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Month: January 2025

Tough realities of cutting taxes on tips, heroism amid LA fires, protein powder concerns: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Stories of heroism are emerging as the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area rage out of control. Some

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Michael J. Fox Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Birth name: Michael Andrew Fox Father: Bill Fox, Canadian Armed Forces officer Mother: Phyllis (Piper) Fox Marriage: Tracy Pollan (July 16, 1988-present) Children: Esme,

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Trump’s threat to make Canada the 51st state a distraction from tariff fallout, Trudeau says

CNN By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Washington (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about turning Canada into the United States’ 51st state are just a distraction from the consequences of Trump’s tariff threats. Trudeau, who announced earlier this week he would resign as prime minister once his party

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Trump’s threat to make Canada the 51st state a distraction from tariff fallout, Trudeau says

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Washington (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about turning Canada into the United States’ 51st state are just a distraction from the consequences of Trump’s tariff threats. Trudeau, who announced earlier this week he would resign as prime minister once his party had

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Jane Goodall Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of world-renowned primatologist, activist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Personal Birth date: April 3, 1934 Death date: October 1, 2025 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall Father: Mortimer Morris-Goodall, businessman Mother: Margaret Myfanwe (Joseph) Morris-Goodall, a novelist Marriages: Derek Bryceson (1975-1980, his

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Lionel Messi Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami.PersonalBirth date: June 24, 1987Birth place: Rosario, ArgentinaBirth name: Lionel Andrés MessiFather: Jorge Messi, factory workerMother: Celia Cuccittini de MessiMarriage: Antonela Roccuzzo (June 30, 2017-present)Children: Ciro, Mateo and

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Man loses $15,000 to Amazon scam

By KAKE News Click here for updates on this story     WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) — The Sedgwick County district attorney’s office is warning residents after a Wichita man recently fell victim to a scam that cost him $15,000. The DA’s office said Wednesday that a man in his 70s received a call last summer from someone

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Kristen Bell donates thousands to help Twin Cities man battling cancer

WCCO, ALANA ZAIA ROMANO, ANIMALCULIST, WIKIPEDIA, QUENTIN.QUARANTINO, INSTAGRAM, CNN, THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, CBS, GOFUNDME, Animalculist/Wikipedia, quentin.quarantino/Instagram, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert/CBS By Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story     HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he

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