Olympic Opening Ceremony dancers call off strike action
By Joseph Ataman, Emmanuel Miculita and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of dancers threatening to disrupt the Olympic Games’ Opening…
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Olympic security checks block 5,000 people, including 1,000 suspected of meddling and espionage
By Saskya Vandoorne and Julen Chavin, CNN (CNN) — France’s Interior Ministry rejected around 5,000 security accreditation requests for…
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Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that…
Continue Reading Explosion and fire at Jose Cuervo tequila factory kill six, Mexican officials say
By Jose Manuel Alvarez, Duarte Mendonca and Ivonne Valdes, CNN (CNN) — At least six workers have died in an explosion and fire at a tequila…
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As Olympic hosts, ‘Les Français’ are in the spotlight. Here’s why the French can’t be pigeon-holed
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — They’re often thought to have practically cornered the market on romance, with Edith Piaf seemingly speaking for a…
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Are cold showers good for you? What the science says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — You may have seen people jumping into frigid seas or stylish ice baths, claiming these dunks are good for heart…
Continue Reading French prosecutors investigate gang rape allegations of an Australian woman who was visiting Paris
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors are investigating an alleged gang rape of an Australian woman visiting Paris where preparations to host the 2024…
Continue Reading Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is ‘stunning’
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women…
Continue Reading IOC approves French Alps bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The French Alps bid to host the 2030 Winter Games has been approved by the International Olympic Committee with…
Continue Reading ‘It’s all about getting a little bit better’: Team USA continues to show flaws but improves in 27-point hammering of Germany
By Matias Grez, CNN O2 Arena, London (CNN) — The USA’s women’s basketball team finalized preparations for Paris 2024 with a resounding…
Continue ReadingVance’s selection solidifies Trump’s hold over the GOP
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s selection as Donald Trump’s running mate has cemented the Republican…
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The most iconic and highest-grossing Las Vegas residencies
OLBG has looked back at the iconic Las Vegas Residencies to see which were the highest-grossing, and has predicted how Adele’s will rank among the…
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Is a personal loan for home improvement the right choice?
Rocket Loans breaks down how a personal loan stacks up against some common options for financing home improvement projects and explains what you need…
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A guide to power of attorney for elderly parents
Caring.com explains the benefits of having a power of attorney in place for elderly…
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How health care quality varies by state
Free NPI Lookup dug into the 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities report to analyze differences in quality of care between…
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Out-of-school suspensions can do more harm than good, data shows
Study.com used National Center for Education Statistics data and other sources to examine the racial disparities of out-of-school…
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Best golf course in every state, according to golfers
PrimePutt compiled the best golf course in every state using data from Tripadvisor as of April…
Continue Reading Surfers, staff and locals make final preparations in Tahiti before the Paris Olympics begin
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local roads, surfers, residents and…
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Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress
By Clare Foran, Michael Williams and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out against…
Continue Reading Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape
By Steve Contorno, Kristen Holmes and Kit Maher, CNN Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) — Donald Trump stepped onto the campaign trail Wednesday…
Continue Reading Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs…
Continue Reading Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is crawling back to normalcy after more than a week of chaos triggered by student protests…
Continue ReadingAl menos 18 personas murieron después de que un pequeño avión se saliera de la pista en la capital de Nepal este miércoles, según las autoridades locales
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Una persona sobrevivió al accidente de Saurya Airlines, informó la Autoridad de Aviación Civil en un comunicado.…
Continue Reading Philippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines and Singapore have signed a defense pact that will allow their militaries to broaden…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares dropped in Thursday morning trading, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one…
Continue Reading Pilot sole survivor of Nepal plane crash that killed 18
By Aishwarya Iyer, Esha Mitra and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people were killed after a small plane skidded off the runway in…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s foreign minister seeking ‘common ground’ with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Ukraine’s foreign minister says he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending…
Continue ReadingGlobos de basura de Corea del Norte caen cerca de la oficina presidencial de Corea del Sur
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Globos norcoreanos cargados de basura fueron encontrados en el recinto de la oficina presidencial de Corea…
Continue Reading Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say climate activists have glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany forcing the…
Continue Reading Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth
Associated Press Climate scientists say the record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second consecutive day and that the worldwide…
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