Taco Bell and KFC are feeling the pressure from price-conscious consumers
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut’s parent company is facing the same problem as its rivals: Fast food is…
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The EU launches legal action against Hungary over new law accused of targeting critics
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has launched legal action against Hungary’s right-wing government over a new law that allows authorities to…
Continue ReadingBiden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution, saying that…
Continue ReadingBiden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution, saying that…
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EPA is cracking down on deadly air pollution with a new rule – but it’s not strong enough, some experts say
By Ella Nilsen and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality…
Continue ReadingA barred gate, a musty chamber and dirty dishes: Inside the underground compound where Israel says hostages were held
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Khan Younis (CNN) — The stale, damp air inside the tunnel smells of sewage. The walls are slimy, and they feel like…
Continue ReadingJapanese fans excited to see Taylor Swift perform in Tokyo just after record Grammy win
By RICHARD COLOMBO Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Some Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo spent thousands of dollars to attend the pop superstar’s first…
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Lionel Messi takes to the field in Tokyo as Chinese fans remain angered by Hong Kong no-show
By Kristie Lu Stout, Jadyn Sham and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to action on Wednesday in a match…
Continue ReadingGermany will reduce the minimum sentence for child sexual abuse images, citing unintended problems
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Cabinet has approved plans to reduce a one-year minimum sentence for spreading child sexual abuse images, changing a rule…
Continue ReadingDoes Spain’s popular Eurovision song ‘Zorra’ insult women or defend them?
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The title of Spain’s Eurovision song “Zorra” can be translated as an anti-female slur,…
Continue Reading Las Vegas mayor rebuffs Oakland A’s move to town – but then backtracks
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman isn’t so sure about the Oakland Athletics’ pending relocation to Sin City,…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé announces new hair care line ‘Cécred’
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé has revealed she will be launching a hair care line on February 20. The 29-time Grammy winner made the…
Continue Reading 24 years ago, he played in a Super Bowl as a player. Now, Terry Killens is making history as an official
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — As Kevin Dyson’s full-stretch reach comes up agonizingly short, it ensured heartbreak for Terry Killens. In what…
Continue Reading‘Girl on the Train’ author Paula Hawkins has new novel out in October
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Girl on the Train” author Paula Hawkins has a new thriller out this fall, and will release it through a new publisher.…
Continue Reading It’s never been more expensive to be a Disney fan
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — After a recent trip with her husband and two children to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Gina…
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Why Democrats should worry about Biden’s polling
Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — The political eyes of the world are on Nevada this week for the state’s Democratic and Republican…
Continue Reading Oleksandr Usyk missed the birth of his daughter before Tyson Fury pulled out of blockbuster fight
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Oleksandr Usyk has revealed that he missed the birth of his daughter before Tyson Fury pulled out of their…
Continue ReadingIndonesian rebels say they’re ready to free a New Zealand pilot taken hostage a year ago
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have expressed their readiness…
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Henry Cavill says he’s ‘not a fan’ of sex scenes
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — “Superman” star Henry Cavill has revealed that he’s “not a fan” of on-screen sex scenes. The British…
Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes credits Taylor Swift for making the NFL more popular
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Even though the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII, arguably the…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says Hamas’ demands on hostage and ceasefire deal are ‘delusional’
By Abeer Salman, Ibrahim Dahman and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Hamas’ proposals for a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Feb. 7: Border battle, 2024 race, Michigan school shooting, Flu season, Dairy recall
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people will soon ring in the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, as we say goodbye to…
Continue Reading Message in a bottle from high school class found 32 years later unlocks memories of beloved teacher
By Sarah Engel and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — The extraordinary discovery of a decades-old message in a bottle has inspired alumni of a…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: How to get the most money for your trade-in vehicle
By JOSH JACQUOT Edmunds Maximizing your car’s trade-in value can add thousands to the bottom line in a new-car transaction. We share tips that will…
Continue Reading China replaces head of securities regulator after stock market meltdown
By Laura He and Wayne Chang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has replaced the head of its securities regulator, as public anger over the meltdown…
Continue Reading Tom Holland is returning from acting break to play Romeo on London stage
