By Matt Rivers, Etant Dupain and Natalie Gallón, CNN In early September, a dozen heavily armed members of an elite team of Haitian law enforcement sat quietly in several undercover vehicles in the capital of Port-au-Prince, the stillness of the night pierced only by the occasional motorcycle passing by. The veteran officers had all gone
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday and included films in a wide range of genres. “The Power of the Dog” led among nominated films with 12 nods. The drama’s director, Jane Campion, made history by becoming the first woman to be nominated more than once for
Continue ReadingBy Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Scientists and medical experts from around the world have agreed on a research definition for “long COVID” in children, according to a U.K.-based study, the first such consensus for young people. The peer-reviewed paper, published in BMJ’s Archives of Disease in
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A new day of high-stakes diplomacy beckons as European leaders try to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. In the background, Russia and NATO allies put on a show of resolve with fresh troop announcements and movements. French President Emmanuel Macron briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A new day of high-stakes diplomacy beckons as European leaders try to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. In the background, Russia and NATO allies put on a show of resolve with fresh troop announcements and movements. French President Emmanuel Macron briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is a bestseller by a Harvard-trained sociologist sometimes referred to as Winfrey’s life coach. It’s also her first selection since 2019 that was not announced in partnership with Apple. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Martha Beck’s “The
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions. The government said Tuesday that mask-wearing will not be necessary outside beginning Thursday. The rule change includes children at school during their breaks outside. However, masks remain mandatory in indoor public spaces, including
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions. The government said Tuesday that mask-wearing will not be necessary outside beginning Thursday. The rule change includes children at school during their breaks outside. However, masks remain mandatory in indoor public spaces, including
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Otis Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Massive methane emissions from the oil and gas industry can be detected from space and are costing countries billions of dollars, according to a new study. “Methane emissions from oil-and-gas production and transmission represent a considerable contribution to climate change,” the
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say they have arrested four people on the Greek island of Lesbos after violence broke out during a protest against plans to build a new migrant camp there. Police said Tuesday they have also identified another six people believed to have participated in the violence. Following a peaceful march
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Dutch speed skater Thomas Krol set the Olympic record in the men’s 1500m race during the 10th pairing. Kjeld Nuis, also of the Netherlands, then bested Krol’s mark on the next turn and won the Olympic gold medal.
Continue ReadingBy CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKUL Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has moved one step closer toward being the first Asian nation to decriminalize marijuana. The country’s health minister on Tuesday signed a measure that will officially drop cannabis from a list of controlled drugs. However, extracted content will remain illegal if it contains more than 0.2%
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Pfizer’s sales in the fourth quarter more than doubled, thanks to strong demand for its Covid-19 vaccine. But that wasn’t good enough to satisfy investors. The drugmaker said it posted revenue of $23.8 billion, missing Wall Street’s expectations of $24.1 billion. More than half of Pfizer’s total sales,
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Get ready for the highly-anticipated women’s slalom event, highlighted by Mikaela Shiffrin, with broadcast and streaming info for NBC’s coverage.
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on British conductor Simon Rattle, the former head of the Berlin Philharmonic who is set to take a new job in Munich next year. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said as he presented Rattle with the Order of Merit on Tuesday that the 67-year-old “became ‘our’
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Jessie Diggins secured the first ever women’s individual cross-country sprint medal for the United States at the 2022 Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo is still the fastest man on the sprint course. The Norwegian cross-country skier defended his Olympic sprint title at the Beijing Games. He led the final for the entire race and punched the air when he crossed the finish line. Frederico Pellegrino of
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers The co-founder of Peloton is stepping down as chief executive after an extended streak of tumult at the company. The company will also cut almost 3,000 jobs. John Foley first pitched the idea of an interactive exercise bike in 2011, hoping to disrupt the industry. He
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says all pornography websites will be legally required to verify that users are 18 or older as part of new online safety rules. Under the government’s draft online safety bill, porn sites will be required to protect children from accessing them. Companies could use secure age verification technology to confirm
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says all pornography websites will be legally required to verify that users are 18 or older as part of new online safety rules. Under the government’s draft online safety bill, porn sites will be required to protect children from accessing them. Companies could use secure age verification technology to confirm
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