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First contactless aid flights arrive in disaster-hit Tonga as islands aim to keep Covid-19 out

January 20, 2022 12:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Rhea Mogul, Jake Kwon, Sophie Jeong and Alex Stambaugh, CNN The first contactless aid flights arrived in disaster-hit Tonga on Thursday, as the…

Scientists made an incredible discovery in the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’ off Tahiti

January 19, 2022 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Deep in the ocean off the coast of Tahiti, scientists made an incredible discovery in November: acres of giant, pristine,…

Stunning find discovered hiding in the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’

January 19, 2022 9:01 PM CNN

The 3 km-long “twilight zone” reef is one of the biggest on record, according to…

North Korea says it will reconsider its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests

January 19, 2022 8:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo and Helen Regan, CNN North Korea said it will bolster its defense against the United States and evaluate “restarting…

Three children killed as temperatures plummet in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan

January 19, 2022 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Eyad Kurdi, Gul Tuysuz and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Three Syrian children have died, with hundreds of thousands of people “at…

A Canadian restaurant had to close its dining room because it accepted dog photos in lieu of proof of vaccination, negative Covid tests

January 19, 2022 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A restaurant in Alberta was forced to briefly close its dining room after the health department found patrons were showing…

Woman narrowly survives push from platform in front of approaching train

January 19, 2022 1:28 PM CNN

A man who pushed a woman in front of an approaching train at a Brussels metro station has been detained on suspicion of attempted manslaughter,…

Woman narrowly survives push from platform in front of approaching train

January 19, 2022 1:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Mick Krever and Hannah Ryan, CNN A man who pushed a woman in front of an approaching train at a Brussels metro station on Friday January 14 has…

Bacteria help pandas get the most out of being picky eaters, study says

January 19, 2022 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Pandas are famously picky eaters. They only consume bamboo — a poor quality diet low in fat. But the creatures appear to…

A new species of tarantula discovered by Thai YouTube star

January 19, 2022 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN A previously unknown type of tarantula has been discovered in Thailand, and it lives exclusively in the hollowed stems of bamboo…

Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood

January 19, 2022 10:39 AM CNN

Israeli rapper Uriya Rosenman and Palestinian rapper Sameh Zakout use rhythm and rhyme to heal a divide and show that their stories are not all that…

Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood

January 19, 2022 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrew Carey, Abeer Salman and Kareem Khadder, CNN A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East…

Space Accidents Fast Facts

January 19, 2022 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at space accidents that have affected astronauts or other staff related to spaceflight. Accidents that…

History of anti-drunk driving advocacy

January 19, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

The Patel Firm compiled data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to identify how rates of drunk driving have declined since the…

What to know about workers’ compensation in your state

January 19, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

All states offer workers’ compensation insurance, but the particulars of each program vary. Simply Business looks at the requirements, regulations,…

History of the Federal Work-Study program

January 19, 2022 2:19 AM Stacker

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program has played a significant role in increasing access to higher education since it was formed in 1964. To explore…

Tonga faces ‘unprecedented disaster’ as New Zealand warns of further eruptions and tsunami risk

January 19, 2022 12:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Rhea Mogul, Teele Rebane and Eric Cheung, CNN A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami near Tonga caused “an unprecedented disaster,”…

Hong Kong plans to cull 2,000 hamsters over Covid fears. Pet owners are outraged

January 18, 2022 9:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong will euthanize about 2,000 hamsters and other small animals after a pet store worker and several rodents tested…

King Tut’s tomb had a scepter. This ancient burial had something entirely different

January 18, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN This may be the world’s oldest surviving evidence of supersize thirst quenchers. Mysterious scepters found in an…

Ukraine warns Russia has ‘almost completed’ build-up of forces near border

January 18, 2022 4:40 PM CNN

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour speaks with former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about how he’d deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin as…

Ukraine warns Russia has ‘almost completed’ build-up of forces near border

January 18, 2022 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Matthew Chance, Kylie Atwood, Emmet Lyons and Ami Kaufman, CNN Ukraine has warned that Russia has “almost completed” its build-up of…

A huge, kilometer-wide asteroid will pass by Earth today

January 18, 2022 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN An asteroid estimated to be around a kilometer (3,451 feet) wide will fly by Earth on Tuesday. It will pass within 1.2 million…

The European Parliament’s new President immediately faced questions on her views on abortion

January 18, 2022 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta, James Frater, Sharon Braithwaite and Amy Cassidy, CNN Maltese center-right politician Roberta Metsola has been elected as the new…

Tonga faces ‘unprecedented disaster’ as New Zealand warns of further eruptions and tsunami risk

January 18, 2022 4:17 AM CNN

CNN By Rhea Mogul, Teele Rebane and Eric Cheung, CNN A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami near Tonga caused “an unprecedented…

Netanyahu negotiating possible corruption case plea deal to safeguard political career, sources say

January 18, 2022 2:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, Andrew Carey and Amir Tal, CNN For years, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called his ongoing corruption trial a…

First images of Tonga volcano damage show entire communities covered in thick ash

January 18, 2022 12:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Rhea Mogul, Eric Cheung, Akanksha Sharma and Teele Rebane CNN A thick layer of ash covering entire island communities can be seen in the first…

Ancient life may be just one possible explanation for Mars rover’s latest discovery

January 17, 2022 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN In the search for life beyond Earth, NASA’s Curiosity rover has been on a nearly decade-long mission to determine if…

Sudanese forces kill at least seven during anti-coup protests, medics say

January 17, 2022 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Kareem Khadder, Hamdi Alkhshali and Tara John, CNN At least seven protesters were shot dead by Sudanese security forces on Monday during anti-coup…

Nicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts

January 17, 2022 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth…

Carlos Slim Fast Facts

January 17, 2022 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Mexico’s richest man, businessman and investor Carlos Slim. Personal Birth date:…