Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth ‘devastated’ after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property
By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For the last 30 years, Our Next…
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The Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate as inflation falls and the economy slowly recovers
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row as inflation falls and the economy…
Continue Reading Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly.…
Continue Reading F-16 fighter jet drops fuel tanks during emergency over Michigan, one of which exploded in Lake Huron
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — An F-16 fighter jet from the Ohio Air…
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Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99…
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US and Russia carrying out massive prisoner swap that is expected to include Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan
Originally Published: 01 AUG 24 08:31 ET Updated: 01 AUG 24 09:30 ET By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — A…
Continue Reading The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year
AP Business Writer The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market…
Continue ReadingEstados Unidos y Rusia llevan a cabo un intercambio masivo de prisioneros que incluye a Evan Gershkovich y a Paul Whelan
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Estados Unidos y Rusia llevaron a cabo un histórico intercambio de prisioneros este jueves que involucró a dos…
Continue Reading Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala carries Kenya’s hopes for a first Olympic gold in the 100 meters
Associated Press Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t…
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Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Russia carried out a historic prisoner exchange…
Continue Reading Suspected human remains found at Michigan construction site determined to be from pre-modern era
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Suspected human remains were discovered…
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Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament
By Jill Martin and Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Iga Świątek, the Polish world No. 1 and top seed in the Olympic tennis tournament, lost…
Continue Reading Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
AP Business Writer The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their…
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Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them
By Pete Muntean and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge parents extra fees for their kids to be…
Continue ReadingTrump’s hostility to Black journalists renews questions over how news media should cover his rhetoric
Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Donald Trump on Wednesday took the stage before a divided National Association of Black…
Continue ReadingTrump’s hostility to Black journalists renews questions over how news media should cover his rhetoric
CNN Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Donald Trump on Wednesday took the stage before a divided National Association of Black…
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How this fashion designer transformed a ‘tragic disaster’ into a picturesque home
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When fashion designer Aurora James toured her soon-to-be new home, a friend in tow called it a “tragic…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Poor air quality, hot temps & rain chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for poor air quality. We will also see hot temps and rain chances continue today. An air…
Continue Reading As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — More than 100 conflicts fester around the world. The Middle East teeters on the brink of a regional war. In Ukraine,…
Continue Reading¿Cómo hizo el Mayo Zambada para escabullirse tantos años de la justicia?
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Ismael “el Mayo” Zambada es el último de los fundadores del poderoso cártel de Sinaloa que faltaba por rendir…
Continue Reading Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package
Associated Press MORGAN, Vt. (AP) — Vermonters started removing debris and silt from their houses and yards and pulled damaged goods from homes as…
Continue Reading Fed Chair Powell just said the labor market is getting vulnerable. Friday’s jobs report could prove why
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The pandemic threw the US job market into chaos, but four years later, things finally seem to be back to normal.…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Aug. 1: Presidential race, Middle East, 9/11 mastermind, Wildfires, Instagram
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” mode is facing renewed scrutiny after police announced the technology was…
Continue Reading After being traded in the middle of a series, MLB player takes short walk across stadium to new team
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball (MLB) players often have long journeys to link up with their new squads when they are traded.…
Continue Reading UK family doctors vote to limit services to patients in a dispute over funding
LONDON (AP) — Family doctors in England have voted to limit the number of patients they see and refuse extra work to protest a “broken” funding…
Continue Reading Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, honoring heroes of doomed fight for freedom
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Warsaw has come to a standstill on the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. Sirens…
Continue Reading Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria’s economy. At least 2 killed
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Security forces have fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria as thousands, mostly…
Continue Reading Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time in four years, but it was the closest call
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The Bank of England cut interest rates Thursday for the first time since the start of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism
By Barbie Natza Ladeau and Jack Guy, CNN Rome (CNN) — It’s about to get just a little bit quieter in Venice –- at least that’s the hope…
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Léon The Great: Marchand accomplishes a feat that was downright Phelps-like
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — If there’s anyone who can appreciate the magnitude of what Léon Marchand has done at the Paris…
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