By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans weighed down by fast-rising prices for three years just received more encouraging news on the inflation front. The Consumer Price Index, a measurement of the average change in prices for a commonly purchased basket of goods and services, dropped 0.1% from May, which helped to slow the annual
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By Angela Dewan, CNN (CNN) — A group of 120 scientists, engineers and academics have penned an open letter calling on the Paris Olympics’ organizers to ditch Toyota’s Mirai as the official vehicle of the Games, saying the hydrogen-powered car undermines the event’s green credentials. Cars that run on hydrogen emit zero carbon at the
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Associated Press MOUNT STORM, W.Va. (AP) — Down a long gravel road, tucked into the hills in West Virginia, is a low-slung building where researchers are extracting essential elements from an old coal mine that they hope will strengthen the nation’s energy future. They aren’t mining the coal that powered the steel mills and locomotives
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Depending on your age, the name Stan Smith probably means one of two things. For younger people, it’s the name of a sleek and stylish leather Adidas sneaker. For those of an older age, it’s the name of a strapping six-foot-four, moustachioed US tennis star. “People sometimes are surprised
Continue Reading Associated Press The Paris Olympics are turning many eyes to France this summer. AP writer Steve Wartenberg found his own special spot on an 11-day cycling trip in the wine-making region of Burgundy. The region’s capital is about a 90-minute train ride from Paris. Wartenberg followed a popular path called the Voie des Vignes, or
Continue Reading By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Apple has yielded to pressure by European regulators to give rivals access to the contactless payments technology on iPhones, meaning that their users will no longer be limited to the Apple Pay mobile wallet. The development on the tap-to-pay technology underscores mounting regulatory scrutiny of Apple (AAPL) in
Continue Reading By Catherine Nicholls and Sana Noor Haq, CNN London (CNN) — Figures from across the United Kingdom have offered their condolences to a BBC sport commentator, after his wife and two daughters were killed by an alleged crossbow attacker, in deaths that again drew attention to the epidemic of violence against women. Carol Hunt, 61,
Continue Reading Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security official says the country will bar the use of critical components made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE in core parts of its 5G networks in two steps starting in 2026. Germany, which has Europe’s biggest economy, has long mulled what to do about components made by
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A new study published in the journal NEJM Evidence found that introducing peanuts to infants at an early age significantly reduces the risk of developing peanut allergies later in life. Peanut allergies affect nearly 2% of children and adults in the United States, according to the American Academy of Allergy,
Continue Reading Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit, in places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully if going on holiday, drink plenty of water and avoid going out during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weather for your Thursday is looking calmer, as we look towards breezy conditions and slimmer rain chances. Winds, dust, and rain chances have been elevated these past two days but today we are anticipating a milder day. Overall we are looking to see breezy to low end windy conditions at
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Huma Abedin, former aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is engaged to Alex Soros, son of billionaire liberal donor George Soros. The duo revealed the news Wednesday on Instagram, writing: “This happened…we couldn’t be happier, more grateful, or more in love.” Soros proposed to Abedin
Continue Reading Associated Press PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Officials say a second person has died in Vermont in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants. Police say the driver was swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters Thursday in Lyndonville as he tried to drive across a flooded road. Authorities found the vehicle later in the day. His
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — When “Sex and the City” lead Carrie Bradshaw sees Mr. Big step out of a Presbyterian church in Manhattan, she notes with particular reverence that he was “wearing Armani on Sunday.” Looking suave, slick and seductive, the sight leaves Carrie overwhelmed and she gives in to her impulse, accosting
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation. Authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after midday Thursday, and recalled a devastating fire
Continue Reading Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will deploy laser weapons systems designed to intercept will begin deploying laser weapons systems designed to intercept North Korean drones, as their launches in recent years have caused security concerns in the South. Other countries like the United States and Israel are technologically ahead of South
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Donald Trump ha dejado claro últimamente que quiere tener poco que ver con el Proyecto 2025, el anteproyecto conservador para el próximo presidente republicano que ha atraído considerables críticas en su carrera hacia la Casa Blanca. “No tengo ni idea de quién está detrás”, afirmó recientemente el expresidente en las
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Rapper, reality TV star, and entrepreneur Flavor Flav has joined the US women’s water polo team in the pool for a splash about ahead of this summer’s Olympics. The musician donned swim shorts and an official USA Water Polo cap – removing his trademark clock medallion
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Costco is raising membership fees for the first time since 2017. The hikes, which go into effect on September 1, are part of a larger effort to crack down on membership moochers and boost revenue for the warehouse chain. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to
Continue Reading Associated Press SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of people from Bosnia and abroad gathered in Srebrenica on Thursday for the annual ritual of commemorating the 1995 genocide which Serb officials continue to deny, fueling ethnic tensions and deep divisions within the war-ravaged state. Twenty-nine years after they were murdered in Europe’s only acknowledged genocide since
Continue Reading Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker held by Iran for over a year after being seized amid tensions between Tehran and the United States reached international waters on Thursday, tracking data showed. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Advantage Sweet traveled through the Strait of Hormuz, where it was seized in April
Continue Reading AP Airlines Writer Delta Air Lines says its second-quarter profit is down 29% from a year earlier, and it’s giving a disappointing outlook for the third quarter. Delta said Thursday that it earned $1.31 billion in the second quarter, down from more than $1.83 billion last year. The weaker profit comes despite strong revenue, as
Continue Reading Julia Hernández (CNN) — ¿Has esculpido tu “cuerpo bikini”? ¿Tienes la piel suave, bronceada y sin vello? ¿Estás lista para las vacaciones de verano? Las presiones en torno al aspecto del cuerpo de las personas pueden ser especialmente fuertes en verano, y pueden venir de todas partes: anuncios, famosos, personas influyentes, tus amigos en las
Continue Reading Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The U.S. and other western governments criticized a controversial security bill in South Sudan that would allow the government to detain people without warrants, saying it would undermine open political and civil space ahead of the country’s elections. The security bill, which passed parliament July 3, has threatened
Continue Reading Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas have been hit by more storms, ripping roofs off houses and causing widespread flooding. The devastating weather began a week ago. Authorities said the storms have forced at least 4,500 people out of their homes and damaged
Continue Reading AP Business Writer PepsiCo reported higher-than-expected earnings in the second quarter but acknowledged that after raising prices every quarter for more than two years, customers are not buying as many of its snacks and drinks. PepsiCo said Thursday that North American demand for its Frito-Lay snacks was “subdued” during the quarter as customers become more
Continue Reading By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris, the River Seine is still not safe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water, according to official data. Official testing by the city of Paris shows E. Coli levels
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN) — La nave espacial Starliner de Boeing y su tripulación han estado en el espacio durante más de un mes, mucho más que la estadía de una semana inicialmente prevista. El vehículo sufrió problemas técnicos que retrasaron su regreso indefinidamente, y todavía no hay una fecha de retorno definida. Pero los dos
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — After a run of movies awash in the romance of the space program like “Hidden Figures” and “First Man,” “Fly Me to the Moon” cleverly uses the Apollo 11 mission as the backdrop to an old-style romance. Less than weighty in the comedy part of its equation, the
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer The NBA might not be happy with the NFL making Christmas Day a regular part of its schedule. However, its new media rights deals nearly put the two leagues in the same economic arena. The NBA’s 11-year, $76 billion contract package would kick in with the 2025-26 season. The deal is for
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