This country wants a four-day work week. But it’s not about making workers happy
By Heather Chen, CNN Shorter work weeks aimed at boosting worker productivity and happiness are catching on in parts of the world like Iceland and…
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Bloomberg News staffer released on bail in China, authorities say
By Simone McCarthy, CNN A Chinese national employed by Bloomberg News was released on bail earlier this year following more than a year in detention,…
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Switzerland reopens airspace after ‘technical malfunction’
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland has reopened its airspace after a brief closure for safety reasons because of an unspecified “technical malfunction.”…
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More than a dozen US cities set daily high temperature records, including one that hit 103
By Travis Caldwell, Joe Sutton and Steve Almasy, CNN At least 16 US cities set or tied records for their highest temperature for the date, with…
Continue ReadingExtreme heat will again scorch a large section of the US, including areas where thousands have lost power
Power outages from severe storms and very hot temperatures lead to a life-threatening scenario for parts of the Ohio Valley. CNN meteorologist Pedram…
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LEADING OFF: Braves go for 14th straight, Flaherty returns
Dansby Swanson and the Braves go for their 14th straight victory Wednesday night when they wrap up a series at Washington. The longest winning streak…
Continue Reading June 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
By Aditi Sangal, Jack Guy, Ed Upright, Kathleen Magramo and Hafsa Khalil, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a…
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
Amid going concern that Russia may expand its control beyond the region in east Ukraine, Ukrainian president Zelensky is pleading for more western…
Continue Reading Study: Facebook fails to catch East Africa extremist content
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A new study has found that Facebook has failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab…
Continue Reading Asian shares gain after Fed assurance on rates lifts Wall St
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by…
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5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections in South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, Maine and North Dakota
By Eric Bradner, CNN South Carolina voters delivered the vengeance that Donald Trump had sought as they ousted Rep. Tom Rice, one of the 10 House…
Continue Reading IPL fetches staggering media rights for over $6 billion
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. media giant Walt Disney and India’s Reliance Industries have won the broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League for…
Continue Reading IPL fetches staggering media rights for over $6 billion
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. media giant Walt Disney and India’s Reliance Industries have won the broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League for…
Continue Reading Pakistanis told to drink less tea as nation grapples with economic crisis
By Rhea Mogul, CNN Pakistanis have been urged to drink less tea to keep the economy afloat, as the world’s largest tea importer grapples with…
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Takeaways: Big Trump win, election deniers advance in Nevada
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump notched a significant victory in South Carolina, where his preferred candidate…
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Parts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
By Jason Hanna, Amir Vera, Elizabeth Wolfe, David Williams and Paradise Afshar, CNN While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
Thousands of visitors flee Yellowstone as millions of Americans face a life-threatening…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Braves go for 14th straight, Flaherty returns
Dansby Swanson and the Braves go for their 14th straight victory Wednesday night when they wrap up a series at Washington. The longest winning streak…
Continue Reading Mahle brilliant through 9, Reds beat D-backs 5-3 in 12
By JACK SOMMERS Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Albert Almora Jr. tripled home the go-ahead run in the 12th after Tyler Mahle pitched nine…
Continue Reading US OPEN ’22: Key US Open moments looking at the last century
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Here’s a look back at key anniversaries from the U.S. Open. It starts with Gene…
Continue Reading Woman wanted for allegedly attacking 4 people with pepper-spray and making anti-Asian remarks in Manhattan
By Liam Reilly, CNN A woman allegedly made anti-Asian remarks and pepper-sprayed four people in New York City over the weekend, authorities said. The…
Continue Reading Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer DENVER (AP) — To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the…
Continue Reading Gonsolin earns 8th victory, Dodgers edge Angels 2-0
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, Mookie Betts hit his 17th home run and the Los…
Continue Reading Home of 1913 US Open champ Ouimet restored for golf history
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — A neighbor of The Country Club has bought the house 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet…
Continue Reading Webb 7 shutout IP, Giants beat Royals 4-2 for 5th win in row
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched five-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win for the first time in a month, and the San Francisco…
Continue Reading Gilbert dominant on mound to lift Mariners past Twins 5-0
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and Ty France each clubbed a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert and three relievers combined…
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Texas is the #8 state with the most dinosaur fossils
Stacker investigated the number of dinosaur fossils found in Texas using data from the Paleobiology…
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January 6 committee teases next hearing with video of Trump lawyer warning John Eastman
CNN By Ryan Nobles, Kristin Wilson, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol…
Continue Reading Ruidiaz scores 2 goals, Seattle beats Vancouver 4-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Raul Ruidiaz scored two goals and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0. The Sounders also got goals from Alex…
Continue Reading Biden administration eases terrorism-related restrictions for Afghan evacuees
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is loosening certain terrorism-related exemptions for Afghan evacuees who worked with or on behalf…
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