By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A poll finds that a majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 56% of those surveyed favor requiring
Continue ReadingBy DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A poll finds that a majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 56% of those surveyed favor requiring
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Audio stolen from the Spanish soccer federation reveal that Gerard Piqué asked for help from the president of the Spanish soccer federation to play at the Tokyo Olympics. The details were published by the El Confidencial newspaper after other audio had revealed that the Barcelona defender
Continue ReadingNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is further winding down the compulsory use of COVID-19 vaccination certificates and face masks as the country’s virus numbers continue to improve. Health Minister Michael Hadjipantela announced Wednesday that vaccination and recovery certificates will no longer be required to enter most places as of May 15. But certificates will still
Continue ReadingNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is further winding down the compulsory use of COVID-19 vaccination certificates and face masks as the country’s virus numbers continue to improve. Health Minister Michael Hadjipantela announced Wednesday that vaccination and recovery certificates will no longer be required to enter most places as of May 15. But certificates will still
Continue ReadingHONG KONG (AP) — YouTube has taken down the campaign channel of Hong Kong’s sole candidate to become its next leader, John Lee, citing compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed against the former No. 2 official. Lee had set up a Facebook page and a YouTube channel to promote his campaign, even though he is running
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN Although a federal judge struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for public transportation Monday, some experts say you don’t want to throw out your mask just yet. No matter the form of public transportation — planes, trains, trams, subways, buses or even rideshares — good ventilation can help reduce the
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin Washington (CNN) — Estados Unidos tiene pocas formas de rastrear el importante suministro de armamento antitanque, antiaéreo y de otro tipo que ha enviado a través de la frontera con Ucrania, según fuentes de CNN, un punto ciego que se debe en gran parte a la falta de botas estadounidenses sobre el
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN British Cycling says it has contacted five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins to offer him support following an interview in which he said that he was sexually groomed by a coach when he was a teenager. “We are deeply concerned by the matter raised by Sir
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS and THANASSIS STAVRAKIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday with most coronavirus restrictions now lifted. A central feature of the celebrations is the Easter candle given as gifts to children and popular designs are pandemic-themed. At a busy store in Athens owner Giorgos
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS and THANASSIS STAVRAKIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday with most coronavirus restrictions now lifted. A central feature of the celebrations is the Easter candle given as gifts to children and popular designs are pandemic-themed. At a busy store in Athens owner Giorgos
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Hay algo en el aire hoy. Quizás lo hayas notado. El 20 de abril, o 4/20, es conocido como el ‘día de la hierba’ o el día internacional de la marihuana. Sí, parece arbitrario. ¿Cómo llegó el número 420 a representar el fumar marihuana? Primero, desmintamos algunos mitos. 1. La leyenda del
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — One month after a China Eastern passenger jet crashed mid-flight, killing all 132 people on board, investigators say they have not determined a cause. A report issued Wednesday by the Civil Aviation Administration of China said no abnormalities had been found in the plane, its crew or external elements such as bad
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, Jake Kwon and Lizzy Yee, CNN Business Hong Kong’s Covid-19 curbs are continuing to severely limit travel into the city, with only one flight from outside the Asia Pacific region landing on Tuesday and Wednesday. The government recently allowed flights from nine countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States,
Continue ReadingHONG KONG (AP) — YouTube has taken down the campaign channel of Hong Kong’s sole candidate to become its next leader, John Lee, citing compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed against the former No. 2 official. Lee had set up a Facebook page and a YouTube channel to promote his campaign, even though he is running
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Business April is typically a pretty eventful month for the cannabis industry, with 4/20 celebrations bringing abundant attention — and sales. But things have been heating up much earlier this year. In the first four days of April, the US House of Representatives (once again and narrowly) passed a bill to
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Business The price of goods leaving German factories has passed an eye-watering milestone. German annual producer price inflation topped 30% in March, the country’s Federal Statistics Office said on Wednesday. That’s its highest level since the agency began collecting data 73 years ago. The biggest culprit? Energy prices, which rose nearly
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After taking a break amid sexual assault allegations, fashion designer Alexander Wang’s comeback to the runway was greeted with adoration during his highly anticipated show in Los Angeles. Some shouted “This is amazing” and “I love it” while others cheered on Wang’s 50-look collection
Continue ReadingBy SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet The subscription pricing model is trending in the travel industry. Though it might be a familiar payment option for your favorite streaming platform or at-home meal kit, it’s taking new shapes in tourism. Alaska Airlines recently launched a subscription service for West Coast flyers, offering 1-cent flights (on top of
Continue ReadingBy SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet The subscription pricing model is trending in the travel industry. Though it might be a familiar payment option for your favorite streaming platform or at-home meal kit, it’s taking new shapes in tourism. Alaska Airlines recently launched a subscription service for West Coast flyers, offering 1-cent flights (on top of
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