Panera is dropping Charged Lemonade, the subject of multiple wrongful death lawsuits
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Panera Bread is eliminating Charged Lemonade from its menu, the caffeinated beverage that has sparked…
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Woman crashes while chasing suspect after vehicle break-in, police say
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Continue ReadingTikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
By HALELUYA HADERO, MICHELLE CHAPMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Business Writers TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit Tuesday…
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TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government to challenge a law that would force the sale of ByteDance’s…
Continue ReadingA jury awards $9 million to a player who sued the US Tennis Association over sexual abuse by a coach
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A tennis player was awarded $9 million in damages by a jury in federal court in Florida after accusing the U.S. Tennis…
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Biden dice que no hay lugar para el antisemitismo en Estados Unidos
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — En un discurso sobre antisemitismo pronunciado este martes en el Capitolio, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe…
Continue ReadingNew York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution barring discrimination based on…
Continue ReadingHISD Aims to Enhance Gifted and Talented Program Amidst Diversity Challenges
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston ISD (HISD) is…
Continue ReadingLegacy Community Health to Inaugurate New Pasadena Southmore Clinic with Support from Houston Methodist’s $50 Million Contribution
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Friday, May 10,…
Continue ReadingTikTok sues the US over attempts to force its Chinese parent to sell the social media platform, citing First Amendment
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok sues the US over attempts to force its Chinese parent to sell the social media platform, citing First…
Continue ReadingPolice investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard wounded
TORONTO (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded.…
Continue ReadingHouston Shines at the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards with Galena Park ISD Taking Top Honors
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story May 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston educators and…
Continue Reading TikTok sues to block prospective US app ban
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — TikTok sued Tuesday to block a US law that could force a nationwide ban of the popular app, following…
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Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will change its name to Scouting America next February, to…
Continue ReadingSingle mother, daughters lose everything in floods after moving into dream home 3 years ago
By Shannon Ryan Click here for updates on this story CONROE, Texas (KTRK) — A single mother and her four daughters tell…
Continue ReadingAttorney’s sister says she’s not surprised he tried calming angry customer when he was killed
By Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston-area attorney was shot and…
Continue ReadingApple’s biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — models that will boast faster processors, new…
Continue ReadingApple’s biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — models that will boast faster processors, new…
Continue ReadingBelarus launches nuclear drills a day after Russia announces them, with Ukraine in mind
The Associated Press Belarus has launched drills involving missiles and warplanes capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons. Close ally Russia has…
Continue ReadingGreg Norman and Phil Mickelson make for an interesting week on LIV Golf
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LIV Golf had another active week before and after Brooks Koepka won in Singapore for his first title of the year.…
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Police investigating shooting of security guard outside Drake’s Toronto home
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A security guard working at Drake’s home in Toronto, Canada has been shot, authorities said Tuesday.…
Continue Reading‘Mini golf on steroids’: Japanese park golf expanding in New York
By Derek Heid Click here for updates on this story ELLICOTTVILLE, New York (WKBW) — Japanese park golf is taking a…
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting…
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Here’s the way I found support in my journey through grief
Personal essay by Emily Halnon, CNN (CNN) — When my mom died, I spent a lot of time trying to stuff away my grief. Like, cramming another pile…
Continue Reading‘Be the wave of kindness in someone’s day’: Students hide ducks with kind messages
By Lia Lando Click here for updates on this story KENMORE, New York (WKBW) — Students from Kenmore Junior Senior…
Continue ReadingA doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has her medical license reinstated
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she told state legislators that COVID-19 vaccines made people…
Continue ReadingNoting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses around the country, critics of…
Continue ReadingBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America announced after 114 years that it will change its name and will…
Continue ReadingStorm chaser saves Texas family of 4 after tornado destroys home
By Caroline Vandergriff Click here for updates on this story WEST TEXAS (KTVT) — A storm chaser not only captured a…
Continue ReadingJudge delays murder trial for Indiana man charged in 2017 slayings of 2 teenage girls
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has delayed until October the murder trial of an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls after the…
Continue ReadingUS repatriates 11 US citizens from northeast Syria
Originally Published: 07 MAY 24 08:15 ET By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States has repatriated 11 US citizens, including five minors,…
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Johnson and Greene meet again as speaker faces threat of ouster vote
By Haley Talbot, Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Lauren Fox, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor…
Continue ReadingAtlanta to pay $3.8 million to family of church deacon who died in struggle with officer
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council has agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle…
Continue ReadingA look at some of the turmoil surrounding the Boy Scouts, from a gay ban to bankruptcy
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press IRVING, Texas (AP) — Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America achieved a vaunted status in the U.S. over the…
Continue ReadingInside Samarkand, Minnesota’s only Uzbek restaurant
By Aki Nace, Chloe Rosen Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — Radjabov and Muminov’s…
Continue Reading Lula da Silva busca más recursos para la región afectada por las inundaciones mientras el número de muertos llega a 85
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, envió al Congreso un decreto legislativo para acelerar la…
Continue Reading Officials describe telltale ‘buzz’ that led to last-minute scrub of Boeing Starliner’s crewed launch
Originally Published: 06 MAY 24 13:42 ET Updated: 07 MAY 24 08:20 ET By Jackie Wattles, CNN Editor’s note: Clarification: This story was updated to…
Continue ReadingScientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
By MARIA CHENG Associated Press ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have…
Continue ReadingOver 500 million years ago, weird complex creatures emerged on Earth. Scientists now think they know why
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Earth’s magnetic field plays a key role in making our planet habitable. The protective bubble over the atmosphere…
Continue Reading The new Swiss Army Knife will be missing a key feature
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The maker of the Swiss Army Knife is working on a new version of the classic multi-tool, which won’t have a blade.…
Continue Reading Katy Perry’s mom was fooled by AI images of the singer at the Met Gala
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Katy Perry did not attend the Met Gala on Monday, but some of the singer’s fans – and even her mom –…
Continue Reading ¿Quién es Stormy Daniels y por qué fue la figura clave en el juicio contra Donald Trump?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Stephanie Clifford, estrella del cine para adultos conocida como Stormy Daniels, fue una de las figuras centrales…
Continue ReadingNew York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don’t know what a computer is
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black…
Continue Reading ‘Draw a line in the sand, but don’t draw a swastika,’ Kraft foundation tells campus protesters
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — People watching NBA playoff games on Tuesday night will view a new ad purchased by Robert Kraft’s…
Continue Reading Tom Selleck also is hoping CBS brings back ‘Blue Bloods’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tom Selleck is advocating for the show he’s been a part of for 14 years. The actor portrays patriarch…
Continue Reading Apple unveils new iPad Pro with ‘outrageously powerful’ AI-powered chip
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Apple is hoping its latest iPad lineup will breathe new life into its sluggish tablet market. In a…
Continue ReadingNew York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don’t know what a computer is
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black…
Continue ReadingThe Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow
By JILL LAWLESS and MARTIN MEISSNER Associated Press MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in…
Continue ReadingRiverside man sentenced to 21 years for smuggling pounds of meth from Mexico into IE
By KABC staff Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KABC) — A Riverside man was sentenced to 21…
Continue Reading Your level of physical activity could be a vital sign
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Has your doctor quizzed you about your level of physical activity? If so, you can thank Exercise is…
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