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Afghanistan is now one of very few countries with no women in top government ranks
By Kara Fox, CNN The Taliban announced the formation of an interim government for Afghanistan this week, with a hardline group of veteran militants at the helm. Notably absent from Tuesday’s announcement were women — and the post for the Ministry of Women appears to have been scrapped all together under the new regime. Despite
Continue ReadingAfghanistan is now one of very few countries with no women in top government ranks
CNN By Kara Fox, CNN The Taliban announced the formation of an interim government for Afghanistan this week, with a hardline group of veteran militants at the helm. Notably absent from Tuesday’s announcement were women — and the post for the Ministry of Women appears to have been scrapped all together under the new regime.
Continue ReadingPhil Collins suffering from health problems, can ‘barely hold’ drum sticks
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Phil Collins says he is no longer able to play the drums due to health issues. The musician, who is 70, appeared on BBC Breakfast with his Genesis band members to promote the group’s reunion tour, and Collins said his son, Nic Collins, will be drumming with the band going forward.
Continue ReadingPhil Collins suffering from health problems, can ‘barely hold’ drum sticks
CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN Phil Collins says he is no longer able to play the drums due to health issues. The musician, who is 70, appeared on BBC Breakfast with his Genesis band members to promote the group’s reunion tour, and Collins said his son, Nic Collins, will be drumming with the band going
Continue ReadingNo surprise: NFL quarterbacks making the most money by far
By The Associated Press On and off the field, NFL quarterbacks _ no surprise here _ are making the most money. Even in a year when the salary cap has decreased, the big name passers are getting richer. According to Forbes, the 10 biggest earners will collect about $418 million in salary, endorsements and other
Continue ReadingMust-watch videos of the week
By Amy Wray, CNN A pilot sets a Guinness World Record, a missing toddler is found safe, and a delivery driver saves the day. These are the must-watch videos of the week. 3,2,1 – lift off! Remarkably, it was stunt pilot Dario Costa’s first time flying in a tunnel when he earned the Guinness World
Continue ReadingMust-watch videos of the week
CNN By Amy Wray, CNN A pilot sets a Guinness World Record, a missing toddler is found safe, and a delivery driver saves the day. These are the must-watch videos of the week. 3,2,1 – lift off! Remarkably, it was stunt pilot Dario Costa’s first time flying in a tunnel when he earned the Guinness
Continue ReadingMust-watch videos of the week
CNN By Amy Wray, CNN A pilot sets a Guinness World Record, a missing toddler is found safe, and a delivery driver saves the day. These are the must-watch videos of the week. 3,2,1 – lift off! Remarkably, it was stunt pilot Dario Costa’s first time flying in a tunnel when he earned the Guinness
Continue ReadingMendy’s trial on rape, sexual assault charges set for Jan 24
CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will go on trial in January accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third alleged victim. Mendy spoke only to confirm his name during a 45-minute hearing at a court in Chester in northwest England on Friday. A date of Jan. 24 was set
Continue ReadingPrevención del suicidio: cómo ayudar y qué herramientas existen
Mariana Toro (CNN) — Más de 700.000 personas mueren por suicidio cada año, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. En otras palabras: cada 40 segundos, alguien en el mundo se quita la vida. Esa es una estadística aleccionadora para reflexionar hoy, en el Día Mundial de Prevención del Suicidio de 2021. La conciencia de
Continue ReadingNigeria threatened by school abductions, says UN official
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A United Nations official has “strongly condemned” frequent school abductions in Nigeria, which threaten the future of the West African nation. U.N. resident coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon says attacks on Nigerian schools are “gradually spreading to areas not known to insurgencies” in the country. More
Continue ReadingCONMEBOL, Klopp and Nagelsmann decry biennial World Cup push
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — South American football’s governing body has joined Europe in opposing FIFA’s push for World Cups every two years. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp believes FIFA is seeking biennial World Cups because “it’s all about money.” Klopp is a respected figure in FIFA. Just three weeks ago
Continue ReadingCONMEBOL, Klopp and Nagelsmann decry biennial World Cup push
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — South American football’s governing body has joined Europe in opposing FIFA’s push for World Cups every two years. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp believes FIFA is seeking biennial World Cups because “it’s all about money.” Klopp is a respected figure in FIFA. Just three weeks ago
Continue ReadingEasy, kid-friendly ways to make tomato sauce
By Casey Barber, CNN You can’t beat the convenience of tomato sauce from a jar, but what about when you’re craving something a little more homemade? You don’t need to keep an Italian nonna on speed-dial, just a helpful kid and a pint of cherry tomatoes or a can of tomatoes to start. Making tomato
Continue ReadingBlackstone drops $3 billion bid for Chinese property developer
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Private equity firm Blackstone Group is abandoning its $3 billion bid for a controlling stake in Soho China, one of the country’s largest real estate developers. In a regulatory filing Friday, Blackstone said it decided to drop the deal “in light of the lack of sufficient progress” being made among
Continue ReadingSpanish TV apologies for racist comment about Madrid player
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s state television has condemned and apologized for a racist comment made by a guest sports commentator during the presentation of Real Madrid player Eduardo Camavinga. Analyst Lorena González was heard off-camera saying “this guy is blacker than his suit” during Camavinga’s presentation this week. Spanish broadcaster RTVE says that González’s comments
Continue ReadingUS investigating airlines over slow refunds during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department is detailing efforts it’s making to help airline customers who didn’t get refunds after their flights were canceled during the early days of the pandemic last year. The department says in a new report that it investigated 20 airlines over failures to issue prompt refunds to customers, and 18
Continue ReadingUS investigating airlines over slow refunds during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department is detailing efforts it’s making to help airline customers who didn’t get refunds after their flights were canceled during the early days of the pandemic last year. The department says in a new report that it investigated 20 airlines over failures to issue prompt refunds to customers, and 18
Continue ReadingGirl, 4, killed after car jumps curb, hits child playing on playground
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HARVEY, Illinois (WLS) — A 4-year-old girl is dead after she was struck by a car while playing in a playground outside a Harvey elementary school Wednesday. The young girl was fatally struck when a car jumped the curb just after 3 p.m. in the
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