Heat, humidity and another tropical storm are expected for the end of the Olympics
Great Britain’s gold medal winning diver, Tom Daley, unveils the cardigan he has been knitting while at the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo.
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The Weeknd releases video for ‘Take My Breath’ single
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Weeknd has released the video for his new single “Take My Breath.” The video features The Weeknd partying at a rave, where he meets a mysterious woman with an oxygen tank. She gives The Weeknd hits of oxygen before eventually choking him with her braid and dragging him along a
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Apple to start checking iPhone and iCloud photos for child abuse imagery
Apple created new safety features intended to combat child abuse online, sparking a debate on whether these new features cross the line in the battle between privacy and safety. CNN’s Maribel Aber reports.
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Voting Rights By the Numbers 2021
By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted because of voter suppression by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Over the 56-year period of its existence, it has helped Americans reinforce the citizens right to vote. It addresses the levels of disenfranchisement in existence after ratification of the
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NFL average team value soars to nearly $3.5 billion, Cowboys again have highest
By The Associated Press Even with a pandemic forcing empty stadiums in most franchise cities, NFL team values increased by 14% in the past year. And according to Forbes they are now worth an average of nearly $3.5 billion. How can that be? New media rights deals that brought in nearly $112 billion and led
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Challenge to Indiana University vaccine mandate reaches Supreme Court
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A lawyer representing Indiana University students asked the Supreme Court Friday to block the school’s vaccine mandate that is set to take effect this fall while the appeals process plays out. The filing marks the first time the justices have been asked to weigh in on the
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Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses the possibility of mandatory vaccinations for teachers amid the Delta surge. Currently the CDC is urging masking for students in schools as children under 12 years old remain ineligible for a vaccine.
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Police: Motorist, father fight after child runs into street; both men arrested
By Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Two men were arrested after a 5-year-old child ran into a west Lincoln roadway, prompting an argument between a motorist and the child’s father that devolved into a fight and slashing, according to police. Officer Erin Spilker said Joshua
Continue Reading Filmmaker James Gunn’s path to ‘The Suicide Squad’ began in St. Louis
By Daniel Neman Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — A man whose detachable arms can fly through the air to slap the faces of soldiers is helping to save the world from a giant, megalomaniacal starfish, and it’s all because some St. Louis teachers recognized talent when they
Continue Reading FBI warns about virtual kidnapping scams in Montana
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HELENA, Montana (Independent Record) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about virtual kidnapping scams targeting families in western Montana. In 2020, Montana had 186 victims of extortion with losses totaling $413,176, officials said. FBI Salt Lake City has recently received reports
Continue Reading Suffragists motorcycle ride stops in Missoula to celebrate 19th Amendment
By Skylar Rispens Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — A group of 24 women packed their motorcycles, zipped up their jackets and revved their engines Wednesday before heading out on Day 5 of their three-week cross-country journey celebrating women’s right to vote. The Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride was originally scheduled
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Las personas completamente vacunadas que contraen covid-19 pueden transmitir el virus, dicen los CDC
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las personas completamente vacunadas que contraen covid-19 pueden transmitir el virus, dijo el jueves la directora de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos (CDC), la Dra. Rochelle Walensky. “Nuestras vacunas están funcionando excepcionalmente bien”, dijo Walensky a Wolf Blitzer de CNN. “Siguen funcionando
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Joint practices help NFL teams tackle tedium of camp
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The monotony of training camp is starting to settle in around the NFL. The sun beats down even hotter. The practices feel longer. And tempers are shorter. Many players are understandably tired of looking at the same faces and plays. That’s where scrimmages
Continue Reading Vuelven a aumentar los empleos en EE.UU., pero la variante delta podría cambiar eso
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nueva York (CNN Business) — La economía de Estados Unidos agregó 943.000 puestos de trabajo en julio y la tasa de desempleo cayó al 5,4%, un nuevo mínimo de la era de la pandemia, informó el viernes la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales. Fue la mayor ganancia de empleo desde agosto del año
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California hydropower plant forced to shut down as water levels fall at Lake Oroville
By Alexandra Meeks and Dakin Andone, CNN A major California hydroelectric power plant has been forced to shut down due to low water levels for the first time since it opened in 1967, officials said Thursday, as the state grapples with an unrelenting drought. The decision to shut down the Edward Hyatt Power Plant at
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Some cattle ranchers are struggling to stay afloat due to drought and wildfires.
