holding spring military drills following its recent presidential election…
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Biden says he has decided how to respond to attack in Jordan
By Betsy Klein, Michael Williams and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday he has made a decision…
Continue ReadingMan wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend and leaving body at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya
By TOM ODULA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police say a man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a…
Continue ReadingPassenger train hits milk truck at Colorado railroad crossing, badly injuring Amtrak engineer
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An Amtrak train crashed into a truck carrying milk at a northeastern Colorado rail crossing, badly…
Continue ReadingPassenger train hits milk truck at Colorado railroad crossing, badly injuring Amtrak engineer
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An Amtrak train crashed into a truck carrying milk at a northeastern Colorado rail crossing, badly…
Continue Reading Group of Democrats call on Blinken to provide answers on bypassing Congress to approve arms sales to Israel
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A group of 19 predominantly Democratic lawmakers is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to provide…
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Bob Odenkirk better call King Charles. As it turns out, they are related
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Bob Odenkirk was royally amused to find out he has a famous relative. During an appearance on “Finding…
Continue ReadingUS job openings rose in December, pointing to a still-durable labor market
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers posted 9 million job openings in December, an increase from November…
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Opinion: The Taylor Swift AI photos offer a terrifying warning
CNN Opinion by Laurie Segall (CNN) — Sexually explicit AI-generated photos of pop superstar Taylor Swift have flooded the internet, and…
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5 ways to help boys cultivate friends and combat loneliness
By Phyllis L. Fagell, CNN (CNN) — Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t…
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“Estamos muriendo lentamente”: palestinos comen pasto y beben agua contaminada mientras la hambruna se cierne sobre Gaza
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Hanadi Gamal Saed El Jamara, de 38 años, dice que dormir es lo único que puede distraer a sus hijos del…
Continue ReadingMilan-Cortina board approves proposal to rebuild Cortina bobsled track but will keep open a ‘Plan B’
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — The local organizing committee for the 2026 Winter Olympics has decided to move forward with…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and LAURA UNGAR NEW YORK (AP) — According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and LAURA UNGAR NEW YORK (AP) — According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain…
Continue ReadingBelarusian journalist accused of being in an extremist group after covering protests gets prison
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian journalist has been sentenced to three years in prison on charges related…
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A South Carolina lawmaker is suing Instagram after his son died by suicide
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — About two weeks after his oldest son’s funeral, South Carolina state house Rep. Brandon Guffey says he received…
Continue Reading The NFL hits another high as the Chiefs (and Taylor Swift) march into Super Bowl LVIII
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Two down-to-the-wire finishes, a Taylor Swift garnish and a shift in ratings service Nielsen’s methodology…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Biden tiene que lidiar con una segunda guerra que no quería. Su tarea es contenerla
urielblanco (CNN) — La política estadounidense en Medio Oriente ya no puede describirse como un intento de impedir que el conflicto en Israel…
Continue Reading NY AG sues Citibank for failing to protect customers from hackers and scammers
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Citibank on Tuesday, alleging the big bank…
Continue ReadingAmerican consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer American consumers, fresh off strong holiday spending, are feeling more confident than they have in two years. The…
Continue Reading US job openings grew in December
By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The US job market remains strong and workers are still in demand, according to newly released labor…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for stealing truck with $30k worth of ice cream in it
By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story WEST HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A man faces charges for stealing…
Continue ReadingSmall business payroll growth is moderating, but that could mean more sustainable growth ahead
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Payroll payments per small business moderated as 2023 came to a close, according to new data…
Continue ReadingRock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remain locked up in a Thai…
Continue ReadingWater beads can expand inside stomach, causing harm to children
By Rachel Polansky Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Water beads are often sold as toys,…
Continue Reading Estrellas ‘old smokers’ nunca antes vistas sorprenden a los astrónomos
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Un estudio del cielo nocturno que duró una década reveló un nuevo y misterioso tipo de estrella a la que los astrónomos…
Continue ReadingTSU professor designs Black History Month jersey for Nashville Predators
By Carmyn Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Tennessee State University…
Continue ReadingWeGo driver puts ‘Call 911′ on bus display to summon help
By Tony Garcia Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A quick-thinking bus driver…
Continue ReadingChatGPT violated European privacy laws, Italy tells chatbot maker OpenAI
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Italian regulators say they informed OpenAI that its ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot has…
Continue ReadingAustralian Open champion Jannik Sinner returns home to Italy amid great fanfare
ROME (AP) — Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has returned to Italy amid great fanfare with RAI state TV broadcasting his arrival at the…
Continue ReadingThe UAE ambassador takes post in Damascus after nearly 13 years of cut ties
By ALBERT AJI Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The first United Arab Emirates ambassador to Damascus in nearly 13 years has taken up his…
Continue ReadingNorthern Ireland power-sharing could resume within days, after two-year hiatus
By Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — The main pro-union party in Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), said Tuesday it had reached a…
Continue ReadingPolice: St. Charles woman attacked by Popeyes worker after requesting refund
By Caroline Hecker Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Missouri (KMOV) — St. Charles police say a…
Continue Reading Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office
CNN By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A former conservative federal appellate judge is urging the Supreme Court to keep Donald Trump off the ballot,…
Continue ReadingConcern Hawaii acid attack could chill Chinese tourism
By Paul Drewes Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The suspect in an acid attack appeared in court…
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