Germany’s Vinzenz Geiger rallies to win normal hill gold
Vinzenz Geiger made a comeback after a difficult jump phase and crossed the line with a final time of 25:07.7 to win his first Olympic gold.
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New Dutch exhibition examines Indonesia’s independence
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — A new exhibition opening this week at the Dutch national museum examines the violent birth of Indonesia after three centuries of colonial rule. The Rijks Museum show, “Revolusi! Indonesia Independent,” portrays the Southeast Asian nation’s struggle for independence in the aftermath of World War II through the
Continue ReadingCanada’s Covid-19 trucker protests go global
By Tara John and Isabelle Jani Friend, CNN A trucker protest that has clogged the streets of the Canadian capital for weeks has spread to cities across the world, and impeded access to the busiest land crossing between the United States and Canada as drivers and their supporters demonstrate against vaccine mandates and pandemic control
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CNN, CTV NETWORK, CBC NEWS By Tara John and Isabelle Jani Friend, CNN A trucker protest that has clogged the streets of the Canadian capital for weeks has spread to cities across the world, and impeded access to the busiest land crossing between the United States and Canada as drivers and their supporters demonstrate against
Continue ReadingShould parents be worried if their child’s school no longer requires masks? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Oregon’s health department and the governors of Connecticut, Delaware and New Jersey have announced when their states will end the school mask mandate. Leaders in other states, cities and counties are also considering when to end required masking as well. The White House is also reported to be discussing an off-ramp
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Trump desencadena otra guerra civil del Partido Republicano, poniendo en riesgo la estrategia del partido a mitad de mandato
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Mitch McConnell no dice nada por accidente. Cada movimiento del líder de la minoría del Senado está al servicio de su largo juego dedicado a asegurar el poder. Así que la denuncia del senador de Kentucky sobre la visión del Comité Nacional Republicano (RNC, por sus siglas en inglés) de
Continue ReadingWhat is the Minsk agreement and is it a way out of Ukraine crisis?
CNN By Tim Lister, CNN As world leaders scramble to find a diplomatic solution over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions, talk has turned to the 2015 Minsk Agreement as a possible way out of the crisis. The agreement, the second of its kind (and the one that matters), was hammered out in the Belarusian capital in
Continue ReadingFact check: Debunking false claims about the Canadian convoy protests
By Daniel Dale, CNN Canadian protests against vaccine mandates, Covid-19 restrictions and the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have captured attention in the US and abroad — and prompted a flurry of misinformation, including a false claim that was promoted by prominent podcaster Joe Rogan and on Fox. We’ll debunk some of that
Continue ReadingEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona says ‘kids can’t suffer anymore’ after tumultuous year
By Katie Lobosco, CNN “It turned out to be a horrible day,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said, recalling his first day of kindergarten as a 5-year-old still learning English. His mom had to pick up her overwhelmed son early that day, but Cardona eventually found Connecticut’s public school system to be a place of ample
Continue ReadingBiden turns his focus to governors ahead of midterm elections
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday is turning his focus to making new commitments to elect more Democratic governors, a Biden adviser told CNN, following on his pledge to be deeply involved in this year’s midterm elections. Democrats are defending 16 governors’ seats and Republicans are defending 20. Not all of these
Continue ReadingSenators call for gas tax suspension to blunt rising prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the remainder of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. The bill announced Wednesday faces an uphill fight to become law. But the legislation from Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire could
Continue ReadingSenators call for gas tax suspension to blunt rising prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the remainder of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. The bill announced Wednesday faces an uphill fight to become law. But the legislation from Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire could
Continue Reading4 ways to tame financial stress and save for retirement
By ELIZABETH AYOOLA of NerdWallet Worrying about overall financial issues can make people less likely to plan for retirement, according to a 2021 report. If you don’t have enough saved for your golden years, it could mean retiring later than you planned or running out of money during retirement. To avoid this outcome, find ways
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By ELIZABETH AYOOLA of NerdWallet Worrying about overall financial issues can make people less likely to plan for retirement, according to a 2021 report. If you don’t have enough saved for your golden years, it could mean retiring later than you planned or running out of money during retirement. To avoid this outcome, find ways
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 vaccines, prescriptions fuel strong quarter at CVS
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer COVID-19 vaccines and the return of customers to stores helped push CVS Health well past fourth-quarter earnings expectations. But the pandemic’s unpredictability is making the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefit manager cautious heading into 2022. It did not raise a 2022 forecast it laid out in December, and its
Continue ReadingWashington Commanders safety booked on manslaughter charge
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Everett turned himself in at a Virginia jail Tuesday after an investigation found he was speeding when his car slammed into trees and rolled over. The 29-year-old NFL player was seriously injured and his passenger, 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters of
Continue ReadingWashington Commanders safety booked on manslaughter charge
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Everett turned himself in at a Virginia jail Tuesday after an investigation found he was speeding when his car slammed into trees and rolled over. The 29-year-old NFL player was seriously injured and his passenger, 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters of
Continue ReadingVinzenz Geiger rallies, wins Olympic gold in Nordic combined
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Vinzenz Geiger of Germany won Olympic gold in Nordic combined after rallying from a 1-minute, 26-second deficit to cross the finish line first in a 10K cross-country race. He ranked 11th in ski jumping. Joergen Graabak of Norway finished eight-tenths of a second behind to
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 9: Capitol riot, Covid-19, USPS, TikTok, North Korea
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Are you up for a challenge? Fall in love with taking care of your body! Replacing a “typical Western diet” focused on red meat and processed foods with an “optimized diet” can add up to 13 years to your life, according to a new study. Here’s what you need to
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 9: Capitol riot, Covid-19, USPS, TikTok, North Korea
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Are you up for a challenge? Fall in love with taking care of your body! Replacing a “typical Western diet” focused on red meat and processed foods with an “optimized diet” can add up to 13 years to your life, according to a new study. Here’s what you need to
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