DETROIT (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says in a regulatory filing that he donated about 5 million shares of company stock worth roughly $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November. The shares were donated from Nov. 19 to Nov. 29. In late October, Musk, the world’s richest man, tweeted that he would sell
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says in a regulatory filing that he donated about 5 million shares of company stock worth roughly $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November. The shares were donated from Nov. 19 to Nov. 29. In late October, Musk, the world’s richest man, tweeted that he would sell
Continue ReadingBIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan university is defending its decision to suspend a professor over a profanity-filled video. Ferris State University says the unusual welcome message made for Barry Mehler’s history students isn’t protected by the First Amendment. Attorneys for Ferris State say some students quit Barry Mehler’s classes because of his remarks.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un cohete que se espera que choque con la Luna el 4 de marzo fue identificado erróneamente como una etapa del cohete SpaceX Falcon y, en cambio, es probable que provenga de una misión lunar china pasada, según la NASA. El objeto que ahora está a punto de chocar con la
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES and TED SHAFFREY Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Trucks in Canada that have been clogging crossings at the U.S. border for more than two weeks have abandoned all but one of their blockades. Canadian authorities say they’re confident that protesters at the crossing in Manitoba will be gone by Wednesday. A
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business The looming shutdown of 3G networks won’t just impact older phones. With AT&T’s 3G network shutting down next week, and other carriers following suit later this year, a range of products require updates to continue working, including some home alarm systems, medical devices such as fall detectors, and in-car
Continue ReadingBy Aliza Kassim Khalidi, Karol Suarez and Fernando Del Rincón, CNN The former President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, opted on Tuesday to surrender to US authorities a day after they issued an extradition warrant for him. Hernández, who left office last month after eight years as president, posted a voice recording on his Twitter
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Metz, CNN Business Mark Zuckerberg stares at a cartoon version of himself in a virtual world and tries to pick an outfit for his avatar to wear. Zuckerberg flicks his hand to change the avatar’s apparel, switching from a black shirt, slacks and white sneakers to a skeleton costume to an astronaut suit.
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten and Kelly Mena, CNN A version of this story appeared in the CITIZEN BY CNN newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The ugly, violent and relentless threats against election officials and poll workers since the 2020 election remains one of the toughest stories we’ve had to
Continue ReadingBy ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Kathleen Rice says she will not seek reelection this fall. The New Yorker’s decision makes her the 30th Democrat to announce they’re leaving the House before November elections when Republicans are making a strong push to win the majority. So far 13 GOP House members have
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Lee Enterprises’ effort to repel a hostile takeover got a boost this week when a judge ruled the newspaper publisher could ignore two director nominations from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund. But Alden said it will press the fight by urging shareholders to vote
Continue ReadingBy Alex Rogers, CNN New York Rep. Kathleen Rice announced on Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, the latest in a string of Democratic members of Congress who have decided to retire or seek another office in a challenging political environment. Rice noted her background as a Nassau County prosecutor and district attorney
Continue ReadingBy DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has made an unusual court appearance to defend his vice president, who was his boss during her own presidential term. He said Tuesday that allegations of corruption against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner are “a sort of fantasy.” The former leader is
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition at the British Museum in London aims to shed new light on the ancient Stonehenge monument and on the people who built it. Curator Neil Wilkin says many people feel like they know Stonehenge, one of Britain’s most visited monuments, but less is known
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A prominent Mexican scientist who led a double life with two families on separate continents has pleaded guilty to a charge of being co-opted by Russian agents into surveilling a U.S. government informant residing in Miami. Hector Cabrera Fuentes was arrested in 2020 at Miami International Airport
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Joe Johnson answered USA Basketball’s call again. A year removed from his last playing experience with the national team, the 40-year-old Johnson is on a 12-player roster for a pair of Basketball World Cup qualifying games later this month. Jim Boylen will again coach the U.S. in these qualifiers. Boylen
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From Corinne Suter to Su Yiming, athletes pulled out all the stops on Day 11. For more moments like these, watch Winter Gold daily at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock.
Continue ReadingCNN, HLN By Chuck Johnston and Steve Almasy, CNN A Catholic priest has resigned after a church investigation found he performed invalid baptisms throughout most of his more than 20-year career, according to Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix. Father Andres Arango, who performed thousands of baptisms, would say, “We baptize you in
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN You’ve probably heard all the hype about the metaverse, but is it really the next big thing? Developers think so — and they’re working to make the virtual realm even more realistic so you can feel fully immersed in their VR offerings. Here’s what you need to know to Get
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Canada was expected to beat China in the men’s Olympic hockey playoff qualifier, and they followed through to advance to the quarterfinals.
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