25 of the best Shakespeare film adaptations
From “The Tragedy of Macbeth” to “10 Things I Hate About You,” Stacker compiled a list of the best Shakespeare film adaptations, using data…
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Plans for New York’s largest ‘all-electric’ skyscraper unveiled
Oscar Holland, CNN American banking giant JPMorgan Chase has unveiled plans for its new global headquarters: a 60-story skyscraper powered entirely…
Continue Reading Nearly 2 years after masks were required for US travelers, abrupt end of Covid-19 mandate prompts passenger excitement and confusion
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Travis Caldwell and Amanda Jackson, CNN Scenes ranging from excitement to confusion played out Monday across America’s…
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Asian shares mixed after tech-led rally on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in Asia after a rally on Wall Street led by technology stocks. Share…
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LEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019
By The Associated Press Tuesday’s baseball schedule will feature two doubleheaders — the first in the majors this season and the first twinbills…
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At least six dead as multiple explosions hit Kabul schools
By Ehsan Popalzai, Nicola Careem and Hannah Ritchie, CNN At least six people have been killed and 11 others injured after multiple explosions rocked…
Continue Reading Runner’s Diary: Ukrainian runs Boston to help homeland
By IGOR KRYTSAK For The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Igor Krytsak is a 33-year-old Ukrainian who qualified for the Boston Marathon by finishing a…
Continue Reading Griner’s ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney Griner. The…
Continue Reading Nearly 2 years after masks were required for US travelers, its abrupt end prompts excitement and confusion among passengers
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Travis Caldwell, CNN Scenes ranging from excitement to confusion played out across America’s airports Monday after a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 19: Ukraine, Covid, Twitter, Drop tower death, Alex Jones
The Biden administration says the CDC’s travel mask mandate is not in effect after a federal judge in Florida struck down the rule. CNN’s Pete…
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Nearly 2 years after masks were required for US travelers, its abrupt end prompts excitement and confusion among passengers
The Biden administration says the CDC’s travel mask mandate is not in effect after a federal judge in Florida struck down the rule. CNN’s Pete…
Continue Reading Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and TERESA CRAWFORD Associated Press The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka police open fire at protesters; 1 dead, 13 injured
By KRISHAN FRANCIS and BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan police have opened fire at people protesting new…
Continue Reading Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman slugged his first home run in a Dodgers uniform — against his former team, no…
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Canucks beat Stars 6-2, extend winning streak to 6 games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Elias Pettersson had two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks extended their winning streak to six…
Continue Reading Canucks beat Stars 6-2, extend winning streak to 6 games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Elias Pettersson had two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks extended their winning streak to six…
Continue Reading Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules
By The Associated Press A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has…
Continue Reading Kraken beat Senators 4-2 for second straight victory
By MARK MOSCHETTI Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Matty Beniers scored in his second straight game to become the third NHL rookie this season to…
Continue Reading Japan approves Novavax as 4th COVID vaccine amid new surge
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s health ministry has approved Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, and people could start getting…
Continue Reading The world’s most over-the-top cruise ship cabins
Zachary Laks, CNN What’s it like sailing the seas at the very height of luxury? The most lavish suites on cruise ships fuse the best…
Continue Reading Montas sharp, Orioles’ defense not, as A’s win home opener
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Frankie Montas allowed two hits over six innings, the Athletics threw out two runners at…
Continue Reading Aho nets 36th as Carolina tops Coyotes 5-3, ends 2-game skid
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored his 36th goal midway through the third period and the Carolina…
Continue Reading Curry scores 34 points off bench, Warriors lead Nuggets 2-0
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry came off the bench for a second straight game and showed he’s healthy at…
Continue Reading Devils land a blow to Vegas’ playoff hopes with 3-2 win
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nathan Bastian had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights…
Continue Reading Machado, Padres hand Reds 7th straight loss, 4-1
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado had a two-run homer among his three hits and Sean Manaea pitched six strong…
Continue Reading Finance heads urged to boost fight against food insecurity
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged world finance leaders to “get…
Continue Reading Two teens fatally shot at packed Pittsburgh party identified
By Caroll Alvarado and Steve Almasy, CNN Two teenagers who were fatally shot at a packed party in Pittsburgh over the weekend were identified by the…
Continue Reading California leads effort to let rivers roam, lower flood risk
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Giving rivers room to breathe by restoring their floodplains is at the center of…
Continue Reading Kuhl leads Rockies over Phillies 4-1, leaves with injury
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched six scoreless innings during his home debut with the Rockies before leaving with…
Continue Reading Barty swings back into action, trades tennis for golf
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ash Barty has signed on to play in an international golf exhibition just weeks after retiring from tennis while ranked…
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