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood star Tom Holland will play Romeo in Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” in London’s West End later…
Continue ReadingThailand and Muslim separatist rebels agree on roadmap to peace, Malaysian facilitator says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia says the Thai government and Muslim separatist rebels in southern Thailand have agreed in principle to a…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas, where the party never ends, prepares for its biggest yet: Super Bowl 58
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas proposed to the NFL in December 2021. “Let’s just marry these brands, and let’s…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas, where the party never ends, prepares for its biggest yet: Super Bowl 58
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas proposed to the NFL in December 2021. “Let’s just marry these brands, and let’s…
Continue ReadingA stray dog attacks 11 people, mostly children playing at a park north of Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials say a stray dog attacked 11 people, most of them children playing in a park, causing minor injuries. Fire…
Continue Reading Senate Republicans block bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package following months of negotiations
By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer and Manu Raju, CNN Senate Republicans blocked a major bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package with…
Continue Reading Pro-Trump network OAN’s president solicited more info after receiving ‘stolen’ Smartmatic passwords, court documents allege
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The president of the far-right cable network One America News solicited additional information from an…
Continue ReadingFrom Uber Eats’ ‘Friends’ reunion to Bud’s Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
By MAE ANDERSON and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have…
Continue ReadingAgent Bob LaMonte goes for 7 straight Super Bowl wins by his coach or GM clients
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Celebrating Super Bowl championships has become an annual tradition for NFL coaches and…
Continue Reading ‘The Russian flag and anthems have become symbols of murder and rape,’ says doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov
By Molly Stazicker, CNN (CNN) — Much like Mark Twain, Russian doping whistleblower Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov says that reports of his death have…
Continue Reading Jurors found a school shooter’s mother guilty of manslaughter. Here’s why the verdict matters – and what it means for parents
By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Six men and six women handed down a stunning verdict in Michigan Tuesday, finding Jennifer Crumbley –…
Continue ReadingRussian upper house approves bill to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting the army
MOSCOW (AP) — The upper house of Russia’s parliament has unanimously endorsed a bill that would allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables…
Continue ReadingFrance denounces ‘largest antisemitic massacre of our century’ in tribute to victims of Hamas attack
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel in…
Continue ReadingWorld Food Program says its ramping up aid to reach 3 million Ethiopians. Millions more are in need
By The Associated Press The U.N.’s World Food Program says it is aiming aims to reach up to 3 million Ethiopians affected by climate change and…
Continue Reading China vows to help its EV champions succeed overseas despite threats of sanctions
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is promising to help its electric vehicle (EV) makers cope with international trade restrictions and…
Continue ReadingNapping polar bear image wins top wildlife photography prize
By Hafsa Khalil, CNN London (CNN) — An image of a napping polar bear curled up on an iceberg has captured the hearts of voters to become the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration names a director of the new AI Safety Institute
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is making plans to name a top White House aide as the director of the…
Continue Reading Justice Jackson has weighed in on more legal questions of Jan. 6 rioting than any other Supreme Court member
By Devan Cole and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stands out among her eight Supreme Court colleagues for one key…
Continue Reading ‘Judged by history’: Trump’s 14th Amendment fight at Supreme Court poses an enormous test for John Roberts
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — For Donald Trump, the fate of a presidential campaign will hang in the balance when the Supreme Court meets…
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What women can do to reduce their risk from heart disease
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women — for about 1 in 5 women — in the United States,…
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Resumen de la guerra entre Israel y Hamas este miércoles 7 de febrero
Sofía Barruti Esta cobertura en vivo finalizó. Para ver las actualizaciones más recientes haz clic aquí Los palestinos han estado viviendo en…
Continue ReadingSweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn’t have jurisdiction
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September…
Continue ReadingUN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He’s still waiting
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A top U.N. official says that two generals in Sudan whose forces have been at war for the last 10…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as its ground staff strike for a day at 5 airports
BERLIN (AP) — Ground staff for Lufthansa have walked off the job at five major German airports, causing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights.…
Continue ReadingChina, US hold economic talks as trade issues heat up on the campaign trail
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese and U.S. officials have met in Beijing for talks on tough issues dividing the two…
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