August 2024

Calls for accountability to break ‘force field’ of alleged enablers around billionaire Frank Stronach after sex assault claims

August 9, 2024 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Judy Trinh Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — The two women who have spoken out about Frank Stronach’s alleged sexual misconduct are sparking calls for accountability from the billionaire’s alleged enablers, and a review of past police investigations. The accounts of “Lee” and engineer-turned novelist Jane Boon, provide insight

Mountain bike racer dies in crash at national championships in N.C.

August 9, 2024 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story ZIRCONIA, North Carolina (WLOS) — Mountain bike racer Scott Huntley died after hitting a tree at the 2024 Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships in Zirconia on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to the USA Cycling website. USA Cycling posted on its website that event medical staff

Denuncian la detención de los líderes opositores venezolanos Williams Dávila y Américo De Grazia

August 9, 2024 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Dos líderes de la oposición venezolana fueron detenidos en lo que organizaciones civiles y sus familiares denuncian como una continuación de la persecución y el hostigamiento contra manifestantes opositores por parte del Gobierno del presidente Nicolás Maduro tras las protestas poselectorales en este país. El Centro para la Promoción

Harry and Meghan’s brief Vancouver visit cost $44,000 in police overtime

August 9, 2024 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Otis Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Vancouver police logged more than $44,000 on overtime during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s brief February visit to British Columbia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in Vancouver and Whistler for three days between Feb. 14 and 16 to promote

Boston using Google AI in Green Light pilot program to improve traffic

August 9, 2024 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Tammy Mutasa Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Google and the city of Boston are teaming up to make traffic better. Google Green Light The partnership with Google’s Project Green Light hopes to improve timing at traffic lights and the flow of cars, trucks and buses at problem intersections.

Boston using Google AI in Green Light pilot program to improve traffic

August 9, 2024 8:46 AM CNN

WBZ By Tammy Mutasa Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Google and the city of Boston are teaming up to make traffic better. Google Green Light The partnership with Google’s Project Green Light hopes to improve timing at traffic lights and the flow of cars, trucks and buses at problem

Karen Read’s argument to dismiss charges an “uphill battle,” experts say

August 9, 2024 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story DEDHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Karen Read’s newest attorney – Martin Weinberg – will argue a motion to dismiss two charges against her Friday afternoon in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. According to multiple affidavits filed by defense attorneys, jurors from Read’s first trial have

H.E.R. will sing at the Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony as part of the handover to Los Angeles

August 9, 2024 8:37 AM Associated Press

AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — H.E.R. will perform during the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics. The five-time Grammy winner is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028.The 27-year-old from California won the Grammy for

Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

August 9, 2024 8:30 AM Associated Press

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics’ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games. Ami, legally named Ami Yuasa, won all three rounds in a battle against b-girl Nicka (Dominika

Swifties find solace in song and solidarity after terror threat leads to canceled shows in Vienna

August 9, 2024 8:19 AM CNN

CNN By Sandra Gonzalez and Krystal Hur, CNN Vienna, Austria (CNN) — Lisa Miller thought she’d be dancing alongside her three daughters at a Taylor Swift concert on August 8. Instead, she found herself on the streets of Vienna, hugging a stranger in the street, united in a kinship formed by disappointment and a determination

Colleton County assesses damage after Debby dumps nearly 20 inches of rain

August 9, 2024 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story COLLETON COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — As Debby moves further from the South Carolina Lowcountry,Colleton County is totaling the damage. Fire and rescue is reporting some of the county experienced nearly 20 inches of rain. The Green Pond area – which includes the Neals community

Collaboration of agencies result in the rescue of kidnapping victims

August 9, 2024 8:17 AM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Homeland security investigations (HSI) in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Border Patrol and Mexican authorities worked together and rescued a 9-year-old boy who was kidnapped and being held for ransom by a transnational criminal organization. According to Homeland security investigations (HSI) On July 27, the boy’s mother entered the country illegally and

‘The marathon, it’s about being patient,’ says Hellen Obiri as she chases elusive Olympic gold medal

August 9, 2024 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Hellen Obiri has won almost everything in her running career. Everything, that is, except an Olympic gold medal. The only woman to win indoor, outdoor and cross-country world titles, Obiri also has two Olympic silver medals over 5,000 meters and three major marathon victories – in Boston (twice) and

Smartmatic executives charged by Justice Department in alleged Philippines bribery scheme

August 9, 2024 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen and Sam Simpson, CNN (CNN) — Three current and former executives from Smartmatic, the voting technology company suing right-wing media outlets over their 2020 election coverage, have been charged in the US in connection with an alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines. Among the Smartmatic executives facing charges is the company’s president, Roger Piñate, according to a Justice

Amtrak train hits tractor trailer in Connecticut, minor injuries reported

August 9, 2024 8:09 AM Associated Press

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An Amtrak train carrying nearly 100 passengers has crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer in Connecticut. Amtrak says the accident happened shortly before 6 a.m. Friday in North Haven. Authorities say a train engineer was brought to a hospital with minor injuries, but no one else was hurt.

