Heading Back into Winter, Wednesday is the Transition Day
After a warm, sunny spring day Tuesday, things will dramatically change with a winter-like storm moving in. Before the main event arrives, Wednesday…
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Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane says his body has been ‘damaged’ after a number of concussions
By Amy Woodyatt and Bea Adeleke, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has told French sports newspaper L’Équipe that his…
Continue ReadingRobin Walter’s ‘Little Mercy’ receives poetry academy’s First Book Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Walter’s “Little Mercy” has won the 2024 Academy of American Poets’ First Book Award. Walter will receive $5,000…
Continue ReadingCruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers’ visa problems
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to…
Continue ReadingIslamic State-linked fighters kill at least a dozen civilians in eastern Congo
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s army says extremist-linked rebels have killed at least a dozen people in a…
Continue ReadingAmid record audiences and surging ticket prices, Caitlin Clark brings ‘more visibility’ to women’s basketball
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — At the start of her college basketball career, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlin Clark grew…
Continue ReadingMan pleads guilty to theft of solid gold toilet worth $6 million from Blenheim Palace
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A man has pleaded guilty to stealing a toilet made entirely from 18-carat gold and worth more than $6 million…
Continue ReadingIsraeli attack that killed aid workers consistent with multiple precision strikes, analysis shows
By Allegra Goodwin and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN (CNN) — A deadly Israeli attack that killed seven aid workers from the non-profit World Central…
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Bob Iger may prevail in Disney’s boardroom showdown, but the battle has not left him unscathed
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources”…
Continue ReadingLuxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX
By ALEX NISHIMOTO Edmunds The Genesis GV80 made quite a splash when it entered the midsize luxury SUV segment. With its smooth ride, high-quality…
Continue ReadingNATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the organization is debating a plan to provide more…
Continue ReadingProsecutors in Trump’s classified documents case sharply rebuke judge’s unusual and ‘flawed’ order
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors chided the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingZimbabwe declares drought disaster, the latest in a region where El Nino has left millions hungry
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s president has declared a state of disaster over a devastating El Nino…
Continue ReadingBomb threats cause short lockdown at Norwegian parliament house
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two bomb threats led to a brief lockdown of the Norwegian parliament Wednesday, while lawmakers continued debate inside.…
Continue Reading Why the stock market has left behind companies like Warby Parker, AllBirds and Rent the Runway
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — US markets have had a great 15 months. The S&P 500 rallied 24% in 2023 and hit 22 new all-time…
Continue ReadingThailand’s Constitutional Court says it will rule on whether to dissolve popular Move Forward party
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court says it will rule on whether to dissolve the political…
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I once dissed Journey in a concert review. Man, was I wrong
Essay by Brandon Griggs, CNN (CNN) — In August 2006, I was working as an arts writer for a newspaper when my editor sent me to review a…
Continue ReadingHotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money
By SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet Most of the best hotels for baseball fans are located just a block from the nearest baseball stadium, but one unique…
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5 things to know for April 3: Taiwan earthquake, Storm watch, Gaza, Trump immunity, Taxes
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Hey you. Yes, you. Thanks to your loyal readership, 5 Things has been nominated for a Webby Award! Winners are…
Continue ReadingRussia: US shares blame in a concert hall attack claimed by Islamic militants
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The head of Russia’s national security council says the United States shares blame for the…
Continue Reading8-year-old lone survivor of South Africa bus crash will be discharged from hospital
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African health officials say the 8-year-old lone survivor of a bus crash that killed…
Continue ReadingDeadly Istanbul nightclub fire was likely caused by welding sparks, Turkish media reports say
ISTANBUL (AP) — A deadly fire that spread through an Istanbul nightclub during renovations was likely caused by welding sparks coming into contact…
Continue ReadingSpanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probe
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police have arrested former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on his…
Continue Reading ‘I was around some bad people’: After mysterious disappearance from golf, Anthony Kim opens up about 12-year hiatus
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Anthony Kim had forged himself a burgeoning golf career by the time he was 26. He had won multiple times on the PGA…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury ahead of Team USA training camp
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Brittney Griner has re-signed with her longtime WNBA team, the Phoenix Mercury, ahead of this year’s Summer…
Continue ReadingWhy is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.…
