CNN As told to by Sabina Bhatia, deputy secretary of the International Monetary Fund Covid-19 wreaked economic havoc on women globally, especially mothers, bringing into sharp focus the policies and practices that continue to thwart gender equality at work and at home. This widening chasm troubles Reshma Saujani, a leading activist, founder of the Marshall
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By Holly Yan and Michelle Watson, CNN All evacuation orders have been lifted after 19,000 residents were told to flee as the NCAR Fire ripped through part of Colorado, officials said. Residents were allowed to return home Sunday evening, the Boulder Office of Emergency Management said in a news release. “With the exception of NCAR
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By George Ramsay, CNN After a 36-year absence from the men’s World Cup, Canada can now call itself a “legit football country.” That’s the view of coach John Herdman, the Englishman who has overseen Canada’s steady rise through the men’s FIFA rankings over the past four years. Canada’s ascension to football legitimacy culminated in a
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By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has recommended that the bloc’s 27 nations end golden passport schemes that allow wealthy people — among them Russian oligarchs — to buy their way to EU citizenship. The European Commission launched infringement procedures against Cyprus and Malta in 2020 about their golden passports
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By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Tesla is asking its shareholders for permission to split its stock for the second time in two years. This split would come in the form of a dividend, which would pay shareholders additional shares. Most dividends pay cash to investors. The electric car maker did not give details about how
Continue Reading By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The Group of Seven major economies have agreed to reject Moscow’s demand to pay for Russian natural gas exports in rubles. Germany’s energy minister told reporters Monday that “all G-7 ministers agreed completely that this (would be) a one-sided and clear breach of the existing contracts.” Russian
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Troy Kotsur became the second deaf actor in history to win an Oscar after he received best supporting actor for his role in “CODA” at the 94th Academy Awards.
Continue Reading By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is an extremely important exception. What’s happening: China continues to deploy “snap” lockdowns as it tries to eliminate transmission of Covid-19 within its borders. The policy
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nueva York (CNN Business) — Elon Musk informó que se contagió por segunda vez con covid-19, pero se siente relativamente bien. En un tuit publicado en la madrugada de este lunes, el director ejecutivo de Tesla y SpaceX dijo que “supuestamente lo tengo otra vez (suspiro), pero casi sin síntomas”. Anteriormente dio
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By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer A group of Canadian gymnasts is asking Sport Canada to launch an independent investigation into what they describe as a “toxic culture” within the sport’s national governing body. The group of 71 current and former Canadian gymnastics national team members sent an open letter to the director-general of Sport
Continue Reading VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Austria coach Franco Foda says he will leave his position after the friendly match against Scotland on Tuesday after failing to lead his team to the World Cup. Foda used a news conference to suddenly announce his imminent departure. He said the time was right to leave because “we couldn’t fulfill
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla are up sharply after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years. The company said in a regulatory filing that it plans to make a request at its upcoming annual shareholders meeting to increase its number of authorized shares so that it
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NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla are up sharply after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years. The company said in a regulatory filing that it plans to make a request at its upcoming annual shareholders meeting to increase its number of authorized shares so that it
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Russian shares have slumped as its stock market resumed trading of all companies after a monthlong halt following the Ukraine invasion. The benchmark MOEX index slid 2.2% on Monday after the Moscow Exchange reopened for all of its several hundred listed companies, but with restrictions still in place to limit volatility. The
Continue Reading By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Meng Wanzhou, the senior Huawei executive whose detainment in Canada became a flashpoint of US-China tensions, returned to the corporate stage Monday as sanctions continue to slam its business. The chief financial officer’s first appearance since her release came at an earnings presentation in Shenzhen where she took questions from
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El Paso, Texas- After a warm and calm weekend. Active weather arrives today with the strongest winds blowing through town tomorrow. Winds will range from 25-35 MPH today. It’s still going to be relatively warm this afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. A mix of sun and clouds is also in store. As
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CNN By Jamie Gangel and Zachary Cohen, CNN Following the revelation of Virginia “Ginni” Thomas’ text messages with then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, most members of the House select committee investigating January 6 — including chair Bennie Thompson and vice chair Liz Cheney — believe the panel should interview her, multiple sources familiar
Continue Reading By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Elon Musk says he has Covid for a second time, but he is feeling relatively well. In a tweet early Monday, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX said he “supposedly have it again (sigh), but almost no symptoms.” He previously tested positive for Covid in November 2020, before a vaccine
Continue Reading By Nathan Hodge, CNN Business Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of being “frightened” by journalists “who can tell the truth” after the Kremlin attempted to prevent Russians seeing an interview he gave about the war in Ukraine. Moscow’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor issued a statement Sunday warning Russian news outlets against rebroadcasting or distributing
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Will Smith publicó este lunes una disculpa a Chris Rock, a quien golpeó durante la entrega de los premios Oscar luego de que el presentador hiciera un comentario sobre el pelo de la esposa de Smith. “La violencia en todas sus formas es tóxica y destructiva. Mi comportamiento de anoche en
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden’s administration is announcing billions in new funding for climate, clean energy and environmental justice programs as part of the President’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. Several environmental and science agencies would see significant funding boosts if Congress approves Biden’s budget proposal, shared first with CNN. The US
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s European Union bailout lenders have approved a plan for the country to repay outstanding loans to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule. The bloc’s bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, said the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros could be settled early. Three successive bailouts totaling some
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La pérdida del cabello puede no ser grave, si se trata de algunos cientos de cabellos al día, que, según la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de Estados Unidos, normalmente crecen de nuevo. Pero la pérdida excesiva de cabello puede ser algo angustiante. La controversia de los Oscar arroja luz
Continue Reading By Chris Liakos, CNN Business European brewers Heineken and Carlsberg said Monday they will exit the Russian market following reviews of their operations triggered by the invasion of Ukraine. Denmark’s Carlsberg, which has 8,400 employees in Russia, said it was seeking a “full disposal” of its business but would maintain operations at a reduced level
Continue Reading Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Chris Rock no presentará cargos contra Will Smith tras su altercado en el escenario de los Oscar de este año, según informó el Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles. Smith golpeó a Rock en la ceremonia del domingo por la noche después de que el cómico hiciera una broma sobre
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year’s Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said. Smith appeared to strike Rock at Sunday night’s ceremony after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head as he presented
Continue Reading By Dakin Andone, CNN The death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shook the music world this weekend, with fans and musicians everywhere reeling from the news of his passing at age 50. The circumstances of his death remain largely unclear, but here’s what we know so far. He had a 25-year career with Foo
Continue Reading By Jamie Gangel and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House Select Committee investigating January 6 will seek an interview with conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigation. Most members of the House select committee investigating January 6 — including chair Bennie Thompson and
Continue Reading By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Taking care of three big tasks soon after you retire can go a long way toward helping your money and your health go the distance. Volatile markets can make tweaking your budget necessary so that your money will last as long as you need it to. Getting good advice on
Continue Reading By Elliot Gotkine, Hadas Gold and Mostafa Salem, CNN, and Reuters ISIS operatives killed two people and injured six in a shooting attack Sunday in the Israeli city of Hadera, some 31 miles north of Tel Aviv, Israeli officials said. The attack — the second of its kind in a week — coincided with a
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