By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana but has not sickened any bats so far in the state. State wildlife biologist Nikki Anderson says it could take years for white-nose syndrome to show up. The fungus was identified in
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macamilarincon (CNN) — Al hermano de Chris Rock le gustaría ver que a Will Smith le quitaran su premio Oscar al mejor actor. En una entrevista con el diario Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock habló de lo que siente sobre la bofetada que Will Smith le propinó a su hermano en los Premios de la
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian federations and athletes have filed multiple legal challenges to fight their isolation from world sports because of their country waging war on Ukraine. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says Russian officials have filed appeals against governing bodies in soccer, figure skating and speed skating, gymnastics, rowing, rugby and biathlon.
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf says he will retire at the conclusion of the regular season. The 36-year-old playmaking center is choosing to end a 17-year NHL career spent entirely with one club. Getzlaf has scored 1,013 points in 1,150 games since his NHL debut
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By Alex Rogers, CNN Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he is backing trucking company owner Mike Collins for a US House seat in Georgia, hours after a video had been released where Gingrich endorsed another candidate in the race. Gingrich announced his support for Republican candidate Vernon Jones in a video released earlier Tuesday
Continue Reading By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Sitting at the Gee Whiz Diner in Brooklyn last summer, Daniel Squadron and Vicky Hausman cooked up a simple plan they believed could save American democracy. On Tuesday, they’re putting it into action, announcing a $20 million investment in state legislative races in what they think are three key states. Squadron,
Continue Reading By Fredreka Schouten and Kelly Mena, CNN A version of this story appeared in the CITIZEN BY CNN newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Richard Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, is one of the country’s leading experts
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– En medio de la conmoción mundial por las escenas devastadoras de cadáveres y fosas comunes que se conocieron de Bucha, Ucrania, el presidente Volodymyr Zelensky pronunció este martes un fuerte discurso ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. El minuto a minuto de la guerra Justamente, el mandatario comenzó su intervención hablando
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By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Instacart is once again tweaking its tipping policy in a bid to address the effects on its workers of a practice known as “tip baiting,” where customers zero out a tip after an order is delivered. The company said Tuesday that it will cover the cost of a shopper’s
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By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products that kills thousands of Americans every year. The proposal marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has ordered scientists to take a new look at the risks of fracking. It comes as soaring fuel prices and squeezed supplies prompt a rethink about the country’s energy supply. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng asked the British Geological Survey to review the evidence and
Continue Reading By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Microsoft is unveiling new Windows features in an attempt to improve the experience of virtual meetings and make sure the needs of people with disabilities are supported in a new era of hybrid work. During a virtual event on Tuesday, the company showed off its vision for the future
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By Elliot Gotkine, CNN A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced an Israeli woman to death, after she was found guilty of possessing 500 grams of cocaine. The woman — named by Israeli media as 43-year-old Fidaa Kiwan — is appealing the sentence. In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said: “The case
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns aren’t ready to kick Chase McLaughlin aside just yet. After choosing not to tender McLaughlin as a restricted free agent last month, Cleveland re-signed the kicker. McLaughlin made 16 of 21 field-goal attempts last season, but his struggles down the stretch — 4
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business How crazy rich is Elon Musk? The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s net worth is now about a stratospheric $300 billion, according to Forbes’ real time rankings of the world’s wealthiest people. That means the 50-year-old Musk has a more than a $100 billion lead over second place Jeff
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended for 80 games following a positive drug test. He was expected to serve as the main backup to 2021 All-Star Omar Narváez. The commissioner’s office says Severino tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Clomiphene. The women’s fertility
Continue Reading AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he’s planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after he nearly lost a leg in a car crash. The five-time champion at Augusta National made the announcement Tuesday morning. He will play nine more practice holes on Wednesday
Continue Reading By Mark Morales and Brynn Gingras, CNN In the aftermath of a mass shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, that left six people dead and injured at least 12, President Joe Biden used a Sunday submarine commissioning ceremony to reiterate his call for stronger gun regulations. Earlier in the day, New York Mayor Eric Adams went
Continue Reading By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer Twitter tweeted Tuesday that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy related to the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Tarrio, 38, was indicted in March with five previously charged members of the Proud Boys. The other men — Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Charles
Continue Reading By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead in Georgia and another in Texas amid damaging storms, high winds and tornadoes around the South. Forecasters said the storms Tuesday were just the start of what could be two days of violent weather in the region. More than 50,000
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Facts The organization’s charter states that the signing parties will “seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area,” and will “unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security.” April
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court comprised of 123 states from around the world. Facts Although created by the Rome Statute, a treaty first brought before the United Nations, the ICC operates as an independent entity. The court is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICC is
Continue Reading Opinion by Scott Galloway for CNN Business Perspectives Remember when Adam Neumann, the CEO of WeWork, pronounced that his startup was going to “elevate the world’s consciousness” versus what the company really did, which was renting desks? There’s a term for that: “Yogababble.” Yogababble is an attempt to smear Vaseline over the lens of truth,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia. Facts The conflict centered on South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two “breakaway provinces” in Georgia. They are officially part of Georgia, but have separate governments unrecognized by most countries. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are supported by Russia. During the five-day conflict,
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods has won five Masters. Which was the most significant. AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson conducted a survey of 25 people from the media, including a few players and caddies. The result was resounding. This is the 25-year anniversary of his 12-shot victory in
Continue Reading By MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Amazon has deals with three rocket companies to help launch communications satellites that the online retail giant says will help provide fast, affordable broadband to millions of underserved people around the world. Amazon said Tuesday that Arianespace, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin will
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Gene Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. A five-time All-Star as a player for the Pistons, Shue went on to coach for more than two decades. He took the Baltimore Bullets to the NBA Finals
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Calm down, everyone. It was just Jason Momoa being a gentleman, not in love. The “Aquaman” star has addressed speculation that he is dating actress Kate Beckinsale after the pair was spotted chatting at an Oscars after party. Momoa, who announced his split from Lisa Bonet in January, told Extra
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission will launch proceedings to suspend support payments to Hungary for breaching the 27-nation bloc’s rule-of-law standards. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement Tuesday. It will be the first time that the new mechanism allowing the EU to take measures to protect the budget will be used
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