How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills
AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where…
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These are the world’s best airline rewards programs, according to Point.me
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Having trouble navigating the complicated, often frustrating, world of airline loyalty programs? This might help:…
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High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing…
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Why the Murdoch family is secretly battling over succession in an obscure Nevada court
By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — When Rupert Murdoch, the 93-year-old media mogul, quietly decided last year to upend the irrevocable…
Continue Reading Critics denounce their government as a dictatorship. But these people say they’ve never felt so free
By David Culver, Abel Alvarado, Evelio Contreras and Rachel Clarke, CNN San Salvador, El Salvador (CNN) — For decades, life choices were bleak…
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Attorney General Merrick Garland says Justice Department ‘will not bend’ to political pressure
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed efforts to turn the Justice Department into a “political weapon”…
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US gymnast Jordan Chiles says ‘the person I am’ was taken from her during Olympic medal controversy
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — An emotional Jordan Chiles opened up Wednesday about how the controversy surrounding her bronze medal in the…
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Austria carries out raids against 72 alleged Islamic extremists ahead of 9/11 anniversary
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian security forces carried out raids against 72 alleged Islamic extremists this week ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11…
Continue Reading Hungary prepared to sue EU executive for border protection costs, minister says
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary is exploring legal avenues for forcing the European Union’s executive commission to reimburse…
Continue Reading Four civilians on a daring SpaceX mission complete the first commercial spacewalk
By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A four-person crew of civilians on board SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission unlocked the…
Continue Reading A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan’s leader, with pledges of change and stronger defense
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as…
Continue Reading Gunmen kill a policeman guarding polio workers in northwestern Pakistan
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a pair of gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire and killed a policeman guarding a group of polio…
Continue Reading Michigan leaders join national bipartisan effort to push back against attacks on the election system
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan governors and elected officials from both parties are joining a wider effort to combat…
Continue Reading Biden spotlights 30th anniversary of Violence Against Women Act as his presidency enters final stages
By Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden continues to cement his political legacy during his final months in…
Continue Reading The ‘sleeper case’ trying to stop Trump and the RNC from intimidating voters and poll workers
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A nearly four-year-old legal effort by Black voters to convince a court to prevent former President Donald Trump and…
Continue Reading Students at Apalachee High School could return to classes soon. Here’s what other schools have done
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Dianna Moreno was afraid walking into Apalachee High School to find the laptop and charger she left behind when…
Continue Reading Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
AP Diplomatic Writer WARSAW (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland…
Continue Reading A trial begins for lawyers who once represented the Kremlin’s late foe Alexei Navalny
PETUSHKI, Russia (AP) — Three lawyers who once represented the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny have gone on trial in Russia. The trial began…
Continue Reading A Pakistani policeman shoots and kills a blasphemy suspect held at a police station
Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A local Pakistani official says a policeman opened fire inside a police station in the southwestern city…
Continue Reading Trump likely wouldn’t need Congress to approve his most controversial trade policy
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s easy to dismiss many presidential candidates’ campaign promises as empty, because Congress would…
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Paid internships are in short supply for college students who want them
The Conversation reports on the difficulties that college students face in securing high quality…
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Where are America's safest suburbs?
SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime,…
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How to get out of a funk: Six expert tips
Rula explains how to cope when you find yourself in a…
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the…
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Commutes aren't created equal: How to shape your commute for your mental health
Lyft surveyed 1,400 commuters to discover what makes the perfect ride to…
Continue Reading US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says
HONG KONG (AP) — A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has found that U.S. companies in China are seeing record-low profits,…
Continue Reading Speaker Mike Johnson’s next steps on government funding fight could determine whether he gets to keep leading the House GOP
By Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson has a decision to make. With the election looming and another government funding deadline just…
Continue Reading A runaway penguin spent two weeks missing at sea. A typhoon may have saved her
By Nodoka Katsura and Lex Harvey, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A runaway penguin has been found safe in Japan nearly two weeks after she first went…
Continue Reading UAW’s rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish
AP Auto Writer STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a…
Continue Reading Inflation’s down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate to prop…
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