Death toll rises over 100 in Maui fires as searches through destroyed town continue
(CNN) — The death toll in the Maui wildfire keeps mounting as search teams and their cadaver dogs continue the grim work of sifting through the…
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Biden asks Congress for $24 billion in more Ukraine assistance
(CNN) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as…
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The history of how roads are built, and what future construction may look like
The General compiled research to show how roads have been integral to connecting people and cultures and how construction has changed over…
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Deadly wildfires burning across Maui prompt evacuations
(CNN) — The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could…
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27 senators are up for reelection—which, if any, are 'progressive' relative to the political lean of their states?
Stacker used Progressive Punch data to see how progressive the senators running for reelection are relative to the political leanings of their…
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Inside Florida's 'underground lab' for far-right education policies
A Hechinger Report analysis finds in Sarasota County, as school board members battle over book bans, character education, attacks on LGBTQ+…
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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion
(ABC NEWS) — Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after he was convicted of felony…
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Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, raises $280 million from Peter Thiel’s VC fund
New York (CNN) — Elon Musk’s biotechnology startup Neuralink raised $280 million in a fundraising round, the…
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$190B later, reason to worry relief funds won't curb COVID's academic crisis
The 74’s look at 15 school systems shows some promising investments, but also a slew of questionable expenditures and a breakdown of…
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Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion shooting pushed to Tuesday
(ABC NEWS) — Rapper Tory Lanez appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday, where he was set be sentenced for shooting and injuring hip-hop star…
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Tuesday night’s $1.55 billion Mega Millions drawing could bring largest jackpot in the lottery’s history
(CNN) — The Mega Millions drawing Tuesday night offers a top prize of an estimated $1.55 billion – which would be the largest jackpot the…
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Teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter is arrested, accused of threatening to ‘do the same thing’ to a school
Originally Published: 08 AUG 23 03:11 ET By Ed Lavandera and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — The teenage cousin of the gunman responsible for the 2022…
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Pros and cons of electric vehicles
Edmunds looked at all the pros and cons of switching to an electric…
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Trump argues against more restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election interference case
Originally Published: 07 AUG 23 17:13 ET Updated: 07 AUG 23 18:48 ET By Tierney Sneed (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has…
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FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam it has ever investigated
(CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions…
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Customs officers seize illegal rooster blades used in cockfighting rings
(CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 100 illegal rooster blades used for cockfighting at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in…
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US knocked out of Women’s World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Sweden
(CNN) — The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats. After a tense match, the sort which causes…
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Is tonight the night? Mega Millions jackpot reaches estimated $1.35 billion after months without a winner
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 08:52 ET Updated: 04 AUG 23 15:08 ET By Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot is estimated…
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What to do if your Wells Fargo deposit is missing
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 16:56 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Wells Fargo is once again cleaning up trouble with its…
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US weighs whether to designate US Army soldier in North Korea a POW
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 17:11 ET By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is debating whether to…
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Mother reportedly dies from drinking too much water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Authorities say a woman in Indiana died after drinking too much water, too fast. A Good Morning America report said…
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New Mexico back-to-school tax-free weekend from August 4-6
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s annual back-to-school tax holiday is set to start on Aug. 4. Many back-to-school items will be eligible…
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre
Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 02:33 ET Updated: 02 AUG 23 14:58 ET By Sabrina Souza, Nicki Brown and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Robert Bowers,…
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No gunman located after Capitol told to shelter in place over possible shooting: Police
The Capitol Police Department is urging everyone inside the Senate buildings at the Capitol to shelter in place following a report of a “possible…
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NASA Plus Streaming Service Is Coming Soon
(KVIA) — NASA is getting ready to take the streaming wars to the moon. The space agency released this new trailer for its first on-demand streaming…
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Lizzo sued by three former dancers alleging harassment and hostile work environment
(CNN) — Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who claim they were subjected to a hostile work environment and harassment while…
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Toyota unveils the retro-styled return of the Land Cruiser
Originally Published: 01 AUG 23 21:21 ET Updated: 01 AUG 23 21:54 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN New York (CNN) — Just three years after being…
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Who are the Trump co-conspirators in the 2020 election interference indictment?
(CNN) — The historic indictment against Donald Trump in the special counsel’s probe into January 6, 2021, and efforts to overturn the…
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How 'Barbershop Talks' help one school offer counseling and mentoring
At Indianapolis’ George Washington High School, educators have partnered with activists and barbers to create new spaces for open talk and…
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A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s drawing
Originally Published: 01 AUG 23 01:37 ET By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot…
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