Here’s what led to a record-setting 5.4 million business applications last year
COVID-19 spurred a record number of business applications, according to U.S. Census data. Stacker offers a closer look at trends in the applications.
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Year: 2022
Least expensive metros to buy a home
Stacker compiled a list of the most affordable cities for first-time and lower-cost homebuyers in the U.S., with Midwestern cities leading the pack.
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Lingard joins Forest after leaving United; Mee to Brentford
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest has pulled off its biggest signing since clinching a return to the Premier League by bringing in Jesse Lingard on a free transfer. The England midfielder was available after ending his 22-year association with Manchester United during the offseason. Lingard is the 11th signing made by the promoted club
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Tomorrow’s ‘Top Gun’ might have drone wingman, use AI
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer FARNBOROUGH, England (AP) — Maverick’s next wingman could be a drone. In the movies, fighter pilots are depicted as highly trained military aviators with the skills and experience to defeat adversaries in thrilling aerial dogfights. New technologies, though, are set to redefine what it means to be a “Top
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China braces for an even hotter weekend as temperatures climb
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Millions of people in China are bracing themselves for even hotter weather this weekend as more than a dozen cities issued red alerts — the highest possible heat warning. According to China’s Meteorological Administration, temperatures in 19 cities in the eastern provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian are expected to surpass 40
Continue Reading California governor signs gun safety laws focusing on convicted abusers, schools and sale regulations
By Taylor Romine, CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of gun safety bills into law on Thursday that require more regulations on gun sales and dealers within the state as well as increased information sharing between schools and law enforcement agencies. The state — amid a series of high-profile mass shootings that have
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
MI6 chief Richard Moore talks to CNN’s Jim Sciutto about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “epic fails” in Ukraine and why he thinks Russia is running “out of steam.”
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Australia’s largest music festival sinks into the mud forcing first day cancellation
By Heather Chen, CNN Australia’s largest music festival has turned into a mud pit, forcing organizers to cancel the first day of acts as concertgoers complained of quagmires and flooded tents. Fans had been excited about the return of Splendour in the Grass, a three-day festival featuring international acts like Liam Gallagher, Gorillaz, Tyler The
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Melania Trump dice que “no estaba al tanto” de la insurrección del 6 de enero; estaba ocupada fotografiando una alfombra
olivertapia (CNN) — La ex primera dama de Estados Unidos Melania Trump dijo en una nueva entrevista con Fox que “no estaba al tanto” de los disturbios en curso el 6 de enero de 2021 porque estaba demasiado ocupada fotografiando una alfombra en la Casa Blanca. La comisión del 6 de enero se enfocó en
Continue Reading Slump for tech chops off chunk of Wall Street’s winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped Friday, giving back some of their gains from earlier in the week as worries brewed about the global economy and prospects for profits at big internet companies. The S&P 500 lost 0.9% to break a three-day rally that had carried Wall Street to
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
CNN’s Nic Robertson shows how Western technology used in drones is helping Russia to track and kill Ukrainian forces.
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Continue Reading Texas half-bil: Seager homer surge, Semien steady post-slump
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Marcus Semien was struggling at the plate during his first two months with the Texas Rangers, manager Chris Woodward was emphatic at times when repeatedly telling everyone that their new second baseman would be just fine. The manager already had a relationship with Corey
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Texas half-bil: Seager homer surge, Semien steady post-slump
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Marcus Semien was struggling at the plate during his first two months with the Texas Rangers, manager Chris Woodward was emphatic at times when repeatedly telling everyone that their new second baseman would be just fine. The manager already had a relationship with Corey
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Treacherous heat paired with high humidity is likely to affect millions of Americans through the end of July
Severe storm threat for the East Coast as hot temperatures remain across the South and central US. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue Reading Treacherous heat paired with high humidity is likely to affect millions of Americans through the end of July
By Aya Elamroussi and Steve Almasy, CNN Scorching heat compounded by suffocating humidity is expected to persist through the end of the month in many parts of the US, where millions will likely endure temperatures in the triple digits. More than 98 million Americans from the West to New England were under either heat warnings
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: M’s test streak vs Astros, Soto rejoins Nats
