Dracula’s castle is offering free Covid-19 vaccinations to anyone brave enough to visit
A Romanian castle said to be the home of Dracula is offering free Covid-19 jabs to visitors as part of a vaccination drive. Bran Castle, in…
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What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue ReadingFormer chief doctor at Russian hospital that treated Navalny found alive
The former chief physician of the Siberian hospital where jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was treated immediately after his poisoning last…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to 85 in Afghanistan girls’ school bomb attack
The death toll in a bomb attack that targeted schoolgirls in Kabul on Saturday has risen to 85, Afghan officials told CNN on Monday. Another 147…
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Unilever is tempting vaccine skeptics with free ice cream
Add ice cream to the growing list of free food being offered to those that get vaccinated against Covid-19. Unilever is giving away free popsicles…
Continue ReadingApple TV+ announces Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry series debut date
A highly anticipated multi-part documentary series from co-creators and executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, now…
Continue ReadingSamira Wiley and Lauren Morelli welcome a baby together
Samira Wiley announced on Mother’s Day that she and her wife, Lauren Morelli, are new moms to a baby girl. “Happy 1st Mother’s Day…
Continue Reading‘The Crime of the Century’ lays bare who cashed in from the opioid epidemic
The title “The Crime of the Century” serves multiple purposes in director Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary, highlighting the…
Continue ReadingDogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk jokes about it on ‘SNL’
Investors bet right: Elon Musk mentioned dogecoin on “Saturday Night Live” during his opening monologue. Well, actually, his mom did.…
Continue ReadingBiden administration formally launches task force to ensure scientific decisions are free from political influence
The Biden administration announced Monday the formal launch of its Scientific Integrity Task Force which will review the federal government’s…
Continue ReadingSeveral states are no longer ordering their full allocation of vaccine doses
Several states are no longer ordering their full allocation of vaccine doses from the federal government, CNN has learned, as demand drops in…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Sen. Ron Johnson’s anti-vaccine misinformation
Under the guise of “just asking the questions,” Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin spread anti-vaccine misinformation on a…
Continue Reading5 things to know about the ‘conundrum’ of lupus
Lupus is unpredictable, triggering different symptoms in different patients. A chronic illness, it can even attack many different parts of the body.…
Continue ReadingJohn Travolta pays Mother’s Day tribute to Kelly Preston
John Travolta marked the first Mother’s Day since the loss of his wife Kelly Preston with a tribute post on social media. Preston died last…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift becomes first woman to win BRITs Global Icon award
Taylor Swift is preparing to make history as the first woman to be awarded the Global Icon prize at the BRIT awards. The pop superstar will be given…
Continue ReadingAdditional testing expected after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed postrace drug test
Additional testing is planned after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, throwing the horse’s victory at Churchill…
Continue ReadingJudgment of Paris: The tasting that changed wine forever
In a Parisian hotel 45 years ago, some of France’s biggest wine experts came together for a blind tasting. The finest French wines were up…
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‘We eat and drink from garbage’
Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — Khadija Khreiss has the equivalent of 35 cents in her wallet today. Tomorrow, she may have nothing. Four streets away,…
Continue ReadingIron ore prices go ballistic as metals boom
As investors place bets on the economic recovery, there’s a new frenzy that’s taken over markets. Around the world, there’s a rush…
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‘What are you doing here?’ Lorna Falconer says she’s faced racism and sexism in English football
You’re hired! Football executive Lorna Falconer has never been on “The Apprentice,” but the story of how she got a foot in the door…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans are preparing to oust Liz Cheney from leadership this week. Here’s what to watch.
