By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have shifted on its axis when a massive asteroid smashed into it about 4 billion years ago, according to a new study. Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, is even bigger than Mercury and the dwarf planet Pluto. And past research has found
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Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week Baylor at No. 11 Utah, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT (Fox). The Bears and Utes are now members of the same conference with Utah’s decision to bolt the Pac-12 for the Big 12. This won’t be a conference game. Baylor and Utah
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By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Not satisfied with breaking the pole vault world record three times within the space of five months, Mondo Duplantis ran 100 meters in just 10.37 seconds to beat 400-meter hurdler Karsten Warholm in an exhibition race on Wednesday. The event, which took place at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland
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By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal reappearance on pleated skirts, jumpers and ties: plaid. The design has long been a mainstay in both classrooms and in pop culture, bringing to mind the hilarious Irish teens of “Derry Girls,” the
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In his scripted television debut in 2020, Travis Kelce, playing a hot-headed athlete-turned-astronaut, fell into a desert sinkhole and died. His career in Hollywood, however, is alive, well and seemingly with more prospects than ever for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end who appears to be exploring the career
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump wants to spend trillions of dollars on tax cuts. His plan to pay for that is alarming some mainstream economists. Trump proposed sweeping tariffs on all $3 trillion worth of imports into the United States, including a 60% tariff on imports from China and
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Australian Alexa Leary has defied the odds for the second time this week, winning an individual Paralympic gold in the 100m S9 freestyle just days after helping her team win in the mixed 4x100m medley relay 34 points. Leary’s swim of 59.53 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle S9 final
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Sofía Barruti (CNN) — La Policía disparó y hirió a una persona que aparentemente portaba un arma cerca del consulado israelí en Múnich, Alemania, dijo un portavoz de la Policía. Esta es una historia en desarrollo y se actualizará. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Continue Reading By Claudia Otto, Stephanie Halasz and Matthies Otto, CNN (CNN) — German police shot dead an armed man after a terror attack near the Israeli consulate in central Munich on Thursday, officers said, prompting an investigation by state prosecutors. The suspect – an 18-year-old Austrian citizen – was armed with an older rifle with a
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Travis Kelce ha estado muy ocupado durante la temporada baja de la NFL , y una de sus últimas aventuras involucró la compra de un caballo llamado “Swift Delivery”. Hablando en el podcast New Heights , el hermano Jason de Kelce le preguntó si el nombre lo había motivado a comprar
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea as the activities are within the country’s waters. Speaking from Russia during an official trip, Anwar said Malaysia would continue to explain its stance to
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — The bosses of water companies that pollute waterways could go to prison under a new law aimed at cleaning up Britain’s sewage-clogged rivers, lakes and beaches. A bill introduced in Parliament on Thursday will give regulators the ability to ban bonuses for executives of polluting firms and bring criminal charges against lawbreakers.
Continue Reading By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — Dubai’s super-sized skyline is already home to the world’s tallest skyscraper. Now, it is set to welcome the world’s second tallest, too. The Burj Azizi broke ground in January this year, but its exact height was not disclosed at the time as its developer awaited approval from Dubai authorities, including
Continue Reading Associated Press WESTBY, Wisconsin (AP) — President Joe Biden has traveled to rural southwest Wisconsin to champion new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet. He proclaimed Thursday that “all these investments mean family farms can stay in the family.” In the town of Westby, Biden announced $7.3 billion in investments for 16 cooperatives that
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages investments in manufacturing and clean energy. Yellen says that Republican-dominated states like North Carolina are greatly benefiting from tax incentives under
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By Tierney Sneed and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Washington (CNN) — Lawyers for Donald Trump and special counsel Jack Smith will be before Judge Tanya Chutkan on Thursday for the first hearing in the federal election subversion case since prosecutors revised their indictment to try to bring their case in line with a Supreme Court ruling
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. In May, the US Food and Drug Administration gave the greenlight for patients to have the option to collect their own vaginal samples for cervical
Continue Reading By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce has been a busy man during the NFL offseason, and one of his latest ventures involved the purchase of a horse named “Swift Delivery.” Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Kelce was asked by his brother Jason if the name had prompted him to purchase the horse, given
Continue Reading ROME (AP) — Italy has approved new rules to put lucrative concessions for beach clubs up for bidding by June 2027, responding to pressing demands from the EU to open up the sector to new players. Under the new legislation approved late Wednesday by the right-wing government led by Giorgia Meloni, existing beach licenses would
Continue Reading By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — In a match with multiple momentum swings, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner got past No. 5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the US Open semifinals for the first time. The 23-year-old Italian, seeking his second grand slam title, has reached three major semifinals this season
Continue Reading Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — Police in Munich exchanged fire with a gunman near the Israeli Consulate in Munich on Thursday, fatally wounding him. Authorities said they believe he was planning to attack the consulate on the anniversary of the attack on the 1972 Munich Olympics. No one else was hurt in the shootout shortly
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SmartAsset examined the latest IRS data to find where households earning $200,000 annually or more are moving.
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Money.ca examines how a reverse mortgage works in Canada and how to decide if it’s the right choice for your financial future.
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Ballotpedia reports on the variety of bills enacted to make ballot initiative processes harder or easier in 2024 across the US—more than the average for the prior six years.
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SD Bullion investigated the recent rise in and cultural relevance of coin collecting among younger generations despite the decline in the use of cash.
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Hospital Care Compare dove into government data, public health research, and news coverage to investigate the reasons behind rural doctor shortages.
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From ditching fast fashion to buying used, The RealReal compiled five tips for sustainable fashion that won’t hurt the environment—or your wallet.
Continue Reading By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan marathon runner who competed in the Paris Olympics last month, has died days after she was burned by her boyfriend, the country’s athletics federation confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El consulado de China en Nueva York negó los informes de que su principal diplomático fuera destituido a raíz de una supuesta redada contra una agente china, diciendo que el cónsul general está “desempeñándose con sus funciones como de costumbre”. La declaración parece contradecir los comentarios hechos anteriormente por la gobernadora
Continue Reading Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Japan and Australia have agreed to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns over China’s recent incursions into Japanese airspace and territorial waters. Japan’s foreign minister and defense minister met on Thursday for a regular summit with their Australian counterparts in the Australian coastal town
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