US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans…
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La polémica en Eurovisión por la participación de Israel: tensión con artistas y pedidos de exclusión
Anabella González (CNN Español) — El Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 2024 ya está en marcha en Malmö, Suecia, en medio de una fuerte…
Continue ReadingSolar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in…
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Consumers haven’t felt this bad about the economy since November
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Consumer sentiment plunged to the lowest level in six months as price increases reaccelerated,…
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CBC report: WNBA plans expansion team in Toronto
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The WNBA is planning on adding an expansion franchise in Toronto, according to Canadian news outlet and CNN…
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Questlove was not happy with Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef: ‘Nobody won the war’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While some may have been excited and/or amused by the diss-track feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, the…
Continue ReadingFederal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Democrats that challenged Wisconsin’s…
Continue ReadingA bus plunges off a bridge in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, killing 7 people
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg, the…
Continue ReadingIn reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press A Virginia school board voted Friday to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an…
Continue ReadingA campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A campaign video for South Africa’s opposition party showing the country’s…
Continue ReadingTop Philippine security official demands Chinese diplomats’ expulsion as territorial row escalates
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A top Philippine security official has demanded the immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats allegedly behind a reported…
Continue ReadingBob Ross’ legacy lives on in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ series
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents with a TV series teaching the Bob…
Continue ReadingYour child got less college financial aid than you hoped. You’re not a bad parent if you don’t make up the difference
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The good news is your child got into college and is preparing to enroll this fall. The bad news is that…
Continue ReadingFlood-hit Brazil braces for more chaos under a weekend of heavy rain
By Lianne Kolirin, Michael Rios, Vasco Cotovio and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — People in southern Brazil, already reeling from deadly floods,…
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Cooler Coast, Warmer Inland Friday
Some areas will warm up and some will cool down in the coming days. That is the beauty of our microclimates!High pressure continues to strengthen to…
Continue Reading Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, to be placed under conservatorship, judge rules
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, musician and founding member of the hit ’60s rock band The Beach Boys, has been placed under…
Continue ReadingTarget to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlash
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won’t carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores…
Continue ReadingSuspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker…
Continue Reading Justin Bieber’s mom Pattie Mallette is thrilled to become a first-time grandmother
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Bieber’s mother Pattie Mallette can finally celebrate his big news. Mallette on Thursday posted a…
Continue Reading La junta escolar de Virginia vota para restaurar los nombres de generales confederados en dos escuelas
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Los miembros de la junta escolar del condado de Shenandoah en Virginia votaron temprano el viernes para restaurar los…
Continue ReadingSylvester shaken by arrest of church deacon on child molestation, incest charges
By Alan Mauldin Click here for updates on this story SYLVESTER, Georgia (Albany Herald) — The reaction of Worth County…
Continue Reading Presidente electo de Panamá anuncia proceso de repatriación para frenar la migración irregular por el Darién
Paulina Nares (CNN) — El presidente electo de Panamá, José Raúl Mulino, anunció este jueves durante su proclamación por parte de la Junta…
Continue ReadingEnvironmentalists attack a case holding a copy of the Magna Carta in London but document unscathed
LONDON (AP) — Two environmental activists have attacked a glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library. Minor…
Continue Reading“Red Dress Day” calls attention to missing & murdered Indigenous women
By Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story HILO, Hawaii (KITV) — Advocates and survivors lined Kanoelehua…
Continue ReadingJapan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone…
Continue ReadingMichigan program will allow incarcerated mothers to send breastmilk to infants
By Elle Meyers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Inmates at Michigan’s Huron Valley…
Continue ReadingJust Stop Oil supporters, including 82-year-old priest, smash glass surrounding Britain’s historic Magna Carta
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Two supporters of the climate activism group Just Stop Oil have smashed the glass protecting the…
Continue ReadingSpending on home renovations slows, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners have been spending more for renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and…
Continue Reading Hyundai and Kia models topped US auto theft rankings last year
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Two Hyundai models and one Kia were the three most-stolen vehicles last year, according to a report from…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | Prosecutors likely to call just 2 more witnesses in Trump’s hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say they expect to call just two more witnesses, laying the ground to possibly…
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Father sentenced to 45 years to life in prison for the killing of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery
Originally Published: 09 MAY 24 05:29 ET Updated: 09 MAY 24 22:28 ET By Lauren Mascarenhas and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New Hampshire man…
Continue Reading Florida sheriff releases bodycam video of airman fatally shot in apartment, disputes family’s claim deputy went to wrong unit
Originally Published: 09 MAY 24 09:39 ET Updated: 09 MAY 24 21:46 ET By Christina Maxouris, Shawn Nottingham, Melissa Alonso and Dakin Andone, CNN…
Continue Reading Former US Border Patrol agent sentenced to 1.5 years for offering migrant immigration ‘papers’ for $5,000
Originally Published: 09 MAY 24 20:31 ET Updated: 09 MAY 24 21:24 ET By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — A former US Border Patrol agent…
Continue ReadingInside a makeshift shelter saving hundreds of dogs from floods in southern Brazil
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press CANOAS, Brazil (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless…
Continue Reading Encampments cleared from at least 3 university campuses early Friday as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue
By Isabel Rosales, Paradise Afshar and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Pro-Palestinian encampments were cleared from at least three college campuses…
Continue ReadingUkraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has rushed reinforcements to its northeastern Kharkiv region to hold off a Russian…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s presidential and state primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that…
Continue ReadingUnusual floods in eastern Congo causing hardship to almost half a million people, WFP says
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Floods in South Kivu and Tanganyika provinces in eastern Congo have hit nearly half a million people, creating…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for three-day visit
By Stephanie Busari, Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s US House primary runoff
By MAYA SWEEDLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina’s lone congressional runoff, in the state’s 13th Congressional District,…
Continue Reading Cleveland Cavaliers stun Boston Celtics on the road 118-94 to steal Game 2 of second round series
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Cleveland Cavaliers leveled their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, taking down…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland’s presidential and state primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to pad their delegate totals in…
Continue ReadingAustralian judge extends ban on X sharing video of Sydney bishop’s stabbing
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge has extended a ban on social media platform X allowing videos of…
Continue Reading Target is dialing back on Pride merchandise after right-wing backlash
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is limiting the number of stores that will sell LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride Month in…
Continue Reading Apple faces growing labor unrest at its retail stores
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple faces plenty of challenges this year including regulatory scrutiny in Washington, sluggish sales…
Continue ReadingHeavy fighting in Gaza’s Rafah keeps aid crossings closed, sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
By WAFAA SHURAFA and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants on the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 10: Gaza, Stormy Daniels, Health care cyberattack, Plane safety, Ukraine
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Relentless rainfall in Brazil has submerged entire neighborhoods and an airport runway, with more floods…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 10: Gaza, Stormy Daniels, Health care cyberattack, Plane safety, Ukraine
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Relentless rainfall in Brazil has submerged entire neighborhoods and an airport runway, with more floods…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 10: Gaza, Stormy Daniels, Health care cyberattack, Plane safety, Ukraine
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Relentless rainfall in Brazil has submerged entire neighborhoods and an airport runway, with more floods…
Continue ReadingFor Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest, but she isn’t seeing much of…
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