US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise
AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before.…
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People can’t get enough of LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s not just Chili’s that Americans are obsessed with. Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive…
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5 things we learned from Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Enigma’ Netflix documentary
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Few athletes in the history of the NFL have had more attention than quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On the field, he’s…
Continue ReadingFormer top aide to New York City’s mayor pleads not guilty in bribery case
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City mayor’s former chief adviser, her son and two real estate investors have been indicted on…
Continue ReadingGerman lawmakers back plan to protect supreme court against meddling by authoritarians, extremists
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have approved legislation designed to protect the country’s highest court against possible future manipulation or…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s story on Everglades restoration efforts
Associated Press EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — For decades, largescale engineering projects for development and agriculture drained and partitioned South…
Continue ReadingU.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous…
Continue ReadingIn Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
Associated Press EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Blobs of…
Continue ReadingTwo arrested after Google Maps image provides clue in missing persons case
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Police in Spain have arrested two people in connection with a missing persons case after a Google Maps vehicle took a…
Continue ReadingA massive fire kills 9 people at a building under construction in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Nine people have died in a massive fire in central Taiwan at a huge food-processing building that was under construction.…
Continue ReadingIreland embraced the AI boom. Now its data centers are consuming too much of its energy
AP Technology Writer CLONDALKIN, Ireland (AP) — Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity…
Continue ReadingAncient saber-toothed predator found in Spain is the oldest of its kind
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Before dinosaurs walked the Earth and tens of millions of years before the first mammals appeared, distant…
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‘Survivor’ has crowned a new winner
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — The latest season of “Survivor” was a rollercoaster until the very end, except on this show, the ride ends…
Continue Reading Tom Holland gives rare insight into his and Zendaya’s relationship – and Christmas plans
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Marvel star Tom Holland has opened up about his relationship with fellow actor Zendaya, saying she is the “best…
Continue ReadingSwedish police to go aboard Chinese ship that was seen near Baltic cable ruptures
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish police say they will participate as observers as Chinese authorities conduct investigations aboard a China-flagged ship in…
Continue ReadingEU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders insist no decisions can be taken about the future of Ukraine without its consent or behind…
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Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 19 de diciembre: Pelicot, libre comercio, Tren de Aragua, Fed y México
CNN en Español Trump y Milei dicen que trabajarán juntos para beneficiarse del libre comercio. Lo que viene para México en 2025. Sergio…
Continue ReadingRomania’s political tumult continues as leftist party leaves talks to form pro-European coalition
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s leftist Social Democratic Party has withdrawn from negotiations to form a pro-European coalition government,…
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Trump’s many civil cases won’t stop just because he’s president. Here’s what to know
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Washington (CNN) — While Donald Trump is returning to the White House with sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution,…
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How do people catch bird flu?
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As bird flu infections rise in dairy cattle and chickens, human cases are ticking up too, leaving many people to…
Continue ReadingThailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar’s bloody civil war
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Two days of meetings on Myanmar’s violent political crisis are being held in the Thai capital Bangkok. The talks…
Continue ReadingFor airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
Associated Press Writers SEATAC, Washington (AP) — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians…
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Another Warm Afternoon, Changes on the Way
Warm, offshore flow continues on Thursday with well-above normal temperatures for most areas. High pressure will begin to break down, however. Friday…
Continue Reading El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, aterriza en Mayotte días después del devastador ciclón
Por Lex Harvey El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, aterrizó en el archipiélago de Mayotte, en el océano Índico, días después de que el…
Continue ReadingWisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the…
Continue ReadingTitanic builder Harland and Wolff to be bought by Spain’s Navantia
LONDON (AP) — The future of the Northern Ireland-based Harland and Wolff shipbuilder, which famously built the Titanic, appears to have been…
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5 things to know for Dec. 18: Government funding, Immigration crackdown, School shooting victims, Interest rates, Climate
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court will decide the fate of the popular social media app TikTok in a matter of weeks. Unless the…
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Thousands of Amazon drivers have gone on strike in the thick of the holiday package season
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon drivers went on strike in four states across the country with less than a week to go before…
Continue ReadingIreland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they’re consuming too much of its energy
AP Technology Writer CLONDALKIN, Ireland (AP) — Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity…
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Online dating is about to radically change
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Personalized chatbots dating other chatbots on your behalf. AI concierges fielding questions about…
Continue ReadingBlinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security Council
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-torn Sudan…
Continue ReadingHuman Rights Watch says Israel’s restriction of water supply in Gaza amounts to acts of genocide
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinians by systematically…
Continue ReadingBurkina Faso releases four French nationals after detaining them for a year
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Four French nationals detained for more than a year in Burkina Faso were released this week after negotiations…
Continue ReadingAP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism
AP National Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty…
Continue ReadingAP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism
AP National Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty…
Continue ReadingScandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
AP Sports Writer In the six years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to offer sports betting, each successive year has set a…
Continue ReadingBosnia’s capital Sarajevo chokes on toxic air as a thick blanket of winter fog rolls over the city
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Flights have been grounded and people told to stay indoors as a thick layer of smog has engulfed Bosnia’s…
Continue ReadingBank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s central bank has warned about “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after…
Continue ReadingBiden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits the world stage
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035. Biden is seeking…
Continue Reading Charlotte Hornets apologize for gifting PlayStation 5 to child – and then taking it away off camera
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Charlotte Hornets have apologized for appearing to gift a PlayStation 5 to a child during an on-court skit,…
Continue ReadingPutin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
By Anna Chernova, Nathan Hodge, Sophie Tanno and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on a spate of…
Continue Reading We dialed 1-800-ChatGPT. Here’s what happened
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — When a CNN journalist called 1-800-CHATGPT on Wednesday, a female voice on the other end provided a…
Continue ReadingBiden just unveiled America’s ambitious new climate goal. Trump will assuredly undo it
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration just announced an aggressive target for the US to cut its planet-warming pollution over…
Continue ReadingUS ambassador to Vietnam says US arms manufacturers could help boost Vietnam’s military capabilities
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam says U.S. arms manufacturers could help the southeast Asian country build up…
Continue ReadingThe Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto…
Continue ReadingPutin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the…
Continue ReadingFrench President Emmanuel Macron met with anger from Mayotte residents, days after devastating cyclone
By Lex Harvey and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron has met with residents of the Indian Ocean archipelago of…
Continue Reading Putin afirma que Rusia avanza en “toda la línea del frente” de Ucrania en su conferencia de prensa de fin de año
A Anna Chernova, Nathan Hodge y Sophie Tanno El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dijo que Rusia estaba logrando avances “a lo largo de toda la…
Continue Reading Deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is a hard and unforgettable precursor to long-awaited Christmas break
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day” at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin was to be a festive…
Continue Reading Deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is a hard and unforgettable precursor to long-awaited Christmas break
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day” at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin was to be a festive…
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