Continue ReadingThe women’s NCAA Tournament is having a big moment that has also been marred by missteps
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A series of missteps during the women’s NCAA Tournament — topped by a mistakenly…
Continue ReadingUgandan court upholds anti-gay law that allows the death penalty in some cases
By RISDEL KASASIRA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s constitutional court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty…
Continue Reading Joel Embiid says recent injury ‘took a toll mentally’ following his victorious return to the court
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Joel Embiid said his recent injury “took a toll mentally” as the Philadelphia 76ers big man returned to the…
Continue ReadingThailand has a plan to contain the monkey mayhem in the popular tourist town of Lopburi
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thai wildlife officials have a plan to bring peace to a central Thai city after at least a…
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Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s why health experts are concerned
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — A relatively new nicotine product with a tobacco-free and smokeless design has drawn in a wave of new users in…
Continue ReadingPope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has led thousands of people in a moment of silence to pray for the aid workers killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza. At…
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Estrella del K-pop puso fin a su relación sentimental semanas después de ser criticada por sus seguidores por tener novio
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Después de disculparse el mes pasado por una nueva relación que enfureció a algunos fans especialmente…
Continue ReadingInflation has slid again in Europe. Here’s what that means for interest rates
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation has fallen again in Europe, to 2.4% in March. It’s welcome news for…
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Texas immigration controversy rekindles fight over Arizona’s ‘show me your papers’ law
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The legal battle over a controversial Texas immigration law could eventually give the Supreme Court a chance to…
Continue Reading China’s internet giants snap up their own shares to boost flagging stock market value
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese internet giants are buying back their shares at a record pace, as they try to boost their market…
Continue ReadingViolent storms kill 7 people in eastern China including 3 who fell from their apartments
BEIJING (AP) — Violent rain and hailstorms have killed seven people in eastern China’s Jiangxi province, where three people fell from their…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Cinco razones por las que los inmigrantes no traen más delincuencia, como afirma Trump
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nota del editor: Steven E. Barkan es profesor emérito de Sociología en la Universidad de Maine. Michael Rocque es…
Continue ReadingSuspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say
LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police investigating the stabbing of a journalist who works for a TV channel critical of the Iranian…
Continue ReadingA 12-year-old suspected of killing a classmate and wounding 2 in Finland told police he was bullied
By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — A 12-year-old student suspected of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding two others in Finland…
Continue ReadingUkraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to replenish its beleaguered troops
By HANNA ARHIROVA and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine lowered its draft-eligible age for men from 27 to 25 on Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingFormer rebels in Central African Republic disarm but face few options. Wagner is one of them
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press BOUAR, Central African Republic (AP) — Nearly 5,000 fighters have put down their arms in Central African Republic…
Continue ReadingMorocco hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art, a milestone for Afro-Cuban painters
By SAM METZ Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A show at Morocco’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first…
Continue Reading Experienced climber found dead in Mount St. Helens crater, officials say
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey lived his life one adventure at a time until his sudden death after a fall while…
Continue ReadingK-pop star ends relationship weeks after it sparked a fan backlash
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — After apologizing last month for a new relationship that angered some particularly animated fans, K-pop star…
Continue Reading The winning numbers for an estimated $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The winning numbers for Wednesday’s estimated $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot – which would be the…
Continue Reading Muerte de trabajadores de World Central Kitchen desata la furia en la Casa Blanca de Biden
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El ataque israelí en Gaza que mató a siete trabajadores humanitarios de la organización sin ánimo de lucro…
Continue Reading Deadly storms and tornadoes leave a path of destruction from Georgia to Illinois
By Dalia Faheid and Gene Norman, CNN (CNN) — At least three people were killed and several were injured after a powerful storm system spawned…
Continue ReadingIndonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to Japan that he wants to “further…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares mostly rise cheered by Wall Street finish
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday after a firm finish on Wall Street, as expectations remained…
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