Uber and Postmates sue California to block gig economy law
Uber and Postmates are suing California over its controversial law to require that many so-called “gig workers” be considered employees…
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The suspect in the NY Hanukkah stabbings now faces federal hate crime charges. Here’s what authorities found
The man accused of using a machete to wound five people at a Hanukkah celebration now faces hate crime charges after authorities discovered…
Continue Reading Follow the New Year around the world
People around the world are beginning to wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020. The Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati were the…
Continue Reading Rockland County’s Jewish community has survived a disease outbreak and 2 anti-Semitic attacks in 5 months
Rockland County’s Jewish community has faced trying times in the past year. After a massive measles outbreak sickened hundreds, residents were…
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The full lyrics to ‘Auld Lang Syne’ so you don’t mumble your way through it
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld…
Continue Reading What we don’t know about Carlos Ghosn’s dramatic escape from Japan
Happy New Year’s Eve. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign…
Continue Reading They train 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, chasing million-dollar paydays. Meet China’s new breed of esports athletes
In the basement of a huge townhouse on the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese men are clustered in front of screens playing computer games 14 hours…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 31: Wildfires, Nissan, Russia call, opioids
Well, it’s the last 5 Things newsletter of 2019. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve, and we’ll drop something special in your…
Continue Reading Texas pastor says he knew and helped the gunman before the shooting
The senior minister at West Freeway Church of Christ said Monday he knew the gunman who killed two people inside the sanctuary Sunday. Britt Farmer…
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Presidente de Uruguay declara estado de emergencia nacional ante alto índice de violencia de género
(CNN Español) — Este lunes el presidente de Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez firmó una resolución para declarar el estado de emergencia nacional en…
Continue Reading El Amazonas perdió el equivalente a 8,4 millones de campos de fútbol en esta década por la deforestación
(CNN) – La selva amazónica ha perdido el equivalente a 8,4 millones de campos de fútbol durante la última década debido a las deforestación.…
Continue Reading Plane that crashed in Louisiana was in the air for just over a minute, NTSB says
The airplane that crashed in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing five people on board, was intact when it hit the ground, the National Transportation…
Continue Reading The mother of two Idaho siblings missing since September is not cooperating with investigators, police say
The mother of two missing Idaho siblings who haven’t been seen since September is not cooperating with investigators, police say. Investigators…
Continue Reading Nio’s stock is skyrocketing, but the carmaker needs more cash fast
Nio — China’s troubled Tesla rival — gave investors a little bit of hope this week when it reported improving car sales and revenue. But…
Continue Reading Suspect in New York Hanukkah celebration stabbings has ‘long history of mental illness,’ family says
The man accused of barging into a rabbi’s Monsey, New York, home and stabbing five people at a Hanukkah party with a machete has a “long…
Continue Reading China’s Shanghai index had its best year since 2014
China’s Shanghai Composite just finished its best year since 2014. The index ended the year up 22% after closing higher on Tuesday, its last…
Continue Reading Ohio doctor charged with killing 25 patients by overprescribing pain medication sues hospital for defamation
A Columbus, Ohio, doctor is suing the hospital system that accused him of overprescribing pain medication to more than two patients near death. Dr.…
Continue Reading A Kansas officer claimed McDonald’s employees wrote a derogatory term on his cup. He made it up, the police chief says
A Kansas police officer who initially claimed McDonald’s employees wrote “F*****g pig” on his cup has resigned, the city’s…
Continue Reading A survivor of the NY Hanukkah stabbings smashed a table into the attacker’s face. That’s not all
When a man with a “big machete knife” burst into a rabbi’s home, stabbing victims as they celebrated Hanukkah, Josef Gluck ran away…
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UTEP ready to begin conference play; Hawkins staying put with Miners
UTEP head coach Rodney Terry says there’s no reason to panic after two of his players announced their intention to transfer from the program. One of…
Continue Reading Joe Biden dice que podría considerar a un republicano como compañero de fórmula
(CNN) — Joe Biden les dijo a los votantes en Nueva Hampshire el lunes que consideraría elegir a un republicano como compañero de fórmula, pero…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas — and set his lawn on fire
A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a…
Continue Reading Gobierno de Bolivia expulsa a varios diplomáticos de México y España
(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de la presidenta interina de Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, declaró este lunes persona non grata a la embajadora de México…
Continue Reading Huawei gets a green light from India for 5G trials
Huawei officially has a shot at helping the world’s second-largest internet market build its 5G network. India will not exclude the embattled…
Continue Reading Nurse uses leftover medical material to help the homeless
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — Once trash, now a treasure turned into something to help…
Continue Reading Científico chino que modificó los genes de bebés mellizas es sentenciado a 3 años de cárcel
(CNN) — Un científico chino que ayudó a crear los primeros bebés editados genéticamente del mundo fue sentenciado a tres años de prisión. He…
Continue Reading Una adolescente saltó una cerca, robó un avión y lo chocó en un aeropuerto de California
(CNN) — La policía investiga por qué una adolescente saltó una cerca, robó un avión y lo chocó en el Aeropuerto Internacional Fresno Yosemite…
Continue Reading 50-year-old formally charged with murder, mutilation of Kevin Bacon
Click here for updates on this story SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MI (WJRT) — A 50-year-old was formally charged Monday with the…
Continue Reading Fire destroys a hospice home for senior and terminal dogs and cats
A hospice for elderly and disabled dogs has suffered the unthinkable — it was destroyed in a fire over the weekend. “I’m…
Continue Reading The Washington Post: Giuliani tuvo una llamada telefónica con Nicolás Maduro
(CNN) — El abogado personal del presidente Donald Trump sostuvo una llamada telefónica con el asediado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro,…
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