July 2022

Sri Lankan president calls Russian leader seeking fuel

July 6, 2022 5:37 AM Associated Press

By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that he had a telephone call with…

¿Por qué es importante la obra de Frida Kahlo? Así era la artista mexicana más reconocida del mundo

July 6, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La imagen de Frida Kahlo es ubicua. Su rostro y algunas de sus obras son fácilmente reconocidos en…

Amazon faces UK investigation over anti-competitive concerns

July 6, 2022 5:19 AM Associated Press

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog is investigating whether Amazon is harming competition and hurting consumers by…

How a hotel satisfaction promise has led to more discontent

July 6, 2022 5:00 AM Associated Press

By SALLY FRENCH of NerdWallet In the 1990s and early 2000s, hotels began offering 100% Satisfaction Guarantees to customers. The promise ensured that…

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe

July 6, 2022 4:58 AM Associated Press

Associated Press It’s not a summer heat wave that’s making European leaders and businesses sweat. It’s fear that Russia’s…

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?

July 6, 2022 4:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy and Luke McGee, CNN UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing his biggest crisis yet, after dozens of government officials, including two…

5 things to know for July 6: Parade shooting, Uvalde, Trump, UK ministers, Sri Lanka

July 6, 2022 4:36 AM CNN

Severe storm threat and oppressive hot temperatures for much of the central and eastern US as California battles a new fire. CNN meteorologist Karen…

5 things to know for July 6: Parade shooting, Uvalde, Trump, UK ministers, Sri Lanka

July 6, 2022 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you’re an American visiting Europe this summer after a travel hiatus during the pandemic, you’re in luck:…

5 things to know for July 6: Parade shooting, Uvalde, Trump, UK ministers, Sri Lanka

July 6, 2022 4:36 AM CNN

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a huge blow when two of his top ministers announced their resignations, saying they could no longer…

5 things to know for July 6: Parade shooting, Uvalde, Trump, UK ministers, Sri Lanka

July 6, 2022 4:36 AM CNN

A Georgia grand jury has subpoenaed Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani, former Trump legal advisor John Eastman, and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).…

Bradford Clark Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company’s Band of Brothers, dies at 97

July 6, 2022 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Simonson, CNN Bradford Clark Freeman, believed to be the last surviving original member of the historic World War II parachute infantry…

Edmunds: 2022 Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

July 6, 2022 4:18 AM Associated Press

By ALEX NISHIMOTO Edmunds Two prime picks for a three-row compact SUV are the 2022 Kia Sorento and 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The Sorento was recently…

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever to block sale of Israeli business

July 6, 2022 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Ben & Jerry’s is suing its parent company in an attempt to cancel the sale of its business in Israel to a…

Twitter launches legal challenge in India over orders to block content

July 6, 2022 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Diksha Madhok, CNN Business Twitter has mounted its first legal challenge to the Indian government over official orders to take down content. The…

2022 London Marathon to stage the richest wheelchair race in history

July 6, 2022 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN At last year’s London Marathon, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug and Manuela Schär set course records in the men’s and…

Ethiopian Prime Minister and rebel group blame each other for apparent civilian massacre

July 6, 2022 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Jorge Engels and Nimi Princewill, CNN Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and rebel group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are blaming each…

No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren shines in NBA Summer League debut as he sets record

July 6, 2022 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN He came in with a lot of hype and expectation, and in his first professional outing, Chet Holmgren shone. The No. 2 overall pick in…

Federal appeals court hears arguments on future of DACA

July 6, 2022 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of the Obama-era Deferred Action for…

Ghana recruits five players now eligible for World Cup duty

July 6, 2022 3:13 AM Associated Press

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Four months before competing at the World Cup, Ghana’s national team added five new recruits who are now eligible to play in…

France’s train traffic disrupted amid strike for higher pay

July 6, 2022 2:43 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — A strike by railway workers demanding higher pay amid cost of living increases is interrupting train services in France. National…

Europe wants a high-speed rail network to replace airplanes

July 6, 2022 2:39 AM CNN Newsource

Ben Jones, CNN Breakfast in Paris, lunch in Frankfurt and dinner in Vienna — all without the hassle and frustration of flying. Imagine a…

Ons Jabeur makes grand slam history as she reaches Wimbledon semifinals

July 6, 2022 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Ons Jabeur made history on the grass courts of Wimbledon Tuesday as she became the first Arab or North African woman to reach the…

Iconic movies shot in 15 major U.S. cities

July 6, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Many directors have set their films in great American cities. Giggster takes a look at how 15 iconic American cities are depicted in…

Russia pounds rebel-claimed region, Ukraine pushes back

July 6, 2022 2:19 AM Associated Press

By FRANCESCA EBEL and MARIA GRAZIA MURRU Associated Press KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has redoubled its push for Ukraine’s eastern Donbas…

Metros with the fastest-growing property taxes in America

July 6, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Many homeowners across the country have seen a rise in property taxes. An analysis from Agent Advice shows which cities saw the sharpest rise in…

From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams

July 6, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

Fenway, Lambeau, Wrigley, “the Garden”: Fans love old stadiums and arenas—these are the oldest Vivid Seats found in each state with major pro…

Economists: Current measures won’t meet German energy goals

July 6, 2022 2:01 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Economists say current measures aren’t enough to achieve Germany’s targets for phasing out fossil fuels and ramping up renewable…

EU lawmakers back gas, nuclear energy as sustainable

July 6, 2022 1:50 AM Associated Press

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday to include natural gas and nuclear in…

EU chief warns of danger of complete cut-off of Russian gas

July 6, 2022 1:46 AM Associated Press

By RAF CASERT and SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the 27-nation Europe Union…

Xi’an shuts back down as China finds first cases of new Omicron subvariant

July 6, 2022 1:37 AM CNN

CNN By Nectar Gan and Shawn Deng, CNN China’s northwestern city of Xi’an, home to 13 million people, was partially shut down on Wednesday…

Month: July 2022