Continue Reading Coast Guard offloads a record $1.4 billion in drugs
By Camille Furst, CNN The Coast Guard on Thursday offloaded the largest amount of illegal narcotics in its history. The Cutter James crew in Port Everglades, Florida, had seized 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana, worth more than $1.4 billion, according to a news release. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, the commander of
Continue Reading Kanye West’s latest listening party stirs hope of Kim Kardashian reconciliation
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kanye West hosted another listening event in Atlanta for his “Donda” album, but there was more chatter about his personal life than music. It was the second time West held a listening party at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where he’s been staying as he completes the album named for his late
Continue Reading Landlords frustrated over federal eviction moratorium extension
By Emily Tencer Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s been a year and a half since the start of the pandemic, and landlords say they’re frustrated over repeated extensions for the federal eviction moratorium. “It’ll take years, if ever, to recoup what you’re losing now,” said Rick McDonald. McDonald
Continue Reading El incendio Dixie de California ha destruido más de 100 casas, arrasó una comunidad histórica y dejó varios desaparecidos
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Dos incendios forestales en el norte de California destruyeron decenas de hogares, dejaron personas desaparecidas o heridas y provocaron evacuaciones el jueves. Todo sucedió en menos de 48 horas. El Dixie, el incendio activo más grande de California, ha destruido “más de 100 casas” y está en camino de dañar más
Continue Reading Iowa teen will help send feminine hygiene products to Kenya
By Lauren Johnson Click here for updates on this story WAUKEE, Iowa (KCCI) — Alyssa Makena will be heading to Kenya next week to deliver women’s hygiene product kits to girls in a few different area schools. Alyssa was born in Kenya and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 8 years old. The Teti
Continue Reading Musician urges public to get vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
By Aubry Killion Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Steve Witschel is a New Orleans musician diagnosed with COVID-19. Witschel, who was not vaccinated, said he hopes his story inspires others to take this virus seriously and get the shot. “A week ago today I didn’t know if I was
Continue Reading Education department suspends school board after they fail to comply with mask guidelines
By Jaden Torres Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The New Mexico Public Education Department suspended all five members on the Floyd school board Wednesday afternoon, after ignoring the NMPED’S guidelines on mask protocols for students returning to school. The school board had voted several times to disregard the
Continue Reading Juventus apologizes for racist post shared on women’s team’s Twitter feed
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Juventus has apologized after a tweet was posted on its women’s team’s official account showing a player making a racist gesture towards Asian people. The Italian soccer club sparked outrage on Thursday after it tweeted a photo showing defender Cecilia Salvai using her fingers to pull her eyes back while wearing
Continue Reading Community comes together to help teacher who lost home in River Fire
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Rocklin Unified School District teacher and her family lost their home to the fast-moving River Fire, the district said Thursday. In a letter to families, the district said Whitney Isetta and her father’s nearby home were both destroyed. Isetta
Continue Reading Officials: Disease likely to blame for ‘significant number’ of dead ducks in Massachusetts river
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The spread of a common waterfowl illness is believed to be the cause of a “significant” number of dead ducks seen recently in the Merrimack River. City of Lowell officials said they contacted the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and
Continue Reading Zoo will begin vaccinating some animals against COVID-19
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Officials with the Kansas City Zoo said the zoo will soon begin vaccinating some of its animals more susceptible to the virus against COVID-19. “Due to the COVID-19 variants now in our local area and their increased transmissibility, our veterinary
Continue Reading Cow Parade returns to NYC after more than 20 years
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — The CowParade public art exhibit is back in New York City after more than 20 years, and on Thursday, non-profit God’s Love We Deliver offered a preview of the event. The 2021 CowParade will include a diverse array of participating artists,
Continue Reading Coney Island Hospital renamed in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — A hospital in Brooklyn is now named after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Coney Island Hospital will now be called Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital. A new 11-story, 350,000-square-foot in-patient hospital — along with an existing building on campus
Continue Reading Taylor Swift drops cryptic video for re-release of ‘Red’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Taylor Swift is hinting at the music and collaborators on the long-awaited re-release of “Red.” On Thursday, the singer shared a mysterious video of a vault, opening it to re-recorded tracks from her 2012 album. In the 30-second video, scrambled words appear on the screen, which had fans guessing who will
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