NY boosts medical marijuana access as legal pot market looms
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s much-anticipated legal pot shops could be a year away from opening. But the state…
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has received the backing of his Chinese counterpart…
Continue ReadingThese workers are the only ones really seeing higher wages
By Tami Luhby, CNN Business Lots of workers are getting raises, but for many, the pay hikes won’t buy them more at the grocery store or car…
Continue Reading4 reasons why this jobs report matters to your wallet
CNN By Allison Morrow, CNN Business The Labor Department’s monthly jobs report can be hard to interpret, especially as Covid has blown up…
Continue ReadingIndia launches last-minute diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics over Chinese soldier
CNN By Simone McCarthy and Rhea Mogul, CNN India on Thursday announced a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing after a commander…
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How to watch Alex Hall at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock
Alex Hall’s schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and…
Continue ReadingRotterdam may dismantle historic bridge for superyacht reportedly owned by Jeff Bezos
CNN By Anna Cooban and Charles Riley, CNN Business Rotterdam is considering a request to dismantle part of a historic bridge to allow a yacht…
Continue ReadingSurvivors: 16 migrants missing from shipwreck near Canaries
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Authorities in Spain’s Canary Islands say survivors rescued from a sinking rubber boat reported that 16 people were…
Continue ReadingTeam USA flag bearer Bowe gave up spot in event for teammate
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Brittany Bowe is having quite an Olympics before she even hits the ice. First, she reclaimed…
Continue ReadingAustria vaccine mandate to take effect, but few emulating it
By EMILY SCHULTHEIS and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — A law requiring most adults in Austria to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is…
Continue ReadingAustria signs into law strict Covid-19 vaccine mandate
By Nadine Schmidt and Tara John, CNN Austria became the first country in Europe to introduce a national Covid-19 vaccine mandate for adults on Friday…
Continue ReadingIn opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound
By ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a…
Continue ReadingIn opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound
By ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a…
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Three U.S. women’s hockey players who must step up in Brianna Decker’s absence
With Brianna Decker out for the remainder of the Olympics, the U.S. will need a few of its top players to step up and fill the…
Continue ReadingLost sports of the Winter Olympics: Skijoring, the wild blend of horses and skis
By Jack Bantock, CNN Video by Finn McSkimming This Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway…
Continue ReadingNBA reveals new Kobe Bryant Trophy awarded for All-Star Game MVP
By Ben Morse, CNN The NBA revealed on Thursday a newly designed Kobe Bryant Trophy which is awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill to counter China’s influence with manufacturing and research investment
By Clare Foran, Katie Lobosco and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House of Representatives voted Friday to make sweeping investments in American…
Continue ReadingHouse to vote on bill to invest in manufacturing and research and counter China’s influence
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Clare Foran and Katie Lobosco, CNN The House is expected to vote on Friday on a bill that would make sweeping investments in…
Continue ReadingKeeping a weather eye on Earth from 22,236 miles above the planet
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Whether it’s wildfires that sweep across the West Coast, storms rolling in from the Pacific Ocean, or dense fog that…
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Best of Day 0: Chen, Hubbell, Donohue among top performers
Look back on all the best moments from Day 0 of the Winter Olympics, from Nathan Chen’s short program, to Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue’s rhythm…
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