By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two of New York’s longest-serving members of Congress have turned from allies to rivals after a court redrew the state’s congressional maps. U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney are now running against each other in a Democratic primary to represent a new district in
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Janfaza and Andrew Menezes, CNN It’s Election Day in New Jersey, Mississippi, South Dakota, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana and California, as the 2022 primary season picks back up in earnest following a one-week break for Memorial Day. None of the Senate races on the ballot Tuesday are expected to be competitive in November,
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Spanish media report that former King Juan Carlos has postponed a second visit home since he established residence abroad after his reputation was tarnished by financial scandal. He returned to his country last month for the first time in nearly two years to attend a sailing event in northwest Spain. He was
Continue ReadingPRAGUE (AP) — Czech President Milos Zeman says he is ready to veto, if it’s approved by parliament, proposed legislation that would give same-sex couples in the country the right to hold civil weddings. The bill drafted by lawmakers from across the political spectrum was submitted to the Czech Parliament’s lower house Tuesday, but no
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s finance minister has rejected calls by some in the country’s governing parties to tax what they call “excessive profits” earned by oil companies since Russia’s war in Ukraine spiked energy prices. Suggestions for such a tax by some politicians in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and the Greens have laid bare
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s finance minister has rejected calls by some in the country’s governing parties to tax what they call “excessive profits” earned by oil companies since Russia’s war in Ukraine spiked energy prices. Suggestions for such a tax by some politicians in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats and the Greens have laid bare
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A meteorologist who oversaw warnings and forecasts during one of the busiest spurts of Atlantic hurricane activity on record will take over as the new director of the National Weather Service, as scientists expect extreme and dangerous storms and heatwaves to worsen with climate change. The
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More workers are following experts’ advice in saving for retirement, even when finances feel precarious. It’s happening because 401(k) plans are using a simple human trait to guide us: our inclination to do nothing. More workers are putting more money into their 401(k) accounts, and
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By Emily Rittman Click here for updates on this story DE SOTO, Kansas (KCTV) — According to the Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office, a 13-year-old succumbed to injuries after she was killed in a tragic accident while riding a bicycle. On Monday, Jaslene Galindo’s family members, friends and classmates gathered at the De Soto High
Continue ReadingBy CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Spain will be obliged to offer “doggybags” free of charge to clients to take home the food they have not eaten under a new law aimed at reducing food waste. Under the new bill passed by the Spanish government Tuesday, businesses in the
Continue ReadingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves to fill offseason departures. Gaine replaces Joe Shoen, who left Buffalo after being hired to become the New York Giants GM. In other moves, Terrance Gray was promoted to director of player personnel,
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By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Jaqueh Howell was sentenced Wednesday, June 1 for his role in the 2019 fire at Butterfly Park. Investigators say Howell and Trashun Campbell caused about $30,000 worth of damage to a playground at the park after setting it ablaze. They were both
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Apple and other smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as part of a single charging standard for mobile devices across the European Union by as early as the fall of 2024 under a new law announced Tuesday by EU officials. The legislation is aimed at reducing e-waste and eliminating
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Apple and other smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as part of a single charging standard for mobile devices across the European Union by as early as the fall of 2024 under a new law announced Tuesday by EU officials. The legislation is aimed at reducing e-waste
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By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A plan is in the works to possibly bring an entertainment district to the Brewers’ home base. A number of sports franchises around the country have done it, so the county board supervisor whose district includes the area around AmFam Field says
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of high inflation and sluggish growth unseen for more than
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — Hockey great Marie-Philip Poulin has joined the Montreal Canadiens’ front office as a player development consultant. The role with the NHL team will be part-time as the four-time Olympic medalist with Canada’s national women’s hockey team continues her playing career. The Canadiens say the 31-year-old Poulin will join the players on the
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By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 54-year-old Milwaukee man is in critical condition after an MPD cruiser slammed into his car while pursuing a reckless driver Monday, June 6. The pursuit started at roughly 5 p.m. Monday afternoon near 24th and Atkinson. The 19-year-old reckless driver later
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have survived a no-confidence vote, but his grip on power is far from secure. Many compare his position to that of his predecessor Theresa May, who won a similar vote by a larger margin than Johnson but was nonetheless ousted six
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep. Personal Birth date: June 22, 1949 Birth place: Summit, New Jersey Birth name: Mary Louise Streep Father: Harry Streep Jr., pharmaceutical company executive Mother: Mary (Wilkinson) Streep, commercial artist Marriage: Don Gummer (1978-present) Children: Louisa, 1991; Grace, 1986; Mary Willa “Mamie,”
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