House Republicans could vote as early as Wednesday to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as GOP conference chair, a move that would underscore former President…
Continue ReadingNFL star DK Metcalf runs 10.36 seconds for 100 meters, but fails to qualify for 2020 Olympics
Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver DK Metcalf’s speed went viral last season when he ran the full length of the pitch to catch an opponent…
Continue ReadingSeth Rogen says he has no plans to work with James Franco again
Seth Rogen says he has no current plans to work with his former collaborator James Franco, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. In an…
Continue ReadingBasketball star Liz Cambage criticizes lack of diversity in Australian Olympic team’s promotional photos
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has threatened to boycott the Tokyo Olympics while speaking out against the lack of racial diversity in…
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5 things to know for May 10: Covid, Biden, pipeline hack, gun violence, Afghanistan
Interest in the field of public health has risen since the pandemic started. Many hope this means our global tragedy has moved students to work…
Continue ReadingIt may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s…
Continue ReadingChildhood obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol linked to poor cognitive performance in mid-30s and beyond
Having cardiovascular risk factors from childhood to adulthood is linked to poor cognitive performance in a person’s 30s, 40s and 50s,…
Continue ReadingFormer chief doctor at Russian hospital that treated Navalny is missing
The former chief physician of the Siberian hospital where jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was treated immediately after his poisoning last…
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6 people were killed at a Colorado Springs birthday party. The suspected shooter is also dead
Six people were killed in a shooting early Sunday morning during a birthday party at a Colorado Springs, Colorado, mobile home, according to police.…
Continue ReadingTwo Arizona wildfires prompt evacuations and scorch more than 6,000 acres
Two wildfires in Arizona have prompted evacuations and scorched more than 6,000 acres amid hot, dry and windy conditions. A brush fire that broke out…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,650 acres
A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,650 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire…
Continue ReadingHundreds party in Spain as coronavirus curfew ends in most of the country
Hundreds of people were seen partying in several cities across Spain in the early hours of Sunday, as the country ended its 11 p.m. curfew, which was…
Continue ReadingPipeline shutdown is sparking worries of a spike in gas prices
A cyberattack forced one of the top US fuel pipelines to shut down Friday, and analysts are worried the situation could result in a spike in gas…
Continue ReadingQueen’s first cousin allegedly trading on links to Putin and monarchy, UK media report
Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin, said Sunday that he “has no special relationship” with Russian President…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: The complicated calculus of mask-wearing
Let’s face it, masks have been a hot button issue in this country since the very start of the pandemic. They were politicized early on, and…
Continue ReadingMedina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win in doubt after failing postrace drug test
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for elevated levels of betamethasone, trainer Bob Baffert revealed Sunday, throwing the…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,560 acres
A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,560 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy confirms he’s backing Stefanik for No. 3 House Republican post
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the role of House Republican conference chair, as Rep.…
Continue ReadingApple and Epic wrap up first week of their blockbuster trial. Here’s what happened and what’s next
Is Fortnite a game? An app? An expansive virtual universe? All of the above? Is an iPhone just another gaming device, or a tightly controlled…
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The 3 things one expert hopes will help address ongoing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
The US has an opportunity to get ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address…
Continue ReadingSupply chain interrupted: Here’s everything you can’t get now
Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…
Continue ReadingLewis Hamilton recovers to overtake Max Verstappen and win fifth straight Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes pulled off a perfect pit stop strategy to reel in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and pass the Dutch driver with just six…
Continue ReadingKids are taking governments to court over climate. And they are starting to win
It was early in the morning when Luisa Neubauer got the call from her lawyer. She was staying at her mother’s house, frantically trying to…
Continue ReadingElon Musk opens ‘SNL’ by telling his mother that he’s gifting her dogecoin for Mother’s Day
Live from New York, it’s Elon Musk. And his mother too. After much fanfare, anticipation and some controversy, the eccentric tech billionaire…
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Caitlyn Jenner says she favors path to citizenship for California immigrants
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said she favors granting a path to citizenship to the 1.75 million undocumented…
Continue ReadingClyburn says Democrats should not stall police reform talks over push for ‘perfect’ bill and ending qualified immunity
House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said Democrats should not delay new policing reform legislation even if a provision on ending civil…
Continue ReadingUtah GOP governor defends Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment
Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox on Sunday defended Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment, saying that although some families continue to…
Continue ReadingBiden says he no longer understands Republicans. He has a chance to figure the GOP out this week.
President Joe Biden used a fleeting handshake moment below Air Force One this week to pitch two Republican senators on his plan for infrastructure.…
Continue ReadingTop White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccinations slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
Continue ReadingWoman learned birth mother was star on ‘That’s My Mama’
Lisa Wright always knew she was adopted, but had no idea her biological mother was a star on one of her favorite television shows. Now Wright is…
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