By Issy Ronald, CNN Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula, 53, is “progressing well” and “rehabilitating” following a health issue, a statement from the Pegula family said on Tuesday. The Pegula family announced on June 14 that she was “receiving medical care as a result of some unexpected health issues.” Pegula has been the co-owner of
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Starting next season, the Italian league title will be decided by a playoff if the top two teams finish with the same number of points. The Italian soccer federation announced the rule change after getting approval from the Serie A clubs. Previously, the head-to-head record had been used as the first tiebreaker
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A multinational task force designed to seize Russian oligarchs’ wealth has blocked and frozen $30 billion in sanctioned individuals’ property and funds in its first 100 days in operation, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday. That’s on top of the yachts, other vessels and luxury real estate that
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A multinational task force designed to seize Russian oligarchs’ wealth has blocked and frozen $30 billion in sanctioned individuals’ property and funds in its first 100 days in operation, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday. That’s on top of the yachts, other vessels and luxury real estate that
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Business Shanghai Disneyland will reopen Thursday after a three-month hiatus, as China eases more Covid-related restrictions. Shanghai Disney Resort said Tuesday the park would resume operations “with limited daily capacity and enhanced health and safety protocols” in line with Chinese government regulations. “During the initial reopening phase, the majority of Shanghai
Continue ReadingCNN By Laura He, CNN Business China’s huge manufacturing and service industries just saw their first month of growth since February, according to surveys published Thursday, as Covid restrictions were eased in many cities. But the shadow of further lockdowns still looms over the world’s second biggest economy as Beijing sends mixed messages about the
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch prime minister has condemned a violent protest by farmers outside the home of the country’s agriculture minister. A small group of farmers clashed Tuesday night with police stationed outside the minister’s home and spread manure on a nearby street. At another protest, farmers
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch prime minister has condemned a violent protest by farmers outside the home of the country’s agriculture minister. A small group of farmers clashed Tuesday night with police stationed outside the minister’s home and spread manure on a nearby street. At another protest, farmers
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish prosecutors have appealed a sentence given to an Italian surgeon who was prosecuted for causing bodily harm during experimental stem-cell windpipe transplants. Three of his patients died. Dr. Paolo Macchiarini made headlines in 2011 for carrying out the world’s first stem-cell windpipe transplants at Sweden’s leading hospital. However, he later
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Austria declared a civil emergency Wednesday after some villages in the southern state of Carinthia were cut off by mudslides and flooding following heavy rainfall. One person was killed and another was reported missing. Residents of the villages of Treffen and Arriach were told to seek safety in the upper
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian militant in the occupied West Bank during clashes that broke out during an arrest raid, Palestinian officials said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Wednesday that Mohammad Marei, 25, was wounded by Israeli gunfire near Jenin during an arrest raid by the Israeli military and
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. is enhancing its military presence in Europe for the long haul to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden outlined the plan during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the alliance’s annual leaders’ summit
Continue ReadingBy Karla Cripps, CNN For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights. Air New Zealand has announced its “Skynest” concept, which features six full-length sleeping pods, will be among the offerings included on its new Boeing 787
Continue Readingolivertapia Madrid (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, y otros lÃderes de la OTAN se reúnen este miércoles en Madrid, donde planean anunciar un fortalecimiento significativo de las fuerzas a lo largo del flanco este de la alianza, mientras la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania no muestra signos de desaceleración. Los lÃderes
Continue ReadingBy ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — More than 10 journalists are barred from covering events this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. Authorities are citing “security reasons” for denying their access. The Hong Kong Journalists Association said the journalists represent at least seven media outlets, including international
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was “disrespecting” him during his opening round win at Wimbledon. The Australian star beat home favorite Paul Jubb 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 in an entertaining match, but felt one supporter overstepped the mark in his heckling.
Continue ReadingMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa says her Rappler news website is operating as usual and will let Philippine courts decide on an order to close the outlet. The case is seen as part of an assault on press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte, who leaves office Thursday and will be
Continue ReadingMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa says her Rappler news website is operating as usual and will let Philippine courts decide on an order to close the outlet. The case is seen as part of an assault on press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte, who leaves office Thursday and will be
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Horas después de la aparente muerte accidental de un niño pequeño que habÃa sido dejado en un automóvil, el padre del niño se quitó la vida, dijeron el martes las autoridades de Virginia. La policÃa del condado de Chesterfield recibió una llamada a las 11:30 am ET del martes que indicaba que
Continue ReadingCNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Store shelves holding baby products designed to help parents ease babies into sleep may be barren this week, due to new US Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations that went into effect on June 23. The rules effectively limit the sale of infant sleep products to only four types that have
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