El Partido Republicano vuelve a atacar a Harris con la migración, destacando las políticas de Walz

August 9, 2024 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El nuevo compañero de fórmula de la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris le está dando al expresidente Donald Trump más material para atacar a su rival demócrata por ser débil en materia de inmigración, un tema que es una de las principales preocupaciones de muchos estadounidenses en esta elección presidencial. La campaña de

Google and X lag peers in addressing non-consensual explicit images, lawmakers say

August 9, 2024 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Google, X and Discord are among a group of tech giants that could be doing more to address the rising threat of non-consensual explicit images online, according to a letter that a group of senators sent to the companies Friday. The letter criticizes nearly a dozen tech

Longest-serving Caddo inmate gets his day in court and is convicted

August 9, 2024 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The longest-serving inmate at Caddo Correctional Center was convicted Thursday of attacking a jail nurse who had arrived to give him his medication. Chester Lee Johnson Jr., 32, has been at CCC for nearly five years for crimes allegedly committed before

Republicans ask Supreme Court to revive parts of Arizona proof of citizenship voter law

August 9, 2024 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Committee asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to revive parts of an Arizona law that requires documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state – including provisions that would require those documents to vote in the presidential election and to cast ballots by mail.

You had a lot of questions about next-generation nuclear reactors. We posed them to the experts

August 9, 2024 7:48 AM Associated Press

Associated Press The United States is speeding up efforts to license and build a new generation of nuclear reactors to supply carbon-free electricity. These reactors are smaller and cheaper than traditional ones. And some are more advanced, using cooling agents other than water that supporters say make them safer. Readers shared their opinions and questions

Flooding restricts aid to areas of Sudan facing famine, UN says

August 9, 2024 7:43 AM Associated Press

Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations refugee agency says flood conditions in Sudan are hindering the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing starvation and famine, including to a camp for those who have fled the ongoing fighting in North Darfur. In a statement, the agency said at least 11,000

Markets saw a massive shift this week. Here’s what happened

August 9, 2024 7:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — After a prolonged period of calm, financial markets went into a tailspin this week. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index tanked more than 12% on Monday, marking its worst performance since 1987. The S&P 500 sank more than 3% and shed $1.3 trillion in value, notching its worst

New gum could improve health, energy level

August 9, 2024 7:39 AM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We chew gum to freshen our breath, but imagine chewing gum to become healthier, more energized, or more beautiful? It’s now possible, thanks to First Crush Health & Wellness gum. The flavors are “energy,” “calm,” “beauty,” and “immunity.” The novel idea brought to us by none other than inventor, Wayne

Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: You are Uniquely You

August 9, 2024 7:35 AM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero continues to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Guerrero is a lifelong educator, a community activist, and a friend. In our final Words of Wisdom installment, Guerrero is talking to students about what makes them unique and how to embrace their differences inside the

Noah Lyles se lleva el oro olímpico en los 100 metros planos por solo 5 milésimas de segundo

August 9, 2024 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Un estadounidense vuelve a ser el hombre más rápido del mundo. Noah Lyles ganó ese título y la medalla de oro en los 100 metros planos masculinos por el margen más estrecho -apenas cinco milésimas de segundo- este domingo por la noche en París, corriendo a toda velocidad por la pista del

Se dan a conocer fotos de ex primera dama Fabiola Yáñez con moretones tras la denuncia por violencia contra Alberto Fernández

August 9, 2024 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides Nota del editor: El siguiente artículo contiene dos imágenes sensibles. (CNN) — Tras la denuncia que Fabiola Yánez, expareja de Alberto Fernández, presentó ante la Justicia contra el expresidente de Argentina, se dieron a conocer dos fotografías, que fueron difundidas primero por el medio argentino Infobae y que CNN desconoce cómo se obtuvieron,

Plane carrying Panthers players, coaches and staff gets stuck in the mud after landing in Charlotte

August 9, 2024 7:14 AM Associated Press

AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers players, coaches and staff members were unharmed after their Delta Airlines flight veered off the taxiway and got stuck in the mud while making its way to the gate at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Friday morning. The team was returning from a 17-3 preseason loss at

Possible explosive devices found in Kahului, Pukalani areas on Maui

August 9, 2024 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story KAHULUI, Hawaii (KITV) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with the Maui Police Department (MPD), is investigating after several possible explosive devices were found on in the Kahului and Pukalani areas. According to the FBI, the suspected improvised explosive devices (IED) resemble small,

Cate Blanchett says ‘no one got paid anything’ for ‘Lord of the Rings’

August 9, 2024 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 08 AUG 24 11:18 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Say it isn’t so precious. Actress Cate Blanchett may have starred in the box office smash hit “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” but, according to her, that money didn’t trickle down to the cast. During an appearance

Liza Minnelli is ‘mad as hell’ and writing new memoir

August 9, 2024 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 08 AUG 24 10:20 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Liza Minnelli sounds like she’s tired of other people telling her story. The legendary star announced in statement to People that she has a memoir coming out that will cover everything from her battle with substance abuse to her high-profile marriages. “Since I was

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