By The Associated Press Breakout rookie Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners can match a franchise record with their 15th consecutive win as they open a home series against AL West-leading Houston. Seattle went into the All-Star break a victory shy of matching the 2001 club for the franchise’s best run. They haven’t lost since July
Continue Reading Aspiring female Yao: 6-10 Han Xu making mark in WNBA, China
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Han Xu grew up idolizing Yao Ming and the impact he had on basketball in China. The 22-year-old WNBA center with the New York Liberty hopes she can play a similar role in developing interest in women’s basketball in her home country. She may not
Continue Reading Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts’ 3-run HR in 8th
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 after blowing a five-run lead in the seventh. The NL West leaders won their fifth in a row and 12th in 13 tries, with
Continue Reading Jayland Walker’s family calls for DOJ investigation into his death, questions integrity of new information
By Polo Sandoval, Kristina Sgueglia and Melanie Schuman, CNN The family of Jayland Walker, who was shot and killed by police in Akron, Ohio, last month, is calling for a federal investigation into Walker’s death and questioning the integrity of the ongoing state investigation. They held a news conference Wednesday, on what would have been
Continue Reading Jackson celebrates 200 win at worlds after Tokyo heartache
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson is now a world champion after a mistake led to an early exit at the Tokyo Games. It’s a more-than-satisfying reward after a year in which she trained with the goal of never making the same mistake again. The 28-year-old executed the
Continue Reading Desperation and hope drive migrants onto ‘boats of death’ in Tunisia
By David McKenzie and Ghazi Balkiz, CNN A photograph of Fadi’s smiling face is emblazoned on his mother’s t-shirt. The then-20-year-old is pictured standing near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia. Above her son’s image, 53-year-old Samia Jabloun has written the words “Dove Sei?” — “Where are you?” in Italian — in permanent
Continue Reading Desperation and hope drive migrants onto ‘boats of death’ in Tunisia
More than five million Ukrainians have been welcomed into Europe and given special asylum. In a stark contrast, migrants from across Africa are facing a perilous journey at the hands of smuggling kingpins. CNN’s David McKenzie and his team investigates what is called the deadliest migration route known int the world.
Continue Reading Sri Lankan troops tear down protest camp outside the President’s office
By Rukshana Rizwie, Akanksha Sharma, Kunal Seghal and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Sri Lanka‘s police and military troops forcibly removed anti-government protesters camped outside the presidential office in Colombo in a pre-dawn raid on Friday on the order of the country’s new President. Social media posts showed officers dressed in riot gear pulling down protest tents
Continue Reading Ryan Reynolds explains why a few Disney classics deserve R-ratings
By Chloe Melas, CNN Ryan Reynolds thinks Disney should reconsider the ratings on a few of the studio’s classic films. As Disney+ announced Thursday that the R-rated Marvel movies “Deadpool,” “Deadpool 2” and “Logan” will soon be available to stream on the service, Reynolds, Deadpool himself, couldn’t help but share his thoughts on the move.
Continue Reading Man indicted in rape of a child who traveled from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Claudia Dominguez and Chuck Johnston, CNN The man accused of raping and impregnating a child who later traveled to Indiana seeking an abortion was indicted by a grand jury Thursday, court documents show. Gerson Fuentes, 27, is charged with two counts of felony rape, according to an indictment handed down by a
Continue Reading Man indicted in rape of a child who traveled from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion
The Indiana doctor who helped a 10-year-old alleged rape victim from Ohio get an abortion is now taking the first legal step toward a possible defamation lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. In an appearance on Fox, Rokita said that Dr. Caitlin Bernard was “an abortion activist acting as a doctor with a history of failing to report” and suggested that she may have committed a crime in failing to report the abortion in Indiana. Her attorney joins New Day to discuss.
Continue Reading Mets ace Jacob deGrom throws sim game, nearing season debut
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is nearing a return from a stress reaction in his right scapula after throwing 60 pitches across five innings in a simulated game Thursday at the team’s complex in Florida. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was initially supposed to throw live batting
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GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked but unharmed at New York gubernatorial campaign event
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN US Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, narrowly escaped harm Thursday night after he was attacked onstage at a campaign event. Zeldin was delivering a speech in Fairport, New York, when a man climbed on stage “and attempted to stab” Zeldin, a statement from the campaign said.
Continue Reading Wilson, Gray help Aces hand Fever 11th straight loss 90-77
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’Ja Wilson scored 23 points, Chelsea Gray had 14 points and 12 assists and the Las Vegas Aces dealt the Indiana Fever a club-record 11th straight loss, 90-77. Wilson scored 14 points and Gray added 12 points and seven assists as the Aces (19-8) built a 52-32 lead by halftime. Las
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