By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year, gun rights groups and firearms owners have launched another attempt to overturn Connecticut’s ban on certain semiautomatic rifles that was enacted in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. A new lawsuit was filed Thursday in
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown, CNN In the wake of a devastating Hurricane Ian, theme parks and other sites of interest to tourists worked to reopen in hard-hit Florida as well as the Carolinas. Here’s a status report of the latest plans of various theme parks and other tourist attractions in Florida along with what’s going on
Continue ReadingCNN By Forrest Brown, CNN As Hurricane Ian approached the South Carolina coastline midday Friday, theme parks and other sites of interest to tourists are assessing their situations in hard-hit Florida. Walt Disney World and a few other places reopened on Friday, and other spots aim to reopen this weekend. Here’s a status report of
Continue ReadingCNN By Pete Muntean, Gregory Wallace and Marnie Hunter, CNN Hurricane Ian is dealing another blow to air travel as it moves up the East Coast. The main airport in Charleston, South Carolina, has closed, while many airports in Florida are reopening on Friday. Charleston International Airport airfield has closed because of high winds from
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — El huracán Ian puede haber causado hasta US$ 47.000 millones en pérdidas aseguradas, según la última estimación, lo que podría convertirlo en uno de los ciclones más costosos de la historia del estado. CoreLogic, una empresa de investigación que calcula las pérdidas por catástrofes naturales, publicó la estimación
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Días antes de anunciar públicamente su inversión en Twitter, Elon Musk conversó por mensaje de texto con Jack Dorsey. Y el exdirector ejecutivo de Twitter sugirió que ya no creía en la empresa que había fundado, según revelan nuevos documentos judiciales de la batalla legal entre el multimillonario y la compañía.
Continue ReadingCNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said the state plans to assist people who suffered damage to their homes after Hurricane Ian with insurance claims and called for them to be “paid very quickly so that people can get back on their feet.” As part of Florida’s disaster recovery centers,
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said the state plans to assist people who suffered damage to their homes after Hurricane Ian with insurance claims and called for them to be “paid very quickly so that people can get back on their feet.” As part of Florida’s disaster recovery centers, the
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton is counting the cost of the jubilant but raucous scenes sparked after it avoided relegation from the English Premier League last season. The club has been fined 300,000 pounds for on-field invasions during and after a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on May 19. The dramatic victory secured top-flight safety
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN Español) — Una jueza federal de Nueva York condenó este jueves a Reynaldo Vásquez, expresidente de la Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol, a 16 meses de prisión, de acuerdo con un comunicado de la Fiscalía federal del distrito este del estado. La decisión corresponde a una causa de sobornos por más de US$ 350.000
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster and Rob Picheta, CNN A sense of normality slowly returned to the monarchy this week, as the royals’ extended period of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end. And, in turn, a fresh era began for the new Prince and Princess of Wales. William and Catherine visited
Continue ReadingCNN By Max Foster and Rob Picheta, CNN A sense of normality slowly returned to the monarchy this week, as the royals’ extended period of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end. And, in turn, a fresh era began for the new Prince and Princess of Wales. William and Catherine
Continue ReadingBy Sara Rathner of NerdWallet With interest rates rising, the cost of borrowing is going up. This is especially the case for credit cards, as they have high annual percentage rates that vary as interest rates change. There are ways you can reduce the cost of your debt while you work to pay it off:
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — There are potentially good things ahead for women’s basketball in Africa despite the lack of success in international competition. But to turn the corner, there needs to be more financial investment by countries and exposure to the sport. Mali, the lone African representative in Sydney at
Continue ReadingCNN By Betsy Klein, Phil Mattingly and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US is imposing what it describes as “swift and severe costs” on Russia, including sanctions on a figure the Biden administration says is key to Russia’s economy, after President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of regions of Ukraine following what the West casts as
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN With its honey-colored stone, crescent-shaped changing rooms, still water and idyllic location on the banks of the Avon river in Bath, England, Cleveland Pools seems to have been plucked from the pages of a Jane Austen novel or an episode of “Bridgerton.” But the 207-year-old outdoor swimming pool has not always
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Selena Gomez says she’s not here for the negativity. Earlier this week, Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber spoke out on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast about hate she’s received from some Gomez fans since she and her husband first got engaged. Without naming Hailey, Gomez seemed to respond to the model’s
Continue ReadingBy Derrick Lewis Click here for updates on this story DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) — A 21-year-old man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon after he allegedly had a gun while walking on the premises of Deer Park Elementary School this week, according to court records. Brendan Ladd allegedly went onto the
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have revealed their plan to allow foreign baby formula manufactures to stay on the market long term. The Friday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration aims to diversify the nation’s highly concentrated formula industry and prevent future shortages. The U.S. has been forced
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story CLEAR LAKE, Texas (KTRK) — Women in the Clear Lake area are warning others about a man who is approaching them in public places and asking for pictures of their feet. It appears the man has been going around to different stores and offices with
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