BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary has accused Ryanair of consumer protection violations after it raised ticket prices to cope with a tax on what the government calls “extra profits.” Justice Minister Judit Varga wrote Monday on Facebook that an investigation found “unfair trade practices,” leading to a $777,058 fine. It’s the first tied to the
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you shop at large retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target, you’ve probably noticed that next to many name-brand products are cheaper in-house alternatives. Those store brands — like Kirkland Signature, Great Value, and Simple Truth — have never been more popular, especially among inflation-fatigued shoppers. But have you ever wondered
Continue Reading Flood alerts remain for the Southwest and central US as heat alerts remain for the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue Reading Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses the challenges of getting the Senate to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and what he says it will do to solve health care and climate change issues if it is passed by the House and signed into law by President Biden.
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By Chuck Johnston, CNN Business Following a miserable weekend for travel, Monday isn’t looking much better. Another wave of airline cancellations and delays is taking its toll on passengers across the United States on Monday. According to the flight tracking website FlightAware, about 500 US flights had been canceled by midday Monday. On Sunday, 950
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By Jack Bantock, CNN Ashleigh Buhai bounced back from a final day slide to win the Women’s British Open on a four-hole playoff, clinching her first major title in dramatic fashion at Muirfield, Scotland. The South African had held a five-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round, but a disastrous triple bogey at the 15th
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By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test positive again a few days later. Biden had taken the antiviral medication Paxlovid, which has been associated with some patients testing positive again for the virus after completing treatment. This phenomenon is
Continue Reading By Megan Marples, CNN If you feel like there’s less time in the day, you’re correct. Scientists recorded the shortest day on Earth since the invention of the atomic clock. Our planet’s rotation measured in at 1.59 milliseconds short of the normal 24-hour day on June 29, according to the International Earth Rotation and Reference
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Juan Pablo Elverdin Taipei, Taiwán (CNN) — La amenaza de China a Taiwán es “más seria que nunca”, pero la isla se mantendrá firme para proteger su libertad y su democracia, incluso acogiendo a quienes la apoyan, dijo el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Taiwán, Joseph Wu, en una entrevista este lunes. El desafiante mensaje
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN Nick Kyrgios backed up his appearance in the Wimbledon final by becoming the first person to win the Citi Open men’s singles and doubles titles at the same tournament on Sunday, as well as becoming the first Australian to win the singles title multiple times following his victory in 2019. His
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By Sara Smart, CNN Deer, raccoons, possums and fox once flocked the area of the Everglades National Park in south Florida. Nowadays, you’re lucky if you spot one mammal in the area, according to wildlife experts. Who’s to blame for this decline in wildlife? The invasive species known as Burmese pythons. To help combat this
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN Known for its sandy beaches, luxury resorts and duty-free shopping, the city of Sanya on China’s tropical Hainan island has long been a popular getaway for Chinese middle- and upper-class families. Since the weekend, however, what began as a leisurely escape has become a stress-filled travel nightmare for tens of thousands
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN June Spencer, the last original cast member of BBC Radio 4 drama “The Archers,” has retired from the show after more than 70 years, at the age of 103. The British soap legend, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley (formerly Archer), made her debut in the first-ever episode of the much-loved drama
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN Known for its sandy beaches, luxury resorts and duty-free shopping, the city of Sanya on China’s tropical Hainan island has long been a popular getaway for Chinese middle- and upper-class families. Since the weekend, however, what began as a leisurely escape has become a stress-filled travel nightmare for tens of thousands
Continue Reading By THALIA BEATY Associated Press A new philanthropic project hopes to invest $100 million in up to 10 countries mostly in Africa by 2030 to support up to 200,000 community health workers. These workers serve as a critical bridge to treatment for people with limited access to medical care. The Skoll Foundation and The Johnson
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus and Gawon Bae, CNN Once hailed as a symbol of peace between the Koreas, a floating hotel in a resort area is being destroyed by the North Korean government. Mount Kumgang, whose name is Korean for “Diamond,” has been a site for rare moments of reconciliation between citizens of the two countries,
Continue Reading By Radina Gigova, CNN Amnesty International said it “deeply regrets the distress and anger” caused by a report the group published on the Ukrainian military’s fighting tactics, but added that it “fully” stands by the findings, which concluded those tactics violated international humanitarian law. The human rights watchdog published a press release last week accusing
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Juan Pablo Elverdin Este seguimiento finalizó. Mira las últimas noticias de la guerra aquí. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
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By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona surprised many in the offseason by making several high-profile signings despite enduring a difficult situation financially. The club’s tactics to boost its squad by giving up future income to add new players now prompted plenty of doubts and criticism. But even the most concerned Barcelona
Continue Reading By Will Ripley, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN China’s threat to Taiwan is “more serious than ever,” but the island will stand firm to protect its freedom and democracy — including by welcoming those who support it, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told CNN in an interview Monday. Wu’s defiant message came as China
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN Belarusian tennis star Victoria Azarenka has been forced to withdraw from the National Bank Open in Toronto after her visa application to enter Canada was rejected, she wrote on Twitter. The two-time grand slam champion also recently missed Wimbledon after the tournament banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing following Russia’s
Continue Reading By Tim Lister, Yulia Kesaieva and Tara John, CNN United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described recent artillery and rocket fire around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in central Ukraine as “suicidal,” further adding to fears of an accident at the plant, which is the largest of its kind in Europe. “Any attack on nuclear power plants
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, adored by fans throughout a 24-year career, has a more sinister side to his character, prosecutors said Monday as he went on trial on charges of assault and use of coercive behavior against an ex-girlfriend. Prosecutor Peter Wright told the jury
Continue Reading By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Monday that each side is shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Russia claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused a power surge and fire and forced staff to lower output from two reactors, while Ukraine has blamed Russian troops for
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Just how far people in the South will have to travel to access abortion care will be defined by legal challenges unfolding in Louisiana and Georgia. Almost every state in the Southeast bans the procedure or limits it to all but the earliest stages of pregnancy — with
Continue Reading olivertapia (CNN) — El actor Roger E. Mosley, mejor conocido por su papel del piloto de helicóptero Theodore “TC” Calvin en el exitoso programa de la década de 1980 “Magnum, PI”, murió el domingo, anunció su hija. Tenía 83 años. Roger Mosley murió rodeado de su familia después de resultar herido en un accidente automovilístico
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Business China’s export sector delivered robust growth in July, providing much-need support for the world’s second largest economy that is almost certain to miss its GDP target this year. Exports measured in US dollars jumped 18% in July from a year ago, marking the fastest pace of growth this year, according
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Continue Reading By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group posted a $23 billion loss in the April-June quarter as the value of its investments sank amid global worries about inflation and interest rates. SoftBank Group’s loss of 3.16 trillion yen was a reversal from its 762 billion yen profit in
Continue Reading CNN’s Nic Robertson speaks with Ukrainians navigating the route toward Russian-occupied territory, south of Zaporizhzhia, to reunite with family. Flooding in the region has turned the road to mud.
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