25 costliest hurricanes of all time
Stacker took a look at NOAA data to extrapolate the costliest hurricanes of all time. In this gallery, you’ll find the peak category of the storm,…
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How ‘monkeypox’ and other disease names have caused controversy
Stacker investigated how “monkeypox” and other disease names have caused controversy, using a collection of news, scientific, and government sources.…
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Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A top executive at a major Japanese publisher has been charged with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics…
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These executives are asking their staff to work less for the same money. Will it pay off?
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business It wasn’t hard for Samantha Losey, managing director of Unity, a public relations firm in London, to convince her…
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Hurricane Ian’s death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN After Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida, rescue crews going door to door in search of survivors are reporting…
Continue Reading Hurricane Ian’s death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
More than 164,000 residents apply for FEMA assistance so…
Continue Reading Women to get more rest between hoop games at next World Cup
By DOUG FENIBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Players at this year’s World Cup had a few concerns about the competition, including the…
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Hong Kong shares soar 5%, leading Asian market gains
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Hong Kong’s share benchmark soared more than 5% on Wednesday as Asian shares tracked gains on…
Continue Reading North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time in five years. Here’s what you need to know
By Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo, Brad Lendon and Emiko Jozuka, CNN North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan on Tuesday for the…
Continue Reading Kemp’s RBI single in 10th lifts Athletics past Angels 5-4
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch hitter Tony Kemp had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, capping a spirited comeback that sent the Oakland…
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
By Kathleen Magramo and Sana Noor Haq, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All…
Continue Reading AP Interview: 1-on-1 with NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama understands why some compare him to other players, especially very tall…
Continue Reading CEOs are preparing for a recession, and they don’t think it will be short
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Major CEOs aren’t buying the notion that the US economy could have a soft landing following a series of…
Continue Reading Gonsolin returns from IL for Dodgers in 2-1 loss to Rockies
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin tossed two innings in his return from the injured list, an…
Continue Reading Mariners to start playoffs on road, Haggerty hurts leg
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly…
Continue Reading Musgrove sharp in tune-up, wild card Padres hold off Giants
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched six shutout innings in a potential postseason tune-up and Wil Myers…
Continue Reading Judge blocks Philadelphia’s ban on guns in city recreation facilities
By Nicki Brown and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A judge blocked the city of Philadelphia on Monday from enforcing a recent ban on firearms in recreation…
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Both candidates courting veterans in big Nevada Senate race
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Common sense more than any campaign strategy dictated that Adam Laxalt not trumpet his own…
Continue Reading Australian central bank lifts cash rate to 9-year high 2.6%
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank has boosted its benchmark interest rate for a sixth…
Continue Reading Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it…
Continue Reading Rams offense stalls in another regular-season loss to 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams efficiently moved the ball down the field on the opening drive…
Continue Reading Floridians endure slow wait for power knocked out by Ian
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and…
Continue Reading Brewers’ playoff hopes end despite 6-5 win over Diamondbacks
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers’ dramatic late-inning comeback could only keep their playoff hopes…
Continue Reading When Hurricane Ian flooded his mother’s home, this former police officer waded through nearly half a mile of water to rescue her
By Amanda Musa and Nouran Salahieh, CNN After Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida’s west coast, a Naples man trekked through nearly half a mile…
Continue Reading Hurricane Ian’s death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
Johnny Lauder documented his journey through floodwaters to reach his mother who was stranded by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge. He says he filmed his…
Continue Reading Maxey scores 20 as Philly beats Nets in Simmons debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points, Julian Champagnie and Furkan Korkmaz finished with 15 each as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated…
Continue Reading The US says it’s helping Iranians navigate a massive internet blackout. Activists say it’s too little, too late
By Katie Polglase, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Lauren Kent, CNN As protesters took to the streets of Iran following the death in detention of Mahsa…
Continue Reading The US says it’s helping Iranians navigate a massive internet blackout. Activists say it’s too little, too late
Parnaz Foroutan, author of the memoir “Home Is a Stranger,” says morality police in Iran detained her for showing part of her ankle beneath her…
Continue Reading Marcos trip to watch Singapore F1 races sparks criticism
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A trip by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Singapore over the weekend to watch…
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Jadrian Taylor makes play for running back at UTEP after 100 yard scoop and score against Charlotte
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP finally won their first game in the Eastern time zone with a 41-35 victory over Charlotte on Saturday, something that very…
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