AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Samsung is dressing up its wearable devices in technology’s latest fashion — artificial intelligence. The South Korean electronics giant on Wednesday revealed that both its first-ever premium smartwatch and a smart ring heralding its entry into a niche market will include AI features that are supposed to help
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By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Samsung’s latest generation of foldable phones aim to draw in traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence. At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, held in Paris for the first time, the company announced updates to its foldable devices and earbuds, and shared more details about
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico that were made elsewhere. It’s an attempt to stop China from avoiding import taxes by routing goods through one of the United States’ closest trading partners. The tariffs will be levied as part of an agreement with
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — China has lashed out at the United States over allegations of doping by Chinese swimmers ahead of this year’s summer Olympics in Paris. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson spoke a day after the World Anti-Doping Agency released an interim report from an investigator who concluded he found no evidence that WADA showed favoritism
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Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — ¡Toma tu antorcha y tu rastrillo! Vuelve el ogro favorito de todos: la última película de la franquicia “Shrek” se estrenará a mediados de 2026. El estudio Dreamworks Animation confirmó en una publicación en X que “Shrek 5” llegará a la gran pantalla el 1 de julio de 2026, 14
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Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court has issued a death sentence against one of the wives of the late brutal Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, alleging that she was complicit in crimes committed against Yazidi women captured by the militant group. The ruling comes weeks before the 10-year mark since IS launched
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By José Álvarez and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the country’s Public Ministry said in a statement Monday. Franco – who has been on administrative leave from the major leagues since the allegations
Continue Reading Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A lawyer of imprisoned Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza was able to visit him in a prison hospital where he ad been held incommunicado for several days. His legal team said his health is “relatively stable”. Kara-Murza, a 42-year-old dual Russian-U.K. citizen, is serving a 25-year prison sentence in
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks is hoping to attract customers with a little gift: a free reusable straw. On Wednesday, anyone who buys a cold handcrafted drink, like an iced coffee or its new energy drinks, of any size will get a free, brightly colored reusable straw. The giveaway is part
Continue Reading AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. His 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Taylor Fritz on Wednesday was a big deal, to be sure. After
Continue Reading Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have dropped tornadoes and are threatening flooding as the system churns into Canada and the northeastern U.S. after leaving millions in the Houston area without power. Beryl was a post-tropical cyclone around midday Wednesday and centered over southeastern Michigan with maximum sustained winds of 30
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By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A soaring hotel in Dubai, a space observatory in Cyprus and the control center of a Turkish solar power plant are among more than 220 projects shortlisted for the coveted World Building of the Year prize. Spanning 18 categories, from housing and offices to health facilities and sport venues,
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they are equipped with airbag inflators that can explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, the
Continue Reading By Nadeen Ebrahim, Becky Anderson and Mostafa Salem, CNN Arish, Egypt (CNN) — Aged just four, Julia Abu Zeiter suffers from a rare neurological disease that can be fatal without medication. The nine-month war in Gaza nearly took Julia’s life, as the fighting and displacement cut off her access to treatment. After an arduous journey,
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Grab your torch and pitchforks! Everyone’s favorite ogre is heading back to town, with the the latest movie in the “Shrek” franchise set for release in mid-2026. Movie studio Dreamworks Animation confirmed in a post on X that “Shrek 5” will hit the big screen on July 1, 2026
Continue Reading By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Mark Thompson, the CNN chief executive appointed last year to modernize the news network, unveiled a set of sweeping changes to the iconic outlet Wednesday, announcing plans to build a billion-dollar digital business, experiment with artificial intelligence and overhaul key newsroom structures. The far-reaching measures, which Thompson described to
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The Chinese government said Wednesday that it would investigate whether the European Union’s probes into Chinese companies constitute “trade barriers.” Concerns are rising in the West that jobs and strategically important industries could be wiped out by cheap Chinese imports propped up by government subsidies. Earlier this
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The Mayor of Marseille has urged his city’s main soccer club, Olympique de Marseille, not to sign former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, citing the dropped domestic violence and sexual assault charges against him. Benoît Payan on Tuesday lambasted the proposed move and said of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the gusty, dusty, winds expected mid-afternoon along with elevated rain chances. Today we are still looking at potential for severe storms . We will see rain chances pick up to 40-50% today with moisture starting to push in late afternoon into early evening.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has launched a series of workshops as part of the beginning stages to update the comprehensive plan, Envision El Paso. These workshops are meant to gather residents’ input on priorities, concerns, and aspirations for the community. Envision El Paso is an update the 2012 comprehensive
Continue Reading By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Jennie Kim, a singer in the K-pop supergroup Blackpink, has apologized after a video of her vaping indoors sparked a backlash across South Korea. According to CNN affiliate JTBC news, the 28-year-old star uploaded a video to her personal YouTube channel that included footage of herself vaping in a
Continue Reading PRAGUE (AP) — A second Chinese pangolin was born in the Prague zoo in less than two years and is doing well, defying the odds and surprising park officials. The female of the critically endangered mammal was born July 1, the second Chinese pangolin born in captivity in Europe following her sister, Cone, in February
Continue Reading By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — It has been a spectacular start to life in the major leagues for Cincinnati Reds rookie Rece Hinds. After being promoted from the Louisville Bats – the Reds’ Triple-A affiliate – Hinds hit his second home run in as many days as Cincinnati earned a comfortable 12-6 win over
Continue Reading PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say security forces have raided a hideout of the Pakistani Taliban on the outskirts of the northwestern city of Peshawar. The raid Wednesday triggered a shootout that killed four security forces and three insurgents. A police officer said that a militant commander was among the insurgents killed in the raid
Continue Reading By Reuters (CNN) — Microsoft has ditched the board observer seat at OpenAI that has drawn regulatory scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, saying it was not necessary after the AI start-up’s governance had improved significantly in the past eight months. Microsoft took a non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board in November last year after OpenAI
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Close calls on airport runways this year have alarmed the flying public and aviation experts alike. This week, a United Airlines plane lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport while two planes in upstate New York almost used the same runway, spurring an investigation. Here’s what else
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Close calls on airport runways this year have alarmed the flying public and aviation experts alike. This week, a United Airlines plane lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport while two planes in upstate New York almost used the same runway, spurring an investigation. Here’s what
Continue Reading By Benjamin Brown, Louis Mian and Eve Brennan, CNN London (CNN) — A suspect wanted in connection with the triple killings of the wife and two daughters of a BBC sport commentator was found by British police Wednesday following a manhunt. The search for Kyle Clifford, 26, began on Tuesday evening when police were called
Continue Reading By Nicole Chavez and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is facing murder and other charges after the remains of a transgender teen who had been missing in Pennsylvania since late June were found in a lake, according to a criminal complaint. Dashawn Watkins, 29, has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated assault, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with
Continue Reading By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Opening statements began Wednesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin, nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the New Mexico set of the Western film “Rust.” Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson focused on Baldwin’s reckless behavior on set, saying
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